Nation Jun 05 Gannett journalists across the nation walk out over pay, management issues Staffers from two dozen newsrooms from California to New York walked off the job on Monday, striking to demand better wages and accusing Gannett leadership of mismanagement. Steven Waldman of the “Rebuild Local News Coalition” joins Geoff Bennett to discuss.
Economy Jun 02 U.S. economy adds more jobs in face of inflation and interest rate hikes The latest jobs report shows the labor market remains strong despite rising interest rates. That's good news for workers but it complicates the Federal Reserve's efforts to curb inflation. Economics Correspondent Paul Solman looks at the connections between the labor…
Health May 30 How Rosalynn Carter reduced stigma around mental health and caregiving Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia. That news comes about three months after it was announced her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, was moving into hospice care. Caregiving has been a major focus of Mrs. Carter’s…
Health May 26 The best ways to protect your skin from the sun this summer Memorial Day weekend is here which means many Americans will be spending more time in the sun. Experts are using the holiday as a moment to remind people about preventing sunburns and, in more severe cases, skin cancer. Stephanie Sy…
Nation May 24 Uvalde struggles with trauma, unanswered questions a year after school shooting One year ago, a gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and killed 21 people, including 19 children. Those families are still mourning their loss and survivors are living with trauma. Amna Nawaz spoke with Javier Cazares, whose nine-year-old…
Politics May 23 Economist Mark Zandi on the potential impacts of the U.S. defaulting on its debt The impact of the U.S. defaulting on its debt would be felt by many Americans. It could include suspension of Social Security checks or a loss of food stamp benefits, to name just a few. Many economists argue it would…
Nation May 19 A look at Jim Brown’s life and legacy as a football great and activist Jim Brown, one of the greatest legends of the NFL, has died. Brown blazed an athletic path few have equaled. He left the game as its most-famous and best player to pursue a life in acting and activism as the…
Economy May 18 Economic experts on what could happen if Congress fails to raise debt ceiling Congressional and White House negotiators met again Thursday as they try to reach a deal on the debt ceiling. President Biden and Speaker McCarthy said they believe they can get an agreement next week. But fears of a default still…
Nation May 09 Investigators reveal details about Texas outlet mall gunman’s extremist views Investigators released new and disturbing details about the racist and paranoid beliefs of the shooter who took eight lives when he went on a rampage at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas. Authorities confirmed his neo-Nazi affiliations but were cautious…
Nation May 08 A look at the rise of the AR-15 in America after 8 killed at Texas outlet mall AR-15s, like the one used to kill eight people at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, have become more popular around the country. The rifles have been involved in ten of the country’s 17 deadliest mass shootings. The Washington Post…