Nov. 25, 2015 6:05 p.m. EST
News: Measuring the Mood of America: Concerns About Terror Attacks, Distrust of Elected Leaders
As you dig in to your Thanksgiving leftover, we dive deep into the American mood. Concerns about terrorism, distrust of political leaders and a spirited debate about who's best to lead our country are topics of conversation around the country. Gwen Ifill discusses this all with The New York Times' Peter Baker, The Washington Post's Dan Balz and BBC's Kim Ghattas.
Nov. 25, 2015 5:22 p.m. EST
News: The Coalition Fighting ISIS, Clinton's Campaign Tightrope and Holiday Book Suggestions
On the Webcast Extra, Peter Baker explains who is behind the 65-member coalition fighting ISIS. On the 2016 campaign trail, Hillary Clinton's campaign team has determined there is "no strategic advantage" to distance Clinton from Obama. And our annual Washington Week Winter Reading List is out! Our panelists share their must-read books to give you some inspiration for holiday giving.
Nov. 24, 2015 11:15 a.m. EST
News: What should we be doing to defeat the Islamic State?
Militarily and diplomatically, what can the U.S. and others do to stop the Islamic State? Gwen Ifill gets views from James Jeffrey of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and John Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago.
Nov. 24, 2015 11:13 a.m. EST
News: Campaigns tap Islamic State fears by zeroing in on national security
Many Republican candidates are pouncing on fears about the Islamic State to flex ideological and political muscle. Political director Lisa Desjardins offers a roundup of rhetoric in the debate over national security, and Tamara Keith of NPR and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Gwen Ifill to take a closer look.
Nov. 20, 2015 9:16 p.m. EST
News: How has the Paris attack shifted the U.S. fight against ISIS, refugee policy and the 2016 campaign?
One week after the terror attacks in Paris left 130 people dead, the United States and global community have intensified the resolve to defeat ISIS and prevent future attacks. In state houses across the country and in the U.S. House of Representatives, the conversation has shifted to refugee policy and preventing all Syrian refugees from entering the country until security measures can be stepped
Nov. 20, 2015 11:56 a.m. EST
News: How terrorists exploit Europe’s divided intelligence efforts
French authorities say the ringleader of the Paris attacks was killed in a raid outside Paris on Wednesday. So how did he return to Europe undetected after joining the Islamic State in Syria? Lorenzo Vidino of George Washington University and Stacy Meichtry of The Wall Street Journal join Gwen Ifill to discuss.
Nov. 19, 2015 11:05 a.m. EST
News: Terror attacks bring greater urgency to finding migrant crisis solutions
Recent attacks have inspired growing calls among governments to restrict the unprecedented migration flowing into Europe and beyond. Gwen Ifill speaks with David Miliband, CEO of International Rescue Committee, and former Hungarian Ambassador András Simonyi about how countries can balance security with response to the refugee crisis.
Nov. 18, 2015 11:15 a.m. EST
News: With Islamic State as a common enemy, can Russia and the West cooperate on Syria?
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to cooperate with the French military, as both countries bombed targets in Syria. What are the prospects of Russia cooperating to help end the Syrian civil war? Gwen Ifill gets reactions from former Defense Department official Evelyn Farkas and Vali Nasr of Johns Hopkins University.
Nov. 18, 2015 11:13 a.m. EST
News: Sanders: Turning our backs on refugees destroys the idea of America
How would Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders handle terror threats at home and abroad, in light of the Paris attacks and the shifting threat of the Islamic State? Sanders joins Gwen Ifill to discuss his views on combatting terrorism and the anti-refugee backlash in the U.S.
Nov. 17, 2015 11:09 a.m. EST
News: Paris attacks bring migrant crisis, Islamic State strategy to U.S. political forefront
From the campaign trail to the halls of Congress, leaders weighed in on the fallout of the Paris attacks. Gwen Ifill speaks to Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR about how responses to the tragedy are playing out in the presidential race, calls from some lawmakers to change U.S. policy toward Syrian immigrants, as well as takeaways from the Democratic debate.
