On August 4, 2026, PBS News explored a hypothetical scenario where a major national security threat may come not from missiles or bombs, but from a deliberately engineered pathogen. This scenario is the core of ‘Biological War: A Scenario,’ a book written by Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen.
Geoff Bennett, known for his incisive reporting and insightful analysis, discussed the nation’s readiness to tackle such biological threats with Jacobsen on the PBS News podcast, ‘Settle In.’ As co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, Bennett uses his platform to delve into the intricate political and cultural dimensions influencing American life.