Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/28/25
Even in an administration filled with unorthodox characters, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., stands out. He's more famous, more popular and more influential than any of his peers. And he's the most important figure in American health and science today. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Michael Scherer of The Atlantic, Dan Diamond of The Washington Post and Julie Rovner of KFF Health News to discuss.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/28/25
S2025 E48 - 24m 10s
Even in an administration filled with unorthodox characters, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., stands out. He's more famous, more popular and more influential than any of his peers. And he's the most important figure in American health and science today. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Michael Scherer of The Atlantic, Dan Diamond of The Washington Post and Julie Rovner of KFF Health News to discuss.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/21/25
S2025 E47 - 26m 46s
President Trump is under considerable pressure and has been lashing out in fairly unprecedented ways, even for him. And then he called for the execution of Democratic members of Congress. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck, Jonathan Karl of ABC News and Toluse Olorunnipa of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/14/25
S2025 E46 - 26m 45s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/14/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/7/25
S2025 E45 - 26m 46s
President Trump enjoys hosting leaders, projecting power and his central role in world affairs. But there’s a different reality outside the Oval Office, one in which polls are showing him unpopular with the majority of Americans. Join Jeffrey Goldberg, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck, David Ignatius of The Washington Post, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic and Jeff Zeleny of CNN to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/31/25
S2025 E44 - 26m 46s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/31/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/24/25
S2025 E43 - 26m 46s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/24/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/17/25
S2025 E42 - 26m 46s
Buoyed by the belief that he brought peace to the Middle East, President Trump is trying to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. But at home, he’s waging war on domestic critics, engaging in a prosecution campaign without precedent. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Nancy Youssef and Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, Stephen Hayes of The Dispatch and Tyler Pager of The New York Times to discuss more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/10/25
S2025 E41 - 26m 45s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, Oct. 10, 2025
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/3/25
S2025 E40 - 26m 45s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/3/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/26/25
S2025 E39 - 26m 46s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/26/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/19/25
S2025 E38 - 26m 46s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/19/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/12/25
S2025 E37 - 26m 46s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/12/25
Extras + Features
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What the Pentagon press eviction means for military coverage
S2025 E42 - 7m 49s
Presidents have always believed that in a democratic country, there is a role for the press in covering military affairs. But this week, the press corps was ousted from the Pentagon. The panel discusses what it means for future coverage.
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Can Trump convince Putin to end his war in Ukraine?
S2025 E42 - 15m 35s
The panel discusses President Trump's intensifying quest for a Nobel Peace Prize and whether he can bang heads together in Europe the way he just did in the Middle East.
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The turning point that led to the Gaza peace deal
S2025 E41 - 16m 21s
After years of failed negotiations, Israel and Hamas are putting down their weapons, for now. The panel discusses the likelihood that their agreement holds and the turning point that changed everything.
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Trump's role in getting the Israel-Hamas peace deal signed
S2025 E41 - 6m 58s
After the historic deal between Israel and Hamas, the Gaza ceasefire is underway, and the last of the Israelis still being held hostage are set to be released as early as next week. But enormous challenges remain, even as the bombs fall silent, and the road to lasting peace in the region remains fragile.
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Why this shutdown is different and what Trump gets out of it
S2025 E40 - 9m 12s
At some point, the government will reopen, but the fight that has shut the government down this week is in some ways unique. For Democrats, this is the chance to show their base they have the capacity to stand up to President Trump. For Trump, this is an opportunity to punish Democrats, cut funding to blue states and fire even more federal workers.
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Russell Vought and his role in expanding executive power
S2025 E40 - 14m 5s
Russell Vought, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, is one of the key architects of Project 2025. He's now taking a key role in the Trump administration's attempt to transform the government. The panel discusses his moves and motivations.
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Trump delivers on promise of retribution against adversaries
S2025 E39 - 18m 38s
The indictment of former FBI Director James Comey represents an important Rubicon crossed. The panel discusses what all of this means for the future of American democracy and the wholesale takeover of the Justice Department by the Trump political apparatus.
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Hegseth summons top U.S. military leaders for sudden meeting
S2025 E39 - 4m 49s
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called hundreds of U.S. military leaders to Washington for a meeting. The panel discusses the meeting and new rules on press access at the Pentagon.
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Free speech under fire
S2025 E38 - 18m 29s
President Trump put television networks on notice, stoking fears that he’s using the government to silence his critics. The panel takes a deep dive into the fierce debate over free speech in the United States.
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As Russia tests NATO, Trump says Putin 'has let me down'
S2025 E38 - 3m 59s
As Russia tests NATO with incursions into Polish and Estonian airspace, President Trump says Putin has let him down. The panel discusses where the Ukraine war stands five weeks after the summit in Alaska.
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What Russia’s drone incursion means for NATO and Trump
S2025 E37 - 2m 37s
The incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace this week represented a serious extension of Putin’s war in Ukraine into NATO territory. The panel discusses what this means for Europe and President Trump.
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Kirk’s assassination and escalating political violence
S2025 E37 - 2m 37s
America’s list of victims of political violence is distressingly long and features figures from both the right and left. The panel discusses this week’s assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, its fallout and the role of social media in a culture of escalating violence.
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