Nation Dec 02 The point of being human, according to Nick Offerman Geoff Bennett talks with comedian and actor Nick Offerman about his love of woodworking, how it shapes his acting, and his dream role.
World Dec 01 'That 2nd strike was a violation of the laws of war,' former senior military lawyer says For perspective on the U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats and the legal concerns, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Maj. Gen. Steven Lepper. He served as the Air Force's Deputy Judge Advocate General, and as such, was the service's…
Politics Nov 25 DOGE disassembled 'but the principles remain alive,' Trump administration says The so-called Department of Government Efficiency operation that Elon Musk and President Trump used to target federal agencies has itself been dismantled. Reuters reported this week that the government’s top personnel official says DOGE no longer exists. That’s months ahead…
Politics Nov 24 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP's struggle with rising health care costs 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 Republicans in Congress struggling with how to deal with rising health care costs, a former key…
Arts Nov 24 Remembering the life and influential career of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died. His family said it was from a “seizure followed by pneumonia.” The native son of Jamaica, two-time Grammy winner and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame helped turn his country's signature…
Arts Nov 21 Clyburn spotlights trailblazing Black members of Congress in 'The First Eight' Congressman James Clyburn has spent more than three decades in Congress. In his new book, he turns his attention to the trailblazing Black men who were the first to walk those halls. Geoff Bennett sat down with Rep. Clyburn to…
Economy Nov 20 Delayed jobs report 'definitely complicates' rate cut decision, Chicago Fed president says Job growth was better than expected in September with the best job gains since April, according to the delayed government report. But key data is still missing, and questions remain about the strength of the economy. That uncertainty comes as…
Nation Nov 20 Trump considers order to override state regulations on artificial intelligence The Trump White House is reportedly drafting an executive order that would override state regulations on artificial intelligence. The order would establish a task force inside the Justice Department to sue, and potentially withhold federal funding from, states that pass…
Politics Nov 19 Comey seeks to have indictment dismissed over DOJ's handling of case The Senate forwarded the bill requiring the Justice Department to release the Epstein files to the White House, only days after President Trump withdrew his opposition. The DOJ is also facing more scrutiny over the handling of its case against…
World Nov 17 Trump prepares to welcome Saudi Arabia's controversial crown prince to White House For years, Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, was shunned on the world stage. But President Biden visited him in Riyadh three years ago, and now President Trump will bestow on the 40-year-old pomp and pageantry…