© 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
DONATE
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

PBS News Hour

Jon Ronson joins Geoff Bennett on 'Settle In'

Season 2026 Episode 191 | 7m 08s

Jon Ronson’s new book, "The Castle," asks questions about what young men are being taught about what it means to be a man. Ronson joined Geoff Bennett on our PBS News podcast "Settle In" and discussed why certain visions of masculinity are proving so powerful right now.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
Watch • 56:45
PBS News Hour
September 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
September 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2026 E191 | 56:45
Watch • 6:57
PBS News Hour
News Wrap: Kennedy Center must give notice before changes
News Wrap: Judge says Kennedy Center must provide notice before making changes to building
Clip: S2026 E191 | 6:57
Watch • 8:22
PBS News Hour
Wheelchair tennis celebrates 50 years and a new popularity
Wheelchair tennis celebrates 50 years and a new wave of popularity
Clip: S2026 E191 | 8:22
Watch • 7:47
PBS News Hour
Qatari spokesman on regional war and path to U.S.-Iran talks
Qatari spokesman on regional war and the path back to U.S.-Iran talks
Clip: S2026 E191 | 7:47
Watch • 5:24
PBS News Hour
Congress approves sweeping new sanctions on Russia
Congress passes new sanctions on Russia and countries using Russian energy
Clip: S2026 E191 | 5:24
Watch • 6:28
PBS News Hour
Trump's crackdown makes it harder to become U.S. citizen
How Trump's immigration crackdown made it harder to become U.S. citizen
Clip: S2026 E191 | 6:28
Watch • 10:12
PBS News Hour
AI researcher Jacob Coxon warns what may lie ahead
As AI behavior raises concerns, ex-researcher Jacob Coxon warns what may lie ahead
Clip: S2026 E191 | 10:12
Watch • 57:46
PBS News Hour
September 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
September 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2026 E190 | 57:46
Watch • 11:08
PBS News Hour
Cuban official on Trump's threats as tensions with U.S. rise
Cuban official on Trump's threats as tensions with U.S. rise
Clip: S2026 E190 | 11:08
Watch • 3:07
PBS News Hour
North Carolina gives Dems' chance to flip GOP Senate seat
North Carolina Senate race emerges as Dems' best chance to flip GOP seat
Clip: S2026 E190 | 3:07