Mara Liasson appears in the following:
Understanding Breakthrough COVID Infections
Sunday, July 25, 2021
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Dr. Cassandra Pierre of the Boston University School of Medicine about COVID infections in vaccinated people.
Politics Chat: Biden Voices Support For Continuing Child Tax Credit, DACA
Sunday, July 18, 2021
The Biden administration's approach to the economy, plus developments over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, and the current state of infrastructure negotiations in Congress.
Politics Chat: Biden Returns From Trip Abroad To Continued Fight To Pass Bills
Sunday, June 20, 2021
With his relatively smooth international trip behind him, President Joe Biden has returned to a very deadlocked Washington DC, where centrists in his own party are locking key pieces of legistlation.
Politics Chat: Infrastructure Negotiations Continue, Biden Visits G-7 Leaders
Sunday, June 13, 2021
We look at another bipartisan effort to save President Biden's infrastructure bill. We also look at the president's efforts to mend fences with our allies in the G-7 and NATO.
A Growing Number Of Critics Raise Alarms About The Electoral College
Thursday, June 10, 2021
The Electoral College, which has benefited Republicans in some recent elections, also factors into debate over GOP bills aiming to change state-level election laws.
The Electoral College Is At The Heart Of Debate Over Vote Counting Laws
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
The electoral college, which has helped Republicans in recent elections, is also at the heart of debate over GOP state laws regarding vote counting.
Democrats Increasingly Say American Democracy Is Sliding Toward Minority Rule
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
More and more Democrats say the system is out of whack, with key pillars of democracy under stress.
President Biden Has Ended Negotiations Over The Infrastructure Deal
Tuesday, June 08, 2021
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.V., said that President Biden ended negotiations with Republicans on an infrastructure deal Tuesday, abandoning talks over one of his top priorities.
Politics Chat: 559,000 Jobs Added In May, But Pace Of Growth Still Concerning
Sunday, June 06, 2021
We look at the latest jobs report, the status of President Biden's Infrastructure Bill, as well as the filibusters standing in the way of passing crucial elements of his agenda.
Politics Chat: Jan 6 Commission Reveals A Divided Congress
Sunday, May 30, 2021
The Senate's failure to move forward on creating a bipartisan commission to look into the Jan. 6th insurrection shows how much influence the former president still has on the GOP.
Monday Morning Politics: The GOP and Jan. 6, The Infrastructure Bill and More
Monday, May 24, 2021
Catch up on the latest national news with Monday Morning Politics, including the politics of investigating the Capitol riot, and Biden's agenda.
As Calls Grow For Israeli-Hamas Cease-Fire, White House Hesitates On Public Message
Monday, May 17, 2021
President Biden is facing more pressure among Democrats to call for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, as the White House insists "quiet" diplomacy behind the scenes is the best approach.
Politics Chat: White House Drums Support For Economic Plans After April Jobs Report
Sunday, May 09, 2021
The White House finds opportunity to push its ambitious economic plans after a disappointing April jobs report, while the GOP cites the report as proof the government helped the unemployed too much.
Biden Approaches The 100-Day Mark Of His Presidency
Monday, April 26, 2021
The president this week crosses the milestone, which is a chance to measure how a new administration is doing. Biden has had a low-key approach so far, but with high marks on many traditional metrics.
Politics Chat: Biden's Immigration Challenge
Sunday, April 18, 2021
The issue of immigration has been a persistent struggle for the Biden administration.
Biden Plans To Withdraw U.S. Troops From Afghanistan, Ending America's Longest War
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
President Biden says he will withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan after 20 years without conditions, ending America's longest war.
Biden And Harris Met With Bipartisan Lawmakers To Negotiate Infrastructure Package
Monday, April 12, 2021
President Biden and Vice President Harris met with a bipartisan group of lawmakers today, trying to negotiate an infrastructure package. The president proposed over $2 trillion in his initial plan.
Politics Chat: The 2020 Election Is Over, But Issues Remain
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Calls for police reform after George Floyd's death proved politically tricky for Democrats. For Republicans, inheriting Donald Trump's mantle is a difficult poiltical maneuver.
Why Possibly Changing The Filibuster Brings Threats Of Political 'Nuclear' War
Monday, March 29, 2021
The procedure has evolved at many points in history, clearing breakthroughs on civil rights and a recent GOP judicial spree. Those issues show why the two parties see changing it now as existential.
Building A Big Infrastructure Plan, Biden Starts With A Bridge To Republicans
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The president promised to "build back better" after dealing with the pandemic. He also said he could work with Republicans, and his next legislative push will test that.