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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, 11/1/24

26m 46s

This is the closest presidential race in memory, and one of the strangest and most foreboding, as well. How did we get here, and where are we headed? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, McKay Coppins of The Atlantic, Eugene Daniels of Politico and Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.

Episodes

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/26/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/26/24

    S2024 E30 - 26m 46s

    We're a little more than 100 days until Election Day and the race for the White House has been turned upside-down. The Trump team had a plan to defeat Joe Biden, but with Kamala Harris as his opponent, it’s a whole new race. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Adam Harris of The Atlantic and Asma Khalid of NPR to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/19/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/19/24

    S2024 E29 - 26m 45s

    It has been the most tumultuous week in American politics since the Capitol Hill insurrection and it’s not over yet. Will Joe Biden stay in the race and face Donald Trump? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Laura Barrón-López of PBS News Hour, Elisabeth Bumiller of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post and McKay Coppins of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/12/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/12/24

    S2024 E28 - 26m 46s

    This was supposed to be the week that settled President Biden’s political fate. But one press conference and many closed-door meetings later, he’s still twisting in the wind. Join guest moderator Franklin Foer, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic, Saleha Mohsin of Bloomberg, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post and Ali Vitali of NBC News to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/5/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/5/24

    S2024 E27 - 26m 47s

    The Supreme Court made history this week by issuing a landmark ruling that dramatically expands the power of the presidency and helps to protect Donald Trump from criminal prosecution. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Dan Balz of The Washington Post, Joan Biskupic of CNN, Jan Crawford of CBS News and Charlie Savage of The New York Times to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/28/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/28/24

    S2024 E26 - 26m 46s

    President Biden’s debate goal was to draw the starkest contrast between himself and Donald Trump. Democrats are now melting down over his performance, asking the previously forbidden question: will he leave the race? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Nikole Killion of CBS News and Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic to discuss more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/21/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/21/24

    S2024 E25 - 26m 45s

    We’re just days away from watching Joe Biden and Donald Trump, two men whose combined age is 159, debate in front of a television audience of millions. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Jonathan Karl of ABC News and Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal for a look at what to expect when the rivals take the stage.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/14/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/14/24

    S2024 E24 - 26m 46s

    The deep rift between Republicans and Democrats around the American justice system grew this week and Donald Trump returned to Capitol Hill where GOP lawmakers embraced him as the leader of the party. Join guest moderator Lisa Desjardins, Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post, Francesca Chambers of USA Today, Evan McMorris-Santoro of Notus and Sabrina Siddiqui of The Wall Street Journal.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/7/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/7/24

    S2024 E23 - 24m 9s

    In this special edition of Washington Week with The Atlantic, moderator Jeffrey Goldberg sits down with New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman to discuss the conflicts in the Middle East and President Biden’s response.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/31/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/31/24

    S2024 E22 - 24m 10s

    For the first time in American history, a former president, who is also his party’s presumptive nominee for president, has been found guilty in a felony criminal trial. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post, Asma Khalid of NPR and McKay Coppins of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/24/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/24/24

    S2024 E21 - 26m 46s

    What’s next in Donald Trump’s historic trial and how the outcome is likely to play on the campaign trail. Plus, a look at Justice Alito’s flags and the vice presidential sweepstakes. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Josh Gerstein of Politico, Mara Liasson of NPR, Ed O’Keefe CBS News and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.

  • Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 5/17/24: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 5/17/24

    S2024 E20 - 26m 46s

    Closing arguments are coming next week in Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York. We look at Michael Cohen’s testimony and if the probable 2024 Republican nominee will be running as a convicted felon. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker and Steve Inskeep of NPR to discuss this and more.

Extras + Features

  • The rift between GOP, Democrats around the justice system: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The rift between GOP, Democrats around the justice system

    S2024 E24 - 11m 19s

    Former President Trump and Republicans continue to rail against the Justice Department after his conviction on 34 felony counts in New York. Meanwhile, President Biden vows he won’t interfere after his son was found guilty on federal gun charges. The panel discusses the different ways Republicans and Democrats view the American justice system and how it could affect the election.

  • How the campaigns plan to attract battleground state voters: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How the campaigns plan to attract battleground state voters

    S2024 E24 - 12m 49s

    Former President Trump returned to Capitol Hill and met with Republican lawmakers who are fully embracing him as the leader of the party. The panel discusses Trump's desire to expand the electoral map and how Democrats are trying to counter him and other Republicans.

  • Will Trump's guilty verdict matter to voters?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Will Trump's guilty verdict matter to voters?

    S2024 E22 - 14m 40s

    A New York jury has spoken, finding Donald Trump guilty of engaging in a financial scheme to keep the adult film actress Stormy Daniels quiet. The reaction of Republican leaders was to rally around Trump. Evangelical leaders also doubled-down on their support. The panel discusses if any of it will matter to voters.

  • What Trump is looking for in his running mate: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Trump is looking for in his running mate

    S2024 E21 - 7m 31s

    The panel takes a look at what Republicans interested in becoming Donald Trump’s running mate are saying in interviews and what the former president could be looking for in a VP.

  • What Michael Cohen's testimony means for Trump's trial: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Michael Cohen's testimony means for Trump's trial

    S2024 E20 - 16m 24s

    Donald Trump’s allies took turns showing their love for the presumptive Republican nominee outside a Manhattan courthouse where he’s on trial. The visits came just as Michael Cohen, Trump’s former fixer and the prosecution’s star witness, took the stand. The panel discusses Cohen’s testimony and what it means for the prosecution and defense.

  • Where Trump's veepstakes stands after Noem reveals she killed a dog: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Where Trump's veepstakes stands after Noem reveals she killed a dog

    S2024 E19 - 4m 34s

    South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem abruptly ended her book tour following a series of bruising interviews surrounding questions about the killing of her 14-month-old dog and her claim that she met North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un. The fallout has also opened the race for Republicans hoping to be Trump's running mate.

  • Gaza war impacts Israel's normalization with Saudi Arabia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gaza war impacts Israel's normalization with Saudi Arabia

    S2024 E18 - 7m 25s

    President Biden has been forced to address the fallout from the war in Gaza on two fronts. In the United States, pro-Palestinian protests spread across college campuses this week. And abroad, the war remains central to the conversations surrounding what could be a historic security pact involving Saudi Arabia.

Schedule

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 23

    30 Minutes

    Laura Barrón-López, "PBS News Hour"; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times; Ashley Parker, The Washington Post.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 23

    30 Minutes

    Laura Barrón-López, "PBS News Hour"; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times; Ashley Parker, The Washington Post.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 23

    30 Minutes

    Laura Barrón-López, "PBS News Hour"; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times; Ashley Parker, The Washington Post.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 23

    30 Minutes

    Laura Barrón-López, "PBS News Hour"; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times; Ashley Parker, The Washington Post.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 23

    30 Minutes

    Laura Barrón-López, "PBS News Hour"; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times; Ashley Parker, The Washington Post.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 23

    30 Minutes

    Laura Barrón-López, "PBS News Hour"; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times; Ashley Parker, The Washington Post.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 23

    30 Minutes

    Laura Barrón-López, "PBS News Hour"; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times; Ashley Parker, The Washington Post.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 23

    30 Minutes

    Laura Barrón-López, "PBS News Hour"; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times; Ashley Parker, The Washington Post.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Sunday
    Nov 24

    30 Minutes

    Laura Barrón-López, "PBS News Hour"; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times; Ashley Parker, The Washington Post.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Sunday
    Nov 24

    30 Minutes

    Laura Barrón-López, "PBS News Hour"; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times; Ashley Parker, The Washington Post.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Sunday
    Nov 24

    30 Minutes

    Laura Barrón-López, "PBS News Hour"; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times; Ashley Parker, The Washington Post.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Monday
    Nov 25

    30 Minutes

    Laura Barrón-López, "PBS News Hour"; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times; Ashley Parker, The Washington Post.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Monday
    Nov 25

    30 Minutes

    Laura Barrón-López, "PBS News Hour"; Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News; Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times; Ashley Parker, The Washington Post.
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Friday
    Nov 29

    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
    Nov 29

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 30

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 30

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 30

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 30

    30 Minutes

    A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic

    Saturday
    Nov 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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