Politics Aug 15 5 Questions for David Chalian on 2012: Bachmann’s Poll Ratings, Third Parties and a ‘Boring’ Republican Fight? By David Chalian
Politics Jun 13 Watch Obama Pledges to Grow Economy as New Faces Join GOP Debate in N.H. President Obama pledged Monday at an energy-efficient lighting plant in North Carolina to make good on a promise to grow the economy. Meanwhile, Republican presidential hopefuls were preparing for a second debate. Judy Woodruff gets an update on the 2012…
Politics Jun 10 The Doubleheader: Bad Economic News, Anthony Weiner and the NBA Finals New York Times columnist David Brooks, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Political Editor David Chalian discuss President Obama's ability or inability to handle the economy and the ongoing Rep. Anthony Weiner scandal. By Quinn Bowman
Politics May 31 Political Checklist: Debt Ceiling Vote Symbolism Political Editor David Chalian is joined by Senior Correspondents Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for a look at the debt ceiling vote and Sarah Palin's bus tour. By PBS News Hour
Apr 11 Watch Political Checklist: Shutdown Showdown Just the Start of Spending Debate Judy Woodruff and David Chalian explain the coming debate on government spending.
Mar 23 Watch Political Checklist: Health Reform’s Uncertain Future and Conflict in Libya Gwen Ifill, Judy Woodruff and David Chalian examine health care reform one year later. Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch Obama Sees Poll Numbers Fall as Economic Woes Drag On President Obama faces falling poll numbers with many Americans claiming they have lost faith in the president's ability to handle the economic crisis. Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch Tea Party Ideology Driving a Wedge in Republican Party Politics For more on the political fractures in the Republican Party, Jim Lehrer speaks with Political Editor David Chalian, the newest addition to PBS NewsHour's team. Continue watching