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Washington Week with The Atlantic

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, 11/28/25

24m 10s

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

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/28/25: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 2/21/25: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/31/25: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/24/25: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/17/25: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/10/25: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/3/25: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • Judge criticizes Trump's deportation agenda as 'unlawful': asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Judge criticizes Trump's deportation agenda as 'unlawful'

    S2025 E18 - 6m 11s

    A Trump-appointed federal judge in Texas called the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act "unlawful." The panel discusses the pushback from this judge and others across the country that have ruled against Trump.

  • Mike Waltz becomes first casualty of Signalgate: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mike Waltz becomes first casualty of Signalgate

    S2025 E18 - 12m 40s

    President Trump is looking for a new national security adviser after pushing out Mike Waltz. It’s the first axe to fall after the moderator of this show reported he was mistakenly added to a Signal chat about military attack plans.

  • Trump's evolving views on ending the war in Ukraine: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump's evolving views on ending the war in Ukraine

    S2025 E17 - 8m 16s

    President Trump's views on ending the war in Ukraine have evolved. From saying he would end it on day one, to his Oval Office scolding of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and now his online plea of "Vladimir, STOP!" The panel discusses how far Putin can push Trump before he takes Ukraine's side.

  • Trump's first 100 days and what comes next: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump's first 100 days and what comes next

    S2025 E17 - 11m 57s

    If President Trump's goal is to exhaust everyone in his first 100 days, mission accomplished. It’s hard to reckon with how much has changed in the economy, in foreign relations and across the institutions that have made us a knowledge-based democracy. The panel discusses what Trump has accomplished and what he hopes to achieve.

  • What Trump said before his interview with The Atlantic: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Trump said before his interview with The Atlantic

    S2025 E17 - 3m 29s

    Jeffrey Goldberg, along with two colleagues from The Atlantic, interviewed President Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday. That interview will be part of a story that comes out on Monday on theatlantic.com. Goldberg and Ashley Parker discussed their meeting with Trump and what was said.

  • What's next in Trump's battle with the courts: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What's next in Trump's battle with the courts

    S2025 E16 - 13m 39s

    President Trump believes that the executive branch is first among equals, continuing his conflict with the judicial branch. The panel discusses his steps to exert power and influence.

  • Why Republicans in Congress won't stand up to Trump: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Republicans in Congress won't stand up to Trump

    S2025 E16 - 9m 57s

    Sen. Lisa Murkowski told voters in Alaska that she's anxious about using her voice in Washington "because retaliation is real." The panel discusses why Republicans are still afraid to stand up to President Trump.

  • What's next for Trump after triggering economic chaos?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What's next for Trump after triggering economic chaos?

    S2025 E15 - 15m 17s

    Is there a method to the seeming madness we’ve all experienced this past week? Donald Trump, a famously transactional president, apparently believes quite deeply in something few economists believe, that high tariffs are the key to strengthening the American economy and society.

  • What's behind Trump's abrupt firing of NSA leadership?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What's behind Trump's abrupt firing of NSA leadership?

    S2025 E14 - 12m 48s

    President Trump is facing criticism after firing the head of the National Security Agency. Far-right activist Laura Loomer took credit for the firings on social media and said she discussed staff loyalty in an Oval Office meeting with Trump.

  • Trump's preoccupation with tariffs: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump's preoccupation with tariffs

    S2025 E14 - 10m 50s

    Is there any possible way President Trump's new tariffs will make things better for Americans? The panel explores this question and what economists are saying.

  • Is there a lesson for the press after Signal controversy?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Is there a lesson for the press after Signal controversy?

    S2025 E13 - 14m 40s

    The panel discusses if there's a lesson for the press after the Trump administration's response to Jeffrey Goldberg's report that he was added to a Signal chat with senior officials sharing classified information regarding military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen.

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    Dec 5

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    Dec 5

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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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    Saturday
    Dec 6

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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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    Saturday
    Dec 6

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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

    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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    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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    Saturday
    Dec 6

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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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    Sunday
    Dec 7

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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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    Sunday
    Dec 7

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    Sunday
    Dec 7

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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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    Monday
    Dec 8

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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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    Dec 8

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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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    Friday
    Dec 12

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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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    Saturday
    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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    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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    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

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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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