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

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.

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.

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