Dec 23 Watch 12:18 Shields and Brooks on Trump’s unprecedented transition By PBS News Hour President-elect Donald Trump made headlines this week for his reference to a possible arms race and his involvement in U.S. foreign policy prior to taking office. Judy Woodruff speaks with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David… Continue watching
Dec 09 Watch 12:06 Shields and Brooks on Trump’s understanding of presidential power By PBS News Hour Names of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks continue to emerge on a daily basis. Judy Woodruff sits down with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks to discuss whether Mr. Trump’s Cabinet choices are antithetical to… Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch 12:56 Shields and Brooks on Mattis, the Carrier deal and Pelosi’s re-election By PBS News Hour A clearer picture of President-elect Donald Trump's administration took shape this week, and syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss. Topics include their reactions to Mr. Trump's highest-profile nomination yet, whether… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 13:10 Shields and Brooks on cabinet picks and conflicts of interest By PBS News Hour In the past week, President-elect Donald Trump has announced several White House appointments and policy ideas. Judy Woodruff speaks with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks about Trump's choice to oversee the Department of Education,… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 10:56 Brooks and Marcus on why Trump’s appointments make sense By PBS News Hour As Donald Trump announces his choices for prominent roles in his upcoming administration, patterns are emerging. New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus join Judy Woodruff to analyze the newest appointments and the governing philosophy… Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch 11:55 Shields and Brooks on a ‘political earthquake’ and how America can move forward By PBS News Hour In their first post-election Friday analysis, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the factors that may have contributed to Donald Trump's dramatic upset, including an American desperation for change. Also,… Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch 11:37 Shields and Brooks on rancor in the electorate and the future of the Supreme Court By PBS News Hour In their final Friday political analysis before the election, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss Hillary Clinton’s shrinking lead, the rough language that has pervaded the campaign, the outlook for… Continue watching
Oct 28 Watch 12:40 Shields and Brooks on the election’s ‘parity of sleaze’ By PBS News Hour In the wake of a new FBI investigation into emails from Hillary Clinton's aides and more sexual assault accusations against Donald Trump, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss a campaign… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 12:41 Shields and Brooks on Trump assault allegations, Clinton leaked email insights By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including another barrage of sexual misconduct allegations for Donald Trump, the morality of Republicans who have changed their minds about their… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 11:49 Shields and Brooks on the alt-right and a general lack of trust in Clinton By PBS News Hour In the presidential election arena this week, the two major-party candidates called each other racists, and questions arose over Donald Trump's support among alt-right enthusiasts. As for Hillary Clinton, she seems to be focusing on casting herself as the lesser-of-two-evils… Continue watching