NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what an economic relief bill may mean for President-elect Joe Biden and President Trump’s base and his unfounded election claims.
Tag Archives: Politics
Environment: A Look At ‘Climate Change Denial’ In The U.S. (CNBC Video)
Despite overwhelming scientific evidence, some American politicians continue to deny that climate change exists, while others question the severity of its impact. But public opinion is shifting, and today even oil and gas companies publicly admit that climate change demands action. So why does climate denialism continue to influence U.S. politics? Here’s a look into who is funding the movement, and why denial is mainly a U.S. problem.
Political News: ‘Shields & Brooks’ On Politics As A Noble Profession (Video)
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss politics as a noble profession, optimism as a defining American characteristic, and collective sacrifice for the common good. In his final regular appearance on the NewsHour, we celebrate Mark Shields and his storied career in journalism and politics.
European Political News: ‘Germany After Merkel’
Anne McElvoy asks the former German ambassador to the US, Wolfgang Ischinger, if America can still be relied upon as a “protective uncle” and how it should deal with China.
And, who will succeed Chancellor Merkel in 2021? Anne talks to German cabinet minister Jens Spahn, one of a proposed ‘dream team’ of candidates in the upcoming party leadership contest.
Politics Monday: Tamara Keith And Amy Walter On Electoral College Vote
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including Joe Biden’s next move after the Electoral College cemented his presidential victory Monday, President Trump’s unlikely concession and how Republicans will react.
World News: Inflation Rebound, Religious Discrimination In New York & Transgender Teens
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week: after the pandemic, will inflation return? Religious discrimination in a New York village (09:35). And, the global repercussions of an English ruling on transgender teens (13:45)
Political News: ‘Shields & Brooks” On Texas Election Challenge (PBS Video)
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including congressional negotiations, President-elect Biden’s cabinet picks and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Texas’s election challenges.
Reviews: TIME Magazine – Person Of The Year (2020)
The Biden-Harris ticket represents something historic. Person of the Year is not just about the year that was, but about where we’re headed.
Politics Monday: Amy Walter And Errin Haines On Biden’s Cabinet PIcks
Amy Walter of the Cook Political and Errin Haines of The 19th News join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President-elect Joe Biden’s selections for his healthcare team, President Donald Trump’s election challenges, and Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff.
Political News: ‘Shields & Brooks’ On The Biden Transition And Cabinet
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the Biden’s team’s transition to the White House and the impact of Trump’s election fraud claims.
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