World Sep 17 Jon Ronson and Geoff Bennett discuss modern masculinity on 'Settle In' Jon Ronson’s new book, "The Castle," asks questions about what young men are being taught about what it means to be a man. Ronson joined Geoff Bennett on our PBS News podcast "Settle In" and discussed why certain visions of…
Nation Sep 15 Adventures in a world of unraveling men Why are men falling behind? That’s the question at the heart of author Jon Ronson’s new book, “The Castle: Adventures in a World of Unraveling Men.” In this episode of “Settle In,” Ronson sits down with Geoff Bennett to discuss…
Nation Aug 05 How the Battle of the Little Bighorn reshaped U.S. policy toward Native Americans It’s been 150 years since the Battle of the Little Bighorn, one of the most famous and enduring events in American history. While Native Americans were victorious, the battle reshaped the government’s policy toward Indigenous people and still resonates so…
World Jun 23 'The Queer Face of War' chronicles hardships for Ukraine's LGBTQ+ community during war It’s been more than four years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. While war has impacted the lives of nearly all Ukrainians, life has been especially challenging for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Author and photojournalist J. Lester…
Education May 19 Degree in three: Why more colleges are speeding up graduation timelines Only about a third of Americans now believe a four-year college degree is worth the cost. Increasingly, students and families are questioning it too. As many colleges across the country face shrinking enrollment, more than 60 institutions are now offering…
Nation May 12 Helen Zoe Veit and Amna Nawaz discuss picky eaters on 'Settle In' How did American kids become such picky eaters? On our Settle In podcast, Amna Nawaz asked that question to author and historian Helen Zoe Veit. Her latest book is "Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History."…
Arts Apr 16 Dave Chappelle on investing in his Ohio town and backing its local public radio station For more than 25 years, comedian Dave Chappelle has called the small village of Yellow Springs, Ohio, home. Amna Nawaz traveled there to meet with Chappelle and understand why he’s invested millions of dollars into this community, and why he…
Nation Apr 08 America's first billion-dollar climate fund sparks spending debate in Portland In 2018, voters in Portland, Oregon, approved a first-of-its-kind climate and justice fund aimed at investing in projects in historically marginalized communities. Since then, the fund has grown, and so has the debate over how that money should be spent.
Health Mar 26 More states legalize medically assisted suicide for terminal patients New York has become the 13th state, along with Washington, D.C., to legalize medically assisted suicide. More than a dozen other states are also considering legalizing the practice, which supporters call medical aid in dying. Stephanie Sy traveled to both…
Nation Feb 16 Matthew Pinsker and Geoff Bennett explore 'What would Lincoln do?' on 'Settle In' In commemoration of Presidents' Day, our "Settle In" podcast asked a simple question: What would Abraham Lincoln do? Historian Matthew Pinsker uses this question as a framework to explore modern politics. He spoke with Geoff Bennett about that and his…