Sunday Talk Shows

NBC's ''Meet the Press''- Gov. Chris Christie
Sen. Jim Webb; Sen. Jack Reed. A debate about the future of the U.S. role in Afghanistan. Did President Obama get it right? Was the drawdown too much or too little? We’ll talk to two former military men and key voices in the president’s own party who have differing views
Panel: Katty Kay, BBC; Matt Bai, the New York Times; David Brooks.

CBS' ''Face the Nation'' - Michele Bachmann

ABC "This Week"-With the economy continuing to struggle and the deadline to raise the debt ceiling approaching quickly, high-level negotiations on the deficit break down as two key Republicans walk away from the table. Will President Obama have to step into the negotiations?

"This Week" anchor Christiane Amanpour questions leading members of Congress: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and House Assistant Minority Leader James Clyburn, D-S.C. Can the two parties reach an agreement in time, or could the U.S. default on its debts?

Then, the "This Week" roundtable debates the battle over the debt limit and all the week's politics with George Will, former White House communications director Anita Dunn, Thomson Reuters' Chrystia Freeland and ABC's senior political correspondent Jonathan Karl. How will the budget showdown play out, and how does it affect the economy? How will the 2012 Republican presidential contenders respond? Our panel of experts weighs in.

Plus, President Obama addresses the nation with his strategy for substantial troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
A second "This Week" roundtable examines the withdrawal plan and the politics of war, as George Will joins ABC News' senior foreign affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz and professor of international politics at Tufts University Vali Nasr.

CNN's ''State of the Union''- President Obama laid out his plans for a troop draw-down in Afghanistan this week. We’ll talk to a dissenting voice in Congress, Rep. Mike Rogers, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.

Then, with budget talks in Washington officially stalled, how will Congress address the deficit, and an impending deadline for raising the debt ceiling? We’ll speak first with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi; then to conservative Sen. Jim DeMint.

Finally, we’ll talk presidential politics with Bill Burton, former deputy press secretary for President Obama, and Michael Gerson, former speechwriter for President George W. Bush.

''Fox News Sunday''- Rep. Michele Bachmann; Sen. Jon Kyl

GPS with Fareed Zakaria:- Afghanistan: Hamid Karzai, president of Afghanistan. The economy; Greece default risk; U.S. default risk: Mohamed El-Erian, PIMCO Investments. The Constitution and potential amendments: Jeffrey Toobin.

C-SPAN’s “Newsmakers”- Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), the ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee, is interviewed by Craig Whitlock of The Washington Post.

CNN’s “Reliable Sources”-Olbermann on Current TV; Jon Stewart on Fox News: Aaron Barnhart, Kansas City Star; David Zurawik, the Baltimore Sun; Glynnis MacNicol, Business Insider. Journalist confesses to being an illegal immigrant: Jose Antonio Vargas

The Chris Matthews Show-Norah O'Donnell, David Ignatius, Michael Duffy, and Helene Cooper

Bloomberg TV’s “Political Capital” - House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy

60 Minutes- Children affected by homelessness; jazz musician Wynton Marsalis
For some children, socializing and learning in school are being cruelly complicated by homelessness, as Scott Pelley reports from Florida, where school buses now stop at budget motels for children who've lost their homes.

http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml?tag=hdr

Sunday Morning- All eyes on Warby Parker, an online seller of eyewear; targeting baby boomers; Hugh Hefner; ad icons; and Nancy Giles.

C-Span Washington Journal

7:45-8:30
LESLIE GELB Council on Foreign Relations President Emeritus
Locator: New York City
Topic: the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan & its impact on U.S. policy in the country and the region.

8:30-9:15
LINDA FELDMANN
Christian Science Monitor White House Correspondent
Topic: Her 6-/13-11 Christian Science Monitor article, "Five Reasons the GOP Race is So Unsettled," the strengths and weaknesses of the first and second-tier candidates, potential dark-horses; the tea party and conservative wings of the GOP; the role of social issues; the role of Iowa, New Hampshire and other early contest states; and how candidate poses a challenge to President Obama in 2012.

9:15-10:00
DAVID WASSERMAN Cook Political Report House Editor
Topic: what states can expect as far as gains & losses in 2012 redistricting, and what it means for the balance of power in Congress.

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He seem to be missing this week for the usual line up of nut jobs. Though Michele Bachmann is doing a twofer so the crazy is certainly covered.

I notice Matthews usually manages to have a couple of women on. Why can't more do that?


Things haven't been the same for me for some time.

when they don't have a GOP tilt I think we'll all be in shock
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They have GOT to be called on this hostage taking tactic. The big money guys KNOW it's bogus.. Why don't the Dems? I do. not. want. to watch a simpering acquiescence from that crowd again!

....I think I'll wake up and watch pig-man on Press the Meat....I love watching pig-man talking austerity....

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He is beyond disgusting.

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"Reliable Sources" looks like the best bet this week!

Christie, Bachmann, McConnell ..... :puke:

"60 Minutes" sounds like a repeat, I think.

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republicans and conservatives?

catapulting the impropergander.

No telling what craziness might happen there.