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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/5/24
S2024 E1 - 26m 46s
It's the third anniversary of Jan. 6 and just over 300 days until the election. The leading Republican is the man who many believe inspired the insurrection and President Biden is sagging in popularity. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Laura BarrĂ³n-LĂ³pez of PBS NewsHour, Josh Dawsey of The Washington Post and Jerusalem Demsas of The Atlantic to discuss more.
Extras + Features
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The geopolitical implications of Gershkovich's release
S2024 E31 - 15m 30s
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is now free from Russian custody after one of the most complicated prisoner swaps in history. The panel discusses his release and the geopolitical implications of the exchange and the rising tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Iran.
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Sizing up the benefits and disadvantages of a running mate
S2024 E31 - 8m 7s
Kamala Harris will soon name and hit the road with her running mate, but in the meantime, she's taking the fight directly to Donald Trump. Just this week, the former president questioned her racial identity and is struggling to find a way to stop Harris’s momentum.
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Trump campaign races for new strategy after Biden steps aside
S2024 E30 - 10m 47s
President Biden has bowed out of the race and Vice President Harris has stepped up to take his place on the Democratic ticket. Former President Trump had a plan to defeat Biden but is facing a huge challenge with Harris. The panel discusses how the Trump campaign has been forced to build a new strategy.
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How Harris quickly locked up Democratic support after Biden's sudden exit
S2024 E30 - 12m 34s
With a little more than three months until the election, an entirely new race is materializing before our eyes. The panel discusses how Vice President Kamala Harris quickly locked up Democratic support after President Biden's sudden exit from the campaign.
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How long can Biden fight the calls to drop out?
S2024 E29 - 13m 30s
Looming over everything in Washington is one question, will Joe Biden stay in the race and face the Caesar of the Republican Party, Donald Trump? The panel discusses the calls from Democrats for the president to exit the campaign.
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Trump delivers regular rhetoric after GOP pledged unity
S2024 E29 - 10m 9s
This week, Donald Trump chose a running mate, dodged prosecution in a federal documents case and most dramatically of all, narrowly escaped death from a would-be assassin’s bullet. The panel discusses how Trump solidified the Republican Party and energized his base by choosing Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
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Does Biden have a path to victory against Trump?
S2024 E28 - 4m 52s
On the eve of Trump’s coronation at the Republican convention, Biden seems more determined than ever to press on. But Democratic anxiety about a Trump landslide cannot be easily dismissed.
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Biden digs in as more Democrats call for him to leave the race
S2024 E28 - 19m 22s
Two weeks after President Biden’s disastrous debate performance, he continues to hang on to his candidacy by his fingernails. The number of Democrats calling for him to leave the race keeps ticking upwards, but it’s hardly a tidal wave. And the president’s performance at a press conference Thursday was just fluent enough to prevent a total collapse of his campaign.
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Presidential immunity and the future of American democracy
S2024 E27 - 14m 31s
It’s been a tumultuous and unsettling time in the nation's capital. A week after what could be one of the most important debates in American presidential history, the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump is substantially immune to charges that he tried to overturn the last election. The panel discusses what it means for the 2024 presidential race and for the future of our democracy.
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The Supreme Court's polarization and political implications
S2024 E27 - 9m 18s
The Supreme Court wrapped up its term this week after a series of significant and contentious rulings. The panel discusses the dynamics of the court and the political implications of the polarization between the conservative supermajority and liberal dissenting voices.
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Trump's debate lies escape spotlight amid fallout over Biden's performance
S2024 E26 - 3m 34s
We just saw one of the most unusual debates in the history of American politics. One candidate, a convicted felon, made up stories, claimed achievements that aren’t his to claim, leveled insults and blustered his way past legitimate questions about his role in Jan. 6. And then there’s the guy who lost the debate. The sitting president seemed pale, tentative, befuddled, and at times incoherent.
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Biden's brutal debate and what's next for Democrats
S2024 E26 - 20m 39s
Following President Biden’s brutal debate performance, Democrats in Washington and around the country are panicking. The panel discusses what could happen next.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Sep 28
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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
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Sep 28
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
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Sep 28
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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
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Sep 28
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
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Sep 28
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
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Sep 28
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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
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