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Shields and Gerson on Immigration Debate, Benghazi Hearings, Sanford's Comeback

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:33:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson discuss the immigration reform bill's first day in Congress, Congressional hearings on the security leading up to the consulate attack in Benghazi and handling of the facts afterwards, as well as Mark Sanford's political victory in South Carolina.

Shields and Gerson on Jobs Report Progress, Presidential 'Juice'

Fri, 03 May 2013 18:32:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson discuss the boost in the latest jobs report, President Barack Obama's effectiveness at the start of his second term, and political partisanship in battles over gun control and immigration reform.

Shields and Brooks on Red Line Reluctance, Flexibility on FAA Furloughs

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:32:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk with Judy Woodruff about President Barack Obama's "red line" on Syria, the FAA furlough deal in Congress, repercussions of the Boston Marathon attack and George W. Bush's newly dedicated presidential center.

Shields and Brooks on Resilience During National Trauma, Failure of the Gun Bill

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:42:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk to Jeffrey Brown about the Boston Marathon attack and the ensuing city-wide lockdown while authorities conducted a manhunt. They also discuss the politics and political consequences behind the failed gun legislation, and whether it can be revived.

Shields and Brooks Discuss Shifting Values on Gay Marriage, Gun Control

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:40:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks analyze the week's political news with Judy Woodruff, including the Supreme Court examination of same-sex marriage laws and the societal and political sea change on that issue, plus why the push for new gun control legislation may be losing momentum.

Shields and Brooks on Obama in the Mideast, GOP in Overhaul

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:39:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss bipartisan compromise in Congress on the budget, an election postmortem for the Republican party, President Barack Obama's "soaring rhetoric" and "realistic policies" for the Mideast and the 10th anniversary of the War in Iraq.

Shields and Brooks on CPAC, Obama's Outreach to Congress, Pope Francis

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:13:00 EDT

New York Times columnist David Brooks and syndicated columnist Mark Shields talk with Judy Woodruff about who was and wasn't at the annual CPAC meeting, whether President Obama's bipartisan outreach to Congress will produce results, plus words on what the new pope's leadership may mean for the Catholic Church.

Brooks and Marcus Discuss Washington's Effect on the Economy, Budget Deal Hopes

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:29:00 EDT

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus talk with Jeffrey Brown about February's job report and how much politics and the government policy -- sequestration in particular -- effect the economy, plus the possibility of a bipartisan budget agreement and Rand Paul's John Brennan filibuster.

Shields and Brooks on the Cusp of Sequester, Voting Rights Act at Supreme Court

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:41:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the impending sequestration, strategies used by Democrats and Republicans to avoid the spending cuts and a provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act being argued at the Supreme Court.

Shields and Brooks on Sequester Blame Game, Immigration Reform

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:34:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks analyze the week's news with Judy Woodruff, including the impending automatic spending cuts due to hit next week and immigration reform.

Shields and Gerson Discuss GOP Hold Up on Hagel, Looming Sequester

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:24:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson discuss public opinion versus the political battle on gun control, Congress heading home without a 'sequester' deal, the filibuster to block Chuck Hagel's nomination vote and takeaways from President Obama's State of the Union.

Shields and Brooks: Using SOTU to Set Agenda, Tackle 'New Budget Reality'

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:42:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss with Judy Woodruff what they're looking for in President Obama's first State of the Union address of his second term, the current political and economic realities and whether State of the Union speeches really matter.

Shields and Brooks on DOJ Drone Memo, Brennan Hearing, Syria Strategy

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:34:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk to Judy Woodruff about the week's political news, including CIA director nominee John Brennan's confirmation hearing, the leaking of a Justice Department memo justifying targeted killing and the Syria strategy split within the Obama administration.

Shields and Brooks on Hagel's Rough Hearing, Movement on Immigration

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:37:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk with Judy Woodruff about Hillary Clinton leaving the State Department, Chuck Hagel's first confirmation hearing for Decretary of Defense, as well as congressional testimony on gun control and political momentum for immigration reform.

Shields and Brooks on Obama's New Term, Gun Control and Culture in America

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:37:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk with Jeffrey Brown about the week's political news, including President Obama's executive actions on gun control, the future of gun culture in America, resolving the debt ceiling fight in Congress and the president at the beginning of a new term.

Shields and Brooks Discuss U.S. Mission in Afghanistan, Cabinet Nominations

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:36:00 EDT

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, the integrity -- and insularity of Obama's cabinet nominees, plus the latest on gun control.

Shields and Brooks on New Year's Predictions, Budget Fights, Chuck Hagel

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:40:00 EDT

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.

Shields and Brooks on the 'Fiscal Cliff' Precipice, Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:41:00 EDT

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.

Shields and Gerson on Cabinet Noms, Gun Laws, Boehner's Leadership

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:32:00 EDT

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson discuss the week's top political news with Judy Woodruff, including the president's second-string Secretary of State John Kerry, House Speaker John Boehner's fledgling following and the NRA press conference.

Shields and Brooks on Gun Control Policy, Susan Rice, 'Fiscal Cliff' Talks

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:34:00 EDT

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 policy, as well as Susan Rice's decision not to pursue the nomination for Secretary of State and the state of the 'fiscal cliff' conversations.

Shields and Brooks on Jobs Report, 'Fiscal Cliff' Negotiations and Jim DeMint

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:32:00 EDT

Judy Woodruff and NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the November jobs report, the U.S. budget negotiations and Sen. Jim DeMint's resignation for a job at the Heritage Foundation.

Shields and Brooks on Obama's Bargaining Skills, Fiscal Mandates and Filibusters

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:27:00 EDT

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.

Shields and Brooks on Mideast Turmoil, Obama in Asia, Giving Thanks for Politics

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:28:00 EDT

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.

Brooks and Marcus on Campaign Negativity, Government 'Gifts' and Gaza Conflict

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:36:00 EDT

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.

Shields and Brooks Talk Petraeus, Fiscal Cliff and Obama's Emotional Gratitude

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:39:00 EDT

NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the top news of the week, including the legacy of David Petraeus' career, whether taxes need to be increased for the health of the economy, the role President Barack Obama must play to encourage compromise in Congress, and Obama's emotional thanks to campaigners.

Shields and Brooks on Shifting Demographics, Future 'Grand Bargain'

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:43:00 EDT

Judy Woodruff talks to NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks for post-Election Day analysis about how changing demographics affected the election, plus how some politicians' ideological purity has obstructed necessary negotiations to fix the debt crisis, as well as the potential for a future 'grand bargain.'

Shields and Brooks on Latino Voters, Last-Minute Election Factors

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:39:00 EDT

Judy Woodruff talks to NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks for analysis on the top news of the week, including the chances of immigration reform being addressed in the next presidential term, the latest jobs numbers and the political aftermath of superstorm Sandy.

Shields and Brooks on the Importance of Ohio, Microtargeting Voters

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:33:00 EDT

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.

Shields and Brooks Post-Debate: Obama, Romney Fail to Distinguish Policy Visions

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:30:00 EDT

Mark Shields and David Brooks disagree a lot but the political analysts were united when they said the candidates, "felt they had to disagree, even when there wasn't any disagreement." In NewsHour's post-debate analysis, Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill review the highlights, remarks and gaffes from the last presidential debate.

Shields and Brooks Preview 2012 Presidential Debate on Foreign Policy

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:02:00 EDT

As the third and final 2012 presidential debate nears, polls show President Obama losing his edge over Mitt Romney on the question of who would be a better commander-in-chief. Gwen Ifill talks with NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks for what to expect from both candidates, with 15 days till Election Day.