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.
Episodes
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/5/25
S2025 E36 - 26m 46s
RFK Jr. was bludgeoned in the Senate for his management of the CDC and for his views on vaccines. And halfway around the world, America’s adversaries gathered in Beijing in a show of force. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Elisabeth Bumiller of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck, Stephen Hayes of The Dispatch and Vivian Salama of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/29/25
S2025 E35 - 26m 51s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/29/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/22/25
S2025 E34 - 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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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/15/25
S2025 E33 - 24m 10s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/15/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/8/25
S2025 E32 - 24m 10s
President Trump will slap tariffs on any country, at any time, for any reason. It’s a dramatic and destabilizing way to manage America’s economy and our relationships with other countries. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Jonathan Karl of ABC News, Tyler Pager of The New York Times and Jonathan Lemire and Vivian Salama of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 8/1/25
S2025 E31 - 26m 46s
Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 8/1/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/25/25
S2025 E30 - 26m 46s
Epstein, Epstein, Epstein. Six months into President Trump’s second term, lingering questions about his relationship with the sex trafficker are consuming his White House and paralyzing Congress. Join guest moderator Franklin Foer of The Atlantic, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Eugene Daniels of MSNBC, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker and Jonathan Karl of ABC News to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 7/18/25
S2025 E29 - 26m 45s
Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 7/18/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/11/25
S2025 E28 - 26m 46s
A national tragedy and a defiant Putin are threatening President Trump’s agenda and exposing growing tensions with his base. Join guest moderators Ashley Parker, Peter Baker and Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Tarini Parti of The Wall Street Journal and Nancy Youssef of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/4/25
S2025 E27 - 26m 46s
For Washington media, the decade of Donald Trump has proved to be challenging, unnerving and rewarding. On a special edition of Washington Week with The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg speaks with Kara Swisher, one of the great analysts and interpreters of our communications future, about the Trump era and the future of the media.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/27/25
S2025 E26 - 26m 46s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/27/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/20/25
S2025 E25 - 26m 46s
Just as U.S. airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear program seemed likely, President Trump found a temporary off-ramp, saying he will make his decision within two weeks. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Jonathan Karl of ABC News, David Ignatius of The Washington Post, David Sanger of The New York Times and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic to discuss these stories and more.
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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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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