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Settle In with PBS News

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James Brown
Covid-19
Economic Bubbles
Basketball
Abraham Lincoln
Democracy
Donald Trump
Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Winter Olympics
Red Lobster
Roaring Twenties
1929 Market Crash
NBA
Protests In Sports
Golden Age Of Black Sitcoms
Media Industry
London
Generative AI
Yellow Springs, United States
John Of John

Settle in with us each week for in-depth conversations with people we think you should know on topics that help explain the world around us. PBS News is supported by - www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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A weaponized biological pathogen could be "man's last invention' according to Annie Jacobsen, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author. Jacobsen sits down with Geoff Bennett to discuss her latest book, Biological War: A Scenari... more

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Emilee Hackney grew up in small-town Appalachia in a church that taught her men were meant to lead. In this episode of Settle In, she spoke with Amna Nawaz about her debut memoir, "All That's Unseen: An Appalachian Memoir," the world she grew up in a... more

Ben Wikler chaired the Democratic Party of Wisconsin for six years, leading to victories in numerous key contests in the battleground state. In this episode of Settle In, Wikler talks to Geoff Benett about his new book, "This is the Plan," which deta... more

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Simon Kuper is one of the few sports journalists who has now attended 10 World Cups. The author of "World Cup Fever: A Soccer Journey in Nine Tournaments" and co-author of "Soccernomics" joins Geoff Bennett to share the highs and lows of this year's ... more

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Recent Guests

Annie Jacobsen
Author of Biological War, A Scenario; national security journalist
Author and journalist
Episode: Is America prepared for biological war?
Emilee Hackney
Author of All That's Unseen, An Appalachian Memoir
Author/Writer
Episode: What we get wrong about Appalachia
Ben Wikler
Former chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin (2019-2025); author
Author of This is the Plan, How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy
Episode: A former Democratic Party chair's plan to save democracy
Simon Kuper
Author of World Cup Fever, A Soccer Journey in Nine Tournaments and co-author of Soccernomics
Author/Journalist
Episode: The highs and lows of the World Cup
Elizabeth Storder Pryor
Historian and Smith College professor
Smith College
Episode: Elizabeth Pryor on comedy, race and her father's legacy
Dave Portnoy
Founder of Barstool Sports
Barstool Sports
Episode: Can Dave Portnoy be canceled?
Tressie McMillan Cottom
Sociologist, writer, New York Times opinion columnist
Public intellectual and writer
Episode: Listen Again: The stories we tell ourselves about America
Soman Chainani
Best-selling author known for The School for Good & Evil
Author
Episode: The young adult author who thinks kids have 'lost the right to be young'
Helen Zoe Veit
Food historian and associate professor
Episode: How American kids became the pickiest eaters in history

Hosts

Geoff Bennett
Host of the show focusing on in-depth conversations in the PBS News context.
Amna Nawaz
Host of Settle In with PBS News; frequent interviewer shaping the show's political and cultural dialogue.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 166 ratings
  • No Mr Meacham

    Joe Biden is not King Lear, despite the senility.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Greg Dudek
    United States4 months ago
  • Brain food

    Thank you for intelligent discussion with guests whose deep knowledge fills a sorely needed chasm in the shallow discourse of American culture.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate Morgan Reade
    United States4 months ago
  • Interesting long form interviews

    The same high quality journalism as the NewsHour with added in-depth, genuine insights delivered with a personal touch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ccm&co
    United States6 months ago
  • Challenger and Cottom episodes

    Excellent, brought so much back to memory and loved hearing from Miles perspective and his experience. Also, Cottom so much wisdom; glad to know of her.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    N*SS
    United States6 months ago
  • Fantastic!

    I got hooked with the Challenger disaster anniversary episode. Lovely conversations, insightful, in depth, wonderful. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TrueOpera
    United States6 months ago

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Episodes are long-form and provide nuanced insights beyond surface-level reporting.
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Elizabeth Pryor on comedy, race and her father's legacy
Q: How did Pryor's approach to the N-word evolve over time, and why is that evolution significant?
He used the word as a form of protest and as a tool to confront racism publicly, while also reflecting how the word functioned differently within Black communities, a complexity that reshaped how audiences understood race and language.
Elizabeth Pryor on comedy, race and her father's legacy
Q: When did you first realize that the word was intertwined with your relationship with your father?
It became clear in a classroom moment and through ongoing study; the word's history and his use of it became inseparable from who he was as a person and as a public figure.
Listen Again: Dave Chappelle on Trump and the importance of comedy
Q: How do you guard your ability to say what you mean in an era of heightened scrutiny and potential repercussions?
He says he is strategic at times but generally doesn't edit for fear, prioritizing artistic integrity and the message over avoiding controversy.
Listen Again: Dave Chappelle on Trump and the importance of comedy
Q: You talk a lot about free speech, defending the First Amendment. Does supporting WISO feel like part of that effort during a politically charged time?
He views it as standing up for independent, local journalism and the principle that trustworthy information should be accessible and ethically produced, regardless of political pressure.
Listen Again: What happens when extremists come to town
Q: What happened to the V‑Dier castle and what's the town's status now?
The castle allowed organizers to convene with some safety, but legal and social pressures culminated in the group facing financial and reputational strain; the town's residents ultimately pushed back, illustrating grassroots resistance to extremist influence.

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Settle In features in-depth conversations with prominent journalists, authors, and cultural commentators, often exploring democracy, media, politics, history, and society through long-form interviews. Episodes frequently blend current events with historical context and personal storytelling, producing thoughtful analyses of power, culture, and civic life. A notable strength is its willingness to tackle controversial topics and invite high-profile guests from journalism, politics, and literature for nuanced, longer conversations that reward attentive listening. This makes it valuable for listeners seeking informed perspectives on how media, policy, and culture intersect in the modern world.

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1. Annie Jacobsen
2. Emilee Hackney
3. Ben Wikler
4. Simon Kuper
5. Elizabeth Storder Pryor
6. Dave Portnoy
7. Tressie McMillan Cottom
8. Soman Chainani

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