Arts Jul 10 Competition inspires students to explore history through art Every year for 50 years, some 500,000 students from across the country have competed in National History Day, using arts to portray their researched stories. Jeffrey Brown spent a day with the finalists to see how they defined turning points…
Politics Jul 09 ‘He has a record to run on’: Rep. Crockett defends Biden amid Democratic concerns Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Texas has defended President Biden amid concerns about his age and calls that he withdraw from the race. She joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the disagreements inside the Democratic Party.
Politics Jul 08 Democratic Rep. Smith says Biden ‘not an effective messenger’ and should drop out Congressman Adam Smith of Washington, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, called on President Biden to abandon his re-election efforts. Rep. Smith joined Geoff Bennett to explain why he's asking Biden to step aside.
Politics Jul 08 ‘He’s the guy who beat Trump’: Rep. Dean on why she wants Biden to stay in race Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean is from the critical swing state of Pennsylvania. She hit the campaign trail with President Biden over the weekend and as other House Democrats are asking him to drop out of the race. Rep. Dean joined…
Nation Jun 17 Surgeon general calls for social media warning labels amid teen mental health crisis Surveys show the overwhelming majority of American teens use social media in some form. Some studies link more than three hours a day on social media to an increased risk of teen anxiety and depression. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy…
Politics Jun 12 ‘The Fall of Roe’ looks at players in movement to end abortion and what may be next In the two years since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, conservative lawmakers and activists have continued efforts to roll back access to abortion, contraception and in vitro fertilization. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Lisa Lerer and…
World Jun 06 ‘When the Sea Came Alive’ provides oral history of invasion from D-Day veterans For most, the D-Day invasion of Normandy is an event in history. But a new book transports us back 80 years, hearing directly from those who helped liberate occupied Europe from Hitler’s Nazi forces. Amna Nawaz spoke with author Garrett…
Politics Jun 04 Sen. Mark Kelly explains why he supports Biden’s plan to limit who can seek asylum President Biden signed an executive order Tuesday limiting the number of migrants who can seek asylum at the southern border. Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democrat from the border state of Arizona, is supporting the president’s move. He joined Amna Nawaz…
Arts May 16 Emergency room doctor reflects on treating trauma and preventing violence in new book A new book offers a firsthand look at the root causes and potential solutions to a critical issue plaguing communities across the country, violent crime. Dr. Rob Gore created a prevention program to keep young people from acts of violence.
World May 14 Treasury Secretary Yellen on why Biden is targeting Chinese manufacturing with new tariffs President Biden announced a series of major tariffs on several Chinese imports. The world's two largest economic superpowers are colliding over the future of electric vehicles and other industrial sectors. It comes as both President Biden and Donald Trump are…