Washington Week - May 13, 2011

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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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Opposing Budget Proposals, Bipartisan Negotiations and CPAC

Republicans and Democrats unveiled their budget proposals this week, and President Obama travelled to Capitol Hill to broker a bipartisan deal. Meanwhile, Republicans met for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference where rising GOP stars rallied activists. Joining Gwen: John Dickerson,...

Air date: 03/16/2013 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2346011196/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Republicans and Democrats unveiled their budget proposals this week, and President Obama travelled to Capitol Hill to broker a bipartisan deal. Meanwhile, Republicans met for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference where rising GOP stars rallied activists. Joining Gwen: John Dickerson,... /episodes/get/8253 http://www.wgby.org/episode/8253 Washington Week: Opposing Budget Proposals, Bipartisan Negotiations and CPAC /episode-player/8253

March 4, 2011

As Democrats and Republicans debate spending cuts for the 2011 and 2012 budgets, the Obama administration also focuses on the continuing unrest in Libya. Also, the Supreme Court makes a controversial first amendment ruling, siding with a provacative Kansas church. Joining Gwen Ifill: John Harwood...

Air date: 03/04/2011 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1829633639/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false As Democrats and Republicans debate spending cuts for the 2011 and 2012 budgets, the Obama administration also focuses on the continuing unrest in Libya. Also, the Supreme Court makes a controversial first amendment ruling, siding with a provacative Kansas church. Joining Gwen Ifill: John Harwood... /episodes/get/4005 http://www.wgby.org/episode/4005 Washington Week: March 4, 2011 /episode-player/4005

August 5, 2011

The economy is the worst it's been in years. Why and how did we get to this point? Also, with all the infighting in Washington these past 3-months, how did the debt deal come together and how will it effect the 2012 elections? Also, voter confidence and its impact on the polls. With Michael Duffy,...

Air date: 08/05/2011 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2083058166/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The economy is the worst it's been in years. Why and how did we get to this point? Also, with all the infighting in Washington these past 3-months, how did the debt deal come together and how will it effect the 2012 elections? Also, voter confidence and its impact on the polls. With Michael Duffy,... /episodes/get/3906 http://www.wgby.org/episode/3906 Washington Week: August 5, 2011 /episode-player/3906

November 12, 2010

Election fallout continues: the President faces challenges abroad and George W. Bush focuses on his legacy. Jackie Calmes (NY Times) on the deficit commission's draft proposals, Naftali Bendavid (Wall Street Journal) examines leadership battles in Congress, Tom Gjelten (NPR) analyzes the global...

Air date: 11/12/2010 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1642358730/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Election fallout continues: the President faces challenges abroad and George W. Bush focuses on his legacy. Jackie Calmes (NY Times) on the deficit commission's draft proposals, Naftali Bendavid (Wall Street Journal) examines leadership battles in Congress, Tom Gjelten (NPR) analyzes the global... /episodes/get/4035 http://www.wgby.org/episode/4035 Washington Week: November 12, 2010 /episode-player/4035

February 17, 2012

As the GOP presidential primary race between Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney tightens, the panel previews the Arizona and Michigan primaries. Plus, President Barack Obama's proposed budget, a deal to extend payroll tax cuts, and tensions over Iran's nuclear program. Joining Gwen: Karen Tumulty,...

Air date: 02/17/2012 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2198498008/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false As the GOP presidential primary race between Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney tightens, the panel previews the Arizona and Michigan primaries. Plus, President Barack Obama's proposed budget, a deal to extend payroll tax cuts, and tensions over Iran's nuclear program. Joining Gwen: Karen Tumulty,... /episodes/get/3922 http://www.wgby.org/episode/3922 Washington Week: February 17, 2012 /episode-player/3922

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