Nation Sep 07 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP's midterm challenges 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 Gov. Gavin Newsom's apparent efforts to get a jump on the 2028 presidential race, the Republicans…
Economy Sep 04 Why the U.S. job market remains resilient in face of global pressures and inflation The job market delivered a surprising rebound in August, adding 162,000 jobs, far more than economists had expected. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, and the Labor Department revised July numbers upward. The stronger-than-expected report comes as the Federal…
Nation Sep 04 Retired general calls Trump's proposed arch near Arlington a 'sacrilege' The Trump administration plans to break ground within two weeks on a 250-foot arch just beyond the gates of Arlington National Cemetery. Critics say it would disrupt historic sightlines intended to symbolize the nation’s reconciliation after the Civil War. Geoff…
Nation Sep 04 Brooks and Capehart on Trump calling Iran war 'small potatoes' David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump’s remarks calling the conflict with Iran "small potatoes," the president's influence over the midterm elections, how Democrats…
Economy Sep 02 Prolonged Iran war creating major dent in global economy, Cliff Kupchan says To discuss the latest flare-up in the war with Iran and the impact on the global economy, Geoff Bennett spoke with Cliff Kupchan. He's chairman emeritus at the consulting company Eurasia Group and senior fellow at the think tank Center…
Nation Sep 02 Whistleblower's attorney details concerns over USPS mail-in ballot system A whistleblower inside the U.S. Postal Service says the agency is rushing to implement a new system for handling election mail that has not been adequately tested and could put mail-in ballots at risk. The whistleblower is remaining anonymous, but…
Nation Sep 01 Hegseth has created 'climate of fear' at Pentagon, former Air Force secretary says To discuss the resignation of Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and the tension inside the Pentagon under Pete Hegseth, Geoff Bennett spoke with Frank Kendall of the Center for American Progress. He was Air Force Secretary during the Biden…
Arts Aug 31 Descendants of enslaved potter David Drake work to reclaim ancestor's art Descendants of David Drake have traced their lineage back to the once-enslaved potter and launched an effort to reclaim their ancestor’s work. They say the effort has not only reconnected them with their family’s legacy but also raised broader questions…
World Aug 28 Brooks and Capehart on Trump's 'forever trade war' David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's trade war and dispute with Canada, the legal fight over mail-in ballots, the public backlash to AI…
Arts Aug 28 Riley Downing sings about the overlooked corners of American life in 'Landfill Poetry' Riley Downing is a founding member of The Deslondes, the New Orleans Americana band known for its earthy mix of country soul and roots music. Now on his second solo album, "Landfill Poetry," Downing turns stories from his days working…