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Shields and Brooks Discuss Afghanistan, Cabinet Nominations
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- Shields and Brooks Discuss Afghanistan, Cabinet Nominations
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- 11:41
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top news with Judy Woodruff, including the Obama-Karzai talks on the future of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, Obama's cabinet positions nominations in terms of gender, background and experience, plus the latest on gun control.
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- Shields and Brooks on New Year's, Budget Fights, Chuck Hagel
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- 12:28
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news with Judy Woodruff, including the likely nomination of Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense, the failure of the latest budget deal to address larger fiscal problems and Washington's inability to make tough choices.
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- Shields and Brooks on Congress at Edge of Budget Crisis Precipice
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- 12:19
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk with Jeffrey Brown about last-minute attempts to wrangle a budget deal, what Republicans really want out of the negotiations and the political calculations for the president. Our political commentators also remember the late Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf.
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- After Newtown | PBS
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- 52:38
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Anchored by Gwen Ifill, the PBS Special addresses such issues as access to guns and the politics of gun laws; mental illness in young adults; the science of detecting violent impulses; and how communities react to unspeakable tragedy. The program features contributions from PBS NewsHour, FRONTLINE, Washington Week, Need to Know, and NOVA.
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- What Next After Newtown: What our Country and Communities Can Do
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- 2:37:15
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- (Video starts at 1:25 mark) SATURDAY, Dec. 22, 3-6pm (check local listings). In a live-broadcast, WNET-Thirteen in a Public Television special event continued the coverage of the Newtown shootings with hosts Jeff Greenfield, Maria Hinojosa, Susie Gharib and Scott Simon. Looking for long-term solutions and answers, the show provides an in-depth analysis of such issues as accessibility of weapons, violence in the media, talking to children and finding a path to healing, school security, public policy and mental illness, as well as the mind of troubled shooters.
Join the show conversation on Twitter at #AfterNewtown and have your voice heard on the show. Watch the show stream live at http://www.pbs.org/afternewtown.
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- Shields and Brooks on Gun Control Policy, Susan Rice
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- 11:10
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk to Judy Woodruff about the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School and ways to approach gun control reform, as well as Susan Rice's decision not to pursue the nomination for Secretary of State and the state of the 'fiscal cliff' conversations.
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- PBS and MASTERPIECE bring you a Downton Abbey Q&A with Fans from NYC
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- 49:29
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- A version of this video with better audio is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyvNJq32i18 Downton Abbey Season 3 premieres on MASTERPIECE on PBS on Jan. 6, 2013. In anticipation of that event, PBS and MASTERPIECE livestreamed Q&A panel and discussion with Downton Abbey cast and producer. (Available in the U.S. only)
The livestreamed panel was moderated by MASTERPIECE executive producer Rebecca Eaton and featured the following:
Hugh Bonneville ... Lord Grantham
Jim Carter ... Mr. Carson
Rob James-Collier ... Thomas Barrow
Joanne Froggatt ... Anna Bates
Gareth Neame, executive producer, "Downton Abbey"
Sophie McShera ... Daisy Mason
If you like this programming, be sure to support your local PBS station at http://www.pbs.org/donate
Find out more about Downton Abbey Season 3 at http://www.pbs.org/downton
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- Egyptian Unrest and Alan Simpson's "Gangnam Style"
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- 10:03
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- On the Webcast Extra: The panelists break down the ongoing unrest in post-Arab Spring Egypt as the people prepare to vote on a new constitution. Also, Alan Simpson's take on "Gangnam Style" in an attempt to attract millennials to his debt reduction campaign. Plus a month later, the panelists discuss their favorite 2012 campaign lessons from top Obama and Romney advisers.
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- Shields, Brooks on Obama's Bargaining Skills and Filibusters
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- 12:24
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Jeffrey Brown talks to NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks about President Obama's repeated push to increase revenue by taxing the wealthy, the lack of constructive debate in Congress to solve America's long-term deficit, possible filibuster reform and continued criticism of UN Ambassador Susan Rice.
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- Shields and Brooks on Mideast Turmoil, Obama in Asia
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- 12:30
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Jeffrey Brown and NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the U.S. role in an evolving and conflicted Middle East, President Obama's trip to Asia, criticism of Ambassador Susan Rice, Jesse Jackson Jr.'s resignation and what they are thankful for in U.S. politics.
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- Brooks and Marcus on Government 'Gifts' and Gaza Conflict
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- 11:43
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Judy Woodruff talks to the New York Times' David Brooks and the Washington Post's Ruth Marcus about the lack of substantive rhetoric in the 2012 presidential election, comments by Mitt Romney that voters chose President Obama for "gifts," chances of fiscal cliff compromise and the violent conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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- Lessons from the Dust Bowl w/ Ken Burns (Live YouTube Event)
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- 1:07:45
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- (This is the archived version of the live event held on Nov. 15, 2012) The Dust Bowl premieres on PBS Nov. 18-19, 2012. More at http://www.pbs.org/dustbowl
THE DUST BOWL, a new film by Ken Burns chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, in which the frenzied wheat boom of the "Great Plow-Up," followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation. It is also a morality tale about our relationship to the land that sustains us—a lesson we ignore at our peril.
On November 15, join Ken Burns along with Paula Zahn in a live YouTube event and national dialogue regarding the Dust Bowl's legacy on both the environment and the culture of the United States. Panelists will discuss current drought conditions along with the importance of environmental awareness and the effects humans have on the natural world. Join the conversation at youtube.com/pbs. Submit questions at youtube.com/pbs or tw...
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- Shields and Brooks on How the 2012 Election Looks Like 2004
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- 12:59
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Judy Woodruff talks to NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks for analysis on the top news of the week, including the slight uptick in unemployment, the political aftermath of superstorm Sandy and how the 2012 and 2004 presidential campaigns, both extremely close leading up to Election Day.
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- Shields and Brooks on the Importance of Ohio, Microtargeting Voters
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- 11:38
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Judy Woodruff talks with NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks for the top political news of the week, including the significant role Ohio is playing this election cycle, microtargeting of key voter blocs and the candidates' last-ditch efforts to break the stalemate and take the advantage.
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- Shields and Brooks on Polls, Biden and Ryan Debate Style, and State of the Race
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- 12:28
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks talk to Judy Woodruff about the reliability of polls to gauge voter behavior, body language and debate style from Joe Biden and Paul Ryan, what topics weren't discussed at the 2012 vice presidential debate and the state of the race post-debate.
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- FRONTLINE | "La Alternativa 2012" (full episode, Español) | PBS
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- 1:56:49
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Si esta satisfecho con este programa, apoye a su estación local de PBS. http://www.pbs.org/donate || http://to.pbs.org/NlxwIa Visite el sitio web de FRONTLINE para ver una colección sin precedentes de materiales sobre la vida de los candidatos además de 25 entrevistas con personas que mejor los conocen.
Mientras Mitt Romney y Barack Obama gastan cientos de millones de dólares contando sus propias historias, los reporteros políticos de FRONTLINE investigaron a profundid por un año para encontrar las historias completas. Más de 100 minuciosas entrevistas con amigos, familiares, autores y periodistas contribuyen al especial televisivo de carácter biográfico más ambicioso de esta elección.
El programa se repitirá el jueves, 18 de octubre a las 8 PM (hora del este); viernes, 26 de octubre a las 9 PM (hora del este); viernes 2 de noviembre, a las 9 PM (hora del este)
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- Washington Week | October 5, 2012
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- 24:16
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- The panel analyzes the first of three presidential debates of the 2012 election. Will Romney's dominance influence the campaign? And a deeper look into the numbers and facts presented by Romney and Obama. Plus, a look at the new unemployment numbers. Joining Gwen: Peter Baker, New York Times; Dan Balz, Washington Post; Jeanne Cummings, Bloomberg News; John Dickerson, Slate Magazine and CBS News.
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- Shields and Brooks on Close Races, Obama Debate Performance
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- 12:51
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Judy Woodruff talks with NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks on the top political news of the week, including the tight Missouri senate race, as well as other close contests; the latest, more optimistic jobs report; and what factors may have contributed to President Obama's performance at the first debate.
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- Washington Week Town Hall From St. Louis, MO | September 28, 2012
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- 29:00
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- In the Washington Week Election 2012 Town Hall: Gwen and the panel talk with citizens and voters in St. Louis, Missouri about the 2012 presidential campaign. Also, what is the temperature of the Missouri senate race? Can Todd Akin still win or is he politically dead?
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- Shields and Brooks on Early Voting, Preparing for the Debate
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- 12:26
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the start of early voting, the challenge Mitt Romney faces in trying to recoup in the polls, and how the candidates should prepare for the first 2012 presidential debate.
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- Shields and Brooks on Romney's Tax Returns, '47 Percent'
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- 12:12
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's top political news with Judy Woodruff, including the release of Mitt Romney's 2011 tax returns, Romney's remarks on the '47 percent,' and President Obama's handling of the unrest and deadly protests over the American anti-Islam video.
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- Post-Convention Politics, Foreign Affairs, and Fed's QE3
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- 12:53
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- New York Times' David Brooks and the Washington Post's Ruth Marcus discuss the week's top political news including the latest election polls, which show an overwhelming majority of voters have already decided their vote, plus analysis on Mitt Romney's critique of U.S. response to attacks in Libya and Fed's recent stimulus plan.
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- Washington Week Town Hall | Tampa, FL, | August 24, 2012
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- 26:41
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- In the Washington Week Election 2012 Town Hall: Gwen and the panel talk with~communities~in St. Petersburg, FL about the 2012 presidential campaign. How do Floridians cope with being a swing state? And what do they expect as the 2012 Republican Convention descends on nearby Tampa? Joining Gwen: Dan Balz, Washington Post; Beth Reinhard, National Journal; John Dickerson, Slate and CBS News; Amy Walter of ABC News.
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- Shields, Brooks Discuss RNC 'Bounce,' Romney's Reticence
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- 11:55
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk to Judy Woodruff about tight election poll numbers and the convention "bounce," what effect Paul Ryan will have on the campaign versus the negative publicity around Todd Akin, plus Mitt Romney's comment about President Obama's birth certificate.
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- Shields and Lowry on GOP Veep Choice Paul Ryan, Medicare
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- 13:09
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review editor Rich Lowry discuss the week's top political news, including how having Rep. Paul Ryan as the GOP vice presidential candidate has energized the Republican base, the debate of Medicare on the campaign trail and continuing calls to release Romney's tax returns.
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- Marcus and Gerson on Negative Campaign Ads, Polling Shifts
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- 12:34
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Washington Post columnists Ruth Marcus and Michael Gerson discuss the week's top political news with Judy Woodruff, including recent negative campaign ads, the shifts in polling, and Mitt Romney's anticipated vice-presidential announcement.
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- Shields and Brooks on the Job Report, Sequestration
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- 13:15
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the latest report on jobs, what sequestration means for the presidential campaigns and recent Tea Party wins in election primaries.
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- Shields and Brooks on Economic Forecast, Campaign Ads
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- 13:13
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- SyndicShields and Brooks on Economic Forecast, Campaign Adsated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the effect of decelerating economic growth on campaign politics, Mitt Romney's overseas trip to London, Israel and Poland and recent Republican and Democrat campaign ad strategies.
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- Brooks, Dionne, Woodruff on Campaign Strategy, Gun Control
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- 15:36
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- New York Times columnist David Brooks, Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne, Judy Woodruff and Jeffrey Brown discuss positive-versus-negative campaign strategy, the future of American capitalism and whether gun control will become a campaign issue in light of the mass shooting at a Colorado movie theater.
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- Shields, Gerson on NAACP Speech, Olympics Uniforms and the Outsourcing Debate
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- 11:45
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson discuss the week's top political news with Judy Woodruff. They analyze outsourcing, Mitt Romney's speech at the NAACP convention, tax loopholes and U.S. Olympic uniforms made in China.
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- Brooks, Dionne on Jobs Report, Romney's Health Care Message
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- 12:28
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne discuss the week's top political news, including the dismal June jobs report, why the stimulus recovery plan hasn't had a greater effect, and Mitt Romney's health care message and evolving relationship with the conservative base.
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- Shields and Gerson on Health Care Ruling, Contempt Vote
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- 13:15
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson discuss the political impact of the Supreme Court ruling on the health care law and the House's vote to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt.
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- Shields, Gerson on the Politics of Immigration, Watergate
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- 12:54
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson discuss the week's top political news with Judy Woodruff, including "the worst day of Mitt Romney's life," President Obama's new immigration policy, Super PACs and the 40th anniversary of Watergate.
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- Shields and Brooks on Eurozone, Lessons of Wisconsin Recall
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- 11:46
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news with Judy Woodruff including Europe's growing debt crisis, President Obama's comments on the economic health of the American private sector and the takeaways from the Wisconsin recall election.
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- Brooks, Marcus on New Recession Fears, Bain Debate
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- 11:44
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus, sitting in for Mark Shields, discuss the week's top news including Europe's ongoing debt crisis, debate over Mitt Romney's role at Bain Capital and a Congressional Budget Office warning about political decisions that could trigger another recession.
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- Gershwin Prize I Stevie Wonder Performs "Alfie" and introduces President Obama | PBS
- Runtime
- 12:23
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- See the full concert at http://video.pbs.org/video/2237921072/
Stevie Wonder performs "Alfie" at the White House as Burt Bacharach and Hal David receive the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Aired Monday, May 21 at 9/8 C on PBS stations nationwide. Check local listings: http://www.pbs.org/inperformanceatthewhitehouse/airdates.php
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- Shields, Brooks on Campaign Ads, J.P. Morgan Losses, Debt Ceiling Debate
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- 11:59
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including a recent Obama campaign video that tries to debunk Mitt Romney's job creation claims, J.P. Morgan Chase losses and the expected renewal of the debt ceiling debate.
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- Masterpiece | Sherlock Series 2: A Special Q&A with the star & creators | PBS
- Runtime
- 47:42
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Find answers to some of fans' most popular questions in this special panel with Masterpiece Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch, co-creator Steven Moffat and producer Sue Vertue, filmed at a screening in New York City in May 2012. http://www.pbs.org/sherlock
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- Shields, Brooks on Bin Laden Politics, Chen Guangcheng
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- 12:24
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top news including the political debates surrounding the anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death, U.S. and China relations amid the saga of blind dissident Chen Guangcheng, new jobs numbers and structural problems in the U.S. economy.
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- Shields, Brooks on 'Mutual Pandering' Over Student Loans, Immigration Law
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- 12:05
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including Democrats and Republicans battling over student loans, Newt Gingrich's legacy, how austerity efforts affect growth compared to spending and debt, and the Supreme Court taking up Arizona's immigration law.
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- Shields, Brooks on Voter Volatility, Obama vs. Romney
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- 12:31
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including President Obama's and Mitt Romney's differing "big visions" for the country, how the campaigns are working on appealing to Latino voters plus Republicans' and Democrats' standing with the U.S. electorate.
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- Shields, Brooks on Santorum's Exit, Romney's Poll Woes
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- 12:29
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top news including Rick Santorum's exit from the GOP race and what that means for Mitt Romney, plus Sen. Richard Lugar's tough re-election campaign, President Obama's push for the "Buffett Rule" and Hilary Rosen's swipe at Ann Romney.
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- Shields, Ponnuru on U.S. Economy, Santorum's Standing in GOP
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- 12:54
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and the National Review's Ramesh Ponnuru, sitting in for David Brooks, discuss the week's top news including a weaker-than expected March jobs report, American economic attitudes, Mitt Romney's polling problems, Rick Santorum's standing in the GOP and presidential pressure on the Supreme Court.
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- Shields, Brooks on Supreme Court 'High Tension,' Health Reform's Future
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- 11:58
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including the Supreme Court's big week of hearings on health care reform, the validity of the law's individual mandate, the dangers of the Court evolving into a "political institution" and the Paul Ryan budget.
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- Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal -- March 23, 2012
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- 24:19
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- After the controversial killing of teenager Trayvon Martin, in Florida, national attention focuses on "Stand Your Ground" laws & the local police department. Plus, Mitt Romney wins Illinois but still faces criticism from conservatives. Also, a look at the GOP budget. Joining Gwen: Pierre Thomas, ABC News; Dan Balz, Washington Post; Sam Youngman, Reuters; Naftali Bendavid, Wall Street Journal.
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- Shields, Brooks on Trayvon Martin, Mitt Romney's Gaffes
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- 12:19
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
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- Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including the political implications of the black unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin's death and the state of play on the GOP field, including Mitt Romney's gaffes.
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- American Experience | Clinton | Chapter 1 | PBS
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- 11:59
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- See the full film at http://video.pbs.org/video/2195106954
The first chapter of Clinton, a biography of a president who rose from a broken childhood in Arkansas to become one of the most successful politicians in modern American history, and one of the most complex and conflicted characters to ever stride across the public stage.
Clinton premieres February 20th and 21st on PBS.
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- Washington Week December 30, 2011
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- 24:56
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Four days before the Iowa Caucuses, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul lead, but Rick Santorum may surprise come voting day. Plus, how will Congressional retirements affect Democrats' efforts to retain control of the Senate in 2012? Joining Gwen from Iowa: Karen Tumulty, The Washington Post; Jeff Zeleny, The New York Times. Around the table: Christina Bellatoni, CQ Roll Call; Susan Davis, USA Today.
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- Downton Abbey, Season 2: A Special Q&A with the Cast | PBS
- Runtime
- 44:17
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Find answers to some of fans' most popular questions in this special panel with the cast of "Downton Abbey," filmed at a screening in New York City in Dec. 2011. http://www.pbs.org/downton
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- Washington Week | Broadcast Edition -- Nov. 11, 2011 | PBS
- Runtime
- 24:23
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- GOP presidential candidates debate the economic recovery. Rick Perry's memory lapse. Herman Cain's harassment scandal. A Newt Gingrich surge? What's motivating U.S. voters? The potential impact of the Euro debt crisis on America. US. Pete Williams hosts with: John Harwood, CNBC/New York Times; Michael Duffy, TIME; Karen Tumulty, Washington Post; Greg Ip, The Economist.

