Washington Week with The Atlantic

News and Public Affairs Series / 22 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.

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Will Speaker Johnson survive the threat to oust him?

11m 53s

House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing the first direct threat to his speakership. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate against him for working with Democrats to fund the government. The panel discusses whether Johnson can survive or if he will need a deal with Democrats to help him keep the job.

Schumer slams Netanyahu while Johnson pushes for Ukraine aid

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.

Trump suffers legal setbacks as general election kicks off

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.

Biden’s State of the Union performance and his 2024 campaign

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.

What to expect with a likely Biden-Trump rematch in 2024

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.

McConnell’s legacy and role in Trump's GOP domination

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.

Biden’s and Trump’s electoral weaknesses and strengths

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.

If Trump returns office, will he abandon Ukraine to Putin?

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.

Ukraine's 2-year fight for survival against Russia

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.

How Trump’s legal setbacks affect the 2024 election

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?

Putin critic Navalny dies at pivotal time for world security

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.

Will tanking bipartisan border deal help or hurt Trump?

18m 4s

Donald Trump exercised his power on the Republican Party by getting Senate allies to reject the bipartisan border deal. It leaves funding for Ukraine, border security and aid to Israel and Taiwan caught up in the vortex of dysfunctional Capitol Hill politics.

How will questions about Biden's age influence voters?

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?

How foreign conflicts could sway American voters in November

12m 5s

With growing tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, it's unclear if the mounting conflicts will spill over into the voting booth. The panel discusses how foreign relations could sway Americans as they head for a potential Biden-Trump rematch this November.

Will Iran-backed militias back down after U.S. strikes?

12m 1s

The U.S. retaliated against Iranian assets after three American soldiers were killed in Jordan. Will Iran and the militias it sponsors back down, or is this the beginning of a new phase in the decades-old confrontation between the U.S. and the Islamic republic?

Trump nears GOP nomination as campaign plays out in court

11m 29s

Donald Trump is closing in on the GOP presidential nomination, achieving something at this early stage that very few candidates have attained and opening the door for the longest general election season in recent history. But his campaign will play out to a large degree in courtrooms, as it did Friday in New York, where a jury ordered him to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defaming her.

As rematch takes shape, Biden uses Trump's tactics

4m 38s

Following the New Hampshire primaries, the 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be a rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. But as Biden picks up his campaign, some are wondering whether he is trying to beat the Republican frontrunner at his own game.

Trump looks to New Hampshire after big win in Iowa

16m 8s

After Donald Trump's win in Iowa, more Republicans are coalescing around the former president, some potentially vying to become his vice president. This as Trump looks for another victory in the New Hampshire primary.

Biden faces unpredictable world as multiple conflicts erupt

7m 30s

President Biden and his administration are increasingly facing an unpredictable world, with the war in Gaza, fighting between Iran and Pakistan and America's military retaliation against the Houthis in Yemen. Those recent conflicts are raising questions about continued support for the war in Ukraine and whether there will be political implications for Biden in the 2024 presidential election.

Concerns over America's aging leaders

9m 32s

For the second time in as many months, the top Republican in the Senate, Mitch McConnell, froze at an event while answering questions from reporters. And a new poll shows three-quarters of the public thinks that President Biden, who is 80, is too old to serve another term as president.

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