Nation Mar 10 The explosion of sports betting in America Americans legally bet close to $167 billion on sports last year, a dramatic increase since states began to broadly legalize it in 2018. Author and journalist David Hill speaks with Geoff Bennett about the rapid rise of sports gambling and…
Nation Mar 09 Oil expert warns of 'nightmare scenario' Iran war could spark It was a day of major volatility in global energy markets and a moment of real concern for consumers. Oil prices surged overnight, coming close to $120 a barrel, but by the end of the trading day prices had fallen…
Politics Mar 09 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's midterm message 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 fallout of military action in Iran, Trump's focus on the Save America Act and…
Arts Mar 06 New documentary 'Immutable' follows student debate team as they find their voices The new documentary “Immutable” follows students in the Washington Urban Debate League over two years as they face challenges in their own lives and on the debate stage. In the program, students learn how to think critically, challenge their own…
World Mar 05 Iranian drone, missile attacks on Gulf nations risk pulling more countries into war The largest American military base in the Middle East is in the small Gulf nation of Qatar. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Doha as the U.S. war with Iran widens.
World Mar 04 Residents flee Iran's capital as agency says death toll in Tehran tops 1,000 The Red Crescent in Iran reports that 1,000 people have been killed in Tehran by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with special correspondent Reza Sayah.
Politics Mar 04 Sen. Katie Britt says Trump has the authority to 'finish the job' in Iran For perspective on how Congress is weighing the unfolding situation in the Middle East, Geoff Bennett spoke with Republican Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama.
Politics Mar 04 Primaries in key states begin to shape the midterm matchups The midterm elections kicked off in earnest with primary contests in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas. There was some confusion at the polls, and the results led to sharp words, a few upsets and more questions about the elections still…
Arts Mar 04 In 'We Are the World (Cup),' Roger Bennett explores personal history with the tournament When the World Cup kicks off in June, billions will turn their attention to games spread across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It’s an experience Roger Bennett likens to a solar eclipse, except the Earth is completely engulfed not in…
World Mar 03 Bolton says Iran war justified and critical for 'peace and stability' in Middle East John Bolton was the national security advisor in President Trump's first term. Since then, he has emerged as one of the president’s most vocal critics. He has also maintained that eliminating the Iranian regime is the only way to end…