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.

Watch: S2024 E51

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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/22/24

S2024 E12 / 26m 46s

As President Biden and other Democrats grow more critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Republicans are eager to turn support for Israel into a presidential campaign wedge issue. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, Franklin Foer of The Atlantic, Jonathan Karl of ABC News and Nikole Killion of CBS News to discuss this and more.

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/15/24

S2024 E11 / 26m 45s

Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Speaker Johnson’s changing positions on hot button wars abroad are causing rifts within their parties, as President Biden fights to salvage his foreign policy agenda. Join moderator Laura Barrón-López, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times, Scott MacFarlane of CBS News, Todd Zillich of NPR’s 1A and Jim Sciutto of CNN to discuss this and more.

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/8/24

S2024 E10 / 24m 10s

Between Super Tuesday and President Biden’s State of the Union address, the 2024 election continues to come into sharper focus. With a Biden vs. Trump matchup all but set, it’s going to be one of the strangest, and longest, general elections in history. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Asma Khalid of NPR and Carlos Lozada of The New York Times to discuss this and more.

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/23/24

S2024 E8 / 24m 10s

It’s been two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For a while, it seemed as if Ukraine had the upper hand in its war to remain free, Russia is again on the attack. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, David Ignatius of The Washington Post and Lara Seligman of Politico for a discussion about the state of the war.

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/16/24

S2024 E7 / 26m 46s

The death of outspoken Putin critic and opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrives at a pivotal moment for world security and the war in Ukraine. Plus, Trump is dealt back-to-back legal blows. Join moderator Frank Foer, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, Carl Hulse of The New York Times, Perry Stein of The Washington Post, and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/9/24

S2024 E6 / 26m 46s

Donald Trump cements his status as the leader of the Republican Party after his Senate allies tank the bipartisan border deal and a Justice Department report raises questions about Biden’s memory and age. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, James Bennet of The Economist, John Dickerson of CBS News, Josh Gerstein of Politico and Amna Nawaz of PBS NewsHour to discuss this and more.

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/2/24

S2024 E5 / 26m 45s

The U.S. is in the midst of a multipronged attack against Iranian-sponsored militias. The Middle East was already boiling, and President Biden seems loath to escalate, but he also felt he had no choice. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker, Lara Seligman of Politico and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/26/24

S2024 E4 / 26m 46s

Donald Trump's victory in New Hampshire brought him closer to the GOP presidential nomination just days before he was ordered to pay out $83.3 million for defamation. Meanwhile, President Biden ramps up his campaign. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, Tom Nichols of The Atlantic, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post and Chuck Todd of NBC News for a discussion.

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/19/24

S2024 E3 / 26m 45s

Donald Trump secured a big win from Iowa caucus-goers and appears poised to become the Republican nominee in New Hampshire as President Biden contends with an increasingly unpredictable world in the Middle East. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Adam Harris of The Atlantic, Asma Khalid of NPR and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal for a discussion on these stories.

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/12/24

S2024 E2 / 26m 45s

The Iowa caucuses are days away and the Republican front-runner is setting a pattern for the year, moving between the campaign trail and the courtroom. As Trump manages legal challenges, President Biden is dealing with the rest of the world. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Josh Gerstein of Politico, Steve Inskeep of NPR, Nikole Killion of CBS News and Adrienne LaFrance of The Atlantic to discuss.

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/5/24

S2024 E1 / 26m 46s

It's the third anniversary of Jan. 6 and just over 300 days until the election. The leading Republican is the man who many believe inspired the insurrection and President Biden is sagging in popularity. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, Josh Dawsey of The Washington Post and Jerusalem Demsas of The Atlantic to discuss more.

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