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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Special counsel Robert Mueller submits report to DOJ

S2019 E36 / 25m 7s

Hours after special counsel Robert Mueller completed his investigation and delivered his report to the Attorney General, the panelists discussed what information from the document could eventually be released to the public and other developments that could come next. The conversation also turned to President Donald Trump's recent attacks on the late Senator John McCain and the latest U.S. foreign

FULL EPISODE: GOP bucks President Trump

S2019 E35 / 22m 32s

President Donald Trump signed his first veto Friday, rejecting a resolution that would have ended his national emergency. A dozen GOP senators broke ranks, supporting the measure that would have diverted federal money to a border barrier. The panelists discussed what it all means and what comes next.

FULL EPISODE: Trump on defense, Democrats in damage control

S2019 E34 / 21m 42s

As special counsel Robert Mueller's probe appears to be winding down, Democrats are stepping up their investigations into President Donald Trump. The panelists discussed the latest in the investigations, the resignation of White House communications director Bill Shine, the latest economic numbers, and the recently-passed congressional resolution denouncing bigotry.

FULL EPISODE: Trump’s challenges at home and abroad

S2019 E33 / 21m 41s

President Trump returned from a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to more challenges than when he departed. Panelists recapped the summit in that resulted in no deal, and the allegations by his former attorney Michael Cohen. Plus, the panelists discussed the New York Times report claiming the president ordered officials to grant his son-in-law a top security clearance.

FULL EPISODE: The latest developments in the Mueller report

S2019 E32 / 24m 17s

Attorney General William Barr may announce as early as next week the end of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. The politically-charged probe into the Russian attack on the 2016 election has loomed over President Donald Trump for two years. The panelists discussed the potential impact of the report’s release, along with the investigations into President Donald Trump. The group

FULL EPISODE: A new border wall battle

S2019 E29 / 24m 18s

This week, President Donald Trump accepted a bipartisan spending deal allowing the government to stay open, and declared a national emergency to build on his border wall. What happens next? Panelists also discussed the confirmation of Attorney General William Barr and the latest investigation revelations.

FULL EPISODE: Compromise in this divided government

S2019 E28 / 24m 16s

This week, President Donald Trump delivered a sharp message to Democrats during his State of the Union address. Panelists recap the latest flash points in the Trump Administration’s face-off with the opposing party, including congressional investigations and the battle over the border.

FULL EPISODE: A war of words over intelligence

S2019 E27 / 24m 17s

Days after President Donald Trump lashed out at his Intelligence chiefs’ stark assessment of global threats, he downplayed disagreements saying they’re all on the same page. Plus, the partial government shutdown may be over, but how long will it last? The budget and border wall funding standoff continues as the February 15th deadline approaches.

FULL EPISODE: A short-term shutdown fix

S2019 E26 / 24m 17s

Five weeks into the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, President Donald Trump announces a bipartisan deal to reopen the government until mid-February, while immigration and border wall funding negotiation continues. Panelists also discuss the latest development in the ongoing Russia probe- the indictment and arrest of longtime Trump ally Roger Stone.

FULL EPISODE: Mueller’s office disputes explosive report

S2019 E25 / 24m 17s

Less than 24 hours after an explosive Buzzfeed News report claimed President Trump directed his former attorney Michael Cohen to lie to Congress, special counsel Robert Mueller’s office disputed it as “not accurate.” Panelists discuss the rare public statement and the ongoing shutdown stalemate.

FULL EPISODE: The shutdown showdown continues

S2019 E24 / 24m 17s

This week, negotiations between President Trump and Democrats broke down, extending the partial government shutdown toward what will be the longest in U.S. history. The president also visited the southern border, and thousands of government workers did not receive their expected paychecks. What’s next for the shutdown showdown?

FULL EPISODE: New year, new Congress, same shutdown

S2019 E23 / 24m 17s

After two years of Republican dominance in Washington, Democrats have officially taken control of the House as the 116th Congress convenes. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made history reclaiming the gavel, while the government remains shutdown. What can we expect in this new era of divided government?

FULL EPISODE: Government shutdown and a look ahead to 2019

S2019 E22 / 25m 9s

The government shutdown continues as Democrats refuse to approve the $5 billion in funding that President Donald Trump is demanding for a border wall. While the debate over the border wall was unfolding, DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen traveled to Texas following the death of a second migrant child in border patrol custody, and the president and First Lady made a surprise visit to troops in Iraq.

FULL EPISODE: Congress on the brink

S2019 E21 / 25m 10s

The clock is ticking as lawmakers on Capitol Hill scramble to prevent a government shutdown. Plus, a cabinet shakeup after the president decides to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria, sending shock waves throughout Washington and the market into a tailspin.

FULL EPISODE: Legal dilemmas and a shutdown showdown

S2019 E20 / 25m 9s

President Donald Trump is in damage control, facing a barrage of investigations and political challenges ahead of a divided government next year, as a partial government shutdown looms over Washington.

FULL EPISODE: New clues in Robert Mueller’s Russia probe

S2019 E19 / 25m 9s

New federal court documents provide a glimpse into the progress, and scope of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe. Is the investigation winding down? Or up? Plus, staff turbulence shakes up President Donald Trump’s circle. And, the nation remembers President George H.W. Bush.

FULL EPISODE: Russia probe developments follow Trump abroad

S2019 E18 / 22m 34s

As President Donald Trump appears on the world stage at the G20 summit in Argentina, the cloud of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe hangs over Washington. Panelists discuss the latest reporting and what this week’s developments mean for the ongoing investigation.

FULL EPISODE: Looking ahead to the 116th Congress

S2019 E17 / 22m 33s

As members of Congress spend Thanksgiving weekend with family and put the 2018 midterm elections behind them, Robert Costa and this week’s panel look ahead to January, and the new era of divided government in Washington. Will there be bipartisanship or political war?

FULL EPISODE: Post-election turmoil in Washington

S2019 E16 / 25m 9s

In wake of elections that fractured Republicans' control in Washington, the Russia probe looms over President Donald Trump. What’s next for special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation? Plus, the CIA concludes the Saudi Crown Prince ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. And, House Democrats confront a leadership tussle on Capitol Hill.

FULL EPISODE: A shakeup at the Department of Justice

S2019 E15 / 25m 10s

A shakeup at the Department of Justice rattles Washington, raising questions about special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe. Plus, Democrats gain control of the House of Representatives in this week’s historic midterm elections, leaving Congress and a country divided.

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