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 E21

26m 46s

EXTRA: Who pays the price in a trade war?

12m 2s

Reporters from Iowa Public Radio and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joined the conversation to share their on-the-ground reporting on how farmers, communities, and the 2020 vote in their key swing states could be impacted by a trade war.

EXTRA: Trump administration announces new immigration policy

9m 27s

The panelists discussed the Trump administration’s new “public charge” rule, aimed at denying green cards and citizenship to legal immigrants who use public aid programs.

EXTRA: Tragedy in El Paso and Dayton

13m 43s

After 31 people were killed in two mass shootings last weekend, reporters from Texas and Ohio joined Robert Costa on the latest #WashWeekPBS Extra to discuss how their communities of El Paso and Dayton are coping after tragedy.

EXTRA: Next DNI pick remains unsettled

12m 33s

The panelists discussed the recent resignation of Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, along with President Donald Trump’s controversial nomination -- and later withdrawal -- of U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe. The panelists also discussed the state of the election security bill recently blocked by Mitch McConnell.

EXTRA: Previewing Robert Mueller's testimony

9m 34s

Former special counsel Robert Mueller goes before two congressional committees next week to talk about the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. The panelists previewed next week's testimony.

EXTRA: UK ambassador resigns

9m 31s

The panelists discussed the resignation of British Ambassador to the United States Kim Darroch after cables leaked in which he called the Trump administration “inept” and “dysfunctional."

EXTRA: Recapping this week in the 2020 presidential race

12m 5s

After several 2020 Democratic presidential candidates spent their July 4th holiday campaigning in early voting states, the panelists gave context and analysis on the latest updates on the race.

Where are Congressional Democrats on impeachment?

9m 33s

The panelists discussed additional updates on the 2020 presidential race, Hope Hicks' recent testimony at a closed-door hearing on Capitol Hill, and where Congressional Democrats currently stand on the issue of impeachment.

Latest updates on the 2020 presidential race

10m 13s

After President Donald Trump traded attacks with former vice president and current 2020 candidate Joe Biden, the conversation turned to the latest updates from the campaign trail.

U.S. and Mexico reach agreement, avoid tariffs

8m 46s

The panelists gave instant reaction moments after President Donald Trump tweeted on June 7 that the United States had reached a signed agreement with Mexico. Tariffs on the country were set to begin June 10. The discussion also touched on the latest developments on the 2020 campaign trail.

How will social media platforms deal with disinformation?

9m 36s

After Facebook recently refused to take down an altered video of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, the panelists discussed the complex relationship between politicians and Silicon Valley when it comes to regulation and political fundraising.

EXTRA: What is Pennsylvania’s role in the 2020 election?

11m 23s

With the first debate for Democratic presidential candidates set for next month, the panelists discussed what critical role the state of Pennsylvania could play in the 2020 race.

Discussing the expanding 2020 race

9m 33s

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock and New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio became the latest Democrats to join the 2020 presidential race this week. As the current list of Democratic candidates clocks in at 24, the panelists discussed the latest developments in campaign 2020.

Latest foreign policy developments

11m 53s

The panelists discussed the move to nominate Patrick Shanahan as the country's new defense secretary. The group also recapped President Trump's new calls to lower prescription drug costs.

Synagogue shooting: What can be done to stop the attacks?

10m 18s

After a gunman killed one person and injured three others at a California synagogue last week, the panelists discussed what was behind the shooting and what is being done to stop gun violence.

Recapping the 'She the People' forum

10m 31s

Eight of the 21 Democratic presidential candidates traveled to Texas this week to speak at the “She the People” event. It’s the first ever presidential candidate forum focused on women of color. The panelists recapped the event, looking at what role one of the Democratic Party’s most loyal voting groups will play in the race for the White House.

Discussing “The Hill to Die On” with Jake Sherman

10m 11s

Robert Costa and Jake Sherman discuss “The Hill to Die On.” Sherman is the co-author of the new book, which gives an illuminating look inside Congress and how key players jockey for influence – and President Donald Trump’s ear.

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