Episodes
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Derek Chauvin Found Guilty in George Floyd Killing
S2021 E17 - 25m 11s
Former 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.
Panel: Josh Lederman of NBC News, Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post, Susan Page of USA Today, Pierre Thomas of ABC News
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President Biden Starts a Foreign Policy Shift
S2021 E16 - 25m 10s
President 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.
Panel: Eugene Daniels of POLITICO, Anne Gearan of The Washington Post, Kasie Hunt of NBC News, Wesley Lowery of 60 Minutes+
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Corporate Backlash on Voting Rights
S2021 E15 - 25m 10s
The 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.
Panel: Errin Haines of The 19th, Eamon Javers of CNBC, Jane Mayer of The New Yorker
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Attack At The Capitol & The Trial of Derek Chauvin
S2021 E14 - 25m 10s
Another 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.
Panel: Wesley Lowery of 60 Minutes+, Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR
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President Joe Biden’s First News Conference
S2021 E13 - 25m 9s
President 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.
Panel: Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Sahil Kapur of NBC News, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post, Errin Haines of The 19th
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Horrors in Atlanta & Crisis at the Border
S2021 E12 - 25m 9s
Three 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.
Panel: Laura Barrón-López of POLITICO, Weijia Jiang of CBS News, Jacob Soboroff of NBC News and MSNBC, Dan Balz of The Washington Post
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A Look Back at a Year of COVID-19
S2021 E11 - 22m 37s
It’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.
Panel: Yasmeen Abutaleb of The Washington Post, Eamon Javers of CNBC, Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post, Susan Page of USA Today
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Democracy Under Threat & The Fight For Voting Rights
S2021 E10 - 22m 36s
FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that domestic terrorism threats continue after the January 6th insurrection. The panel also discussed voting rights legislation & President Biden’s hopeful COVID-19 vaccine news. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report guest moderates.
Panel: Sahil Kapur of NBC News, Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Amna Nawaz of The PBS NewsHour
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The COVID-19 Crisis & Investigating the Insurrection
S2021 E9 - 22m 37s
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. Peter Baker of The New York Times guest moderates.
Panel: Susan Davis of NPR, Errin Haines of The 19th, Mark Mazzetti of The New York Times, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post
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Biden sets COVID deadlines & GOP debates its future
S2021 E8 - 25m 11s
The panel discussed where the White House stands on the push to reopen classrooms, the government's response to Texas’s debilitating winter storm & the cold war between Sen. Mitch McConnell & former President Donald Trump. Weijia Jiang of CBS News guest moderates.
Panel: Yasmeen Abutaleb of The Washington Post, Ed O’Keefe of CBS News, Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News
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The Second Impeachment Trial of Former President Trump
S2021 E7 - 25m 10s
House impeachment managers presented their case against former President Trump. The panel discussed the arguments made by Trump’s legal team & what the future looks like for the Republican Party. Jonathan Karl of ABC News guest moderates.
Panel: Rachael Bade of POLITICO, Julie Pace of The AP, Philip Rucker of The Washington Post, Rachel Scott of ABC News
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Biden Pushes For Stimulus As the GOP Faces A Reckoning
S2021 E6 - 25m 10s
Nearly a month after the insurrection, GOP leaders are trying to unify their party ahead of the impeachment trial. The panel discussed the GOP's fate & President Biden’s COVID package. Lisa Desjardins of the PBS NewsHour guest moderates.
Panel: Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Alexi McCammond of AXIOS, Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News, Sabrina Siddiqui of The Wall Street Journal
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U.S. Reaches President Biden’s Goal of 100 Million Vaccines
S2021 E12 - 10m 3s
President Biden met his goal of administering 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office. The panel discussed Biden’s tour promoting the passage of a $1.9 trillion economic relief package & the challenges that remain ahead. Rachel Scott of ABC News guest moderates.
Panel: Laura Barrón-López of POLITICO, Weijia Jiang of CBS News, Dan Balz of The Washington Post
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Political Storm
S2021 E11 - 9m 46s
Democratic 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. Susan Davis of NPR guest moderates.
Panel: Eamon Javers of CNBC, Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post, Susan Page of USA Today
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Cuomo’s Political Scandal & Biden’s Cabinet Challenges
S2021 E10 - 13m 11s
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing backlash after being accused of sexual misconduct. The panel also discussed challenges for President Biden’s nominees to key positions. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report guest moderates.
Panel: Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Amna Nawaz of The PBS NewsHour
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President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy Decisions
S2021 E9 - 13m 27s
President Biden launched his first overseas military action by striking Syria. The panel talked about Biden's move to not penalize Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince for Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Peter Baker of The New York Times guest moderates.
Panel: Susan Davis of NPR, Errin Haines of The 19th, Mark Mazzetti of The New York Times, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post
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Washington Week Extra for February 19, 2021
S2021 E8 - 9m 55s
President Joe Biden said America is back during a speech at the Munich Security Conference. The panel discussed Biden’s plans to restart nuclear negotiations with Iran & re-committing the country to NATO. Weijia Jiang of CBS News guest moderates.
Panel: Ed O’Keefe of CBS News, Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR
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Washington Week Extra for February 12, 2021
S2021 E7 - 7m 11s
As the Senate grapples with impeachment, President Biden kept COVID at the forefront. The panel discussed Biden’s efforts to get Americans vaccinated & the $1.9 trillion relief bill. Jonathan Karl of ABC News guest moderates.
Panel: Rachael Bade of POLITICO, Julie Pace of The Associated Press, Philip Rucker of The Washington Post, Rachel Scott of ABC News
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President Joe Biden’s Actions on Immigration
S2021 E6 - 11m 12s
The panel discussed how President Biden is working to create a task force that aims to reunite the separated children & the effectiveness of his new efforts. Lisa Desjardins of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.
Panel: Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News, Sabrina Siddiqui of The Wall Street Journal
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Washington Week Extra for January 29, 2021
S2021 E5 - 9m 53s
President Joe Biden has signed more executive orders during his first week than previous presidents. The panel discussed how Biden is working to dismantle former President Donald Trump’s policies. Amna Nawaz of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.
Panel: Garrett Haake of NBC News, Weijia Jiang of CBS News, Sarah Kliff of The New York Times, Anita Kumar of POLITICO
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Washington Week Extra for January 22, 2021
S2021 E4 - 13m 12s
The panelists take the time to reflect on the four years of Donald Trump’s presidency, and the beginning of Joe Biden’s tenure. Amna Nawaz of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.
Panel: Laura Barron-Lopez of Politico, Errin Haines of The 19th, Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post
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Washington Week Extra for January 15, 2021
S2021 E3 - 17m 3s
The panel discussed the aftermath in Washington following the insurrection on Capitol Hill, the final stage of Trump’s presidency & the challenges that lie ahead for Biden as he enters office next week. Yamiche Alcindor of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.
Panel: Peter Baker of The New York Times, Geoff Bennett of NBC News, Seung Min Kim for The Washington Post, Pierre Thomas for ABC News
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A Deeper Look at A Historic Week
S2021 E2 - 13m 54s
The panel discussed what possible consequences there may be for the mob & how the police response this week compared to the police response to Black Lives Matter protests this past summer. Yamiche Alcindor of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.
Panel: Nancy Cordes of CBS News, Astead Herndon of The New York Times, Philip Rucker of The Washington Post, Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News
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Washington Week Extra for January 1, 2021
S2021 E1 - 12m 12s
The Georgia Senate runoffs that will determine control of the Senate are just four days away. The panel discussed the latest from the campaign for those two key Senate seats, as well as President Trump’s legacy, and what it means for the future of Washington.
Panel: Yamiche Alcindor of The PBS NewsHour, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Susan Page of USA Today
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