Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 12/29/23
For the last show of the year, we’re talking about Donald Trump, his record, his campaign and the promises he’s made. The Atlantic just published a special issue devoted to answering the question, what happens if Trump wins? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, McKay Coppins, Franklin Foer, Clint Smith and Adrienne LaFrance for this special discussion.
Episodes
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Washington Week full episode, July 14, 2023
S2023 E28 - 26m 46s
President Biden notches wins expanding NATO and smoothing over tensions as Speaker McCarthy navigates a turbulent week after right-wing Republicans add culture war issues to typically bipartisan legislation. Join moderator Lisa Desjardins, Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post, Francesca Chambers of USA Today, Nia-Malika Henderson of CNN and Scott Wong of NBC News to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week full episode, July 7, 2023
S2023 E27 - 26m 45s
Washington Week full episode, July 7, 2023
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Washington Week full episode, June 30, 2023
S2023 E26 - 26m 46s
The Supreme Court session closes with blockbuster rulings, handing conservatives victories on religious rights, the president's student loan forgiveness plan and affirmative action. Join guest moderator Lisa Desjardins, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Ariane de Vogue of CNN, Seung Min Kim of The Associated Press and John Yang of PBS NewsHour to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week full episode, June 23, 2023
S2023 E25 - 26m 46s
Hunter Biden reaches a plea deal and outraged Republicans vow to further investigate the president's family. Plus, tensions between the U.S. and China flare up just a day after a delicate diplomatic visit. Join guest moderator William Brangham, Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal, Mary Bruce of ABC News, Carl Hulse of The New York Times and Weijia Jiang of CBS News to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week full episode, June 16, 2023
S2023 E24 - 26m 46s
Washington Week full episode, June 16, 2023
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Washington Week full episode, June 9, 2023
S2023 E23 - 24m 9s
The Justice Department charges former President Trump with felony counts related to his handling of classified information. Those counts range from violating the Espionage Act to obstructing justice. Join guest moderator Laura Barrón-López, Devlin Barrett of The Washington Post, Heather Caygle of Punchbowl News, Hugo Lowell of The Guardian and Ed O'Keefe of CBS News to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week full episode, June 2, 2023
S2023 E22 - 24m 9s
A potential economic disaster was averted after Congress agreed to raise the nation’s debt ceiling. Plus, the race to be the GOP's presidential nominee heats up with new candidates. Join guest moderator William Brangham, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post, Asma Khalid of NPR and Nikole Killion of CBS News to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week full episode, May 26, 2023
S2023 E21 - 26m 46s
Failure to reach a debt deal sets off alarms on Wall Street and intensity on the House floor. Can the sharply divided Congress compromise when the economy itself is at stake? Join guest moderator Lisa Desjardins, Farnoush Amiri of The Associated Press, Peter Baker of The New York Times, John Bresnahan of Punchbowl News and Francesca Chambers of USA Today to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week full episode, May 19, 2023
S2023 E20 - 26m 46s
Washington Week full episode, May 19, 2023
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Washington Week full episode, May 12, 2023
S2023 E19 - 26m 45s
With the clock ticking on the debt ceiling, the U.S. Edges closer to a potential first-ever default. Plus, former President Trump unleashes a cascade of lies and insults in front of a friendly audience at a CNN town hall. Join guest moderator Laura Barrón-López, Dan Balz of The Washington Post, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times and Ali Vitali of NBC News.
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Washington Week full episode, May 5, 2023
S2023 E18 - 26m 46s
Democrats insist the Supreme Court needs ethics reforms after several justices failed to disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts. Plus, the U.S. veers closer to defaulting on its debt as a deal remains elusive. Join guest moderator William Brangham, Heather Caygle of Punchbowl News, Asma Khalid of NPR, Anita Kumar of Politico and Phil Mattingly of CNN to discuss this and more.
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Washington Week full episode, April 28, 2023
S2023 E17 - 26m 46s
Speaker Kevin McCarthy secures a win by passing his debt limit and spending cuts package in the House. Plus, President Biden announced he’s running for a second term, setting the stage for a rematch against Donald Trump. Join Laura Barrón-López, Dan Balz of The Washington Post, John Bresnahan of Punchbowl News, Mario Parker of Bloomberg News and Melanie Zanona of CNN to discuss this and more.
Extras + Features
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Trump's trial and its impact on the Republican primary
S2023 E35 - 13m 48s
A Georgia judge set former President Trump’s trial date for the day before Super Tuesday. But it’s unclear if a conviction in any of his criminal cases will influence GOP voters.
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Concerns over America's aging leaders
S2023 E35 - 9m 32s
For the second time in as many months, the top Republican in the Senate, Mitch McConnell, froze at an event while answering questions from reporters. And a new poll shows three-quarters of the public thinks that President Biden, who is 80, is too old to serve another term as president.
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Jeffrey Goldberg moderates Washington Week with The Atlantic
S2023 E32 - 57s
The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg welcomes viewers as he takes over as moderator of Washington Week with The Atlantic.
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Questions linger over McConnell's future after freeze-up
S2023 E30 - 7m 45s
This week, all of Washington was alarmed when Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell seemed to freeze up mid-sentence. After nearly 20 seconds, he was helped away from the podium by his colleagues. The 81-year-old later came back, said he was fine, and has continued his work. But questions now linger over the future of one of the most influential Republicans in the Capitol.
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New charges against Trump allege cover-up attempt
S2023 E30 - 15m 51s
While the country suffers through a relentless heat wave, a flurry of legal developments has dialed up the temperature on former President Trump. His lawyers met with special counsel Jack Smith’s team, hoping to prevent a federal indictment related to Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn his loss in the 2020 election. And for President Biden, his son’s legal issues aren’t going away as hoped.
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GOP amendments could spell trouble defense bill passage
S2023 E28 - 12m 31s
The House Freedom Caucus picked up a win after they pressured Speaker McCarthy to add controversial amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act. That includes bans on racial diversity programs and the military paying for gender-affirming care or covering travel for service members seeking an abortion. But what McCarthy gained with the right could jeopardize the bill’s ultimate passage.
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What the NATO summit accomplished for Biden's campaign
S2023 E28 - 11m 3s
President Biden is back in the U.S. after a historic trip to Europe. He recorded some potentially legacy-building wins, including the expansion of NATO with Finland and Sweden. But Biden left Ukraine wanting by refusing to push for NATO membership for now but reaffirming a pledge it will eventually be invited to join the alliance.
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U.S. approves controversial cluster munitions for Ukraine
S2023 E27 - 15m 15s
Just as President Biden is set to meet with top European leaders, he announced the U.S. is providing more aid to Ukraine in the form of cluster munitions. The controversial weapons, banned by some 100 countries, are meant to boost Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia. But the move is sure to upset members of Biden’s own party as he begins a critical five days on the world stage.
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Biden touts economic policies as Trump, DeSantis feud again
S2023 E27 - 8m 4s
Before leaving for his trip abroad, President Biden visited South Carolina, an early Democratic primary state, touting his economic policies and infrastructure investments. Elsewhere on the 2024 campaign trail, the feud between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Trump flared up again, this time after the DeSantis campaign attacked Trump for his previous support of some LGBTQ+ rights.
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Consequences of Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling
S2023 E26 - 12m 45s
The Supreme Court released a series of historic rulings this week with far-reaching consequences for race, education, and elections in America. For the second year in a row, the Roberts court overturned years of legal precedent and ruled against widespread practice conservatives have long sought to end. This year it was affirmative action.
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How Supreme Court decisions could impact 2024 election
S2023 E26 - 10m 45s
The Supreme Court ended the week with conservative victories on religious rights and the president's student loan forgiveness plan. But a ruling earlier in the week against the controversial independent state legislature theory rejected a Republican-led attempt to have more power over federal elections. The panel discusses the potential impact heading into the 2024 election.
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GOP vows more investigations after Hunter Biden plea deal
S2023 E25 - 12m 12s
The president's son, Hunter Biden, is expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges and will admit to illegally owning a gun. If a judge accepts the terms, he will likely avoid prison time. Outraged House Republicans blasted the agreement and vowed to continue investigating the president and his family.
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