Politics Jun 26 Supreme Court clears way for states to deny Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood The Supreme Court sided with South Carolina, ruling Planned Parenthood and one of its patients could not sue over that state’s effort to deny it Medicaid funds. The 6-3 decision was split along ideological lines and paves the way for…
Health Jun 26 Trump's former surgeon general raises concerns about vaccine panel overhauled by RFK Jr. A shift in a key vaccine advisory committee has raised alarms among public health experts. The ACIP routinely makes recommendations to the CDC. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired every prior member of the panel and appointed seven new…
Nation Jun 26 Remembering acclaimed public TV journalist Bill Moyers Bill Moyers, a legend in the world of journalism and a longtime member of the extended PBS family, died Thursday at the age of 91. Moyers was perhaps best known for his long-running programs and documentaries he produced at PBS.
World Jun 25 Jon Finer analyzes aftermath and potential consequences of U.S. strikes on Iran To discuss the aftermath of the Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and what the potential consequences of those attacks may be, Geoff Bennett spoke with Jon Finer. He was the deputy national security advisor during the Biden…
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.