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, 3/21/25
S2025 E12 - 26m 45s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/21/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/14/25
S2025 E11 - 24m 9s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/14/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/7/25
S2025 E10 - 24m 10s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/7/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/28/25
S2025 E9 - 24m 10s
President Trump abandoned Ukraine and its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an Oval Office meeting that devolved into a display of raw anger. The fallout has been swift and intense. Join guest moderator Franklin Foer, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Jonathan Karl of ABC News, Ashley Parker of The Atlantic and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 2/21/25
S2025 E8 - 26m 46s
This week, America switched sides. Ukraine is out, Russia is in. President Trump has blamed Ukraine for starting the war that was started by Russia, and America’s traditional European allies are in a state of shock. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker and Jonathan Lemire of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with the Atlantic, full episode, 2/14/25
S2025 E7 - 26m 45s
Washington Week with the Atlantic, 2/14/25
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Washington Week with the Atlantic, full episode, 2/7/25
S2025 E6 - 26m 45s
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/7/25
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/31/25
S2025 E5 - 26m 45s
In his second week in office, President Trump is on the defensive and casting blame after a terrible tragedy in the air over Washington and a chaotic week in politics. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic, Ali Vitali of MSNBC and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/24/25
S2025 E4 - 26m 46s
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.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/17/25
S2025 E3 - 26m 45s
Joe Biden says goodbye to the nation with a warning, and Donald Trump is set to seal his status as the most dominant American political figure of the 21st century. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, McKay Coppins of The Atlantic, Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News, Asma Khalid of NPR and Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/10/25
S2025 E2 - 26m 46s
Some of Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet picks will be trying to win over the Senate next week. It comes as Trump threatens allies and friends from Denmark to Panama, giving new meaning to “America First.” Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Laura Barrón-López of PBS News Hour, Carl Hulse of The New York Times, Tom Nichols of The Atlantic, and Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal to disc
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/3/25
S2025 E1 - 26m 46s
Mike Johnson keeps the speaker's gavel after Donald Trump convinces holdouts to switch their vote. And we are days away from Kamala Harris presiding over the certification of Trump’s win. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Washington Post Live, Francesca Chambers of USA Today and David Ignatius of The Washington Post to discuss this and more.
Extras + Features
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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’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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Dec 5
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Dec 5
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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
Saturday
Dec 6
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
Dec 6
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
Dec 6
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
Dec 6
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
Dec 6
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
Dec 7
30 Minutes
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Dec 7
30 Minutes
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Sunday
Dec 7
30 Minutes
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Monday
Dec 8
30 Minutes
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Monday
Dec 8
30 Minutes
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Friday
Dec 12
30 Minutes
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Dec 12
30 Minutes
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Saturday
Dec 13
30 Minutes
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Saturday
Dec 13
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
Dec 13
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
Dec 13
30 Minutes
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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