Lisa Desjardins

Join Lisa Desjardins, PBS NewsHour correspondent, Max Steyer, President and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, and Eileen Sullivan, New York Times reporter, as they navigate the fallout from a massive government shutdown. Discover the chaos behind the exodus of over 150,000 federal employees and the emotional toll on those who remain. They address how the administration's tactics leverage layoffs, the confusion within agencies, and the broader economic impacts, all while challenging public perceptions of federal workers.

Join foreign affairs correspondent Nick Schifrin as he dives into the complexities of U.S. foreign policy towards Venezuela, while exploring President Trump's push for American firms to revive the country's oil industry. Lisa Desjardins provides insight into the ongoing political narratives surrounding January 6th, looking at the commemoration and the deep divisions it has caused. White House correspondent Liz Landers highlights the atmosphere of the anniversary events and the participants' defiance, contrasting their perspectives with policy analyst Andres Martinez-Fernandez's take on regional dynamics.

Mary-Claire Jelanik, an Associated Press reporter and author of 'Storm at the Capitol'; Lisa Desjardins, PBS NewsHour correspondent; and Igor Bobik, HuffPost senior reporter, share their gripping firsthand accounts of the January 6th attack. They discuss the evolving narratives around that day, the impact of Trump's pardons, and the normalization of political violence. The guests highlight the emotional toll on law enforcement and the media, while emphasizing the urgent need for a shared truth to safeguard democracy.