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Week In The News: Trump Transition, Obama Abroad, Gwen Ifill Dies

Trump in transition. The President’s final trip abroad. Southeast wildfires. Steve Bannon. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.

Friday, November 18th at 10 AM

Election 2016: Our Reflective Media Coverage Report Card

How we, the media, did in the 2016 campaign. And what comes next. Journalism in the age of Trump.

Friday, November 18th at 11 AM

Caller: 'I Am A Woman. I Am An Immigrant. And I'm In Complete Fear.'

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Gwen Ifill: A Role Model Who Left An Indelible Mark On The News Industry

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