

Mar. 04, 2011 8 p.m. EST
Full Episode: March 4, 2011
As Democrats and Republicans debate spending cuts for the 2011 and 2012 budgets, the Obama administration also focuses on the continuing unrest in Libya. Also, the Supreme Court makes a controversial first amendment ruling, siding with a provacative Kansas church. Joining Gwen Ifill: John Harwood, CNBC & The NY Times; James Kitfield, National Journal; and Joan Biskupic, USA Today.


Feb. 25, 2011 8 p.m. EST
Full Episode: February 25, 2011
With continuing violence in Libya, Martha Raddatz (ABC News) reports on President Obama's response toward an unstable Moammar Gadhafi. Also, Major Garrett (National Journal) & Karen Tumulty (Washington Post) analyze polarization in Washington and state capitols during dramatic budget showdowns. And, Pete Williams (NBC News) on the administration's new stance toward the Defense of Marriage Act.


Feb. 18, 2011 8 p.m. EST
Full Episode: February 18, 2011
Spreading unrest in Bahrain, budget crisis.


Feb. 04, 2011 8 p.m. EST
Full Episode: February 4, 2011
Protests in Egypt continue into their 2nd week, with escalating violence and dissent spreading in the Middle East. After urging from the U.S., Egyptian President Mubarak said he will not run for re-election, but pressure remains for him to resign immediately. This week: David Sanger, NY Times; Martha Raddatz, ABC News; Nancy Youssef, McClatchy Newspapers; and James Kitfield, National Journal.


Jan. 28, 2011 8 p.m. EST
Full Episode: January 28, 2011
With violent protests erupting across Egypt, Nancy Youssef of McClatchy Newspapers, reports on the struggle on the streets of Cairo. Also, we get analysis of the State of the Union address with John Dickerson of Slate Magazine and CBS News, Jackie Calmes of The New York Times and Susan Davis of National Journal.


Jan. 21, 2011 8 p.m. EST
Full Episode: January 21, 2011
As President Obama welcomes Chinese president Hu Jintao to Washington, the House GOP votes to repeal his health care bill. Now, the focus on the State of the Union address and President Obama's economic goals for 2011. Plus, the new wave of retiring senators. Around the table: Peter Baker, Doyle McManus, Karen Tumulty and David Wessel.


Jan. 14, 2011 8 p.m. EST
Full Episode: January 14, 2011
After the tragedy in Tucson, the panel looks back at the impact of the events in Arizona and Barack Obama as Healer in Chief. Also, the latest on the investigation of Jared Loughner and a profile of Gabrielle Giffords. Gwen is joined by Dan Balz of the Washington Post, Janet Hook of the Wall Street Journal, Pete Williams of NBC News, and Charles Babington of the Associated Press.


Jan. 07, 2011 10 p.m. EST
Full Episode: January 7, 2011
2011 starts with a bang of the gavel. John Boehner and the GOP take control of the House but are already arguing with Democrats over the deficit and health care. A reorganization at the White House too, with new players coming and going. Joining Gwen this week, John Dickerson (Slate/CBS), Major Garrett (National Journal), Julianna Goldman (Bloomberg) and Jeff Zeleny (NY Times).