Jan. 02, 2026 8:46 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/2/26
The threat of war with Venezuela, Ukraine on the precipice, a possible counter-revolution in Iran, China eying an invasion of Taiwan and a U.S. president with a radical new understanding of America’s role in the world. Moderator Jeffrey Goldberg and Tom Friedman of The New York Times discuss how 2026 could be a dangerous year.
Jan. 02, 2026 8:45 p.m. EST
Clip: Trump's new national security strategy and how it may play out in 2026
President Trump recently released his new national security strategy. It’s a remarkable document that upends many of the principles that have guided U.S. policymaking since the end of World War II. Jeffrey Goldberg and Tom Friedman discuss the new strategy and how it may play out in conflict zones around the world.
Jan. 02, 2026 8:44 p.m. EST
Clip: Will Trump go to war with Venezuela in 2026?
Two issues that are bubbling up as we move forward into 2026 are Venezuela and Iran. Jeffrey Goldberg and Tom Friedman discuss President Trump's pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Trump saying the U.S. will "come to the rescue" if Iran's government kills peaceful protesters.
Dec. 26, 2025 8:24 p.m. EST
Clip: How Trump implemented much of Project 2025 in his first year
The Heritage Foundation, formerly a think tank, now something closer akin to the MAGA movement’s waiting room, has a fairly revolutionary vision for America. In Donald Trump, Heritage found someone who would readily take up and implement its Project 2025 plan.
Dec. 26, 2025 8:23 p.m. EST
Clip: Project 2026: What's next from the Trump administration
The Trump administration has implemented much of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 and is poised to do even more. The panel discusses what to expect in 2026.
Dec. 26, 2025 8:22 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 12/26/25
Despite Donald Trump’s energetic effort on the campaign trail to distance himself from the controversial Project 2025, he was very quick to implement many of the report’s recommendations over the past year. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of the New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck, Laura Barrón-López of MS NOW and David Graham of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.
Dec. 19, 2025 8:29 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 12/19/25
President Trump had a lot of thoughts this week about affordability, Rob Reiner, the Middle East, all of his White House predecessors, and he seems very angry these days. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Ashley Parker and Franklin Foer of The Atlantic, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times and Jonathan Karl of ABC News to discuss this and more.
Dec. 19, 2025 8:29 p.m. EST
Clip: The FBI's priorities under Kash Patel's leadership
After the deadly shootings at Brown University and MIT, the panel discusses the law enforcement response and whether the federal government's focus on immigration enforcement impacted the investigation. Plus, President Trump faces some backlash after his comments about the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner.
Dec. 19, 2025 8:29 p.m. EST
Clip: Trump rewrites history in fast and furious prime-time speech
President Trump delivered a fast and furious prime-time address to the nation this week. The panel discusses his claims and the revealing interview his White House chief of staff gave to Vanity Fair.
Dec. 12, 2025 9:04 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 12/12/25
President Trump this week pressured Ukraine to accept his administration’s peace proposal, one that heavily favors Russia. This as his administration’s national security strategy has put him at odds with American allies. Moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker, Amna Nawaz of PBS News Hour and Vivian Salama and Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic discuss all this and more.
