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PBS News Hour - Brooks and Capehart

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Oct 25, 2024 • 10min

Brooks and Granderson on why the presidential race is deadlocked in the polls

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Los Angeles Times opinion columnist LZ Granderson join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including why the presidential race is deadlocked, Harris' strategy of calling Trump a fascist and newspapers presidential endorsements. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Oct 18, 2024 • 10min

Brooks and Capehart on key moments in the 2024 race in the final weeks before Election Day

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including how the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could mark a turning point in the war in Gaza, and key moments in the presidential race with less than three weeks to go before Election Day. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Oct 11, 2024 • 12min

Brooks and Capehart on Democratic concerns about Harris' momentum

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the race for the White House enters its final weeks with some Democrats concerned Kamala Harris' momentum has plateaued and Donald Trump unleashes a torrent of false statements and distortions about the federal response to hurricanes. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Oct 4, 2024 • 10min

Brooks and Capehart on if Liz Cheney's support will help Harris with independent voters

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including a major endorsement from Liz Cheney and the latest in the Trump election interference case. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Sep 27, 2024 • 11min

Capehart and Pletka on Harris' immigration policy and Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Danielle Pletka of the American Enterprise Institute join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Kamala Harris' visit to the U.S.-Mexico border to present her border security plan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting with Donald Trump. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Sep 20, 2024 • 12min

Brooks and Capehart on if a cultural shift away from negativity will benefit Harris

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the GOP facing a major scandal involving Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina, Donald Trump's latest comments about Jewish voters and Israel and if an electoral culture shift will benefit Kamala Harris. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Sep 13, 2024 • 11min

Capehart and Ponnuru on Harris' debate success and Trump's embrace of conspiracy theories

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the presidential debate marking a major moment in the race for the White House, Donald Trump comes under scrutiny for conspiracy theories and the gender gap in presidential polls. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Sep 6, 2024 • 11min

Brooks and Atkins Stohr on if there's a double standard for what Trump and Harris say

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Kimberly Atkins Stohr join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Donald Trump getting a political reprieve after the judge overseeing his New York criminal case delays his sentencing, if there's a double standard for what Trump and Harris say and former Vice President Dick Cheney announces he's voting for Harris. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Aug 30, 2024 • 12min

Brooks and Atkins Stohr on Trump trying to change narrative on abortion access

David Brooks, a New York Times columnist known for his sharp political analysis, and Kimberly Atkins Stohr, a Boston Globe legal and political commentator, join Geoff Bennett to discuss pivotal political developments. They explore Trump's shifting views on abortion post-Dobbs and the internal conflicts within the Republican Party. Additionally, they analyze Vice President Harris's attempts to redefine her campaign identity and a controversial incident involving the Trump campaign at Arlington National Cemetery, revealing the complex dynamics of contemporary politics.
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Aug 23, 2024 • 12min

Brooks and Capehart on main takeaways from the DNC and what comes next

Join David Brooks, a New York Times columnist known for insightful political analysis, and Jonathan Capehart, a Washington Post associate editor who offers keen political commentary. They dive into the emotional dynamics and strategies that surfaced during the Democratic National Convention. The duo discusses the surprising endorsement of Donald Trump by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and explores the contrasting visions and campaign messages from both major political parties. They also highlight the significance of inclusivity and the potential impact of third-party candidates.

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