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

What does a Mar-a-Lago security breach mean for Pres. Trump?

9m 46s

A 32-year-old woman from China was recently arrested after gaining access to President Donald Trump's private club in Florida. She was carrying four cell phones and computer material designed to cause damage. The panelists discussed what this breach means for the president.

EXTRA: What's getting done in a divided government?

12m 11s

Months into a divided government, the reporters opened their notebooks to give insight and analysis on what's really getting done. Plus, the conversation also turned to the latest in the 2020 race.

EXTRA: 2020: Who's in, who's out?

11m 34s

Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown each announced they would not seek the Democratic nomination for president. The panelists discussed the latest in the growing 2020 field.

EXTRA: The impact of CPAC

8m 59s

This week, as President Donald Trump faced challenges at home and abroad, the Conservative Political Action Conference kicked off in the Washington area. The annual event has been a gathering place for the right wing for decades. Panelists discussed the first few days of CPAC and previewed the president’s weekend speech.

EXTRA: 2020 presidential campaign heats up

15m 47s

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders became the latest candidate to throw his hat into the ring of 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls. The panelists discussed the current field. Plus, the conversation turned to North Carolina, where the state’s election board has ordered a do-over in a contested race after a GOP operative was accused of ballot tampering.

PODCAST: Virginia Democrats in disarray

11m 4s

As Washington lawmakers try to navigate divided government, top Democrats in Virginia are embroiled in scandal. Panelists pull back the layers on the problems in the Commonwealth and what it means for the Democratic Party.

PODCAST: Looking ahead to the State of the Union

10m 23s

President Donald Trump will deliver his postponed State of the Union address to a divided Congress Tuesday night, as the threat of a second government shutdown looms over Washington. Panelists discuss the history and politics of the annual event and what to expect from President Trump’s speech.

PODCAST: Campaign 2020

11m 6s

It’s been two years this week since President Donald Trump took office, and Democrats who hope to replace him in the Oval Office are starting to line up. What do these Democratic contenders bring to the table and how might they reshape politics in America?

PODCAST: Washington power play

12m 7s

He’s known for his book “The Art of the Deal” and she’s been making deals with lawmakers on Capitol Hill for three decades. Now they’re facing off in the longest government shutdown in history. Panelists discuss the dynamic between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Donald Trump.

PODCAST: The Russia probe continues

12m 33s

Many federal agencies are shut down, but in the background, investigations into allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election continue. Panelists discuss the latest developments with the special counsel and Congress.

PODCAST: White House chief of staff search

9m 56s

The White House chief of staff job has traditionally been seen as one of the best jobs in Washington, but these days, there is nothing traditional about the world of politics. Panelists discuss President Trump’s decision to appoint Mick Mulvaney, the Office of Management and Budget director, as acting White House chief of staff.

PODCAST: President Trump’s trade war with China

11m 16s

Panelists discuss the volatile week on Wall Street after talk of a possible trade war between the U.S. and China causes stock market trouble. Plus, a group of key lawmakers move to punish Saudi Arabia for the brutal murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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