Washington Week - December 31, 2010

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Boston Marathon Bombing and the Politics of Gun Control

In a week that stunned the nation, we look at the attack on the Boston Marathon and the suspect manhunt that has consumed the city of Boston. Also, we look at the politics behind the ?shameful? defeat of gun control legislation. Plus, how do leaders respond to uncertain times. Joining Gwen: Tom...

Air date: 04/20/2013 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2364999628/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false In a week that stunned the nation, we look at the attack on the Boston Marathon and the suspect manhunt that has consumed the city of Boston. Also, we look at the politics behind the ?shameful? defeat of gun control legislation. Plus, how do leaders respond to uncertain times. Joining Gwen: Tom... /episodes/get/8592 /episode/8592 Washington Week: Boston Marathon Bombing and the Politics of Gun Control /episode-player/8592

States on Guns, Kentucky Troubles, and Evolving Opinions�

We discuss whether the States are tired of waiting on Congress for gun reform and taking matters into their own hands. Recently, American?s attitudes have shifted on some social issues. Why does abortion continue to be the exception to the rule? Also, how is Obama helping his fellow Democrats up...

Air date: 04/12/2013 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2364995905/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false We discuss whether the States are tired of waiting on Congress for gun reform and taking matters into their own hands. Recently, American?s attitudes have shifted on some social issues. Why does abortion continue to be the exception to the rule? Also, how is Obama helping his fellow Democrats up... /episodes/get/8515 /episode/8515 Washington Week: States on Guns, Kentucky Troubles, and Evolving Opinions� /episode-player/8515

The Gun Debate, the President's Budget and the Political Cal

The Senate voted to begin debating legislation to curb gun violence. Also, Obama?s $3.8 trillion budget plan that rankled both Republicans and Democrats. Plus, the political calculation behind the president?s outreach to conservatives. Joining Gwen: Ed O?Keefe, Washington Post; John Harwood CNBC...

Air date: 04/12/2013 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2364995898/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The Senate voted to begin debating legislation to curb gun violence. Also, Obama?s $3.8 trillion budget plan that rankled both Republicans and Democrats. Plus, the political calculation behind the president?s outreach to conservatives. Joining Gwen: Ed O?Keefe, Washington Post; John Harwood CNBC... /episodes/get/8516 /episode/8516 Washington Week: The Gun Debate, the President's Budget and the Political Cal /episode-player/8516

North Korea Blusters, Jobs & the Economy, and Political Wrap

Air date: 04/06/2013 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2364991715/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false /episodes/get/8456 /episode/8456 Washington Week: North Korea Blusters, Jobs & the Economy, and Political Wrap /episode-player/8456

States vs. Guns, Royal Visits, and Obama?s Budget

On the Webcast Extra: we discuss states, tired of a divided Congress, that are taking gun issues into their own hands. What does King Abdullah's visit to the U.S. foreshadow about his country?s relationship with Syria and Iran? Finally, can two Republicans who lost their Senate seats make it back...

Air date: 04/05/2013 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2364991726/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false On the Webcast Extra: we discuss states, tired of a divided Congress, that are taking gun issues into their own hands. What does King Abdullah's visit to the U.S. foreshadow about his country?s relationship with Syria and Iran? Finally, can two Republicans who lost their Senate seats make it back... /episodes/get/8458 /episode/8458 Washington Week: States vs. Guns, Royal Visits, and Obama?s Budget /episode-player/8458

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October 29, 2010

With just days until the elections, candidates unleash a final avalanche of accusations and ads. A look at the landscape and the final push to energize voters. Dan Balz (Washington Post), Jeanne Cummings (Politico), Major Garrett (National Journal)...

Air date: 10/29/2010 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1628796540/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false With just days until the elections, candidates unleash a final avalanche of accusations and ads. A look at the landscape and the final push to energize voters. Dan Balz (Washington Post), Jeanne Cummings (Politico), Major Garrett (National Journal)... /episodes/get/4050 http://www.wgby.org/episode/4050 Washington Week: October 29, 2010 /episode-player/4050

From the Vault: August 20, 1999

After Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) won the Ames Straw Poll this past Saturday, we look back into our vault and examine the 1999 straw poll won by George W. Bush. Michael Duff, Time Magazine, examines what it takes to win in Iowa. Also, a look at the early drug controversy in Bush's race for the...

Air date: 08/17/2011 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2096804664/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false After Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) won the Ames Straw Poll this past Saturday, we look back into our vault and examine the 1999 straw poll won by George W. Bush. Michael Duff, Time Magazine, examines what it takes to win in Iowa. Also, a look at the early drug controversy in Bush's race for the... /episodes/get/3935 http://www.wgby.org/episode/3935 Washington Week: From the Vault: August 20, 1999 /episode-player/3935

September 28, 2012

Special Washington Week from St. Louis, Missouri: With 40 days to go before the election, can Mitt Romney regain lost ground in a half dozen battleground states? Does early voting have an impact on the election? Also, we preview the upcoming debates. Joining Gwen: Â Jeff Zeleny, New York Times; Nia-...

Air date: 09/29/2012 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2285089589/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Special Washington Week from St. Louis, Missouri: With 40 days to go before the election, can Mitt Romney regain lost ground in a half dozen battleground states? Does early voting have an impact on the election? Also, we preview the upcoming debates. Joining Gwen: Â Jeff Zeleny, New York Times; Nia-... /episodes/get/4067 http://www.wgby.org/episode/4067 Washington Week: September 28, 2012 /episode-player/4067

July 15, 2011

President Obama predicts economic "Armageddon" if the debt ceiling isn't raised by the Aug 2 deadline. Democrats want tax hikes. Republicans want spending cuts. Gwen Ifill drills down on the facts & fiction surrounding the budget crisis with Michael Duffy, TIME Magazine; Gloria Borger, CNN; John...

Air date: 07/15/2011 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2057017184/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false President Obama predicts economic "Armageddon" if the debt ceiling isn't raised by the Aug 2 deadline. Democrats want tax hikes. Republicans want spending cuts. Gwen Ifill drills down on the facts & fiction surrounding the budget crisis with Michael Duffy, TIME Magazine; Gloria Borger, CNN; John... /episodes/get/3952 http://www.wgby.org/episode/3952 Washington Week: July 15, 2011 /episode-player/3952

Egyptian Unrest and Alan Simpsonâ��s â��Gangnam Styleâ��

On the Webcast Extra: The panelists break down the ongoing unrest in post-Arab Spring Egypt as the people prepare to vote on a new constitution. Also, Alan Simpsonâ��s take on â��Gangnam Styleâ�� in an attempt to attract millennials to his debt reduction campaign. Â Plus a month later, the panelists...

Air date: 12/08/2012 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2313835963/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false On the Webcast Extra: The panelists break down the ongoing unrest in post-Arab Spring Egypt as the people prepare to vote on a new constitution. Also, Alan Simpsonâ��s take on â��Gangnam Styleâ�� in an attempt to attract millennials to his debt reduction campaign. Â Plus a month later, the panelists... /episodes/get/6405 http://www.wgby.org/episode/6405 Washington Week: Egyptian Unrest and Alan Simpson’s ”Gangnam Style” /episode-player/6405

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