Nov 07 Watch 8:03 In new book, Michael McFaul explores the global fight between autocracy and democracy By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold The former U.S. ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, has been analyzing the rise of autocracies and the threats they pose to democracy for decades. Amna Nawaz sat down with McFaul to discuss his new book, “Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia,… Continue watching
Nov 07 2026 Grammy Award nominations announced, with Kendrick Lamar taking the lead By Maria Sherman, Associated Press The rapper is up for nine trophies at February’s ceremony: record, song and album of the year — marking the third time he’s had simultaneous nominations in those big categories — as well as pop duo/group performance, melodic rap performance,… Continue reading
Nov 06 Watch 7:55 Netflix's 'A House of Dynamite' sparks discussion about nuclear threats By Geoff Bennett, Mary Fecteau, Jenna Bloom This week’s top-streaming film on Netflix tackles a long-running Hollywood theme. The threat of a nuclear attack and the discourse around "A House of Dynamite" has struck a nerve with audiences and with military defense experts. Geoff Bennett spoke with… Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch 8:18 New book 'Injustice' explores Trump's decade-long effort to politicize DOJ By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold In their new book, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalists Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis offer an investigation into the unraveling of the U.S. Justice Department. They reveal how, under Donald Trump, the nation’s top law enforcement agency was transformed from an institution built… Continue watching
Nov 03 Watch 7:44 Musician S.G. Goodman on finding inspiration in her rural upbringing By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Kayan Taraporevala Singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman has been hailed as one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from the American South in recent years. Raised in the small river town of Hickman, Kentucky, Goodman blends country, rock and folk into songs that… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 7:11 New documentary explores use of psychedelics to treat combat veterans with PTSD By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young, Claire Mufson For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they come home. The invisible wounds of combat, like PTSD, can leave some feeling withdrawn or isolated. A new documentary, “In Waves and War,” follows a group of former Navy SEALs as… Continue watching
Oct 31 Watch 5:12 'Morbidly Curious' explores the fascination with horror movies and the macabre By Stephanie Sy, Mary Fecteau On Halloween night, chances are you'll be watching something spooky, and you’re far from alone. Horror is the fastest-rising film genre in the U.S., more than quadrupling its market share in the past decade. The new book, "Morbidly Curious," delves… Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch 7:34 Ben Folds on taking a stand for artistic freedom after Trump's Kennedy Center takeover By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins Ben Folds’ piano-powered pop music earned him a cult following and made him one of the most respected songwriters of his generation. He also held an influential role in classical music as artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra. Folds… Continue watching
Oct 29 Watch 7:36 Jonathan Karl explores Trump's focus on retribution in new book By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Satvi Sunkara In his new book, ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl offers a behind-the-scenes look at key moments on the 2024 campaign trail that ended one party's hold on the White House and brought another back to power. Geoff Bennett… Continue watching
Oct 27 Watch 8:04 Sudan's cultural heritage becomes a casualty in its civil war By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson, Leila Jackson Sudan’s civil war has become a humanitarian catastrophe of staggering scale, marked by famine, ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. Over three years, an estimated 150,000 people have been killed, and nearly 13 million have been forced from their homes. But… Continue watching