This week Tom kicks off the show with Charles Lipson discussing the current state of the economy and the disappointing jobs report this week. Next, Phil Wegmann stops by for a look into the controversy surrounding Liz Cheny and the media’s coverage of it. Then, National Journal Politics Editor Josh Kraushaar is on to speak about democrats and their plans with the education sector. Finally, Bill Whalen joins the show to discuss the Governor's race in California.