Episodes
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Justice Breyer Retires and The Latest from Ukraine
S2022 E8 - 25m 51s
President Biden has been consumed with two major issues: The Supreme Court and the growing threat of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. On Thursday, Justice Stephen Breyer announced that he will retire, giving Biden a chance to leave his mark on the court. Meanwhile, on Monday, the Pentagon announced it has put 8,500 American troops on "high alert" for possible deployment to Eastern Europe.
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President Biden’s First Year in Office
S2022 E9 - 25m 58s
This week marked one year since President Biden took office and he is currently facing pressures from all sides. COVID-19 cases are surging as the Omicron variant spreads, inflation is at a 40-year high, Democrats’ voting rights legislation was blocked in Congress and tensions are high with Russia over Ukraine.
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Sedition Charges, Voting Rights and COVID Confusion
S2022 E2 - 25m 54s
This week, 11 members of the Oath Keepers, including founder Stewart Rhodes, were charged with seditious conspiracy for their involvement with the Jan. 6 riot. President Biden pushed for a key part of his agenda--voting rights. The panel also discussed the spread of Omicron and economic issues.
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Jan. 6 and the Future of Democracy
S2022 E1 - 26m 3s
Washington Week marks the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The panel discussed the investigations into the attack, voting rights, misinformation and the future of American democracy.
Extras + Features
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Republicans, Democrats focus on economy in final days
S2022 E43 - 12m 19s
With less than two weeks until Election Day, President Biden and Democrats are telling voters if the GOP takes control of Congress, the threat of government shutdowns, defaults and other cuts will create economic chaos. But Republicans are arguing they are best qualified to get the economy back on track and are confident a red wave is coming.
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Pelosi attack highlights concerns over political violence
S2022 E43 - 11m 6s
The brutal attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband comes as threats to American lawmakers are at an all-time high. The incident highlights recent concerns over political violence in the years following the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
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Do Democrats have any hope of holding onto Congress?
S2022 E42 - 6m 45s
The midterm election is just 18 days away and Republicans are feeling confident about their chances of winning control of the House and the Senate. Democrats had been hoping they could hold onto power, but gas prices and inflation are on the rise again and back at top of voter concerns.
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Midterm candidates meet face-to-face before Election Day
S2022 E42 - 16m 18s
This election season has been notable for the limited number of debates, but several candidates in key races went face-to-face this week. The panel analyzes the performances as midterm candidates clashed over guns, abortion and the future of democracy.
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Will abortion allegations impact Senate race in Georgia?
S2022 E40 - 11m 9s
The midterm election is just a month away and several key Senate races are heating up. In Georgia, Republican Herschel Walker is facing accusations of hypocrisy after the alleged mother of one of his children says he paid for her to have an abortion in 2009. Plus, Republicans are stepping up their claims that the Democrats are to blame for spikes in crime.
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Biden says nuclear risk at highest level since in decades
S2022 E40 - 4m 51s
President Biden says because of Russia’s recent military setbacks in Ukraine and threats by Vladimir Putin, the global nuclear risk is at a level not seen in decades.
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Analyzing the first week of the new Supreme Court term
S2022 E40 - 6m 51s
The U.S. Supreme Court term is underway with oral arguments in an Alabama redistricting case that challenges the state’s new congressional map as it dilutes Black voter strength. It also marked the debut of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the court.
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How can world leaders respond to Putin's nuclear threat?
S2022 E39 - 5m 43s
President Biden deals with a dangerous situation abroad as Russian President Putin annexes Ukrainian territory and says he will defend the region with the veiled threat of nuclear force.
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Will Ginni Thomas' Jan. 6 testimony make an impact?
S2022 E39 - 8m 57s
The committee investigating the January 6 attack continues its work as Ginni Thomas, right-wing activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, testifies behind closed doors. The committee was also given a video of Trump ally Roger Stone advocating for political violence and sharing his plan to overturn the presidential election results.
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Biden, DeSantis put feud on hold for hurricane response
S2022 E39 - 7m 54s
Political feuds are put aside to coordinate the response to Hurricane Ian. But with the midterm elections less than six weeks away, the flow of negative political ads continues to air in Florida.
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Can Trump survive investigations as trouble accumulates?
S2022 E38 - 14m 25s
Former President Donald Trump had to endure a week of legal blows. The New York attorney general announced the state is suing Trump and his children for fraud, an appeals court ruled the Justice Department can resume reviewing classified documents seized from his home and the special master appointed to review the files gave Trump a deadline to back up his claim that the FBI planted evidence.
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How Western aid to Ukraine pushed Putin to desperate moves
S2022 E38 - 8m 34s
Russian President Putin responded to the success of Ukraine’s counter-offensive by calling up 300,000 reservists, ordering a referendum on joining Russia in four occupied regions, and threatening a nuclear response if Ukraine’s advance continues. At the United Nations, President Biden rebuked Putin by name and called out Russia’s “outrageous acts” and shameless violation of the U.N. charter.
Schedule
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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May 6
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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May 6
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Friday
May 10
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Friday
May 10
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Saturday
May 11
30 Minutes
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Saturday
May 11
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
May 11
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
May 11
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
May 11
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
May 11
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
May 11
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
May 11
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
Sunday
May 12
30 Minutes
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Sunday
May 12
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
Sunday
May 12
30 Minutes
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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May 13
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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May 13
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Friday
May 17
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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May 17
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Saturday
May 18
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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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