Mar 11 Watch Shields and Brooks Discuss John Bolton, Social Security and Iran Policy Political columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks debate the U.S. shift in Iran nuclear policy, the debate over Social Security reform, and the nomination of former Assistant Secretary of State John Bolton as U.N. ambassador. Continue watching
Mar 04 Watch Shields and Brooks Discuss Social Security and Tax Reform NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss President Bush's plan to overhaul the Social Security system and a proposal by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan to introduce a national sales tax. Continue watching
Feb 25 Watch Shields and Brooks Discuss the Week’s Events Jim Lehrer discuss the president's trip to Europe and his Social Security plans with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks. Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch Shields and Lowry Analyze Intelligence Director Appointment and Social Security Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review editor Rich Lowry discuss the appointment of John Negroponte as the new director of national intelligence, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's comments about Social Security and the brewing fight over judicial nominees. Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch Shield and Lowry Analyze Rice’s Trip and President Bush’s Budget Columnists Mark Shields and Rich Lowry discuss Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's overseas visit, President Bush's $2.57 trillion budget and Social Security reform. Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch Shields and Brooks Analyze Social Security, DNC Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss President Bush's Social Security proposal and the selection of Howard Dean to head the Democratic National Committee. Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch Mark Shields and David Brooks Preview the President’s State of the Union Address Mark Shields and David Brooks join Jim Lehrer for a preview of the State of the Union address by President Bush. Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch NewsHour Analysts Discuss the Iraq Election and Condoleezza Rice’s Confirmation Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the significance of the Iraqi elections and what Condoleezza Rice's confirmation means for U.S. foreign policy. Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch Political Analysts Discuss President Bush’s Inaugural Jim Lehrer speaks with regular NewsHour political analysts about President Bush's ambitious plans for Social Security reform, Vice President Dick Cheney's comments about U.S. policy towards Iran and Secretary of State nominee Condoleeza Rice's confirmation hearings. Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch NewsHour Analysts Debate the Implications of President Bush’s Inaugural Address President George W. Bush opened his new term Thursday with sweeping promises to spread Democracy abroad and institute a new "ownership society" at home. NewsHour analysts discuss the impact of the president's speech. Continue watching