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About Geoff @GeoffRBennett

Geoff Bennett is co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, where he brings incisive reporting and sharp analysis to the political and cultural forces shaping American life.

Bennett has covered six presidential elections and reported from the White House under three administrations. His exclusive interviews – spanning cultural icons, world leaders, and groundbreaking artists – have drawn wide national attention.

His work with the PBS News Hour team has earned a succession of honors: a Peabody Award in 2024 for coverage of the Israel–Hamas war; a Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism in 2025 for the On Democracy series; and a second Peabody Award in 2026 for the program's examination of President Trump's sweeping immigration policy changes during the first year of his second term.

Bennett joined PBS in 2021 from NBC News, where he served as White House correspondent and frequent MSNBC anchor. At NBC, he was part of the team recognized with the 2022 Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence. His broader broadcast footprint includes appearances as a political analyst on ABC News, CBS News, and NPR, as well as a tenure hosting C-SPAN's Washington Journal. He launched his journalism career at ABC News' World News Tonight with Peter Jennings, following his graduation from Morehouse College.

Committed to expanding opportunity in the field, Bennett established a scholarship at Morehouse for English and journalism majors. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the nation's largest living history museum.

In March 2026, Bennett published his debut book, Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms (HarperCollins), an instant bestseller. The book offers a deeply researched exploration of the evolution and cultural impact of Black comedy in America.

He lives in the Washington, DC, area with his wife and their son.

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Geoff’s Recent Stories

Arts Feb 13

'Forgotten Souls' explores the legacy of the missing Tuskegee Airmen

Often overlooked in America’s history of World War II are the 27 Tuskegee Airmen who disappeared in combat. Geoff Bennett recently sat down with Cheryl W. Thompson, whose father was also an airman. She chronicles the lives of the missing…

Economy Feb 11

Revised economic numbers inject uncertainty into jobs market

The U.S. economy opened 2026 on better footing, with the latest jobs report showing employers added 130,000 jobs in January. But the data also had revised figures that paint an even weaker picture of last year’s performance. It comes as…

World Feb 11

Mideast experts on what Israel wants from U.S.-Iran nuclear discussions

For perspective on President Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Geoff Bennett spoke with two people with extensive experience dealing with Israel and Iran. Dennis Ross played leading roles in the Middle East peace process for both Democratic…

Politics Feb 10

Epstein files scrubbed to protect 'elite, powerful men,' Rep. Khanna says

Questions continue to emerge over the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. One Democratic congressman went to the House floor to read the names of six "wealthy, powerful men" whose identities were shielded in the public release.

Politics Feb 09

Epstein files fallout grows as Ghislaine Maxwell pleads Fifth before Congress

The fallout from the recent release of Epstein files continued on Monday. Epstein's longtime associate and convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions from a congressional committee. She said she was invoking her Fifth Amendment rights to…

Politics Feb 09

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's low approval ratings

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including a new poll showing what Americans think of President Trump and his policies, how it will…

World Feb 06

One-on-one with Ambassador Huckabee on what's next for Gaza and the Middle East

As the Trump administration advances its vision for rebuilding Gaza and reshaping how the territory is governed, critical issues remain unresolved as the ceasefire moves into its next phase. Geoff Bennett speaks with Mike Huckabee, U.S. ambassador to Israel, for…

Politics Feb 06

Atkins Stohr and Parker on political fallout from Trump's call to 'nationalize' elections

Kimberly Atkins Stohr of The Boston Globe and Kathleen Parker of The Washington Post join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the fallout from President Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections and his immigration crackdown.

Nation Feb 04

Sweeping layoffs at The Washington Post will do 'enormous damage,' former editor says

The Washington Post is laying off a third of its workforce across both the newsroom and its business operations, a massive blow at a storied newspaper that has struggled in recent years to stay profitable. Geoff Bennett speaks with Marty…

Arts Feb 04

Alicia Graf Mack reflects on leading the legendary Alvin Ailey dance company

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has just launched a 20-city U.S. tour under its new artistic director Alicia Graf Mack. She’s a renowned former Ailey dancer herself and an educator who is now fusing those roles to lead the…

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