Politics May 29 NRA's annual convention comes to a close amid national debate on gun reforms Sunday was the final day of The National Rifle Association's annual conference in Houston, Texas. The gathering began on Friday just days after the massacre in Uvalde -- the second deadliest school shooting in U.S. history. NPR Investigative Correspondent Tim…
Politics May 29 Former NRA lobbyist discusses bridging America's stark divide on gun reforms Gun policy continues to be a challenging issue to tackle, even though polling shows Americans of all stripes want something to be done about gun violence and mass shootings. One former gun lobbyist says bridging the divide has much to…
Arts May 22 Cancer survivor and amputee defies the odds running marathons and breaking records Marathon runner Jacky Hunt-Broersma has been setting new records since she lost her leg to cancer 20 years ago. She joins Geoff Bennett to discuss how she’s breaking barriers and challenging misconceptions about athletes with disabilities.
Health May 11 Overdose deaths in the U.S. reached record levels in 2021 New CDC data released Wednesday indicates that deaths from drug overdoses in the U.S. reached a record-high last year. More than 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2021, the highest annual death toll ever recorded. Deaths from fentanyl, methamphetamine…
Arts May 07 Violinist and author Brendan Slocumb on his riveting, page-turning debut novel Brendan Slocumb spent most of his career as a performer and teacher, but this year released his first book, a mystery called "The Violin Conspiracy." The novel is a reflection of Slocumb's experience in the classical music world, where Black…
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…