Politics Jun 24 Sen. Warner questions administration's delay of Iran strike briefing On Capitol Hill, planned briefings from intelligence officials on the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East were postponed. The Senate briefing is now set for Thursday and the House briefing on Friday. Geoff Bennett discussed the White House's reason…
Politics Jun 24 What's next for Iran's regime after U.S. strikes and Israel ceasefire? Analysts weigh in For two perspectives on Israel's conflict with Iran and U.S. involvement, Geoff Bennett spoke with Aaron David Miller and Holly Dagres. Miller is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former State Department official. Dagres…
Health Jun 24 How proposed cuts to Medicaid could affect rural hospitals Rural hospitals across the country, many already struggling to stay afloat, could face devastating consequences if proposed Medicaid cuts in the domestic spending bill become law. To help understand what’s at stake, Geoff Bennett spoke with Tim Wolters, the director…
Nation Jun 24 White House set to roll back protections for nearly 60 million acres of national forests The Trump administration is rolling back decades-old protections for nearly 60 million acres of National Forest. The rule had prevented logging, mining and road-building in designated areas across more than 40 states. The new changes would open those sites, about…
World Jun 23 Retired U.S. vice admiral analyzes Iran conflict and what's next For analysis of the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and Tehran's response, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan. He commanded the U.S. 5th Fleet based in Bahrain and is now a distinguished military fellow at the…
Politics Jun 23 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political impact of the conflict with Iran 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 political impact of the conflict with Iran and negotiations over the Republican budget bill.
World Jun 20 European leaders meet with Iran's foreign minister as war with Israel rages on It's now one full week since Israel launched a punishing campaign of airstrikes against Iran and its nuclear infrastructure. Iran has responded with its own missile strikes, but to far lesser effect. President Trump reiterated his desire to negotiate with…
Arts Jun 20 Carla Hayden on her time as a pioneering librarian of Congress and getting fired by Trump Dr. Carla Hayden, a trailblazing librarian of Congress, was fired by President Trump in May. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with her about being blindsided by the decision, the administration’s ongoing efforts to reshape key institutions and why she intends to…
Politics Jun 19 How Republicans' massive budget bill impacts the Affordable Care Act The Affordable Care Act faces significant rollbacks if President Trump’s big spending and tax cut bill is approved by the Senate. The proposed changes could affect many of the 24 million Americans enrolled in that insurance marketplace and could leave…
World Jun 18 Iran rejects Trump's calls for surrender amid Israel's ongoing bombardment In cryptic remarks Wednesday, President Trump wouldn't say whether he's willing to join Israel in its attempt to destroy Iran's nuclear program. The prospect of direct American involvement adds fears of a wider Middle East war while angering some of…