Episodes
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A Conversation with Newsroom Decision Makers
S2021 E53 - 26m 46s
Four of Washington’s top editors joined the panel to discuss the challenges of reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation, race and our increasingly divided politics.
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Omicron Spike and The Fight Over Build Back Better
S2021 E52 - 26m 46s
This week as Omicron spiked, President Biden sought to reassure the country and announced new actions to protect Americans and help communities and hospitals battle the new variant. The panel also discussed the latest on Build Back Better and President Biden’s relationship with Sen. Manchin.
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New Details on Jan 6 and COVID Spiking Again
S2021 E51 - 25m 50s
This week, the House of Representatives voted to hold former President Trump’s Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in criminal contempt for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena. The panel also discussed the latest on voting rights, the status of President Biden’s agenda in Congress, and the U.S. reaching the grim milestone of 800,000 COVID-19 deaths.
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Defending Democracy: At Home and Abroad
S2021 E50 - 26m 2s
President Biden has been defending democracy abroad and domestically, including holding a call with President Putin as Russian troops gather at the Ukrainian border. The panel also discussed vaccine mandates, the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion and the politics of race in the United States.
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A New COVID Variant and the Fight Over Abortion Rights
S2021 E49 - 24m 10s
As anxiety over the omicron variant mounts, the battle over abortion rights heats up. The panel also discussed the Jan. 6 committee’s push for former Trump administration officials to testify.
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The Divided States of America
S2021 E48 - 24m 9s
The panel discussed what divides us and what unites us on a special Thanksgiving edition.
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Crime and Punishment in Washington, Kenosha
S2021 E47 - 25m 50s
The nation's eyes are on Kenosha, WI after Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all charges. Meanwhile, the trial of the men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery continues. And in Washington, Democrats censure Rep. Paul Gosar and push forward with Biden’s agenda.
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Infrastructure, Inflation and New Details on Jan 6th
S2021 E46 - 26m 4s
Steve Bannon faced indictment for failing to appear before Congress, as the Jan 6 committee issued more subpoenas to former Trump aides. And the Biden administration pledged to fight surging inflation as they sold their infrastructure bill and pushed moderates to vote for their social spending plan.
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Republicans Win in Virginia as Biden Fights for his Agenda
S2021 E45 - 25m 18s
Tuesday’s elections left the GOP feeling hopeful and ready for the midterms. Democrats are reeling from key losses and close calls. The panel also discussed Biden’s agenda in Congress and at COP26 earlier this week.
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President Biden’s Big Gamble | Washington Week | October 29,
S2021 E44 - 25m 17s
The panel discussed the challenges of President Biden's Build Back Better framework and his second international trip abroad. The Washington Week Extra returns next Friday! Don't miss it streaming online on YouTube or on our website.
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Biden Agenda on The Line
S2021 E43 - 25m 18s
As the pressure to pass President Biden’s Build Back Better infrastructure plans mounts, our panel dissects what’s included in Biden’s economic agenda and looks ate the voting rights battle. Also, the House select committee unanimously votes in support of holding Stephen K. Bannon in contempt, and Trump files suit against the National Archives to keep his presidential records sealed.
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Culture Wars and Economic Challenges
S2021 E42 - 25m 18s
Culture wars dominating American politics and Virginia governor's race may hinge on hot-button issues like abortion rights and critical race theory. All of this is playing out as President Biden's poll numbers sink, as former Trump administration officials face deadlines to cooperate with Congress's Jan. 6 committee, and as Republican governors push back on vaccine mandates.
Extras + Features
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President Biden as the Consoler in Chief
S2021 E51 - 12m 26s
President Biden has made empathy and his own history of loss central to his political identity. On Wednesday, he visited communities devastated by the tornadoes in Kentucky, promising that the federal government would step up to help.
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The Washington Week Bookshelf: "The 1619 Project"
S2021 E50 - 15m 5s
The New York Times Magazine’s Nikole Hannah-Jones joined Yamiche Alcindor to discuss her new books “The 1619 Project.” She also discussed the politics and history of race in America as well as how this history continues to impact the nation today.
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Turnover in VP Harris's Office and Trump's COVID Test
S2021 E49 - 12m 57s
The panel discussed the departure of two of Vice President Kamala Harris’ senior aides. Stay tuned for more about the timing of former President Trump's 2020 COVID diagnosis.
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The Exoneration of 2 Men Convicted of Killing Malcolm X
S2021 E47 - 18m 17s
The panel explored a major update in the 1965 assassination of civil rights icon Malcolm X. Two men who were found guilty of the killing were exonerated after spending more than 20 years in prison.
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Kyle Rittenhouse Case & the Trial Over Ahmaud Arbery’s Death
S2021 E46 - 15m 32s
The panel goes in-depth into the dramatic developments of the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial and the three White men standing on trial for the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
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The Nation's Divide over Critical Race Theory
S2021 E45 - 14m 50s
The conversation continues on the historic gubernatorial race and what comes next for the nation. The panel discussed the debate over critical race theory, how students are being taught in Virginia schools, and how the issue connects to history.
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Haiti's Kidnapping Crisis| Washington Week | Oct. 15, 2021
S2021 E43 - 12m 41s
The panel discussed the crisis of insecurity and gang violence in Haiti and the case of 17 missionaries, who were kidnapped last weekend.
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The Politics of Blue Origin
S2021 E42 - 13m 48s
This week, William Shatner, Star Trek's Captain Kirk, blasted into space on a Blue Origin rocket. The panel discusses the rise of space tourism and the simultaneous growth of economic inequality.
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EXTRA: Facebook Under Fire
S2021 E41 - 14m 4s
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen told lawmakers that the company knowingly spread misinformation and hate that contributed to the Capitol insurrection. The panel discussed the implications of Facebook’s outage this week.
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Police Reform Negotiations Hit Roadblock
S2021 E40 - 11m 4s
A bipartisan group of lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on police reform after months of negotiations. The panel discussed what went wrong, why the bill failed to pass, and what comes next in the effort to hold law enforcement accountable for the violence against Black Americans.
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The Washington Week Bookshelf: “Peril”
S2021 E39 - 16m 2s
The Washington Post’s Bob Woodward and former Washington Week moderator Robert Costa join moderator Yamiche Alcindor an in-depth discussion into the explosive reporting from their new book “Peril” on the challenging transition of power between the Trump and Biden administration.
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U.S. Gymnasts Testimony on Larry Nassar Investigation
S2021 E38 - 18m 34s
Earlier this week, four elite gymnasts testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, detailing the failures in the handling of the sexual abuse investigation on former USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. The panel discussed the implications of the testimonies, the flaws in the FBI’s handling of the case, and more.
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