Politics Sep 24 Schumer says Trump ‘totally derelict’ for scrapping negotiations to avoid shutdown The federal government is heading towards a shutdown in one week with no potential solution in sight. President Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, saying what they are asking for in negotiations is…
Nation Sep 23 ‘A Thousand Ways to Die’ offers a personal and historical take on the impact of violence Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee has spent his career chronicling the daily toll of violence and inequality. In his new book, he blends journalism with personal narrative to show how racism, trauma and violence cut lives short and carry on…
Politics Sep 16 Manchin reflects on Senate career and outlines his vision of leadership in ‘Dead Center’ From his roots in West Virginia to his pivotal role in some of Washington’s fiercest battles, Joe Manchin built a career on bucking partisan lines and pushing for pragmatism over ideology. In his new memoir, he recounts stories from the…
Arts Sep 15 Lisa Lawson explores the neuroscience of adolescence in ‘Thrive’ The Annie E. Casey Foundation is perhaps best known for its work helping America’s youth. Lisa Lawson, the president and CEO, has done extensive research into the development of teenagers. She joined Geoff Bennett to discuss her new book, "Thrive:…
Politics Sep 08 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s promises to religious voters NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump making promises to religious voters, Trump denying writing a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, administration…
Politics Sep 05 Darren Walker explores inequality and democracy in ‘The Idea of America’ Darren Walker has spent much of his life fighting inequality. From humble beginnings in rural Texas, he went on to lead one of the nation’s most powerful philanthropic institutions. Walker is now nearing the end of his tenure as president…
Arts Sep 01 David Duchovny on his new book of poetry influenced by his life and career David Duchovny is known to audiences for his iconic roles in "Californication" and "The X-Files." He's now turning his attention to something more intimate: poems that wrestle with love, loss, memory and the passing of time. It’s a meditation on…
Arts Aug 19 ‘Baldwin: A Love Story’ frames James Baldwin’s life through the lens of his relationships In the first major biography of James Baldwin in over three decades, Nicholas Boggs presents an intimate portrait shaped by the people who inspired him. Boggs traces four of Baldwin's transformative relationships that depict him not just as a fearless…
Politics Aug 11 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C. NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C., the redistricting battle in Texas and other states and…
Arts Aug 07 New book ‘Joy Goddess’ reveals how A’Lelia Walker helped shape the Harlem Renaissance In "Joy Goddess," journalist and historian A’Lelia Bundles brings to life a fascinating and misunderstood figure of the early 20th century. A’Lelia Walker was more than a glamorous socialite. She was a cultural catalyst whose salons and soirées became the…