Politics Feb 09 Epstein files fallout grows as Ghislaine Maxwell pleads Fifth before Congress The fallout from the recent release of Epstein files continued on Monday. Epstein's longtime associate and convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions from a congressional committee. She said she was invoking her Fifth Amendment rights to…
Politics Feb 09 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's low approval ratings 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 a new poll showing what Americans think of President Trump and his policies, how it will…
World Feb 06 One-on-one with Ambassador Huckabee on what's next for Gaza and the Middle East As the Trump administration advances its vision for rebuilding Gaza and reshaping how the territory is governed, critical issues remain unresolved as the ceasefire moves into its next phase. Geoff Bennett speaks with Mike Huckabee, U.S. ambassador to Israel, for…
Politics Feb 06 Atkins Stohr and Parker on political fallout from Trump's call to 'nationalize' elections Kimberly Atkins Stohr of The Boston Globe and Kathleen Parker of The Washington Post join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the fallout from President Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections and his immigration crackdown.
Nation Feb 04 Sweeping layoffs at The Washington Post will do 'enormous damage,' former editor says The Washington Post is laying off a third of its workforce across both the newsroom and its business operations, a massive blow at a storied newspaper that has struggled in recent years to stay profitable. Geoff Bennett speaks with Marty…
Arts Feb 04 Alicia Graf Mack reflects on leading the legendary Alvin Ailey dance company The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has just launched a 20-city U.S. tour under its new artistic director Alicia Graf Mack. She’s a renowned former Ailey dancer herself and an educator who is now fusing those roles to lead the…
Politics Feb 03 Jeffries outlines Democrats' demands for changes at DHS and ICE amid funding battle For more on Tuesday’s vote to end the partial government shutdown and the latest on the Justice Department’s release of the Epstein files, Geoff Bennett speaks with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.
Health Feb 03 New book 'Meat' explores how the next food revolution could transform meat consumption In his new book “Meat,” Bruce Friedrich argues that the way we produce meat is unsustainable — for the climate, the planet and public health — and that the solution isn’t eating less of it, but making it differently. From…
Politics Feb 02 Former federal prosecutor analyzes legal questions over the DOJ's Epstein files release For a closer look at legal issues surrounding the Justice Department’s latest release of Epstein files, Geoff Bennett speaks with Barbara McQuade, a former federal prosecutor and a professor at the University of Michigan Law School.
Arts Jan 30 Remembering the life and career of Catherine O'Hara The entertainment world is mourning the loss of one of its comedy greats. Catherine O'Hara died Friday at the age of 71. She leaves behind a body of work that ranges from cult classics, to blockbuster films, and some small-screen…