Lisa Desjardins
PBS NewsHour correspondent who reported from the Capitol on January 6th and provides analysis on congressional and political developments.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 30min
Checking In On The Federal Workforce As The Government Shuts Down
Join Lisa Desjardins, PBS NewsHour correspondent, Max Steyer, President and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, and Eileen Sullivan, New York Times reporter, as they navigate the fallout from a massive government shutdown. Discover the chaos behind the exodus of over 150,000 federal employees and the emotional toll on those who remain. They address how the administration's tactics leverage layoffs, the confusion within agencies, and the broader economic impacts, all while challenging public perceptions of federal workers.
Jan 6, 2026 • 38min
The Fifth Anniversary Of The Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
Mary-Claire Jelanik, an Associated Press reporter and author of 'Storm at the Capitol'; Lisa Desjardins, PBS NewsHour correspondent; and Igor Bobik, HuffPost senior reporter, share their gripping firsthand accounts of the January 6th attack. They discuss the evolving narratives around that day, the impact of Trump's pardons, and the normalization of political violence. The guests highlight the emotional toll on law enforcement and the media, while emphasizing the urgent need for a shared truth to safeguard democracy.
