Nation Sep 10 New Mexico's Democratic governor explains how state used National Guard to combat crime President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., drew sharp criticism from Democrats who called it government overreach. But in New Mexico, a Democratic governor who deployed the National Guard to assist police has seen violent crime fall…
Economy Sep 09 Revised job numbers raise new concerns about economic slowdown The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the U.S. job market is much weaker than initially believed. More than 900,000 fewer jobs were added in 2024 and 2025 than previously reported. The BLS issues revisions every year, but this change is…
Health Sep 09 MAHA report 'not about actions,' food policy expert says For a deeper dive into the implications that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again report could have on the U.S. food system, Geoff Bennett spoke with Marion Nestle, one of the nation’s foremost food policy experts…
Politics Sep 08 Legal scholar analyzes key court rulings on Trump's immigration agenda For a legal perspective on new developments regarding President Trump’s immigration agenda, Geoff Bennett spoke with William Banks, professor emeritus of law at Syracuse University.
Nation Sep 08 Alcaraz and Sabalenka make history with U.S. Open victories Three years after becoming the youngest No. 1 player in history, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reclaimed that title after winning the U.S. Open in a four-set match against Italy’s Jannik Sinner. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus became the first woman to…
Nation Sep 05 How AI infrastructure is driving a sharp rise in electricity bills Electricity bills are climbing nationwide, rising faster than inflation in many places. The explosive growth of AI and the massive data centers behind it are driving demand and straining the grid. To explain how this hits consumers, and what can…
Politics Sep 05 Brooks and Bouie on economic warning signs New York Times columnists David Brooks and Jamelle Bouie join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including what a weak jobs report says about the U.S. economy, President Trump's push to control the Federal Reserve and Trump's War…
Arts Sep 04 Remembering iconic designer Giorgio Armani and his lasting impact on fashion The world of fashion has lost one of its greats. Italian designer Giorgio Armani died at the age of 91. He is credited with elevating a quintessentially Italian aesthetic in his clothes and making red carpet affairs cultural moments. Geoff…
Nation Sep 03 'This is not a political issue, this is a crime,' Epstein survivor says As survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse demand accountability, President Trump has said the attention on the case is political. Geoff Bennett spoke with Liz Stein, an Epstein survivor who is now an advocate working to combat human trafficking nationwide, and…
Nation Sep 03 How the next wave of workers will adapt as artificial intelligence reshapes jobs AI is reshaping the workplace as companies are turning to it as a substitute for hiring, raising questions about the future of the job market. For many, there is uncertainty about the jobs their children will have. Robert Reich, the…