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Fighting within the Democratic party now threatens to stop health care reform. Can President Obama find the support he needs from within his own party to ensure his administration does not fail on this front? And what else is at the top of the president's agenda? What impact will his sliding poll numbers have on the future of this administration? We ask the man who sits closest to the oval office: White House Senior Adviser David Axelrod. Then, the man who ignited this major division within his own party by coming out in opposition to the Senate's health care reform bill, the former DNC Chair and Vermont Governor, Howard Dean sits down with us exclusively to talk about the future direction of health care reform, the Obama presidency and the Democratic Party.
The Politics of Reform: What does all this fighting within the Democratic Party mean for the future of health care reform and the rest of President Obama's agenda in Washington? And how is the GOP faring through it all? We check in with our panelists on both sides of the debate: msnbc's Joe Scarborough; Daily Kos' Markos Moulitsas; Fmr. RNC Chair Ed Gillespie; and PBS's Tavis Smiley.
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Dec. 20: NBC’s Lester Holt speaks with David Gregory, moderator of “Meet the Press.”
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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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Dec. 20: Take Two: Markos Moulitsas of the Daily Kos joins NBC’s David Gregory to discuss the president’s agenda and the state of health care reform.
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Dec. 20: David Axelrod, Howard Dean, roundtable
[Enhanced video] Can President Barack Obama find the support he needs to ensure health care reform? Senior White House adviser David Axelrod joins David Gregory. Then, Howard Dean joins us exclusively to talk about the future direction of health care reform and more. Plus, a roundtable: Joe Scarborough, Markos Moulitsas, Ed Gillespie and Tavis Smiley.
Dec. 13: Dr. Christina Romer, economic roundtable
[Enhanced video] Is the United States in a jobless recovery? Dr. Christina Romer, who chairs the President's Council of Economic Advisers, joins us. Then, where are the jobs and what are the political and economic obstacles to a full and timely recovery? With us exclusively: Alan Greenspan, Democratic Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Mitt Romney, and Jim Cramer.
Dec. 6: Clinton, Gates, McCain, roundtable
[Enhanced video] President Obama addresses the nation with his plan to send more troops to Afghanistan. Will the surge be enough to win the war? Sec. of State Hillary Clinton and Sec. of Defense Robert Gates join us to discuss. Also, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., gives us his reaction to the president’s plan. Plus, a roundtable with Bob Woodward and Tom Friedman.
Nov. 29: Rick Warren, Bill & Melinda Gates
[Enhanced video] This Thanksgiving Sunday we take a break from the rough and tumble world of politics to reflect on giving thanks and giving back. Best-selling author Pastor Rick Warren joins us for a discussion about faith and charity. Plus, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda on the work they've been doing through their foundation.
Nov. 22: Senate roundtable, Brinker, Snyderman
[Enhanced video] Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas and Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., discuss the state of health care legislation. Plus, Nancy Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman on the cancer debate: screenings, insurance, research, politics and funding.
Nov. 15: Hillary Clinton, Duncan, Gingrich, Sharpton
[Enhanced video] Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton joins us from Asia for an in-depth interview on all the foreign policy challenges facing the administration. Plus, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Fmr. House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., and civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton discuss their plans to improve the quality of education in this country.
Nov. 8: 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.
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