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PBS NewsHour - Segments
‘Hamas cannot remain’ in Gaza for this plan to work, Israeli ambassador to U.S. says

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 7:49


As Israel and Hamas work to implement the first phase of the ceasefire deal, Geoff Bennett spoke with Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, about what changed to make this agreement acceptable today when it wasn’t previously. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge after pressure from Trump

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 3:20


A federal grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on two fraud-related charges. It marks another escalation in President Trump’s use of the Justice Department to target political opponents and figures who previously investigated him. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Carrie Johnson. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
What Supreme Court justices signaled in arguments over Colorado’s conversion therapy ban

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 5:26


The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could strike down bans on so-called conversion therapy for children. Conversion therapy broadly refers to attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity and is banned in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Geoff Bennett discussed Tuesday's arguments with News Hour Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSblog co-founder Amy Howe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Israel marks 2 years since Hamas attacks as peace talks offer glimmer of hope

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 8:59


Two years after Hamas launched its deadly Oct. 7 attacks, Israelis took to the streets to mourn the loss of loved ones while also demanding the return of hostages still held. Among those kidnapped were the wife and children of Avihai Brodutch. They were released in November 2023, after being held for 51 days. Geoff Bennett spoke with Brodutch about the experience and his hope for Israel's future. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political impact of the government shutdown

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 7:20


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 federal government shutdown reaching day six with no signs of the stalemate ending, President Trump's attempt to send troops into U.S. cities and California's redistricting election. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Oregon governor calls Trump’s actions ‘an abuse of power and threat to our democracy’

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 9:22


President Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to U.S. cities is setting up a new showdown in federal courts over the limits of his authority. Illinois sued the administration to stop plans to send in 400 troops from Texas. It comes after a separate judge blocked Trump from sending California’s National Guard to Oregon. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Politics Monday
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political impact of the government shutdown

PBS NewsHour - Politics Monday

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 7:20


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 federal government shutdown reaching day six with no signs of the stalemate ending, President Trump's attempt to send troops into U.S. cities and California's redistricting election. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Shields and Brooks
Brooks and Capehart on political dysfunction and the government shutdown

PBS NewsHour - Shields and Brooks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 12:45


New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the government shutdown showing no signs of ending quickly, President Trump taking the opportunity to further dismantle the federal government and Pete Hegseth's vision for the U.S. military. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Shutdown puts further strain on already understaffed air traffic control system

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 5:10


Roughly 750,000 federal employees were furloughed when the government closed its doors. Not included in that number are the air traffic controllers who will continue to work, without pay, as long as the shutdown continues. That has raised concerns about the strain on an already understaffed and overworked cohort. Geoff Bennett spoke with Nick Daniels of the air traffic controllers' union. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Brooks and Capehart on political dysfunction and the government shutdown

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 12:45


New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the government shutdown showing no signs of ending quickly, President Trump taking the opportunity to further dismantle the federal government and Pete Hegseth's vision for the U.S. military. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Brooks and Capehart on political dysfunction and the government shutdown

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 12:45


New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the government shutdown showing no signs of ending quickly, President Trump taking the opportunity to further dismantle the federal government and Pete Hegseth's vision for the U.S. military. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Shutdown puts further strain on already understaffed air traffic control system

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 5:10


Roughly 750,000 federal employees were furloughed when the government closed its doors. Not included in that number are the air traffic controllers who will continue to work, without pay, as long as the shutdown continues. That has raised concerns about the strain on an already understaffed and overworked cohort. Geoff Bennett spoke with Nick Daniels of the air traffic controllers' union. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
White House ‘using shutdown as excuse’ for more mass firings, Democrat says

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 8:27


On the second day of the government shutdown, party leaders are not budging, and President Trump is increasingly threatening Democrats and taking aim at Democratic-led states. To discuss the Democratic perspective on the shutdown, Geoff Bennett spoke with Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Biden and now a distinguished scholar at NYU Law. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Politics
White House ‘using shutdown as excuse’ for more mass firings, Democrat says

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 8:27


On the second day of the government shutdown, party leaders are not budging, and President Trump is increasingly threatening Democrats and taking aim at Democratic-led states. To discuss the Democratic perspective on the shutdown, Geoff Bennett spoke with Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Biden and now a distinguished scholar at NYU Law. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
New poll shows striking change in Americans’ views on political violence

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 5:08


A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows that nearly a third of Americans believe that political violence may be necessary to set the country on track. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, a professor who studies polarization and extremism, said the rising support for political violence is translating into real acts and is deeply alarming. Geoff Bennett discussed more with NPR's Domenico Montanaro. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Jeffries says GOP uninterested in negotiating because ‘they apparently wanted’ a shutdown

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 8:25


To discuss the government shutdown and the potential for negotiations to end it, Geoff Bennett spoke with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Jeffries says GOP uninterested in negotiating because ‘they apparently wanted’ a shutdown

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 8:25


To discuss the government shutdown and the potential for negotiations to end it, Geoff Bennett spoke with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Politics
New poll shows striking change in Americans’ views on political violence

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 5:08


A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows that nearly a third of Americans believe that political violence may be necessary to set the country on track. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, a professor who studies polarization and extremism, said the rising support for political violence is translating into real acts and is deeply alarming. Geoff Bennett discussed more with NPR's Domenico Montanaro. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
In ‘Terms of Respect,’ Princeton president argues colleges are encouraging free speech

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 8:26


In his second term, President Trump has waged an all-out war on higher education. But a new book by Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber argues that despite criticism, colleges and universities are meeting the moment when it comes to permitting free speech on campus. Geoff Bennett sat down with Eisgruber to discuss “Terms of Respect: How Colleges Get Free Speech Right.” PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Democrats battling with GOP to avoid ‘devastating’ health care cuts, Rep. Ivey says

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 6:03


With a federal government shutdown looming, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland about his party's demands in negotiations with the Trump White House. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Democrats battling with GOP to avoid ‘devastating’ health care cuts, Rep. Ivey says

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 6:03


With a federal government shutdown looming, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland about his party's demands in negotiations with the Trump White House. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Shields and Brooks
Brooks and Capehart on the Comey indictment and upending of DOJ norms

PBS NewsHour - Shields and Brooks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 9:52


New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and a government shutdown is looming with both parties in Congress remaining deeply entrenched. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Ex-Trump White House attorney calls Comey’s indictment ‘un-American and despicable’

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 9:02


To discuss the indictment of James Comey and its implications, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ty Cobb. He was a White House attorney in the first Trump administration, managing the response to special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into alleged Russian election interference. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Brooks and Capehart on the Comey indictment and upending of DOJ norms

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 9:52


New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and a government shutdown is looming with both parties in Congress remaining deeply entrenched. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Ex-Trump White House attorney calls Comey’s indictment ‘un-American and despicable’

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 9:02


To discuss the indictment of James Comey and its implications, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ty Cobb. He was a White House attorney in the first Trump administration, managing the response to special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into alleged Russian election interference. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Brooks and Capehart on the Comey indictment and upending of DOJ norms

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 9:52


New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and a government shutdown is looming with both parties in Congress remaining deeply entrenched. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Finland’s president says Putin should be worried after Trump’s shift on Ukraine territory

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 7:51


As the leader of a NATO nation that shares an 830-mile border with Russia, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has been a key voice in Europe’s response to the war in Ukraine. In a speech to the U.N. Security Council this week, he welcomed what he called an apparent shift in tone on Ukraine and Russia by President Trump. Geoff Bennett sat down with Stubb to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - World
Finland’s president says Putin should be worried after Trump’s shift on Ukraine territory

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 7:51


As the leader of a NATO nation that shares an 830-mile border with Russia, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has been a key voice in Europe’s response to the war in Ukraine. In a speech to the U.N. Security Council this week, he welcomed what he called an apparent shift in tone on Ukraine and Russia by President Trump. Geoff Bennett sat down with Stubb to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
UNCF head on how historic $70M donation will bolster HBCUs

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 7:24


The UNCF received a landmark $70 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The money will be used to bolster the endowments of historically Black colleges and universities, helping to close long-standing gaps in resources. It’s part of a billion-dollar capital campaign to ensure HBCUs can thrive well into the future. Geoff Bennett discussed the outlook with Dr. Michael Lomax. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Law professor sues West Point over rules he says curb free speech

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 7:51


The U.S. Military Academy at West Point is facing a lawsuit that claims it’s violating the First Amendment. The suit, filed by its own law professor, Tim Bakken, alleges that the academy is banning professors from expressing opinions in the classroom and demanding that they seek approval to speak publicly. Geoff Bennett sat down with Bakken to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Schumer says Trump ‘totally derelict’ for scrapping negotiations to avoid shutdown

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 8:35


The federal government is heading towards a shutdown in one week with no potential solution in sight. President Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, saying what they are asking for in negotiations is “unserious and ridiculous.” Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen. Schumer to discuss the negotiations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Schumer says Trump ‘totally derelict’ for scrapping negotiations to avoid shutdown

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 8:35


The federal government is heading towards a shutdown in one week with no potential solution in sight. President Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, saying what they are asking for in negotiations is “unserious and ridiculous.” Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen. Schumer to discuss the negotiations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
‘A Thousand Ways to Die’ offers a personal and historical take on the impact of violence

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 8:48


Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee has spent his career chronicling the daily toll of violence and inequality. In his new book, he blends journalism with personal narrative to show how racism, trauma and violence cut lives short and carry on across generations. Geoff Bennett sat down with Lee to discuss "A Thousand Ways to Die: The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Why some stations won’t air Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 6:22


Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night less than a week after ABC suspended his show following his comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk. But two of the largest station ownership groups, Sinclair and Nexstar, say they won’t carry the program on their ABC affiliates. Kimmel’s suspension sparked protests and concerns about free speech. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dylan Byers of Puck. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
What is Antifa and why Trump wants to label it a terrorist organization

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 4:17


President Trump is targeting the Antifa movement, labeling it a “domestic terrorist organization,” even though no such designation exists under U.S. law. The move comes less than two weeks after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed at a college campus event. The man accused of shooting Kirk has no publicly known link to the movement. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Luke Baumgartner. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Man convicted of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course last year

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 3:44


Ryan Routh, the man charged with trying to kill Donald Trump at his Florida golf club last year, was convicted on five charges, including attempted assassination, assaulting a federal officer and possession of a firearm. Routh could face life in prison when he is sentenced in December. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with David Fischer of the Associated Press. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Ex-DOJ official weighs in on Trump pressuring Bondi to prosecute political opponents

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 6:07


To discuss President Trump pressuring the Justice Department to prosecute his political opponents, Geoff Bennett spoke with Mary McCord. She's a former acting assistant attorney general for national security and was a longtime prosecutor. She is now executive director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the future of the MAGA movement

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 6:33


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 pace of actions coming from President Trump eight months into his term and the future of his MAGA movement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Politics Monday
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the future of the MAGA movement

PBS NewsHour - Politics Monday

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 6:33


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 pace of actions coming from President Trump eight months into his term and the future of his MAGA movement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Ex-DOJ official weighs in on Trump pressuring Bondi to prosecute political opponents

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 6:07


To discuss President Trump pressuring the Justice Department to prosecute his political opponents, Geoff Bennett spoke with Mary McCord. She's a former acting assistant attorney general for national security and was a longtime prosecutor. She is now executive director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the future of the MAGA movement

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 6:33


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 pace of actions coming from President Trump eight months into his term and the future of his MAGA movement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Historian Jill Lepore explores the Constitution and its interpretations in ‘We the People’

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 7:19


Originalism is often countered by the idea that the Constitution is a living, breathing document meant to be interpreted and changed along with the times. Jill Lepore is a historian at Harvard University and author of the new book, “We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution.” Geoff Bennett sat down with Lepore for our series, On Democracy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Woman wrongfully detained in immigration raid describes what she endured

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 7:58


A U.S. citizen was caught in the middle of the Trump administration’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement. Andrea Velez says she was wrongfully arrested this past summer in downtown Los Angeles during an ICE raid. She spent two nights in jail and faced a felony charge the Justice Department later dropped. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with Velez and her attorney, Luis Carrillo. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates amid economic uncertainty

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 6:20


The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year, dropping it by a quarter point. The change could have an impact on many lending rates and the Fed suggested two more cuts by year's end. To discuss the cut and what's ahead, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ron Insana, a contributor to CNBC and publisher of the Substack column, The Message of the Markets. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Manchin reflects on Senate career and outlines his vision of leadership in ‘Dead Center’

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 8:55


From his roots in West Virginia to his pivotal role in some of Washington’s fiercest battles, Joe Manchin built a career on bucking partisan lines and pushing for pragmatism over ideology. In his new memoir, he recounts stories from the Senate, interactions with the White House and outlines his vision of leadership. Manchin joined Geoff Bennett to discuss "Dead Center." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
What makes this week’s Federal Reserve meeting unprecedented

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 5:22


The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a point when it meets on Wednesday, the first cut in about a year. It has been described by those who watch the Fed as the most unprecedented meeting in many years due to political pressure from President Trump. Geoff Bennett discussed more with David Wessel of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Lisa Lawson explores the neuroscience of adolescence in ‘Thrive’

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 6:16


The Annie E. Casey Foundation is perhaps best known for its work helping America’s youth. Lisa Lawson, the president and CEO, has done extensive research into the development of teenagers. She joined Geoff Bennett to discuss her new book, "Thrive: How the Science of the Adolescent Brain Helps Us Imagine a Better Future for All Children." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
How to talk with kids about violent images of Charlie Kirk’s killing

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 9:37


The rapid online spread of graphic images tied to Charlie Kirk’s killing has raised questions about how to talk to kids about political violence. Within hours of Kirk’s death, videos of the shooting had been seen more than 40 million times on TikTok, Instagram and X. We hear from parents and teens about their concerns, and Geoff Bennett speaks with clinical psychologist Tori Cordiano for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Retired accountant realizes lifelong dream of joining LSU’s marching band

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 6:51


At 66 years old, Kent Broussard has proven it’s never too late to chase a dream. After retiring from a long career in accounting, he enrolled at Louisiana State University as a full-time student with one goal in mind: to finally earn his place in the famed Tiger Marching Band. Geoff Bennett speaks with Broussard about his journey for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Authorities piece together killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 6:08


Federal agents are intensifying their search for the person who shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The 31-year-old was killed yesterday as he was speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University. Geoff Bennett has the latest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy