Politics Oct 07 Georgia governor's debate highlights voters' top concerns While much of the focus this midterm season is on congressional races, there are also 36 states across the country holding elections for governor. One of those is Georgia, a purple state where the former Democratic mayor of Atlanta, Keisha…
Arts Sep 30 Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on his blueprint for depolarizing a fractured nation In the aftermath of the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox emerged as a prominent voice calling on Americans to step back from the political hatred and violence gripping the country. Now, the Republican governor…
Nation Sep 24 'We want more guardrails,' Kalshi CEO says as calls grow for prediction market regulation As prediction markets continue to expand, they are drawing attention in Washington and states across the country. Companies like Kalshi and Polymarket allow people to trade contracts tied to the outcomes of real-world events, including elections. Liz Landers discussed the…
Politics Sep 23 Former Kansas GOP governor explains why he's backing Democrat Adam Hamilton for Senate Former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves, a Republican, crossed party lines to endorse Democrat Adam Hamilton in his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Roger Marshall. Graves said the country is facing “increasing partisan gridlock and division” and that it’s “time Kansas…
Nation Sep 17 How Trump's immigration crackdown made it harder to become U.S. citizen September 17 is Constitution Day, a commemoration of the founding document signed on that date in 1787. But for immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship, the path to naturalization has grown more difficult as the Trump administration has added new requirements and…
Nation Sep 15 Election officials get mail-in voting clarity after Supreme Court decision Voters and election officials have more clarity around mail-in voting ahead of the November midterms. That came after the Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from imposing new restrictions on mail ballots. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Tammy Patrick of…
Nation Sep 14 Putin-tied Russian oligarch paid for Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations A ProPublica report says a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin helped fund Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebration in the Bahamas. According to the report, Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman and president of the International Boxing Association, paid hundreds…
Politics Sep 09 What to expect from the GOP's first-ever midterm convention Republicans are gathering in Dallas for an unusual two-day midterm convention, with President Trump set to address the party both nights. The event, part rally and part political showcase, is aimed at energizing Republican voters. White House correspondent Liz Landers…
Nation Sep 07 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP's midterm challenges NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including Gov. Gavin Newsom's apparent efforts to get a jump on the 2028 presidential race, the Republicans…
Nation Sep 04 How Trump's attempt to restrict mail ballots is being challenged in court A federal judge indefinitely extended her order to prevent the Trump administration from implementing new restrictions on mail-in ballots. The Trump plan would require states to use scannable ballot envelopes and to provide the federal government with lists of voters…