Politics Nov 11 Sen. Coons on Huang affair, Iran war and why Trump should fire Hegseth As Democrats prepare to take control of Congress, Delaware Sen. Chris Coons is poised to become chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, succeeding retiring Democrat Jeanne Shaheen. A staunch supporter of Ukraine and a critic of President Trump’s war…
Politics Nov 10 'They want us to fight': Jeffries outlines priorities as Democrats prepare to take power With Congress back this week, Republicans and Democrats alike are wasting no time preparing for the new session that begins in January. House Republicans elected Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan to be their next leader. Although Democrats haven’t voted yet on…
Politics Nov 03 Pelosi reflects on historic career and predicts 'big victory' for Democrats The political environment this year is often compared to the midterms of 2006, when Democrats won back control of Congress. After that election, Nancy Pelosi became the first female Speaker of the House. Twenty years later, Pelosi is in the…
Politics Nov 03 Former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel on GOP's political challenges Ronna McDaniel served as chairwoman of the Republican National Committee during President Trump’s first term. Now, she’s a surrogate for Mike Rogers’ Senate campaign in Michigan. McDaniel joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the race.
Arts Oct 29 Maria Ressa offers a guide to defending democracy in 'The Fight Back' Journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa chronicled her fight against the Duterte regime in the Philippines in her 2022 book, “How to Stand Up to a Dictator.” She detailed attacks on her reporting and her newsroom's struggle to…
Arts Oct 16 Kerry Kennedy remembers her mother's life and advocacy in new book Two years ago, Ethel Kennedy passed away. The matriarch of the prominent political dynasty, she was a steadfast supporter of her husband, Robert F. Kennedy, and a lifelong advocate for human rights. She’s now being remembered in a new book…
Arts Oct 06 Brett McGurk chronicles negotiations to free Oct. 7 hostages in 'Brink' Brett McGurk served under four presidential administrations, ultimately working as President Biden’s lead on foreign policy in the Middle East. During that time, Hamas attacked Israel, killing over a thousand people and taking hundreds hostage. Amna Nawaz sat down with…
Arts Oct 05 'American Pope' traces Leo's journey from Chicago to the Vatican Pope Leo XIV made history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church. But the path that brought him there stretched from Chicago’s South Side to decades of missionary work in Peru and ultimately to the highest ranks of…
Arts Sep 30 Evan Gershkovich reflects on arrest in Russia and reclaiming his life after release In 2024, Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich was freed from detention in Russia, as part of a complex prisoner swap that included 16 people from seven countries. Gershkovich sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss his arrest, his time…
Arts Sep 28 Jessica Tarlov on navigating political differences and her new book, 'I Disagree' Jessica Tarlov has made a career out of disagreeing, often while outnumbered. As the liberal voice on Fox News’ "The Five," she spends her days debating people who see the world very differently than she does. In her new book,…