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.
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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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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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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Apr 27
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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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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Saturday
Apr 27
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sunday
Apr 28
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
Sunday
Apr 28
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
Sunday
Apr 28
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
Monday
Apr 29
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
Monday
Apr 29
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
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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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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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Washington Week with The Atlantic
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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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