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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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Science Dec 12

Trump's executive order limits state regulations of artificial intelligence

President Trump has signed an executive order that would block states from enforcing laws they pass to regulate A.I., or artificial intelligence.The directive marks a big win for tech giants but will likely be challenged in the courts. Jacob Ward,…

Politics Dec 11

Investigation delves into the Tate brothers and their connection to the Trump family

A new report from The New York Times reveals how the Trump Administration and members of the president’s family may have been involved in a larger movement in conservative circles to support Andrew and Tristan Tate, right-wing influencers charged with…

World Dec 09

U.S. plans to sell advanced AI chips to China amid economic and security concerns

In a move with major implications for national security and the race to dominate artificial intelligence, President Trump announced Monday that he will allow Nvidia to sell its H200 computer chip — an advanced chip used for developing A.I. —…

Arts Dec 05

What Netflix's deal to buy Warner Bros. means for one of Hollywood's oldest studios

Netflix has struck a nearly $83 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max, beating out Paramount and Comcast after a bidding war. If finalized, it would unite the world’s largest streamer with one of Hollywood’s oldest studios. The…

Politics Dec 05

Brooks and Capehart on the political fallout over Trump's boat strikes

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the fallout over the Trump administration's controversial boat strikes, a Pentagon watchdog report on Defense Secretary Hegseth's use…

Arts Dec 05

Nick Offerman joins Geoff Bennett for our 'Settle In' podcast

In the latest episode of our podcast, "Settle In," Geoff Bennett speaks with actor Nick Offerman. Since playing the curmudgeonly libertarian Ron Swanson on NBC’s Parks & Rec, he’s avoided being typecast, most recently portraying President Chester Arthur in Netflix’s…

World Dec 04

Dem congressman 'deeply concerned' about legality of boat strikes after viewing video

A classified briefing on the Pentagon's strike of an alleged drug boat opened partisan divides over whether the act constituted war crimes. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Democratic Rep. Adam Smith, the ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee.

Politics Dec 04

What led the FBI to the man accused of placing pipe bombs in D.C.

The FBI arrested a 30-year-old man, Brian Cole Jr., in its nearly five-year investigation into who placed pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Carol…

Nation Dec 03

Proposal to declassify nursing as 'professional' threatens ability to secure student loans

New limits on student loans could reshape how the U.S. trains nurses and doctors. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, medical students would be capped at borrowing $50,000 per year. The Trump administration is now proposing a stricter cap…

Arts Dec 02

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz celebrate Black contemporary art in 'Giants' exhibition

"Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is an exhibition celebrating the contributions of Black contemporary artists, spanning 20th-century icons to today’s emerging talent. Geoff Bennett spoke with the musical power couple behind the exhibition…

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