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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, 4/19/24

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.

Episodes

  • President Joe Biden’s First Full Week in Office: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Joe Biden’s First Full Week in Office

    S2021 E5 - 24m 38s

    President Biden marked his first full week as president, rolling back many of former President Trump’s policies & working to tackle the pandemic & other national crises. Amna Nawaz of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.

    Panel: Garrett Haake of NBC News, Weijia Jiang of CBS News, Sarah Kliff of The New York Times, Anita Kumar of POLITICO

  • President Biden & Vice President Harris Take Office: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Biden & Vice President Harris Take Office

    S2021 E4 - 24m 37s

    President Biden was sworn in as the 46th president alongside Kamala Harris, his barrier-breaking Vice President, both working to reunite the nation & combat the raging virus. Amna Nawaz of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.

    Panel: Laura Barron-Lopez of Politico, Errin Haines of The 19th, Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post

  • President Trump’s Second Impeachment & A Nation on Edge: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Trump’s Second Impeachment & A Nation on Edge

    S2021 E3 - 24m 37s

    President Trump is now the first U.S. president to be impeached twice. The panel discusses how the nation is bracing for the inauguration of President-elect Biden as well as a second Trump impeachment trial. Yamiche Alcindor of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.

    Panel: Peter Baker of The New York Times, Geoff Bennett of NBC News, Seung Min Kim for The Washington Post, Pierre Thomas for ABC News

  • Mob Storms the Capitol, Congress Affirms Biden's Win: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mob Storms the Capitol, Congress Affirms Biden's Win

    S2021 E2 - 24m 37s

    As Congress met to confirm President-elect Biden’s win, hundreds of President Trump’s supporters stormed into the Capitol. Democrats are calling for him to resign & calling for invoking the 25th Amendment or moving toward impeachment. Yamiche Alcindor of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.

    Panel: Nancy Cordes of CBS News, Astead Herndon of The New York Times, Philip Rucker of The Washington Post

  • The New Washington: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The New Washington

    S2021 E1 - 24m 28s

    Just days before a divided Congress is sworn in and weeks before President-elect Joe Biden takes office, the panel discussed the Georgia runoff elections that will determine the future of the Senate, Joe Biden’s incoming administration & the future of Washington after President Trump leaves office.

    Panel: Yamiche Alcindor of The PBS NewsHour, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Susan Page of USA

Extras + Features

  • Juneteenth: The Newest American Federal Holiday: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Juneteenth: The Newest American Federal Holiday

    S2021 E25 - 10m 45s

    President Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S. The panel discussed the racial injustice the country continues to face, plus Vice President Kamala Harris’s historic march in a Pride parade.

    Panel: Kaitlan Collins of CNN, Pete Williams of NBC News, Anne Gearan of The Washington Post, Garrett Haake of NBC News

  • President Biden’s Upcoming Trip Abroad: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Biden’s Upcoming Trip Abroad

    S2021 E23 - 15m 1s

    The panel takes an in-depth look into President Biden’s upcoming overseas meetings with the G7 and NATO, and his meeting with Russian President Putin. The panel also discussed the ongoing crisis in Haiti, Biden raises the alarm about the future of democracy.

    Panel: Leigh Ann Caldwell of NBC News, Astead Herndon of The New York Times, Anita Kumar of POLITICO, Annie Linskey of The Washington Post

  • America Faces Its History of Race Violence: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    America Faces Its History of Race Violence

    S2021 E22 - 18m 10s

    Next week marks the 100-year anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre that ravaged a community known as “Black Wall Street.” The panel also discussed the 1917 East St. Louis Massacre, the gaps in our education, & what the major political and culture changes seen in the country over the past year.

    Panel: Trymaine Lee of MSNBC, Wesley Lowery of 60 Minutes+, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR, Sara Sidner of CNN

  • Abortion Rights Under Fire & the latest on COVID Restriction: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Abortion Rights Under Fire & the latest on COVID Restriction

    S2021 E21 - 13m 48s

    The Supreme Court announced it will take up a case that challenges Roe v. Wade, as states pass new laws restricting abortion access. The panel also discussed the latest CDC guidance on masks, and how businesses are struggling to adjust in a post-COVID vaccine world.

    Panel: Andrea Mitchell of NBC News & MSNBC, Rachel Scott of ABC News, Asma Khalid of NPR, Jeff Zeleny of CNN

  • Israeli-Palestinian Crisis & Racial Gap in School Reopening: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Israeli-Palestinian Crisis & Racial Gap in School Reopening

    S2021 E20 - 14m 59s

    President Biden is facing pressure from all sides as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militia group Hamas escalates. The panel also discussed how the pandemic revealed racial disparities in students returning to school.

    Panel: Eugene Daniels of POLITICO, Kasie Hunt of NBC News, Susan Page of USA Today, Manu Raju of CNN

  • Separated Families Reunite, What’s Next on Immigration?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Separated Families Reunite, What’s Next on Immigration?

    S2021 E19 - 12m 46s

    The Biden administration announced some of the first reunifications of families separated at the border under former President Trump. The panel also discussed Biden’s plans to handle the sharp rise in child migrants at the border and prospects for reform.

    Panel: Dan Balz of The Washington Post, Errin Haines of The 19th, Weijia Jiang of CBS News, Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News

  • The Latest on Police Reform in Washington: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Latest on Police Reform in Washington

    S2021 E18 - 7m 2s

    A bipartisan group of members of Congress are negotiating plans for a potential new effort at passing police reform. The panel discussed the prospects for reform passing & recent police-related deaths. Rachel Scott of ABC News guest moderates.

    Panel: Geoff Bennett of NBC News, Lisa Desjardins of the PBS NewsHour, Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post

  • “Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power”

    S2021 E17 - 11m 9s

    Susan Page of USA Today discusses the life and legacy of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and how she battled her way through the world of politics despite being underestimated, second-guessed and criticized by many. Peter Baker of The New York Times guest moderates.

    Panel: Susan Page of USA Today

  • 100 Days Since the Capitol Insurrection: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    100 Days Since the Capitol Insurrection

    S2021 E16 - 14m 59s

    The insurrection at the Capitol on January 6th scarred the nation, and the pieces that led to that day are still being put together. The panel discussed where the country stands since the event and what we’ve learned. Nancy Cordes of CBS News guest moderates.

    Panel: Eugene Daniels of POLITICO, Anne Gearan of The Washington Post, Kasie Hunt of NBC News, Wesley Lowery of 60 Minutes+

  • The Latest on Gun Control & Infrastructure: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Latest on Gun Control & Infrastructure

    S2021 E15 - 9m 2s

    The panel discussed how the Biden administration will enact gun control measures and reinforce the nation’s infrastructure. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report guest moderates.

    Panel: Errin Haines of The 19th, Eamon Javers of CNBC, Jane Mayer of The New Yorker

  • CDC Warns of Possible COVID-19 Surge: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    CDC Warns of Possible COVID-19 Surge

    S2021 E14 - 9m 58s

    President Biden is urging states to enforce mask mandates as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise.The panel discussed how the Biden administration will balance vaccine rollouts amid a growing number of cases. Lisa Desjardins of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.

    Panel: Wesley Lowery of 60 Minutes+, Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR

  • President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy

    S2021 E13 - 11m 30s

    President Biden's taking a different approach from former President Trump when it comes to foreign policy. The panel also discussed how the U.S. plans to help move a massive cargo ship stuck in the Suez Canal. Peter Baker of The New York Times guest moderates.

    Panel: Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Sahil Kapur of NBC News, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post, Errin Haines of The 19th

Schedule

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    Friday
    Apr 26

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    Peter Baker, The New York Times; Laura Barrón-López, PBS NewsHour; David Drucker, The Dispatch; Mara Liasson, NPR.
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    Friday
    Apr 26

    30 Minutes

    Peter Baker, The New York Times; Laura Barrón-López, PBS NewsHour; David Drucker, The Dispatch; Mara Liasson, NPR.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Apr 27

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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
    Apr 27

    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
    Apr 27

    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
    Apr 27

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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
    Apr 27

    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
    Apr 27

    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
    Apr 27

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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
    Apr 27

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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

    Sunday
    Apr 28

    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
    Apr 28

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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
    Apr 28

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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
    Apr 29

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    Monday
    Apr 29

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    Friday
    May 3

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    May 3

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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
    May 4

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    May 4

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

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