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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: October 23, 2009</title>
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      <description>This week Gwen and the panel discuss the announcement that accused 9-11 mastermind Kahlid Sheikh Mohammed and four other detainees will be tried in New York, disagreements over troop levels in Afghanistan, recent developments surrounding the shooting at Fort Hood, and divisions among Democratic leaders over health care reform.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>This week Gwen and the panel discuss the announcement that accused 9-11 mastermind Kahlid Sheikh Mohammed and four other detainees will be tried in New York, disagreements over troop levels in Afghanistan, recent developments surrounding the shooting at Fort Hood, and divisions among Democratic leaders over health care reform.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>This week Gwen and the panel discuss the announcement that accused 9-11 mastermind Kahlid Sheikh Mohammed and four other detainees will be tried in New York, disagreements over troop levels in Afghanistan, recent developments surrounding the shooting at Fort Hood, and divisions among Democratic leaders over health care reform.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
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      <description>Is there some form of U.S. criminal statute that dictates someone must be tried in the city or state where a crime is perpetrated? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Is there some form of U.S. criminal statute that dictates someone must be tried in the city or state where a crime is perpetrated? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Is there some form of U.S. criminal statute that dictates someone must be tried in the city or state where a crime is perpetrated? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: October 23, 2009</title>
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      <description>This week Gwen and the panel discuss the October jobless rate, the state election results, new developments in health care reform, and violence at home and abroad.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>This week Gwen and the panel discuss the October jobless rate, the state election results, new developments in health care reform, and violence at home and abroad.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>This week Gwen and the panel discuss the October jobless rate, the state election results, new developments in health care reform, and violence at home and abroad.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:12:00 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25415599-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>If the Democrats don't have the votes needed to pass the House healthcare bill this weekend, will they try to postpone the vote to avoid the embarrassment of defeat? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>If the Democrats don't have the votes needed to pass the House healthcare bill this weekend, will they try to postpone the vote to avoid the embarrassment of defeat? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>If the Democrats don't have the votes needed to pass the House healthcare bill this weekend, will they try to postpone the vote to avoid the embarrassment of defeat? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: October 23, 2009</title>
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      <description>This week Gwen and the panel will analyze the political battle over health care reform, what the House and Senate versions of the public option will mean for the insured and the uninsured, the recent spike in violence in Afghanistan, recent economic developments and the reasons behind the president's declaration of an H1N1 emergency.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>This week Gwen and the panel will analyze the political battle over health care reform, what the House and Senate versions of the public option will mean for the insured and the uninsured, the recent spike in violence in Afghanistan, recent economic developments and the reasons behind the president's declaration of an H1N1 emergency.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>This week Gwen and the panel will analyze the political battle over health care reform, what the House and Senate versions of the public option will mean for the insured and the uninsured, the recent spike in violence in Afghanistan, recent economic developments and the reasons behind the president's declaration of an H1N1 emergency.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25399639-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>Why would a state want to "opt out" of a federal program? And if they did opt-out, could they change their minds and opt back in at a later date? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Why would a state want to "opt out" of a federal program? And if they did opt-out, could they change their minds and opt back in at a later date? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Why would a state want to "opt out" of a federal program? And if they did opt-out, could they change their minds and opt back in at a later date? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: October 23, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25361083-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-October-23-2009</link>
      <description>Recent pay cuts for bailed out executives, the run-off election in Afghanistan and Sen. Kerry's role, whether support for the healthcare reform public option is growing, and if the U.S.'s new strategy in Iran is working.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Recent pay cuts for bailed out executives, the run-off election in Afghanistan and Sen. Kerry's role, whether support for the healthcare reform public option is growing, and if the U.S.'s new strategy in Iran is working.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Recent pay cuts for bailed out executives, the run-off election in Afghanistan and Sen. Kerry's role, whether support for the healthcare reform public option is growing, and if the U.S.'s new strategy in Iran is working.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25361084-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>Would a public option mean a national health care program run by the [federal government] or would states have control over the type of coverage they would offer based on the needs of their residents and how much money they have in their budgets? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Would a public option mean a national health care program run by the [federal government] or would states have control over the type of coverage they would offer based on the needs of their residents and how much money they have in their budgets? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Would a public option mean a national health care program run by the [federal government] or would states have control over the type of coverage they would offer based on the needs of their residents and how much money they have in their budgets? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: October 16, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25300711-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-October-16-2009</link>
      <description>Health Care and Senator Snowe, are interest groups jumping ship on reform, deliberations continue on Afghanistan troop levels, and the White House and state politics.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Health Care and Senator Snowe, are interest groups jumping ship on reform, deliberations continue on Afghanistan troop levels, and the White House and state politics.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Health Care and Senator Snowe, are interest groups jumping ship on reform, deliberations continue on Afghanistan troop levels, and the White House and state politics.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25300712-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>Medicare is running out of money as the population continues to age and more and more people will be turning to the program. How are the health care proposals addressing this dilemma? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Medicare is running out of money as the population continues to age and more and more people will be turning to the program. How are the health care proposals addressing this dilemma? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Medicare is running out of money as the population continues to age and more and more people will be turning to the program. How are the health care proposals addressing this dilemma? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: September 25, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25261724-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-September-25-2009</link>
      <description>President Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize, the debate over Afghan/Pakistan strategy continues, is the CBO to the rescue for health reform, the Supreme Court begins new term with a new justice.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>President Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize, the debate over Afghan/Pakistan strategy continues, is the CBO to the rescue for health reform, the Supreme Court begins new term with a new justice.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>President Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize, the debate over Afghan/Pakistan strategy continues, is the CBO to the rescue for health reform, the Supreme Court begins new term with a new justice.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25261725-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>What did we learn about Justice Sotomayor after her first week on the bench? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>What did we learn about Justice Sotomayor after her first week on the bench? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>What did we learn about Justice Sotomayor after her first week on the bench? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: September 25, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25191790-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-September-25-2009</link>
      <description>Health care reform battle continues, New strategy, more troops headed for Afghanistan, The Obama White House's political operation.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Health care reform battle continues, New strategy, more troops headed for Afghanistan, The Obama White House's political operation.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Health care reform battle continues, New strategy, more troops headed for Afghanistan, The Obama White House's political operation.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25191791-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>Waking up to the news about Iran building another nuclear plant is disturbing. Realistically, what can the US and other nations do to shut it down? Aren't sanctions kind of like rules made to be broken? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Waking up to the news about Iran building another nuclear plant is disturbing. Realistically, what can the US and other nations do to shut it down? Aren't sanctions kind of like rules made to be broken? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Waking up to the news about Iran building another nuclear plant is disturbing. Realistically, what can the US and other nations do to shut it down? Aren't sanctions kind of like rules made to be broken? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: September 4, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25149515-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-September-4-2009</link>
      <description>The GOP's new voice of dissent. Is the rcession likely over? The Defense decision in Europe and the Middle East.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>The GOP's new voice of dissent. Is the rcession likely over? The Defense decision in Europe and the Middle East.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The GOP's new voice of dissent. Is the rcession likely over? The Defense decision in Europe and the Middle East.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25149516-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>If the Obama administration decides to beef up troop levels in Afghanistan, will that mean tours of duty will have to be extended? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>If the Obama administration decides to beef up troop levels in Afghanistan, will that mean tours of duty will have to be extended? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>If the Obama administration decides to beef up troop levels in Afghanistan, will that mean tours of duty will have to be extended? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: September 4, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25110599-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-September-4-2009</link>
      <description>The president pressures Congress on health care, high Court tackles pivotal campaign finance case, and eight years after 9-11.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>The president pressures Congress on health care, high Court tackles pivotal campaign finance case, and eight years after 9-11.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The president pressures Congress on health care, high Court tackles pivotal campaign finance case, and eight years after 9-11.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25110600-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>How can the federal government succeed in producing Medicare savings if states like New York and New Jersey can?t produce such savings in their own state-run health programs? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>How can the federal government succeed in producing Medicare savings if states like New York and New Jersey can?t produce such savings in their own state-run health programs? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>How can the federal government succeed in producing Medicare savings if states like New York and New Jersey can?t produce such savings in their own state-run health programs? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: September 4, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25075449-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-September-4-2009</link>
      <description>The President's major address on health care reform, the administration trumpets economic turn-around but high unemployment still looms, a change in strategy in Afghanistan?</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>The President's major address on health care reform, the administration trumpets economic turn-around but high unemployment still looms, a change in strategy in Afghanistan?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The President's major address on health care reform, the administration trumpets economic turn-around but high unemployment still looms, a change in strategy in Afghanistan?</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25075450-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>What can we expect from President Obama's speech next week? Can he really expect to clear up the health care confusion with another big speech? It didn't seem to do him much good last time. To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>What can we expect from President Obama's speech next week? Can he really expect to clear up the health care confusion with another big speech? It didn't seem to do him much good last time. To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>What can we expect from President Obama's speech next week? Can he really expect to clear up the health care confusion with another big speech? It didn't seem to do him much good last time. To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: August 28, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25039928-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-August-28-2009</link>
      <description>Sen. Edward M. Kennedy dies at the age of 77, President Obama re-appoints Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for second term and Attorney General Eric Holder orders special prosecutor to investigate CIA interrogation techniques</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Sen. Edward M. Kennedy dies at the age of 77, President Obama re-appoints Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for second term and Attorney General Eric Holder orders special prosecutor to investigate CIA interrogation techniques</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Sen. Edward M. Kennedy dies at the age of 77, President Obama re-appoints Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for second term and Attorney General Eric Holder orders special prosecutor to investigate CIA interrogation techniques</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Washington Week Podcast | PBS</itunes:author>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25039929-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>After the death of Senator Kennedy, who will be the next champion for health care reform and will it include the controversial public option? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>After the death of Senator Kennedy, who will be the next champion for health care reform and will it include the controversial public option? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>After the death of Senator Kennedy, who will be the next champion for health care reform and will it include the controversial public option? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Washington Week Podcast | PBS</itunes:author>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25020235-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal</link>
      <description>The health care debate is reaching a fever pitch, and we put your questions to the panelists on this special edition of Washington Week.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>The health care debate is reaching a fever pitch, and we put your questions to the panelists on this special edition of Washington Week.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The health care debate is reaching a fever pitch, and we put your questions to the panelists on this special edition of Washington Week.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Washington Week Podcast | PBS</itunes:author>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: June 26, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25002906-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-June-26-2009</link>
      <description>The health care debate is reaching a fever pitch, and we put your questions to the panelists on this special edition of Washington Week.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>The health care debate is reaching a fever pitch, and we put your questions to the panelists on this special edition of Washington Week.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The health care debate is reaching a fever pitch, and we put your questions to the panelists on this special edition of Washington Week.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Washington Week Podcast | PBS</itunes:author>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25002907-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>On this special extended Washington Week Webcast Extra Gwen Ifill and the panel take your questions on the heated health care debate. To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>On this special extended Washington Week Webcast Extra Gwen Ifill and the panel take your questions on the heated health care debate. To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>On this special extended Washington Week Webcast Extra Gwen Ifill and the panel take your questions on the heated health care debate. To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: June 26, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24964707-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-June-26-2009</link>
      <description>The health care debate rages on at townhalls across the country, organizations prepare for the dreaded H1N1 flu season, violence escalates in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spends 11 days in Africa</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>The health care debate rages on at townhalls across the country, organizations prepare for the dreaded H1N1 flu season, violence escalates in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spends 11 days in Africa</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The health care debate rages on at townhalls across the country, organizations prepare for the dreaded H1N1 flu season, violence escalates in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spends 11 days in Africa</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24964708-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>Will we see Michelle Obama get involved in the push for health care reform? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Will we see Michelle Obama get involved in the push for health care reform? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Will we see Michelle Obama get involved in the push for health care reform? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <itunes:author>Washington Week Podcast | PBS</itunes:author>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: June 26, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24927114-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-June-26-2009</link>
      <description>Mixed messages on taxes, and new unemployment numbers, Congress goes on recess as the health care debate shifts into a new gear, President Clinton's humanitarian trip and back-channel diplomacy.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Mixed messages on taxes, and new unemployment numbers, Congress goes on recess as the health care debate shifts into a new gear, President Clinton's humanitarian trip and back-channel diplomacy.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Mixed messages on taxes, and new unemployment numbers, Congress goes on recess as the health care debate shifts into a new gear, President Clinton's humanitarian trip and back-channel diplomacy.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <itunes:author>Washington Week Podcast | PBS</itunes:author>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24927115-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>Is it the effort for bipartisanship that is bringing down Obama's job approval rating? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Is it the effort for bipartisanship that is bringing down Obama's job approval rating? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Is it the effort for bipartisanship that is bringing down Obama's job approval rating? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Washington Week Podcast | PBS</itunes:author>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: June 26, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24893988-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-June-26-2009</link>
      <description>The President's event-a-day strategy to keep health care reform afloat, gauging the economy with the DOW and unemployment both rising and what does a beer break featuring a professor, a cop and the President really mean?</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>The President's event-a-day strategy to keep health care reform afloat, gauging the economy with the DOW and unemployment both rising and what does a beer break featuring a professor, a cop and the President really mean?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The President's event-a-day strategy to keep health care reform afloat, gauging the economy with the DOW and unemployment both rising and what does a beer break featuring a professor, a cop and the President really mean?</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Washington Week Podcast | PBS</itunes:author>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24893989-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>There?s been so much discussion about judging the Obama presidency now that he?s six months into the job. What is the significance of six months? Is six months enough time to judge presidential policies? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>There?s been so much discussion about judging the Obama presidency now that he?s six months into the job. What is the significance of six months? Is six months enough time to judge presidential policies? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>There?s been so much discussion about judging the Obama presidency now that he?s six months into the job. What is the significance of six months? Is six months enough time to judge presidential policies? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Washington Week Podcast | PBS</itunes:author>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: June 26, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24859968-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-June-26-2009</link>
      <description>Health Care is front and center six months into the Obama presidency. Is Massachusetts's universal health coverage program a sign of things to come?Are rising unemployment and mounting deficits slowing the economic recovery?</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Health Care is front and center six months into the Obama presidency. Is Massachusetts's universal health coverage program a sign of things to come?Are rising unemployment and mounting deficits slowing the economic recovery?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Health Care is front and center six months into the Obama presidency. Is Massachusetts's universal health coverage program a sign of things to come?Are rising unemployment and mounting deficits slowing the economic recovery?</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24859969-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>I feel that we are being left in the dust when it comes to the debate on health care reform. What type of consideration are Part D beneficiaries receiving on Capitol Hill and what changes can we expect to see regarding our coverage? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>I feel that we are being left in the dust when it comes to the debate on health care reform. What type of consideration are Part D beneficiaries receiving on Capitol Hill and what changes can we expect to see regarding our coverage? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>I feel that we are being left in the dust when it comes to the debate on health care reform. What type of consideration are Part D beneficiaries receiving on Capitol Hill and what changes can we expect to see regarding our coverage? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Washington Week Podcast | PBS</itunes:author>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: June 26, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24823964-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-June-26-2009</link>
      <description>Judge Sotomayor responds to questions about her judicial philosophy, health care reform bills begin to emerge from Congress, new details about Bush-era CIA plan to assasinate Al Qaeda leaders and economists warn the President's economic outlook may be too rosy.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Judge Sotomayor responds to questions about her judicial philosophy, health care reform bills begin to emerge from Congress, new details about Bush-era CIA plan to assasinate Al Qaeda leaders and economists warn the President's economic outlook may be too rosy.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Judge Sotomayor responds to questions about her judicial philosophy, health care reform bills begin to emerge from Congress, new details about Bush-era CIA plan to assasinate Al Qaeda leaders and economists warn the President's economic outlook may be too rosy.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Washington Week Podcast | PBS</itunes:author>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24823965-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>How could Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and JP Morgan "legally" make such huge profits just in the second quarter even as I and many Americans are still in the hole and unemployment is nearing double digits? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>How could Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and JP Morgan "legally" make such huge profits just in the second quarter even as I and many Americans are still in the hole and unemployment is nearing double digits? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>How could Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and JP Morgan "legally" make such huge profits just in the second quarter even as I and many Americans are still in the hole and unemployment is nearing double digits? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Washington Week Podcast | PBS</itunes:author>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: June 26, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24781990-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-June-26-2009</link>
      <description>President Obama meets with world leaders in Russia, Italy and Ghana, Health care reform hits hurdles in Congress despite new agreements, A mixed message from The White House and tough words from Republicans on the economy, The GOP reacts to Governor Palin's resignation.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>President Obama meets with world leaders in Russia, Italy and Ghana, Health care reform hits hurdles in Congress despite new agreements, A mixed message from The White House and tough words from Republicans on the economy, The GOP reacts to Governor Palin's resignation.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>President Obama meets with world leaders in Russia, Italy and Ghana, Health care reform hits hurdles in Congress despite new agreements, A mixed message from The White House and tough words from Republicans on the economy, The GOP reacts to Governor Palin's resignation.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <itunes:author>Washington Week Podcast | PBS</itunes:author>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24781991-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>Has there been any talk of adding health-related stipulations or discounts to the health care legislation? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Has there been any talk of adding health-related stipulations or discounts to the health care legislation? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Has there been any talk of adding health-related stipulations or discounts to the health care legislation? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Washington Week Podcast | PBS</itunes:author>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: June 26, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24749601-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-June-26-2009</link>
      <description>Iraqi troops take the lead as US combat troops pull back. Democratic majorities don't guarantee smooth sailing for President Obama. Minnesota Senate race ends with Senator-elect Al Franken. Supreme Court rules in favor of the New Haven Firefighters and says 'goodbye' to Justice Souter.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Iraqi troops take the lead as US combat troops pull back. Democratic majorities don't guarantee smooth sailing for President Obama. Minnesota Senate race ends with Senator-elect Al Franken. Supreme Court rules in favor of the New Haven Firefighters and says 'goodbye' to Justice Souter.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Iraqi troops take the lead as US combat troops pull back. Democratic majorities don't guarantee smooth sailing for President Obama. Minnesota Senate race ends with Senator-elect Al Franken. Supreme Court rules in favor of the New Haven Firefighters and says 'goodbye' to Justice Souter.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description>When will we actually see U.S. troops leave Iraq? And will they actually come home or just shift to Afghanistan? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>When will we actually see U.S. troops leave Iraq? And will they actually come home or just shift to Afghanistan? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>When will we actually see U.S. troops leave Iraq? And will they actually come home or just shift to Afghanistan? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>President Obama hardens his stance against violence in Iran as his relationship with the press begins to evolve. The Supreme Court decides cases involving both the Voting Rights Act and the strip-search of a middle-school student. South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford reveals his marital infidelity. What does it mean for the GOP?</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>President Obama hardens his stance against violence in Iran as his relationship with the press begins to evolve. The Supreme Court decides cases involving both the Voting Rights Act and the strip-search of a middle-school student. South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford reveals his marital infidelity. What does it mean for the GOP?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>President Obama hardens his stance against violence in Iran as his relationship with the press begins to evolve. The Supreme Court decides cases involving both the Voting Rights Act and the strip-search of a middle-school student. South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford reveals his marital infidelity. What does it mean for the GOP?</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24737058-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>Many regular employment contracts include a "morals clause," don't those exist for mayors, a governor like Sanford, congress people? I would think "moral " issues would be laid out in either city charters or state constitutions? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Many regular employment contracts include a "morals clause," don't those exist for mayors, a governor like Sanford, congress people? I would think "moral " issues would be laid out in either city charters or state constitutions? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Many regular employment contracts include a "morals clause," don't those exist for mayors, a governor like Sanford, congress people? I would think "moral " issues would be laid out in either city charters or state constitutions? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: June 12, 2009</title>
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      <description>President Obama takes his health care reform pitch on the road; Why ten banks are giving back government bailout funds. New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races make national headlines.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>President Obama takes his health care reform pitch on the road; Why ten banks are giving back government bailout funds. New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races make national headlines.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>President Obama takes his health care reform pitch on the road; Why ten banks are giving back government bailout funds. New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races make national headlines.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24698294-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>What was the significance of President Obama choosing Wisconisn to host a townhall to announce details of his health care plan -- why not Michigan? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>What was the significance of President Obama choosing Wisconisn to host a townhall to announce details of his health care plan -- why not Michigan? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>What was the significance of President Obama choosing Wisconisn to host a townhall to announce details of his health care plan -- why not Michigan? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: May 29, 2009</title>
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      <description>President Obama addresses the Muslim World in a speech at Cairo University; Judge Sotomayor visits with Senators on Capitol Hill; General Motors declares bankruptcy, leaving U.S. taxpayers with a 60% share in the company.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>President Obama addresses the Muslim World in a speech at Cairo University; Judge Sotomayor visits with Senators on Capitol Hill; General Motors declares bankruptcy, leaving U.S. taxpayers with a 60% share in the company.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>President Obama addresses the Muslim World in a speech at Cairo University; Judge Sotomayor visits with Senators on Capitol Hill; General Motors declares bankruptcy, leaving U.S. taxpayers with a 60% share in the company.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24658838-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>President Obama said that he does not want to run GM, but will he use the government's majority ownership of the company to pressure the automaker for better fuel efficiency? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>President Obama said that he does not want to run GM, but will he use the government's majority ownership of the company to pressure the automaker for better fuel efficiency? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>President Obama said that he does not want to run GM, but will he use the government's majority ownership of the company to pressure the automaker for better fuel efficiency? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: May 29, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24628583-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-May-29-2009</link>
      <description>President Obama chooses Judge Sonia Sotomayor to replace Justice David Souter; Democrats and Republicans prepare for Supreme Court confirmation battle; North Korea's nuclear tests and threats put the international community on alert.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>President Obama chooses Judge Sonia Sotomayor to replace Justice David Souter; Democrats and Republicans prepare for Supreme Court confirmation battle; North Korea's nuclear tests and threats put the international community on alert.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>President Obama chooses Judge Sonia Sotomayor to replace Justice David Souter; Democrats and Republicans prepare for Supreme Court confirmation battle; North Korea's nuclear tests and threats put the international community on alert.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24628584-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>Since the left and the right are insecure about Sotomayor?s position on abortion, can we expect to see the Senate pin her down on this issue during the confirmation process? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Since the left and the right are insecure about Sotomayor?s position on abortion, can we expect to see the Senate pin her down on this issue during the confirmation process? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Since the left and the right are insecure about Sotomayor?s position on abortion, can we expect to see the Senate pin her down on this issue during the confirmation process? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: May 22, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24596838-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-May-22-2009</link>
      <description>President Obama and former Vice President Cheney engage of a war of words over national security; The GOP looks to sharpen its message and take on the President; A new credit card reform plan becomes law, but what will it mean for consumers?</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>President Obama and former Vice President Cheney engage of a war of words over national security; The GOP looks to sharpen its message and take on the President; A new credit card reform plan becomes law, but what will it mean for consumers?</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>President Obama and former Vice President Cheney engage of a war of words over national security; The GOP looks to sharpen its message and take on the President; A new credit card reform plan becomes law, but what will it mean for consumers?</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Webcast Extra: Your Questions, Our Answers</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24596839-Webcast-Extra-Your-Questions-Our-Answers</link>
      <description>Why have the Democrats who control the agenda spent this week on national security, one of their weakest issues? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>Why have the Democrats who control the agenda spent this week on national security, one of their weakest issues? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Why have the Democrats who control the agenda spent this week on national security, one of their weakest issues? To participate in the webcast extra, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal: May 15, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24568103-Washington-Week-with-Gwen-Ifill-and-National-Journal-May-15-2009</link>
      <description>President Obama's decision to withhold photos of abused detainees; Analysis on how the weight of the recession is depleting Social Security and Medicare trust funds; The administration's efforts to pass health care reform legislation; Former Vice President Dick Cheney's recently elevated profile.</description>
      <itunes:subtitle>President Obama's decision to withhold photos of abused detainees; Analysis on how the weight of the recession is depleting Social Security and Medicare trust funds; The administration's efforts to pass health care reform legislation; Former Vice President Dick Cheney's recently elevated profile.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>President Obama's decision to withhold photos of abused detainees; Analysis on how the weight of the recession is depleting Social Security and Medicare trust funds; The administration's efforts to pass health care reform legislation; Former Vice President Dick Cheney's recently elevated profile.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 19:12:00 -0700</pubDate>
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