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August 18, 1998 -- Political Wrap Our pundits discuss the political implications of the president's speech.
August 14, 1998 --Political Wrap Washington awaits President Clinton's testimony before the grand jury.
August 7, 1998 --Political Wrap What's on the minds of our pundits this week? You guessed it: Monica.
July 31, 1998 --Political Wrap Is Starr Investigation coming to an end? Our pundits discuss.
July 24, 1998 --Political Wrap Our pundits discuss the Patient's Bill of Rights and the possiblity of a presidential subpoena in the Monica Lewinsky matter.
July 17, 1998 --Political Wrap Our pundits discuss the week's issues: Secret Service testimony and HMOs.
July 10, 1998 --Political Wrap Our pundits discuss the homestretch of the 105th Congress.
July 3, 1998 --Political Wrap Our pundits debate Linda Tripp's testimony and Clinton in China.
June 26, 1998 --Political Wrap Our pundits examine the line-item veto and Clinton's China trip.
June 19, 1998 --Political Wrap Our pundits discuss the death of the tobacco bill and the Starr investigation.
June 12, 1998 --Political Wrap From China to the tobacco bill, our pundits discuss the week's events.
June 5, 1998 --Political Wrap Our pundits on Clinton in the courts and religion in the House.
May 29, 1998 --Political Wrap Our pundits discuss the executive privilege case and new events in the Starr investigation.
May 22, 1998 --Political Wrap Our pundits take on the latest campaign finance scandal.
May 15, 1998 --Political Wrap Our pundits discuss the president's handling of recent events in Asia.
May 8, 1998 --Political Wrap Our political pundits discuss the Hubbell tapes and executive privilege.
May 1, 1998 --Political Wrap Our pundits discuss the war of words between Mr. Gingrich and Mr. Clinton.
April 24, 1998 --Political Wrap Congress takes up campaign finance reform, the tobacco bill and education.
April 17, 1998 --Political Wrap Our pundits take on Ken Starr, Paula Jones & a poll of government leaders.
April 10, 1998 --Political Wrap Our political pundits on the tobacco deal and the president's busy week.
March 27, 1998 --Political Wrap This week, our pundits discuss ISTEA and the president's trip to Africa.
March 20, 1998 --Political Wrap Can President Clinton weather the latest scandal?
March 13, 1998 --Political Wrap The Paula Jones sexual harassment suit heats up as the trial nears.
March 6, 1998 --Political Wrap Our pundits discuss the president's deposition in the Paula Jones Case.
February 27, 1998 --Political Wrap Our pundits discuss the subpoena of presidential aide Sidney Blumenthal.
February 20, 1998 --Political Wrap Newshour regulars Mark Shields and Paul Gigot discuss the recent town hall meeting in Ohio and the administration's handling of the Iraq crisis.
February 13, 1998 --Political Wrap Pundits ponder the future of Kenneth Starr, Bruce Babbitt, and Iraq.
February 6, 1998 --Political Wrap Our pundits discuss the regional response to the presidential crisis.
January 30, 1998 --Political Wrap How has the past week affected President Clinton's political status?
January 27, 1998 --Analyzing the Big Speech Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot, joined by veteran Congress-watcher Norman Ornstein, examine the impact of the President's speech.
January 27, 1998 -- State Of The Union Preview Syndicated columnist Mark Shields, Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot and Norman Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute, preview the State of the Union.
January 23, 1998 -- Political Wrap Our pundits discuss the President's chances of surviving the latest scandal.
January 22, 1998 -- Political Wrap Our pundits discuss the political implications of President Clinton's alleged affair.
January 16, 1998 -- Political Wrap Shields and Gigot discuss "partial birth" abortion and the Paula Jones case.
January 9, 1998 -- Political Wrap Our political pundits discuss the likelihood of a budget surplus.
January 2, 1998 -- Political Wrap Our pundits discuss the President's legacy and his judicial appointments.
December 26, 1997 -- Political Wrap Our pundits discuss the South Korean bailout and review the year in politics.
December 19, 1997 -- Political Wrap The President's dialogue on race and his decision to keep troops in Bosnia.
December 12, 1997 -- Political Wrap Our pundits discuss Kyoto and Reno/ Freeh testimony before the House.
December 5, 1997 -- Political Wrap Our pundits discuss Janet Reno's decision on an independent counsel.
November 28, 1997 -- Political Wrap Examining the fallout from the APEC summit and the Iraq standoff.
November 21, 1997 -- Political Wrap Political analysis of the Iraqi crisis, and labor's future after Ron Carey.
November 14, 1997 -- Political Wrap From "fast track" to Iraq, President Clinton had a busy week.
November 7, 1997 -- Political Wrap Our political pundits on the '97 elections and the fast track vote.
October 31, 1997 -- Political Wrap Why did Sen. Thompson shut down his hearings into campaign financing?
October 24, 1997 -- Political Wrap Shields & Gigot discuss the politics of the upcoming China Summit.
October 17, 1997 -- Political Wrap Shields & Gigot discuss the politics of the upcoming China Summit.
October 10, 1997 -- Political Wrap Shields & Gigot discuss the White House coffee tapes.
October 3, 1997 -- Political Wrap Janet Reno moves closer to appointing an independent counsel.
September 26, 1997 -- Political Wrap Shields & Gigot take up the Senate's campaign finance reform debate.
September 19, 1997 -- Political Wrap Our political pundits handicap the chances for campaign finance reform.
September 12, 1997 -- Political Wrap Shields and Gigot discuss Weld's nomination and other DC dramas.
September 5, 1997 -- Political Wrap Nuns under scrutiny. Gore under investigation. Our pundits discuss.
August 29, 1997 -- Newt Gingrich Reappears Over the past eight months, House Speaker Newt Gingrich has weathered an ethics investigation and rebellious young Republicans. Now 40 pounds trimmer and newly-barbered, "The New Newt" has reemerged for a two week cross-country tour.
August 29, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot Margaret Warner talks with Mark Shields and Paul Gigot, the NewsHour's regular political commentators, about Gingrich and other political figures.
August 22, 1997 -- Political Wrap The NewsHour's regular political commentators debate the Teamsters troubles, Paula Jones' suit against the President and more DNC fundraising revelations.
August 15, 1997 -- Political Wrap Americans are more confident about the direction of the country, but less interested in Washington. Our political analysts discuss this trend, the budget, taxes, and the UPS strike.
August 8, 1997 -- Political Wrap This week Paul Gigot is joined by Tom Oliphant to discuss Bill Weld's nomination as ambassador to Mexico, the line item veto, and the new budget agreement.
August 1, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot In this week's Political Wrap: Campaign financing and the Asia connection, the Budget Deal, tax cuts, the 1998 election, and William Weld's nomination as ambassador to Mexico.
July 25, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot This week: Haley Barbour's defense of a GOP/Hong Kong connection, fallout from the failed attempt to oust Speaker Gingrich, and pearls of wisdom from Rep. Sony Bono (R-CA).
July 18, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot What a week! House Speaker Newt Gingrich quashed an attempt by conservative rebels to oust him. Then there were the campaign spending hearings. Are they getting anywhere?
July 11, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot Our pundits spar over the campaign finance investigations that began this week in the Senate. Is the committee really addressing the issues or simply playing party politics?
July 4, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot Mark Shields and Paul Gigot debate the tax cut proposals and campaign finance hearings.
June 27, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot In this week's Political Wrap: the latest wrangling in Congress over taxes and Medicare eligibility, and ethical questions surrounding recent Whitewater investigation tactics.
June 20, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot This week's Political Wrap focuses on House Speaker Newt Gingrich's leadership woes and President Clinton's new initiative for improving race relations.
June 13, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot Margaret Warner joins Shields & Gigot in discussing disaster relief, the Republican leadership, and the new tax bill.
June 6, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot. Our pundits debate disaster relief snags, Paula Jones, double standards in military sexual conduct, and the possible nomination of Gov. Bill Weld (MA) as U.S. ambassador to Mexico.
May 30, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot. This week: Are Dick Gephardt's differences with the President signaling a split in the Democratic party, and what is the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling in the Paula Jones case?
May 23, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot. In this week's Political Wrap our pundits discuss wrangling over the budget deal and the political lessons learned from the case of Air Force Lt. Kelly Flinn.
May 16, 1997 -- Political Wrap. Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot and columnist Tom Oliphant of the Boston Globe join us in this week's Political Wrap and focus on the budget deal and partial birth abortion.
May 9, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot. This week's Political Wrap focuses on the details of the budget deal, the lack of additional Congressional agendas, and illegal foreign contributions to election campaigns.
May 2, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot. Congress and Clinton have made a deal -- balance the Federal budget by 2002, spend more for child healthcare and education, but cut programs such as Medicare and Medicaid by $200 billion.

Following a background report by Kwame Holman, Sen. Pete Domenici (R-N.M.) and Budget Director Franklin Raines discuss negotiations with Paul Solman.
Shields and Gigot debate the merits of the negotiations.

April 25, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot. This week's political wrap looks at the ramifications of the Chemical Weapons treaty and the resignation of Christian Coalition leader, Ralph Reed.
April 18, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot. The NewsHour's political analysts, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot, discuss the Dole/Gingrich loan and Attorney General Reno's decision not to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate DNC campaign financing.
April 17, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot. After three months of discussion, Speaker Newt Gingrich announced he would pay off the $300,000 fine with a loan from former Presidential candidate and Senator Bob Dole.
April 11, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot. Shields and Gigot discuss the Federal Court ruling striking down the Presidential line-item veto, Newt Gingrich's image, and campaign finance reform.
April 4, 1997 -- Shields & Gigot. Shields and Gigot discuss recent new reports that chief White House staffers helped Webster Hubbell find work after he left the Justice Department, and review Newt Gingrich's trip to China and his criticism of Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol.
March 28, 1997 -- Shields & O'Beirne. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields, and Washington editor for the National Review, Kate O'Beirne, discuss Al Gore's China trip and Newt Gingrich. At issue: most favored nation status vs. China's human rights record and Gingrich's leadership problems in Congress.
March 14, 1997 -- Political Wrap. Regular pundits syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot discusses the flap between the White House and the FBI, and the Senate's decision to expand its campaign fundraising investigation.
March 7, 1997 -- Political Wrap. Following a Clinton news conference our regular pundits, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot, discuss the President's spin on the recent scandals surrounding the financing of his 1996 campaign.
February 28, 1997 -- Shields, Gigot, & Kohut. Shields and Gigot, join pollster Andy Kohut to assess President Clinton's fund raising techniques. The verdict: inside the Beltway cares; outside D.C. doesn't. Also, is the Balanced Budget Amendment "toast"? And what will happen to Tony Lake?
February 21, 1997 -- Political Wrap. Shields and Gigot, discuss the dramatic about-face of special Whitewater prosecutor Kenneth Starr and campaign finance reform.
February 7, 1997 -- Political Wrap. Shields and Gigot review a week that saw the annual State of the Union address and the release of the President's proposed Fiscal Year 1998 budget. They also discuss the re-introduced balanced budget amendment and the weakened political power of Newt Gingrich.
January 31, 1997 -- Ethical Meltdown. Scandal dominated the political scene in Washington this week. Two of the nation's most powerful leaders, President Clinton and Speaker Gingrich, faced tough questions about their election activities. After a background report on the recent ethical charges, the NewsHour's regulars debate the charges and if a "double standard" exists for Democrats and Republicans.
January 24, 1997 -- Political Wrap. The NewsHour's regulars discuss the vote to discipline Speaker Newt Gingrich, its affect on the Republican party, and campaign finance reform.
January 20, 1997 -- Inauguration Reaction. The NewsHour's regular pundits, Mark Shields and Paul Gigot, and historians Michael Beschloss, Haynes Johnson, Steven Ambrose, and Doris Kearns Goodwin, share their impressions of President Clinton's inaugural address with Jim Lehrer and Margaret Warner. For more analysis by Shield and Gigot later on in inauguration day, click here.
January 20, 1997 -- Paul Tsongas Passes. Paul Tsongas, the former Massachusetts Senator, in 1992 a presidential candidate, died over the weekend from liver failure and pneumonia. He was 55 years old. Shields and Gigot offer a reflection.
January 17, 1997 -- Gingrich Ethics Hearings. The NewsHour pundits analyze the findings of the House Ethics Committee special counsel who recommended Friday that Newt Gingrich be reprimanded by the full House in a vote next week. Gingrich will also have to pay a $300,000 fine for violating House rules. Mark Shields, Paul Gigot and Norman Ornstein speak with Jim Lehrer.
January 10, 1997 -- Public Blood Feud. Words were used as weapons today in the U.S. Congress as Republicans and Democrats blamed each other for trying to undercut the process for punishing Speaker Gingrich for admitting ethics violations. Meanwhile, a Democratic congressman submitted to the press an illegal wire tap that suggests Gingrich violated his agreement with the Ethics Committee. After a backgrounder on the Gingrich scandal, Shields and Gigot discuss various ethical problems in both the House and the White House with Jim Lehrer.
January 3, 1997 -- Shields and O'Beirne. Washington pundits Mark Shields and Kate O'Beirne discuss the ethics problems of Newt Gingrich and weigh the possibilities of his re-election as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
December 27, 1996 -- Shields and Gigot. This week our regular commentators, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot, discuss the troubles surrounding Speaker Newt Gingrich and the future relationship between President Clinton and the Republican Congress.
December 20, 1996 -- Shields and Gigot. This week our pundits are joined by Susan Dentzer, chief economics correspondent for U.S. News and World Report to discuss Clinton's new cabinet appointments, controversial White House guests, and Speaker Newt Gingrich's handling of ethics charges.
December 13, 1996 -- Shields and Gigot. President Clinton has announced more members of the cabinet for his second term. Prominent choices include Chicago lawyer Bill Daley as Secretary of Commerce and Rep. Bill Richardson (D-NM) as UN Ambassador. He also asked Attorney General Janet Reno and Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin to stay on. To discuss the President's choices and other recent politcal matters, Jim Lehrer is joined by syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot.
December 6, 1996 -- Shields and Gigot. The Clinton administration's new foreign policy and security team is the topic tackled by the NewsHour's political pundits. Is Madeleine Albright a good fit for the State Department? What's behind Republican William Cohen's appointment as Secretary of Defense? The political fur flies.
November 29, 1996 -- Shields and Gigot. The The NewsHour's two Washington pundits discuss the week that was on the political front; Attorney General Reno's rejection of an independent council to look into Democratic fundraising practices; James Carville's attacks on Whitewater prosecuter Kenneth Starr; Hillary Clinton's desire to have a larger policy making role and Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle's declaration of independence.
November 22, 1996 -- Shields and Gigot: Political Wrap. The NewsHour's regular pundits, syndicated columnist Mark Shields, and Wall Street Journal reporter Paul Gigot talk about the return of Newt Gingrich (R-GA) and Dick Gephardt (D-MO) as their party's leaders in the House of Representatives, congressional ethics and campaign finance reform.
November 15, 1996 -- Shields and Gigot. The NewsHour's two political pundits, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot, discuss the decision to keep U.S. troops in Bosnia, Clinton's slow motion cabinet building and the consequences of Clinton's flirtation with the right.
November 8, 1996 -- Clinton's Next Move. Mark Shields and Paul Gigot reflect on the end of a momentous week in politics by considering the resignations from the President's cabinet and Clinton's outreach to a Congress still controlled by the GOP.
November 6, 1996 -- Political Wrap. NewsHour veterans Mark Shields and Paul Gigot take a last look at Election '96. Their consensus: there was no consensus in this election; the electorate was at the least ambivalent, and at worst, divided; and there is no clear agenda for the next four years.
November 1, 1996 -- Political Wrap. Four days before the big event, the NewsHour's political analysts Mark Shields and Paul Gigot discuss Bob Dole's 96-hour campaign odyssey, the Republican party's crucial miscalculations and both candidates' new found interest in campaign finance reform.
October 25, 1996 -- Political Wrap. Time seems to be running out for the Dole campaign. The NewsHour's political analysts Mark Shields and Mark Gigot discuss what they see as the major flaws in the Republican candidate's campaign and what may be the real issue of this election year -- money.
October 18, 1996 -- Political Wrap. This week Shields & Gigot spar over "soft money", voter turn-out, and whether congressional hopefuls should hitch a ride on the presidential candidates' coat-tails.
October 16, 1996 -- Debating the Debates. On the eve of the final debate between the major party candidates for the 1996 Presidential election, Mark Shields and Paul Gigot discuss strategies for both players. This follows excerpts from speeches by Bob Dole and Vice-President Al Gore regarding the GOP candidate's tougher campaigning style.
October 11, 1996 -- Political Wrap.Negative ads, the bipartisan flaunting of campaign finance laws and why the Republicans aren't bringing up the character issue in the presidential race. These are the topics covered this week by political experts Mark Shields and Paul Gigot.
October 7, 1996 -- The Debates: Reax. The first Presidential Debate of 1996 is over, and no one is quite sure who won. To sift through what was for some a surprisingly congenial affair, Mark Shields and Paul Gigot talk with Elizabeth Farnsworth.
October 6, 1996 -- Post-Debate analysis. In a special session, Mark Shields and Paul Gigot give their takes on the first presidential debate of 1996.
October 4, 1996 -- The Presidential Debates. This Sunday in Hartford, Connecticut, President Clinton and Bob Dole will face off in the first of two nationally televised debates. This and the mid-east summit are the two topics tackled by the NewsHour's political experts, Shields & Gigot. First up is a Kwame Holman backgrounder on the history of the Presidential debates.
September 27, 1996 -- The Congressional Outlook. The NewsHour's regular political analysts, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot, examine the presidential race, the mixed legacy of the 104th Congress and the expanded ethics investigation of House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
September 20, 1996 -- The Congressional Outlook. The NewsHour's political experts, Shields & Gigot, respond to a discussion on the 1996 Congressional races and argue over the decision not to allow Ross Perot in the Presidential debate.
September 13, 1996 -- The Air Campaign. Mark Shields and Paul Gigot are joined by our polling and advertising experts for a long look at this year's presidential campaign tactics, including television advertising.
September 6, 1996 -- The Week That Was. Our political pundits, Mark Shields and Paul Gigot discuss the political fallout from Presidential aide Dick Morris's resignation, the bombing of Iraq and Bob Dole's dismal week on the campaign trail.
August 30, 1996 -- Under the Influence. Shields & Gigot discuss the impact of big money PACs and fundraising on the political process.
August 29, 1996 -- Final Analysis. Jim Lehrer sits down with Mark Shields and Paul Gigot for a two-pronged discussion; first, the Morris sex scandal, and then, a preview of the Chicago convention's main event: President Clinton's acceptance speech. What to expect.
August 28, 1996 -- Gore Has the Floor. Jim Lehrer pumps Mark Shields and Paul Gigot for a preview of the third night in Chicago. This is Al Gore's big moment, with the floor all to himself: what will he say?
August 27, 1996 -- Hillary's Moment. Jim Lehrer talks to Mark Shields and Paul Gigot about Hillary Clinton, her image and her impact on a night designed to bolster her ratings.
August 26, 1996 -- Opening Night in Chicago. Super or Sleeper? Jim Lehrer talks to Mark Shields and Paul Gigot about Christopher Reeve, Mario Cuomo and the rest of the opening night's lineup.
August 23, 1996 -- Time for a Breather. This week in Washington politics involved major moves on health-care, tobacco, and welfare reform. Mark Shields and Paul Gigot, take the spin out of these issues and the between-the-conventions campaigning by Bob Dole and Ross Perot.
August 16, 1996 -- Good Enough?. Jim Lehrer talks to Mark Shields and Paul Gigot as they review Bob Dole's speech, his chances, and the convention past.
August 15, 1996 -- Looking Forward To It. Jim Lehrer talks to analysts extraordinaire Mark Shields and Paul Gigot as they make some educated guesses about Bob Dole's acceptance speech.
August 14, 1996 -- Shields & Gigot. Jim Lehrer talks with Mark Shields and Paul Gigot about Pat Buchanan the good soldier, generational politics, and other matters Conventional.
August 13, 1996 -- Shields & Gigot. Mark Shields and Paul Gigot scratch the surface of tonights convention lineup. With Jim Lehrer.
July 19, 1996 -- Shields & O�Beirne. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review Washington editor Kate O�Beirne discuss the week in politics. Topics the two cover: Colin Powell and moderate Susan Molinari as key speakers at next month's Republican National Convention, the President's testimony before a second Whitewater trial, the politics of welfare reform and "Anonymous" revealed.
July 12, 1996 -- Political Wrap. A marathon session with the NewsHour's regular pundits. First up, the impact a Perot candidacy might have on the election, and, Bob Dole's campaign woes. Kwame Holman interjects with an "explainer" on Congressional gridlock, then more Shields & Gigot commentary. They speak with Jim Lehrer.
July 5, 1996 -- Political Wrap. This Friday's political wrap focuses on the problems Bob Dole is having in his defense of the tobacco lobby. In particular a run-in he had with Katie Couric on the "Today Show" this week.
June 28, 1996 -- The Week in Politics. Campaign finance reformers were defeated in two out of three branches of government this week. Both parties are "dripping with hypocrisy," the NewsHour's political analysts say. But Mark Shields and Paul Gigot agree on little else.
June 14, 1996 -- The Week in Politics. The NewsHour's political analysts, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot, discuss the week's political events, including the battle over abortion in the GOP, the White House's mishandling of FBI security files, and Rep. Dick Armey's criticism of the President's trip to South Carolina.
June 7, 1996 -- Political Wrap. Changing of the Guard: NewsHour regulars discuss Trent Lott's ascension to the Senate leadership, and how a balanced budget plays as an issue this election.
May 31, 1996 -- Political Wrap. Wall Street Journal Columnist Paul Gigot and syndicated columnist Mark Shields discuss with Margaret Warner President Clinton's attempt to weather a particularly back week and Sen. Robert Dole's trip into downtown Chicago. Afterward, the NewsHour's two political experts analysis a quartet of political ads being run by the two presidential campaigns.
May 29, 1996 -- Political Wrap. Washington and Little Rock have begun to react to the conviction of Arkansas Governor Jim Guy Tucker and Jim and Susan McDougal on 24 counts related to the Whitewater case. Following an interview with the forewoman of the jury, Jim Lehrer discusses the political fallout of the verdict with Shields and Gigot and Rex Nelson of the "Arkansas Democrat Gazette."
May 24, 1996 -- Political Wrap. This week, the nation was treated to some pre-Memorial Day political fireworks. Columnists Mark Shields and Paul Gigot debate whether President Clinton's strategy of pre-empting Senator Dole's agenda will prove successful.
May 17, 1996 -- Political Wrap. Wahington political columnists Mark Shields and Paul Gigot join Margaret Warner to discuss the "new" Bob Dole, the state of the presidential campaign and the upcoming vote for a new Senate majority leader.
May 10, 1996 -- The State Of The Race. Veteran Washington columnists Mark Shields and Paul Gigot join Elizabeth Farnsworth to discuss the week that was in the capital, including Congressional gridlock, Senator Dole's campaign problems and President Clinton's testimony at the Whitewater trial in Little Rock, Arkansas.
May 3, 1996 -- Republican Rifts. Jim Lehrer joins Shields and Gigot to take a look back at the gas tax, Senator Al D'Amato's comments about Newt Gingrich and the rest of the week that was in Washington politics.
April 26, 1996 -- Budget Deals and Minimum Wage. In their weekly look at current politics, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and "Wall Street Journal" columnist Paul Gigot discuss who won the week's political battles. They look at the current Senate fight over reforming health care and efforts to pass the anti-terrorism bill in the House.
April 19, 1996 -- Sparring in Congress. In their weekly look at current politics, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and "Wall Street Journal" columnist Paul Gigot discuss who won the week's political battles. They look at the current Senate fight over reforming health care and efforts to pass the anti-terrorism bill in the House.
April 12, 1996 -- Line of Succession. The NewsHour's weekly political wrap looks at three appointments made by President Clinton on Friday, including that of Mickey Kantor as Secretary of Labor.
April 5, 1996 -- Thoughts on Healing. Syndicated columnists Mark Shields and Paul Gigot reflect on President Clinton's speech today in Oklahoma City, which remembers those who died last year at the Federal building, and this week in Croatia.
March 22, 1996 -- Assault on Weapons Ban. Washington pundits Shields and Gigot discuss the political ramifications of the House vote to repeal the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban legislation. Elizabeth Farnsworth moderates.
March 13, 1996 -- Breaking Away. Following Super Tuesday, Senator Bob Dole has emerged as the clear front runner, Steve Forbes has announced he would quit the race and Patrick Buchanan has vowed to continue the fight. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and "Wall Street Journal" columnist Paul Gigot analyze where the race stands.
March 6, 1996 -- The Fallout. The NewsHour examines the last 24 hours of the Republican Presidential race. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields, "Wall Street Journal" columnist Paul Gigot, are joined by William Kristol, editor and publisher of the "Weekly Standard," a conservative magazine.
March 1, 1996 -- Primary Fever. The South Carolina primary, and other political matters are discussed by syndicated columnist Mark Shields, "Wall Street Journal" columnist Paul Gigot, and Lee Bandy, political reporter for the "State" Newspaper in Columbia, South Carolina. Jim Lehrer leads the banter.
Feb. 28, 1996 -- Arizona & the Dakotas. Our regular political commentators, Mark Shields and Paul Gigot, are joined by Republican Pollster Linda Divall to discuss Tuesday nights Primary results, including a possible Forbes resurgence.
Feb. 23, 1996 -- The Buchanan Factor. On the Friday after the New Hampshire primary, syndicated columnist Mark Shields, and "Wall Street Journal" columnist Paul Gigot, make predictions about Pat Buchanan, and remember late California governor, Pat Brown.
Feb. 20, 1996 -- Primary Eve. The polls are closing in New Hampshire and soon the Republican winners and losers will be known. For some thoughts on the first primary of the Presidential election season, Jim Lehrer talks to syndicated columnist Mark Shields and "Wall Stree t Journal" columnist Paul Gigot.
Feb. 16, 1996 -- New Hampshire. Mark Shields and Paul Gigot on the campaign trail in New Hampshire talk about who's ahead in the Republican Primary.
Feb. 9, 1996 -- The Iowa Caucus. Our political pundits Shields and Gigot discuss the upcoming Iowa Caucus and other political matters facing the nation.

Feb. 2, 1996 -- The Rise of Steve Forbes. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields, and "Wall Street Journal" columnist Paul Gigot, are asked by Jim Lehrer to explain the continuing rise of Steve Forbes, and other matters political.

Jan. 26, 1996 -- Kasich on the Revolution. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and "Wall Street Journal" columnist Paul Gigot discuss this week's budget maneuvers with Jim Lehrer.
Jan. 24, 1996 -- The Day After. Political pundits, syndicated columnist Mark Shields, and "Wall Street Journal" columnist, Paul Gigot, analyze the aftermath of President Clinton's State of the Union address, Sen. Bob Dole's rebuttal, and Newt Gingrich's apparent change of heart.
Jan. 12, 1996 -- Unfinished Business. A one-two NewsHour combination with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and "Wall Street Journal" columnist Paul Gigot and the regional commentators. They discuss two major continuing stories: the stalled budget negotiations and the developments concerning First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Jan. 5, 1996 -- New Year's Resolution. Political pundits, syndicated columnist Mark Shields, and "Wall Street Journal" columnist, Paul Gigot, welcome in the new year with a discussion about balancing the budget. They talk with Margaret Warner.
Dec. 29, 1995 -- What's Behind, What's Ahead. Regular Friday night political analysts, syndicated columnist Mark Shields, and "Wall Street Journal" columnist Paul Gigot, talk about the budget standoff, the year in review, and the year ahead.
Dec. 22, 1995 -- Political Wrap: The '96 Race. The week in politics as seen by regulars, columnist Mark Shields, and Paul Gigot. They talk with Jim Lehrer about the budget, the 1996 Presidential race, and Whitewater notes.
Dec. 15, 1995 -- Political Wrap: Posititioning on the Budget. Analysis of the Republican budget "revolution" being hijacked, and other things political with syndicated columnist Mark Shields, and "Wall Street Journal" columnist Paul Gigot.
Dec. 8, 1995 -- Political Wrap: Block Grants. Jim Lehrer leds the Friday night political analysis with "Wall Street Journal" columnist Paul Gigot and Washington columnist Elizabeth Drew. They talk about block grants, Medicare and Congressional thoughts on troops to Bosnia.
Dec. 1, 1995 -- Focus: Political Wrap. Paul Gigot and Elizabeth Drew join Jim Lehrer in a discussion of the week's events. They talk about Bosnia - whether the U.S. will get involved in "nation building", moving refugees and arming Bosnians - and Newt Gingrich's problems with GOPAC.
Nov. 28, 1995 -- Political Costs of Troops in Bosnia. Regular analysts Paul Gigot, columnist for the "Wall Street Journal," and Washington columnist Elizabeth Drew, discuss the President's decision to send troops to Bosnia and the resulting political fall-out, with Charlayne Hunter-Gault.
Nov. 24, 1995 -- Congress and Bosnia. End-of-the week political analysis by "Wall Street Journal" columnist Paul Gigot and Washington syndicated columnist, Elizabeth Drew. Wrap includes discussion of how Congress will deal with sending U.S. troops to Bosnia.
Nov. 20, 1995 -- Newt Falls? Mark Shields and Paul Gigot join Margaret Warner for analysis of the budget deal reached by the President and Congress, and the sliding popularity of House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
Nov. 17, 1995 -- Less Lobbying? Regular Friday night political analysis with Mark Shields and Paul Gigot discussing lobby reform with Jim Lehrer.
Nov. 10, 1995 -- Budget Analysis: A Lesson in the Abstract Republicans are discovering what Bill Clinton already knows : In the abstract, citizens want a balanced budget, but making actual cuts has enormous political ramifications. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields, and "Wall Street Journal" columnist Paul Gigot discuss what's at stake.
Nov. 3, 1995 -- Powell and Clinton Weekly political analysis with Mark Shields and Paul Gigot. Jim Lehrer discusses Conservative Republicans' opposition to Colin Powell, and the what's behind Clinton's political backtracking?
Oct. 20, 1995 -- Focus: Political Wrap President Clinton has no choice but to veto the giant deficit reduction bill known as "reconciliation", says syndicated columnist Mark Shields. Shields joins Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot in a discussion with Jim Lehrer about the Capitol Hill budget battle, and Clinton's reversal of his own 1993 plan to reduce the deficit.