Arts Dec 24 How author David Baldacci and his wife are working to counter toxic political discourse David Baldacci has written more than 50 suspense and legal novels. His latest is “Nash Falls,” a story about a successful businessman recruited by the FBI to expose a global crime network. But Baldacci and his wife are now tackling…
Health Dec 22 Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz joins Geoff Bennett for our 'Settle In' podcast In the latest episode of our podcast, "Settle In," Geoff Bennett speaks with Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz, an epidemiologist and author of the "Health Nerd" blog. He's spent years helping people understand the data behind the news they see about their health.
Nation Dec 19 Investigators search for motive after shooter linked to Brown University, MIT found dead Investigators are still trying to determine the motive behind two shootings in New England after the suspect was found dead. The man who killed two students at Brown University was located in a New Hampshire storage facility. Authorities say he's…
Politics Dec 19 Chris Whipple on the White House reaction to his Susie Wiles profile The Vanity Fair profile by journalist Chris Whipple, built on 11 interviews with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, offered a rare and revealing look inside President Trump's second term. Through Whipple, Wiles delivers unusually blunt assessments of senior…
Politics Dec 19 Brooks and Capehart on Trump's approval ratings and mental acuity New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump’s attempts to address his sinking approval ratings on the economy, the Department of Justice begins to…
Economy Dec 18 Chicago Fed president on the economy's mixed signals Inflation is showing fresh signs of cooling, ticking up 2.7% year-over-year, lower than many economists had expected. It follows the release of a delayed jobs report that showed weak growth and the highest unemployment rate in four years. The numbers…
World Dec 18 Venezuela oil blockade could have 'chilling effect' on Maduro, ex-ambassador says For weeks, the Trump administration has been escalating pressure on Venezuela and the government of Nicolás Maduro. Wednesday night, we heard from a critic of the approach. For a different perspective, Geoff Bennett spoke with Jimmy Story. He spent 25…
World Dec 17 Trump escalates Maduro confrontation with blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers President Trump continued his rhetorical campaign against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, as a large American Naval force sits in the waters off the coast. The U.S. will actively blockade and seize vessels it had already sanctioned, a move some critics…
Economy Dec 16 Jobs report reveals cooling labor market and 'uneven economy,' analyst says The U.S. labor market is showing further signs of cooling, as the latest jobs report indicates that unemployment has risen to its highest level in four years. There was some good news as payrolls climbed by 64,000 new jobs last…
Politics Dec 16 GOP Sen. Cassidy on addressing rising health care costs and expiring subsidies Sen. Bill Cassidy is a key player in the Capitol Hill debate on health care subsidies, and he's also a physician. The Louisiana Republican joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest.