Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/26/24
Crucial American military aid is on the way to Ukraine thanks in part to the work of the Speaker of the House. Plus, Donald Trump is on trial for alleged shenanigans related to payoffs to an adult film actress. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, David Drucker of The Dispatch and Mara Liasson of NPR to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week full episode, April 22, 2022
S2022 E16 - 26m 46s
Washington Week full episode, April 22, 2022
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15 Washington Week full episode, April 15, 2022
S2022 E15 - 26m 45s
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Washington Week full episode, April 8, 2022
S2022 E14 - 26m 45s
Russian atrocities against civilians are drawing global outrage as Russia shifts its battle lines to eastern Ukraine and President Biden doubles down on his condemnation of President Putin. Then, Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history, becoming the first Black woman confirmed to the Supreme Court.
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13: Details on Trump's call logs emerge in probe of Capitol
S2022 E13 - 26m 45s
New revelations surfaced from the congressional investigation into the Capitol attack about former President Trump’s White House call logs during the siege, a new NBC poll shows many American blame President Biden for inflation rather than Russia's war with Ukraine, and Russia changes tactics as the invasion enters its sixth week and Kyiv and Moscow hold peace talks.
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Biden Travels to Europe and An Historic SCOTUS Confirmation
S2022 E12 - 25m 38s
President Biden travels to Brussels and Poland for emergency meetings with western allies, aimed at solidifying support for Ukraine. And Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court, endures a marathon - and at times contentious - two days of questioning on Capitol Hill.
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The War in Ukraine Continues With No End In Sight
S2022 E11 - 25m 51s
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth week, Russia continues targeting civilians. After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s emotional appeal to Congress, asking for more military support and a no-fly zone, the panel discusses what's next for Ukraine, and China’s possible involvement in the conflict.
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The Devastation of War
S2022 E10 - 22m 59s
It’s been almost three weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine. The death toll is rising and Europe is now seeing the largest exodus of refugees since World War II. Meanwhile, at home, there is bipartisan support for President Biden’s actions to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin, but, Republicans argue President Biden bears some responsibility for the rise in gas prices.
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A Week of War in Europe and Challenges at Home
S2022 E3 - 23m 10s
As Russia’s war with Ukraine escalates, President Biden and NATO allies are ramping up sanctions on the Russian economy.
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War in Europe and A Historic Supreme Court Pick
S2022 E4 - 22m 53s
Russia invades Ukraine, the largest military attack in Europe since World War II. In response, President Biden and NATO leaders levied new sanctions aimed at stifling Russia’s economy. Meanwhile, President Biden announced his nomination of Federal Appeals Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to be nominated to the nation's high court.
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Russia - Ukraine Tensions and Domestic Risks
S2022 E5 - 26m 2s
President Biden said he is convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine. And U.S. officials are warning as many as 190 thousand Russian troops are gathered in or around Ukraine. This comes as the Russian government expelled a top U.S. embassy official from Moscow. Meanwhile, a Russian invasion of Ukraine could also be felt at home.
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Foreign Threats and Domestic Divisions
S2022 E6 - 25m 50s
U.S. officials warned that the standoff between Russia and Ukraine is an escalating situation, that comes as the Pentagon has ordered 3,000 more American troops to deploy to Poland and President Biden is set to speak with Russia President Vladimir Putin on Saturday. And the National Archives asked the Department of Justice to investigate Former President Trump’s handling of White House documents.
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Pence Speaks Out and President Biden Under Pressure
S2022 E7 - 26m 2s
Former Vice President Mike Pence made news this week. He spoke out after former President Donald Trump claimed that Pence could have overturned the 2020 election results. Meanwhile, President Biden held a bipartisan meeting with senators to discuss his future Supreme Court nominee as he continues to face pressure over his handling of tensions with Russia over Ukraine.
Extras + Features
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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