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.
Politics Oct 19 Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann on Trump's approval rating hitting a record low NPR’s Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including a new poll putting President Trump's approval rating at a record low, the amount of money…
Arts Oct 19 On 'Settle In,' Kathryn Jezer-Morton and Geoff Bennett discuss social media's impact Social media lets us share our lives with family, friends, and strangers. But how do people decide what to post, what to leave out, and what do those decisions say about them? On "Settle In," Geoff Bennett discusses that with…
Politics Oct 16 How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the Senate Alaska could play a pivotal role in Democrats’ efforts to reclaim control of the Senate. In a debate, Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan faced questions about rising fuel costs driven by the war with Iran and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola…
Politics Oct 16 Capehart and Continetti on the White House press secretary's quick exit Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW and Wall Street Journal opinion columnist Matthew Continetti join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, the White House press secretary's exit after five days on the job, President Trump’s renewed feud with Ukraine’s…
Arts Oct 16 Exhibition explores connection between Black women and the works of Shakespeare The Folger Shakespeare Library's newest exhibition maps an unlikely historical connection between Black women and the works of William Shakespeare. Nearly 100 objects document the stories of renowned scholars, popular actors and little-known historic figures. Geoff Bennett spoke with curator…
Economy Oct 14 Economist breaks down new inflation report and what's driving prices higher With the midterm elections just three weeks away, a new inflation report shows prices rising faster than expected, putting more pressure on Americans struggling with the cost of everyday essentials. To discuss what the latest numbers mean for Americans, Amna…
Politics Oct 14 Attorney for banned outlets on legal fight over White House press access A federal judge has once again ordered the White House to restore access for three news organizations President Trump banned last month over their coverage of his administration. The judge ordered full access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico while…