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The U.S. Winds Down the War in Afghanistan
July 10, 2021 01:08 - 23 MBPresident Biden announced that all U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan by the end of August. The panel also discussed what has unfolded in the 6 months following the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, Biden’s challenges abroad in Haiti, & the Delta variant surge in the U.S.
The Washington Week Bookshelf: “Nightmare Scenario”
July 03, 2021 01:15 - 14.8 MBThe Washington Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb & Damian Paletta join moderator Yamiche Alcindor for an in-depth discussion into the Trump administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, from their new book “Nightmare Scenario.”
President Biden Visits Surfside After Deadly Collapse
July 03, 2021 01:14 - 23 MBPresident Biden met with families impacted by the condominium collapse near Miami, Fla. as rescue workers continue to search for survivors. The panel also discussed the House’s new select committee to investigate Jan. 6 & Biden’s missed vaccine COVID-19 goals.
Juneteenth: The Newest American Federal Holiday
June 19, 2021 01:25 - 9.86 MBPresident Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S. The panel discussed the racial injustice the country continues to face, plus Vice President Kamala Harris’s historic march in a Pride parade.
President Biden & Vladimir Putin Face Off In Historic Summit
June 19, 2021 01:10 - 22.8 MBPresident Biden pressed Russian leader Putin on human rights, climate change, ransomware hacks & more at a summit in Geneva. The panel discussed what their conversation means for the U.S., plus the Supreme Court weighs in on the Affordable Care Act.
President Joe Biden’s First Overseas Trip
June 12, 2021 00:25 - 20.6 MBPresident Biden is on his first trip abroad, promoting democracy as he meets with the G7 ahead of a meeting next week with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. The panel discussed the challenges abroad, as well as Vice President Harris’s trip to Central America to deal with immigration. Ed O'Keefe of CBS News co-moderates.
The Battle Over Voting Rights
June 05, 2021 01:05 - 20.7 MBPresident Biden tasked Vice President Harris with protecting voting rights as states across the country enact strict new voting laws. The panel also discussed former President Trump’s plan for campaign-style rallies as he plots a return to the public eye.
America Faces Its History of Race Violence
May 29, 2021 01:14 - 16.7 MBNext week marks the 100-year anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre that ravaged a community known as “Black Wall Street.” The panel also discussed the 1917 East St. Louis Massacre, the gaps in our education, & what the major political and culture changes seen in the country over the past year.
George Floyd’s Death: One Year Later
May 29, 2021 01:13 - 23.1 MBA year after George Floyd was murdered by former officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis, the panel discussed what’s changed, what hasn’t and where racial justice and policing reforms stand in Capitol Hill.
Abortion Rights Under Fire & the Latest on COVID Restrictions
May 22, 2021 01:11 - 12.6 MBThe Supreme Court announced it will take up a case that challenges Roe v. Wade, as states pass new laws restricting abortion access. The panel also discussed the latest CDC guidance on masks, and how businesses are struggling to adjust in a post-COVID vaccine world.
Abortion Rights Under Fire & the latest on COVID Restrictions
May 22, 2021 01:11 - 12.6 MBThe Supreme Court announced it will take up a case that challenges Roe v. Wade, as states pass new laws restricting abortion access. The panel also discussed the latest CDC guidance on masks, and how businesses are struggling to adjust in a post-COVID vaccine world.
President Biden and The Israeli-Palestinian Ceasefire
May 22, 2021 01:07 - 23.1 MBIsrael and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire but President Biden faces challenges to broker a more lasting peace. The panel also discussed the debate over a bipartisan commission to investigate the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6th.
President Biden and Israeli-Palestinian Ceasefire
May 22, 2021 01:07 - 23.1 MBIsrael and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire but President Biden faces challenges to broker a more lasting peace. The panel also discussed the debate over a bipartisan commission to investigate the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6th.
Middle East Crisis, Plus Racial Disparities in School Reopening
May 15, 2021 01:04 - 13.7 MBPresident Biden is facing pressure from all sides as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militia group Hamas escalates. The panel also discussed how the pandemic revealed racial disparities in students returning to school.
Israeli-Palestinian Crisis & Racial Gap in School Reopening
May 15, 2021 01:04 - 13.7 MBPresident Biden is facing pressure from all sides as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militia group Hamas escalates. The panel also discussed how the pandemic revealed racial disparities in students returning to school.
New CDC Mask Guidelines & GOP Civil War
May 15, 2021 00:56 - 23.1 MBFully vaccinated Americans can now go maskless, according to new CDC guidelines. The panel also discussed House Republicans’ removal of Rep. Liz Cheney and President Biden’s response to the mounting crisis in the Middle East.
Separated Families Reunite, What’s Next on Immigration?
May 08, 2021 01:29 - 11.7 MBThe Biden administration announced some of the first reunifications of families separated at the border under former President Trump. The panel also discussed Biden’s plans to handle the sharp rise in child migrants at the border and prospects for reform.
GOP Clash and Biden’s Latest COVID-19 Plans
May 08, 2021 01:20 - 23.1 MBHouse Republicans are poised to purge Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) from leadership for speaking out against former President Trump’s election lies. The panel also discussed President Biden’s new COVID-19 vaccine goal and his proposed economic plans.
President Biden’s First 100 Days
May 01, 2021 00:54 - 23.1 MBPresident Biden addressed a joint session of Congress in the week where his administration crossed 100 days in office. The panel discussed Biden’s progress on COVID-19 & his challenges on key issues. Rachel Scott of ABC News guest moderates.
The Latest on Police Reform in Washington
May 01, 2021 00:54 - 6.45 MBA bipartisan group of members of Congress are negotiating plans for a potential new effort at passing police reform. The panel discussed the prospects for reform passing & recent police-related deaths. Rachel Scott of ABC News guest moderates.
The Washington Week Bookshelf: “Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power”
April 24, 2021 01:08 - 10.2 MBSusan Page of USA Today discusses the life and legacy of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and how she battled her way through the world of politics despite being underestimated, second-guessed and criticized by many. Peter Baker of The New York Times guest moderates.
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty in George Floyd Killing
April 24, 2021 01:01 - 23.1 MBFormer police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty for the murder of George Floyd. The panel discussed the future of race & policing in America as well as how President Biden will address the climate crisis. Peter Baker of The New York Times guest moderates.
100 Days Since the Capitol Insurrection
April 17, 2021 01:13 - 13.7 MBThe insurrection at the Capitol on January 6th scarred the nation, and the pieces that led to that day are still being put together. The panel discussed where the country stands since the event and what we’ve learned. Nancy Cordes of CBS News guest moderates.
President Biden Starts a Foreign Policy Shift
April 17, 2021 01:07 - 23.1 MBPresident Joe Biden announced a historic withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, as protests erupt over the killing of Daunte Wright. The panel discussed the president’s foreign policy and the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Nancy Cordes of CBS News guest moderates.
The Latest on Gun Control & Infrastructure
April 10, 2021 01:13 - 8.29 MBThe panel discussed how the Biden administration will enact gun control measures and reinforce the nation’s infrastructure. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report guest moderates.
Corporate Backlash on Voting Rights
April 10, 2021 01:06 - 23.1 MBThe battle over voting rights continues as big businesses criticize Georgia’s new voting laws. The panel discussed House Democrats’ voting rights bill H.R.1 and a new tape shedding light on dark money. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report guest moderates.
Attack At The Capitol & The Trial of Derek Chauvin
April 03, 2021 01:09 - 23.1 MBAnother Capitol police officer is dead, less than three months after the January 6th insurrection. The panel discussed the trial of Derek Chauvin and President Biden’s ambitious infrastructure plan. Lisa Desjardins of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.
CDC Warns of Possible COVID-19 Surge
April 03, 2021 01:05 - 9.14 MBPresident Biden is urging states to enforce mask mandates as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise.The panel discussed how the Biden administration will balance vaccine rollouts amid a growing number of cases. Lisa Desjardins of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.
President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy
March 27, 2021 01:16 - 10.5 MBPresident Biden is taking a different approach from former President Trump when it comes to foreign policy. The panel also discussed how the U.S. plans to help move a massive cargo ship stuck in the Suez Canal. Peter Baker of The New York Times guest moderates.
President Joe Biden’s First News Conference
March 27, 2021 01:09 - 23.1 MBPresident Biden’s first news conference focused on immigration, voting rights & gun reform. The panel discussed how Biden plans to address these issues. Peter Baker of The New York Times guest moderates.
U.S. Reaches President Biden’s Goal of 100 Million Vaccines
March 20, 2021 01:01 - 9.22 MBPresident Biden met his goal of administering 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office. The panel discussed Biden’s focus on the growing rate of vaccinations, his tour promoting the passage of a $1.9 trillion economic relief package & the challenges that remain ahead. Rachel Scott of ABC News guest moderates.
Horrors in Atlanta & Crisis at the Border
March 20, 2021 00:58 - 23 MBThree shootings in Atlanta, GA left 8 dead, including 6 women of Asian descent, raising fears of even more violence. The panel also discussed how the Biden administration is confronting a surge of migrants at the border. Rachel Scott of ABC News guest moderates.
A Look Back at a Year of COVID-19
March 13, 2021 02:14 - 20.7 MBIt’s the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic shifting the world as we once knew it. The panel reflected on one of the deadliest years in American history, & how the country is fighting to move forward. Susan Davis of NPR guest moderates.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Political Storm
March 13, 2021 02:12 - 8.95 MBDemocratic leaders from New York are calling for NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign, after multiple allegations of sexual assault & underreporting of nursing home deaths on his watch. The panel discussed Cuomo’s future as a political figure as the pandemic continues.
President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy Decisions
February 27, 2021 01:55 - 12.3 MBPresident Joe Biden launched his first overseas military action by striking Syria. The panel talked in depth about Biden's move to not penalize Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker guest moderates.
The COVID-19 Crisis & Investigating the Insurrection
February 27, 2021 01:52 - 20.7 MBThis week Washington dealt with President Biden’s COVID-19 relief bill, a mounting virus death toll, and the fallout from the January 6th insurrection on the Capitol. The panel discussed new details from congressional hearings into the riot, President Biden’s latest foreign policy efforts, and where the country stands on vaccine distribution. The New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker guest moderates.
President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy Push
February 20, 2021 02:19 - 9.1 MBPresident Joe Biden said America is back during a speech at a virtual Munich Security Conference. The panel discussed Biden’s plans to restart nuclear negotiations with Iran, and re-committing the country to NATO. Stay tuned for the panel’s discussion about the stories to watch next week. CBS Senior White House Correspondent Weijia Jiang guest moderates.
Biden sets deadlines for the COVID response as the GOP debates its future
February 20, 2021 02:19 - 23.1 MBPresident Joe Biden held his first town hall this week, answering about the vaccine rollout and his plans to get the country through the pandemic. The panel discussed where the Biden administration stands on the push to reopen classrooms, the government's response to Texas’s debilitating winter storm, and the cold war between Sen. Mitch McConnell and former President Donald Trump. CBS Senior White House Correspondent Weijia Jiang guest moderates.
President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 Agenda
February 13, 2021 02:37 - 6.59 MBAs the Senate grapples with impeachment, President Joe Biden kept the pandemic at the forefront of his agenda this week. While COVID-19 case numbers fall, new contagious variants of the virus could undo the progress. The panel discussed Biden’s efforts to get Americans vaccinated quickly, and the latest on the $1.9 trillion relief bill. ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl guest moderates.
The Second Impeachment Trial of Former President Trump
February 13, 2021 02:35 - 23.1 MBHouse impeachment managers presented their case against former President Trump this week alleging that Trump’s incited the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th. With the managers documenting in vivid detail the events from that day, some Senate Republicans appeared shaken by the presentation. The panel discussed the arguments made by Trump’s legal team, what the future looks like for the Republican Party, and Trump as a political figure. ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jona...
President Joe Biden’s Actions on Immigration
February 06, 2021 02:08 - 10.3 MBMore than 500 of the children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border under the Trump administration are still waiting to be reunited, as their parents cannot be found. The panel discussed how President Joe Biden is working to create a task force that aims to reunite the separated children, and the effectiveness of his new efforts. PBS NewsHour Correspondent Lisa Desjardins guest moderates.
President Biden & Congress Push For Stimulus As the GOP Faces A Reckoning
February 06, 2021 02:01 - 23 MBNearly a month after the insurrection at the Capitol, Republican leaders are desperate to unify their party ahead of next week’s impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, while members of Congress are still dealing with the traumatic effects. The panel discussed the fate of the GOP, and the next steps for President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. PBS NewsHour Correspondent Lisa Desjardins guest moderates.
President Joe Biden’s Latest Executive Actions
January 30, 2021 02:04 - 9.06 MBPresident Joe Biden has signed more executive orders during his first week in office than any other recent U.S. president. Our guest moderator Amna Nawaz discussed with the panel how President Biden is working to dismantle former President Donald Trump’s policies, and why he’s moving quickly to tackle many of the nation's key issues.
President Joe Biden’s First Full Week in Office
January 30, 2021 02:00 - 22.6 MBPresident Joe Biden marked his first full week as president, rolling back many of former President Donald Trump’s policies and working to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and other national crises. This week, the Biden administration announced that it plans to ramp up vaccinations as the pandemic’s deadliest month ends. Our guest moderator Amna Nawaz of the PBS NewsHour discussed with the panel the split within the Republican Party over former President Donald Trump’s impeachment, and the concern...
Reflecting on a Historic Presidential Transition
January 23, 2021 03:10 - 12.1 MBThe panelists take the time to reflect on the four years of Donald Trump’s presidency, and the beginning of Joe Biden’s tenure. Our guest moderator Amna Nawaz of the PBS NewsHour discusses this historic moment with the panelists and what it’s like reporting in a time of transition.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Take Office
January 23, 2021 03:10 - 22.6 MBIt was a groundbreaking week. President Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States alongside Kamala Harris, his barrier-breaking Vice President, both working to reunite the nation and combat the raging virus. As President Biden gets to work, lawmakers are still working to impeach his predecessor, former President Donald Trump. Our guest moderator Amna Nawaz of the PBS NewsHour discusses the inauguration with the panelists, as well as how the Biden administration is taki...
What’s Next As President-Elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration Nears
January 16, 2021 03:17 - 15.6 MBPresident Trump is now the first United States president to be impeached twice. This was the most bipartisan impeachment in history, but still only 10 House Republicans voted in favor of Trump’s impeachment. The panel discusses how the nation is bracing for both the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden as well as a second Trump impeachment trial, the emotional and political wreckage from the Capitol, and what comes next as President-Elect Biden’s term in office approaches. Yamiche Alcind...
President Donald Trump’s Second Impeachment & A Nation on Edge
January 16, 2021 03:04 - 22.6 MBPresident Trump is now the first United States president to be impeached twice. This was the most bipartisan impeachment in history, but still only 10 House Republicans voted in favor of Trump’s impeachment. The panel discusses how the nation is bracing for both the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden as well as a second Trump impeachment trial, the emotional and political wreckage from the Capitol, and what comes next as President-Elect Biden’s term in office approaches. Yamiche Alcind...
A Deeper Look at A Historic Week
January 09, 2021 03:03 - 12.7 MBIn this edition of our Extra, the panelists continue their conversation about the chaotic events that took place at the Capitol. The panel discusses what possible consequences there may be for the mob, and how the police response this week, compares to the police response to Black Lives Matter protests this past summer.
Mob Storms the Capitol, Congress Affirms President-elect Biden’s Win
January 09, 2021 02:53 - 22.6 MBIt was a chaotic week. As Congress met to confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s win, hundreds of President Trump’s supporters stormed into the Capitol to stop the electoral vote count, an event that stunned the nation. With just 12 days until Trump leaves office, Democrats are calling for him to resign, and calling for invoking the 25th Amendment or moving toward impeachment. Our guest moderator Yamiche Alcindor, discusses with the panel how the incident unfolded, and what deeper challenges cou...