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.

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26m 46s

Jeff Sessions defends family separation at the border

17m 47s

The panelists shared their first-person accounts of the president’s trip to Singapore and also discussed the Trump administration’s defense of its “zero tolerance” immigration policy.

President Trump grants fifth pardon

12m 37s

The panelists recapped the president’s latest pardon, a new study that says more than 4,600 people died during Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, and the culture clashes over recent racist, vulgar celebrity language.

Kelly makes headlines, Pruitt faces more controversies

11m 34s

According to a new report this week, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly called President Donald Trump an idiot. The panelists discussed Kelly’s current standing in the administration, along with the latest questions circling around Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt.

Recapping President Trump’s “Fox and Friends” interview

9m 19s

The panelists discussed the president’s recent wide-ranging phone interview on “Fox and Friends,” along with the findings from House Intelligence Committee's Republican-lead investigation into potential Russian collusion in the 2016 election.

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.

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