

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


Nov. 23, 2011 8 p.m. EST
Web Video: November 23, 2011
On the Webcast Extra: Mitt Romney releases a television advertisement that uses Barack Obama's words out of context. And what are Romney's chances in Iowa? Also, is Grover Norquist the Democrats' budget bogeyman. And why the Holiday economic news is a little better this year.


Nov. 11, 2011 8 p.m. EST
Full Episode: November 11, 2011
GOP presidential candidates debate the economic recovery. Rick Perry's memory lapse. Herman Cain's harassment scandal. A Newt Gingrich surge? What's motivating U.S. voters? The potential impact of the Euro debt crisis on America. US. Pete Williams hosts with: John Harwood, CNBC/New York Times; Michael Duffy, TIME; Karen Tumulty, Washington Post; Greg Ip, The Economist.


Oct. 21, 2011 8 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: October 21, 2011
Analysis of possible paths forward in Libya now that Moammar Gadhafi is dead. Will the U.S. play a role in nation building? President Obama announces all U.S. troops will be out of Iraq by year's end. And why the GOP debates have become pivotal in the 2012 presidential race. Joining Gwen: Martha Raddatz, ABC News; Doyle McManus, LA Times; Dan Balz, Washington Post; Gloria Borger, CNN.


Oct. 07, 2011 8 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: October 7, 2011
Now that Christie and Palin are officially out of the GOP Presidential race, which other candidates will benefit most? Plus, what fundraising totals reveal about the race. Also, President Obama fights for the Jobs Act. And a preview of SCOTUS's new term. Joining Gwen: Dan Balz, Washington Post; Jeanne Cummings, Bloomberg News; Janet Hook, Wall Street Journal; Joan Biskupic, USA Today.


Sep. 09, 2011 8 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: September 9, 2011
President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress on his new jobs plan. Will his speech be enough to rally support? Also, analysis on this week's GOP presidential candidates' debate. Plus, our reporters reflect on 9/11 and how it has shaped their lives and America in the past 10 years. Joining Gwen Ifill: Jackie Calmes, The New York Times and John Harris, Politico.


Sep. 02, 2011 8 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: September 2, 2011
As unemployment numbers stay at 9.1%, a very public spat between President Obama and House Speaker Boehner on the timing of an address to Congress. Plus, analysis on the politics & finances of rebuilding after Hurricane Irene. And an update on GOP fundraising. Joining Gwen: Naftali Bendavid, Wall St Journal; Jeanne Cummings, Bloomberg News; Charles Babington, Associated Press; Eamon Javers, CNBC.