Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump’s vaccine rhetoric, the administration’s political manipulation of science, Joe Biden’s campaign message for working-class voters and Trump’s approach to U.S. history education.
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Morning News Podcast: UAE & Bahrain Peace With Israel, Insurance Payouts

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington yesterday to commemorate new peace accords with UAE and Bahrain – the first Arab states in a quarter century to normalize relations with Israel.
- The peace accords between the Unite Arab Emirates and Israel could have major impacts on the future of the region, including possible compromises on Palestine and annexation of the West Bank.
- Plus, what the civil disorder following the Black Lives Matter protests cost the insurance industry.
- And, tips to ease Zoom fatigue.
Guests: Axios’ Jennifer Kingson, Eric Pandey and contributor Barak Ravid.
Politics Monday: Tamara Keith And Amy Walter On Latest In Washington (PBS)
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the differences between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on climate change and what the Trump campaign’s willingness to hold large indoor rallies says about Trump’s perspective on the pandemic.
Political News: “Shields & Brooks” On The Stalled Relief Legislation (Video)
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the congressional stalemate over pandemic relief legislation, revelations from Bob Woodward’s interviews with President Trump and the political impact they may have and whether Joe Biden’s campaign message is resonating with voters.
Morning News Podcast: Oregon Fire Evacuations, Covid-19 Aid Bill Blocked

Deadly wildfires rage in Western states, GOP ‘Skinny’ bill on coronavirus aid is blocked by Democrats, and 9/11 responders give assist to coronavirus essential workers.
Politics Monday: Tamara Keith And Amy Walter On 2020 Campaign Messaging
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including campaign messaging from President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden around the pandemic and the economy, whether Black voters could make the difference in key Midwestern states and the significance of voters casting ballots early by mail.
Morning News Podcast: Portland Suspect Killed, Joe Biden In Wisconsin

This Morning With Gordon Deal: Suspect in Portland shooting killed by law enforcement, Joe Biden visits Kenosha, and New Hampshire 16-year-old swims across English Channel.
Politics Monday: Tamara Keith And Amy Walter On 2020 Campaign (PBS Video)
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the rhetorical battle over peaceful protests and incidents of violence and whether that conversation benefits President Trump or Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
Political News: “Shields & Brooks” – Convention Analysis (PBS Video)
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including their reactions to the Republican National Convention and President Trump’s speech in particular, how the conventions could affect the presidential race and the public and political fallout of ongoing unrest over policing and racial injustice.
Morning News Podcast: Republican Convention, Hurricane Laura, Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe Steps Down

President Trump accepts the Republican nomination from the White House South Lawn with hundreds in the audience huddled together without masks. Also, clean up continues as Hurricane Laura leaves a trail of devastation. And, Japan’s longest serving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe steps down because of his deteriorating health.