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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, 1/17/25

26m 45s

Joe Biden says goodbye to the nation with a warning, and Donald Trump is set to seal his status as the most dominant American political figure of the 21st century. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, McKay Coppins of The Atlantic, Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News, Asma Khalid of NPR and Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times to discuss this and more.

Episodes

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/17/25: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/17/25

    S2025 E3 - 26m 45s

    Joe Biden says goodbye to the nation with a warning, and Donald Trump is set to seal his status as the most dominant American political figure of the 21st century. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, McKay Coppins of The Atlantic, Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News, Asma Khalid of NPR and Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/10/25: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/10/25

    S2025 E2 - 26m 46s

    Some of Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet picks will be trying to win over the Senate next week. It comes as Trump threatens allies and friends from Denmark to Panama, giving new meaning to “America First.” Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Laura Barrón-López of PBS News Hour, Carl Hulse of The New York Times, Tom Nichols of The Atlantic, and Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal to disc

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/3/25: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/3/25

    S2025 E1 - 26m 46s

    Mike Johnson keeps the speaker's gavel after Donald Trump convinces holdouts to switch their vote. And we are days away from Kamala Harris presiding over the certification of Trump’s win. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Washington Post Live, Francesca Chambers of USA Today and David Ignatius of The Washington Post to discuss this and more.

Extras + Features

  • Trump promises a busy first day in office: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump promises a busy first day in office

    S2025 E3 - 13m 39s

    Donald Trump has promised his fellow citizens a very busy Monday, filled with executive orders and radical course shifts. The panel discusses what we should be looking for.

  • The politics of the TikTok ban: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The politics of the TikTok ban

    S2025 E3 - 10m 21s

    The Supreme Court cleared the way for the U.S. government to shut down the popular social media app TikTok as soon as Sunday. But President-elect Trump has signaled he's willing to undo the ban. The panel discusses the politics surrounding the issue.

  • If Trump can't deliver, what will the reaction be?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    If Trump can't deliver, what will the reaction be?

    S2025 E2 - 15m 39s

    President-elect Trump has made many promises about how the government will work once he takes office for his second term. The panel discusses if he will be able to deliver, and how supporters and political opponents could react if he can't produce pledged results.

  • Trump’s threats give new meaning to 'America First': asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump’s threats give new meaning to 'America First'

    S2025 E2 - 8m 24s

    Confirmation hearings will begin next week for some of Trump’s nominees. It comes just as Trump has threatened allies and friends from Denmark to Panama, giving new meaning to “America First.” The panel discusses why he's making these comments and if the nominees will face easy confirmations.

  • Are any of Trump’s Cabinet picks in trouble?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Are any of Trump’s Cabinet picks in trouble?

    S2025 E1 - 12m 9s

    Trump will return to office in a few weeks and confirmation hearings for his Cabinet picks will begin soon. The panel discusses which nominees may face resistance.

Schedule

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Jan 18

    30 Minutes

    McKay Coppins, The Atlantic; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Asma Khalid, ABC News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Jan 18

    30 Minutes

    McKay Coppins, The Atlantic; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Asma Khalid, ABC News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times.
  • Image
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Jan 18

    30 Minutes

    McKay Coppins, The Atlantic; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Asma Khalid, ABC News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times.
  • Image
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Jan 18

    30 Minutes

    McKay Coppins, The Atlantic; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Asma Khalid, ABC News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times.
  • Image
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Jan 18

    30 Minutes

    McKay Coppins, The Atlantic; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Asma Khalid, ABC News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times.
  • Image
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Jan 18

    30 Minutes

    McKay Coppins, The Atlantic; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Asma Khalid, ABC News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times.
  • Image
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Jan 18

    30 Minutes

    McKay Coppins, The Atlantic; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Asma Khalid, ABC News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times.
  • Image
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Jan 18

    30 Minutes

    McKay Coppins, The Atlantic; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Asma Khalid, ABC News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times.
  • Image
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Sunday
    Jan 19

    30 Minutes

    McKay Coppins, The Atlantic; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Asma Khalid, ABC News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times.
  • Image
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Sunday
    Jan 19

    30 Minutes

    McKay Coppins, The Atlantic; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Asma Khalid, ABC News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times.
  • Image
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Sunday
    Jan 19

    30 Minutes

    McKay Coppins, The Atlantic; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Asma Khalid, ABC News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Monday
    Jan 20

    30 Minutes

    McKay Coppins, The Atlantic; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Asma Khalid, ABC News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times.
  • Image
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Monday
    Jan 20

    30 Minutes

    McKay Coppins, The Atlantic; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Asma Khalid, ABC News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Friday
    Jan 24

    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

    Friday
    Jan 24

    30 Minutes

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

    Saturday
    Jan 25

    30 Minutes

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

    Saturday
    Jan 25

    30 Minutes

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

    Saturday
    Jan 25

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
  • Image
    Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Jan 25

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
  • Image
    Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Jan 25

    30 Minutes

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

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