May. 27, 2011 8 p.m. EDT
Special: May 27, 2011
With Sarah Palin's new nationwide tour, the panel looks at the changing complexion of the GOP field and reaction to this week's NY special election. Also, President Obama works with European allies on the Mid-East and Libya. And the Supreme Court decides two important cases. With Helene Cooper, New York Times, Major Garrett, National Journal, Dan Balz, Washington Post, Joan Biskupic, USA Today.
Apr. 29, 2011 8 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: April 29, 2011
Washington D.C. was busy this week with a national security team shuffle, newly published Wiki-leaks documents on Guantanamo Bay, the release of the President's long form birth certificate, and Ben Bernanke's first press conference. Joining Gwen: Mark Mazzetti, New York Times; Tom Gjelten, NPR; John Harwood, CNBC/New York Times; and Karen Tumulty, Washington Post.
Mar. 25, 2011 8 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: March 25, 2011
One week after the U.S. military began bombing Libya, NATO has agreed to take control over the no-fly-zone. But with Gadhafi still in charge and mixed signals on how to define success, the Obama administration is being criticized from all sides. Joining Gwen: Helene Cooper, New York Times, Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, John Dickerson, Slate Magazine and CBS News and Gloria Borger, CNN.
Mar. 11, 2011 8 p.m. EST
Full Episode: March 11, 2011
The panel looks at the developments in Libya, rising gas prices, the battles over the federal budget and the US assistance after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Plus, we look at the life of our colleague and longtime Washington Week panelist, David Broder. Gwen is joined by Dan Balz, The Washington Post, Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times and Karen Tumulty of The Washington Post.
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. 11, 2011 8 p.m. EST
Special: February 11, 2011
After three weeks of mostly peaceful protests, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has resigned. What is next for Egypt? Reporting on this historic day, Tom Gjelten, NPR, and Yochi Dreazen, National Journal. In the US, President Obama courts big business and the GOP leadership, plus the first Republican cattle call of 2012 with John Harwood, CNBC/New York Times and Dan Balz, Washington Post.
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.