Washington Week - October 14, 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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September 13, 2002 (Part 2)

One year after the September 11 attacks, 18 journalists joined Gwen Ifill in a special one hour Washington Week. We looked back at how the country evolved over the first year post-September 11. In Part 2, we explore whether or not America is safer, the growing government, the expansion of law...

Air date: 09/01/2011 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2114374604/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false One year after the September 11 attacks, 18 journalists joined Gwen Ifill in a special one hour Washington Week. We looked back at how the country evolved over the first year post-September 11. In Part 2, we explore whether or not America is safer, the growing government, the expansion of law... /episodes/get/4058 http://www.wgby.org/episode/4058 Washington Week: September 13, 2002 (Part 2) /episode-player/4058

January 21, 2011

As President Obama welcomes Chinese president Hu Jintao to Washington, the House GOP votes to repeal his health care bill. Now, the focus on the State of the Union address and President Obama's economic goals for 2011. Plus, the new wave of retiring senators. Around the table: Peter Baker, Doyle...

Air date: 01/21/2011 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1757869416/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false As President Obama welcomes Chinese president Hu Jintao to Washington, the House GOP votes to repeal his health care bill. Now, the focus on the State of the Union address and President Obama's economic goals for 2011. Plus, the new wave of retiring senators. Around the table: Peter Baker, Doyle... /episodes/get/3943 http://www.wgby.org/episode/3943 Washington Week: January 21, 2011 /episode-player/3943

October 19, 2012

As President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney prepare for their final debate, the roundtable analyzes the fiesty, second debate, the ever-tightening poll numbers, and the issues that are most important in the countdown to Election Day. Joining Gwen: Peter Baker, New York Times; John Dickerson, Slate...

Air date: 10/20/2012 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2294226987/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false As President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney prepare for their final debate, the roundtable analyzes the fiesty, second debate, the ever-tightening poll numbers, and the issues that are most important in the countdown to Election Day. Joining Gwen: Peter Baker, New York Times; John Dickerson, Slate... /episodes/get/5985 http://www.wgby.org/episode/5985 Washington Week: October 19, 2012 /episode-player/5985

July 29, 2011

Lawmakers prepare to work through the weekend to reach a debt deal and avoid a U.S. default. What will it take to break the stalemate and how would a default impact Americans? Plus, how Obama, Boehner, and Reid have played it so far. Joining Gwen Ifill: Major Garrett, National Journal; Jeanne...

Air date: 07/29/2011 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2075319968/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Lawmakers prepare to work through the weekend to reach a debt deal and avoid a U.S. default. What will it take to break the stalemate and how would a default impact Americans? Plus, how Obama, Boehner, and Reid have played it so far. Joining Gwen Ifill: Major Garrett, National Journal; Jeanne... /episodes/get/3964 http://www.wgby.org/episode/3964 Washington Week: July 29, 2011 /episode-player/3964

1994 Special Election

In the wake of the Congressional special election upset in New York this week, we look back into the "Vault" at parallels to a 1994 special election. Like this year, in which a national issue (Medicare Reform) shaped the debate, in 1994 the issue was Bill Clinton's popularity. It was the first...

Air date: 05/27/2011 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1953920779/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false In the wake of the Congressional special election upset in New York this week, we look back into the "Vault" at parallels to a 1994 special election. Like this year, in which a national issue (Medicare Reform) shaped the debate, in 1994 the issue was Bill Clinton's popularity. It was the first... /episodes/get/3862 http://www.wgby.org/episode/3862 Washington Week: 1994 Special Election /episode-player/3862

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