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U.S. to Aid Syrian Rebels, NSA Leaks, Immigration and SCOTUS
U.S. to Aid Syrian Rebels, NSA Leaks, Immigration and SCOTUS
Air date: 06-15-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365026940/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The U.S. plans military support for Syrian rebels after determining President Assad’s troops have used chemical weapons, the national security and political fallout of Edward Snowden's NSA leaks, Congress moves towards immigration reform and the latest SCOTUS decision.  Joining Gwen: Mark Mazzetti... /episodes/get/9476 /episode/9476 Washington Week: U.S. to Aid Syrian Rebels, NSA Leaks, Immigration and SCOTUS /episode-player/9476
NSA Phone Surveillance and Obama's National Security Team
NSA Phone Surveillance and Obama's National Security Team
Air date: 06-08-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365023887/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The Fallout from the NSA collecting phone records and Internet data. Also, Obama announced the appointment of Susan Rice as his new national security adviser and Samantha Power to succeed Rice at the United Nations.  Plus, Congress tackles the growing problem of military sexual assaults. Joining... /episodes/get/9434 /episode/9434 Washington Week: NSA Phone Surveillance and Obama's National Security Team /episode-player/9434
Races to Watch in 2013 and 2014
Races to Watch in 2013 and 2014
Air date: 06-01-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365020521/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false In the Webcast Extra: our panelists discuss the midterm races to watch including races in Colorado, Minnesota, and Virginia.  Will President Obama and Democrats suffer losses in the 2014 elections?  Can Republicans recruit top-tier candidates? /episodes/get/9381 /episode/9381 Washington Week: Races to Watch in 2013 and 2014 /episode-player/9381
Democratic Dilemma, GOP Plight and the Tea Party
Democratic Dilemma, GOP Plight and the Tea Party
Air date: 06-01-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365020520/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The panelists analyze the multiple controversies facing Obama and Democrats including problems implementing the Affordable Care Act. Plus, the internal struggles among Republicans trying to overhaul the partyahead of the 2014 midterm elections. Joining Gwen: Amy Walter, Cook Political Report;... /episodes/get/9382 /episode/9382 Washington Week: Democratic Dilemma, GOP Plight and the Tea Party /episode-player/9382
Combating Terrorism, IRS Fallout, Paying for Disaster Relief
Combating Terrorism, IRS Fallout, Paying for Disaster Relief
Air date: 05-25-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365017809/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false We examine Obama’s national security speech in which he called for limits on U.S. drone strike use. Also, has the government lost credibility with the IRS scandal? Plus, paying for disaster relief and immigration reform clears a major hurdle.  Joining Gwen: Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times; Dan... /episodes/get/9325 /episode/9325 Washington Week: Combating Terrorism, IRS Fallout, Paying for Disaster Relief /episode-player/9325
2nd Term Distractions and President Obama’s Priorities
2nd Term Distractions and President Obama’s Priorities
Air date: 05-25-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365017814/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false In the Webcast Extra: investigations continue into the IRS targeting the tea party, the Benghazi attack, and the seizure of journalist’s phone records.  What are President Obama’s achievable priorities? Our panelists discuss the president’s second term distractions. /episodes/get/9326 /episode/9326 Washington Week: 2nd Term Distractions and President Obama’s Priorities /episode-player/9326
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August 12, 2011
August 12, 2011
Gwen Ifill reports from Iowa on the 2nd Republican primary debate and the Ames Straw Poll. Joined by Dan Balz, The Washington Post, they look at the testy exchanges on the debate stage. Plus, in the Washington Week studio, Judy Woodruff examines the White House's response to recent troublesome...
Air date: 08/12/2011
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2091283873/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Gwen Ifill reports from Iowa on the 2nd Republican primary debate and the Ames Straw Poll. Joined by Dan Balz, The Washington Post, they look at the testy exchanges on the debate stage. Plus, in the Washington Week studio, Judy Woodruff examines the White House's response to recent troublesome... /episodes/get/3892 /episode/3892 Washington Week: August 12, 2011 /episode-player/3892
From the Vault: August 20, 1999
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
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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 /episode/3935 Washington Week: From the Vault: August 20, 1999 /episode-player/3935
Webcast Extra - August 19, 2011
Webcast Extra - August 19, 2011
On the Webcast Extra: The panel looks at Bill Clinton's role in the 2012 election. Also, analysis of the GOP field and whether Mitt Romney or Rick Perry has the best kind of job creating experience. Plus, a report on the struggles ahead for the deficit super committee in a toxic Washington D.C.
Air date: 08/19/2011
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2099555396/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false On the Webcast Extra: The panel looks at Bill Clinton's role in the 2012 election. Also, analysis of the GOP field and whether Mitt Romney or Rick Perry has the best kind of job creating experience. Plus, a report on the struggles ahead for the deficit super committee in a toxic Washington D.C. /episodes/get/4137 /episode/4137 Washington Week: Webcast Extra - August 19, 2011 /episode-player/4137
August 19, 2011
August 19, 2011
Perry is in the race, Pawlenty is out and Bachmann won the straw poll. The GOP candidates continue to blame Obama for the sluggish economic recovery. Also, President Obama plans to announce a jobs program. John Dickerson guest hosts with: Jeff Zeleny, New York Times; Karen Tumulty, Washington Post...
Air date: 08/19/2011
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2099555386/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Perry is in the race, Pawlenty is out and Bachmann won the straw poll. The GOP candidates continue to blame Obama for the sluggish economic recovery. Also, President Obama plans to announce a jobs program. John Dickerson guest hosts with: Jeff Zeleny, New York Times; Karen Tumulty, Washington Post... /episodes/get/3897 /episode/3897 Washington Week: August 19, 2011 /episode-player/3897
Webcast Extra - August 26, 2011
Webcast Extra - August 26, 2011
On the Webcast Extra: The panel discusses how journalists worked around the uprising in Libya and if Obama's foreign policy vindication will help his re-election chances. Also, is it consequential if Sarah Palin is in or out of the GOP race? Plus, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact on today's...
Air date: 08/26/2011
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2107575969/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false On the Webcast Extra: The panel discusses how journalists worked around the uprising in Libya and if Obama's foreign policy vindication will help his re-election chances. Also, is it consequential if Sarah Palin is in or out of the GOP race? Plus, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact on today's... /episodes/get/9305 /episode/9305 Washington Week: Webcast Extra - August 26, 2011 /episode-player/9305
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