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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, 3/22/24

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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.

Episodes

  • Biden Defends Voting Rights as Texas Democrats Flee: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Biden Defends Voting Rights as Texas Democrats Flee

    S2021 E29 - 25m 4s

    President Biden called out Republican lawmakers in a passionate speech addressing their ongoing battle to restrict voting rights. The panel also discussed shocking new reporting on former President Trump, and the growing threat of COVID-19 cases.

  • The U.S. Winds Down the War in Afghanistan: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The U.S. Winds Down the War in Afghanistan

    S2021 E28 - 25m 8s

    President Biden announced that all US troops will leave Afghanistan by the end of August. The panel also discussed what has unfolded in the 6 months following the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, Biden’s challenges abroad in Haiti & the Delta variant surge in the US.

    Panel: Dan Balz of The Washington Post, Leigh Ann Caldwell of NBC News, Jacqueline Charles of Miami Herald, Weijia Jiang of CBS News

  • President Biden Visits Surfside After Deadly Collapse: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Biden Visits Surfside After Deadly Collapse

    S2021 E27 - 25m 4s

    President Biden met with families impacted by the condominium collapse near Miami, Fla. as rescue workers continue to search for survivors. The panel also discussed the House’s new select committee to investigate Jan. 6 & Biden’s missed vaccine COVID-19 goals.

    Panel: Yasmeen Abutaleb of The Washington Post, Jonathan Lemire of The Associated Press, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR, Jonathan Swan of AXIOS

  • President Biden’s Infrastructure Breakthrough: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Biden’s Infrastructure Breakthrough

    S2021 E26 - 25m 7s

    Is the bipartisan infrastructure deal already in danger of falling apart? The panel also discussed voting rights & Derek Chauvin’s sentencing for the murder of George Floyd.

    Panel: Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Eva McKend of Spectrum News, Mike Memoli of NBC News, Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News

  • President Biden & Vladimir Putin Face Off In Historic Summit: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Biden & Vladimir Putin Face Off In Historic Summit

    S2021 E25 - 24m 54s

    President Biden pressed Russian leader Putin on human rights, climate change, ransomware hacks & more at a summit in Geneva. The panel discussed what their conversation means for the U.S., plus the Supreme Court weighs in on the Affordable Care Act.

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

  • President Joe Biden’s First Overseas Trip: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Joe Biden’s First Overseas Trip

    S2021 E24 - 22m 30s

    Biden is on his first trip abroad, promoting democracy as he meets with the G7 ahead of a meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. The panel discussed the challenges abroad & VP Harris’s trip to Central America to deal with immigration. Ed O'Keefe of CBS News co-moderates.

    Panel: Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News, Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal

  • The Battle for Democracy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Battle for Democracy

    S2021 E23 - 22m 34s

    President Biden tasked Vice President Harris with protecting voting rights as states across the country enact strict new voting laws. The panel also discussed former President Trump’s plan for campaign-style rallies as he plots a return to the public eye.

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

  • George Floyd's Death: One Year Later: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    George Floyd's Death: One Year Later

    S2021 E22 - 25m 11s

    A year after George Floyd was murdered by former officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis, the panel discussed what’s changed, what hasn’t and where racial justice and policing reforms stand in Capitol Hill.

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

  • President Biden and The Israeli-Palestinian Ceasefire: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Biden and The Israeli-Palestinian Ceasefire

    S2021 E21 - 25m 11s

    Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire but President Biden faces challenges to broker a more lasting peace. The panel also discussed the debate over a bipartisan commission to investigate the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6th.

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

  • New CDC Mask Guidelines & GOP Civil War: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New CDC Mask Guidelines & GOP Civil War

    S2021 E20 - 25m 10s

    Fully vaccinated Americans can now go maskless, according to new CDC guidelines. The panel also discussed House Republicans’ removal of Rep. Liz Cheney and President Biden’s response to the mounting crisis in the Middle East.

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

  • GOP Clash and Biden’s Latest COVID-19 Plans: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    GOP Clash and Biden’s Latest COVID-19 Plans

    S2021 E19 - 25m 10s

    House Republicans are poised to purge Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) from leadership for speaking out against former President Trump’s election lies. The panel also discussed President Biden’s new COVID-19 vaccine goal and his proposed economic plans.

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

  • President Biden’s First 100 Days: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Biden’s First 100 Days

    S2021 E18 - 25m 10s

    President Biden addressed a joint session of Congress in the week where his administration crossed 100 days in office. The panel discussed Biden’s progress on COVID-19 & his challenges on key issues. 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

Extras + Features

  • U.S. Reaches President Biden’s Goal of 100 Million Vaccines: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    U.S. Reaches President Biden’s Goal of 100 Million Vaccines

    S2021 E12 - 10m 3s

    President Biden met his goal of administering 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office. The panel discussed Biden’s tour promoting the passage of a $1.9 trillion economic relief package & the challenges that remain ahead. Rachel Scott of ABC News guest moderates.

    Panel: Laura BarrĂ³n-LĂ³pez of POLITICO, Weijia Jiang of CBS News, Dan Balz of The Washington Post

  • New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Political Storm: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Political Storm

    S2021 E11 - 9m 46s

    Democratic leaders from New York are calling for NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign, after multiple allegations of sexual assault & underreporting of nursing home deaths on his watch. The panel discussed Cuomo’s future as a political figure as the pandemic continues. Susan Davis of NPR guest moderates.

    Panel: Eamon Javers of CNBC, Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post, Susan Page of USA Today

  • Cuomo’s Political Scandal & Biden’s Cabinet Challenges: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cuomo’s Political Scandal & Biden’s Cabinet Challenges

    S2021 E10 - 13m 11s

    NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing backlash after being accused of sexual misconduct. The panel also discussed challenges for President Biden’s nominees to key positions. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report guest moderates.

    Panel: Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Amna Nawaz of The PBS NewsHour

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

    President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy Decisions

    S2021 E9 - 13m 27s

    President Biden launched his first overseas military action by striking Syria. The panel talked about Biden's move to not penalize Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince for Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Peter Baker of The New York Times guest moderates.

    Panel: Susan Davis of NPR, Errin Haines of The 19th, Mark Mazzetti of The New York Times, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post

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

    Washington Week Extra for February 19, 2021

    S2021 E8 - 9m 55s

    President Joe Biden said America is back during a speech at the Munich Security Conference. The panel discussed Biden’s plans to restart nuclear negotiations with Iran & re-committing the country to NATO. Weijia Jiang of CBS News guest moderates.

    Panel: Ed O’Keefe of CBS News, Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR

  • President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 Agenda: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week Extra for February 12, 2021

    S2021 E7 - 7m 11s

    As the Senate grapples with impeachment, President Biden kept COVID at the forefront. The panel discussed Biden’s efforts to get Americans vaccinated & the $1.9 trillion relief bill. Jonathan Karl of ABC News guest moderates.

    Panel: Rachael Bade of POLITICO, Julie Pace of The Associated Press, Philip Rucker of The Washington Post, Rachel Scott of ABC News

  • President Joe Biden’s Actions on Immigration: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Joe Biden’s Actions on Immigration

    S2021 E6 - 11m 12s

    The panel discussed how President Biden is working to create a task force that aims to reunite the separated children & the effectiveness of his new efforts. Lisa Desjardins of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates.

    Panel: Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News, Sabrina Siddiqui of The Wall Street Journal

  • President Joe Biden’s Latest Executive Actions: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week Extra for January 29, 2021

    S2021 E5 - 9m 53s

    President Joe Biden has signed more executive orders during his first week than previous presidents. The panel discussed how Biden is working to dismantle former President Donald Trump’s policies. 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

  • Reflecting on a Historic Presidential Transition: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week Extra for January 22, 2021

    S2021 E4 - 13m 12s

    The panelists take the time to reflect on the four years of Donald Trump’s presidency, and the beginning of Joe Biden’s tenure. 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

  • What’s Next As President-Elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration Near: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week Extra for January 15, 2021

    S2021 E3 - 17m 3s

    The panel discussed the aftermath in Washington following the insurrection on Capitol Hill, the final stage of Trump’s presidency & the challenges that lie ahead for Biden as he enters office next week. 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

  • A Deeper Look at A Historic Week: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Deeper Look at A Historic Week

    S2021 E2 - 13m 54s

    The panel discussed what possible consequences there may be for the mob & how the police response this week compared to the police response to Black Lives Matter protests this past summer. 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, Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News

  • A Look at the Georgia Runoffs & President Trump’s Legacy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week Extra for January 1, 2021

    S2021 E1 - 12m 12s

    The Georgia Senate runoffs that will determine control of the Senate are just four days away. The panel discussed the latest from the campaign for those two key Senate seats, as well as President Trump’s legacy, and what it means for the future of Washington.

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

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