Arts Feb 23 How Larry Wilmore's 30 years in TV have shaped comedy and challenged traditional notions Your favorite TV comedies likely owe a lot to Larry Wilmore, the creator or guiding force behind some of the most popular and most impactful shows over the last 30 years. Geoff Bennett spoke with him about how his work…
World Feb 22 Freed political prisoner discusses Nicaragua's slide toward authoritarianism Earlier this month, Nicaragua exiled hundreds of its citizens, many of whom were political prisoners, to the United States. Their release marks a turning point for a government that has become increasingly authoritarian. Felix Maradiaga, a former Nicaraguan presidential candidate,…
Nation Feb 21 Norfolk Southern CEO defends Ohio response as EPA orders company to clean up toxic spill The federal government ordered Norfolk Southern to clean up soil and water at its train derailment site in East Palestine, Ohio. Residents there say they're feeling the effects of air and water contamination. Geoff Bennett traveled to Ohio and questioned…
Politics Feb 20 Future of abortion access, voting rights faces critical test in Wisconsin primary Voters in Wisconsin will head to the polls Tuesday for a crucial primary race. What would normally be a little noticed judicial election is now a high-stakes battle for control of the state’s Supreme Court. The race is expected to…
Politics Feb 17 Lawsuit filing shows Fox hosts didn't believe election fraud lies they pushed on TV A new court filing shows top executives at Fox News and leading network personalities privately dismissed former President Trump’s false claims of voter fraud after the election even as they peddled those same lies on TV. The filing is part…
Nation Feb 16 Residents near Ohio train derailment frustrated about risk of toxic exposure In Ohio, anger and anxiety are running high nearly two weeks after a train derailment and major chemical spill. Residents there are growing increasingly frustrated saying they aren't getting answers about their risk of toxic exposure. To help understand the…
Health Feb 16 A look at the challenge of dealing with mental illness while in the public eye Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman announced Thursday that he is in the hospital after voluntarily seeking treatment for clinical depression. Millions of Americans struggle with depression but few politicians ever share their stories publicly. Geoff Bennett discussed this with Jason Kander.
Nation Feb 14 Michigan State student describes chaos during mass shooting that left three students dead A gunman killed three students, seemingly at random, at Michigan State University Monday night. Five others were critically wounded before police caught up to the shooter and he took his own life. It left investigators looking for a motive and…
Nation Feb 13 Release of toxic chemicals from train derailment in Ohio prompts broader safety concerns In eastern Ohio, residents have been on edge for over a week following an explosive train derailment and a toxic chemical leak. Evacuation orders have been lifted and the all-clear has been given in East Palestine, a small community of…
Politics Feb 10 Pence subpoenaed by special counsel investigating Trump's efforts to overturn election Former Vice President Mike Pence is at the center of two DOJ investigations this week. The FBI found one additional classified document during a search of his Indiana home Friday, and reports surfaced that Pence was subpoenaed by the special…