Washington Week with The Atlantic

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/22/25

Despite the red carpet, B-2 flyovers, the burst of diplomatic activity, and President Trump’s large promises, there’s actually been no progress in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Laura Barrón-López of MSNBC, Jonathan Karl of ABC News, Michael Scherer of The Atlantic and Matt Viser of The Washington Post to discuss this and more.

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/22/25

26m 46s

Despite the red carpet, B-2 flyovers, the burst of diplomatic activity, and President Trump’s large promises, there’s actually been no progress in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Laura Barrón-López of MSNBC, Jonathan Karl of ABC News, Michael Scherer of The Atlantic and Matt Viser of The Washington Post to discuss this and more.

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    At home, President Trump has done Vladimir Putin a favor by firing many of the U.S. intelligence officials whose expertise includes Russian election interference. The panel discusses the administration's revenge and retribution against Trump's opponents and his show of force in Washington.

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    After a busy week of diplomacy, is Ukraine closer to peace?

    S2025 E34 - 14m 15s

    It was a startling moment on the tarmac in Alaska when President Trump, catching his first glimpse of Vladimir Putin, started applauding. It’s not impossible to imagine that this was the moment European leaders decided to visit Washington, forming a phalanx around the Ukrainian president. The panel discusses what’s next for Trump as he pursues a settlement in Ukraine, and a Nobel Peace Prize.

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