Mara Liasson appears in the following:
Politics chat: Congress returns for a lame duck session
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Congress returns to work for a lame duck session. Democrats try to advance their agenda while they have control of both chambers. Republicans plan for control of the House in the new year.
Politics chat: Midterm lessons for Democrats and Republicans
Sunday, November 13, 2022
We take a look at the results from the midterms and the takeaways for each party.
The party out of power usually has an advantage in Midterms. How did that play out?
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Going into Tuesday night, based on trends, Democrats could expect to lose 20-30 seats in the House. Anything above 40 would be a total blowout. We examine the big picture.
The big picture as voting draws to a close
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
As voting draws to a close, we take stock of the midterm elections and what lies ahead.
Politics chat: Three must-watch races that could turn the Senate
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Increased fears of political violence, plus growing Republican momentum in the midterms, and the three must-watch races that could shift control of the Senate to the GOP.
Why Biden gave a speech about abortion rights
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
President Biden gave a speech about abortion rights Tuesday, billed as a political event ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
Politics chat: Biden visits Oregon and Pennsylvania; who will control House and Senate
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Though sometimes considered a liability for Democratic candidates, President Biden is making trips to Oregon and Pennsylvania to support local campaigns. Plus, who will control the House and Senate.
Politics chat: Five weeks to midterms, Supreme Court to hear key cases
Sunday, October 02, 2022
With less than five weeks before the midterms, we look at how things are shaping up for each party. We also look at a couple of key cases before the Supreme Court, which starts a new term on Monday.
What all of Donald Trump's legal issues may mean for his political future
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Former President Donald Trump faces a number of legal challenges — including the DOJ's probe into his handling of sensitive government material and his role in the Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol.
Politics chat: State courts v. legislatures on election laws; Same-sex marriage bill
Sunday, September 11, 2022
We take a look at the battle between state courts and legislatures on who sets election rules, as well as the pending Senate vote on a same-sex marriage bill.
Politics Chat: Biden to campaign in key cities on Labor Day
Sunday, September 04, 2022
We look at how President Biden's message to MAGA Republicans was received, as well as what the latest details on the documents seized from Mar-a-Lago tell us about the why the FBI was worried.
Politics chat: Hot issues see developments this week
Sunday, August 21, 2022
This week promises to bring developments in the efforts to overturn the 2020 election, abortion, guns and more.
The Inflation Reduction Act becomes law
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Pres. Biden is on a winning streak while former Pres. Trump's legal problems mount.
Politics Chat: Climate-related legislation, Biden's approval rating and the midterms
Sunday, July 31, 2022
A deal for climate-related legislation boosts President Biden's legacy, but won't likely provide much help to Democrats in November's midterm elections.
NPR Politics Special: What We Learned From The Jan. 6 Hearings
Friday, July 22, 2022
How did the attack on the U.S. Capitol come together? What did President Trump know and why did he take so long to respond? And who will be held accountable?
Former White House chiefs of staff weigh in on how Biden can avoid a midterm disaster
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
President Biden's agenda is stuck and his standing with the public is at historic lows. Former White House chiefs of staff offer insights on what's going wrong and what could turn things around.
Politics chat: The ghost of the Build Back Better Bill; Dems likely to lose seats
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Democrats in Congress will try to pass a few modest health care measures now that one of the party's own members has rejected climate spending. Also, the latest on midterm elections.
Politics chat: Supreme Court rulings limit executive action on climate and abortion
Sunday, July 03, 2022
From Supreme Court decisions to Jan. 6 revelations — it has been an extraordinary last several days in politics.
Televised hearings investigating Jan. 6 begin
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The first primetime televised hearing by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection was held on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
Politics chat: 3 down, 3 to go, on Jan. 6 hearings
Sunday, June 19, 2022
With three public meetings done and three more to go, the January 6th committee is laying out its case against former President Donald Trump.