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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

26m 46s

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

  • Washington Week full episode, December 30, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week full episode, December 30, 2022

    S2022 E52 - 26m 46s

    This year was filled with remarkable changes and historic moments. Surprising midterm results, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, historic inflation and gas prices and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Elisabeth Bumille of The New York Times, Fin GĂ³mez of CBS News, Terence Samuel of NPR and Vanessa Williams of The Washington Post as they reflect on 2022’s headlines.

  • Washington Week full episode, December 23, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week full episode, December 23, 2022

    S2022 E51 - 26m 46s

    The Jan. 6 committee asks the DOJ to prosecute former President Trump. Plus, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Washington to meet with President Biden and make a direct appeal to Congress. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Scott MacFarlane of CBS News, Ryan Reilly of NBC News, Seung Min Kim of the Associated Press and Mario Parker of Bloomberg News to discuss these stories and more.

  • Washington Week full episode, December 9, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week full episode, December 9, 2022

    S2022 E49 - 26m 46s

    Democrats win Georgia's runoff as Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaves the party, Republicans criticize former President Trump for comments on the Constitution and Russia frees Brittney Griner. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Maya King of The New York Times, Laura BarrĂ³n-LĂ³pez of PBS NewsHour, Josh Gerstein of Politico and Marianna Sotomayor of The Washington Post to discuss these stories and more.

  • Washington Week full episode, December 2, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week full episode, December 2, 2022

    S2022 E48 - 24m 10s

    House Democrats elect a new, historic leadership team as Republicans disagree over who should lead as they take power. Plus, the Jan. 6 committee weighs whether to make criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Nia-Malika Henderson of CNN, Michael C. Bender of The New York Times, Weijia Jiang of CBS News and Asma Khalid of NPR to discuss these stories and more.

  • Washington Week full episode, November 25, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week full episode, November 25, 2022

    S2022 E47 - 24m 10s

    After mass shootings in Colorado and Virginia, Americans are again in mourning over gun violence. Plus, a growing number of high-profile Republicans call on the party to move on from Donald Trump. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post, Dave Phillips of The New York Times, Susan Page of USA Today and Heidi Pryzbyla of Politico to discuss these stories and more.

Extras + Features

  • A Look Inside Efforts to Overturn the 2020 Election: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Look Inside Efforts to Overturn the 2020 Election

    S2022 E12 - 11m

    This week, new reports emerged that Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, repeatedly pressed former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to pursue efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The panel also discusses the growing rift between former President Donald Trump and Republican congressman Mo Brooks.

  • President Biden's Challenges Here and Abroad: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Biden's Challenges Here and Abroad

    S2022 E11 - 10m 46s

    The Biden Administration warned this week the government is running out of critical money aimed at pandemic mitigation efforts. The panel discusses why billions of dollars meant to fight the pandemic was stripped from Congress’ funding bill.

  • President Biden's Domestic Agenda: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Biden's Domestic Agenda

    S2022 E10 - 13m 22s

    Inflation hits a 40-year high and economists expect that number to increase throughout March. The panel discusses what President Biden can do for the economy.

  • 10 Years Since Trayvon Martin’s Fatal Shooting: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    10 Years Since Trayvon Martin’s Fatal Shooting

    S2022 E3 - 14m 34s

    Saturday marked the 10-year anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s fatal shooting. Trayvon, a 17-year-old Black teenager, was shot and killed in Florida by George Zimmerman, a volunteer neighborhood watchman. The panel discusses the politics and the police reform efforts over the last decade.

  • Russia-Ukraine Conflict Impacts US Economy, Foreign Policy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Russia-Ukraine Conflict Impacts US Economy, Foreign Policy

    S2022 E4 - 10m 23s

    As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominates the headlines, oil prices broke above 100 dollars for the first time since 2014, natural gas prices increased by 6.5 percent, and stock markets dropped globally. The panel explained how the conflict in Europe will impact the American economy, what actions President Biden can take to blunt the effects, how the invasion will affect foreign policy and other d

  • Domestic Challenges: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Domestic Challenges

    S2022 E5 - 10m 21s

    As the Russia - Ukraine conflict dominates the headlines, back at home Americans are dealing with inflation. Rents across the country have been soaring and American families are spending much more on goods and services. The panel discussed the domestic challenges that comes with the record high inflation and the politics of it.

  • New Calls for Police Reform After the Shooting of Amir Locke: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New Calls for Police Reform After the Shooting of Amir Locke

    S2022 E6 - 15m 28s

    After 22-year-old Amir Locke was shot and killed by a Minneapolis police officer executing a no-knock search warrant last week, calls have renewed for police reform legislation. The panel discussed policing and race and where this issue stands following the racial reckoning after the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

  • Challenges Ahead for President Biden: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Challenges Ahead for President Biden

    S2022 E7 - 11m 46s

    The challenges continue for President Biden as he deals with rising tensions with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the situation in Ukraine and he prepares to pick a nominee for the Supreme Court. The panel also discussed the challenges that lay ahead for President Biden and former President Trump’s tight hold on the GOP.

  • President Biden Looks for a Reset: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Biden Looks for a Reset

    S2022 E8 - 10m 16s

    President Biden continues to face challenges at home and abroad. The panel also discussed a vacancy on the Supreme Court and the president’s trip to Pittsburgh to discuss infrastructure on the same day a bridge collapsed in the city.

  • President Biden’s Challenges: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President Biden’s Challenges

    S2022 E9 - 15m 45s

    On the anniversary of taking office, President Biden faces challenges on all fronts and seeks to distance himself from the progressive wing of his party. The panel discussed new reporting about Chief of Staff Ron Klain, the future of voting rights and what’s to come in 2022.

  • Inflation Nation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Inflation Nation

    S2022 E2 - 9m 40s

    Inflation is at a 40-year high and the Biden administration is under pressure to take action. The panel discussed supply chain issues and other challenges to the economy.

  • The Jan. 6 Investigation and What Comes Next for Congress: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Jan. 6 Investigation and What Comes Next for Congress

    S2022 E1 - 16m 27s

    The conversation about the Jan. 6 attack continues on the Washington Week Extra. The panel discussed the Congressional investigation, misinformation, and the latest reporting on the pipe bomb that was discovered outside DNC headquarters on Jan. 6, 2021.

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    Saturday
    Mar 30

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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
    Mar 30

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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
    Mar 30

    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
    Mar 30

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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
    Mar 30

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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
    Mar 30

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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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    Mar 30

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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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    Mar 30

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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
    Mar 31

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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    Mar 31

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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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    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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