Science Sep 15 Sen. Mark Warner says U.S. can strengthen AI safety without losing race to China The warnings about artificial intelligence are growing more urgent, and increasingly, they’re coming from inside the industry. AI researchers have resigned over safety concerns, while some of the field’s prominent leaders are calling for stronger government oversight. But Congress has…
Nation Sep 15 Adventures in a world of unraveling men Why are men falling behind? That’s the question at the heart of author Jon Ronson’s new book, “The Castle: Adventures in a World of Unraveling Men.” In this episode of “Settle In,” Ronson sits down with Geoff Bennett to discuss…
Science Sep 14 EPA repeals limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants The EPA announced it is repealing rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants. The move eliminates requirements that would have forced some power plants to sharply reduce their emissions, including through technologies such as carbon capture…
Nation Sep 11 Americans remember the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago Families, survivors, first responders and dignitaries marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with somber and poignant ceremonies. That included major gatherings in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The attacks killed 2,977 people and set…
Nation Sep 10 A look at the young conservative movement a year after Charlie Kirk's killing Charlie Kirk's influence is still deeply felt at the Republicans' midterm convention. His killing a year ago reshaped the young conservative movement he built and left his friends and political allies with the task of carrying it forward. To discuss…
World Sep 10 Pentagon 9/11 survivor Kevin Shaeffer reflects on his escape: 'I had to fight' On 9/11, retired Navy Lt. Kevin Shaeffer was one of the few people in the Pentagon's Navy Command Center to survive the attack. Geoff Bennett spoke with Shaeffer about what he experienced on that day and the 25 years since.
Nation Sep 10 George Pataki on how New York responded to 9/11 and its lasting impact Twenty-five years ago, George Pataki was governor of New York when the Sept. 11 attacks transformed his state and the country. In the hours that followed, Pataki helped lead New York through an unimaginable crisis as the country confronted the…
Science Sep 09 AI researcher warns companies are ignoring catastrophic risks Concerns about the risks of artificial intelligence, and whether the companies building it are doing enough to keep it safe, have erupted across the tech world. Jacob Coxon, who previously worked at Anthropic and OpenAI, wrote that the industry understands…
World Sep 08 Lonnie Bunch on his legacy and protecting the Smithsonian from political pressure Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced that he is stepping down as the institution he leads faces an escalating battle with the Trump administration over how it tells the American story. Geoff Bennett spoke with Bunch about the political pressure, what’s…
Nation Sep 07 What went wrong before an Amazon cargo jet barreled off the runway in Miami Federal officials are investigating why an Amazon cargo jet overran a runway at Miami International Airport, striking two vehicles and killing five people. Video posted to social media shows the Boeing 767 jet was still airborne far down the runway…