The most recent appearances by NewsHour political analysts and columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks (Updated Friday night)
Brooks and Capehart on the political impact of the latest charges against Hunter Biden
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the latest charges and accusations against Hunter Biden, President Biden's push for more aid to Ukraine and Trump's comments about being a dictator. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
08/12/2023 • 10 minutes 41 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the ouster of George Santos
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including George Santos getting ousted from the House, the GOP presidential primary race heating up with Nikki Haley rising in the polls and the debate between Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
01/12/2023 • 11 minutes 8 seconds
Capehart and Johnson on Biden's foreign policy efforts and support for Israel
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Free Beacon editor-in-chief Eliana Johnson join Nick Schifrin to discuss the week in politics, including the Biden administration's foreign policy efforts in the spotlight as U.S. officials push for more hostages to be released by Hamas and what's ahead in the Republican presidential primary. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
24/11/2023 • 10 minutes 17 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on what Biden accomplished in his meeting with Xi
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including what President Biden accomplished during his meeting with Chinese President Xi, polls showing growing disapproval of the U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war and compromise on Capitol Hill helps avert a government shutdown. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
17/11/2023 • 11 minutes
Brooks and Capehart on 2023 election takeaways and Manchin's Senate shakeup
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including pressure on the Biden administration over how to approach its relationship with Israel, the outcome of the 2023 elections and how Joe Manchin's decision not to seek reelection in 2024 could shake up the U.S. Senate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
10/11/2023 • 11 minutes 29 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on political divides over Israel-Hamas war
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the policy and political divides over the Israel-Hamas war, Speaker Mike Johnson's first week on the job and Sen. Tubervillle's block on military promotions. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
03/11/2023 • 11 minutes 48 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on gun policy debate after Maine mass shooting and new House speaker
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including this week's shooting in Maine that has put another spotlight on America's gun violence epidemic and new House Speaker Mike Johnson. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
27/10/2023 • 11 minutes 59 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the GOP struggle to elect a House speaker and Biden's aid request
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the search for a new speaker of the House and President Biden's plea for national security funding. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
20/10/2023 • 9 minutes 54 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the Israel-Hamas war and U.S. support
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the war between Israel and Hamas, President Biden pledging U.S. support and the uncertainty surrounding the selection of a new House speaker. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
13/10/2023 • 11 minutes 32 seconds
Brooks and Marcus on the future of the GOP after McCarthy's ouster
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Ruth Marcus join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the fallout of Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster and how it's reshaping the Republican Party. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
06/10/2023 • 10 minutes 39 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on why a government shutdown could last a long time
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the country barreling toward a government shutdown and the first hearings in House Republicans' impeachment inquiry of President Biden. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
29/09/2023 • 11 minutes 45 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the shutdown countdown, Ukraine war support
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's scramble to avoid a government shutdown, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington and more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
22/09/2023 • 10 minutes 27 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on Biden's impeachment inquiry and tensions among House Republicans
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including rising tensions in the House as lawmakers launch an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
15/09/2023 • 11 minutes 30 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the Hunter Biden investigation and migrant crisis in New York
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including a Georgia grand jury recommending charges for 21 additional Trump allies in the election case, federal prosecutors seeking an indictment against Hunter Biden and the migrant crisis in New York City. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
08/09/2023 • 10 minutes 18 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the politics surrounding Trump's trial date
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join John Yang to discuss the week in politics, including fatal shootings that rocked the nation, the former president is at the center of unprecedented legal prosecutions and the Senate faces questions from within its ranks after another health scare. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
01/09/2023 • 9 minutes 59 seconds
Smarsh and Abernathy on the GOP debate and Trump's arrest in Georgia
Washington Post columnist Gary Abernathy and freelance journalist Sarah Smarsh join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the first GOP debate of the election season and the response to Trump's arrest in Georgia. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
25/08/2023 • 11 minutes 13 seconds
Brooks and Marcus on Trump's Georgia indictment and upcoming GOP debate
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor and columnist Ruth Marcus join Geoff Bennett to discuss Donald Trump's Georgia indictment, the upcoming GOP debate and Democrats calling for a primary challenge to President Biden. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
18/08/2023 • 8 minutes 17 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the appointment of a special counsel in the Hunter Biden case
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the fight for the Republican nomination and the appointment of a special counsel in the investigation of Hunter Biden. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
11/08/2023 • 10 minutes 52 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on Trump's latest indictment and climate politics
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the latest indictment of former President Trump and the importance of climate policy going into the 2024 election. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
04/08/2023 • 10 minutes 12 seconds
Capehart and Abernathy on Trump's latest legal troubles and the health of U.S. leadership
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Post contributor Gary Abernathy join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the repercussions of Trump's latest legal troubles, the rejection of Hunter Biden's plea deal and questions about the age and vulnerability of U.S. leadership. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
28/07/2023 • 12 minutes 33 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on Biden's accomplishments at NATO summit, GOP defense policy
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's trip abroad for the NATO summit, the GOP's defense policy and the 2024 campaign. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
14/07/2023 • 11 minutes 3 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on cluster munitions for Ukraine, Trump's grip on Republican voters
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, his upcoming trip to Europe and the Republican primary race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
07/07/2023 • 10 minutes 49 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the implications of the Supreme Court's landmark decisions
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the implications of the Supreme Court's major decisions this week. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
30/06/2023 • 10 minutes 48 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on how abortion restrictions could motivate voters in 2024
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including GOP presidential candidates embrace abortion restrictions, a report outlines fresh examples of questionable ethics from Supreme Court justices and Hunter Biden strikes a plea deal to avoid prison. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
23/06/2023 • 11 minutes 22 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on Trump's latest legal battle and the growing presidential field
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including former President Trump's latest legal battle, the growing presidential field and the legacy of Daniel Ellsberg. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
16/06/2023 • 10 minutes 46 seconds
Brooks and Marcus on the Trump indictment and the political fallout to come
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor and columnist Ruth Marcus join Geoff Bennett to discuss the historic federal indictment of former President Trump and the political fallout that's to come. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
09/06/2023 • 11 minutes 34 seconds
Capehart and Abernathy on the debt deal and race for the GOP presidential nomination
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and columnist Gary Abernathy join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the deal to raise the debt ceiling and the growing field of candidates challenging former President Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
02/06/2023 • 11 minutes 45 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the chances of reaching a debt ceiling deal before default
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the ongoing negotiations in Washington to raise the nation's debt ceiling and Republicans Sen. Tim Scott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially launch their presidential campaigns. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
26/05/2023 • 10 minutes 58 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on U.S. border policy and debt ceiling negotiations
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the end of the Title 42 border policy, former President Trump found liable for sexual abuse and the ongoing negotiations over the debt ceiling. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
12/05/2023 • 10 minutes 25 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the controversies involving Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Senate Democrats exploring their own ethical code for justices following a series of controversies involving Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the latest on the debt ceiling debate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
05/05/2023 • 10 minutes 34 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on Biden's chances for reelection as he prepares to announce 2024 run
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the state of abortion rights in America, Biden's chances for reelection as he prepares to announce his 2024 run and if DeSantis will attempt to challenge Trump for the GOP nomination. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
21/04/2023 • 13 minutes 34 seconds
Capehart and Abernathy on Trump's indictment and his hold on the GOP
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and columnist Gary Abernathy join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Trump's hold on the Republican party as he faces legal issues and the expulsion of two Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
07/04/2023 • 10 minutes 57 seconds
Brooks and Tumulty on the political implications of Trump's indictment
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty join Amna Nawaz to discuss the political implications of former President Trump's indictment and the arrest of an American journalist in Russia. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
31/03/2023 • 9 minutes 24 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on Trump's legal woes and parents' influence in schools
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the latest developments in former President Trump's legal woes, the debate over parental say in school curricula and the future of TikTok in the U.S. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
24/03/2023 • 11 minutes 19 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the turmoil in the banking sector
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including turmoil in the banking sector, a flare-up in U.S.-Russian tensions and where we stand three years after the COVID lockdown. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
17/03/2023 • 10 minutes 56 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on Biden's budget, Trump's legal trouble, the GOP's presidential field
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the impact of former President Trump potential testimony before a New York grand jury, how President Biden's budget is a preview of his reelection platform and Republican's 2024 presidential field. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
10/03/2023 • 10 minutes 19 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on CPAC and the future of the Republican Party
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including insights on CPAC, the future of the Republican Party and the Supreme Court case on President Biden's student debt relief plan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
03/03/2023 • 10 minutes 23 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on Tucker Carlson's access to Jan. 6 video, war in Ukraine
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the larger implications of Tucker Carlson's access to the Jan. 6 footage and what the year of war in Ukraine can tell us about the future of conflict in the world. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
24/02/2023 • 11 minutes 29 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on Fox's false claims of fraud after the last presidential election
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including new details emerge about the false claims of fraud from the last presidential election, bids for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination ramp up and Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman seeks treatment for depression. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
17/02/2023 • 11 minutes 49 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on Biden getting his message out, GOP primary poll
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden taking his message on the road after the State of the Union address and a new poll has an early look at the Republican primary. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
10/02/2023 • 10 minutes 32 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the state of the 2024 race for the White House
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Trump's third run getting off to a sluggish start and Democrats map out a new path to the White House. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
03/02/2023 • 10 minutes 38 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the debt ceiling debate and Biden document investigations
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the latest on President Biden's classified documents investigation and the debt ceiling debate in Congress. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
20/01/2023 • 10 minutes 25 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on Biden's handling of classified documents, George Santos scandals
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including questions about President Biden's handling of classified documents, the scandals around GOP Rep. Santos and an attempted coup in Brazil. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
13/01/2023 • 11 minutes 42 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the political chaos in the House
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the political fight in the House unlike any seen since the Civil War and the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
06/01/2023 • 10 minutes 22 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the year in politics and what's ahead in 2023
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to reflect on the year in politics and look ahead to 2023. Plus, they share their favorite memories as Judy departs the NewsHour anchor desk. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
30/12/2022 • 12 minutes 38 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on Zelenskyy's visit to Washington and defending democracy abroad
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's trip to Washington, the Jan. 6 committee report and if Congress should consider barring Trump from holding office again. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
23/12/2022 • 13 minutes 1 second
Brooks and Capehart on upcoming Jan. 6 committee vote on urging charges against Trump
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the Jan. 6 committee prepares to vote on recommending criminal charges against Trump, Congress tries to avoid a government shutdown and the front-runner to be the next Speaker of the House still does not have a clear path to the gavel. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
16/12/2022 • 12 minutes 28 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on Senate shakeups and Brittney Griner's release
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including how a win in Georgia expands Democrats' majority in the Senate despite the loss of a party member in Arizona and the release of wrongly detained basketball superstar Brittney Griner. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
09/12/2022 • 12 minutes 32 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the Democrats' plan to shake up the presidential primary calendar
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the Democrats' plan to shakeup the road to the White House, President Biden and Congress halt a potential railroad strike and lawmakers shield gay marriage. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
02/12/2022 • 12 minutes 32 seconds
Capehart and Abernathy on the special counsel appointed to oversee Trump investigations
Washington Post columnists Jonathan Capehart and Gary Abernathy join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including a special counsel appointed to investigate former President Trump, the balance of power in Washington and the battle for leadership on Capitol Hill. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
18/11/2022 • 13 minutes 39 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the midterm results and what it means for Trump's role in the GOP
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the red wave that failed to materialize and what it means for former President Trump's role in the Republican party. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
11/11/2022 • 13 minutes 59 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on factors that could determine outcome of the midterms
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the final hours of the midterm campaign and the factors that could determine the outcome. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
04/11/2022 • 15 minutes 2 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on the final days of the midterm campaign
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the final days of the midterm campaign and the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
28/10/2022 • 13 minutes 7 seconds
Brooks and Marcus on issues that could decide the midterms and politics in the UK
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post deputy editorial page editor Ruth Marcus join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the top issues that could decide the midterms and the tumultuous state of politics in the United Kingdom. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
21/10/2022 • 12 minutes 58 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on October surprises with just a month until the midterms
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including October surprises in the U.S. and crises on the world stage with just a month until the midterms. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
07/10/2022 • 12 minutes 54 seconds
Brooks and Capehart on response to Hurricane Ian and right-wing election wins in Europe
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the state and federal response to Hurricane Ian and recent election victories by right-wing political parties across Europe. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders