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53 Episodes 2004 - 2004
Episode 1
Fri, Jan 2, 2004 30 mins
Episode 2
Fri, Jan 9, 2004 30 mins
Karen Tumulty (Time) and Gloria Borger (US News and World Report) on the Iowa caucuses and the role of religion in presidential politics; Wayne Washington (Boston Globe) on President Bush's immigration proposal; Pete Williams (NBC News) on the fingerprinting and photographing of some U.S. visitors.
Episode 3
Fri, Jan 16, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the Democratic presidential campaign (discussed by Dan Balz of the Washington Post and Susan Feeney of NPR); President Bush's policy pronouncements (Janet Hook, Los Angeles Times); and former treasury secretary Paul O'Neill's criticisms of the president (Alan Murray, CNBC). Gwen Ifell hosts.
Episode 4
Fri, Jan 23, 2004 30 mins
Assessing the Democratic presidential race in a program telecast from Manchester, N.H., are David Broder (Washington Post), Michael Duffy (Time) and John Harwood (Wall Street Journal). Gwen Ifell hosts.
Episode 5
Fri, Jan 30, 2004 30 mins
Assessing the Presidential campaign: (Ceci Connolly of the Washington Post, discussing Kerry); Karen Tumulty of Time (Dean); Doyle McManus of the Los Angeles Times (the GOP); and David Sanger of the New York Times (the effect of the WMD controversy on the race). Gwen Ifill hosts.
Episode 6
Fri, Feb 6, 2004 30 mins
The Democratic presidential race (discussed by the Washington Post's David Broder and the Wall Street Journal's Jeanne Cummings); the Bush administration's stance on the Iraq war and WMDs (Michael Duffy, Time); and the Massachusetts gay-marriage ruling (Pete Williams, NBC News). Gwen Ifill is the moderator.
Episode 7
Fri, Feb 13, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the Democratic presidential race, gay marriage, U.S. jobs going abroad and President Bush's National Guard service. Panelists include Karen Tumulty (Time); Pete Williams (NBC); Alan Murray (CNBC); and Elisabeth Bumiller (New York Times). Gwen Ifill is the moderator.
Episode 8
Fri, Feb 20, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the Democratic presidential race and Howard Dean's impact on it; President Bush's campaign strategies; and the political transition in Iraq. Panelists include John Harwood (Wall Street Journal); Gloria Borger (U.S. News and World Report); Wayne Washington (Boston Globe); and Doyle McManus (Los Angeles Times). Gwen Ifill is the moderator.
Episode 9
Fri, Feb 27, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the strengths and weaknesses of the presidential candidates; the politics of gay marriage and Social Security; and the crisis in Haiti. Panelists include Richard Berke (New York Times), Martha Raddatz (ABC News) and Jacob Schlesinger (Wall Street Journal).
Episode 10
Fri, Mar 5, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the presidential campaign, Iraqi violence and the late Supreme Court justice Harry Blackmun's recently released papers. Panelists include John Harwood (Wall Street Journal), Dan Balz (Washington Post), Barbara Slavin (USA Today) and Linda Greenhouse (New York Times).
Episode 11
Fri, Mar 12, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the "parallel" campaigns of independent political groups, presidential-campaign rhetoric, and jobs and trade as a political issue. Panelists include Jeanne Cummings (Wall Street Journal), Susan Feeney (National Public Radio) and Jeff Birnbaum (Washington Post).
Episode 12
Fri, Mar 19, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the Iraq war and its diplomatic impact, the role of the war and national security in the presidential campaign and the controversy surrounding the Medicare drug benefit. Panelists include Doyle McManus (Los Angeles Times), Martha Raddatz (ABC News), Karen Tumulty (Time) and Ceci Connolly (Washington Post). Gwen Ifill is the moderator.
Episode 13
Fri, Mar 26, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the Sept. 11 Commission hearings; White House reaction to Richard Clarke's criticisms; the Pledge of Allegiance case before the Supreme Court; and the solvency of Medicare and Social Security. Panelists include Pierre Thomas (ABC News) Alexis Simendinger (National Journal), Linda Greenhouse (New York Times) and John Harwood (Washington Post).
Episode 14
Fri, Apr 2, 2004 30 mins
Topics include Condoleezza Rice's planned 9/11 Commission testimony; violence in Iraq; rising gasoline prices; and Ralph Nader's presidential campaign. Panelists include Michael Duffy (Time); Martha Raddatz (ABC News); Alan Murray (CNBC); Todd Purdum (New York Times).
Episode 15
Fri, Apr 9, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the Iraq War and its impact on public perceptions of President Bush, and Condoleezza Rice's testimony before the Sept. 11 Commission. Panelists include Barbara Slavin (USA Today); Dan Balz (Washington Post); David Sanger (New York Times); and Michael Duffy (Time). Gwen Ifill hosts.
Episode 16
Fri, Apr 16, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the war in Iraq; the 9/11 Commission; and the risks Sen. John Kerry takes by politicizing national-security issues. Panelists include Martha Raddatz (ABC News), Wayne Washington (Boston Globe), Dana Priest (Washington Post) and Karen Tumulty (Time).
Episode 17
Fri, Apr 23, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the Iraq war; Bob Woodward's book "Plan of Attack"; and the enemy-combatants case before the Supreme Court. Also: a tribute to Washington Post columnist Mary McGrory. Panelists include David Sanger (New York Times), John Harwood (Wall Street Journal) and Michel Martin (ABC News). Gwen Ifill hosts.
Episode 18
Fri, Apr 30, 2004 30 mins
Martha Raddatz of ABC News discusses Iraq; the Washington Post's John Harris looks at the presidential campaign; Linda Greenhouse reports on the Supreme Court; Time's Michael Duffy details President Bush's and Vice President Cheney's meeting with the 9/11 Commission.
Episode 19
Fri, May 7, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the Iraqi prisoner scandal and the presidential campaign. Panelists include Martha Raddatz (ABC News), Doyle McManus (Los Angeles Times), Wayne Washington (Boston Globe) and John Harwood (Wall Street Journal). Michel Martin is the guest moderator.
Episode 20
Fri, May 14, 2004 30 mins
The Iraq prisoner-abuse scandal and Congressional reaction to it; the White House response to developments in Iraq; campaign fundraising. Panelists include Dana Priest (Washington Post), Gebe Martinez (Houston Chronicle), David Sanger (New York Times) and Jeanne Cummings (Wall Street Journal). Gwen Ifill hosts.
Episode 21
Fri, May 21, 2004 30 mins
Time magazine's Michael Duffy reports on the Iraqi POW scandal; Doyle McManus of the Los Angeles Times discusses the planned transfer of power to the Iraqis; CNBC's Gloria Borger reflects on the political impact of gay marriage; the Washington Post's Jeff Birnbaum reports on the high price of gas and its impact on the econony.
Episode 22
Fri, May 28, 2004 30 mins
Sen. John Kerry's foreign-policy plans; the turnover of sovereignty in Iraq; the Bush campaign's drive for funds from younger contributors; the effect of the president's political fortunes on congressional Republicans. Panelists include Dan Balz (Washington Post), Barbara Slavin (USA Today), Jeanne Cummings (Wall Street Journal) and Janet Hook (Los Angeles Times). Gwen Ifill hosts.
Episode 23
Fri, Jun 4, 2004 30 mins
Topics include CIA director George Tenet's resignation; the Iraqi interim government and intelligence allegations surrounding Ahmed Chalabi; and the Jose Pedilla terrorism case. Panelists include Dana Priest (Washington Post), Doyle McManus (Los Angeles Times) and Pete Williams (NBC News). Gwen Ifill reports.
Episode 24
Fri, Jun 11, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the Reagan legacy in foreign and domestic affairs; the UN's approval of the Iraqi-government plan; and the Bush administration's fight with Congress over coercive interrogation. Panelists include Tom Gjelten (National Public Radio), Dan Balz (Washington Post), Michael Duffy (Time) and David Sanger (New York Times).
Episode 25
Fri, Jun 18, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the violence in Iraq; the 9/11 Commission; economic issues and the presidential campaign; and the impact of religion on politics this year. Panelists include Martha Raddatz (ABC News), Chitra Ragavan (US News & World Report), Jeffrey Birnbaum (Washington Post) and Karen Tumulty (Time). Gwen Ifill hosts.
Episode 26
Fri, Jun 25, 2004 30 mins
Topics include Iraqi sovereignty; Bush policies regarding prisoner interrogation; the Supreme Court ruling on Vice President Cheney's energy task force; and President Clinton's memoir. Panelists include Michael Duffy (Time), Doyle McManus (Los Angeles Times) and Joan Biskupic (USA Today). Gwen Ifill is the moderator.
Episode 27
Fri, Jul 2, 2004 30 mins
Topics include Iraqi sovereignty, the Fed interest-rate hike and the week's Supreme Court decisions. Panelists include Martha Raddatz (ABC News), Wayne Washington (Boston Globe), Alan Murray (CNBC) and Linda Greenhouse (New York Times). Gwen Ifill hosts.
Episode 28
Fri, Jul 9, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the selection of John Edwards as Kerry's running mate, the Senate committee report on pre-Iraq war intelligence and the situation on the ground in Iraq. Panelists include David Broder (Washington Post), John Harwood (Wall Street Journal), Alexis Simendinger (National Journal) and Doyle McManus (Los Angeles Times). Gloria Borger is the guest moderator.
Episode 29
Fri, Jul 16, 2004 30 mins
Topics include gay marriage, the place of "values" in the presidential race and corporate scandals. Panelists include Gebe Martinez (Houston Chronicle), Karen Tumulty (Time) and Jeff Birnbaum (Washington Post). Gwen Ifill is the moderator.
Episode 30
Fri, Jul 23, 2004 30 mins
The Washington Post's Dan Balz, NPR's Susan Feeney and Richard Berke of the New York Times discuss the Democratic National Convention. From Boston.
Episode 31
Fri, Jul 30, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the Democratic convention, the Kerry campaign and the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. Panelists include Michael Duffy (Time), David Broder (Washington Post), Nina Easton (Boston Globe) and Pete Williams (NBC News). Gwen Ifill is the moderator.
Episode 32
Fri, Aug 6, 2004 30 mins
Terror warnings, intelligence-gathering and national security as it relates to politics. Panelists include Pierre Thomas (ABC News), Dana Priest (Washington Post) and Karen Tumulty (Time).
Episode 33
Fri, Aug 13, 2004 30 mins
Topics include Sen. John Kerry's Iraq votes and their effect on the campaign; arrests of alleged terrorists and the nomination of Rep. Porter Goss (R-Fla.) to lead the CIA; and the economy and the election. Panelists include David Sanger (New York Times), Michael Duffy (Time) and Jackie Calmes (Wall Street Journal). Alan Murray (CNBC) is the guest moderator.
Episode 34
Fri, Aug 20, 2004 30 mins
Topics include political advertising, Iraq vs. the economy as campaign issues, the president's plans for troop redeployment and developments in Iraq. Panelists include Jeanne Cummings (Wall Street Journal), Gebe Martinez (Houston Chronicle), Doyle McManus (Los Angeles Times) and Barbara Slavin (USA Today).
Episode 35
Fri, Aug 27, 2004 30 mins
Election-related issues are discussed. Panelists include John Harwood (Wall Street Journal), Alexis Simendinger (National Journal) and Karen Tumulty (Time). Telecast from New York.
Episode 36
Fri, Sep 3, 2004 30 mins
Assessing the GOP convention are Michael Duffy (Time), David Sanger (New York Times) and Doyle McManus (Los Angeles Times). Also: Gloria Borger (U.S. News & World Report) on President Bush's personality as a campaign issue. Gwen Ifill is the moderator.
Episode 37
Fri, Sep 10, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the Iraq war and terrorism, and their effect on the presidential race; and the expiration of the assault-weapon ban. Panelists include Martha Raddatz (ABC news), Dan Balz (Washington Post), John Harwood (Wall Street Journal) and Gebe Martinez (Houston Post). Gwen Ifill is the moderator.
Episode 38
Fri, Sep 17, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the presidential election, the war in Iraq, the politics of health care and Vladimir Putin's plan to restructure Russia's political system. Panelists include Karen Tumulty (Time), Doyle McManus (Los Angeles Times), Ceci Connolly (Washington Post) and Barbara Slavin (USA Today).
Episode 39
Fri, Sep 24, 2004 30 mins
Topics include Bush vs. Kerry over Iraq; the candidates' campaign war chests; economic issues in the campaign; and intelligence restructuring. Panelists include David Sanger (New York Times), Jeanne Cummings (Wall Street Journal), Michael Duffy (Time) and Jeff Birnbaum (Washington Post).
Episode 40
Fri, Oct 1, 2004 30 mins
Presidential-debate analysis. Panelists include David Broder (Washington Post), Karen Tumulty (Time), Gloria Borger (CNBC) and Richard Berke (New York Times).
Episode 41
Fri, Oct 8, 2004 30 mins
The presidential debate is assessed by Michael Duffy (Time), John Harwood (Wall Street Journal), Doyle McManus (Los Angeles Times) and Dana Priest (Washington Post).
Episode 42
Fri, Oct 15, 2004 30 mins
Topics include voter registration and turn-out efforts, undecided voters and the role of religion in the campaign. Panelists include Karen Tumulty (Time), John Harris (Washington Post) and Barbara Bradley Hagerty (National Public Radio).
Episode 43
Fri, Oct 22, 2004 30 mins
Voting mechanics; and fear as a campaign theme are among the topics. Panelists include John Harwood (Wall Street Journal) and Michael Duffy (Time).
Episode 44
Fri, Oct 29, 2004 30 mins
An election-themed show features Dan Balz (Washington Post) on the candidates' efforts to "crystallize" their messages; Doyle McManus (Los Angeles Times) on their reactions to unexpected news stories; and Jeanne Cummings (Wall Street Journal) on get-out-the-vote (and get-them-counted) drives.
Episode 45
Fri, Nov 5, 2004 30 mins
Topic: the election. Panelists include David Broder (Washington Post), Michael Duffy (Time), David Sanger (New York Times) and Gebe Martinez (Houston Chronicle).
Episode 46
Fri, Nov 12, 2004 30 mins
Topics: the fighting in Fallujah; the change of Attorneys General; the future of the Mideast peace process in the wake of Arafat's death; Prime Minister Tony Blair's visit to the the U.S.
Episode 47
Fri, Nov 19, 2004 30 mins
Episode 48
Fri, Nov 26, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the polarization of public opinion and civility in political discourse; Social Security and personal security; and the war in Iraq. Panelists include Jeanne Cummings (Wall Street Journal), Tom Gjelten (National Public Radio), Gloria Borger (US News & World Report) and David Broder (Washington Post).
Episode 49
Fri, Dec 3, 2004 30 mins
Tom Ridge's resignation and the domestic-security outlook (discussed by Pete Williams of NBC News); the intelligence-reform bill and its political context (John Harwood, Wall Street Journal); Ukraine's election controversy (Barbara Slavin, USA Today); the medical-marijuana case before the Supreme Court (Linda Greenhouse, New York Times).
Episode 50
Fri, Dec 10, 2004 30 mins
Intelligence reform is discussed by Dana Priest of the Washington Post); the war in Iraq is the topic for Martha Raddatz, ABC News; legislative priorities for Congress and the president are examined by Gebe Martinez of the Houston Chronicle; the White House's take on the week's news is considered by David Sanger of the New York Times.
Episode 51
Fri, Dec 17, 2004 30 mins
Topics include the Kerik nomination; developments in Iraq; the White House economic agenda; and plans at the Department of Health and Human Services. Panelists include Michael Duffy (Time); Barbara Slavin (USA Today); Alan Murray (Wall Street Journal); and Ceci Connolly (Washington Post).
Episode 52
Fri, Dec 24, 2004 30 mins
Episode 53
Fri, Dec 31, 2004 30 mins
A 2005 forecast. Panelists include Alexis Simendinger of the National Journal (on the Bush administration); Dan Balz of the Washington Post (on the Democrats); Janet Hook of the Los Angeles Times (on Congress); and Pete Williams of NBC News (on the courts and the Justice Department).