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Brooks, Marcus on Coming Economic 'Chaos,' New Recession Fears, Bain Debate

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:35:00 EDT

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.

Shields, Brooks on Campaign Ads, JPMorgan Losses, Debt Ceiling Debate

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:26:00 EDT

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, JPMorgan Chase losses and the expected renewal of the debt ceiling debate.

Shields, Brooks on Lugar, NBA versus NHL

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:15:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the surprise results in the Senate race in Indiana this week, and consequences. On our lighter politics of sports segment, we also talk about how the NHL playoffs are defeating the NBA playoffs in ticket sales.

Shields, Brooks on Obama, Romney Split on Gay Marriage, Austerity Backlash

Fri, 11 May 2012 18:30:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including President Obama's new support for gay marriage, Mitt Romney's "subtle gradations" on the issue, the backlash over austerity in European elections and the House Republicans' votes on the defense budget.

Shields, Brooks on Bin Laden Politics, Chen Guangcheng, Jobs Report

Fri, 04 May 2012 18:32:00 EDT

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.

Shields, Brooks on 'Mutual Pandering' Over Student Loans, Immigration Law

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:33:00 EDT

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.

Shields and Brooks on NRA, Ozzie Guillen, #CoryBookerStories

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:18:00 EDT

Syndicated Columnist Mark Shields and New York Times Columnist David Brooks brave black cats and broken mirrors on Friday the 13th to talk about the NRA, Florida Marlin Ozzie Guillen and superhero Mayor Cory Booker with Newshour Correspondent Hari Sreenivasan.

Shields, Brooks on Santorum's Exit, Romney's Poll Woes, Buffett Rule, Rosen Flap

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:35:00 EDT

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.

Shields, Ponnuru on 'False Dawns' for U.S. Economy, Santorum's Standing in GOP

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:33:00 EDT

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.

Shields, Brooks on Mega Millions, Tiger Woods, Presidential Endorsements

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:55:00 EDT

Mark Shields, David Brooks share their Mega Millions lottery numbers and answer whether endorsements matter anymore in the race for the White House

Shields, Brooks on Supreme Court 'High Tension,' Health Reform's Future

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:28:00 EDT

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.

Shields, Brooks on Trayvon Martin, Romney's Repositioning, GOP Budget Plan

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:34:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including political responses to the death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, Rep. Paul Ryan's new budget proposal, Mitt Romney's changing stances on certain issues and some trouble spots for him in polling.

Shields, Brooks on Afghan Massacre, the Gingrich Factor, Goldman Sachs Op-Ed

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:28:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including the political implications of civilian killings in Afghanistan, Newt Gingrich's chances of survival in the GOP race and the very public resignation by a Goldman Sachs executive.

Shields, Brooks on 'Encouraging' Jobs Report, Romney Lacking 'Heartthrob' Appeal

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:25:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including the state of play among the Republican presidential candidates, efforts to woo female voters, Mitt Romney's style of campaigning and President Obama's record on jobs.

Shields, Gerson on a 'Race Far From Over' After Super Tuesday

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:03:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson discuss Super Tuesday wins and losses by Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul. Then Political Editor Christina Bellantoni and The Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg discuss polling numbers in Ohio's critical contest.

Shields and Brooks on Fluke Comments, 100-Point Games, Ice Cream Addictions

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:15:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on radio host Rush Limbaugh's comments about Georgetown student Sandra Fluke over her testimony to Congress last week urging that insurers be required to cover contraceptives.

Shields, Brooks on Santorum Losing Steam, Ron Paul's Push for Delegates

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:37:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including Rick Santorum's "missed opportunity" in the Michigan primary, Ron Paul's strategy to amass delegates and President Obama striking an optimistic tone on the economy and using strong words over Iran.

Shields, Brooks Discuss Romney's Win in Arizona, Chances of Long GOP Tussle

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:10:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss GOP hopeful Mitt Romney's win in Arizona and what the results mean for the rest of the GOP field, including Rick Santorum, on Super Tuesday.

Shields, Brooks on Santorum Robocalls, Obama's Overtures to Detroit

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:11:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the day's top political news including Arizona's primary, Rick Santorum's plea to Michigan Democrats to vote for him in the state's open primary, Mitt Romney's do-or-die moment in his home state and President Obama touting the Detroit bailout.

Shields, Brooks on SuperPAC Donation Ethics, Ryan Braun, Civility, Oscars

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:35:00 EDT

Mark Shields and David Brooks tackle the sport of politics and the politics of sport. This week; Super PACs, Ryan Braun, Civility and the Oscars

Shields, Brooks on Syria Conundrum, Santorum's Struggles, Civility

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:28:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including Secretary Clinton's harsh words on Syria, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum sparring during a plethora of Republican debates and the analysts being honored for their civility week after week.

Shields, Gerson on Rare Bipartisan Deal on Tax Cut, Romney's Michigan Challenge

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:37:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson discuss the week's top news including Congress' bipartisan payroll tax cut extension deal, GOP hopeful Rick Santorum's lack of public support among his former colleagues in Washington and Mitt Romney's chances of winning his home state of Michigan.

Shields, Brooks on Obama's Contraception Compromise, CPAC, Santorum's Big Night

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:33:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news including President Obama backtracking on the administration's earlier contraception mandate, the GOP field at the Conservative Political Action Conference and Rick Santorum's latest surge in the delegate race.

Shields, Brooks on Romney's 'Silver Earplugs,' Catholic Anger at Obama

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:42:00 EDT

Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including GOP hopeful Mitt Romney's attempt to recover from his poverty gaffe, the latest unemployment report and anger among Catholics over the Obama administration requiring social service providers to include contraceptives in health coverage.

Shields, Brooks on GOP's Negative Campaigning, Romney's Fighting Style

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:46:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the day's top political news, including some Republicans' concerns over the prospects of a Newt Gingrich nomination, Mitt Romney's political toughness and the state of play in Florida's primary.

Brooks, Dionne on Romney's Vulnerability, Gingrich's Swipes at Media, SOTU

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:36:00 EDT

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne discuss the week's top political news, including President Obama's State of the Union address, his election-year agenda, Mitt Romney's vulnerability, Newt Gingrich's hostility toward the media and what's at stake in Tuesday's Florida primary.

David Brooks, Ruth Marcus on Romney's Money, SOTU, Gingrich Lobbying Definition

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:25:00 EDT

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus discuss Tuesday's top political news including the release of financial documents by Republican hopefuls Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, plus a preview of President Obama's election-year State of the Union address.

Shields and Brooks on Romney Taking Heat, Ron Paul's Vision, Obama's Fundraising

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:38:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the state of the GOP campaign, the effectiveness of Mitt Romney's defense of his record at Bain Capital, Ron Paul's young supporters, campaign financing and President Obama's re-election warchest.

Shields, Brooks Reflect on Romney's New Hampshire Victory

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:02:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks reflect on Mitt Romney's victory in New Hampshire's Tuesday primary and preview the Republican presidential campaign's shift to South Carolina's primary.

Shields, Brooks Look to South Carolina Vote as N.H. Primary Numbers Roll in

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:45:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss what to look for in New Hampshire as the results roll in, the state of the GOP field and how Tuesday's primary could affect South Carolina's primary next week.