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, 6/13/25
S2025 E24 - 26m 46s
The war between Israel and Iran is escalating and the new conflict is a rejection of President Trump’s deal-making efforts. Join guest moderator Ashley Parker of The Atlantic, Eugene Daniels of MSNBC, Tyler Pager of The New York Times, Matt Viser of The Washington Post and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 6/5/25
S2025 E23 - 24m 10s
Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 6/5/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/30/25
S2025 E22 - 24m 10s
Most presidents wait until they leave the White House to cash in, but President Trump takes a different approach. If there’s a way to make money off the presidency, he’s on it. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck and Stephen Hayes of The Dispatch to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/23/25
S2025 E21 - 26m 46s
Washington Week with The Atlantic 5/23/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/16/25
S2025 E20 - 26m 45s
After being welcomed in royal style by Gulf leaders, President Trump announced enormous deals and made dramatic foreign policy decisions on the fly. He also advanced the cause of his family’s businesses. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Stephen Hayes of The Dispatch, David Ignatius of The Washington Post and Andrea Mitchell of NBC News to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/9/25
S2025 E19 - 26m 46s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/9/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/2/25
S2025 E18 - 26m 46s
President Trump ousts his national security adviser, making Mike Waltz the first casualty of Signalgate. And federal judges across the country call the biggest parts of Trump’s deportation agenda unlawful. Join guest moderator Laura Barrón-López, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck, Michael Scherer of The Atlantic, Ali Vitali of MSNBC and Alexander Ward of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/25/25
S2025 E17 - 26m 46s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/25/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/18/25
S2025 E16 - 26m 46s
President Trump is taking extraordinary steps to exert power and influence over what he thinks of as the country’s “elite” institutions, and we are seeing that defiance has a price for fellow Republicans. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of the New York Times, Laura Barrón-López of PBS News Hour, Eugene Daniels of MSNBC and Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/11/25
S2025 E15 - 26m 46s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/11/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/4/25
S2025 E14 - 26m 45s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/4/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/28/25
S2025 E13 - 26m 46s
The fallout continues following Jeffrey Goldberg’s report that top members of President Trump’s national security team discussed military attack plans in a Signal group chat that inadvertently included Goldberg. Joining Goldberg to discuss this and more are Peter Baker of The New York Times, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker, Laura Barrón-López of PBS News Hour and Shane Harris of the Atlantic.
Extras + Features
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Trump’s Epstein controversy shows no end in sight
S2025 E30 - 11m 32s
It wasn’t that long ago when Elon Musk, who was on his way out of DOGE, posted that President Trump’s name was in the files of the government’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation. It's now a scandal that even Trump can’t manage to deny or deflect, and a report from The Wall Street Journal revealed that the president was briefed about it by Attorney General Pam Bondi in May.
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Trump's attempt to deflect focus from Epstein case
S2025 E30 - 12m 22s
The Trump administration has been accused of trying to deflect from the Epstein controversy by asking the DOJ to investigate former President Barack Obama for allegedly manufacturing intelligence that showed Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.
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Trump enraged by MAGA’s Epstein backlash
S2025 E29 - 17m 40s
This week, President Trump found himself in an unfamiliar and maddening position. Some of his most enthusiastic supporters are wondering if he is involved in a Jeffrey Epstein cover-up.
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How Trump's funding clawback was a test case for future cuts
S2025 E29 - 6m 20s
Republicans in Congress handed President Trump a win by passing his rescissions request to claw back $9 billion in already approved spending. That includes funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting. The panel discusses what comes next from the administration.
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Has Trump soured on Putin?
S2025 E28 - 10m 38s
In a remarkable policy shift, President Trump resumed weapons shipments to Ukraine after changing his tune on Russia’s president. The panel discusses whether Trump has soured on Putin.
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The future of federal disaster response
S2025 E28 - 13m 9s
President Trump is forced out of his political comfort zone and into the role of consoler-in-chief as he tours flood-ravaged areas of Texas and meets with those affected by the disaster. The panel discusses how he handled the visit.
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How Trump dominates the media better than other politicians
S2025 E27 - 14m 13s
It’s been 10 years since Donald Trump came down that golden escalator and launched his campaign for president. Jeffrey Goldberg and Kara Swisher discuss how Trump understands and dominates the media better than any other politician.
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AI and the future of media
S2025 E27 - 10m 3s
There are radical changes in the way Americans get their news, if they get news at all. Jeffrey Goldberg and Kara Swisher discuss the current situation and the future of the media.
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The politicization of national intelligence under Trump
S2025 E26 - 4m 23s
Tulsi Gabbard is having a controversial tenure as director of national intelligence in the Trump administration. The panel discusses a potential shakeup and the politicization of intelligence under President Donald Trump.
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The state of Iran’s nuclear program after U.S. airstrikes
S2025 E26 - 19m 45s
President Donald Trump claims the U.S. and Israel have obliterated Iran’s nuclear program. Other analysts say Iran’s facilities are seriously damaged, but that it’s premature and counterproductive to claim total victory. The panel discusses the current state of affairs after last weekend’s strikes by the U.S. military.
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Trump’s evolving views on involvement in war with Iran
S2025 E25 - 10m 5s
A week into the conflict between Israel and Iran, President Trump said he will delay a decision on whether the U.S. would enter the war. This comes as the president faces rare backlash from some Republicans over the prospect of U.S. involvement. The panel discusses the dynamics of Trump’s looming decision and what might come next.
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U.S. plays the waiting game as Israel makes gains on Iran
S2025 E25 - 14m 2s
Iran has seemingly suffered one loss after another in recent years. The country Iran’s leaders have sworn for 46 years to destroy, Israel, has decimated Hamas and largely dismantled Hezbollah and neutralized Iran's air defenses, bombing nuclear, military and infrastructure sites seemingly at will. But one thing Israel has failed to achieve is the destruction of the Fordow nuclear site.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Dec 6
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Dec 6
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Dec 6
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Dec 6
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Dec 7
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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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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Dec 12
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Dec 13
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Dec 13
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Dec 13
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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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