Washington Week full episode, December 2, 2022
House Democrats elect a new, historic leadership team as Republicans disagree over who should lead as they take power. Plus, the Jan. 6 committee weighs whether to make criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Nia-Malika Henderson of CNN, Michael C. Bender of The New York Times, Weijia Jiang of CBS News and Asma Khalid of NPR to discuss these stories and more.
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Washington Week full episode, December 2, 2022
S2022 E48 - 24m 10s
House Democrats elect a new, historic leadership team as Republicans disagree over who should lead as they take power. Plus, the Jan. 6 committee weighs whether to make criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Nia-Malika Henderson of CNN, Michael C. Bender of The New York Times, Weijia Jiang of CBS News and Asma Khalid of NPR to discuss these stories and more.
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Washington Week full episode, November 25, 2022
S2022 E47 - 24m 10s
After mass shootings in Colorado and Virginia, Americans are again in mourning over gun violence. Plus, a growing number of high-profile Republicans call on the party to move on from Donald Trump. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post, Dave Phillips of The New York Times, Susan Page of USA Today and Heidi Pryzbyla of Politico to discuss these stories and more.
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Washington Week full episode, November 18, 2022
S2022 E46 - 26m 46s
Washington Week full episode, November 18, 2022
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Washington Week full episode, November 11, 2022
S2022 E45 - 26m 47s
Washington Week full episode, November 11, 2022
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Washington Week full episode, November 4, 2022
S2022 E44 - 26m 46s
Washington Week full episode, November 4, 2022
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Washington Week full episode, October 28, 2022
S2022 E43 - 26m 46s
Washington Week full episode, October 28, 2022
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Washington Week full episode, October 21, 2022
S2022 E42 - 26m 46s
Washington Week full episode, October 21, 2022
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Washington Week full episode, October 14, 2022
S2022 E41 - 26m 46s
Washington Week full episode, October 14, 2022
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Washington Week full episode, October 7, 2022
S2022 E40 - 26m 46s
Washington Week full episode, October 7, 2022
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Washington Week full episode, September 30, 2022
S2022 E39 - 26m 45s
Washington Week full episode, September 30, 2022
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Washington Week full episode, September 23, 2022
S2022 E38 - 26m 46s
Washington Week full episode, September 23, 2022
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Washington Week full episode, September 16, 2022
S2022 E37 - 26m 47s
Washington Week full episode, September 16, 2022
Extras + Features
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Jan. 6 committee could soon announce criminal referrals
S2022 E48 - 3m 57s
With only weeks left to complete their work and before Democrats lose power in the House, the January 6 committee met to discuss whether to make criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Members say the probe’s final report will be released later this month. Plus, the founder of the Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes, was found guilty of seditious conspiracy for his role in the Capitol attack.
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McCarthy struggles to secure votes to become speaker
S2022 E48 - 17m 11s
House Democrats celebrated this week as they elected a new and younger leadership team. Meanwhile, Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is expected to be the next Speaker of the House, but he has yet to secure the votes needed to be elected to the position as some hardliners in the Freedom Caucus continue to withhold their support.
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Did anti-LGBTQ rhetoric motivate Colorado Springs shooter?
S2022 E47 - 11m 2s
In Colorado Springs, a gunman opened fire inside an LGBTQ nightclub long considered to be a safe space for the community within the historically conservative city. The panel discusses if recent anti-LGBTQ rhetoric may have motivated the deadly mass shooting.
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Some Republicans speak out against Trump's role in the GOP
S2022 E47 - 9m 50s
A rift is growing among Republicans over the party’s current and future leaders. This week, prominent members of the GOP called on the party to put former President Trump behind them after multiple election losses. Still, Trump remains popular among many in the base which will be critical to winning the presidential nomination.
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How midterms impact Trump's plan to launch campaign
S2022 E45 - 11m 28s
Former President Trump is widely expected to announce another run for the White House next week. But some Republicans are openly criticizing him after the GOP's performance in the midterms. Plus, President Biden has also signaled he intends to run but has left the door open that, perhaps, he may not. The panel discusses the questions swirling within both parties about the future.
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Why the red wave fell flat
S2022 E45 - 11m 24s
While it’s still unclear at this time which party will control the House or the Senate, what is certain is that the Republican red wave simply did not happen. The panel discusses why it fell flat and what it means for the Biden administration's agenda for the next two years.
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Republicans, Democrats focus on economy in final days
S2022 E43 - 12m 19s
With less than two weeks until Election Day, President Biden and Democrats are telling voters if the GOP takes control of Congress, the threat of government shutdowns, defaults and other cuts will create economic chaos. But Republicans are arguing they are best qualified to get the economy back on track and are confident a red wave is coming.
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Pelosi attack highlights concerns over political violence
S2022 E43 - 11m 6s
The brutal attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband comes as threats to American lawmakers are at an all-time high. The incident highlights recent concerns over political violence in the years following the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
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Midterm candidates meet face-to-face before Election Day
S2022 E42 - 16m 18s
This election season has been notable for the limited number of debates, but several candidates in key races went face-to-face this week. The panel analyzes the performances as midterm candidates clashed over guns, abortion and the future of democracy.
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Do Democrats have any hope of holding onto Congress?
S2022 E42 - 6m 45s
The midterm election is just 18 days away and Republicans are feeling confident about their chances of winning control of the House and the Senate. Democrats had been hoping they could hold onto power, but gas prices and inflation are on the rise again and back at top of voter concerns.
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Biden says nuclear risk at highest level since in decades
S2022 E40 - 4m 51s
President Biden says because of Russia’s recent military setbacks in Ukraine and threats by Vladimir Putin, the global nuclear risk is at a level not seen in decades.
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Analyzing the first week of the new Supreme Court term
S2022 E40 - 6m 51s
The U.S. Supreme Court term is underway with oral arguments in an Alabama redistricting case that challenges the state’s new congressional map as it dilutes Black voter strength. It also marked the debut of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the court.
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