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Washington Week with The Atlantic is the longest-running primetime news and public affairs program on television. The show features a group of journalists participating in a roundtable discussion of major news events and can be found at 8pm ET on most local PBS stations.

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/1/24

26m 46s

This is the closest presidential race in memory, and one of the strangest and most foreboding, as well. How did we get here, and where are we headed? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, McKay Coppins of The Atlantic, Eugene Daniels of Politico and Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.

Episodes

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/1/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/1/24

    S2024 E44 - 26m 46s

    This is the closest presidential race in memory, and one of the strangest and most foreboding, as well. How did we get here, and where are we headed? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, McKay Coppins of The Atlantic, Eugene Daniels of Politico and Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/11/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/11/24

    S2024 E41 - 26m 46s

    Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are ramping up efforts to win undecided and unlikely voters. Election Day is just over three weeks away, but the election is already underway with early voting in many states. Join guest moderator Lisa Desjardins, Jeff Mason of Reuters, Saleha Mohsin of Bloomberg, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post and Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report to discuss more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/4/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/4/24

    S2024 E40 - 26m 46s

    The U.S. is hip-deep in the Middle East conflict, joining Israel in shooting down Iranian missiles this week. Further intensification might change the dynamics of the election in unpredictable ways. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Francesca Chambers of USA Today, Franklin Foer of The Atlantic and David Ignatius of The Washington Post to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/27/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/27/24

    S2024 E39 - 26m 46s

    Kamala Harris confronts one of her political vulnerabilities, immigration, by visiting the southern border. Plus, foreign policy takes center stage as Harris and Donald Trump meet Ukraine’s president. Join guest moderator Laura BarrĂ³n-LĂ³pez, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Wendy Benjaminson of Bloomberg News, Adam Harris of The Atlantic and Heidi Przybyla of Politico to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/20/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/20/24

    S2024 E38 - 26m 46s

    Congress is scrambling to avoid a government shutdown just weeks until the election. Plus, a look at the candidate quality problem the Republican Party is facing. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Washington Post Live, McKay Coppins and Caitlin Dickerson of The Atlantic and Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/13/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/13/24

    S2024 E37 - 26m 46s

    Kamala Harris exceeded expectations Tuesday in what, as of now, stands to be the only debate between her and Donald Trump. But will that success help her earn more votes? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Jerusalem Demsas of The Atlantic and Asma Khalid of NPR to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/6/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/6/24

    S2024 E36 - 24m 10s

    Vice President Harris and former President Trump will soon face off in a televised debate. With less than 60 days until the election, the candidates and their running mates are working to sway swing state voters. Join guest moderator William Brangham, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Washington Post Live, Lisa Desjardins of PBS News Hour and Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/30/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/30/24

    S2024 E35 - 24m 10s

    Labor Day marks the final sprint to the election, and as things stand now, the presidential race is a toss-up. We’ll take a close look at the polls in the most crucial swing states and attempt to divine the immediate future. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Francesca Chambers of USA Today, McKay Coppins of The Atlantic, Jeff Mason of Reuters and Domenico Montanaro of NPR to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/23/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/23/24

    S2024 E34 - 26m 46s

    This week at the DNC, Kamala Harris became the first Black woman and first candidate of Asian descent to lead a major party’s presidential ticket. Can she convince swing voters that she'd make a better president than Donald Trump? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Asma Khalid of NPR, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic and Ali Vitali of NBC News to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/16/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/16/24

    S2024 E33 - 26m 46s

    Democrats will gather in Chicago to nominate Kamala Harris to replace President Biden on the ticket. Donald Trump may miss Biden the most, as he will now face a much younger Black woman in November. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Tarini Parti of The Wall Street Journal and Chuck Todd of NBC News to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/9/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/9/24

    S2024 E32 - 26m 46s

    The Democratic and Republican presidential tickets are finally set.
    Tim Walz has joined Kamala Harris in the race, and JD Vance is trying to make a positive impact for Donald Trump. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker, Adam Harris of The Atlantic and Michael Scherer of The Washington Post to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/2/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/2/24

    S2024 E31 - 26m 46s

    Kamala Harris seems to be enjoying taking the fight directly to Donald Trump. Trump’s Biden playbook is no longer operative and he’s struggling to find a way to stop Harris’s momentum. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, Elisabeth Bumiller of The New York Times, Steve Inskeep of NPR and Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.

Extras + Features

  • Will Speaker Johnson survive the threat to oust him?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Will Speaker Johnson survive the threat to oust him?

    S2024 E12 - 11m 53s

    House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing the first direct threat to his speakership. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate against him for working with Democrats to fund the government. The panel discusses whether Johnson can survive or if he will need a deal with Democrats to help him keep the job.

  • Trump suffers legal setbacks as general election kicks off: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump suffers legal setbacks as general election kicks off

    S2024 E11 - 9m 26s

    With the clock ticking down to the November election, former President Donald Trump is facing four criminal trials. This week, more than one judge turned down his attempts to dismiss his cases outright. But a number of delays in these trials is also playing to Trump’s favor.

  • Schumer slams Netanyahu while Johnson pushes for Ukraine aid: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Schumer slams Netanyahu while Johnson pushes for Ukraine aid

    S2024 E11 - 14m 13s

    Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer issued a stinging rebuke of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu this week. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson insists he’s looking for a way to pass aid to Ukraine, even if it risks angering far-right members. The panel discusses these notable moves that could have far-reaching implications for U.S. allies and America’s standing.

  • Biden’s State of the Union performance and his 2024 campaign: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Biden’s State of the Union performance and his 2024 campaign

    S2024 E10 - 12m 16s

    Thursday night’s State of the Union proved that President Joe Biden, despite his advanced age, can still deliver an impassioned speech. But it’s not yet clear that voters — including many who think he’s simply too old to run — will get on board.

  • What to expect with a likely Biden-Trump rematch in 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What to expect with a likely Biden-Trump rematch in 2024

    S2024 E10 - 8m 43s

    The last time two U.S. presidents ran against each other was in the 1950s. With another faceoff between Joe Biden and Donald Trump all but certain in the 2024 presidential election, the panel discusses the matchup in depth.

  • McConnell’s legacy and role in Trump's GOP domination: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    McConnell’s legacy and role in Trump's GOP domination

    S2024 E9 - 5m 32s

    Mitch McConnell’s announcement he will end his tenure as the longest-serving Senate leader in U.S. history solidifies Donald Trump as the leader of today’s Republican Party. The panel discusses his legacy and what's next for the GOP.

  • Biden’s and Trump’s electoral weaknesses and strengths: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Biden’s and Trump’s electoral weaknesses and strengths

    S2024 E9 - 16m 49s

    Both President Biden and former President Trump won their respective primaries on Tuesday, but the results revealed vulnerabilities in their 2024 bids for the White House. The panel looks at Biden’s and Trump’s electoral weaknesses and strengths heading into November.

  • If Trump returns office, will he abandon Ukraine to Putin?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    If Trump returns office, will he abandon Ukraine to Putin?

    S2024 E8 - 10m 58s

    The Ukrainians are outmanned, outgunned and struggling against Russia's military and Republicans in the House are in no rush to help. It raises concerns that should Donald Trump return to office, will abandon Ukraine to Vladimir Putin.

  • Ukraine's 2-year fight for survival against Russia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ukraine's 2-year fight for survival against Russia

    S2024 E8 - 10m 40s

    Saturday marks two years since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. The panel discusses Ukraine's fight for survival, its central place in the global struggle between democracies and autocracies, its battlefield difficulties and worries that aid from the U.S. could end.

  • Putin critic Navalny dies at pivotal time for world security: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Putin critic Navalny dies at pivotal time for world security

    S2024 E7 - 15m 35s

    After reports that Putin’s top critic Alexei Navalny has died in prison, President Biden lashed out at Russia and called on House Republicans to pass critical funding for Ukraine. This comes days after former President Trump’s criticism of NATO sparked panic in Europe.

  • How Trump’s legal setbacks affect the 2024 election: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Trump’s legal setbacks affect the 2024 election

    S2024 E7 - 7m 52s

    Former President Trump was dealt another legal blow Friday when a judge ordered him to pay over $350 million in damages in the New York civil fraud suit. How are the latest developments in Trump’s multiple ongoing trials affecting his 2024 campaign strategy?

  • Will tanking bipartisan border deal help or hurt Trump?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Will tanking bipartisan border deal help or hurt Trump?

    S2024 E6 - 18m 4s

    Donald Trump exercised his power on the Republican Party by getting Senate allies to reject the bipartisan border deal. It leaves funding for Ukraine, border security and aid to Israel and Taiwan caught up in the vortex of dysfunctional Capitol Hill politics.

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