Nation Oct 10 FEMA official details federal response strategy after 2 major hurricanes For a closer look at the federal response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Geoff Bennett spoke with Keith Turi, acting associate administrator for response and recovery at FEMA.
World Oct 10 What are Israel’s goals for its campaign in Lebanon and how the U.S. is responding As attacks between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, Nick Schifrin reports on how the U.S. is responding to Israel's campaign in Lebanon and what Israel's goals are.
Nation Oct 09 Florida braced for brutal impact from Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton is on track to make landfall in Florida overnight and poses a major threat to coastal cities like Tampa, Ft. Myers, Sarasota and St. Petersburg. Milton's outer bands have already hit the state and triggered a few tornadoes.
Nation Oct 09 NASCAR driver Greg Biffle becomes rescue pilot in Helene’s aftermath As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, communities that were hit hardest by Hurricane Helene are still struggling to recover over a week later. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle is among those making a difference. He's using his personal helicopter to deliver…
Nation Oct 08 Florida braces for possible worst-case scenario with Hurricane Milton Florida is racing to get ready for Hurricane Milton, a storm that could be one of the worst to ever hit the state. Milton rapidly intensified over unusually warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to barrel…
Nation Oct 08 Tampa Bay faces ‘impending catastrophe’ from Milton’s storm surge, Rep. Castor warns People in the Tampa Bay area are fearing a once-in-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton. To discuss how the region is preparing, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic Congresswoman Kathy Castor. She represents Florida’s 14th Congressional District, which includes Tampa and…
Nation Oct 08 Supreme Court appears open to upholding regulations on ghost guns The Supreme Court kicked off a new term of arguments with a major case focused on federal regulations of ghost guns. The justices weighed whether the government can regulate the firearms assembled at home with a kit with the same…
Nation Oct 07 Helene recovery complicated by lies, hoaxes and conspiracy theories Former President Trump has for several days now spread lies and spouted conspiracy theories about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene. The disinformation is causing confusion among those most desperate for help and answers. Geoff Bennett discussed this with…
Politics Oct 07 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the voters and states that will decide the election 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 key battleground states set to decide the presidential race with a month until the election,…