This Sunday: Exclusive! Duncan, Gingrich & Sharpton
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Fmr. House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA), and civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton have been touring the country -- visiting classrooms and talking with students -- to highlight education issues and rally support for their proposed education reforms. We'll join them on the road this week, then sit down with them Sunday morning for a live interview to discuss their plans to improve the quality of education in this country.
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War weariness to factor in Afghan decision?
Nov. 11: David Gregory examines the questions the president is mulling as he prepares to make a decision on troop levels.
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After the show, we offer Web viewers something extra. From a conversation with Sen. John McCain's mom on Mother's Day, to expanded roundtables on the top news of the day, to guests answers to viewer's questions — it's all fair game in "Take Two."
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Brooks, Dionne on Obama's leadership
Nov. 8: One year after the election of Barack Obama, David Brooks, E.J. Dionne and NBC's David Gregory offer their takes on the surprising aspects of the president's leadership.
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Last Sunday: Casey, Barbour, Rendell, roundtable, Brokaw
[Enhanced video] Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey joins us to discuss the tragedy at Fort Hood. Then, Republican Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour and Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell discuss the impact of election results. Insights and analysis from our political roundtable: David Brooks, E.J. Dionne, Rachel Maddow and Ed Gillespie. Plus, a special report from Tom Brokaw.
Nov. 1: Geithner, Plouffe, Krakauer, Miklaszewski, Mitchell
[Enhanced video] Will the economy be fully restored, and when will American workers see jobs return? We ask Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. President Obama's 2008 presidential campaign manager, David Plouffe, joins us for his first interview since writing his new book. Plus a political roundtable: Jon Krakauer, Jim Miklaszewski and Andrea Mitchell.
Oct 25: Cornyn, Schumer, Burnett, Sorkin, roundtable
[Enhanced video] Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., weigh in on the numerous issues facing the Obama administration. Also: Erin Burnett and Andrew Ross Sorkin on the possible repercussions of cutting executive pay on Wall Street. Plus, a political roundtable: Jane Mayer, Joe Scarborough, Dan Senor and Tavis Smiley.
Oct. 18: 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.
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Obama honors veterans at Arlington cemetery
President Barack Obama paid fond tribute Wednesday to the determination of the U.S. military.
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Doctors questioned Hasan's behavior
Doctors discussed concerns about Nidal Malik Hasan's strange behavior months before the Army major was accused of opening fire on soldiers and civilians at Fort Hood.
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Doctors discussed concerns about Nidal Malik Hasan's strange behavior months before the Army major was accused of opening fire on soldiers and civilians at Fort Hood.
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