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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, 2/9/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/9/24

    S2024 E6 - 26m 46s

    Donald Trump cements his status as the leader of the Republican Party after his Senate allies tank the bipartisan border deal and a Justice Department report raises questions about Biden’s memory and age. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, James Bennet of The Economist, John Dickerson of CBS News, Josh Gerstein of Politico and Amna Nawaz of PBS NewsHour to discuss this and more.

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

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

    S2024 E5 - 26m 45s

    The U.S. is in the midst of a multipronged attack against Iranian-sponsored militias. The Middle East was already boiling, and President Biden seems loath to escalate, but he also felt he had no choice. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker, Lara Seligman of Politico and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/26/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/26/24

    S2024 E4 - 26m 46s

    Donald Trump's victory in New Hampshire brought him closer to the GOP presidential nomination just days before he was ordered to pay out $83.3 million for defamation. Meanwhile, President Biden ramps up his campaign. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, Tom Nichols of The Atlantic, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post and Chuck Todd of NBC News for a discussion.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/19/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/19/24

    S2024 E3 - 26m 45s

    Donald Trump secured a big win from Iowa caucus-goers and appears poised to become the Republican nominee in New Hampshire as President Biden contends with an increasingly unpredictable world in the Middle East. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Adam Harris of The Atlantic, Asma Khalid of NPR and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal for a discussion on these stories.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/12/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/12/24

    S2024 E2 - 26m 45s

    The Iowa caucuses are days away and the Republican front-runner is setting a pattern for the year, moving between the campaign trail and the courtroom. As Trump manages legal challenges, President Biden is dealing with the rest of the world. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Josh Gerstein of Politico, Steve Inskeep of NPR, Nikole Killion of CBS News and Adrienne LaFrance of The Atlantic to discuss.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/5/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/5/24

    S2024 E1 - 26m 46s

    It's the third anniversary of Jan. 6 and just over 300 days until the election. The leading Republican is the man who many believe inspired the insurrection and President Biden is sagging in popularity. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, Josh Dawsey of The Washington Post and Jerusalem Demsas of The Atlantic to discuss 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?

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    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.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    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.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    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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