Washington Week - February 12, 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...

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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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December 30, 2011

Four days before the Iowa Caucuses, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul lead, but Rick Santorum may surprise come voting day. Plus, how will Congressional retirements affect Democrats' efforts to retain control of the Senate in 2012? Joining Gwen from Iowa: Karen Tumulty, The Washington Post; Jeff Zeleny, The...

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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2182010716/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Four days before the Iowa Caucuses, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul lead, but Rick Santorum may surprise come voting day. Plus, how will Congressional retirements affect Democrats' efforts to retain control of the Senate in 2012? Joining Gwen from Iowa: Karen Tumulty, The Washington Post; Jeff Zeleny, The... /episodes/get/3916 http://www.wgby.org/episode/3916 Washington Week: December 30, 2011 /episode-player/3916

October 21, 2011

Analysis of possible paths forward in Libya now that Moammar Gadhafi is dead. Will the U.S. play a role in nation building? President Obama announces all U.S. troops will be out of Iraq by year's end. And why the GOP debates have become pivotal in the 2012 presidential race. Joining Gwen: Martha...

Air date: 10/21/2011 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2158015514/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Analysis of possible paths forward in Libya now that Moammar Gadhafi is dead. Will the U.S. play a role in nation building? President Obama announces all U.S. troops will be out of Iraq by year's end. And why the GOP debates have become pivotal in the 2012 presidential race. Joining Gwen: Martha... /episodes/get/4047 http://www.wgby.org/episode/4047 Washington Week: October 21, 2011 /episode-player/4047

Friday, March 11, 2011

The panel looks at the developments in Libya, rising gas prices, the battles over the federal budget and the US assistance after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Plus, we look at the life of our colleague and longtime Washington Week panelist, David Broder. Gwen is joined by Dan Balz, The...

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September 21, 2012

As Mitt Romney ends a tough week by releasing another year of tax returns, we look at the effects of the leaked â��47 percentâ�� video on his campaign. Also, we sift through the recent onslaught of polls in the countdown to November. Joining Gwen: Â John Harwood, CNBC and New York Times; Gloria Borger,...

Air date: 09/22/2012 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2282557197/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false As Mitt Romney ends a tough week by releasing another year of tax returns, we look at the effects of the leaked â��47 percentâ�� video on his campaign. Also, we sift through the recent onslaught of polls in the countdown to November. Joining Gwen: Â John Harwood, CNBC and New York Times; Gloria Borger,... /episodes/get/4063 http://www.wgby.org/episode/4063 Washington Week: September 21, 2012 /episode-player/4063

January 7, 2011

2011 starts with a bang of the gavel. John Boehner and the GOP take control of the House but are already arguing with Democrats over the deficit and health care. A reorganization at the White House too, with new players coming and going. Joining Gwen this week, John Dickerson (Slate/CBS), Major...

Air date: 01/07/2011 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1726997264/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false 2011 starts with a bang of the gavel. John Boehner and the GOP take control of the House but are already arguing with Democrats over the deficit and health care. A reorganization at the White House too, with new players coming and going. Joining Gwen this week, John Dickerson (Slate/CBS), Major... /episodes/get/3948 http://www.wgby.org/episode/3948 Washington Week: January 7, 2011 /episode-player/3948

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