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Settle In with PBS News

Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett

Booking Overview

A weekly interview show focused on in-depth public-affairs conversations, with external guests including prominent authors, elected officials, senior government leaders, journalists, and business or entertainment figures. Agencies could credibly pitch nationally recognized experts with substantial leadership experience, timely books or policy expertise, or firsthand authority on major social issues; booking difficulty is high.

Metrics

Episodes: 46

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 5.4M subscribers

Instagram: 1.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

viewermail@newshour.org

appsupport@newshour.org

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Host

Amna Nawaz - Journalist and PBS News anchor known for interviewing political leaders, authors, policymakers, and other prominent figures on national and international issues.

Geoff Bennett - Journalist and PBS News anchor specializing in political reporting, public policy, and interviews with influential authors, public officials, and civic leaders.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established authors, elected officials, former senior government leaders, prominent journalists, and business or entertainment executives with authoritative firsthand experience or a timely book, policy perspective, or major public issue to discuss.
Required Achievements:  
Published major books, Held senior government or elected office, Led prominent organizations, Built distinguished careers in journalism, business, or entertainment

Recent Guest Discussions

Ari Emanuel - Dyslexia, Ambition, Rage, Family, And His Rise As A Hollywood Powerhouse.

Jon Ronson - Men’s Declining Sense Of Purpose, Social Disconnection, And The Limits Of The Term Toxic Masculinity.

Gavin Newsom - Democratic Strategy, Rural Voters, Congressional Redistricting, And A Potential 2028 Presidential Campaign.

Rozina Ali - Islamophobia In America, FBI Surveillance, And The Experiences Of Muslim American Families.

Craig Fugate - Disaster Preparedness, Climate Change, Emergency Response, Agency Politicization, And Hurricane Readiness.

Recent Topics

News, Public Affairs, Politics, Climate Change, Social Issues

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Settle In with PBS News
:

Ke Huy Quan on fame, failure and his comeback

October 06, 2026

Ke Huy Quan went from arriving in America as a refugee to starring in "Indiana Jones" and "The Goonies." Decades later, he made an Oscar-winning comeback. In this episode of Settle In, he talks with Amna Nawaz about his debut memoir "Never Say Die," his family's escape from Vietnam, the years he spent away from acting, and the people and experiences that helped him find his way back. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Nikole Hannah-Jones on the backlash to her viral essay about school choice

September 29, 2026

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones wrote a now-viral essay about her decision to send her daughter to high-poverty, predominantly Black public schools in her New York city neighborhood — and how they both feel about that choice 10 years later. In this episode of Settle In, she talks with Geoff Bennet about the immediate backlash to her essay, whether she regrets her choice and how to do better by kids in public schools. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newsho...

Ari Emanuel on dyslexia, rage and his rise to Hollywood powerhouse

September 22, 2026

Ari Emanuel is the powerhouse Hollywood agent who inspired Ari Gold on HBO's "Entourage." In this episode of Settle In, he talks with Amna Nawaz about his new memoir, "Roll the Calls," his childhood struggles with dyslexia, his relentless drive, and his famous brothers, Rahm and Ezekiel Emanuel. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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Frequently asked questions

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Settle In with PBS News
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How do I get in touch with Settle In with PBS News?

Settle In with PBS News is hosted by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett. Its publicly listed emails are viewermail@newshour.org and appsupport@newshour.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Settle In with PBS News?

The publicly listed emails for Settle In with PBS News: viewermail@newshour.org and appsupport@newshour.org.

How many listeners does Settle In with PBS News have?

Podseeker estimates Settle In with PBS News reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Settle In with PBS News?

Settle In with PBS News typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established authors, elected officials, former senior government leaders, prominent journalists, and business or entertainment executives with authoritative firsthand experience or a timely book, policy perspective, or major public issue to discuss. Common among recent guests: Published major books; Held senior government or elected office; Led prominent organizations. Recent guests include Ari Emanuel, Jon Ronson, and Gavin Newsom.

How hard is it to get booked on Settle In with PBS News?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Settle In with PBS News cover?

Recent episodes cover News, Public Affairs, Politics, Climate Change, and Social Issues. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

viewermail@newshour.org

appsupport@newshour.org

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