Nation Jul 31 The double life of civil rights photographer Ernest Withers Photographer Ernest Withers captured some of the most iconic images of the civil rights era. But Withers was also an FBI informant, funneling information to the bureau about the civil rights movement and its leaders. Journalist Wesley Lowery joins Geoff…
Politics Jul 23 Pete Buttigieg discusses travel woes, supply chains, infrastructure and LGBTQ rights Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is being asked to help solve several major challenges, from a supply chain crisis to a summer of flight delays and cancellations. The former presidential candidate and mayor of South Bend, Indiana, also has the task…
Nation Jul 23 How new technologies could accelerate the spread of conspiracy theories If tech-industry watchers are right we'll soon be living in the metaverse. Glimpses of the virtual environment are already among us, from virtual concerts and fashion to popular immersive games. While the virtual world could revolutionize work and play, it…
World Jul 20 Calls for climate action grow as heat waves envelop the U.S. and Europe Heat waves at home and abroad this week are fueling new appeals for action on climate change. President Biden addressed the issue Wednesday, as large swaths of the United States and Europe spent another day in dangerously high temperatures. Geoff…
Science Jul 17 Europe and China endure extreme weather from heat and floods As fires rage across Europe and floods inundate China, scientists caution extreme weather events are likely to happen more often across the globe due to climate change.
Nation Jul 10 Afghan war veteran Jason Kander discusses coping with post-traumatic stress Afghan war veteran Jason Kander was once a rising star in the Democratic Party until post-traumatic stress changed the direction of his life, which he explores in his new memoir, “Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD.” Kander,…
Arts Jul 02 U.S. soccer legend Briana Scurry opens up about the highs and lows of her career Soccer trailblazer Briana Scurry is telling her story in a new memoir, "My Greatest Save,” sharing the highs of Olympic gold medals and World Cup wins and the lows like the on-field collision that ended her career. Geoff Bennett recently…
Nation Jun 26 NFL faces criticism for handling of misconduct accusations NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell testified this past week as part of a congressional investigation into the Washington Commanders’ workplace practices. The Commanders have been criticized by more than a dozen former employees who said it was a "toxic" environment that…
Nation Jun 25 Congress extends school lunch program, but maybe too late Congress voted Friday to extend the pandemic-era school meal waivers program, credited with providing millions of children access to free meals, narrowly averting a June deadline. Advocates say the delay in passing the extension has already jeopardized access to summer…
Arts Jun 19 NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on fatherhood, lessons learned and precious moments Few people have spoken as honestly and openly about the joys and challenges of fatherhood as Scott Simon, author and host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday. For Father's Day, Geoff Simon spoke with Simon to gain his perspectives on being…