Videos

A discussion on how the Executive, Judicial and Legislative branches have dealt with civil rights. Panelists argued that Congress has relinquished its designated powers, leaving the Supreme …

Journalist John Farrell talked about his book Richard Nixon: The Life, in which he recalls the life of the 37th president. He spoke at the 17th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D…

Ron Elving, senior Washington editor for NPR News, spoke about the media coverage of lobbing and the relationship between lobbyists and the press. Toics included the relationships of the Oba…

As current congressional leaders were involved in negotiations to avoid the “fiscal cliff,” former congressional leaders and governmental officials, journalists, and academics talked about l…

A panel discussion was held on who would be the new leaders and important people in Washington under the Obama administration. Ron Elving moderated. Topics included Republican leadership cha…

The panelists talked about the role of the news media at the national party conventions. Topics included the decreasing media coverage of conventions, the role of cable news television, and …

The Close Up Foundation hosted this event focused on Congress and the media. Participants talked about media coverage of Congress and the legislative process. Among the topics they addressed…

Analysts talked about the 2002 Congressional elections and the balance of power in Congress. Among the topics they addressed were the effects of September 11,2001 terrorist attacks on the mo…

Participants talked about the accuracy of polling data and what recent polls showed about several races in the 2000 elections. Among the issues they addressed were the statistical dead heat …

Mr. Elving talked about the upcoming World Trade Organization meeting in Seattle, world trade issues, and the Middle East peace process. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes an…

Ronald Elving, Political Editor for USA Today, talked about headline news and midterm election results. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

In the daybook interview, Ron Elving, Congressional Quarterly Political Editor talked about Vice President Albert Gore Jr. Did the Vice President make phone calls from his office to raise ca…

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…

Participants discussed several aspects of the relationship between the media and congress including its past and present, and what forces may be shaping this relationship in the future. Afte…

The Close Up Foundation held a discussion to preview of the 1996 elections. Participants discussed the candidates and issues of the upcoming presidential race. They also took questions from …

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calss, faxes a…

Ronald Elving talked about the impact of the midterm elections. He believes that the results show the conglomeration of long-term trends such as the rise of the Republican party, especially …

The Sunday Journal showcased interviews, video clips and vignettes illustrated current political issues and events.

Journalists, politicians and academics discussed the image of Congress, exploring the ways in which members of Congress present themselves to the public.