Arts Aug 05 ‘The Devil Reached Toward the Sky’ documents motivation and development of the atomic bomb The U.S. altered the course of history 80 years ago when it dropped the atomic bomb on Japan. It was an audacious move that ultimately led to the end of World War II. The motivation and secrecy surrounding its development…
Politics Jul 21 O’Rourke says ‘we have to fight back’ as Trump pushes Texas to redraw congressional maps Texas lawmakers convened for a special session and one agenda item was added at the request of President Trump. He's pushing the Republican-controlled legislature to redraw congressional district lines in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms. Amna Nawaz discussed…
Nation Jul 07 New book ‘2024’ offers inside look at twists and turns of the presidential election Journalists Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager and Isaac Arnsdorf are out with a new book unpacking the twists and turns of the 2024 presidential election. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with insiders, the book offers a revealing look at the circumstances…
Politics Jun 23 Sen. Murkowski on new memoir ‘Far From Home’ and adapting to Trump era politics Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the independent-minded Republican from Alaska, often defied President Trump during his first term, breaking with him on key issues and nominations. She's now opening up in her candid memoir, "Far From Home," and joined Amna Nawaz to…
Nation Jun 11 LA mayor says military, National Guard presence ‘provoke the population’ The city of Los Angeles has been the center of protests against federal immigration raids. Mayor Karen Bass and more than two dozen other California mayors have asked President Trump to end the sweeps. Bass joined Geoff Bennett to discuss…
Nation Jun 06 Jacinda Ardern on keeping empathy in politics and new memoir, ‘A Different Kind of Power’ At 37 years old, Jacinda Ardern was the world’s youngest female head of government when she became prime minister of New Zealand. She was also just the second to give birth while in office and led her nation through crises,…
Nation May 27 New book ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X’ examines his lasting impact on civil rights It’s been 100 years since Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and 60 years since he was assassinated. His expansive legacy is the focus of a new book written by journalist Mark Whitaker. He sat down with Amna Nawaz…
Nation May 21 Barry Diller shares personal story and chronicles remarkable career in ‘Who Knew’ Barry Diller has been a towering force in American entertainment and business for more than half a century. He helped reshape television at ABC, led Paramount during a golden era of filmmaking and launched the Fox network. Today, his digital…
Politics Apr 08 U.S. trade battle ‘headed to a good spot long-term,’ GOP Sen. Lankford says As a member of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma questioned President Trump’s trade representative Jamieson Greer about the president's tariffs. Sen. Lankford joined Amna Nawaz to discuss that issue and his new book, “Turnaround:…
Arts Mar 25 Graydon Carter reflects on the golden age of magazines in ‘When the Going Was Good’ Graydon Carter rose through the ranks at Time, Life, Spy, The New York Observer and Vanity Fair, becoming known for his sharp wit and keen eye for talent. Under his leadership, Vanity Fair transformed into a cultural juggernaut. Geoff Bennett…