Journalist | PBS NewsHour Co-Anchor | Author of "Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms" (March 24, 2026)https://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mqpmaihvol22At 39 years old, on this stage, Lionel Messi is still showing us why he's the best player in the world. Just extraordinary.15 Jul 2026 20:55 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpmaihvol22https://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mqotgcflrz2lMy latest on Substack --> ICE has historic funding and a congressional mandate for body cameras. What it doesn't have is footage of the deaths in Biddeford and Houston. https://open.substack.com/pub/geoffrbennett/p/two-fatal-ice-shootings-in-a-week?r=kmv8k&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true15 Jul 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqotgcflrz2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mqmiy7appq2gWASHINGTON (AP) — Trump backs away from Strait of Hormuz tolls and instead calls for trade deals with Gulf countries.14 Jul 2026 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmiy7appq2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mqkmimslpb2iAs was the case in Houston with Lorenzo Salgado Araujo --> BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — Homeland Security secretary said man killed by ICE in Maine was not the target of warrant, Maine Sen. Angus King says.13 Jul 2026 21:17 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqkmimslpb2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mqkhvnrtea23ICE shot and killed a Colombian man in Maine. This is the 2nd time in a week the agency used deadly force https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/ice-shot-and-killed-a-colombian-man-in-maine-this-is-the-2nd-time-in-a-week-the-agency-used-deadly-force13 Jul 2026 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqkhvnrtea23https://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mp4nilb6hk2aWASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end legal protections for Haitians, Syrians.25 Jun 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4nilb6hk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mksywqjfek25(Reuters) US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs, for now01 May 2026 20:49 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksywqjfek25https://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mkrya5cemg22WaPo: Trump’s border wall expansion has bulldozed an ancient tribal site in the Arizona desert—damaging a massive Indigenous ground etching that is believed to be at least 1,000 years old. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/04/30/border-wall-damage-indigenous-arizona/01 May 2026 11:04 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrya5cemg22https://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mkncdfpuj22rWASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances.29 Apr 2026 14:22 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkncdfpuj22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mkleex4j3k25WASHINGTON (AP) — King Charles III urges 'unyielding resolve' in backing Ukraine against Russia and heralds NATO in address to Congress.28 Apr 2026 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkleex4j3k25https://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mjztaflhic2jVirginia votes today on gerrymandering. But the bigger fight isn't on tonight's ballot — it's at the Supreme Court. If Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act gets overturned, Southern states could redraw their maps before 2028 and give Republicans up to a dozen seats. https://substack.com/home/post/p-19490556921 Apr 2026 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjztaflhic2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mjzssc4av224WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says US extending ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request as he waits for unified proposal from Islamic Republic.21 Apr 2026 20:23 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzssc4av224https://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mjf26bmoh42hI responded to a review of Black Out Loud in The Atlantic -- on fearlessness, creative freedom, what the book got right, and what it left out. This kind of conversation is exactly what I hoped the book would spark. Gift link: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/04/most-important-thing-dave-chappelle-ever-did/686779/?gift=YTkyHqEHCSy6nOtGA-nlS7S2OiC0scUm66B5C3fit7s&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share13 Apr 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjf26bmoh42hhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mj5vim64vc26The U.S. Postal Service announced this week that it's suspending employer pension contributions for its 640,000 workers. I wrote about what's driving the financial crisis and what it means for the people who show up every day to deliver your mail. https://substack.com/home/post/p-19377869110 Apr 2026 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5vim64vc26https://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mj2ky3yios2sMy latest on Substack: A ceasefire is in place. The questions aren't settled. Former U.S. officials from both parties break down what was actually agreed to -- and why the Strait of Hormuz may be Iran's most powerful card. --> https://open.substack.com/pub/geoffrbennett/p/a-ceasefire-with-iran-is-in-place?r=kmv8k&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true09 Apr 2026 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2ky3yios2shttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mi2lq5gxg22lThanks to @barnesandnoble.com for the invitation to reflect on the inspiration behind my book, "Black Out Loud," released this week! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/geoff-bennett-guest-post/27 Mar 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2lq5gxg22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mi2kpyqzfc2bI'll be joining my friend @joycewhitevance.bsky.social at 2:30PM ET over on her Substack to discuss my new book, "Black Out Loud," about the legacy of 90s sitcoms and the history of Black comedy. Grab a copy in print or audiobook wherever books are sold and join us! BlackOutLoudBook.com #booksky27 Mar 2026 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2kpyqzfc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mhqlkmcqc22dYou can read an excerpt of my new book, BLACK OUT LOUD, right now in @theatlantic.com ! Fans of 90s sitcoms and culture, this book is for you! #booksky https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/03/in-living-color-televisions-boldest-bet/686500/?gift=YTkyHqEHCSy6nOtGA-nlS_O148_So0B5IlUtshHgP-c&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share&fbclid=IwY2xjawQuT9lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEewsEFFRiZiVuGu6QjGoXB8lR0tE_As5bSgabA15Ikydsd3iSNIeonKc1r3UI_aem_6rLAbqu6VfCJEXPPsdHMVA23 Mar 2026 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqlkmcqc22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mgsho56hss2390s Black sitcoms were unmatched! Martin. Living Single. A Different World. In Living Color. All on the air at once, shaping culture in real time. Join @samsanders.bsky.social , @bodycourage.bsky.social & me in LA on 3/21 for a conversation about that era and the story behind it. #booksky #blacksky11 Mar 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsho56hss23https://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mgs6sxclek2jNew York! We’re going back to the 90s. Comedians Phoebe Robinson, Jordan Carlos and I are talking about the era when Martin, Living Single, and A Different World shaped the culture. The story behind Black Out Loud -- 3/26 in NYC. Pre-order & free tickets: BlackOutLoudBook.com #blacksky #booksky11 Mar 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgs6sxclek2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mggefbrcss2iFor a moment in the 1990s, Black comedy dominated TV. Martin. Living Single. Fresh Prince. In Living Color. My book, "Black Out Loud," tells the story of how that moment happened. Pre-order at your favorite indie book store or at BlackOutLoudBook.com #booksky06 Mar 2026 22:29 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mggefbrcss2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mgg6njlo4x2aCNN: Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/06/politics/russia-aiding-iran-targeting06 Mar 2026 20:46 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgg6njlo4x2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mgfrova4re25Here's a link to a livestream of the Jesse Jackson memorial service. Clinton, Obama, Biden and Harris are set to speak soon: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-rev-jesse-jackson-celebrated-in-memorial-service-with-obama-biden-and-clinton06 Mar 2026 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfrova4re25https://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mgfpuntvei2sCNBC: U.S. Customs and Border Protection told a Court of International Trade judge it cannot comply with his order to begin refunding reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/06/trump-trade-tariffs-refunds-customs-border-protection.html06 Mar 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfpuntvei2shttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mgdhmbeqge2pWASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin.05 Mar 2026 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdhmbeqge2phttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mgdg6sljtv2aNEW YORK (AP) — Dow drops 1,000 points as oil prices keep climbing because of the war with Iran.05 Mar 2026 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdg6sljtv2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/geoffrbennett.bsky.social/post/3mgamf6qkoa2v(Reuters) The US government shed 386,826 jobs in the first year of Trump's second term, according to government data04 Mar 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:chtnycl2mikd54poxevcdsnl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgamf6qkoa2v