Politics Jun 09 Bill Pulte 'deeply unqualified' to lead U.S. intelligence efforts, Jeffries says On Tuesday, the House passed a bill that will fund immigration and border enforcement agencies. The package passed in the Senate last week and heads to the president's desk. Attention now turns to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Democrats…
Nation Jun 09 Roger Bennett on what to expect at the World Cup The countdown is on to the start of the World Cup. The tournament is the biggest in the event's history, with 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico. But organizers have faced criticism over ticket prices and…
Arts Jun 09 'Grandfamilies' spotlights grandparents stepping in to raise children More than 2.5 million children across the U.S. live in households where grandparents have taken on the role of primary caregiver. But many grandparents face challenges navigating custody issues and accessing the resources and support they need. Geoff Bennett discussed…
Nation Jun 09 Listen Again: Michael Harriot on this moment for Black history We’re revisiting our episode with award-winning journalist and writer Michael Harriot, who spoke with Geoff Bennett about his best-selling book, “Black AF History,” and what we can learn from Black history today.
World Jun 05 What may happen as oil supplies dwindle and Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed As U.S.-Iran talks show little sign of progress, commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains sharply reduced, raising concerns about global energy markets and supply chains. Geoff Bennett speaks with energy analyst Daniel Yergin, vice chairman of S&P Global,…
Politics Jun 03 Dissecting what the latest primary races mean for November elections Half a dozen states held their primary elections Tuesday giving a clearer picture of how some of the nation’s high-profile midterms races will shape up this fall. In California, ballots are still being counted in several key races chief among…
Nation Jun 03 '60 Minutes' in turmoil after longtime correspondent Scott Pelley is fired CBS News fired longtime "60 Minutes" Correspondent Scott Pelley after a contentious all-staff meeting in which he clashed with new Executive Producer Nick Bilton and accused Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss of “murdering” the storied newsmagazine. It's the latest chapter of upheaval…
World Jun 03 Health workers struggle to contain Ebola outbreak The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the fight against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is "catching up" with the spread of the virus. But health officials warn the crisis is far from over with more than 340…
Arts Jun 02 Why Sting challenges himself to push his artistry into new forms Sting’s music is known around the world. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 100 million records, first as the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for The Police, and later as a solo artist. Now, as…
Politics Jun 01 Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on the limits of Trump's power NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s control of congressional Republicans, partisan politics and Freedom 250.