Oct. 17, 2025 8:51 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/17/25
Buoyed by the belief that he brought peace to the Middle East, President Trump is trying to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. But at home, he’s waging war on domestic critics, engaging in a prosecution campaign without precedent. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Nancy Youssef and Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, Stephen Hayes of The Dispatch and Tyler Pager of The New York Times to discuss more.
Oct. 17, 2025 8:39 p.m. EDT
Clip: What the Pentagon press corps eviction means for coverage of the U.S. military
Presidents have always believed that in a democratic country, there is a role for the press in covering military affairs. But this week, the press corps was ousted from the Pentagon. The panel discusses what it means for future coverage.
Oct. 17, 2025 8:34 p.m. EDT
Clip: Can Trump convince Putin to end his war in Ukraine?
The panel discusses President Trump's intensifying quest for a Nobel Peace Prize and whether he can bang heads together in Europe the way he just did in the Middle East.
Oct. 16, 2025 5:27 p.m. EDT
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings)Peace & PunishmentFresh off his Middle East victory lap, President Trump is refocusing his peace-making efforts towards ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Mr. Trump spoke at length with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, and he is welcoming Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House on Friday. Here at home, President Trump called for his perceived political enemies to be investigated during an Oval Office ...
Oct. 16, 2025 3:30 p.m. EDT
Watch Live: A special edition of Washington Week with The Atlantic from @D360
Watch a special edition of Washington Week presented as part of the Democracy 360 event hosted by the Karsh Institute of Democracy at the University of Virginia. The event begins at 7 p.m. ET.Moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic, leads a roundtable discussion focused on national security, examining America’s role in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, the challenges to democracy around the world, and what these developments mean for the United States at home and ...
Oct. 10, 2025 9:05 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/10/25
President Trump prepares for a high-profile victory lap after brokering what could be a historic peace agreement that finally ends the Israel-Hamas war. Join guest moderator Vivian Salama, Nancy Cordes of CBS News, David Ignatius of The Washington Post, Jonathan Karl of ABC News and Mark Mazzetti of The New York Times to discuss this and more.
Oct. 10, 2025 8:49 p.m. EDT
Clip: Trump's role in getting the Israel-Hamas peace deal signed
After the historic deal between Israel and Hamas, the Gaza ceasefire is underway, and the last of the Israelis still being held hostage are set to be released as early as next week. But enormous challenges remain, even as the bombs fall silent, and the road to lasting peace in the region remains fragile.
Oct. 10, 2025 8:49 p.m. EDT
Clip: The turning point that led to the Gaza peace deal
After years of failed negotiations, Israel and Hamas are putting down their weapons, for now. The panel discusses the likelihood that their agreement holds and the turning point that changed everything.
Oct. 03, 2025 8:53 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/3/25
Funding fights in Washington usually play out like games of chicken. Right now, neither party seems ready to give in. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck News, Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News, and Toluse Olorunnipa and Ashley Parker of The Atlantic.
Oct. 03, 2025 8:44 p.m. EDT
Clip: Russell Vought and his role in expanding executive power
Russell Vought, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, is one of the key architects of Project 2025. He's now taking a key role in the Trump administration's attempt to transform the government. The panel discusses his moves and motivations.
