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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, 5/3/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/3/24

    S2024 E18 - 26m 45s

    President Biden is dealing with a Middle East crisis partially beyond his control and he’s feeling the fallout at home. Now, Biden and Trump are trying to figure out how to turn the conflict and campus unrest to their advantage. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Eric Cortellessa of Time, Franklin Foer of The Atlantic, Asma Khalid of NPR and Nancy Youseff of The Wall Street Journal to discuss more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/26/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/26/24

    S2024 E17 - 26m 37s

    Crucial American military aid is on the way to Ukraine thanks in part to the work of the Speaker of the House. Plus, Donald Trump is on trial for alleged shenanigans related to payoffs to an adult film actress. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, David Drucker of The Dispatch and Mara Liasson of NPR to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/19/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/19/24

    S2024 E16 - 26m 46s

    Speaker Mike Johnson is learning that friends can appear in unlikely places, including the Democratic caucus. Plus, Israel and Iran bring more uncertainty to the Middle East. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Seung Min Kim of the Associated Press, Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal and Graeme Wood of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/12/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/12/24

    S2024 E15 - 26m 45s

    As states restrict reproductive rights, Republicans scramble to insulate themselves from a potential political backlash. Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson makes a pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago to shore up support from Trump. Join guest moderator Franklin Foer, Lisa Desjardins of PBS NewsHour, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker, Ryan Lizza of Politico and Domenico Montanaro of NPR to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/5/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/5/24

    S2024 E14 - 26m 46s

    Biden signaled a major policy shift towards Israel by warning that future military aid will come with conditions. Even Trump leveled his own criticism of Netanyahu’s handling of the war. Join Franklin Foer, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Washington Post Live, Francesca Chambers of USA Today, Nancy Yousef of Wall Street Journal and Peter Baker of the New York Times to discuss the potential policy shift.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/29/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/29/24

    S2024 E13 - 26m 46s

    With six months to go before early voting starts in some states and under a month before the scheduled start of the first criminal trial of an ex-president in American history, Biden and Trump are closely matched in the polls. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Adam Harris and Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic, Nia-Malika Henderson of CNN and Jeff Mason of Reuters to discuss the state of the campaign.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/22/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/22/24

    S2024 E12 - 26m 46s

    As President Biden and other Democrats grow more critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Republicans are eager to turn support for Israel into a presidential campaign wedge issue. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, Franklin Foer of The Atlantic, Jonathan Karl of ABC News and Nikole Killion of CBS News to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/15/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/15/24

    S2024 E11 - 26m 45s

    Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Speaker Johnson’s changing positions on hot button wars abroad are causing rifts within their parties, as President Biden fights to salvage his foreign policy agenda. Join moderator Laura Barrón-López, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Scott MacFarlane of CBS News, Todd Zillich of NPR’s 1A and Jim Sciutto of CNN to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/8/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/8/24

    S2024 E10 - 24m 10s

    Between Super Tuesday and President Biden’s State of the Union address, the 2024 election continues to come into sharper focus. With a Biden vs. Trump matchup all but set, it’s going to be one of the strangest, and longest, general elections in history. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Asma Khalid of NPR and Carlos Lozada of The New York Times to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/23/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/23/24

    S2024 E8 - 24m 10s

    It’s been two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For a while, it seemed as if Ukraine had the upper hand in its war to remain free, Russia is again on the attack. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, David Ignatius of The Washington Post and Lara Seligman of Politico for a discussion about the state of the war.

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

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/16/24

    S2024 E7 - 26m 46s

    The death of outspoken Putin critic and opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrives at a pivotal moment for world security and the war in Ukraine. Plus, Trump is dealt back-to-back legal blows. Join moderator Frank Foer, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, Carl Hulse of The New York Times, Perry Stein of The Washington Post, and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal 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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    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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