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Biden Agenda on The Line
October 22, 2021 04:00 - 1.88 GB VideoOur panel dissects what’s included in Biden’s economic agenda and the voting rights battle
Culture Wars and Economic Challenges
October 15, 2021 03:50 - 1.89 GB VideoThe panel discussed former Trump aide Steve Bannon’s refusal to appear in front of the Jan. 6 committee.
Haiti's Kidnapping Crisis
October 15, 2021 03:38 - 428 MB VideoThe panel discussed the crisis of insecurity and gang violence in Haiti and the case of 17 missionaries, who were kidnapped last weekend.
The Politics of Blue Origin
October 15, 2021 03:38 - 469 MB VideoThis week, William Shatner, aka Captain Kirk, blasted into space on a Blue Origin rocket.
Gang Crisis in Haiti: 17 Missionaries Kidnapped| Washington Week | October 22, 2021
October 15, 2021 03:38 - 428 MB VideoThe panel discussed the crisis of insecurity and gang violence in Haiti and the case of 17 missionaries, who were kidnapped last weekend.
Facebook Under Fire
October 09, 2021 03:58 - 1.01 GB VideoFacebook whistleblower tells lawmakers that the company knowingly spread misinformation.
Debt Deadlines and Threats to Democracy
October 08, 2021 20:37 - 1.89 GB VideoPres. Biden is still battling to get his legislative agenda passed and Jan. 6 select committee subpoena deadlines loom for Trump officials.
President Biden’s Domestic Challenges
September 04, 2021 01:04 - 1.06 GB VideoThe panel continues the conversation on the domestic challenges President Biden faces. The panel covered the rise of COVID-19 cases, the new Texas abortion ban, and the impacts of natural disasters sweeping through states.
America’s Longest War Ends
September 04, 2021 01:03 - 1.82 GB VideoThe U.S. has fully completed its withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war. The panel discussed the criticism President Biden is facing from Republicans and Democrats as he continues to defend his decision, plus a look into the battle over abortion rights, and the deadly impacts of climate change in the U.S.
What Does FDA Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Mean?
August 28, 2021 00:17 - 1.02 GB VideoThis week, the FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer vaccine, prompting companies to impose vaccine and mask mandates. The panel discussed what the approval of the vaccine means, and what to expect going forward.
Attack on Kabul Airport: What’s Next?
August 28, 2021 00:14 - 1.83 GB VideoDays after President Biden warned of potential terror threats, explosions outside of Kabul’s airport in Afghanistan killed over 100 people, including U.S. service members. The panel also discussed President Biden’s challenges as evacuations of Americans and Afghan allies continue, and what comes next for the country.
CDC Recommends COVID-19 Booster Shots Next Month
August 21, 2021 01:17 - 848 MB VideoThis week, President Biden announced that COVID-19 booster shots will become available to Americans as early as next month. The panel also discussed the data that motivated the new guidance on booster shots, the debate over mask mandates in schools and the politics of the pandemic. Pete Williams of NBC News guest moderates.
Crisis in Afghanistan: What’s Happening Now & What’s Next?
August 21, 2021 01:12 - 1.64 GB VideoThe panel took an in-depth look at the crisis in Afghanistan and what’s next for the nation. The panel also discussed how the U.S. is handling evacuations as President Biden faces pressure to do more for the Afghan interpreters, and how the crisis could have been prevented. Pete Williams of NBC News guest moderates.
Mental Health Crisis in the U.S., Plus the Infrastructure Deal
July 31, 2021 01:25 - 987 MB VideoThe panel continues the conversation on a contentious political environment, even amid a bipartisan agreement on infrastructure. They also discussed the national conversation on mental health amid the COVID-19 pandemic and after Simone Biles pulled out of the Olympics.
House Committee Holds First Hearing On U.S. Capitol Riot
July 31, 2021 01:18 - 1.83 GB VideoOn Tuesday, the Jan. 6 House select committee investigating the Capitol attack heard from four police officers in a powerful hearing. The panel also discussed new COVID-19 mandates and the deepening health crisis as the Delta variant surges across the country.
The Washington Week Bookshelf: “I Alone Can Fix It”
July 24, 2021 01:06 - 1.35 GB VideoThe Washington Post’s Carol Leonnig & Philip Rucker join moderator Yamiche Alcindor for an in-depth discussion about their new book “I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J Trump’s Catastrophic Final Year.”
White House Ramps Up Efforts As Delta Variant Spikes
July 24, 2021 01:03 - 1.83 GB VideoCOVID-19 continues to sweep its way across the country, putting unvaccinated Americans at the highest risk. The panel discussed vaccine skepticism, the select committee to investigate Jan. 6th, and new reporting on former President Trump’s reaction to the insurrection.
Cuban Protests & The Latest on COVID-19
July 17, 2021 00:42 - 1.24 GB VideoPresident Biden’s Latin American policies are challenged as protests spiral in Cuba, due to the government's pandemic response. The panel also discussed pressures on the White House to support a Democratic government in Haiti, and more on the threat of rising COVID cases.
Biden Defends Voting Rights as Texas Democrats Flee
July 17, 2021 00:38 - 1.81 GB VideoPresident Biden called out Republican lawmakers in a passionate speech addressing their ongoing battle to restrict voting rights. The panel also discussed shocking new reporting on former President Trump, and the growing threat of COVID-19 cases.
COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Amid Delta Variant Surge
July 10, 2021 01:10 - 1.04 GB VideoAs Delta variant case numbers rise across the U.S., President Biden announced a strategy in hopes of containing the virus. The panel also discussed how the administration plans to combat vaccine hesitancy and what this means for the future of the pandemic.
The U.S. Winds Down the War in Afghanistan
July 10, 2021 01:08 - 1.81 GB VideoPresident 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 - 1.17 GB VideoThe 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 - 1.81 GB VideoPresident 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.
Vice President Kamala Harris Visits The Border
June 26, 2021 01:25 - 931 MB VideoKamala Harris visited the U.S.-Mexico border for the first time as vice president. The panel also discussed President Biden’s missed COVID-19 vaccination goals and the challenges in vaccinating more Americans.
President Biden’s Infrastructure Breakthrough
June 26, 2021 01:20 - 1.81 GB VideoIs the bipartisan infrastructure deal already in danger of falling apart? The panel also discussed voting rights & Derek Chauvin’s sentencing for the murder of George Floyd.
Juneteenth: The Newest American Federal Holiday
June 19, 2021 01:25 - 796 MB VideoPresident 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 - 1.8 GB VideoPresident 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 - 1.62 GB VideoPresident 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 - 1.63 GB VideoPresident 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.
President Biden’s Upcoming Trip Abroad
June 05, 2021 01:02 - 1.08 GB VideoThe panel takes an in-depth look into President Biden’s upcoming overseas meetings with the G7 and NATO, and his meeting with Russian President Putin. The panel also discussed the ongoing crisis in Haiti, Biden raises the alarm about the future of democracy.
The Battle for Democracy
June 05, 2021 01:02 - 1.63 GB VideoPresident 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 - 1.31 GB VideoNext 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 - 1.81 GB VideoA 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 - 1020 MB VideoThe 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 - 1.82 GB VideoIsrael 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.
Israeli-Palestinian Crisis & Racial Gap in School Reopening
May 15, 2021 01:04 - 1.08 GB VideoPresident 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 - 1.82 GB VideoFully 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 - 943 MB VideoThe 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 - 1.81 GB VideoHouse 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 - 1.82 GB VideoPresident 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 - 521 MB VideoA 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 - 824 MB VideoSusan 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 - 1.81 GB VideoFormer 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 - 1.08 GB VideoThe 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 - 1.81 GB VideoPresident 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 - 669 MB VideoThe 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 - 1.82 GB VideoThe 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 - 1.82 GB VideoAnother 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 - 737 MB VideoPresident 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 - 849 MB VideoPresident 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.