Arts Apr 06 People in recovery find a fresh start by crafting Troublesome Creek instruments In eastern Kentucky, the heritage of folk and traditional music, rooted in instruments like guitars, mandolins and dulcimers, is deeply seated. There's an effort to capitalize on this rich culture while providing a fresh start for people in addiction recovery.
Nation Mar 20 David Hill and Geoff Bennett discuss the business of sports betting on 'Settle In' March Madness is in full swing, and it’s that time of the year when even those of us not inclined to gamble might just toss a few dollars into the office pool, hoping to pick just the right upset and…
World Mar 05 Iranian Americans express hope and fear about what comes next There are more than half a million people of Iranian ancestry living in the United States. We spoke to some of them to learn how they're feeling about the war and about what might come next.
Nation Jan 28 George Washington's vision for American identity tested 250 years later As the country observes the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Judy Woodruff is starting a new chapter of America at a Crossroads. She’ll explore what it means to be an American, how that idea has evolved since the…
Nation Jan 14 How a small law change could have a huge impact on the U.S. hemp industry Tucked into the legislation that ended the longest government shutdown in U.S. history was a provision to change the definition of hemp. It was a small tweak involving minute measurements, but one that could have a huge impact on the…
Politics Jan 06 Pardoned Jan. 6 rioters return to Capitol on 5th anniversary of insurrection It’s been five years since a mob of President Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol to try to disrupt the certification of the presidential election that he lost. A much smaller but ardent crowd of his supporters returned to the…
Nation Jan 01 Damola Adamolekun joins Geoff Bennett for our 'Settle In' podcast In the latest episode of our video podcast, “Settle In,” Geoff Bennett sat down with the Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun. They discuss how the young executive is trying to build on the legacy of Red Lobster while turning the…
Nation Dec 11 A new U.S. tariff could double the price of Italian pasta Italian cuisine gained a new honor this week when it became the first gastronomic style to be recognized as “intangible cultural heritage” by UNESCO, the United Nation's cultural body. But American cooks face a new potential tariff that may double…
Nation Nov 21 Oldest woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail reflects on her journey Each year, only about one out of every four hikers who set out to complete the Appalachian Trail reaches that goal. A thru-hike means traversing nearly 2,200 miles, across 14 states, in a single 12-month period. It's a monumental feat…
Education Nov 11 How UCLA is navigating unprecedented demands from the Trump administration The Trump Administration has tried to reshape higher education by cutting off funding and issuing executive orders on a variety of issues, including diversity, trans rights and antisemitism. While some universities reached settlements, others are navigating a new school year…