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Washington Week with The Atlantic

Washington Week with The Atlantic is the longest-running primetime news and public affairs program on television. The show features a group of journalists participating in a roundtable discussion of major news events and can be found at 8pm ET on most local PBS stations.

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/3/24

26m 45s

President Biden is dealing with a Middle East crisis partially beyond his control and he’s feeling the fallout at home. Now, Biden and Trump are trying to figure out how to turn the conflict and campus unrest to their advantage. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Eric Cortellessa of Time, Franklin Foer of The Atlantic, Asma Khalid of NPR and Nancy Youseff of The Wall Street Journal to discuss more.

Episodes

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/9/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/9/24

    S2024 E6 - 26m 46s

    Donald Trump cements his status as the leader of the Republican Party after his Senate allies tank the bipartisan border deal and a Justice Department report raises questions about Biden’s memory and age. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, James Bennet of The Economist, John Dickerson of CBS News, Josh Gerstein of Politico and Amna Nawaz of PBS NewsHour to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/2/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/2/24

    S2024 E5 - 26m 45s

    The U.S. is in the midst of a multipronged attack against Iranian-sponsored militias. The Middle East was already boiling, and President Biden seems loath to escalate, but he also felt he had no choice. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker, Lara Seligman of Politico and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/26/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/26/24

    S2024 E4 - 26m 46s

    Donald Trump's victory in New Hampshire brought him closer to the GOP presidential nomination just days before he was ordered to pay out $83.3 million for defamation. Meanwhile, President Biden ramps up his campaign. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, Tom Nichols of The Atlantic, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post and Chuck Todd of NBC News for a discussion.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/19/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/19/24

    S2024 E3 - 26m 45s

    Donald Trump secured a big win from Iowa caucus-goers and appears poised to become the Republican nominee in New Hampshire as President Biden contends with an increasingly unpredictable world in the Middle East. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Adam Harris of The Atlantic, Asma Khalid of NPR and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal for a discussion on these stories.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/12/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/12/24

    S2024 E2 - 26m 45s

    The Iowa caucuses are days away and the Republican front-runner is setting a pattern for the year, moving between the campaign trail and the courtroom. As Trump manages legal challenges, President Biden is dealing with the rest of the world. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Josh Gerstein of Politico, Steve Inskeep of NPR, Nikole Killion of CBS News and Adrienne LaFrance of The Atlantic to discuss.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/5/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/5/24

    S2024 E1 - 26m 46s

    It's the third anniversary of Jan. 6 and just over 300 days until the election. The leading Republican is the man who many believe inspired the insurrection and President Biden is sagging in popularity. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, Josh Dawsey of The Washington Post and Jerusalem Demsas of The Atlantic to discuss more.

Extras + Features

  • Gaza war impacts Israel's normalization with Saudi Arabia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gaza war impacts Israel's normalization with Saudi Arabia

    S2024 E18 - 7m 25s

    President Biden has been forced to address the fallout from the war in Gaza on two fronts. In the United States, pro-Palestinian protests spread across college campuses this week. And abroad, the war remains central to the conversations surrounding what could be a historic security pact involving Saudi Arabia.

  • Biden, Trump look to turn campus unrest to their advantage: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Biden, Trump look to turn campus unrest to their advantage

    S2024 E18 - 8m 40s

    It is a confirmable truth that most presidents want to pivot to Asia. And it’s a confirmable truth that the Middle East won’t let them. It’s President Biden's turn now. The panel discusses how he’s navigating the overlapping domestic and global challenges created by the Israel-Hamas war and how it is affecting his campaign to keep the presidency.

  • Johnson risks speakership to get Ukraine aid bill approved: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Johnson risks speakership to get Ukraine aid bill approved

    S2024 E17 - 11m 43s

    Speaker Mike Johnson put his job on the line by putting Ukraine aid on the House floor for a vote. It earned him a legislative victory over Marjorie Taylor Freene and the isolationist wing of the Republican Party.

  • Attacks in Israel and Iran bring more uncertainty to Mideast: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Attacks in Israel and Iran bring more uncertainty to Mideast

    S2024 E16 - 4m 31s

    Israel and Iran are trading threats and attacks, bringing more uncertainty to the Middle East. The panel explores how President Biden and other world leaders may be influencing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to show restraint.

  • Will Democrats rescue Johnson to protect aid for Ukraine?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Will Democrats rescue Johnson to protect aid for Ukraine?

    S2024 E16 - 17m 34s

    It seems that Mike Johnson, the unlikeliest speaker in recent memory, might not be falling off the tightrope quite yet. The far-right of his party has, predictably, turned on him, but Donald Trump hasn’t and neither have the Democrats. Johnson found his voice on Ukraine, and instead of subverting his speakership, the Democrats seem to be riding to his rescue.

  • Democrats seize opportunity to make gains in Arizona: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Democrats seize opportunity to make gains in Arizona

    S2024 E15 - 15m 57s

    Following Alabama’s ruling on IVF and Florida’s restriction of abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled in favor of reviving a Civil War-era law that prohibits nearly all abortions. Republicans are running to distance themselves from the surprise decision, while Democrats seized the opportunity to make gains in the battleground state.

  • Israel’s war in Gaza becomes a major U.S. election issue: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Israel’s war in Gaza becomes a major U.S. election issue

    S2024 E14 - 11m 2s

    Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza has become a major U.S. election issue. Both President Biden and former President Trump have expressed concern with the humanitarian situation and Israel’s international standing after an airstrike killed seven aid workers. The panel discusses the current state of the 2024 presidential election.

  • Israel draws Biden’s frustration for the situation in Gaza: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Israel draws Biden’s frustration for the situation in Gaza

    S2024 E14 - 12m 11s

    It’s been six months since Hamas militants invaded Israel, and President Biden has been the country’s staunchest ally on the global stage. But this week, his public support for Israel’s campaign against Hamas is wavering, and his frustration boiled over in a tense call with Netanyahu. The panel discusses this potential turning point for the U.S.-Israel alliance.

  • The demise of the centrists in Washington: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The demise of the centrists in Washington

    S2024 E13 - 6m 15s

    The passing of former Sen. Joe Lieberman highlights an era that is long gone in politics. The panel discusses what Jeffrey Goldberg has called the "demise of the centrists."

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    May 10

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    May 10

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    Saturday
    May 11

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    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    Saturday
    May 11

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    Saturday
    May 11

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    May 11

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    May 11

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    May 11

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    Saturday
    May 11

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    Saturday
    May 11

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    Sunday
    May 12

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    May 12

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    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    May 12

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    May 13

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    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    May 13

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    May 17

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    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    May 17

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    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    May 18

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    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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