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This week’s ‘Meet the Press’ bills itself as a special edition, as the show packed the bags and moved to Louisiana to commemorate the 5-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Host David Gregory tries to get at what we have learned in the last five years as he sits down with two local leaders, Senator Mary Landrieu and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. Then, Gregory interviews actor Brad Pitt, who founded a charity to rebuild affordable green homes in the lower 9th Ward. Finally, Gregory speaks with three men who are working to renew their communities, Douglas Brinkley, Wendell Pierce and Garland Robinette.

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On ‘Face the Nation’, host Bob Scheiffer first covers the tea party movement. What was the significance of this weekend’s rally in DC and what does the future hold for the Republican establishment? Scheiffer talks first with Senate Candidate Joe Miller of Alaska, who toppled the establishment candidate, in part because of his endorsement by political kingmaker Sarah Palin. Then, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour weighs in with his perspective on the movement and the political tide. Then, Scheiffer sits down to speak with Democratic Senate Nominee Kendrick Meek of Florida, to see whether he is getting the support he will need to prevail against challenges from both the right and center. Finally, Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz shares a bit about how the Democrats are countering the challenges from the right.

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In an exclusive Sunday show interview, ‘Fox News Sunday’ host Chris Wallace sits down with Glen Beck, who organized the ‘Restoring Honor’ rally that drew hundreds of thousands to the National Mall on Saturday. Then, the Sunday Panel discusses the week in politics, with Mara Liasson, Bill Kristol, Kevin Madden and Juan Williams.

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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Sunday Morning Roundup: August 22, 2010

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A smattering of issues gives welcome diversity to this week’s slate of Sunday programs. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the fall elections, the Blago trial and the Ground Zero Mosque are all covered. Enjoy your Sunday Morning Roundup for August 22, 2010:

The new international flavor of ‘This Week’ continues, with an exclusive interview with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Then, Host Christiane Amanpour takes the Ground Zero Mosque controversy in an exclusive with Daisy Khan, one of the organizers behind the project, and Rabbi Joy Levitt, a key project adviser. Then, the roundtable covers the week in politics with Judy Woodruff, Al Hunt, Robert Reich and George Will.

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The theme for this week’s ‘Meet the Press’ is “Countdown to the Midterms,” as the program focuses its entire hour on the upcoming elections. First, host David Gregory sits down with the Republican Leader in the Senate, Senator Mitch McConnell. Then, Michigan Governor Jenifer Granholm and Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey offer two perspectives on the Tea Party movement. Finally, Gregory hosts a broad-ranging discussion of the week in politics with a political roundtable of Katty Kay, Rick Lazio, Paul Gigot and Jeffrey Goldberg.

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On ‘Face the Nation’, host Bob Scheiffer talks with the top US commander in Iraq, General Ray Odierno. Then, the program shifts gears to the other theater, as General David Petraeus sits down with Katie Couric to give his perspective on Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Then, US Senator Lindsey Graham gives his perspective on what’s ahead in Afghanistan. Finally, Greg Mortensen will talk about his experiences building schools in Afghanistan and what he’s told our soldiers there.

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In an exclusive Sunday show interview, ‘Fox News Sunday’ host Chris Wallace interviews former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich about his ongoing legal drama. Then, the Sunday Panel discusses the week in politics, with Nina Easton, Stephen Hayes, Kevin Madden and Juan Williams.

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Sunday, August 15, 2010

Sunday Morning Roundup: August 15, 2010

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Just the show links for this week, as a full summer weekend has kept your humble author away from the blog. We’ll be back with the full summary next week!

Sunday, August 08, 2010

Sunday Morning Roundup: August 8, 2010

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Though we’re in the dog days of summer, there’s still plenty of news to be made and discuss on the Sunday programs. From the California Proposition 8 ruling, to elections, to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, there’s a lot of ground covered. Enjoy you Sunday Morning Roundup for August 8, 2010:

Last week was the first one for new ‘This Week’ host Christiane Amanpour, who is aiming to take the program in a more international direction. This Sunday’s program begins with an exclusive interview with the US’ top commander in Iraq, General Ray Odierno. The interview focuses on the state of American forces in Iraq, what the political situation is there, and the progress of the US mission. Then, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, General Peter Chiarelli speaks with Amanpour, focusing deeper on the status of American forces and the effects of war on our men and women who serve. Finally, the ‘This Week’ Roundtable talks about the week in politics, with Gillian Tett, Michael Gerson, John Harris and George Packer.

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This week’s ‘Meet the Press’ begins with recovery in the Gulf. With the well capped and the cleanup going better than expected, attention focuses to the recovery of those impacted by the tragedy. Host David Gregory sits down with the President’s Energy Adviser, Carol Browner, to discuss what the Administration is doing. Then, the program shifts gears to the fall elections. With Democrats in trouble, what are Republicans doing to earn the people’s votes, and potentially take back the House? Joining the program is the House Republican Leader, Representative John Boehner. Finally, the battle lines for the fall have mostly been drawn. With the economy, tax cuts, gay marriage, and the war in Afghanistan all on the public radar, how will the President handle these challenges, and how will voter react? The political roundtable of Andrea Mitchell, Representative Mike Pence, former Representative Harold Ford Jr., and Todd Purdum weigh in.

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John Dickerson fills in for host Bob Scheiffer on this week’s ‘Face the Nation’. As the Gulf spill crisis comes to an end, Dickerson speaks with Retired Admiral Thad Allen, the National Incident Commander and the man in charge of the Federal response. Then, the California gay marriage ruling is a key milestone in the ongoing debate over the issue. Facing off are David Boles, who successfully won the case and Tony Perkins, head of the Family Research Council and an opponent of the ruling. Finally, CBS’ own Jan Balz and David Crawford provide analysis of the Proposition 8 ruling.

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The Proposition 8 ruling in California was the lead topic of discussion on ‘Fox News Sunday’, as “conservative legal giant” and the successful attorney in the case Ted Olsen joins host Chris Wallace. Then, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels joins the program to talk about the talked-about names for the GOP nomination for President in 2012, in a continuing FNS series. Finally, the Sunday Panel talks about the week in politics, with Liz Cheney, Jennifer Loven, Bill Kristol and Juan Williams.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Sunday Morning Roundup: July 25, 2010

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The heat is on in Washington, and I’m not just referring to their recent weather. The controversy over USDA bureaucrat Shirley Sherrod’s comments to the NAACP, and the administration’s response to the controversy, has reignited a discussion of race in America. Each of the Sunday programs take on this issue, with a surprising diversity of perspectives. Enjoy your Sunday Morning Roundup for July 25, 2010:

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First up on ‘This Week’ is an interview with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, who speaks with host Jake Tapper about the Administration’s economic policies and its views on the economy and prospects for recovery. Then, Tapper brings in New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who has made waves challenging entrenched interests in his state. Christie talks a bit about his situation and efforts he’s made in New Jersey, but also what his successes portend for the national GOP movement. Finally, the Roundtable of Donna Brazile, Cokie Roberts, Sam Donaldson and Stephen Hayes weigh in on a somewhat tumultuous week in politics, including the Shirley Sherrod issue.

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner made the rounds to NBC as well, headlining this week’s ‘Meet the Press’. Host David Gregory predictably grilled Geithner on the state of the economy and the administration’s view of, and approach to, recovery. Then, ‘Meet the Press’ hosts a roundtable to discuss the politics surrounding the Shirley Sherrod firing and the conservative movement. Joining the program are Anita Dunn, David Brooks, EJ Dionne, Marc Morial and Rick Santelli.

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‘Face the Nation’ addresses the Shirley Sherrod kerfuffle with a theme on “Race in America”. Host Bob Scheiffer leads a roundtable discussion with Abigail Thernstrom, Michael Eric Dyson, John Fund, Michael Gerson and Cornel West, dissecting the issue of Ms. Sherrod and the racial dimensions of the NAACP-Tea Party conflict.

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‘Fox News Sunday’ looks at the two sides of what is shaping up to be a heated campaign this fall. Host Chris Wallace begins the program by moderating a debate between two key thinkers on opposing sides of the aisle: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Former DNC Chairman Howard Dean. Then, the handling of Shirley Sherrod’s comments to the NAACP was a flashpoint for racial issues. Joining Wallace is Rev. Jesse Jackson, who discusses the Administration’s response and the nature of the controversy. Finally, the Sunday Panel takes on White House politics and the other issues of the day, with Mara Liasson, Brit Hume, Bill Kristol and Juan Williams.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Sunday Morning Roundup: July 18, 2010

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The full roundup is back this week, with a veritable buffet of issues to cover. From the Gulf Oil Spill to the 2010 elections, from the NAACP-Tea Party fiasco to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, there’s plenty of interesting debate and discussion on the Sunday programs. Enjoy you Sunday Morning Roundup for July 18, 2010:

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Vice-President Joe the Biden was the lead guest on ABC’s ‘This Week’. Host Jake Tapper asked him about the political scene and the administration’s policies on the economy and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Then, the Roundtable discusses the Biden interview and the week in politics, with Dee Dee Myers, Nicolle Wallace, Clarence Page and George Will.

‘Meet the Press’ focuses in on the 2010 elections. NBC’s David Gregory has brought in the key leaders responsible for achieving victory for their parties and caucuses this fall, for their first joint appearance. On the program is the Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Senator John Cornyn; Chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Senator Bob Menendez; Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, Representative Pete Sessions; and Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Representative Chris Van Hollen. The Senators and Congressmen square off over the President’s performance, the state of the nation and their own prospects for electoral victory this fall.

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On Face the Nation, host Bob Scheiffer moderates the discussion of two hot-button issues. First is the Arizona immigration law, where Scheiffer welcomes Arizona Congressman and Senate Candidate JD Hayworth and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. Then, Scheiffer takes on the feud between the NAACP and the Tea Party over racism charges. Squaring off on ‘Face the Nation’ are Ben Jealous, head of the NAACP, and one of the leaders of the Tea Party movement, David Webb.

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As the new cap seems to successfully be stopping the oil from gushing, Fox News Sunday looks for the latest developments in the Gulf Oil Spill crisis. Joining the first segment are Louisiana Senator David Vitter and Billy Nungesser, President of Plaquemines Parish in Louisiana. Then, with races heating up all across the country, FNS takes on the fall elections by bringing in the Democratic House Whip, Representative James Clyburn and Chairman of the House Republican Conference, Representative Mike Pence, to discuss their respective party’s prospects for victory. Then, the Sunday Panel takes on White House politics and the other issues of the day, with Nina Easton, Brit Hume, Bill Kristol and Juan Williams.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Sunday Morning Roundup: July 11, 2010

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It’ll be just the show links this week, as I’m travelling for business in the City by the Bay, San Francisco. On my travels, I’ve caught a few clips from today’s programs, and there’s plenty to see. When I get a chance, I will definitely want to check out the interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and so should you. Click through to the programs to see what else was on the agenda. The full roundup will return next week!

Monday, July 05, 2010

Sunday Morning Roundup: July 4, 2010

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The Sunday Morning Roundup comes in on Monday today, as I was quite occupied with barbecue and fireworks yesterday. The Congressional delegation to Afghanistan served its purpose, as each program featured a satellite interview with one of the Senators on the trip. There’s a bit of the Kagan nomination thrown in, as well as the Gulf oil spill, but it’s mostly Afghanistan this week. Enjoy your Sunday Morning Roundup for July 4 5, 2010:

‘This Week’ leads with an in-depth interview with Senator John McCain, who is leading a Congressional delegation in Kabul. Host Jake Tapper and the Senator discuss the President’s replacement of General McChrystal with General Petraeus as the top commander in Afghanistan, our strategy, and what the future holds for US involvement there. They also discuss the Arizona border situation and the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. Then, the Roundtable weighs in on the conversation with Senator McCain and the rest of the many issues of the day with Cynthia Tucker, Al Hunt, Paul Krugman, George Ramos and Dan Senor.

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‘Meet the Press’ took the week off to cover Wimbledon.

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John Dickerson fills in for host Bob Scheiffer on this week’s ‘Face the Nation’. Dickerson begins with the Petraeus appointment and the war in Afghanistan by speaking with Senator Lindsey Graham, who is part of the Congressional delegation to Kabul. Then, Dickerson covers the Kagan nomination, bad economic news and immigration, with a roundtable discussion. Joining the program are Jan Crawford, Anne Kornblut and Peter Baker.

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‘Fox News Sunday’ goes with the theme. Filling the chair for Chris Wallace, Fox’s Major Garrett hosts a satellite discussion with Senator Joe Lieberman, who is also a part of the Congressional delegation. Hmm, can you guess the topic? Then, Ken Feinberg, who heads up the Gulf Coast Claims Facility, joins the program to discuss recover efforts. Then, Obama’s “war of words” with the GOP is the topic of discussion as Senator Jim DeMint joins the program. Then, the Sunday Panel takes on the week’s issues, with Nina Easton, Stephen Hayes, Bill Kristol and Juan Williams.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Sunday Morning Roundup: June 27, 2010

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Your humble editor was on vacation the last two Sundays, which is why you may have missed the roundup. We return this week with some fresh stories to discuss, including the resignation of General Stan McChrystal, the Supreme Court nomination of Elena Kagan and midterm primary elections around the country. Enjoy your Sunday Morning Roundup for June 27, 2010:

On ‘This Week’, host Jake Tapper gives the first network news interview for CIA Director Leon Panetta, discussing recent revelations about the Iranian nuclear program, the war in Afghanistan and other intelligence-related matters. Then, the roundtable dissects the Panetta interview and discusses topics that include the McChrystal resignation and the G-20 conference.

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On ‘Meet the Press’, host David Gregory takes on the General McChrystal controversy, as he welcomes Senator John McCain to discuss that issue and more. Also on the program is a roundtable segment, consisting of US Representative Barbara Lee, Sebastian Junger, Wes Moore, Tom Ricks and Gen. Barry McCaffrey (Retired).

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On this week’s ‘Face the Nation’, host Bob Scheiffer first takes on the nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the US Supreme Court. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahay and the ranking Republican Jeff Sessions join the program along with CBS’ own Jan Crawford. Then the confirmation of David Petraeus as the top commander in the Afghanistan war prompts a review American strategy there. Scheiffer interviews the Chairman of the Senate Armed Service Committee Carl Levin and CBS’ own David Martin on the issue.

‘Fox News Sunday’ kicks off with a discussion of the resignation of General McChrystal and the pending nomination of General David Petraeus as the top commander in Afghanistan. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Lindsey Graham join the program to debate the issue itself and the war in general. Then, host Chris Wallace addresses the various midterm elections going on around the country with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. Then the Sunday Panel takes on the week’s issues, with Liz Cheney, Mara Liasson, Bill Kristol and Juan Williams.

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Sunday, June 06, 2010

Sunday Morning Roundup: June 6, 2010

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It should be no surprise that the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is the top subject for the Sunday programs, as US Coast Guard Commandant, and US National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen makes the rounds to each (at least the ones that were broadcasting…NBC took the day off). Also a subject of note on the programs is the situation related to the blockade of Gaza and the fallout of Israel’s bungled operation to seize control of the Turkey-sponsored flotilla. Enjoy your Sunday Morning Roundup for June 6, 2010:

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Sunday Morning Roundup: May 23, 2010

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It’s almost all elections this week, as the results of a number of primary and special elections across the country this past week serve as a bellwether for this fall’s Congressional elections. Furthermore, controversies over the statements and activities of candidates like Rand Paul and Richard Blumenthal provide ample fodder for discussion. Enjoy your Sunday Morning Roundup for May 23, 2010:

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On ‘This Week’, Jake Tapper hosts a debate between the chairmen of the DNC and RNC, Tim Kaine and Michael Steele. The two chairmen debated comments by Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul and Connecticut Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal, the Hawaii special congressional election and generally, their prospects for November’s elections. Then, the Roundtable welcomes Donna Brazile, Cokie Roberts, Sam Donaldson and George Will, and discusses the Rand Paul kerfuffle, Congressman Souder’s resignation and the rest of the week’s politics.

NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ had landed an interview with Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul, but apparently cancelled his appearance—a rare event for the storied program. Instead, the show begins with a live interview with Representative Joe Sestak, candidate for the Pennsylvania Senate and vanquisher of Senator Arlen Specter. Then, Senators John Cornyn and Robert Menendez square off over the parties’ electoral prospects for this fall. Finally, the Roundtable segment weighs in on these issues, particularly the Rand Paul kerfuffle, with Andrea Mitchell, Paul Gigot, Tom Friedman and Bob Woodward.

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On this week’s ‘Face the Nation’, host Bob Scheiffer sits down with White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, to discuss the administration’s response to the Gulf oil spill. Then, the program takes on politics, addressing the tension between party establishments and the grassroots with Tennesee Senator Lamar Alexander. Then, Pennsylvania Senate candidate, Congressman Joe Sestak appears to discuss his grassroots campaign to defeat Senator Arlen Specter.

As the network is wont to do, ‘Fox News Sunday’ takes an approach befitting its audience, first bringing in former Alaska Governor and Fox News contributer, Sarah Palin to discuss the various primary results and provide conservative perspective on the electoral landscape. Then, to provide a counter-perspective, DNC Chairman Tim Kaine sits down with host Chris Wallace. Then, the Sunday Panel includes Mara Liasson, Kristen Powers, Brit Hume and Bill Kristol, weighing in on the week’s politics.

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Sunday, May 16, 2010

Sunday Morning Roundup: May 16, 2010

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The nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan is the big story of the week. As she makes her rounds on Capitol Hill, the Senators were out in force on the Sunday programs to draw the battle lines. A few other topics, like the oil spill, this year’s elections and security issues are addressed by some of the programs. And, in an exclusive interview, Fox News’ Chris Wallace interviews former First Lady Laura Bush. Enjoy your Sunday Morning Roundup for May 16, 2010

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ABC’s ‘This Week’ begins by taking on the nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. Host Jake Tapper is joined by Senators Patrick Leahy and Jeff Sessions, who provide competing perspectives on the issues surrounding the nomination. The Senators and Tapper also discuss potential changes regarding Miranda warnings and the Gulf oil spill. The Roundtable for this week consists of Helene Cooper, Greg Craig, Ed Gillespie, Glenn Greenwald and, as always, George Will.

The nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court is also the main subject of this week’s ‘Meet the Press’. Joining Host David Gregory are Senators Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer. Then, a Roundtable weighs in on the many important issues of the week, including the Kagan nomination, the war in Afghanistan, and the current political scene. Joining Gregory are Peggy Noonan, Jonathan Alter, Mike Murphy and Bob Shrum.

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On this week’s ‘Face the Nation’, host Bob Scheiffer addresses the nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. Joining Scheiffer are Senators Dianne Feinstein and John Kyl, who square off over the pick and how the process will play out. Then, CBS’ own Jan Crawford and the New York Times’ Jeff Zeleny discuss the current political environment as primary season starts to heat up.

On ‘Fox News Sunday’, host Chris Wallace begins with an exclusive interview with former First Lady Laura Bush, who talks about her time in the White House, media bias and the days after 9/11. Then, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich joins the program to discuss his new book “To Save America: Stopping Obama’s Secular-Socialist Machine,” and to offer his perspective on the Kagan nomination and the current electoral environment. Then, Nina Easton, Stephen Hayes, Brit Hume and Juan Williams debate the issues on the Sunday Panel.

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Sunday, May 09, 2010

Sunday Morning Roundup: May 9, 2010

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It was a very full news week, and though there were plenty of issues to discuss, most of the programs focused their attention on the failed terrorist attack in Times Square, including the latest information on connections to the Pakistani Taliban. Also, there was a lot of discussion around the proper approach to dealing with the suspect, Faisal Shazad. Of course, the Gulf oil spill and the stock market “blip” are some issues that get notable coverage. Enjoy your Sunday Morning Roundup for May 9, 2010:

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ABC’s ‘This Week’ largely focuses on the national security news of the week, as host Jake Tapper begins the program by interviewing Attorney General Eric Holder. Holder is asked about the failed Times Square bombing and the government’s handling of the suspect, Faisal Shazad. Then, to provide his perspective on the situation and how he might have handled it, Tapper welcomes former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Then, Tapper hosts the Roundtable, with Shelby Steele, Robin Wright, John Podesta and George Will. The Rounbtable talks about the Shazad situation, the War on Terror in general, the Greece bailout, and the political environment in the wake of Utah Senator Bennett’s primary loss.

‘Meet the Press’ also tackles the Shazad situation and its connection to the Pakistani Taliban, as Attorney General Holder joins a somewhat-under-the-weather David Gregory. After discussing the President’s potential nomination of Elena Kagan, Gregory asks the Attorney General about what the Administration knows about the Times Square attack, its connection to the broader jihadi movement, and how it is responding and dealing with the suspect. Then, a roundtable of Katty Kay, David Brooks, EJ Dionne and Wes Moore discuss the failed attack, the Gulf oil spill and Greece’s massive debt burden.

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Bob Schieffer is back on this week’s ‘Face the Nation’, which takes on the failed terrorist attack, the bizarre events in the stock market and the Gulf oil spill. First up is an interview with US Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Thad Allen, who discusses the latest news in the attempt to contain the oil spill and what might be coming next. Then, the Administration’s top counterterrorism official, White House counterterrorism czar John Brennan joins the program to discuss the failed NYC bombing. Then, Senators Chris Dodd and Richard Shelby discuss the prospects for financial reform.

On ‘Fox News Sunday’, host Chris Wallace focuses the program on the failed Times Square bombing. First up is President Obama’s counterterrorism czar John Brennan, who provides the latest developments and discusses the nations approach to terrorism. Then, Wallace discusses counterterrorism policy with two influential Senators, Joseph Lieberman and Peter King. Finally, the Sunday Panel weighs in this issue and the other news of the week with Liz Cheney, Mara Liasson, Bill Kristol and Juan Williams.

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Sunday, May 02, 2010

Sunday Morning Roundup: May 2, 2010

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The roundup is back for this week with a number of fresh issues for discussion. In the wake of incessant health care discussions the last year, it’s somewhat nice to see something new on the programs. That said, the events precipitating the change in subject were anything but nice—a catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf, a failed potential terrorist attack in Times Square and a heated debate over immigration in the wake of a new Arizona law are the three issues that dominate the week’s programs. Also, a helping of the Florida Senate race is thrown in for good measure, with both Charlie Crist and Marco Rubio making an appearance. Enjoy your Sunday Morning Roundup for May 2, 2010:

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‘This Week’ begins by covering late-breaking news about an unexploded car bomb discovered in Times Square. Interim host Jake Tapper brings in Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to discuss the latest in the government’s response to the putative failed terrorist attack. After this brief update, Tapper brings in his headline guest, British Petroleum CEO Lamar McKay. Tapper and McKay review the oil spill crisis in the Gulf of Mexico, covering the latest in the response efforts, BP’s safety record and some of the broader implications of the event. Finally, Tapper sits down with the Roundtable, consisting of Katrina vanden Heuvel, Matthew Dowd, Bill Maher, Al Sharpton and George Will, and discusses the issues surrounding the oil spill and the new Arizona immigration law.

‘Meet the Press’ looks at both the Times Square car bomb and the Gulf oil spill as host David Gregory speaks with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and US Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad Allen. Then, the global implications of the oil spill, the heated immigration debate and Iran’s developing nuclear capability are all subjects in an interview with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Then, with an unsurprising announcement that he will be leaving the Republican party to run as an independent Senate candidate, Florida Governor Charlie Crist makes an appearance. Finally, the political roundtable weighs in on the week’s politics, featuring Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander, Indiana Representative Mike Pence and former Governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson.

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Standing in for Bob Scheiffer, host Harry Smith takes the chair for this week’s ‘Face the Nation’. Smith first takes on the car bomb in Times Square with CBS Justice Correspondent Bob Orr. Then, Smith takes on the oil spill and its response by speaking with Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu and Representative Charles Moloncon. After that, the program addresses the immigration issue as Smith interviews Illinois Democratic Congressman Luis Gutierrez, who was arrested yesterday at a rally in DC, and Arizona Republican Senate Candidate JD Hayworth.

On ‘Fox News Sunday’, host Chris Wallace interviews Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar about the bomb attack in New York and the cleanup efforts in the Gulf. Then, as the Senate race in Florida takes a turn with Governor Crist’s announcement that he will run as an independent, his opponent in the race, Marco Rubio, joins the program. Finally, the Sunday Panel weighs in on the politics of the day, with Mara Liasson, Brit Hume, Bill Kristol and Juan Williams.

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Sunday, April 18, 2010

Sunday Morning Roundup: April 18, 2010

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Rather than the trend of Administration lackeys rotating through each of the programs, there’s a lot of diversity on the Sunday shows this week. Former President Bill Clinton leads off this week’s slate of programs on ABC, followed up by interesting interviews with Scott Brown (CBS’ ‘Face the Nation’) and General Ray Odierno (‘Fox News Sunday’). There’s a lot to watch, so enjoy your Sunday Morning Roundup for March 18, 2010:

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On ‘This Week’, interim host Jake Tapper lands interviews former President Bill Clinton, in a wide-ranging discussion covering national and international politics and President Clinton’s own initiatives. After the interview is the Roundtable, featuring Donna Brazile, Kim Strassel, Al Hunt and George Will.

‘Meet the Press’ begins with an exclusive interview with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. Host David Gregory quizzes Secretary Geithner on the issue of financial regulatory reform and what the state and future of our economy looks like. Then, a Roundtable takes on the issue of the 2010 elections—with tea parties taking place throughout the country, after the nuclear summit in DC and with all the other pressing issues facing the country, what does the political landscape look like? Marsha Blackburn, Ron Brownstein, Jose Diaz-Belart and Governor Ed Rendell debate the issues.

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On ‘Face the Nation’, Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown makes his Sunday show debut. Host Bob Scheiffer speaks with the Senator about what his electoral victory means for the country and what’s next for him and the Republican party. Then, Kathleen Parker comes in for analysis, after her win of the Pulitzer Prize.

On ‘Fox News Sunday’, host Chris Wallace sits down with a familiar face, Arizona Senator John McCain, to discuss the potential of a value-added tax, Iran sanctions, the conflict in Afghanistan and more. Then, as things appear to be winding down in Iraq, General Ray Odierno, the Commanding General of US Forces in Iraq joins the program. Then, the Sunday Panel weighs in on the politics of the day, with Mara Liasson, Brit Hume, Bill Kristol and Juan Williams.

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