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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More than 300 newspapers promote freedom of the press

12m 8s

Hundreds of newspapers across the country ran editorials rebuffing against President Trump’s frequent attacks against the mainstream media. The panelists also discuss the president’s cancellation of a $92 million military parade.

Rep. Chris Collins charged with insider trading

16m 20s

Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., was indicted on insider trading charges this week. Panelists discuss the questions and ethics of such practices and how it could give democrats ammunition in the upcoming midterm elections. Plus, former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman’s tell-all book about President Trump is about to hit store shelves. And, how the 2020 presidential race is starting early

Lawmakers grill Mike Pompeo on Capitol Hill

13m 27s

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testified this week before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee addressing questions about President Donald Trump’s recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Plus, the White House postpones a possible second Trump-Putin summit to 2019 and Putin invites Trump to Moscow.

Ex-Trump attorney’s tapes and alleged Russian agent indicted

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The panelists discussed Friday's New York Times report alleging that Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former lawyer, secretly recorded a conversation with the president. The roundtable’s conversation also turned to the headlines surrounding Maria Butina, the latest Russian charged with interfering in American politics.

A special edition of the Washington Week Extra

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In a special edition of the Washington Week Extra, Robert Costa answers a variety of viewer questions ranging from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the Trump administration’s immigration policy and the president’s upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Costa also discusses exciting developments happening at Washington Week and introduces Gwen Ifill fellow Emilie Plesset.

President Trump to meet with NATO allies in Brussels

7m 30s

The panelists previewed the president’s international agenda next week which includes a stop with NATO allies in Brussels, his first official visit to the United Kingdom and a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

President Trump’s search for a new Supreme Court Justice

11m 28s

This week, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement sparked a political battle over the confirmation of his successor. Panelists continue the show’s discussion about how a new justice could impact policy, midterm politics and President Trump’s legacy.

President Trump’s plan to streamline the government

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The panelists discussed the Trump administration’s calls to reshuffle several federal programs and departments. The group also honored conservative columnist Charles Krauthammer, who passed away this week at age 68.

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

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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

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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.

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