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PBS NewsHour - Segments
Robin Givhan’s ‘Make It Ours’ explores how Virgil Abloh helped redefine fashion

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 8:19


Virgil Abloh was a boundary-breaking designer who made streetwear luxurious and luxury feel accessible. Abloh was the first Black artistic director at Louis Vuitton and the visionary behind Off-White. Beyond the runways, he built bridges between worlds that rarely touched. Geoff Bennett sat down with Robin Givhan, who traces the deeper meaning behind Abloh’s work in the new book, "Make It Ours." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Why the jury returned a mixed verdict in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 4:43


Sean “Diddy" Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, but found guilty of prostitution offenses. The mixed verdict brings an end to one of the most closely watched trials in the country. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Moira Penza, a former assistant U.S. attorney who led the prosecution that resulted in the sex trafficking conviction of NXIVM leader Keith Raniere. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
GOP Rep. Norman says Medicaid cut in Trump’s bill is ‘righting a wrong’

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 7:57


Congressman Ralph Norman of South Carolina is one of the House Republicans concerned about the Senate version of President Trump's massive tax cut and budget bill. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
GOP Rep. Norman says Medicaid cut in Trump’s bill is ‘righting a wrong’

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 7:57


Congressman Ralph Norman of South Carolina is one of the House Republicans concerned about the Senate version of President Trump's massive tax cut and budget bill. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Rooftop solar industry fears demand will collapse as GOP rolls back tax credits

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 5:46


Provisions in the GOP policy bill would end a host of tax credits for renewable energy, including one that allows homeowners to recoup 30 percent of the cost of a rooftop solar system. Businesses say it could deal a serious blow to the industry. Geoff Bennett discusses the potential with Dan Conant of Solar Holler, a solar installation company in West Virginia, for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Science
Rooftop solar industry fears demand will collapse as GOP rolls back tax credits

PBS NewsHour - Science

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 5:46


Provisions in the GOP policy bill would end a host of tax credits for renewable energy, including one that allows homeowners to recoup 30 percent of the cost of a rooftop solar system. Businesses say it could deal a serious blow to the industry. Geoff Bennett discusses the potential with Dan Conant of Solar Holler, a solar installation company in West Virginia, for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Rooftop solar industry fears demand will collapse as GOP rolls back tax credits

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 5:46


Provisions in the GOP policy bill would end a host of tax credits for renewable energy, including one that allows homeowners to recoup 30 percent of the cost of a rooftop solar system. Businesses say it could deal a serious blow to the industry. Geoff Bennett discusses the potential with Dan Conant of Solar Holler, a solar installation company in West Virginia, for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
University of Virginia’s president resigns under pressure from Justice Department

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 5:50


James Ryan, the University of Virginia’s president, is resigning after a pressure campaign by the Trump administration and amid a Justice Department investigation into UVA’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. It marks what appears to be the first time the White House has forced out a university leader. Geoff Bennett speaks with Peter McDonough of the American Council on Education for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
How the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions affects presidential powers

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 10:12


The Supreme Court delivered a major decision Friday that limits federal judges’ power to block the president’s agenda nationwide. Stemming from a case over Trump’s order on birthright citizenship, the ruling says that individual judges cannot grant nationwide injunctions against presidential policies. Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe and law professor Amanda Frost join Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Supreme Court
How the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions affects presidential powers

PBS NewsHour - Supreme Court

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 10:12


The Supreme Court delivered a major decision Friday that limits federal judges’ power to block the president’s agenda nationwide. Stemming from a case over Trump’s order on birthright citizenship, the ruling says that individual judges cannot grant nationwide injunctions against presidential policies. Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe and law professor Amanda Frost join Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
How the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions affects presidential powers

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 10:12


The Supreme Court delivered a major decision Friday that limits federal judges’ power to block the president’s agenda nationwide. Stemming from a case over Trump’s order on birthright citizenship, the ruling says that individual judges cannot grant nationwide injunctions against presidential policies. Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe and law professor Amanda Frost join Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
University of Virginia’s president resigns under pressure from Justice Department

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 5:50


James Ryan, the University of Virginia’s president, is resigning after a pressure campaign by the Trump administration and amid a Justice Department investigation into UVA’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. It marks what appears to be the first time the White House has forced out a university leader. Geoff Bennett speaks with Peter McDonough of the American Council on Education for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Trump’s former surgeon general raises concerns about vaccine panel overhauled by RFK Jr.

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 7:09


A shift in a key vaccine advisory committee has raised alarms among public health experts. The ACIP routinely makes recommendations to the CDC. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired every prior member of the panel and appointed seven new ones. They just finished a two-day meeting pushing for a new direction. Geoff Bennett discussed more with former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Supreme Court clears way for states to deny Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 6:01


The Supreme Court sided with South Carolina, ruling Planned Parenthood and one of its patients could not sue over that state’s effort to deny it Medicaid funds. The 6-3 decision was split along ideological lines and paves the way for other states to cut funding to abortion-care providers. Geoff Bennett breaks down the case and its implications with PBS News Supreme Court Analyst Amy Howe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Health
Trump’s former surgeon general raises concerns about vaccine panel overhauled by RFK Jr.

PBS NewsHour - Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 7:09


A shift in a key vaccine advisory committee has raised alarms among public health experts. The ACIP routinely makes recommendations to the CDC. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired every prior member of the panel and appointed seven new ones. They just finished a two-day meeting pushing for a new direction. Geoff Bennett discussed more with former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Supreme Court
Supreme Court clears way for states to deny Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood

PBS NewsHour - Supreme Court

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 6:01


The Supreme Court sided with South Carolina, ruling Planned Parenthood and one of its patients could not sue over that state’s effort to deny it Medicaid funds. The 6-3 decision was split along ideological lines and paves the way for other states to cut funding to abortion-care providers. Geoff Bennett breaks down the case and its implications with PBS News Supreme Court Analyst Amy Howe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Supreme Court clears way for states to deny Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 6:01


The Supreme Court sided with South Carolina, ruling Planned Parenthood and one of its patients could not sue over that state’s effort to deny it Medicaid funds. The 6-3 decision was split along ideological lines and paves the way for other states to cut funding to abortion-care providers. Geoff Bennett breaks down the case and its implications with PBS News Supreme Court Analyst Amy Howe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Jon Finer analyzes aftermath and potential consequences of U.S. strikes on Iran

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 5:20


To discuss the aftermath of the Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and what the potential consequences of those attacks may be, Geoff Bennett spoke with Jon Finer. He was the deputy national security advisor during the Biden administration and is now a distinguished visiting fellow at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Jon Finer analyzes aftermath and potential consequences of U.S. strikes on Iran

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 5:20


To discuss the aftermath of the Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and what the potential consequences of those attacks may be, Geoff Bennett spoke with Jon Finer. He was the deputy national security advisor during the Biden administration and is now a distinguished visiting fellow at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Sen. Warner questions administration’s delay of Iran strike briefing

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 7:18


On Capitol Hill, planned briefings from intelligence officials on the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East were postponed. The Senate briefing is now set for Thursday and the House briefing on Friday. Geoff Bennett discussed the White House's reason for pushing back the briefings with Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
What’s next for Iran’s regime after U.S. strikes and Israel ceasefire? Analysts weigh in

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 7:31


For two perspectives on Israel's conflict with Iran and U.S. involvement, Geoff Bennett spoke with Aaron David Miller and Holly Dagres. Miller is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former State Department official. Dagres is a senior fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy and curates "The Iranist," a weekly newsletter on Iran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
How proposed cuts to Medicaid could affect rural hospitals

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 4:04


Rural hospitals across the country, many already struggling to stay afloat, could face devastating consequences if proposed Medicaid cuts in the domestic spending bill become law. To help understand what’s at stake, Geoff Bennett spoke with Tim Wolters, the director of reimbursement for the Citizens Memorial Hospital system in southwestern Missouri. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
White House set to roll back protections for nearly 60 million acres of national forests

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 6:55


The Trump administration is rolling back decades-old protections for nearly 60 million acres of National Forest. The rule had prevented logging, mining and road-building in designated areas across more than 40 states. The new changes would open those sites, about a third of national forest land, up for development. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Kirk Siegler of NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Health
How proposed cuts to Medicaid could affect rural hospitals

PBS NewsHour - Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 4:04


Rural hospitals across the country, many already struggling to stay afloat, could face devastating consequences if proposed Medicaid cuts in the domestic spending bill become law. To help understand what’s at stake, Geoff Bennett spoke with Tim Wolters, the director of reimbursement for the Citizens Memorial Hospital system in southwestern Missouri. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
What’s next for Iran’s regime after U.S. strikes and Israel ceasefire? Analysts weigh in

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 7:31


For two perspectives on Israel's conflict with Iran and U.S. involvement, Geoff Bennett spoke with Aaron David Miller and Holly Dagres. Miller is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former State Department official. Dagres is a senior fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy and curates "The Iranist," a weekly newsletter on Iran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Sen. Warner questions administration’s delay of Iran strike briefing

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 7:18


On Capitol Hill, planned briefings from intelligence officials on the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East were postponed. The Senate briefing is now set for Thursday and the House briefing on Friday. Geoff Bennett discussed the White House's reason for pushing back the briefings with Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Retired U.S. vice admiral analyzes Iran conflict and what’s next

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 6:51


For analysis of the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and Tehran's response, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan. He commanded the U.S. 5th Fleet based in Bahrain and is now a distinguished military fellow at the Middle East Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political impact of the conflict with Iran

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 9:16


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 political impact of the conflict with Iran and negotiations over the Republican budget bill. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics Monday
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political impact of the conflict with Iran

PBS NewsHour - Politics Monday

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 9:16


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 political impact of the conflict with Iran and negotiations over the Republican budget bill. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Retired U.S. vice admiral analyzes Iran conflict and what’s next

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 6:51


For analysis of the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and Tehran's response, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan. He commanded the U.S. 5th Fleet based in Bahrain and is now a distinguished military fellow at the Middle East Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political impact of the conflict with Iran

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 9:16


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 political impact of the conflict with Iran and negotiations over the Republican budget bill. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Shields and Brooks
Capehart and Ponnuru on Trump’s stance on Iran and the rise in political violence

PBS NewsHour - Shields and Brooks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 11:18


Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Ramesh Ponnuru, editor for the National Review, join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including attacks on elected state officials, President Trump's consideration of U.S. military involvement in Iran and the debate among Republicans about entering the conflict. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Capehart and Ponnuru on Trump’s stance on Iran and the rise in political violence

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 11:18


Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Ramesh Ponnuru, editor for the National Review, join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including attacks on elected state officials, President Trump's consideration of U.S. military involvement in Iran and the debate among Republicans about entering the conflict. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
European leaders meet with Iran’s foreign minister as war with Israel rages on

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 4:25


It's now one full week since Israel launched a punishing campaign of airstrikes against Iran and its nuclear infrastructure. Iran has responded with its own missile strikes, but to far lesser effect. President Trump reiterated his desire to negotiate with Iran within a two-week window he set Thursday, as the U.S. marshals its forces in support of the Israeli operations. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Carla Hayden on her time as a pioneering librarian of Congress and getting fired by Trump

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 7:03


Dr. Carla Hayden, a trailblazing librarian of Congress, was fired by President Trump in May. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with her about being blindsided by the decision, the administration’s ongoing efforts to reshape key institutions and why she intends to keep speaking out. It’s for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy, as part of our CANVAS coverage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
European leaders meet with Iran’s foreign minister as war with Israel rages on

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 4:25


It's now one full week since Israel launched a punishing campaign of airstrikes against Iran and its nuclear infrastructure. Iran has responded with its own missile strikes, but to far lesser effect. President Trump reiterated his desire to negotiate with Iran within a two-week window he set Thursday, as the U.S. marshals its forces in support of the Israeli operations. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Capehart and Ponnuru on Trump’s stance on Iran and the rise in political violence

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 11:18


Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Ramesh Ponnuru, editor for the National Review, join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including attacks on elected state officials, President Trump's consideration of U.S. military involvement in Iran and the debate among Republicans about entering the conflict. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Carla Hayden on her time as a pioneering librarian of Congress and getting fired by Trump

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 7:03


Dr. Carla Hayden, a trailblazing librarian of Congress, was fired by President Trump in May. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with her about being blindsided by the decision, the administration’s ongoing efforts to reshape key institutions and why she intends to keep speaking out. It’s for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy, as part of our CANVAS coverage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
How Republicans’ massive budget bill impacts the Affordable Care Act

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 5:37


The Affordable Care Act faces significant rollbacks if President Trump’s big spending and tax cut bill is approved by the Senate. The proposed changes could affect many of the 24 million Americans enrolled in that insurance marketplace and could leave millions of people without coverage. Sarah Kliff, health policy reporter with The New York Times, joins Geoff Bennett for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Politics
How Republicans’ massive budget bill impacts the Affordable Care Act

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 5:37


The Affordable Care Act faces significant rollbacks if President Trump’s big spending and tax cut bill is approved by the Senate. The proposed changes could affect many of the 24 million Americans enrolled in that insurance marketplace and could leave millions of people without coverage. Sarah Kliff, health policy reporter with The New York Times, joins Geoff Bennett for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
How Israel’s attack on Iran puts the U.S. in a difficult situation

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 7:34


For perspective on the current state of affairs between Iran and Israel, Geoff Bennett speaks with Ernest Moniz, secretary of energy during the Obama administration and a key negotiator and architect of the Iran nuclear agreement that was signed in 2015 before President Trump pulled the U.S. out of the agreement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Iran rejects Trump’s calls for surrender amid Israel’s ongoing bombardment

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 3:28


In cryptic remarks Wednesday, President Trump wouldn't say whether he's willing to join Israel in its attempt to destroy Iran's nuclear program. The prospect of direct American involvement adds fears of a wider Middle East war while angering some of the president’s Republican allies for violating a campaign promise. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
How Israel’s attack on Iran puts the U.S. in a difficult situation

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 7:34


For perspective on the current state of affairs between Iran and Israel, Geoff Bennett speaks with Ernest Moniz, secretary of energy during the Obama administration and a key negotiator and architect of the Iran nuclear agreement that was signed in 2015 before President Trump pulled the U.S. out of the agreement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Iran rejects Trump’s calls for surrender amid Israel’s ongoing bombardment

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 3:28


In cryptic remarks Wednesday, President Trump wouldn't say whether he's willing to join Israel in its attempt to destroy Iran's nuclear program. The prospect of direct American involvement adds fears of a wider Middle East war while angering some of the president’s Republican allies for violating a campaign promise. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Mideast experts discuss what’s next for the region as Israel-Iran conflict erupts

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 8:28


For a perspective on the conflict between Israel and Iran, Geoff Bennett spoke with Wendy Sherman, the lead negotiator for the nuclear agreement with Iran during the Obama administration, and Vali Nasr, author of “Iran's Grand Strategy: A Political History.” PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
What to expect as Washington hosts Trump’s military parade

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 3:44


Since his first term, President Trump has dreamed of a grand military parade. Saturday, it will finally take place. The occasion is the Army’s 250th birthday and also Trump’s birthday. The multi-million dollar parade promises to feature a dazzling display of military might, but it’s been plagued by concerns about the cost and the political optics. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dan Lamonthe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
‘We stand up for our neighbors,’ San Antonio mayor says of protests against ICE raids

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 4:17


Texas Governor Greg Abbott said 5,000 National Guard members have been deployed throughout that state ahead of planned protests. Several mayors are pushing back on that move, including San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss why. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear sites ‘could very well happen,’ Trump says

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 5:23


President Trump is downplaying the likelihood of an imminent Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, but he's also warning Americans in the region to leave, citing the risk of conflict. His comments follow a vote by the U.N. nuclear watchdog declaring Iran in violation of its non-proliferation commitments. Geoff Bennett discussed more with David Sanger. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
LA mayor says military, National Guard presence ‘provoke the population’

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 7:02


The city of Los Angeles has been the center of protests against federal immigration raids. Mayor Karen Bass and more than two dozen other California mayors have asked President Trump to end the sweeps. Bass joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Former CDC director reacts to RFK Jr.’s firing of entire vaccine advisory panel

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 7:24


The abrupt removal of all of the members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has sparked outrage and worry among many public health experts. That includes the American Medical Association, which called for a Senate investigation into Kennedy today. Geoff Bennett has reaction from Dr. Tom Frieden, a former director of the CDC. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders