Geoff Bennett

Election preparations involve state and local jurisdictions with federal support, but the agency aiding these efforts is currently nonfunctional. Thomas Hicks, a former member of the Election Assistance Commission, discussed challenges in this election year.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes this Sunday after over 100 games across three countries. Journalist Simon Kuper and Geoff Bennett discussed the tournament's highs and lows on the 'Settle In' podcast.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss the implications of Sen. Lindsey Graham's passing for South Carolina and the Senate, as well as Sen. Mitch McConnell's health and the Democratic efforts to replace Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race.

The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, a Black man who disappeared during a Fourth of July trip to an island off Mississippi's Gulf Coast with three high school friends, is demanding a transparent investigation. His body was found days later in the water, and his family's attorney, Ben Crump, is involved in seeking answers.

David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss the fallout from the Maine Senate race with Geoff Bennett. Topics also include President Trump's comments at the NATO summit and Rahm Emanuel's criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

Rahm Emanuel called for a new approach to U.S.-Israel ties, criticizing Netanyahu’s government and advocating for changes in military aid and renewed efforts toward Palestinian statehood. The comments come amid divided American public opinion and the Democratic Party on support for Israel.

An ex-ambassador stated that the NATO summit revealed the alliance 'not in a great state.' Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO during the Obama administration and current senior fellow at Harvard University's Belfer Center, discussed developments in Iran and the NATO summit with Geoff Bennett.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by ICE agents in Houston during an attempted arrest. Federal officials claim he tried to flee and 'weaponized his vehicle' toward an officer who fired. Family members and local officials are demanding a full investigation.

The EEOC is abandoning a tool for combating workplace discrimination that has been used for over 60 years. The Department of Justice is challenging the legal framework underpinning this work, as discussed with Jenny Yang, a former chair of the EEOC.

The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran following Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration revoked a key waiver permitting the sale of Iranian oil, and Geoff Bennett discussed potential impacts on global oil supply with maritime security expert Ian Ralby.

President Trump's 2025 financial disclosure reveals over $2 billion in income from his businesses, more than triple the previous year's amount, with significant gains from the Trump family's cryptocurrency ventures. The report was discussed by Geoff Bennett with Eric Lipton of The New York Times.

The Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports. Geoff Bennett discussed the ruling with Katie Barnes, a senior writer for ESPN covering sports and gender.

The Supreme Court's conservative majority removed restrictions on political party spending for advertising and candidate-related expenses. Geoff Bennett and Rick Hasen discussed the ruling's implications.

The Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling striking down President Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The decision is among major rulings from the court’s term, which focused on significant political issues. The discussion was highlighted by Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe on SCOTUSblog.

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that President Trump cannot fire Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Board of Governors member. The decision was discussed by Cook's lead counsel, Abbe Lowell, with Geoff Bennett.

The Supreme Court expanded presidential authority while rejecting President Trump's effort to restrict mail-in voting. Trump is focusing on the SAVE Act, and progressive candidates are winning Democratic primaries.

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW discuss politics with Geoff Bennett, covering President Trump disrupting the GOP agenda, progressives winning Democratic primaries in New York, and Vice President JD Vance's defense of Richard Nixon.

Following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, entire neighborhoods in Caracas and surrounding communities have been reduced to ruins. The United States, the UN, and international aid teams are entering the disaster zone as the full scale of the catastrophe becomes clearer.

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Roundup's manufacturer, overturning a Missouri jury award for a man who claimed the herbicide caused cancer. The decision is expected to block thousands of similar lawsuits. Geoff Bennett discussed the topic with Dr. Chadi Nabhan, author of a book on the Monsanto trials.

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is planning to go public and aims to raise $75 billion through its IPO, which would value the company at $1.7 trillion, making it the most valuable publicly traded company in the world.

Spiking energy prices drove inflation to a 3-year high of 4.2% annually in May, with energy costs accounting for over 60% of the increase. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, rose 2.9%.

The U.S. military conducted self-defense strikes against Iran following the downing of an Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump confirmed both crew members were safe and uninjured after the incident off the coast of Oman.

CBS News fired '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley after a contentious staff meeting where he clashed with new Executive Producer Nick Bilton and accused Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the show. Steve Kroft, a '60 Minutes' correspondent for 30 seasons before retiring, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the situation.

Half a dozen states held primary elections, offering insights into key midterm races, including California's governor race where ballots remain uncounted. Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections discusses the implications with Geoff Bennett.

Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright discuss the limits of President Trump's power, focusing on his influence over congressional Republicans, partisan politics, and the Freedom 250 initiative. The conversation is part of a political news segment hosted by Geoff Bennett.

Jonathan Capehart and Matthew Continetti discuss the week in politics, focusing on Trump's strength in GOP primaries, the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton, and Jill Biden's remarks on the former president's health.

Martha Raddatz's new book 'The Hero Next Door' focuses on the sacrifices of service members, their families, and everyday Americans. The book was discussed in an interview with Geoff Bennett.