Apr 07 Watch 3:38 On 'Settle In,' Patrick Radden Keefe and Amna Nawaz discuss 'London Falling' By Amna Nawaz, Sam Lane Patrick Radden Keefe is the author behind bestsellers like “Say Nothing” and “Empire of Pain." The New Yorker staff writer’s latest book, “London Falling,” is about the mysterious 2019 death of teenager Zac Brettler. The book details Brettler's secret life,… Continue watching
Apr 07 Patrick Radden Keefe on finding great stories By Amna Nawaz Award-winning New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe is the author behind best sellers like “Say Nothing” and “Empire of Pain.” His latest book, “London Falling,” is a deep dive into the mysterious death of a teenager – and the… Continue reading
Mar 31 Jon Meacham's warning to those in power By Amna Nawaz Jon Meacham is hopeful about the future of America. The presidential historian and bestselling author spoke with Amna Nawaz about why he wrote his latest book, “American Struggle,.” which looks back at historical texts and speeches to explore more about… Continue reading
Mar 23 Geoff Bennett on his new book and the 'golden age' of Black sitcoms By Amna Nawaz What sparked the explosion of Black sitcoms in the 1990s, and why didn’t it last? Those are some of the questions PBS News Hour co-anchor Geoff Bennett explores in his new book, “Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black… Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 3:07 David Hill and Geoff Bennett discuss the business of sports betting on 'Settle In' By Geoff Bennett, Sam Weber March Madness is in full swing, and it’s that time of the year when even those of us not inclined to gamble might just toss a few dollars into the office pool, hoping to pick just the right upset and… Continue watching
Mar 17 The media's year of 'change or die' By Geoff Bennett The media and entertainment industries face a period of great turmoil, including unprecedented business and political pressures. Evan Shapiro, the so-called “Media Universe Cartographer,” speaks to Geoff Bennett about those challenges and the future. Continue reading
Mar 10 The explosion of sports betting in America By Geoff Bennett Americans legally bet close to $167 billion on sports last year, a dramatic increase since states began to broadly legalize it in 2018. Author and journalist David Hill speaks with Geoff Bennett about the rapid rise of sports gambling and… Continue reading
Mar 09 Watch 4:29 On 'Settle In,' Hany Farid and Amna Nawaz discuss spotting manipulated images By Maea Lenei Buhre, Layla Quran On the latest episode of our video podcast, "Settle In," Amna Nawaz spoke to pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid. They discussed why disinformation spreads online, how to find reliable sources of information and why he's still hopeful about our… Continue watching
Mar 03 How to fight AI slop, according to Hany Farid By Amna Nawaz Pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid talks with Amna Nawaz about the dangers of artificial intelligence being deployed irresponsibly, why social media companies prioritize engagement over authenticity and how to sift through what’s real and what’s not. Continue reading
Feb 24 Michael Harriot on this moment for Black history By Geoff Bennett This Black History Month, award-winning journalist and writer Michael Harriot speaks with Geoff Bennett about his best-selling book, “Black AF History,” and what we can learn from Black history today. Continue reading