Politics Oct 27 Poll gauges voter enthusiasm for both parties a week before election A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll released on Tuesday shows Democrats hold an eight-point lead among likely voters. With independents, that lead grows to 13 points. Geoff Bennett breaks down the poll results and what it tells us with Domenico Montanaro…
Arts Oct 27 D.L. Hughley on confronting Bill Cosby and the power of comedy Before D.L. Hughley became one of comedy’s biggest stars, humor was his survival tactic. In this episode of Settle In, Hughley sits down with Geoff Bennett to talk about his new memoir “Charlie’s Boy,” a candid look at fatherhood and…
Politics Oct 23 Trump says he ordered suit to block Alaska Senate results if GOP loses President Trump is making a final push to help Republicans maintain control of Congress as some of the most closely watched races remain competitive. But the battle for the Senate is also playing out in court. In Alaska, the Trump…
Politics Oct 23 Capehart and Ponnuru on Trump's threat to block Alaska election results Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the Trump administration's legal fight over a closely watched Senate race in Alaska, reports that Elon Musk restricted Ukraine's…
Health Oct 23 Medicare Advantage cuts leave millions scrambling to find coverage Health care costs are climbing, putting new pressure on millions of Americans and raising questions about the coverage they can afford. The challenges extend to Medicare Advantage. In some parts of the country, insurers are pulling out of markets or…
Politics Oct 21 Democratic and GOP strategists on the deeply personal attack ad in Ohio The campaign is in its final stretch and the attacks are getting increasingly personal. In Ohio, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign is behind an ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, disputing Acton's account of…
World Oct 20 Tightening sanctions on Russia is 'the way to end this war,' says David Kramer To discuss the tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Geoff Bennett spoke with David Kramer. He held a number of senior positions at the State Department during the George W. Bush administration. He’s now the executive director of…
Education Oct 20 HBCUs enter new fight for equal funding A lawsuit in Missouri could have implications for the nation's historically Black colleges and universities. Current and former students at Lincoln University are suing the state for $549 million, alleging it systematically underfunded the school. The case could become a…
Arts Oct 20 Sasha Alex Sloan performs 'Empty' and discusses the craft of songwriting You may not know the name Sasha Alex Sloan, but chances are you've heard her work. She's become one of music's most sought-after songwriters, writing across pop, country, K-pop, and R&B. As Sloan prepares to release her new album of…
World Oct 19 U.S. must put pressure on Russia so Putin ends the war, Ukrainian official says As Ukraine and Russia trade attacks, President Trump has exempted Russia from sanctions, widening his rift with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. To discuss the latest developments, Geoff Bennett spoke with Denys Sienik, Ukraine's Deputy Ambassador to the U.S.