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Best of Weigel: A Look Back

By | 06.28.10 | 4:42 pm

Now that the ethically dubious publication of some of his private emails has derailed Dave Weigel’s tenure at The Washington Post by raising questions about his ability to report effectively on the conservative movement, we thought it would be a good time to highlight just how effective Weigel can be. More…

Weigel Patrols the Palin Beat on Countdown

By | 03.09.10 | 10:15 am

TWI’s David Weigel made an appearance on MSNBC’s Countdown last night, chatting with Lawrence O’Donnell about all things Palin: her hand scribblings, her religious pandering and her foray into the Canadian health care system. Check out the video after the jump:

Weigel Talks Football, Politics With Olopade on Bloggingheads

By | 02.09.10 | 9:21 am

On Sunday, TWI’s David Weigel chatted with The Root’s Dayo Olopade on Bloggingheads.tv, discussing the Super Bowl, snow, New Orleans politics, Tea Parties and more. Check out the video after the jump:

David Weigel vs. Ezra Klein on Bloggingheads.tv

By | 01.19.10 | 3:21 pm

From a rental car in Massachusetts, TWI’s intrepid David Weigel sat down with The Washington Post’s Ezra Klein yesterday for a Bloggingheads.tv session to talk about — what else? — the Senate special election in the Bay State and its potential implications for health More…

Weigel Handicaps the 2010 Elections on NPR

By | 01.11.10 | 9:49 am

In case  you missed it, TWI’s David Weigel spoke with NPR’s Liane Hansen yesterday about Democratic retirements, Michael Steele and the 2010 elections on “Weekend Edition.” Listen after the jump.

Weigel Talks Snow, Health Care, Avatar on Bloggingheads.tv

By | 12.22.09 | 10:03 am

TWI’s David Weigel went head-to-head with The American Prospect’s Tim Fernholz on bloggingheads.tv yesterday, discussing a wide range of topics, from the blizzard that paralyzed the capital to the health care climax in the Senate to the politics of the blockbuster film “Avatar.” Watch their debate after the jump.

Weigel on Maddow: Tea Parties, the GOP and 2010

By | 12.17.09 | 9:20 am

TWI’s David Weigel appeared on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” once again last night to talk about recent GOP efforts to co-opt the Tea Party message ahead of the 2010 elections. Watch the clip after the jump.

David Weigel and Ben Smith on Bloggingheads.tv

By | 12.01.09 | 10:23 am

TWI’s David Weigel sat down with Politico’s Ben Smith yesterday for a wide-ranging Bloggingheads.tv diavlog that covered President Obama and Afghanistan, the declining toxicity of George W. Bush, the liberal media and Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), and, of course, birthers. Video of the full conversation after the jump.

Weigel Discusses Tea Party Movie on MSNBC

By | 11.24.09 | 9:33 am

TWI’s David Weigel appeared on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” last night to talk about the forthcoming movie, “Tea Party: The Documentary Film” with guest-host Larry O’Donnell. Video after the jump.

Weigel Talks NY-23 on Bloggingheads

By | 11.03.09 | 1:20 pm

On the campaign trail in New York’s 23rd Congressional District, TWI’s David Weigel took the time to record a conversation with the Center for American Progress’ Matthew Yglesias on bloggingheads.tv. Watch them pick apart the nuances and implications of the race — video after the jump: