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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26m 46s

Webcast Extra - July 8, 2011

8m 36s

On the Webcast EXTRA: Debt reduction talks continue this weekend, what's different this time? Also, a report on why unemployment numbers are more structured than usual. And the panel discusses how the GOP Presidential candidates are responding to the unemployment issue. Plus, a discussion on the pending Nadal Hasan trial and the violence in Syria.

Webcast Extra - July 1, 2011

8m 26s

The Congress debates the debt ceiling and sides are taken on tax breaks versus spending. How will the same-sex marriage debate play in the 2010 presidential election? Plus, an update on Rick Perry and Sarah Palin's presidential plans. Also, Christine Lagarde begins her new position as IMF Chief next week. And a preview of next year's Supreme Court docket.

Webcast Extra - June 24, 2011

8m 56s

The panel discusses the two votes in the House of Representatives concerning U.S. involvement in Libya and if the plan to draw down in Afghanistan is a sustainable plan. Also, which GOP candidate has the best chance at raising the most money this quarter? Plus, NY's vote to allow same-sex marriage.

Webcast Extra - June 17, 2011

8m 19s

In the Webcast Extra: A National Journal Political Insiders Poll on who won Monday's GOP debate in New Hampshire. Also, our new feature 'Just the Facts' fact checks Newt Gingrich. And a look at where the candidates stand on raising the debt ceiling. Plus, a report on the strained U.S. relationships with Syria and Yemen.

Webcast Extra - June 10, 2011

7m 23s

Webcast Extra: The panel discusses the release of 24,000 of Sarah Palin's emails from her time as governor of Alaska. Also, analysis of the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary and whether or not these early states still matter to the GOP. And a preview of the New Hampshire GOP debate next Monday.

Webcast Extra - June 3, 2011

7m 29s

On the Webcast Extra: The indictment of John Edwards raises questions about how well people ever actually know candidates. Then the panel looks at the economic crisis in European countries and the continuing concern over defaulting U.S. banks.

1994 Special Election

5m 14s

In the wake of the Congressional special election upset in New York this week, we look back into the "Vault" at parallels to a 1994 special election. Like this year, in which a national issue (Medicare Reform) shaped the debate, in 1994 the issue was Bill Clinton's popularity. It was the first foreshadowing of voter discontent that would lead to the GOP takeover of the House later that year.

May 27, 2011

24m 51s

With Sarah Palin's new nationwide tour, the panel looks at the changing complexion of the GOP field and reaction to this week's NY special election. Also, President Obama works with European allies on the Mid-East and Libya. And the Supreme Court decides two important cases. With Helene Cooper, New York Times, Major Garrett, National Journal, Dan Balz, Washington Post, Joan Biskupic, USA Today.

Webcast Extra - May 27, 2011

7m 13s

Newt Gingrich 'Tiffany's troubles'; Mitt Romney's New Hampshire focus; how the GOP plans to defend (or not defend) Paul Ryan's budget & Medicare plan; and the panel discusses the future relations between Europe and Israel and Palestine. Plus, a look at what is yet to come in this session of the Supreme Court.

Webcast Extra - May 20, 2011

8m 40s

Time Magazine asks, 'What makes powerful men pigs?' and our panel answers. A National Journal Political Insiders Poll shows the Democrats and Republicans both think Tim Pawlenty benefits most from Mike Huckabee's decision not to run. Also, a look at Obama's Mid-East speech intended audience and what happens to Dominique Strauss-Kahn now.

Webcast Extra - May 13, 2011

8m 25s

Barack Obama tries to focus on immigration ahead of the 2012 election. The panel also discusses the sordid details of the John Ensign ethics investigation. Also, a look at the stalled Arab Spring, the reaction in the Arab world to the death of Osama bin Laden and the George Mitchell's resignation.

The Newt Gingrich Years

18m 32s

With the announcement this week that Republican Newt Gingrich will be running for President in 2010, we look back to his sometimes tumultuous tenure as House Speaker in the 1990's beginning the week of GOP landslide in the mid-term elections of 1994 on the heels of the Contract with America.

Webcast Extra - May 6, 2011

6m 52s

On the Webcast Extra: A National Journal Insiders Poll on whether or not the U.S. military should accelerate its withdrawal from Afghanistan. Also, a look at how the killing of Osama bin Laden affects the perception of President Obama. Plus, a look at the American public's reaction to bin Laden's death.

Webcast Extra - April 29, 2011

6m 33s

The panel discusses the unrest in Syria and the U.S.'s difficult relationship with that country. Also, the journalism story behind the most recent leaks from WikiLeaks and Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels (R) ponders a presidential run while moving to the right on social issues. Also, Democrats counter Republican fundraising with their own big organization, Priorities USA.

Webcast Extra - April 22, 2011

7m 35s

Details on the resignation of Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) and how it affects Nevada as a battleground state. Martha Raddatz reports on the increased violence in Syria and why the U.S. can do very little about it. Plus what has changed in the year anniversary of the oil spill. And David Wessel discusses long term inflation concerns.

Webcast Extra - April 15, 2011

6m 17s

The panel looks at the results of the National Journal Congressional Insiders Poll: Will spending caps and entitlement reform be attached to the debt limit increase? And analysis of President Obama's moment of candor at a fundraiser and his tough talk on the GOP ahead of his 2012 reelection bid.

Webcast Extra - April 8, 2011

4m 39s

The panel discusses John Boehner's ability to avoid the pitfalls that Newt Gingrich experienced in the '95 government shutdown, and his ability to deal with unhappy Tea Party activists in the House.

Webcast Extra - April 1, 2011

6m 27s

In the Webcast Extra: The panel discusses the brutal killings of United Nations workers in Afghanistan, the reliability of unemployment statistics, House Speaker John Boehner's "liberal" leadership style and the lack of election fervor in Iowa.

Webcast Extra - March 25, 2011

7m 26s

What is the Obama Doctrine? And is humanitarian intervention a part of it? The panel examines the mixed messages of the administration as well as public opinion of the war. Also, that National Journal's Political Insiders Poll on whether the American public knows enough to make informed decisions and the one year anniversary of healthcare.

Webcast Extra - March 18, 2011

7m 30s

On the Webcast Extra, more on the United Nation and its resolution against Gadhafi and how the Iraq and Afghanistan wars influenced President Obama in his decision making. Also, the panel looks at the strength of the Libyan military against the joint forces. Plus, more on the politics behind nuclear energy in America and why Japanese currency increased in value after the earthquake and tsunami.

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