Economy May 01 How one Michigan family is trying to stay afloat amid historic inflation Prices in the U.S. are climbing at their fastest rates in 40 years, up more than 8 percent from 2021. But for many families across the country that number is more than a data point. We take a look at…
World May 01 Why a vocal Turkish activist's prison sentence is a 'nail in the coffin' for free speech A Turkish court last week sentenced activist and businessman Osman Kavala to life in prison for attempting to overthrow the government during 2013 protests. Kavala's sentencing is just another example of President Erdogan's crackdown on free speech. Ece Temelkuran, a…
Education May 01 2022 National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell discusses the joys and challenges his job The White House last week honored high school history teacher Kurt Russell from Oberlin, Ohio, who in April was named 2022 National Teacher of the Year. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with Russell about why he chose teaching, what inspires his…
Health Apr 30 U.S. nears 1 million COVID deaths amid questions over pandemic's next phase The United States is right on the brink of reaching 1 million COVID deaths since the start of the pandemic over two years ago. As this grim milestone approaches, health experts nationwide are debating whether or not a new phase…
Arts Apr 30 Author Don Winslow on why he's retiring from writing and turning his attention to activism Crime novelist Don Winslow has authored more than 20 acclaimed international bestsellers, including “The Border,” “Savages” and “The Cartel.” His latest is “City on Fire," the first in a trilogy. It's a gritty gangster saga inspired by the mobsters of…
Economy Apr 26 Streaming services battle price increases, password sharing and viewership After years of unlimited spending and major growth, the era of peak streaming may be ending. Streaming services are adjusting their plans, including most notably Netflix. This is leading to changes in pricing and the addition of more advertising, while…
Nation Apr 24 What is behind the rise in gun related violence in the U.S. So far this year, there have already been 154 mass shootings in the United States. And new data shows the leading cause of death among children in 2020 was gun-related injuries. Geoff Bennett spoke with Jennifer Mascia, a reporter for…
Nation Apr 24 Betty Reid Soskin, oldest active National Park ranger, retires Betty Reid Soskin had the distinction of being the oldest active National Park ranger in the country, until she retired last month at the age of 100. She led public programs at the Rosie the Riveter-WWII Home Front National Historical…
Health Apr 23 How dropping mask mandates could impact the COVID pandemic The federal court ruling this past week striking down the federal mask mandates on planes and public transit has left very few indoor masking requirements in the U.S. This comes as public health experts brace for the next COVID surge…
Nation Apr 22 GOP's McCarthy and Greene are confronted by their own words after Jan. 6 Leaked audio refuted House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s claim that he never considered asking President Trump to resign after the Jan. 6 insurrection. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, facing disqualification from running for reelection over alleged support for the insurrection, was…