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For 50 years, Washington Week has been the most intelligent and up to date conversation about the most important news stories of the week. Washington Week is the longest-running news and public affairs program on PBS and features journalists -- not pundits -- lending insight and perspective to the week's important news stories.

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  1. 1

    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/12/25

    This episode of Washington Week analyzes the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, discussing its implications for political violence in America.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/27/26

    This episode examines the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, including withheld allegations against President Trump, with expert analysis on the political implications.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/13/26

    This episode examines the beliefs, record, and influence of Stephen Miller, a key architect of Trump's hardline immigration policies, through insights from four experienced reporters.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/23/26

    This episode analyzes Donald Trump's controversial diplomatic approach toward allies like Canada and Europe, focusing on his rhetoric and its potential damage to international relations.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/9/26

    This episode analyzes the tumultuous week in Trump's presidency, focusing on his foreign policy shifts and domestic immigration enforcement actions.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/2/26

    This episode analyzes President Trump's new national security strategy and its implications for global conflicts in 2026, featuring a discussion with Tom Friedman of the New York Times.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 12/26/25

    This episode examines Donald Trump's implementation of Project 2025 policies despite his public disavowal, featuring expert analysis on how this conservative blueprint is reshaping American governance.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 12/19/25

    This episode analyzes President Trump's primetime address and his controversial comments about Rob Reiner's murder amidst a week of national tragedies.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 12/12/25

    This episode analyzes President Trump's shifting foreign policy stance toward Russia and Ukraine, featuring expert guests to discuss his recent national security strategy and alignment with Vladimir Putin.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/21/25

    This episode of Washington Week with The Atlantic analyzes Donald Trump's recent controversial calls for executing Democratic lawmakers and his escalating anger amid political pressures.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/14/25

    This episode of Washington Week analyzes the political fallout from the release of Jeffrey Epstein's emails, which is creating divisions within the Republican Party and overshadowing the end of the government shutdown.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/7/25

    This episode of Washington Week with The Atlantic discusses the ongoing government shutdown's impact on the air traffic control system and analyzes President Trump's political standing amid recent election results.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/31/25

    This episode of Washington Week analyzes President Trump's return from Asia, focusing on trade deals with China and South Korea, his vow to resume nuclear testing, and the ongoing federal shutdown's impact on Americans.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/10/25

    This episode analyzes President Trump's brokering of a historic peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, discussing the ceasefire, challenges ahead, and the political implications.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/3/25

    This episode analyzes the ongoing government shutdown, exploring the political motivations behind it and the perspectives of key journalists covering Washington politics.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/26/25

    This episode of Washington Week with The Atlantic analyzes President Trump's indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and its implications for American democracy, along with discussions on his targeting of other political foes.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/6/26

    This episode analyzes the recent U.S.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 12/5/25

    This episode examines the controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is accused of endangering U.S.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 02/20/26

    This episode analyzes President Trump's upcoming State of the Union address amid political challenges, including a Supreme Court ruling striking down his global tariffs and questions about his agenda's future.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/6/26

    This episode of Washington Week with The Atlantic analyzes President Trump's call to nationalize elections and its implications for the 2026 midterms, featuring expert panelists from major news outlets.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/30/26

    This episode of Washington Week analyzes recent political developments including Trump's policy reversals, the ICE operation in Minneapolis, Don Lemon's arrest, and Tulsi Gabbard's involvement with the FBI regarding election claims.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/16/25

    This episode of Washington Week analyzes President Trump's unpredictable foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding potential military strikes on Iran and other international actions, with expert panelists discussing the implications.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/24/25

    This episode of Washington Week analyzes President Trump's controversial actions this week, including demolishing the White House east wing, posting an AI video, pardoning a crypto figure, and demanding legal reimbursements, with a focus on the theme of presidential impunity.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/17/25

    This episode of Washington Week with The Atlantic discusses President Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine and his domestic campaign against critics, including the weaponization of the Justice Department and restrictions on press freedom at the Pentagon.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/20/26

    This episode of Washington Week with The Atlantic analyzes the escalating conflict with Iran under President Trump, including military actions, international opposition, and strategic objectives.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/13/26

    This episode of Washington Week with The Atlantic analyzes the escalating U.S.-Israel war against Iran, focusing on recent U.S.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/28/25

    This episode of Washington Week with The Atlantic features an interview with Michael Shearer about his Atlantic cover story on Robert F.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/19/25

    This episode investigates President Trump's threats to revoke TV network licenses for criticism, leading to ABC suspending Jimmy Kimmel and raising alarms about government pressure on media.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/27/26

    This episode analyzes the confusion surrounding President Trump's goals and strategy in the Iran war, featuring expert journalists to discuss the military and political dimensions.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/5/25

    This episode discusses RFK Jr.'s controversial vaccine views and management of the CDC amid Senate criticism, while also covering a new alliance between China, Russia, and India against the US.

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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/10/26

    A panel of journalists discusses President Trump's contradictory statements and claims of victory regarding the conflict with Iran.

    Apr 11, 2026·24m
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    Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/3/26

    Journalists discuss President Trump's address on the Iran war and the latest developments in the Middle East.

    Apr 4, 2026·24m