Their Voice, Your Vote: Michael Thurmond; Protecting kids from addictive social media features; Remembering Rep. David Scott
About this episode
The episode discusses the life of Congressman David Scott, features an interview with Michael Thurmond about his gubernatorial campaign, and addresses concerns about social media's impact on youth with Juliette Blake.
On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott , we begin with a look back at the life and work of the late Georgia Congressman David Scott , who died Wednesday at the age of 80. WABE’s Politics Reporter Rahul Bali joins the program to share highlights of Scott's nearly 50 years of serving in elected office and what's next for the congressional seat representing Clayton, Henry, Rockdale, Newton, Dekalb and Gwinnett counties. Then, we continue our “ Their Voice, Your Vote ” gubernatorial election series with Democrat Michael Thurmond . The former DeKalb County CEO and Georgia Labor Secretary believes his experience sets him apart from the other candidates in the race. Thurmond shared how he will prioritize education, jobs, and coalition-building if elected governor of Georgia. We also heard from Juliette Blake , the founder and CEO of Moxies . It’s designed to give Gen Alpha a creative space for self-expression and community. Data shows a majority of teens spend an average of five hours on social media each day, with many reporting poor mental health. Blake shares what parents should look out for as she builds a safe-by-design, non-addictive digital…
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