Georgia State Senator Greg Dolezal, the chair of the New Georgia Freedom Caucus, discusses the mission

of the New Georgia Freedom Caucus.

Kat Doyle, with the office of Life, Dignity, and Justice at Archdiocese of Atlanta, discusses how the Archdiocese of Atlanta plans to address climate change.

Plus, ESPN host Jay Williams discusses the launch of his new NPR podcast “The Limits with Jay Williams.”

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Dr. Zanthia Wiley, an Emory University infectious disease expert, who led planning for the new COVID therapeutics, discusses the science behind new antiviral drugs used to treat COVID-19.

Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan discusses several topics including, the Buckhead City Movement and his top priorities this legislative session.

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Josh Rowan, the commissioner for the Atlanta Department of Transportation, discusses how ATLDOT is preparing for a possible winter storm.

Pediatric infectious diseases expert Dr. Andi Shane then discusses the recent rise in COVID-19 Omicron variant cases in children.

Plus, WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss several legislative topics as the first week of Georgia General Assembly's 2022 legislative comes to an end.

Lastly, “Closer Look” turned 7 this week. Rose and senior producer Sam Whitehead reflect on how the program has continued to evolve while bringing the most important news stories to metro Atlanta listeners. 

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Kyle Wingfield, the president of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, discusses the foundation’s top priorities for the 2022 legislative session.

Plus, Congresswoman Lucy Macbeth, representing Georgia’s 6th Congressional District, discusses several topics including, voting and gun rights. 

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State Representative Jasmine Clark discusses House Bill 857. The proposed legislation focuses on requiring Georgia school districts to teach about consent in their sex education curriculum to prevent sexual assault.

Democrats, Republicans and independents are now entering into statewide races. Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst, discusses primary races in state politics and political trends.

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Danny Kanso, the senior policy analyst for budget and tax and the governor relations coordinator for the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute, discusses GBPI’s 2022 People-First Policy Priorities.

State Rep.Gregg Kennard discusses House Bill 855. The proposed legislation aims to address mental and behavioral health needs of first responders in Georgia.

Plus, the Georgia Bulldogs are national champions. Brian Jones, a sports and entertainment reporter with popculture.com, returns to “Closer Look” for a recap of the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

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Lakeisha Samuels, an Affordable Care Act enrollment navigator with the Georgia Primary Care Association, discusses the Affordable Care Act signup deadline and what Georgians should know before selecting a coverage plan.

Plus, the Georgia Bulldogs will take on the Alabama Crimson Tide Monday night in Indianapolis. Brian Jones, a sports and entertainment reporter with popculture.com, joins “Closer Look” for a preview of the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

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The Georgia General Assembly's 2022 legislative session starts next week. WABE political reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss several topics, including pre-filed bills and Governor Kemp's top priorities this session.

Plus, the three men convicted of chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery in Glynn County nearly two years ago were sentenced Friday. Gregory McMichael and his son, Travis McMichael, were sentenced to life in prison without parole. Their neighbor, William "Roddie" Bryan, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Rose talks with Hank Klibanoff, an Emory University professor, veteran journalist, and the host of the WABE podcast “Buried Truths,” which investigates the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, and Dr. Carol Anderson, an Emory University professor and author about the Arbery case and sentencing.

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Newly-elected South Fulton Mayor khalid kamau talks about his overall vision for the city and his first 100 days in office.

Chris Joyner, an investigative reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Illya Davis, a Morehouse professor of philosophy and African American studies, discuss the state of democracy in the U.S. one year after the insurrection.

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LaVita Tuff, the policy director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, discusses several voter-related topics, including why Gwinnett County did not make the Census Bureau’s new list of jurisdictions that are now covered under Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act.

Claudette Leak, the spokesperson for Concerned Citizens in Opposition to Greenhaven, discusses why her group is in opposition to the DeKalb Cityhood Movement.

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