Washington Week with The Atlantic

News and Public Affairs Series / 23 Seasons

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.

Watch Latest: S2025 E17

26m 46s

The Washington Week Bookshelf: “Nightmare Scenario”

16m 10s

The Washington Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb & Damian Paletta join moderator Yamiche Alcindor for an in-depth discussion into the Trump administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, from their new book “Nightmare Scenario.” Panel: Yasmeen Abutaleb of The Washington Post, Damian Paletta of The Washington Post

Vice President Kamala Harris Visits The Border

12m 37s

Kamala Harris visited the U.S.-Mexico border for the first time as vice president. The panel also discussed President Biden’s missed COVID-19 vaccination goals and the challenges in vaccinating more Americans. Panel: Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Eva McKend of Spectrum News, Mike Memoli of NBC News, Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News

Juneteenth: The Newest American Federal Holiday

10m 45s

President Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S. The panel discussed the racial injustice the country continues to face, plus Vice President Kamala Harris’s historic march in a Pride parade. Panel: Kaitlan Collins of CNN, Pete Williams of NBC News, Anne Gearan of The Washington Post, Garrett Haake of NBC News

President Biden’s Upcoming Trip Abroad

15m 1s

The panel takes an in-depth look into President Biden’s upcoming overseas meetings with the G7 and NATO, and his meeting with Russian President Putin. The panel also discussed the ongoing crisis in Haiti, Biden raises the alarm about the future of democracy. Panel: Leigh Ann Caldwell of NBC News, Astead Herndon of The New York Times, Anita Kumar of POLITICO, Annie Linskey of The Washington Post

America Faces Its History of Race Violence

18m 10s

Next week marks the 100-year anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre that ravaged a community known as “Black Wall Street.” The panel also discussed the 1917 East St. Louis Massacre, the gaps in our education, & what the major political and culture changes seen in the country over the past year. Panel: Trymaine Lee of MSNBC, Wesley Lowery of 60 Minutes+, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR, Sara Sidner of CNN

Abortion Rights Under Fire & the latest on COVID Restriction

13m 48s

The Supreme Court announced it will take up a case that challenges Roe v. Wade, as states pass new laws restricting abortion access. The panel also discussed the latest CDC guidance on masks, and how businesses are struggling to adjust in a post-COVID vaccine world. Panel: Andrea Mitchell of NBC News & MSNBC, Rachel Scott of ABC News, Asma Khalid of NPR, Jeff Zeleny of CNN

Israeli-Palestinian Crisis & Racial Gap in School Reopening

14m 59s

President Biden is facing pressure from all sides as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militia group Hamas escalates. The panel also discussed how the pandemic revealed racial disparities in students returning to school. Panel: Eugene Daniels of POLITICO, Kasie Hunt of NBC News, Susan Page of USA Today, Manu Raju of CNN

Separated Families Reunite, What’s Next on Immigration?

12m 46s

The Biden administration announced some of the first reunifications of families separated at the border under former President Trump. The panel also discussed Biden’s plans to handle the sharp rise in child migrants at the border and prospects for reform. Panel: Dan Balz of The Washington Post, Errin Haines of The 19th, Weijia Jiang of CBS News, Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News

The Latest on Police Reform in Washington

7m 2s

A bipartisan group of members of Congress are negotiating plans for a potential new effort at passing police reform. The panel discussed the prospects for reform passing & recent police-related deaths. Rachel Scott of ABC News guest moderates. Panel: Geoff Bennett of NBC News, Lisa Desjardins of the PBS NewsHour, Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post

“Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power”

11m 9s

Susan Page of USA Today discusses the life and legacy of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and how she battled her way through the world of politics despite being underestimated, second-guessed and criticized by many. Peter Baker of The New York Times guest moderates. Panel: Susan Page of USA Today

100 Days Since the Capitol Insurrection

14m 59s

The insurrection at the Capitol on January 6th scarred the nation, and the pieces that led to that day are still being put together. The panel discussed where the country stands since the event and what we’ve learned. Nancy Cordes of CBS News guest moderates. Panel: Eugene Daniels of POLITICO, Anne Gearan of The Washington Post, Kasie Hunt of NBC News, Wesley Lowery of 60 Minutes+

The Latest on Gun Control & Infrastructure

9m 2s

The panel discussed how the Biden administration will enact gun control measures and reinforce the nation’s infrastructure. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report guest moderates. Panel: Errin Haines of The 19th, Eamon Javers of CNBC, Jane Mayer of The New Yorker

CDC Warns of Possible COVID-19 Surge

9m 58s

President Biden is urging states to enforce mask mandates as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise.The panel discussed how the Biden administration will balance vaccine rollouts amid a growing number of cases. Lisa Desjardins of The PBS NewsHour guest moderates. Panel: Wesley Lowery of 60 Minutes+, Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR

President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy

11m 30s

President Biden's taking a different approach from former President Trump when it comes to foreign policy. The panel also discussed how the U.S. plans to help move a massive cargo ship stuck in the Suez Canal. Peter Baker of The New York Times guest moderates. Panel: Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Sahil Kapur of NBC News, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post, Errin Haines of The 19th

U.S. Reaches President Biden’s Goal of 100 Million Vaccines

10m 3s

President Biden met his goal of administering 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office. The panel discussed Biden’s tour promoting the passage of a $1.9 trillion economic relief package & the challenges that remain ahead. Rachel Scott of ABC News guest moderates. Panel: Laura Barrón-López of POLITICO, Weijia Jiang of CBS News, Dan Balz of The Washington Post

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Political Storm

9m 46s

Democratic leaders from New York are calling for NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign, after multiple allegations of sexual assault & underreporting of nursing home deaths on his watch. The panel discussed Cuomo’s future as a political figure as the pandemic continues. Susan Davis of NPR guest moderates. Panel: Eamon Javers of CNBC, Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post, Susan Page of USA Today

Cuomo’s Political Scandal & Biden’s Cabinet Challenges

13m 11s

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing backlash after being accused of sexual misconduct. The panel also discussed challenges for President Biden’s nominees to key positions. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report guest moderates. Panel: Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Amna Nawaz of The PBS NewsHour

President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy Decisions

13m 27s

President Biden launched his first overseas military action by striking Syria. The panel talked about Biden's move to not penalize Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince for Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Peter Baker of The New York Times guest moderates. Panel: Susan Davis of NPR, Errin Haines of The 19th, Mark Mazzetti of The New York Times, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post

President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy Push

9m 55s

President Joe Biden said America is back during a speech at the Munich Security Conference. The panel discussed Biden’s plans to restart nuclear negotiations with Iran & re-committing the country to NATO. Weijia Jiang of CBS News guest moderates. Panel: Ed O’Keefe of CBS News, Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR

President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 Agenda

7m 11s

As the Senate grapples with impeachment, President Biden kept COVID at the forefront. The panel discussed Biden’s efforts to get Americans vaccinated & the $1.9 trillion relief bill. Jonathan Karl of ABC News guest moderates. Panel: Rachael Bade of POLITICO, Julie Pace of The Associated Press, Philip Rucker of The Washington Post, Rachel Scott of ABC News

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