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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FULL EPISODE: Mass shootings in America

S2019 E57 / 24m 43s

After 31 people died in mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio last weekend, the panelists discussed President Donald Trump's response, criticism from Democrats, and what type of gun control legislation could possibly come next. The conversation later turned to the shakeup with the administration's director of national intelligence.

FULL EPISODE: Recapping the recent Democratic debates

S2019 E56 / 25m

After the 2020 Democratic candidates squared off on the debate stage over two nights in Detroit, the panelists shared insight and analysis on the contenders’ performances and the direction of the party. The conversation later turned to the impact of the latest economic news in the wake of interest rate cuts and ongoing trade wars.

FULL EPISODE: What did we learn from Mueller's testimony?

S2019 E55 / 24m 59s

After former special counsel Robert Mueller testified on Capitol Hill this week, the panelists discussed possible next steps for Democrats in Congress and the future of election security in the wake of Russian election interference. The conversation also turned to the latest economic news and the federal budget deal.

FULL EPISODE: President Donald Trump vs. the "squad"

S2019 E54 / 24m 44s

The panelists gave context and analysis on several events that made up another turbulent week, including President Donald Trump's renewed attacks against four Congresswomen and the administration's new asylum policy.

FULL EPISODE: Census and citizenship

S2019 E52 / 24m 43s

President Donald Trump finds himself at odds with his administration over the 2020 census and a citizenship question. The panelists recapped the latest updates on that front. The discussion also turned to the border detention crisis and the president's "Salute to America" festivities on the National Mall.

Border crisis jolts Congress, recapping Democratic debates

S2019 E51 / 24m 13s

The panelists recapped the latest developments with the ongoing crisis at the border, analyzed this week's Democratic presidential debates, and previewed President Donald Trump's weekend meeting with China's President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit.

Tensions with Iran rise, latest updates in 2020 race

S2019 E49 / 24m 40s

After President Donald Trump called off a strike against Iran shortly before launch Thursday, the panelists discussed the rising tensions surrounding the situation. The conversation also turned to the latest updates on the 2020 presidential race.

Tensions between the United States and Iran rise

S2019 E48 / 24m 40s

The panelists covered several of the week's biggest headlines, including the rising tensions between the United States and Iran, the fallout over President Trump's recent comments regarding receiving foreign campaign intelligence, and the announcement that Sarah Sanders will soon be stepping down as White House press secretary.

Recapping President Donald Trump's trip to Europe

S2019 E47 / 21m 47s

The panelists discussed the president's recent trip to Europe, where he commemorated the 75th anniversary of D-Day and pledged a "phenomenal" post-Brexit trade deal with the United Kingdom. The group also discussed the president's call for tariffs on Mexico. NOTE: At 8:31 p.m. EST on June 7, the president tweeted that the United States had reached an agreement with Mexico.

Special counsel Robert Mueller speaks out

S2019 E46 / 21m 47s

After years of silence on his investigation, special counsel Robert Mueller spoke out on Wednesday to defend his team's work. The panelists discussed what could come next after his remarks. The conversation also turned to the president's new plan for tariffs on Mexico.

President Donald Trump vs. Congress

S2019 E45 / 24m 28s

After President Donald Trump left a meeting with Democratic leaders this week, the panelists discussed the current political warfare in Washington. The group also previewed the president’s upcoming trip to Japan and other updates on the foreign policy front.

Merit-based immigration, abortion in America

S2019 E44 / 24m 23s

After the Trump administration reached an agreement with Canada and Mexico to lift tariffs on steel and aluminum being shipped to the United States, the panelists discussed if the move could jolt the negotiations to end the trade war between the U.S. and China. The show’s conversation also turned to President Donald Trump’s new merit-based immigration proposal and other topics.

Fallout from the Mueller report continues

S2019 E43 / 24m 48s

The panelists discussed President Donald Trump's move to assert executive privilege over the release of special counsel Robert Mueller's full report as some Democratic leaders declare that the country is in a "constitutional crisis." Plus, the conversation turned to the ongoing trade battle between China and the United States after the two countries failed to reach a trade deal.

Attorney General William Barr under fire

S2019 E42 / 24m 48s

As tensions between the Trump administration and Capitol Hill continue to escalate over special counsel Robert Mueller’s report, the panelists recapped Attorney General Bill Barr’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week, along with the impact of a recently released letter from the special counsel to the attorney general.

A standoff over congressional oversight, Biden joins 2020

S2019 E41 / 24m 48s

President Donald Trump has launched a high-stakes showdown with Democrats following the release of the Mueller report, as Democrats push to have former White House attorney Don McGahn testify as part of an obstruction of justice investigation that could lead to impeachment. The panelists discussed the possible constitutional showdown, along with the latest in the 2020 race.

Analyzing the Mueller report

S2019 E40 / 24m 48s

Attorney General William Barr declared that special counsel Robert Mueller's probe concluded that President Donald Trump did not commit a crime. However, Mueller's team did not exonerate the president. After the release of Mueller’s 448-page report this week, the panelists discussed what the report reveals, the questions it raises, and the impact it may have on the Trump presidency.

How far will Pres. Trump go to address the migrant surge?

S2019 E39 / 24m 47s

The president underscored his hardline stance on immigration this week, confirming reports that his administration may transfer immigrant detainees to sanctuary cities. The panelists discussed the crackdown on immigration. Plus, the conversation also turned to the continued fallout from special counsel Robert Mueller’s report.

Border battle, fallout from the Mueller report continues

S2019 E38 / 24m 48s

The panelists discussed President Donald Trump walking backing his threat to close border, the continued fallout surrounding the Mueller report, and allegations made against former Vice President Joe Biden.

Fallout from the Mueller probe continues

S2019 E37 / 25m 7s

Attorney General William Barr says Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence of collusion between the campaign of now-President Donald Trump and Russia. The panelists discussed the fallout from the probe and what comes next. The conversation also turned to the current state of healthcare in America.

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