Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/1/24
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
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/1/24
S2024 E44 - 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.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/11/24
S2024 E41 - 26m 46s
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are ramping up efforts to win undecided and unlikely voters. Election Day is just over three weeks away, but the election is already underway with early voting in many states. Join guest moderator Lisa Desjardins, Jeff Mason of Reuters, Saleha Mohsin of Bloomberg, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post and Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report to discuss more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/4/24
S2024 E40 - 26m 46s
The U.S. is hip-deep in the Middle East conflict, joining Israel in shooting down Iranian missiles this week. Further intensification might change the dynamics of the election in unpredictable ways. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Francesca Chambers of USA Today, Franklin Foer of The Atlantic and David Ignatius of The Washington Post to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/27/24
S2024 E39 - 26m 46s
Kamala Harris confronts one of her political vulnerabilities, immigration, by visiting the southern border. Plus, foreign policy takes center stage as Harris and Donald Trump meet Ukraine’s president. Join guest moderator Laura Barrón-López, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Wendy Benjaminson of Bloomberg News, Adam Harris of The Atlantic and Heidi Przybyla of Politico to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/20/24
S2024 E38 - 26m 46s
Congress is scrambling to avoid a government shutdown just weeks until the election. Plus, a look at the candidate quality problem the Republican Party is facing. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Washington Post Live, McKay Coppins and Caitlin Dickerson of The Atlantic and Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/13/24
S2024 E37 - 26m 46s
Kamala Harris exceeded expectations Tuesday in what, as of now, stands to be the only debate between her and Donald Trump. But will that success help her earn more votes? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Jerusalem Demsas of The Atlantic and Asma Khalid of NPR to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/6/24
S2024 E36 - 24m 10s
Vice President Harris and former President Trump will soon face off in a televised debate. With less than 60 days until the election, the candidates and their running mates are working to sway swing state voters. Join guest moderator William Brangham, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Washington Post Live, Lisa Desjardins of PBS News Hour and Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/30/24
S2024 E35 - 24m 10s
Labor Day marks the final sprint to the election, and as things stand now, the presidential race is a toss-up. We’ll take a close look at the polls in the most crucial swing states and attempt to divine the immediate future. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Francesca Chambers of USA Today, McKay Coppins of The Atlantic, Jeff Mason of Reuters and Domenico Montanaro of NPR to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/23/24
S2024 E34 - 26m 46s
This week at the DNC, Kamala Harris became the first Black woman and first candidate of Asian descent to lead a major party’s presidential ticket. Can she convince swing voters that she'd make a better president than Donald Trump? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Asma Khalid of NPR, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic and Ali Vitali of NBC News to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/16/24
S2024 E33 - 26m 46s
Democrats will gather in Chicago to nominate Kamala Harris to replace President Biden on the ticket. Donald Trump may miss Biden the most, as he will now face a much younger Black woman in November. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Tarini Parti of The Wall Street Journal and Chuck Todd of NBC News to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/9/24
S2024 E32 - 26m 46s
The Democratic and Republican presidential tickets are finally set.
Tim Walz has joined Kamala Harris in the race, and JD Vance is trying to make a positive impact for Donald Trump. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker, Adam Harris of The Atlantic and Michael Scherer of The Washington Post to discuss this and more. -
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/2/24
S2024 E31 - 26m 46s
Kamala Harris seems to be enjoying taking the fight directly to Donald Trump. Trump’s Biden playbook is no longer operative and he’s struggling to find a way to stop Harris’s momentum. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, Elisabeth Bumiller of The New York Times, Steve Inskeep of NPR and Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
Extras + Features
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Why Democrats are starting to publicly criticize Netanyahu
S2024 E12 - 12m 12s
U.S. support for Israel and its controversial prime minister has long been a source of domestic political tension, but never like this past month. Sen. Chuck Schumer, the most senior Jewish official on Capitol Hill. broke with Netanyahu publicly and bitterly last week. Now, House Speaker Mike Johnson is weighing the idea of inviting Netanyahu to address a joint session of Congress.
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Trump suffers legal setbacks as general election kicks off
S2024 E11 - 9m 26s
With the clock ticking down to the November election, former President Donald Trump is facing four criminal trials. This week, more than one judge turned down his attempts to dismiss his cases outright. But a number of delays in these trials is also playing to Trump’s favor.
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Schumer slams Netanyahu while Johnson pushes for Ukraine aid
S2024 E11 - 14m 13s
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer issued a stinging rebuke of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu this week. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson insists he’s looking for a way to pass aid to Ukraine, even if it risks angering far-right members. The panel discusses these notable moves that could have far-reaching implications for U.S. allies and America’s standing.
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What to expect with a likely Biden-Trump rematch in 2024
S2024 E10 - 8m 43s
The last time two U.S. presidents ran against each other was in the 1950s. With another faceoff between Joe Biden and Donald Trump all but certain in the 2024 presidential election, the panel discusses the matchup in depth.
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Biden’s State of the Union performance and his 2024 campaign
S2024 E10 - 12m 16s
Thursday night’s State of the Union proved that President Joe Biden, despite his advanced age, can still deliver an impassioned speech. But it’s not yet clear that voters — including many who think he’s simply too old to run — will get on board.
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McConnell’s legacy and role in Trump's GOP domination
S2024 E9 - 5m 32s
Mitch McConnell’s announcement he will end his tenure as the longest-serving Senate leader in U.S. history solidifies Donald Trump as the leader of today’s Republican Party. The panel discusses his legacy and what's next for the GOP.
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Biden’s and Trump’s electoral weaknesses and strengths
S2024 E9 - 16m 49s
Both President Biden and former President Trump won their respective primaries on Tuesday, but the results revealed vulnerabilities in their 2024 bids for the White House. The panel looks at Biden’s and Trump’s electoral weaknesses and strengths heading into November.
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Ukraine's 2-year fight for survival against Russia
S2024 E8 - 10m 40s
Saturday marks two years since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. The panel discusses Ukraine's fight for survival, its central place in the global struggle between democracies and autocracies, its battlefield difficulties and worries that aid from the U.S. could end.
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If Trump returns office, will he abandon Ukraine to Putin?
S2024 E8 - 10m 58s
The Ukrainians are outmanned, outgunned and struggling against Russia's military and Republicans in the House are in no rush to help. It raises concerns that should Donald Trump return to office, will abandon Ukraine to Vladimir Putin.
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Putin critic Navalny dies at pivotal time for world security
S2024 E7 - 15m 35s
After reports that Putin’s top critic Alexei Navalny has died in prison, President Biden lashed out at Russia and called on House Republicans to pass critical funding for Ukraine. This comes days after former President Trump’s criticism of NATO sparked panic in Europe.
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How Trump’s legal setbacks affect the 2024 election
S2024 E7 - 7m 52s
Former President Trump was dealt another legal blow Friday when a judge ordered him to pay over $350 million in damages in the New York civil fraud suit. How are the latest developments in Trump’s multiple ongoing trials affecting his 2024 campaign strategy?
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How will questions about Biden's age influence voters?
S2024 E6 - 5m 42s
The Trump campaign caught a lucky break after a special counsel report raised questions about President Biden’s memory and age. It left Biden angry and bitter about suggestions he’s too old to serve. But how will it impact voters?
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