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…
Economy Apr 17 How the White House is trying to fight inflation and what it means politically President Biden will travel to Portland and Seattle this week in his first visit to the Pacific Northwest as president. The White House says his visit will center on his efforts to address inflation as Americans see skyrocketing prices on…
Nation Apr 17 Jackie Robinson's legacy endures 75 years after breaking baseball's color barrier Jackie Robinson first took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers 75 years ago this week, becoming the first Black man to play in the modern major leagues. It’s been nearly 50 years since Jackie Robinson's death, but he remains one…
Science Apr 16 National Zoo celebrates 50 years of panda conservation It was 50 years ago this weekend that giant pandas were first brought to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington. The historic program with China has fostered a collaboration between scientists and led to a conservation success story for the…
Arts Apr 16 Jeff Kinney on his rise from 'Wimpy Kid' to celebrated children's author It has been 15 years this month since “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” made author Jeff Kinney one of the world’s most popular writers. Geoff Bennett spoke with Kinney about the bestselling series, his children's literature and the mark he's…
Politics Apr 15 Massive Saudi investment raises questions about Jared Kushner's business dealings A $2 billion investment to Jared Kushner from a fund led by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia has raised questions about the ethics of post-White House business. Kushner’s private equity firm secured the investment after Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
Economy Apr 11 U.S. Postal Service gets boost to overhaul its finances and modernize The U.S. Postal Service has secured a major victory that will keep it afloat and address service delays that have plagued the agency in recent years. President Biden on Monday signed a sweeping bill into law that will overhaul the…
Science Apr 09 Astronaut Mark Vande Hei on his record-breaking spaceflight and adjusting to life on Earth NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei set a new record for the single longest spaceflight by an American after spending 355 days in orbit and surpassing the record held by retired astronaut Scott Kelly. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with Vande Hei…
Politics Apr 08 Brooks and Capehart on Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation, restrictive new abortion laws New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court and states’ efforts to install restrictive new…
Arts Apr 03 Legendary musician Daryl Hall brings 'timeless quality' back to the stage Daryl Hall, a giant of the music industry who is best known for being one-half of the iconic group Hall & Oates, is now 75 and still trying to make his fans' "dreams come true." And with a new tour…