Lott Returns to Leadership Position November 16, 2006 • Juan Williams discusses the top political news of the week with Democratic strategist Donna Brazile and GOP strategist Robert Traynham. This week they discuss Trent Lott's new post as Senate Republican whip. Lott Returns to Leadership Position Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6496684/6496685" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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GOP Chair Mehlman Expected to Resign November 10, 2006 • Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman is expected to announce Friday that he will not seek another term after a sweeping defeat in the midterm elections. GOP Chair Mehlman Expected to Resign Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6467934/6467935" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Midterm Elections, Harold Ford's Senate Run November 2, 2006 • Juan Williams is joined by Democratic strategist Donna Brazile and GOP strategist Robert Traynham. They talk about the latest in campaign news as the midterm elections approach, including Harold Ford's run for Senate and his playboy reputation. Midterm Elections, Harold Ford's Senate Run Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6421594/6421595" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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TV Ad Fuels Senate Battle in Tennessee October 27, 2006 • NPR's senior correspondent Juan Williams joins the show from Memphis, Tenn., where he is reporting on the state's senate race. The Democratic nominee, Rep. Harold Ford Jr., is in a fierce battle with GOP candidate Bob Corker to fill the seat being vacated by retiring Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist. TV Ad Fuels Senate Battle in Tennessee Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6392761/6392762" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Pelosi: La. Congressman Should Resign October 26, 2006 • Juan Williams discusses political news of the week with Ron Walters, professor of political science at the University of Maryland and the Rev. Joseph Watkins, a member of the government-relations group, Buchanan, Ingersoll and Rooney. This week, they talk about Senate minority leader Nancy Pelosi's recent call for the resignation of Louisiana Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA). Pelosi: La. Congressman Should Resign Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6387196/6387197" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Are Democrats Too Confident about Midterm Vote? October 20, 2006 • The sectarian violence in Iraq threatens to spin out of control, Republican scandals mount and the political climate seems to favor Democrats this fall -- but are the Democrats too confident? NPR senior correspondent Juan Williams talks with Alex Chadwick about whether the Democrats are being too complacent as the November elections near. Are Democrats Too Confident about Midterm Vote? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6353573/6353574" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Troop Levels, Ney and Foley October 13, 2006 • NPR senior correspondent Juan Williams talks with Alex Chadwick about the week's top political news stories -- U.S. Army officials announce plans to maintain current troop levels in Iraq through 2010, and more turmoil for former Republican congressmen Bob Ney and Mark Foley. Troop Levels, Ney and Foley Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6260978/6260979" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Foley, Iraq Cause Headaches for GOP October 6, 2006 • NPR senior correspondent Juan Williams talks with Madeleine Brand about how the unfolding scandal surrounding disgraced former Rep. Mark Foley (R-FL), plus a spike in violence in Iraq, is causing Republican political candidates headaches as the November nationwide elections approach. Foley, Iraq Cause Headaches for GOP Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6209640/6209641" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion 'War on Terror,' Iraq War Vie for Attention September 29, 2006 • The "War on Terror" and the war in Iraq are competing for attention in the nation's capital and among American voters ahead of the mid-term elections. But who's winning the rhetorical war? 'War on Terror,' Iraq War Vie for Attention Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6166805/6166806" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Noteworthy Senate Battles for 2006 September 22, 2006 • The 2006 midterm congressional races are heating up. And with control of Congress hanging in the balance, a handful of incumbent Senators are struggling to hold on to their seats. NPR senior correspondent Juan Williams talks with Madeleine Brand and Mike Pesca about some especially noteworthy Senate contests. Noteworthy Senate Battles for 2006 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6124491/6124492" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Massachusetts Governor's Race September 21, 2006 • Juan Williams discusses the top political news of the week with Democratic operative Donna Brazile and GOP strategist Robert Traynham. This week they talk about Massachusetts' Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deval Patrick. The Massachusetts Governor's Race Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6116376/6116377" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Senate GOP Pushes Back on Detainee Rules September 15, 2006 • President Bush is encountering resistance from some high-profile Senate Republicans on his detainee interrogation policies. NPR senior correspondent Juan Williams talks with Alex Chadwick about this and other political stories of the week. Senate GOP Pushes Back on Detainee Rules Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6082408/6082409" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Countdown to the November Elections September 14, 2006 • NPR senior correspondent Juan Williams discusses the top political news of the week with Ron Walters, political science at the University of Maryland, and the Rev. Joseph Watkins, a member of the government relations group, Buchanan, Ingersoll and Rooney. Countdown to the November Elections Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6074207/6074208" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Democrats Object to ABC's Sept. 11 Portrayal September 8, 2006 • Several top-level Democrats demand that ABC change scenes in an upcoming Sept. 11 docudrama. They say it unfairly portrays Clinton administration officials as letting Osama bin Laden slip through their fingers. And Republicans are reacting to President Bush's speeches about the war on terrorism. Madeleine Brand and Juan Williams talk politics. Democrats Object to ABC's Sept. 11 Portrayal Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5788257/5788258" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Christian Coalition's Influence on the Wane August 25, 2006 • The Christian Coalition, once a powerful conservative lobbying group, has suffered a number of defections by state chapters this year. The latest came Wednesday when the Alabama chapter cut ties. Christian Coalition's Influence on the Wane Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5709786/5709787" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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