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 - March 11, 2011

8m 2s

President Obama tries to stay at arms length from the budget battles as he accuses congress of political bickering. Also, John Kerry and John McCain urge stronger action on Libya, while the administration defers to the United Nations. Plus, the panel shares more memories of David Broder.

Remember David Broder

15m 27s

David Broder was the "Dean" of the Washington Press Corp, and a fixture on Washington Week for decades. But the stories he relished the most featured the voices outside of Washington and the issues that mattered most to Americans. He also offered keen insight into the workings and the political dynamics at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue. Here, David Broder on Washington Week over the years.

Webcast Extra - March 4, 2011

7m 30s

On the Webcast Extra: The president meets with the governors and offers options on healthcare while Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin fight over budgets and collective bargaining. Also, a discussion on the Gadhafi family and the identity of the Libyan rebels. Plus, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor create a more active Supreme Court.

Webcast Extra - February 25, 2011

7m 31s

On the Webcast Extra: More on the unrest in the Middle East, especially Yemen, and the arrest of a Saudi terror suspect in Texas. Also, the panel looks at the GOP field for the '12 presidential race, including Mike Huckabee. And more on National Journal's rankings of the most liberal and most conservative members of congress.

Webcast Extra - February 18, 2011

7m 44s

After attacks on Lara Logan and other high profile journalists, the panel discusses the dangers of covering unstable situations around the world. Also, a look at GOP "truth tellers" and the 2012 presidential field from Mitch Daniels (and his successful CPAC speech) to Chris Christie. With less than a year until the Iowa caucuses, are Republicans waiting too long to announce?

Webcast Extra -- Friday, February 11, 2011

7m 36s

Webcast Extra: Now that Mubarak has stepped down, analysis of whether or not protests will spread throughout the Middle East. And how will the US manage their allies? And why was Egypt ignored at CPAC? Plus, reports on four resignations on Capitol Hill this week, including the Christopher Lee scandal.

July 16, 1982

7m 42s

This week, commemorating what would have been the 100th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birthday, excerpts from a Special Edition of Washington Week in Review. Long time moderator Paul Duke sat down with the 40th President of the United States 2.5 years into Mr. Reagan's first term to discuss his governing style and philosophy.

February 11, 2011

24m 17s

After three weeks of mostly peaceful protests, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has resigned. What is next for Egypt? Reporting on this historic day, Tom Gjelten, NPR, and Yochi Dreazen, National Journal. In the US, President Obama courts big business and the GOP leadership, plus the first Republican cattle call of 2012 with John Harwood, CNBC/New York Times and Dan Balz, Washington Post.

Webcast Extra -- February 4, 2011

7m 51s

In the Webcast Extra: the panelists tell personal stories of covering upheaval, protest and revolution around the world. Plus, a look at the possible successors of Mubarak, including Mohamed ElBaradei and Omar Suleiman.

Webcast Extra -- January 21, 2011

7m 32s

In the Webcast Extra, we examine what President Obama is expected to say in the State of the Union address that he will deliver Tuesday. The laundry list includes taxes, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, budget cuts and, most importantly, jobs. Also, predictions on how Rep. Paul Ryan will deliver the Republican response and whether the new tone of bipartisanship will continue.

Webcast Extra -- January 14, 2011

7m 34s

In the Webcast EXTRA: The National Journal Congressional Insiders poll looks at current political discourse. The panel reacts to the results and to the video by Sarah Palin in response to the Arizona shooting. Also, the latest on Tom Delay and his sentencing in Texas.

Webcast Extra -- January 7, 2011

8m 36s

The National Journal Insiders Poll assesses the GOP front runners for the 2012 presidential race. The panel discusses why Mitt Romney is trending well with Beltway Insiders while Sarah Palin is not. Also, insight into the role fundraising will play in 2012. Gwen is joined by John Dickerson (Slate/CBS), Major Garrett (National Journal), Julianna Goldman (Bloomberg) and Jeff Zeleny (NY Times).

Webcast Extra -- December 31, 2010

8m

Gwen and the panel discuss the biggest stories they covered in 2010, including unemployment, the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the future of health care reform, election season food fights between politicians, and political issues to watch in 2011.

Webcast Extra December 24, 2010

8m 34s

The latest National Journal's Insiders Poll on the political winners & losers of 2010. The panel weighs in, and looks back at a big year for congress and President Obama. In 2011 will there be gridlock or will "opportunistic bipartisanship" be the phrase of the New Year? With Peter Baker (NY Times), Dan Balz (Washington Post), Gloria Borger (CNN) and Susan Davis (National Journal).

Webcast Extra -- December 17, 2010

8m 4s

Tonight we look at the future of DADT, the Dream Act and the Justice Department eyes WikiLeaks. Also, we examine the status of the troop surge in Afghanistan and remember the unique life of Richard Holdbrooke. Joining Gwen this week are Janet Hook, Pete Williams, Martha Raddatz and Doyle McManus.

Webcast Extra -- December 10, 2010

7m 48s

The panel examines the new Obama tax deal, the murky future of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, the START treaty and why everyone is rushing to the finish in the lame duck congress. Also, a discussion of a National Journal Insiders Poll with Jackie Calmes of the New York Times, Charles Babington of the Associated Press, Lori Montgomery of the Washington Post and Tom Gjelten of NPR.

Webcast Extra - December 03, 2010

7m 11s

The Panel discusses the future of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, the US and international fallout from Wikileaks, the search for Julian Assange and the lame duck congress's debate over tax cuts. With Yochi Dreazen of National Journal, John Harwood of CNBC and the New York Times and Doyle McManus of the Los Angeles Times.

Webcast Extra - November 24, 2010

12m 26s

Michele Norris of NPR sits in for Gwen this week. She and the panel discuss President Obama's role as Commander in Chief as well as General Petraeus' strategy in Afghanistan; Sarah Palin's effect on other possible Republican 2012 candidates; and more on the new Supreme Court and how the current justices seem to be more public lately.

From the Vault, Nov. 26, 1993

10m 4s

The end of the Congressional session in 1993 with a number of Clinton initiatives passing Congress and a crisis averted for Thanksgiving week travelers as the White House brings American Airlines and its flight attendants to the bargaining table.

Webcast Extra -- November 19, 2010

8m 26s

Gwen and the panel analyze the results of the National Journal Congressional Insiders poll on bipartisanship in Congress, the dynamics of the new Congress colliding with establishment politics, President Obama heads to Asia and Europe, and the Supreme Court examines immigration and the rights of veterans.

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