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The most recent appearances by NewsHour political analysts and columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks (Updated Friday night)
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Brooks and Capehart on the U.S. retaliation against Iran-backed militants

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the U.S. striking back against Iran-backed militias, congressional gridlock on issues like immigration and taxes, its impact on the 2024 presidential race and how conspiracy theories and falsehoods spread online. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
2/2/202411 minutes, 38 seconds
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Capehart and Johnson on immigration, Trump's defamation case and the 2024 race

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Free Beacon Editor-in-chief Eliana Johnson join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including an $83 million ruling against former President Trump for defamation, Nikki Haley's campaign after New Hampshire and the impact immigration is having on President Biden's run for reelection. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
1/26/202410 minutes, 59 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on Trump's endorsement, Biden's differences with Israel's Netanyahu

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the New Hampshire primary, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott's endorsement of Donald Trump, the differences between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the future of newspapers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
1/19/20249 minutes, 19 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on Iowa expectations and Biden campaign concerns

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, the dynamics of the GOP race and expectations heading into Iowa and Democrats concerned about the Biden reelection campaign strategy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
1/12/202410 minutes, 9 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on Supreme Court deciding if Trump can remain on ballots

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the question of whether former President Trump can remain on the ballot is in the hands of the Supreme Court and President Biden's warning that political violence is a grave threat to democracy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
1/5/202411 minutes, 38 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on states blocking Trump from GOP primary ballot

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the backlash around Nikki Haley's comments on the causes of the Civil War, the question of whether Donald Trump should be barred from the 2024 ballot and 2023's political highlights. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
12/29/202310 minutes, 41 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on the political pressure of the overwhelmed immigration system

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the overwhelmed immigration system and the Colorado ruling to keep Donald Trump off the primary ballot. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
12/22/202311 minutes, 15 seconds
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Brooks and Marcus on the House's impeachment inquiry and its impact on Biden

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the $148 million verdict against Rudy Giuliani, the debate in Congress over Ukraine aid and border security, the House's formal step toward impeaching President Biden and where the GOP race stand with the Iowa caucus less than 30 days away. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
12/15/202311 minutes, 58 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on the political impact of the latest charges against Hunter Biden

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the latest charges and accusations against Hunter Biden, President Biden's push for more aid to Ukraine and Trump's comments about being a dictator. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
12/8/202310 minutes, 41 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on the ouster of George Santos

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including George Santos getting ousted from the House, the GOP presidential primary race heating up with Nikki Haley rising in the polls and the debate between Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
12/1/202311 minutes, 8 seconds
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Capehart and Johnson on Biden's foreign policy efforts and support for Israel

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Free Beacon editor-in-chief Eliana Johnson join Nick Schifrin to discuss the week in politics, including the Biden administration's foreign policy efforts in the spotlight as U.S. officials push for more hostages to be released by Hamas and what's ahead in the Republican presidential primary. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
11/24/202310 minutes, 17 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on what Biden accomplished in his meeting with Xi

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including what President Biden accomplished during his meeting with Chinese President Xi, polls showing growing disapproval of the U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war and compromise on Capitol Hill helps avert a government shutdown. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
11/17/202311 minutes
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Brooks and Capehart on 2023 election takeaways and Manchin's Senate shakeup

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including pressure on the Biden administration over how to approach its relationship with Israel, the outcome of the 2023 elections and how Joe Manchin's decision not to seek reelection in 2024 could shake up the U.S. Senate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
11/10/202311 minutes, 29 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on political divides over Israel-Hamas war

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the policy and political divides over the Israel-Hamas war, Speaker Mike Johnson's first week on the job and Sen. Tubervillle's block on military promotions. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
11/3/202311 minutes, 48 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on gun policy debate after Maine mass shooting and new House speaker

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including this week's shooting in Maine that has put another spotlight on America's gun violence epidemic and new House Speaker Mike Johnson. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
10/27/202311 minutes, 59 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on the GOP struggle to elect a House speaker and Biden's aid request

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the search for a new speaker of the House and President Biden's plea for national security funding. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
10/20/20239 minutes, 54 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on the Israel-Hamas war and U.S. support

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the war between Israel and Hamas, President Biden pledging U.S. support and the uncertainty surrounding the selection of a new House speaker. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
10/13/202311 minutes, 32 seconds
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Brooks and Marcus on the future of the GOP after McCarthy's ouster

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Ruth Marcus join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the fallout of Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster and how it's reshaping the Republican Party. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
10/6/202310 minutes, 39 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on why a government shutdown could last a long time

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the country barreling toward a government shutdown and the first hearings in House Republicans' impeachment inquiry of President Biden. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
9/29/202311 minutes, 45 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on the shutdown countdown, Ukraine war support

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's scramble to avoid a government shutdown, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington and more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
9/22/202310 minutes, 27 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on Biden's impeachment inquiry and tensions among House Republicans

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including rising tensions in the House as lawmakers launch an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
9/15/202311 minutes, 30 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on the Hunter Biden investigation and migrant crisis in New York

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including a Georgia grand jury recommending charges for 21 additional Trump allies in the election case, federal prosecutors seeking an indictment against Hunter Biden and the migrant crisis in New York City. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
9/8/202310 minutes, 18 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on the politics surrounding Trump's trial date

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join John Yang to discuss the week in politics, including fatal shootings that rocked the nation, the former president is at the center of unprecedented legal prosecutions and the Senate faces questions from within its ranks after another health scare. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
9/1/20239 minutes, 59 seconds
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Smarsh and Abernathy on the GOP debate and Trump's arrest in Georgia

Washington Post columnist Gary Abernathy and freelance journalist Sarah Smarsh join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the first GOP debate of the election season and the response to Trump's arrest in Georgia. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
8/25/202311 minutes, 13 seconds
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Brooks and Marcus on Trump's Georgia indictment and upcoming GOP debate

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor and columnist Ruth Marcus join Geoff Bennett to discuss Donald Trump's Georgia indictment, the upcoming GOP debate and Democrats calling for a primary challenge to President Biden. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
8/18/20238 minutes, 17 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on the appointment of a special counsel in the Hunter Biden case

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the fight for the Republican nomination and the appointment of a special counsel in the investigation of Hunter Biden. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
8/11/202310 minutes, 52 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on Trump's latest indictment and climate politics

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the latest indictment of former President Trump and the importance of climate policy going into the 2024 election. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
8/4/202310 minutes, 12 seconds
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Capehart and Abernathy on Trump's latest legal troubles and the health of U.S. leadership

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Post contributor Gary Abernathy join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the repercussions of Trump's latest legal troubles, the rejection of Hunter Biden's plea deal and questions about the age and vulnerability of U.S. leadership. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
7/28/202312 minutes, 33 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on Biden's accomplishments at NATO summit, GOP defense policy

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's trip abroad for the NATO summit, the GOP's defense policy and the 2024 campaign. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
7/14/202311 minutes, 3 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on cluster munitions for Ukraine, Trump's grip on Republican voters

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, his upcoming trip to Europe and the Republican primary race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
7/7/202310 minutes, 49 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on the implications of the Supreme Court's landmark decisions

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the implications of the Supreme Court's major decisions this week. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
6/30/202310 minutes, 48 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on how abortion restrictions could motivate voters in 2024

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including GOP presidential candidates embrace abortion restrictions, a report outlines fresh examples of questionable ethics from Supreme Court justices and Hunter Biden strikes a plea deal to avoid prison. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
6/23/202311 minutes, 22 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on Trump's latest legal battle and the growing presidential field

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including former President Trump's latest legal battle, the growing presidential field and the legacy of Daniel Ellsberg. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
6/16/202310 minutes, 46 seconds
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Brooks and Marcus on the Trump indictment and the political fallout to come

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor and columnist Ruth Marcus join Geoff Bennett to discuss the historic federal indictment of former President Trump and the political fallout that's to come. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
6/9/202311 minutes, 34 seconds
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Capehart and Abernathy on the debt deal and race for the GOP presidential nomination

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and columnist Gary Abernathy join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the deal to raise the debt ceiling and the growing field of candidates challenging former President Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
6/2/202311 minutes, 45 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on the chances of reaching a debt ceiling deal before default

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the ongoing negotiations in Washington to raise the nation's debt ceiling and Republicans Sen. Tim Scott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially launch their presidential campaigns. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
5/26/202310 minutes, 58 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on U.S. border policy and debt ceiling negotiations

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the end of the Title 42 border policy, former President Trump found liable for sexual abuse and the ongoing negotiations over the debt ceiling. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
5/12/202310 minutes, 25 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on the controversies involving Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Senate Democrats exploring their own ethical code for justices following a series of controversies involving Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the latest on the debt ceiling debate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
5/5/202310 minutes, 34 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on Biden's chances for reelection as he prepares to announce 2024 run

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the state of abortion rights in America, Biden's chances for reelection as he prepares to announce his 2024 run and if DeSantis will attempt to challenge Trump for the GOP nomination. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
4/21/202313 minutes, 34 seconds
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Capehart and Abernathy on Trump's indictment and his hold on the GOP

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and columnist Gary Abernathy join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Trump's hold on the Republican party as he faces legal issues and the expulsion of two Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
4/7/202310 minutes, 57 seconds
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Brooks and Tumulty on the political implications of Trump's indictment

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty join Amna Nawaz to discuss the political implications of former President Trump's indictment and the arrest of an American journalist in Russia. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
3/31/20239 minutes, 24 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on Trump's legal woes and parents' influence in schools

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the latest developments in former President Trump's legal woes, the debate over parental say in school curricula and the future of TikTok in the U.S. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
3/24/202311 minutes, 19 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on the turmoil in the banking sector

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including turmoil in the banking sector, a flare-up in U.S.-Russian tensions and where we stand three years after the COVID lockdown. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
3/17/202310 minutes, 56 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on Biden's budget, Trump's legal trouble, the GOP's presidential field

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the impact of former President Trump potential testimony before a New York grand jury, how President Biden's budget is a preview of his reelection platform and Republican's 2024 presidential field. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
3/10/202310 minutes, 19 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on CPAC and the future of the Republican Party

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including insights on CPAC, the future of the Republican Party and the Supreme Court case on President Biden's student debt relief plan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
3/3/202310 minutes, 23 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on Tucker Carlson's access to Jan. 6 video, war in Ukraine

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the larger implications of Tucker Carlson's access to the Jan. 6 footage and what the year of war in Ukraine can tell us about the future of conflict in the world. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
2/24/202311 minutes, 29 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on Fox's false claims of fraud after the last presidential election

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including new details emerge about the false claims of fraud from the last presidential election, bids for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination ramp up and Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman seeks treatment for depression. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
2/17/202311 minutes, 49 seconds
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Brooks and Capehart on Biden getting his message out, GOP primary poll

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden taking his message on the road after the State of the Union address and a new poll has an early look at the Republican primary. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
2/10/202310 minutes, 32 seconds