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 - October 21, 2011

7m 54s

A day after Moamar Gadhafi's death, the U.N. Security Council has condemned Yemen's President Saleh for refusing to cede power. If Saleh is ousted, how will this play out for other countries like Assad and Syria? Plus, a poll indicates that the Occupy Wall Street movement reflects the frustration of Americans. And, are the GOP debates beginning to feel more like a reality TV series?

Webcast Extra - October 14, 2011

9m 47s

The National Journal Insiders Poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for Florida senator Marco Rubio to be the Republican vice-presidential nominee. Plus, Karen Tumulty behind the scenes experience moderating the latest GOP debate. Also, President Obama's upcoming bus tour to NC and VA and why the relationship between the US & Iran never improves.

Webcast Extra - October 7, 2011

8m 44s

War weariness has set in as the Afghanistan war reaches it's ten-year mark. Not even President Bush expected it to last this long. Also, is the occupy Wall Street movement the liberal version of the Tea Party and how long will it last? Plus, everyone waits to see if the Supercommittee is effective. And, issues of indecency go before SCOTUS.

Webcast Extra - September 30, 2011

6m 24s

American-born terrorist leader Anwar al-Awlaki operated the most active Al-Qaeda branch and was obsessed with killing Americans. What is the status of al-Qaeda now? Florida's decision to change their primary date has the GOP scrambling. And with regular budget fights in Congress, have they gone mad?

Webcast Extra - September 23, 2011

7m 39s

On the Webcast Extra: US soldier serving in Iraq gets booed during the GOP presidential debate. Republican set their sites on the White House and Senate in 2012. Why did the stock market plunge after the Fed Reserve took action to boost the economy this week? President Obama's strategy for Libya. John Harwood, Karen Tumulty, Christi Parsons, Susan Davis.

Webcast Extra - September 16, 2011

8m 13s

On the Webcast Extra: The panel discusses the significance of a number of endorsements for GOP presidential candidates this week. Also, the "super-committee" met this week but are they ready to come together on a decision to reduce the debt? Plus, the White House's reaction to the new poverty numbers and revelations from the new Jackie Kennedy book.

Vault: September 14, 2001

30m 5s

As part of PBS's full evening special, America Responds, Gwen Ifill hosts a special Washington Week program just four days after attacks of 9/11 with reporting and analysis of that historic week from the late David Broder (Washington Post), Richard Berke (NY Times), Ceci Connolly (Washington Post), Martha Raddatz (ABC News), Barbara Bradley (NPR) and Alan Murry (Wall Street Journal).

Webcast Extra - September 9, 2011

8m 53s

On the Webcast Extra: The panelists get a behind the scenes look at the GOP debate. Who was nervous and who dominated? Also, Obama's job plan has sparked a full blown debate again. How can the long term debt be fixed? Are Republicans beginning to sound like they are slightly agreeing with Obama's jobs plan? Plus, a look back at Washington Week on the evening of September 11, 2001.

September 9, 2011

24m 21s

President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress on his new jobs plan. Will his speech be enough to rally support? Also, analysis on this week's GOP presidential candidates' debate. Plus, our reporters reflect on 9/11 and how it has shaped their lives and America in the past 10 years. Joining Gwen Ifill: Jackie Calmes, The New York Times and John Harris, Politico.

Webcast Extra - September 2, 2011

6m 50s

Gwen and the panel discuss the latest National Journal Political Insiders Poll on job creation priorities by the parties, pending action against big banks for the housing bust and Sarah Palin's looming shadow over the GOP presidential race.

September 13, 2002

24m 40s

One year after the September 11 attacks, 18 journalists joined Gwen Ifill in a special one hour Washington Week. We looked back at how the country evolved over the first year post-September 11. In Part 1, we examined how President Bush and the presidency had changed, the approaching war in Iraq, the balance between security and freedom, and the remaining fears of more terrorist attacks.

September 13, 2002 (Part 2)

25m 21s

One year after the September 11 attacks, 18 journalists joined Gwen Ifill in a special one hour Washington Week. We looked back at how the country evolved over the first year post-September 11. In Part 2, we explore whether or not America is safer, the growing government, the expansion of law enforcement, relations with the wider Muslim world, and the future of political campaigns.

Webcast Extra - August 26, 2011

9m 38s

On the Webcast Extra: The panel discusses how journalists worked around the uprising in Libya and if Obama's foreign policy vindication will help his re-election chances. Also, is it consequential if Sarah Palin is in or out of the GOP race? Plus, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact on today's government and politics.

Webcast Extra - August 19, 2011

7m 55s

On the Webcast Extra: The panel looks at Bill Clinton's role in the 2012 election. Also, analysis of the GOP field and whether Mitt Romney or Rick Perry has the best kind of job creating experience. Plus, a report on the struggles ahead for the deficit super committee in a toxic Washington D.C.

Webcast Extra - August 12, 2011

6m 58s

The 2012 GOP presidential candidates could not escape a flurry of tough economic questions during the debate. Also, the panel discusses the newly appointed "super committee" and their though assignment to reduce the deficit. Plus, Tim Geithner decides to stay on as U.S. Treasury Secretary.

Webcast Extra - August 5, 2011

5m 15s

In the Webcast EXTRA: Everyone expects Texas Governor Rick Perry to run for President. What will his impact be on the GOP race? Plus, the U.S. credit rating has been downgraded so what does this mean for the country and the President?

Webcast Extra - July 29, 2011

7m 51s

On the Webcast EXTRA: Divided government: good or bad? National Journal Insiders Poll. Also, does it feel like it is "old school" politics vs. "new school" in Washington? Plus, in the middle of the debt crisis, Wall Street stays optimistic and Nancy Pelosi keeps the Democrats in line.

Webcast Extra - July 22, 2011

5m 52s

The News of the World phone-hacking scandal has had a significant impact on British media. The panel discusses the differences between British media and American media. Also, Obama repealed Don't Ask, Don't Tell but where does Obama stand on same-sex marriage? Plus, America is in the middle of a debt crisis but the Stock Markets are up. Why and what does it mean?

Webcast Extra - July 15, 2011

8m 31s

Webcast EXTRA: If you think the current war of words over raising the debt ceiling in Washington is harsh, you may be surprised that it's really nothing new. Watch Gwen and the panel revisit a 1995 Washington Week to hear reporter Steve Roberts' analysis of that debt debate that included a government shutdown. Plus, the latest on the scandal surrounding the British tabloid The News of the World.

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