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

Trump's veepstakes & longtime congresswoman indicted

6m 57s

With just 10 days until the Republican National Convention, our panel discusses who Donald Trump might tap as his vice presidential running mate. Trump "prizes loyalty and flattery" which has fueled speculation about Newt Gingrich and Chris Christie, two Republicans who have been on the campaign trail with Trump. Two senators withdrew from consideration this week.

Trump and Clinton prep for conventions & terror in Turkey

23m 35s

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton gear up for their party's conventions as talk about potential running mates escalates.Sen. Elizabeth Warren joins Clinton on the campaign trail. Will Warren attract progressive Democratic voters to Hillary? Plus, the Supreme Court -- still operating with just eight justices -- issues its most decisive decision on abortion in 25 years.

Clinton's trust problem & Zika funding stalls in Congress

9m 46s

In a Chicago speech this week, Hillary Clinton acknowledged her low polling numbers for honesty and trustworthiness among voters, and she set her sights on earning that trust. The legislative branch continued to engage in bitter partisan battles, as a funding bill to fight the Zika virus stalled in the Senate and the House Benghazi Committee released the findings of its years-long investigation.

Britain votes to leave the EU & Congress debates gun control

23m 7s

The UK narrowly voted to separate from the European Union, sending global markets into a shock and dragging the pound down to its lowest point in 30 years. On the domestic front, the Supreme Court released decisions about affirmative action and immigration reform. Meanwhile, the legislative branch kept itself busy by passionately debating gun control legislation.

The effects of Brexit and Trump's changing campaign

10m 38s

SCOTUS is expected to rule on a Texas abortion case that requires abortion providers to meet certain standards of care. With an evenly divided court, will the justices be able to avoid a deadlock? Plus, Donald Trump fires his campaign manager and aims to construct a more orderly campaign. But can Trump ever really change?

Orlando Shooting: Investigation and Political Fallout

23m 8s

In the days after the shooting at an Orlando nightclub left 49 people dead and dozens wounded, the debate in Washington has turned to guns and terrorism. NBC's Pete Williams reports on the investigation and shooter. President Obama visited families of victims while after a 15-hour Democratic filibuster, senators will vote on four gun proposals next week.

Sanders keeps movement alive, Rubio to announce reelection

8m 10s

Bernie Sanders has yet to end his campaign for the Democratic nomination or endorse Hillary Clinton. As CNN's Jeff Zeleny says, Sanders wants to keep his movement alive and avoid being labeled a "sellout" by his enthusiastic supporters. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is expected to announce a change in position and run for reelection this fall.

The General Election Begins: Clinton vs. Trump

20m 52s

Hillary Clinton made history this week becoming the first woman presumptive presidential nominee of a major political party. Her campaign also rolled out the endorsements of high-profile Democrats including President Obama and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

Trump's money machine, Clinton & Trump campaign styles

9m 37s

On the Webcast, The Wall Street Journal's Jeanne Cummings explains Donald Trump's fundraising machine for the general election. With his agreement with the RNC, he won't be able to control where most of the money goes. Plus, TIME's Michael Scherer explains the differences between the Clinton and Trump campaign organizations.

Paul Ryan endorses Trump, modest job growth in May

7m 10s

Despite their "differences," House Speaker Paul Ryan officially announced after weeks of conversation that he will vote for his party's presidential nominee Donald Trump in November because the businessman is best suited to make the Republican agenda a reality. Plus, the unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent in May, but the U.S. economy added just 38,000 jobs and saw a slowdown in hiring.

The Trumpian campaign and California dreaming

20m 56s

Just days before the California presidential primary, Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton is taking on her likely general election opponent Donald Trump, calling the businessman "unfit" to be president. Trump is responding with an all-out assault on the former secretary, saying Clinton is "guilty as hell" for her ongoing email controversy.

Libertarian Ticket & Delegate Count Puts Trump Over the Top

12m 34s

On the Webcast Extra, while some establishment Republicans have been hoping for a third-party candidate to emerge to challenge Donald Trump, the Libertarian Party meets this weekend to pick its nominee, who will be on the ballot in all 50 states. The leading candidate is one-time Republican Gov. Gary Johnson.

Trump Clinches GOP Nomination, Clinton's Email Trouble

23m 30s

Donald Trump surpassed the 1,237 delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination. But can he unite the Republican Party behind him? Molly Ball of The Atlantic and Michael Scherer of TIME Magazine examine Trump’s tactics on the campaign trail, which include insulting Democrats and Republicans alike.

Tensions rise in the Democratic Party, Trump's SCOTUS list

24m 17s

With a month left in the primary campaign, Hillary Clinton said she will be the Democratic nominee, but Bernie Sanders is vowing to fight until the convention . Will Sanders' supporters eventually support Clinton? Republicans are lining up to support presumptive nominee Donald Trump, who released a list of 11 people he would consider to fill a vacant Supreme Court seat.

Obama will travel to Hiroshima, Supreme Court preview

9m 47s

President Obama will become the first sitting president to visit Hiroshima, Japan, the site of the first nuclear bomb dropped by American forces. Before the end of the Supreme Court term in June, the justices will issue decisions on immigration, affirmative action and former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's conviction.

Trump, Ryan try to unify the Republican Party

23m 50s

Donald Trump met with Republican leaders in Washington including House Speaker Paul Ryan to begin to unite the GOP after a contentious primary campaign. Meanwhile Hillary Clinton fights a two-front battle -- fighting off her Democratic challenger Bernie Sanders, who has gotten momentum in late-voting state, while trying to turn her attention the November election and Donald Trump.

Sanders & the Dem convention, Congress passes opioid bill

8m 15s

On the Webcast Extra, as Democrats begin to look to their convention in Philadelphia, Bernie Sanders supporters are trying to influence the party platform even if the Vermont senator is unable to claim the nomination. In Washington, Congress passed several bipartisan bills to combat the nation's opioid epidemic.

Can Trump unify the Republican Party?

23m 49s

New York businessman Donald Trump defied conventional wisdom to outlast 16 GOP rivals to become the party's presumptive nominee, but now the reality TV star faces a new test: unifying the Republican Party. House Speaker Paul Ryan is just one of Trump's high-profile doubters, saying Thursday he is "not ready" to support Trump. The two will meet next week to discuss the GOP agenda.

Clinton solidifies lead & Trump talks foreign policy

23m 51s

Donald Trump continued his historic run for the Republican presidential nomination by sweeping all five states in Tuesday's Northeastern primaries. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton continues to widen her delegate lead over Bernie Sanders. Now, the race shifts to Indiana, where the race has moved to a new frontier.

Trump changes tone of campaign, Clinton fights off Sanders

23m 49s

Fresh off his win in New York, Republican front-runner Donald Trump insists he can be "presidential" and is confident he will have the 1,237 delegates needed to avoid a contested convention in July. Meanwhile, the RNC is preparing for all scenarios. In the Democratic race, Bernie Sanders continues his insurgent campaign against Hillary Clinton who holds a considerable lead in the delegate count.

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