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

Zimmerman's Acquittal, Obama Reacts, Avoiding “Nuclear Optio

25m 25s

The political aftermath of the Zimmerman verdict with the Justice Department's investigation and Obama’s remarks, the Senate’s tentative deal to avoid “nuclear option”, and Liz Cheney's bid to unseat fellow Republican Senator Mike Enzi of Wyoming. Joining Gwen: Dan Balz, Washington Post; Pierre Thomas, ABC News; Amy Walter, Cook Political Report; Charles Babington of the Associated Press.

Immigration Reform, Egypt and Revisiting Abortion Laws

25m 26s

The Obama administration's attempt to navigate a diplomatic tightrope in Egypt, efforts to pass comprehensive immigration reform in the House, growing restrictive state abortion laws, and redemption after political sex scandals. Joining Gwen: Alan Gomez, USA Today; Karen Tumulty, Washington Post; Peter Baker, New York Times; and Beth Reinhard, National Journal.

The Legal and Political Implications of the SCOTUS Rulings

24m 48s

The Supreme Court handed down decisions this week on key social issues including same sex marriage, affirmative action and voting rights. What are the legal, political and policy effects of these landmark decisions? Joining Gwen: Pete Williams, NBC News; Joan Biskupic, Reuters; Dan Balz, Washington Post; and Amy Walter, Cook Political Report

Obama Overseas, Afghan Peace Talks, and Immigration Bill

24m 48s

President Obama in Europe for a G8 summit and his first Berlin trip since 2008, the U.S. attempts peace talks with Afghanistan and the Taliban, progress on immigration reform and failure of the farm bill in Congress, and the NSA disclosed that they foiled more than 50 terrorist attacks. Joining Gwen: Peter Baker, New York Times; Indira Lakshmanan, Bloomberg News; Ed O’Keefe, Washington Post; Tom

U.S. to Aid Syrian Rebels, NSA Leaks, Immigration and SCOTUS

24m 48s

The U.S. plans military support for Syrian rebels after determining President Assad’s troops have used chemical weapons, the national security and political fallout of Edward Snowden's NSA leaks, Congress moves towards immigration reform and the latest SCOTUS decision. Joining Gwen: Mark Mazzetti, New York Times; Karen Tumulty, Washington Post, Alan Gomez, USA Today and Joan Biskupic, Reuters.

NSA Phone Surveillance and Obama's National Security Team

22m 12s

The Fallout from the NSA collecting phone records and Internet data. Also, Obama announced the appointment of Susan Rice as his new national security adviser and Samantha Power to succeed Rice at the United Nations. Plus, Congress tackles the growing problem of military sexual assaults. Joining Gwen: Martha Raddatz of ABC News, David Sanger of The New York Times; Pete Williams of NBC News.

Combating Terrorism, IRS Fallout, Paying for Disaster Relief

24m 46s

We examine Obama’s national security speech in which he called for limits on U.S. drone strike use. Also, has the government lost credibility with the IRS scandal? Plus, paying for disaster relief and immigration reform clears a major hurdle. Joining Gwen: Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times; Dan Balz, Washington Post; Charles Babington, Associated Press; and Fawn Johnson of National Journal.

Scandal Fallout: IRS, Benghazi and Justice Probes Reporters

24m 47s

The latest on the three scandals dogging the Obama administration this week involving the IRS, the Justice Department, the Associated Press and the attack on the US embassy in Benghazi. How is the administration handling damage control? Joining Gwen: Gloria Borger, CNN; John Dickerson, Slate Magazine and CBS News; John Harwood, CNBC and the New York Times; Ed O’Keefe, Washington Post.

Boston bombing investigation & Syria's chemical weapons

24m 49s

The latest on the Boston bombing investigation and the U.S. assessment that Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria used chemical weapons. Also, U.S. Senator Max Baucus will not be seeking re-election. Plus, the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Joining Gwen: Martha Raddatz, ABC News; James Kitfield, National Journal; Susan Davis, USA Today; Dan Balz, Washington Post.

Boston Marathon Bombing and the Politics of Gun Control

24m 46s

In a week that stunned the nation, we look at the attack on the Boston Marathon and the suspect manhunt that has consumed the city of Boston. Also, we look at the politics behind the “shameful” defeat of gun control legislation. Plus, how do leaders respond to uncertain times. Joining Gwen: Tom Gjelten, NPR; Peter Baker, New York Times; Jeff Zeleny, ABC News; Karen Tumulty, Washington Post.

The Gun Debate, the President's Budget and the Political Cal

24m 48s

The Senate voted to begin debating legislation to curb gun violence. Also, Obama’s $3.8 trillion budget plan that rankled both Republicans and Democrats. Plus, the political calculation behind the president’s outreach to conservatives. Joining Gwen: Ed O’Keefe, Washington Post; John Harwood CNBC and New York Times; John Dickerson, Slate Magazine & CBS News; Alexis Simendinger, Real Clear Politics

North Korea Blusters, Jobs & the Economy, and Political Wrap

24m 48s

North Korea continues its hostile rhetoric and saber-rattling prompting concerns over their nuclear capabilities. Also, do today’s job numbers signify a cooling economy? Plus, momentum for new immigration legislation and this week’s political wrap-up. Joining Gwen: David Sanger, New York Times; David Wessel, Wall Street Journal; Fawn Johnson, National Journal; Amy Walter, Cook Political Report.

Webcast Extra -September 28, 2012

28m 59s

In the Washington Week Election 2012 Town Hall: Gwen and the panel talk with citizens and voters in St. Louis, Missouri about the 2012 presidential campaign. Also, what is the temperature of the Missouri senate race? Can Todd Akin still win or is he politically dead?

Webcast Extra 09-21-2012

10m 21s

In the Webcast Extra: Is Mitt Romney's grassroots approach sustainable? We discuss how both Democratic and Republican insiders alike agree Obama's campaign is better run. Plus, we analyze Romney's affinity for privacy and its effect on his electability. Also, why do candidates appear on entertainment shows?

Webcast Extra | September 14, 2012

8m

On the Webcast Extra: The debt ceiling comes back to haunt Washington with a sequester that may cause $120 billion in cuts across the board. Could this push Congress to make a deal before the fiscal cliff? Will the candidates use sequestration as a blunt instrument during the debates? We look back at how past presidential challengers have fared.

Webcast Extra - August 24, 2012

26m 40s

In the Washington Week Election 2012 Town Hall: Gwen and the panel talk with~communities~in St. Petersburg, FL about the 2012 presidential campaign. How do Floridians cope with being a swing state? And what do they expect as the 2012 Republican Convention descends on nearby Tampa?

Webcast Extra - August 17, 2012

6m 38s

On the Webcast Extra: how voter laws in Pennsylvania and Ohio may influence the election. Also, how Democrats are using the Paul Ryan vice presidential pick in swing Senate races to court older, white voters. Plus, crowd sizes at political rallies.

Webcast Extra - August 10, 2012

6m 49s

On the Webcast Extra: With less than 90 days until the Presidential election, some big landmarks are coming up. The Presidential and VP debates will be closely watched, with the potential to reach the largest number of voters. Will Sarah Palin have a role for the GOP? Plus, what speakers will be featured at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions?

Webcast Extra - August 3, 2012

10m 35s

On the Webcast Extra: The feud between Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Mitt Romney over tax records. Rep. Steve LaTourette (R-OH) retires, becoming the latest moderate to leave Capitol Hill. David Wessel discusses his new book, Red Ink. What does the Chic-fil-A controversy say about our media culture? Also, the panelists discuss their favorite moments from the Olympics.

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