Mara Liasson appears in the following:
Environmentalists Hail Reduced Emission Rules, Others Criticize
Tuesday, June 03, 2014
For the first time, the U.S. would regulate the greenhouse gas causing emissions from existing coal plants. The goal is to reduce emissions 30 percent below 2005 levels by the year 2030.
Politicians On Both Sides Of The Aisle Outraged Over VA Scandal
Thursday, May 29, 2014
A preliminary review by the Veteran Affairs' inspector general has found that inappropriate scheduling practices are a systemic problem. The scandal is a serious political problem for the White House.
Obama's Relationship With Hispanic Voters Hinges On GOP
Thursday, May 22, 2014
When you think about the party that has problems with Latino voters, it's usually the GOP. In 2012, they lost the Hispanic vote by more than 2 to 1, and long-term demographic changes ...
Primary Roundup: 6 States Held Primaries On Tuesday
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Republican struggles between establishment-backed conservatives and Tea Party rivals are a dominant feature this election season. Georgia had a crowded GOP race that is headed to a July runoff.
Tea Party Challenger Wins Nebraska's GOP Senate Primary
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
In Tuesday's Senate primary in Nebraska, Ben Sasse, a university president and Tea Party favorite, beat former state treasurer Shane Osborn.
In GOP Primaries, Establishment Has Kept The Tea Party Quiet
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Primary season is in full swing. Early on, it appears that the Republican Party establishment is finally having its way and beating Tea Party challengers with ease.
Coming Soon To Your TV: Campaign Ads Targeted At You
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
NPR's Mara Liasson interviewed top Democratic ad man Jim Margolis recently as part of her research for a story about political advertising aimed at women.
Much of the interview didn't make the final radio piece, but the picture he painted of the not-too-distant political future was fascinating — and ...
Easy On The Ears: GOP Ads Adapt To Reach Women Voters
Saturday, May 10, 2014
It's only April, but it looks and sounds like October. More than $80 million has been spent on political advertising in only about a dozen Senate battleground states.
About half that amount is targeted at women.
Many ads aimed at women take the most obvious approach: Republicans putting their female ...
With Midterm Elections 6 Months Away, Primaries Begin
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
In North Carolina's GOP Senate primary, Tom Tillis, the State House speaker, won a big enough margin to avoid a runoff. Republicans are trying to avoid the mistakes of the past 2 election cycles.
All The Single Ladies: 5 Takeaways About Unmarried Female Voters
Monday, May 05, 2014
Going into midterm elections, this key demographic poses a big challenge for Democrats: getting their most reliable female supporters to become more reliable voters.
'Ready For Hillary': Clinton's Campaign-In-Waiting
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
A shadow campaign is underway, raising small donations by selling T-shirts and baby onesies and holding fundraisers, all just waiting for Clinton to say that, yes, she is running for president.
First Test For College Hopefuls? Decoding Financial Aid Letters
Thursday, April 03, 2014
You got in! But just how much money is that school offering you? Financial aid award letters can be confusing, so we've put together a sample letter — and translated it into plain English.
NPR Poll: Obamacare More Popular Than President
Thursday, April 03, 2014
After a horrendous October rollout, the ACA is viewed a little more favorably now. But the number of people who intensely oppose the law is 12 percentage points higher than those who strongly back it.
Democrats Count On The Fine Art Of Field Operations
Monday, March 24, 2014
The president's party is counting on sophisticated field operations to stave off defeat in November. But in the year's first test, a Florida special election, the effort fell short.
Obama Rolls Out White House Welcome Mat For Ukrainian Prime Minister
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Ukrainian interim Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk is visiting the White House Wednesday. The meeting comes days before a vote in Crimea over whether to secede from Ukraine.
March Marks A Crucible For Obamacare As Deadline Nears
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Facing a deadline, the Obama administration is desperate to boost enrollment in health care exchanges. Still millions from their goal, they're stepping up outreach and forgetting politics — for now.
As CPAC Opens, GOP Stars Take Turns At The Podium
Thursday, March 06, 2014
The Conservative Political Action Conference, an annual gathering of conservative activists, routinely attracts big names in the Republican party — and this year's no different. It starts Thursday.
Lay Of The Land Looks Steep For Senate Democrats
Thursday, February 27, 2014
With the House of Representatives expected to remain in Republican hands, the Senate will be the focus of midterm elections in 2014. The political landscape there appears unfavorable for Democrats.
It's (Almost) Mid-Term Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Mara Liasson, NPR national politics correspondent, discusses the latest news out of Washington, previews the 2014 races to watch, and calculates how Democrats and Republicans are going to position themselves on immigration, inequality, and more.
Monday Morning Politics with Mara Liasson
Monday, January 27, 2014
President Obama's team is promising that 2014 will be a "year of action," starting with tomorrow night's State of the Union speech. NPR national politics correspondent Mara Liasson previews the address and discusses the latest news out of Washington.
