Oct. 23, 2026 9:12 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/23/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from October 23, 2026.
Oct. 23, 2026 9:09 p.m. EDT
Clip: Will Congress impeach Hegseth – and how will Trump react?
There is widespread belief on Capitol Hill that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may face impeachment proceedings. The panel discusses if that process will weaken him or if it could further embolden him with President Trump.
Oct. 23, 2026 8:38 p.m. EDT
Clip: Does Trump care if Republicans lose Congress?
President Trump has an unusual way of helping his candidates. His latest obsession seems to be bringing up the appearance of Republican men on the campaign trail. The panel discusses if Trump has a real plan to help the GOP retain control of Congress.
Oct. 16, 2026 10:34 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/16/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from October 16, 2026.
Oct. 16, 2026 10:13 p.m. EDT
Clip: Who will emerge as the GOP's 2028 nominee?
From Marco Rubio to JD Vance, the panel discusses who might be the next Republican presidential nominee and the challenges they may face in the primaries and general election in 2028.
Oct. 16, 2026 10:06 p.m. EDT
Clip: Is a blue wave coming – and how will Trump react?
Early voting begins in Texas on Monday, and the Senate race's outcome could determine which party controls the chamber. Is there a blue wave coming, and what would Democrats do if they manage to take full control of Congress? And how will Donald Trump rule in the last two years of his presidency?
Oct. 16, 2026 9:43 p.m. EDT
Clip: Trump’s Ukraine U-turn
There was another dramatic U-turn in President Trump's attitude toward Ukraine and Russia. Last week, he agreed to a billion-dollar diesel deal with Russia, giving Vladimir Putin money when he needs it. Trump also spent this week deriding Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. The panel discusses what's happening and what it means.
Oct. 09, 2026 10:06 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/9/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from October 9, 2026.
Oct. 09, 2026 10:02 p.m. EDT
Clip: Trump’s policies put Republicans on the defensive
Every state has its own preoccupations this election season, but diesel fuel, gas prices, data centers and corruption seem to be undergirding issues. The panel discusses how Trump’s policies and popularity are affecting the battle for control of Congress.
Oct. 09, 2026 10:01 p.m. EDT
Clip: Why the map of battleground states is shifting in surprising ways
Election forecaster Nate Silver is giving the Democrats a 93% chance of winning the House and a 74% chance of winning the Senate. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Carrie Dann of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Adam Harris of Radio Atlantic, Jonathan Karl of ABC News and Annie Linskey of The Wall Street Journal to discuss Democrats’ chances and President Donald Trump’s unpopularity.
