Jun 15 Watch 6:56 New book explores America's history of celebrating freedom while excluding millions By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson The United States is preparing to mark 250 years since its founding, a milestone often framed as a celebration of democracy, freedom and national promise. But Eddie Glaude Jr. argues that America’s anniversaries have always been shadowed by a deeper… Continue watching
Jun 12 Watch 3:15 Remembering revolutionary painter David Hockney and his artistic legacy By Jeffrey Brown, Kayan Taraporevala British artist and painter David Hockney, one of the most celebrated art icons of the 20th and 21st centuries, died at the age of 88. Jeffrey Brown has a look at his life and legacy. Continue watching
Jun 12 Watch 9:52 Bruce Springsteen on 'critical patriotism' and the power of protest music By Geoff Bennett, Sam Weber The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University features exhibits dedicated to one of New Jersey’s most famous sons while also exploring the broader story of American music. Geoff Bennett met with "The Boss" to discuss the center,… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 8:06 'The Department of Revenge' explores Trump's use of DOJ to settle political scores By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Devlin Barrett has covered federal law enforcement for more than two decades. His new book pulls back the curtain on President Trump’s Justice Department and the way he has used it as a tool to settle political scores. Amna Nawaz… Continue watching
Jun 09 Watch 8:06 'Grandfamilies' spotlights grandparents stepping in to raise children By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins More than 2.5 million children across the U.S. live in households where grandparents have taken on the role of primary caregiver. But many grandparents face challenges navigating custody issues and accessing the resources and support they need. Geoff Bennett discussed… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 6:43 'The Hero Next Door' highlights overlooked sacrifices of service members By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold For more than two decades, Martha Raddatz has reported from the front lines of America's wars, bearing witness to courage under unimaginable circumstances. In her new book, the veteran ABC News journalist turns her attention to the service members, families… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 5:50 Mahjong thriving as players embrace community and connection By Deema Zein, Veronica Vela, Maea Lenei Buhre Once a pastime viewed by some as old-fashioned, the game of mahjong is having a moment. In recent years, players of all ages have been strategizing and socializing at mahjong tables from coast to coast. Deema Zein reports on the… Continue watching
May 27 Watch 8:51 Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf on bringing 'Death of a Salesman' back to Broadway By Jeff Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport "Death of a Salesman" tells the story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman chasing the American Dream but never quite able to reach it. Now, the classic is back on Broadway in a new production that underscores the play’s enduring… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 5:36 Remembering the remarkable life of jazz legend Sonny Rollins By Jeff Brown, Solveig Rennan Sonny Rollins, one of jazz's all-time greats, died Monday at the age of 95 after spending more than five decades pushing the boundaries of the genre. Rollins won two Grammys and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in the early 2000s. Continue watching
May 25 Watch 6:31 Mina Kimes on the 'big game feel' of the Scripps National Spelling Bee By Amna Nawaz, Ryan Connelly Holmes The Scripps National Spelling Bee begins Tuesday in Washington, D.C., bringing together 247 finalists from all 50 states. These spellers emerged from millions of competitors across the nation who dream that this moment from last year may be theirs: This… Continue watching