By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett By — Ali Schmitz Ali Schmitz Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/tamara-keith-and-amy-walter-on-taxpayer-funds-used-for-tv-ads-promoting-trump Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the U.S. government paying for TV advertisements promoting President Trump, what voters think about Trump's handling of the economy and tight races in typically GOP-safe districts. Listen to this Segment Watch Watch the Full Episode PBS NewsHour from Sep 28, 2026 By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett is co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, where he brings incisive reporting and sharp analysis to the political and cultural forces shaping American life. @GeoffRBennett By — Ali Schmitz Ali Schmitz