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 E16

26m 46s

A tribute to Barbara Bush

8m 39s

A tribute to former First Lady Barbara Bush. Plus, a new Senate rule change that allows babies to be brought onto the chamber floor during votes. The change was spurred by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who recently gave birth to baby Maile.

Trump’s battle with Amazon, developments in the Russia probe

13m 33s

The panelists discussed President Trump’s attacks on Amazon along with the latest updates in the ongoing Russia probe. Panelists also discussed Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s upcoming appearance before Congress to address recent data misuse.

Citizenship question on the 2020 Census causes controversy

12m 38s

A new question is slated to pop up on the country's next Census: "Is this person a citizen of the United States?" The panelists discussed the controversy and lawsuits surrounding the move, along with the latest updates in both a potential meeting with North Korea and the ongoing Russia probe.

Previewing Saturday's ‘March for Our Lives’

11m 54s

As many as 500,000 students are expected to head to Washington this weekend for the ‘March for Our Lives’ event focused on school safety. The panelists discussed if the movement could play into the midterm elections. The group also talked about Stormy Daniels’ upcoming ‘60 minutes’ interview and the three pending lawsuits against President Trump.

The power struggle over security clearances continues

9m 9s

The panelists discussed the power struggle over security clearances between Jared Kushner and Chief of Staff John Kelly, along with a Democratic state legislature win in Kentucky that could be indicative of the 2018 midterm elections.

Mitt Romney announces Senate bid

14m 28s

The panelists discussed former Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s Senate announcement, two new Cabinet members who are having their travel expenses scrutinized, and the new details surrounding an alleged affair between President Trump and adult entertainer Stormy Daniels.

Top Justice Department official steps down

11m 17s

The table discussed Rachel Brand's departure, the latest updates in the Russia probe, and the impact of former Republican National Committee finance chair Steve Wynn stepping down from his casino empire.

Divisions in Congress remain deep over immigration

12m 19s

After Tuesday’s State of the Union address, the panelists discuss the divisions that remain between Democrats and Republicans, along with the growing list of GOP retirements.

The battle over immigration and DACA continues

23m 48s

Fallout from the government shutdown continues as President Donald Trump offers a new path to citizenship for “Dreamers.” The panelists also looked ahead to Tuesday’s State of the Union and recapped Vice President Mike Pence's first year in office.

Explaining the new Medicaid work requirements

24m 25s

Robert Costa discussed the latest details in the Russia probe with The Washington Post’s Carol Leonnig and Mark Mazzetti from The New York Times, broke down the new Medicaid work requirement with Reid Wilson from The Hill, and recapped President Trump’s first year in office with this week’s panelists.

Will Oprah run for president in 2020?

15m 13s

As soon as media mogul Oprah Winfrey finished a stirring speech at Sunday’s Golden Globes, social media surged with calls for her to run for president in 2020. The panelists discussed the likelihood of the possibility, along with the reauthorization of FISA and how the 2018 midterms are shaping up.

What could the 2018 legislative agenda look like?

23m 49s

President Donald Trump and GOP leaders are set to meet at Camp David this weekend to map out the agenda for the new year. The panelists discussed what the legislative priorities could look like and the president's foreign policy challenges.

What could the political landscape look like in 2018?

24m 25s

One of 2018's biggest political questions is if Republicans will be able to hold their single-party control of Congress, or if Democrats have any momentum to flip one or both houses. Robert Costa and the table take a look at both domestic and international issues that may arise in the new year.

Recapping the Alabama Senate race

24m 25s

A special election for an Alabama Senate seat consumed headlines across the country this week. After Democrat Doug Jones defeated Republican Roy Moore, the panelists discussed how both parties' agendas could be jolted and how next year's midterm elections could be impacted.

The impact of President Trump's Jerusalem decision

24m 25s

President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has triggered unrest in the region and raised concerns about the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians. The conversation also turned to the latest revelations from special prosecutor Robert Mueller’s investigation.

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