Nation Oct 02 Brooks and Atkins Stohr on GOP vulnerabilities in the midterms David Brooks of The Atlantic and Kimberly Atkins Stohr of The Boston Globe join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump hitting the campaign trail in a string of reliably Republican states, GOP vulnerabilities heading into…
World Oct 01 Investigators search for motive after alleged attack by FlyDubai co-pilot Investigators across the Middle East are hunting for answers after a co-pilot stabbed his captain and allegedly attempted to crash a FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel. President Trump claimed the attack could be linked to Iran, but did not provide…
Nation Oct 01 A look at Hegseth's attempts to reshape the Pentagon Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he is fundamentally reshaping the culture of the U.S. military. He's removing senior officers, dismantling diversity initiatives and putting a new emphasis on religious faith and what he calls a "warrior ethos." Beyond the cultural…
World Sep 30 Former diplomats assess U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and region's future U.S. forces formally withdrew from Iraq today, marking the end of a long and turbulent military presence. The withdrawal brought celebrations in the capital -- but also concern about what comes next. For insight and analysis, Geoff Bennett spoke with…
Arts Sep 30 Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on his blueprint for depolarizing a fractured nation In the aftermath of the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox emerged as a prominent voice calling on Americans to step back from the political hatred and violence gripping the country. Now, the Republican governor…
Science Sep 29 Self-regulation 'not enough' for AI safety, Gary Marcus says Top tech executives met with President Trump on Tuesday to discuss the future of artificial intelligence amid growing concerns over AI models losing control. Researchers and lawmakers are calling for stronger safeguards, but Trump said the technology is transforming the…
Nation Sep 29 Affordability and accountability top priorities if Democrats take House, Jeffries says The latest polling shows Democrats with a solid shot of regaining control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. If they do, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries could become Speaker of the House, with debates over the economy,…
Arts Sep 29 Nikole Hannah-Jones reflects on her daughter's school experience For decades, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones has reported on race, inequality and the deep divisions in American education. In a new essay, she turns the lens on a choice she made for her own family: sending her daughter to…
Nation Sep 29 Nikole Hannah-Jones on the backlash to her viral essay about school choice Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones wrote a now-viral essay about her decision to send her daughter to high-poverty, predominantly Black public schools in her New York city neighborhood — and how they both feel about that choice 10 years later.
Nation Sep 28 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on taxpayer funds used for TV ads promoting Trump 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 U.S. government paying for TV advertisements promoting President Trump, what voters think about Trump's handling…