Arts Aug 14 Abbi Jacobson on re-telling ‘A League of Their Own’ for a new generation By Geoff Bennett, Kaisha Young, Claire Mufson
Nation Jul 10 Watch 8:18 Afghan war veteran Jason Kander discusses coping with post-traumatic stress Afghan war veteran Jason Kander was once a rising star in the Democratic Party until post-traumatic stress changed the direction of his life, which he explores in his new memoir, “Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD.” Kander,… By Geoff Bennett, Claire Mufson
Arts Jul 02 Watch 6:32 U.S. soccer legend Briana Scurry opens up about the highs and lows of her career Soccer trailblazer Briana Scurry is telling her story in a new memoir, "My Greatest Save,” sharing the highs of Olympic gold medals and World Cup wins and the lows like the on-field collision that ended her career. Geoff Bennett recently… By Geoff Bennett, Lorna Baldwin, Kaisha Young
Arts Jun 19 Watch 7:21 NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on fatherhood, lessons learned and precious moments Few people have spoken as honestly and openly about the joys and challenges of fatherhood as Scott Simon, author and host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday. For Father's Day, Geoff Simon spoke with Simon to gain his perspectives on being… By Geoff Bennett, Harry Zahn
Arts Jun 18 Watch 10:19 Singer Bonnie Raitt discusses her new album and enduring career Music legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt is out with her twenty-first album called "Just Like That." It's her first new release in more than six years, and has landed at No. 1 on six different… By Geoff Bennett, Andrew Corkery
Jun 05 Watch 6:29 Mark Cuban aims to lower prescription drug prices with online pharmacy By Geoff Bennett, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz People searching for cheaper alternatives to high priced prescription drugs have a new and perhaps unexpected option. It's an online pharmacy founded by Mark Cuban, a billionaire businessman, Shark Tank star and owner of the Dallas Mavericks. His new direct-to-consumer… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 5:34 Cancer survivor and amputee defies the odds running marathons and breaking records By Geoff Bennett Marathon runner Jacky Hunt-Broersma has been setting new records since she lost her leg to cancer 20 years ago. She joins Geoff Bennett to discuss how she’s breaking barriers and challenging misconceptions about athletes with disabilities. Continue watching
May 07 Watch 5:10 Violinist and author Brendan Slocumb on his riveting, page-turning debut novel By Geoff Bennett, Ali Rogin, Juliet Fuisz Brendan Slocumb spent most of his career as a performer and teacher, but this year released his first book, a mystery called "The Violin Conspiracy." The novel is a reflection of Slocumb's experience in the classical music world, where Black… Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch 6:20 Author Don Winslow on why he’s retiring from writing and turning his attention to activism By Geoff Bennett, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz, Andrew Corkery Crime novelist Don Winslow has authored more than 20 acclaimed international bestsellers, including “The Border,” “Savages” and “The Cartel.” His latest is “City on Fire," the first in a trilogy. It's a gritty gangster saga inspired by the mobsters of… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 3:40 Betty Reid Soskin, oldest active National Park ranger, retires By Geoff Bennett Betty Reid Soskin had the distinction of being the oldest active National Park ranger in the country, until she retired last month at the age of 100. She led public programs at the Rosie the Riveter-WWII Home Front National Historical… Continue watching