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…
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…