

May. 18, 2012 8 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: May 18, 2012
Negative political ads; a possible new debt ceiling showdown; JP Morgan losses.


Apr. 20, 2012 8 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: April 20, 2012
Conflicting polls show both Mitt Romney and President Obama leading in November's election. What do the numbers reveal? Plus, a breakdown of the candidates' economic plans. Also, Super PAC numbers, the Secret Service prostitution scandal & the GSA spending scandal. Joining Gwen: Michael Duffy, TIME; Jim Tankersley, National Journal; Jeff Zeleny, New York Times; Jeanne Cummings, Bloomberg News.


Mar. 23, 2012 8 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: March 23, 2012
After the controversial killing of teenager Trayvon Martin, in Florida, national attention focuses on "Stand Your Ground" laws & the local police department. Plus, Mitt Romney wins Illinois but still faces criticism from conservatives. Also, a look at the GOP budget. Joining Gwen: Pierre Thomas, ABC News; Dan Balz, Washington Post; Sam Youngman, Reuters; Naftali Bendavid, Wall Street Journal.


Mar. 16, 2012 8 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: March 16, 2012
The killing of 16 civilians in Afghanistan, allegedly by a U.S. soldier, has further strained the relationship between the two countries. Plus, Rick Santorum won big in the South, yet Mitt Romney scored more delegates. And President Obama's re-election campaign is in full swing. Joining Gwen: Martha Raddatz, ABC News; Alexis Simendinger, RealClearPolitics; Karen Tumulty, The Washington Post.


Mar. 09, 2012 8 p.m. EST
Full Episode: March 9, 2012
Mitt Romney won big on Super Tuesday, giving him more than 35% of the delegates needed to clinch the nomination. But Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, and Ron Paul stay defiant, continuing their campaigns as the race focuses on Mississippi and Alabama next Tuesday. What's next? Joining Gwen: Jeff Zeleny, New York Times; Beth Reinhard, National Journal; Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times.


Feb. 10, 2012 8 p.m. EST
Full Episode: February 10, 2012
President Obama modified a controversial mandate on birth control access. But could there be lingering political fallout? Plus, did Rick Santorum's big wins this week change the GOP presidential race? And a decision on California's same-sex marriage ban. Joining Gwen: John Dickerson, Slate & CBS News; Nia Malika Henderson, Washington Post; Pete Williams, NBC News; Beth Reinhard, National Journal.


Jan. 20, 2012 8 p.m. EST
Full Episode: January 20, 2012
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.


Dec. 16, 2011 8 p.m. EST
Full Episode: December 16, 2011
Congress fights the clock to avert a government shutdown. Also, now that the last GOP presidential debate before the Iowa caucus is over, who is the frontrunner? Plus, the war in Iraq officially ends as the U.S. hands over military control to Iraqis. Joining Gwen: Jeanne Cummings, Bloomberg News; Dan Balz, The Washington Post; Jeff Zeleny, The New York Times; Laura Meckler, The Wall Street Journal


Dec. 09, 2011 8 p.m. EST
Full Episode: December 9, 2011
Newt Gingrich soars past Mitt Romney in the polls in three out of four early primary states. Rick Perry makes a push, but is it now a two-man race? Plus President Barack Obama makes a push for the payroll tax cut extensions. Joining Gwen: Major Garrett, National Journal; Charles Babington, Associated Press; John Harwood, CNBC and The New York Times; Alexis Simendinger, RealClearPolitics.com.


Dec. 02, 2011 8 p.m. EST
Full Episode: December 2, 2011
The unemployment rate fell last month to the lowest since March 2009. Is this a sign of the economy stabilizing? Also, Herman Cain faced allegations of an extramarital affair, Rick Perry had another "oops" moment, and Newt Gingrich surged in the polls. Joining Gwen: Jim Tankersley, National Journal; Greg Ip, The Economist; Karen Tumulty, The Washington Post; Jeff Zeleny, The New York Times