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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, 11/1/24

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, 7/26/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/26/24

    S2024 E30 - 26m 46s

    We're a little more than 100 days until Election Day and the race for the White House has been turned upside-down. The Trump team had a plan to defeat Joe Biden, but with Kamala Harris as his opponent, it’s a whole new race. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Adam Harris of The Atlantic and Asma Khalid of NPR to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/19/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/19/24

    S2024 E29 - 26m 45s

    It has been the most tumultuous week in American politics since the Capitol Hill insurrection and it’s not over yet. Will Joe Biden stay in the race and face Donald Trump? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Laura Barrón-López of PBS News Hour, Elisabeth Bumiller of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post and McKay Coppins of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/12/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/12/24

    S2024 E28 - 26m 46s

    This was supposed to be the week that settled President Biden’s political fate. But one press conference and many closed-door meetings later, he’s still twisting in the wind. Join guest moderator Franklin Foer, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic, Saleha Mohsin of Bloomberg, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post and Ali Vitali of NBC News to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/5/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/5/24

    S2024 E27 - 26m 47s

    The Supreme Court made history this week by issuing a landmark ruling that dramatically expands the power of the presidency and helps to protect Donald Trump from criminal prosecution. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Dan Balz of The Washington Post, Joan Biskupic of CNN, Jan Crawford of CBS News and Charlie Savage of The New York Times to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/28/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/28/24

    S2024 E26 - 26m 46s

    President Biden’s debate goal was to draw the starkest contrast between himself and Donald Trump. Democrats are now melting down over his performance, asking the previously forbidden question: will he leave the race? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Nikole Killion of CBS News and Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic to discuss more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/21/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/21/24

    S2024 E25 - 26m 45s

    We’re just days away from watching Joe Biden and Donald Trump, two men whose combined age is 159, debate in front of a television audience of millions. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Jonathan Karl of ABC News and Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal for a look at what to expect when the rivals take the stage.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/14/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/14/24

    S2024 E24 - 26m 46s

    The deep rift between Republicans and Democrats around the American justice system grew this week and Donald Trump returned to Capitol Hill where GOP lawmakers embraced him as the leader of the party. Join guest moderator Lisa Desjardins, Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post, Francesca Chambers of USA Today, Evan McMorris-Santoro of Notus and Sabrina Siddiqui of The Wall Street Journal.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/7/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/7/24

    S2024 E23 - 24m 9s

    In this special edition of Washington Week with The Atlantic, moderator Jeffrey Goldberg sits down with New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman to discuss the conflicts in the Middle East and President Biden’s response.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/31/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/31/24

    S2024 E22 - 24m 10s

    For the first time in American history, a former president, who is also his party’s presumptive nominee for president, has been found guilty in a felony criminal trial. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post, Asma Khalid of NPR and McKay Coppins of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/24/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/24/24

    S2024 E21 - 26m 46s

    What’s next in Donald Trump’s historic trial and how the outcome is likely to play on the campaign trail. Plus, a look at Justice Alito’s flags and the vice presidential sweepstakes. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Josh Gerstein of Politico, Mara Liasson of NPR, Ed O’Keefe CBS News and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 5/17/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 5/17/24

    S2024 E20 - 26m 46s

    Closing arguments are coming next week in Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York. We look at Michael Cohen’s testimony and if the probable 2024 Republican nominee will be running as a convicted felon. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker and Steve Inskeep of NPR to discuss this and more.

Extras + Features

  • How will questions about Biden's age influence voters?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How will questions about Biden's age influence voters?

    S2024 E6 - 5m 42s

    The Trump campaign caught a lucky break after a special counsel report raised questions about President Biden’s memory and age. It left Biden angry and bitter about suggestions he’s too old to serve. But how will it impact voters?

  • Will Iran-backed militias back down after U.S. strikes?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Will Iran-backed militias back down after U.S. strikes?

    S2024 E5 - 12m 1s

    The U.S. retaliated against Iranian assets after three American soldiers were killed in Jordan. Will Iran and the militias it sponsors back down, or is this the beginning of a new phase in the decades-old confrontation between the U.S. and the Islamic republic?

  • How foreign conflicts could sway American voters in November: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How foreign conflicts could sway American voters in November

    S2024 E5 - 12m 5s

    With growing tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, it's unclear if the mounting conflicts will spill over into the voting booth. The panel discusses how foreign relations could sway Americans as they head for a potential Biden-Trump rematch this November.

  • Trump nears GOP nomination as campaign plays out in court: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump nears GOP nomination as campaign plays out in court

    S2024 E4 - 11m 29s

    Donald Trump is closing in on the GOP presidential nomination, achieving something at this early stage that very few candidates have attained and opening the door for the longest general election season in recent history. But his campaign will play out to a large degree in courtrooms, as it did Friday in New York, where a jury ordered him to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defaming her.

  • As rematch takes shape, Biden uses Trump's tactics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    As rematch takes shape, Biden uses Trump's tactics

    S2024 E4 - 4m 38s

    Following the New Hampshire primaries, the 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be a rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. But as Biden picks up his campaign, some are wondering whether he is trying to beat the Republican frontrunner at his own game.

  • Trump looks to New Hampshire after big win in Iowa: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump looks to New Hampshire after big win in Iowa

    S2024 E3 - 16m 8s

    After Donald Trump's win in Iowa, more Republicans are coalescing around the former president, some potentially vying to become his vice president. This as Trump looks for another victory in the New Hampshire primary.

  • Biden faces unpredictable world as multiple conflicts erupt: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Biden faces unpredictable world as multiple conflicts erupt

    S2024 E3 - 7m 30s

    President Biden and his administration are increasingly facing an unpredictable world, with the war in Gaza, fighting between Iran and Pakistan and America's military retaliation against the Houthis in Yemen. Those recent conflicts are raising questions about continued support for the war in Ukraine and whether there will be political implications for Biden in the 2024 presidential election.

Schedule

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Friday
    Nov 15

    30 Minutes

    Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live; Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic; Vivian Salama, The Wall Street Journal.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Friday
    Nov 15

    30 Minutes

    Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live; Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic; Vivian Salama, The Wall Street Journal.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 16

    30 Minutes

    Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live; Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic; Vivian Salama, The Wall Street Journal.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 16

    30 Minutes

    Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live; Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic; Vivian Salama, The Wall Street Journal.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 16

    30 Minutes

    Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live; Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic; Vivian Salama, The Wall Street Journal.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 16

    30 Minutes

    Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live; Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic; Vivian Salama, The Wall Street Journal.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 16

    30 Minutes

    Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live; Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic; Vivian Salama, The Wall Street Journal.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 16

    30 Minutes

    Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live; Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic; Vivian Salama, The Wall Street Journal.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 16

    30 Minutes

    Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live; Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic; Vivian Salama, The Wall Street Journal.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 16

    30 Minutes

    Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live; Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic; Vivian Salama, The Wall Street Journal.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Sunday
    Nov 17

    30 Minutes

    Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live; Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic; Vivian Salama, The Wall Street Journal.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Sunday
    Nov 17

    30 Minutes

    Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live; Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic; Vivian Salama, The Wall Street Journal.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Sunday
    Nov 17

    30 Minutes

    Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live; Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic; Vivian Salama, The Wall Street Journal.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Monday
    Nov 18

    30 Minutes

    Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live; Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic; Vivian Salama, The Wall Street Journal.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Monday
    Nov 18

    30 Minutes

    Elisabeth Bumiller, The New York Times; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live; Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic; Vivian Salama, The Wall Street Journal.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Friday
    Nov 22

    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

    Friday
    Nov 22

    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
    Nov 23

    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
    Nov 23

    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
    Nov 23

    30 Minutes

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

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