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The Obama administration slashes executive pay at seven companies that received tax-payer bailouts. Was it the right decision? And former Vice President Dick Cheney criticizes President Obama saying his decision on whether to send more troops to Afghanistan is taking too long. Is he right? Plus, negotiations over health care reform continue in Washington. Where do we stand? Two key voices on the Hill weigh in on it all: National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman and a member of the Finance Committee Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX); and a Democratic member of that committee, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY).
Also Sunday: Burnett & Sorkin
What repercussions will the decision to cut executive pay have on Wall Street? And what impact might it have on the broader economy? Insights and analysis from two financial journalists: CNBC's Erin Burnett and The New York Times' Andrew Ross Sorkin.
Plus: Mayer, Scarborough, Senor & Smiley
How is the Obama administration faring on its many political challenges? Is the President dealing with all the issues that need to be addressed? Our political roundtable weighs in: The New Yorker's Jane Mayer; MSNBC's Joe Scarborough; Fmr. Adviser to Pres. George W. Bush, Dan Senor; and PBS's Tavis Smiley.
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Last Sunday: Jarrett, Sen. Dodd, Sen. Kyl, Shriver, Podesta
[Enhanced video] Behind the scenes of the health care debate in Washington. First up: Senior White House Adviser Valerie Jarrett with the take from the White House. Then, Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., and Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., weigh in. Also, we kick off “A Woman’s Nation,” NBC’s week-long series exploring the state of women in American life with Jarrett, Maria Shriver and John Podesta.
Oct 11: Levin, Graham, McCaffrey, Myers, roundtable
[Enhanced video] The debate over the best way forward intensifies in Washington. Two key voices on the Hill and two experienced military leaders weigh in on the direction a new war strategy should take: Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI); Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC); Gen. Barry McCaffrey (Ret.); and Gen. Richard Myers (Ret.). Plus a roundtable: Ron Brownstein, Paul Gigot, Katty Kay, Bob Woodward.
Oct. 4: Rice, Brooks, Dionne, Maddow, Murphy
[Enhanced video] President Obama warns Tehran that it must grant complete access to UN inspectors within two weeks. Will Iran meet these conditions? Plus, pressure mounts to articulate the way forward in Afghanistan. We'll talk exclusively to U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice. In addition, a political roundtable: David Brooks, E.J. Dionne, Rachel Maddow and Mike Murphy.
Sept. 27: Bill Clinton, Gov. Paterson, Sen. Kyl, Sen. Webb
[Enhanced video] As the nation continues to struggle at home and abroad, the former president shares his thoughts on the major challenges posed by the economy, health care, Afghanistan and more. Gov. Paterson joins us exclusively to talk about his political future and more. Plus Republican Whip Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) and Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) on Afghanistan.
Sept. 20: President Obama, Rep. Boehner, Sen. Graham
[Enhanced video] President Barack goes one-on-one with David Gregory about passing health care reform and the current tone of the debate. Then, the Republican response with Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Plus, a political roundtable: The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson & Politico's Roger Simon.
Sept. 13: Durbin, Cornyn, Dean, Gingrich, roundtable
[Enhanced video] The President has made his case to Congress. What's next? We have an exclusive debate: Assistant Majority Leader Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL); Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX); Fmr. DNC Chairman Dr. Howard Dean; and Fmr. House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA). Plus, insights and analysis on how the Obama administration is faring with its many political challenges.
September 6: David Axelrod, political roundtable
[Enhanced video] As President Obama tries to regain control of the health care debate and prepares to address a joint session of Congress about his plan next week, we'll get a preview of the new offensive from his Senior Adviser, David Axelrod. Then, what are the president's chances of passing health care reform and will any Republicans be on board?
[Enhanced video] An hour-long tribute to Sen. Ted Kennedy — his life and political career. A special conversation with close friends, colleagues and family members including Sen. John Kerry, Sen. Chris Dodd, Bob Shrum and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. A look at the Kennedy legacy and beyond with Presidential Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
August 23: Sen. Hatch, Sen. Schumer, Mullen, Eikenberry
[Enhanced video] Anger over health care reform continues to spread on both sides of the aisle and across the nation. Has the president lost hope for bi-partisan support? Do the Democrats plan to go it alone on reform and will a bill include a public option? Plus, the fight for Afghanistan: After eight years of war, what progress has been made against the Taliban?
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Oct. 18: Valerie Jarrett, Maria Shriver, John Podesta and David Gregory discuss the impact of Gloria Steinem, changing household values, and the California first lady's recent apology for being caught talking on her phone while behind the wheel.
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