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It doesn't seem like the first stimulus was effective, why is President Elect Obama pushing for another one? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
November 28, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama moved to seize control of the nation's economic agenda this week announcing his economic team and and plan to create or save 2.5 million of jobs after he takes office.
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Wasn't the 25 billon auto loan intended for auto companies to improve car fuel efficiency? What are the chances that Congress will use the loan as a leverage to get U.S. auto makers to make more efficient cars? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
November 21, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama continues his Cabinet-building and taps Washington insiders and outsiders to join the team; Reports on the prospects that the lame duck session of Congress will reach a deal to rescue automakers
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Now that the election is over, what did we learn about polling? Where were they right? Where were they wrong? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
November 7, 2008
Barack Obama's message of change resonated across the country helping him become the first African-American president of the United States. His victory also echoed on Capitol Hill where Democrats picked up seats in both the House and Senate. What will the new commander and chief's priorities be and who will now lead the GOP?
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Will this election have any impact on the future of campaign finance reform? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
October 31, 2008
The closing days of the presidential campaign show Barack Obama leading John McCain in most national polls including in some typically Republican stronghold states. Will high voter turnout secure Obama's path to victory or could McCain score an upset?
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A lot of people are speculating about racism and how it will affect the election. What about reverse-racism? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
October 24, 2008
The latest on the final days of Campaign '08 including: Barack Obama's record-setting fundraising and his surge in national polls; John McCain's shifting strategy and whether Sarah Palin is helping or hurting the GOP ticket.
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Every week there are new actions taken to solve the financial crisis, how and when will we know if these steps are working? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
October 17, 2008
Growing concerns that the US is headed toward a severe recession; The different proposals John McCain and Barack Obama have for restoring the US economy; Why voter registration efforts by the non-profit group ACORN are being investigated in several states.
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When will the stock market hit rock bottom? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
October 10, 2008
In-depth analysis on the financial crisis and the latest news from the campaign trail one month out from election day.
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Shouldn't part of the bailout plan be a moratorium on short selling stocks? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
October 3, 2008
Analysis of the vice-presidential debate between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin; The latest on the contentious economic bailout plan.
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What effect would a bailout have on the U.S. dollar? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
September 26, 2008
Gwen and a panel of the country's premier political journalists have the latest on economic bailout plan as well as in-depth coverage and analysis from the first presidential debate.
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Are there any parallels between our current crisis and the Savings and Loan debacle nearly 20 years ago? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
September 19, 2008
Analysis on the impact the crisis on Wall Street is having on the national and global economy plus a closer look at the different solutions Barack Obama and John McCain are offering voters.
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There has been a lot of discussion this week about whether Gov. Palin originally supported the "Bridge to Nowhere." What's the story? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
September 5, 2008
Gov. Sarah Palin's impact on the presidential race; Sen. Barack Obama's shifting campaign strategy; Troop withdrawals from Iraq and the plan to redeploy more forces into Afghanistan; New analysis on the federal government's takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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The field is set. Now the final lap begins. We set the stage tonight for the amazing race to come with the Washington Week Webcast Extra: Washington DC Edition taking questions from our live audience at the Lisner Auditorium at The George Washington University. To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
September 5, 2008
Gwen Ifill kicks off the general election season with a special Campaign '08 edition of WASHINGTON WEEK from The George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium in front of a live audience.
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Washington Week presents an extended Webcast Extra: Minnesota Edition taking questions from our live audience at the Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota. To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
August 29, 2008
This week Gwen will be broadcasting from Minnesota, site of the 2008 Republican National Convention. She'll preview next week's convention and have analysis on the state of Campaign '08.
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Washington Week presents an extended Webcast Extra: Denver Edition taking questions from our live audience at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver. To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
August 22, 2008
This week Gwen will be broadcasting from Denver, Colorado, site of the 2008 Democratic National Convention. She'll preview next week's convention and have analysis on the state of Campaign '08.
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Several analysts had mentioned that Russia timed the invasion to coincide with the Olympics. Is there any truth to this, and if so, why? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.