World Feb 18 U.S. foreign policy experts analyze the opening talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine In Saudi Arabia, U.S. officials met with Russian counterparts to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Missing from these talks were Ukrainian and European representatives. Geoff Bennett analyzed the notable absences with Andrea Kendall-Taylor, a former senior intelligence officer focused…
Economy Feb 18 Musk and DOGE face new criticism for seeking access to sensitive IRS data Elon Musk’s "Department of Government Efficiency" group is seeking access to data systems within the IRS that house financial information about every taxpayer, business and nonprofit in the country. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications with Natasha Sarin, a professor at…
Nation Feb 18 Andrew Young on the current political moment and his life of service Andrew Young is a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a two-term mayor of Atlanta. The nation last saw him as he delivered a heartfelt homily at the funeral of…
Politics Feb 17 'Chaos and confusion' as Trump's mass firings impact the basic functions of government The federal government is closed on Monday to celebrate Presidents Day, but the Trump administration's effort to permanently scale back the size and scope of the federal workforce continues in full force. As Laura Barrón-López reports, President Trump's actions in…
Politics Feb 17 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's expanding executive powers 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 President Donald Trump's expanding executive power nearly one month into his second term.
Nation Feb 14 Constitutional scholar on whether Trump's actions are executive overreach The first weeks of the Trump administration have brought dramatic changes to the shape, scope and function of the federal government. Geoff Bennett speaks with constitutional scholar Ilya Shapiro about President Trump’s expanded view of executive authority for our new…
Politics Feb 13 What Trump voters think about his first weeks in office There's new insight into a group of voters that helped swing the 2024 presidential race, those who voted for Democrats in prior elections but for Donald Trump this November. The analysis comes from recent focus groups conducted by Republican strategist…
Education Feb 12 Trump's vision for dismantling the Department of Education The Department of Education is on the Trump chopping block. Details have not been fully released yet, but the president has signaled plans to dismantle it and move some of its key functions elsewhere. The department oversees student loans, federal…
Politics Feb 10 How the courts may serve as a check on Trump's presidency The start of President Trump's second administration has brought dramatic proposals and unprecedented changes to the government, including pushing the legal boundaries of executive authority. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Georgetown law professor Steven Vladeck for our series looking at…
Politics Feb 10 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what the American public thinks about Trump's 2nd term 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 the first polling about how the American public views President Trump's second term so far, Elon…