Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/24/25
In a first week meant to overwhelm the cognitive capabilities of critics, the media and the average citizen, President Donald Trump upended policies and norms across the federal government. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck, Laura Barrón-López of PBS News Hour, Ashley Parker of The Atlantic and Charlie Savage of The New York Times to discuss this and more.
Extras + Features
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Will Trump's Jan. 6 pardons embolden extremist groups?
S2025 E4 - 14m 54s
President Trump's most dramatic move of the week took even his allies by surprise, the wholesale pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, including men convicted of felony assaults of police officers and leaders and members of two far-right militias utterly devoted to Trump. The panel discusses the tumultuous first week of Trump’s second term.
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Breaking down Trump's first week of 'shock and awe'
S2025 E4 - 9m 22s
So much has happened since President Trump's inauguration on Monday that it’s hard to keep up. The issues range from DEI to immigration. The panel unpacks the first week.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How Johnson kept his speakership despite some GOP resistance
S2025 E1 - 11m 49s
Speaker Mike Johnson was able to keep the gavel after Donald Trump convinced some House Republican holdouts to switch their vote. The panel discusses how the party will govern in Trump's second term.
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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.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Jan 31
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Friday
Jan 31
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Saturday
Feb 1
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
Feb 1
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
Feb 1
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
Feb 1
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
Feb 1
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
Feb 1
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
Feb 1
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
Feb 1
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
Sunday
Feb 2
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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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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Sunday
Feb 2
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
Sunday
Feb 2
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
Monday
Feb 3
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Monday
Feb 3
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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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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Friday
Feb 7
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Friday
Feb 7
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Saturday
Feb 8
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Saturday
Feb 8
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
Feb 8
30 Minutes
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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