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Airs Friday, April 7, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming-up on this week’s Washington Week: Joining moderator Geoff Bennett to discuss this and more: Major funding for “Washington Week” is provided by Consumer Cellular, the estate of Arnold Adams, the Yuen Foundation, Sandra and Carl DeLay-Magnuson, Rose Hirschel and Andy Shreeves, Robert and Susan Rosenbaum, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS. Keep up with WASHINGTON WEEK anytime by visiting the website or joining...

Airs Friday, March 31, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) On this week’s Washington Week: Heated Gun Debate:  Tempers flared in the halls of Congress this week over how to address gun violence following the deadly elementary school shooting in Nashville. President Biden and Democrats are calling for the assault weapons ban to be reinstated, as Republicans call any legislative action “premature”. Culture Wars:  As Republicans dismiss calls for gun legislation at the federal level, the p...

Airs Friday, March 24, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) On this week's Washington Week: Former President Trump’s mounting legal and political challenges: Two of the four criminal investigations into former President Donald Trump gained momentum this week. On Friday, a defense attorney for Trump is scheduled to testify before the grand jury investigating classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago home. It comes amid speculation that Trump could soon be indicted – in what would be a first for a former president - by the office of the Manhattan District Attorney for alleged hush money payments to an adult-film star during the 2016 presidential campaign. And after months of taunting from Trump, likely 2024 contender Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, criticized the former president and his legal troubles for the first time. Joining guest moderator, Laura Barrón-López to discuss this and more: Devlin Barrett, Reporter, The Washington Post Heather Caygle, Managing Editor, Punchbowl News Eugene Daniels, White House Correspondent, Politico and Co-Author, “Playbook” Hans Nichols, Political Reporter, Axios Major funding for “Washington Week” is provided by Consumer Cellular, the estate of Arnold Adams, the Yuen Foundation, Sandra and Carl DeLay-Magnuson, Rose Hirschel and Andy Shreeves, Robert and Susan Rosenbaum, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS. Keep up with WASHINGTON WEEK anytime by visiting the website or joining the conversations on FACEBOOK and Twitter @washingtonweek.

Airs Friday, March 17, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) On this week's Washington Week: Joining guest moderator William Brangham to discuss this and more: Major funding for “Washington Week” is provided by Consumer Cellular, the estate of A…

On this week's Washington Week: President Biden rallies Democrats, with an eye towards 2024 and two high-profile Republican gatherings highlight the party’s split.

Airs Friday, February 24, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) On this week's Washington Week: President Biden marks the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the politics of East Palestine’s trail derailment. On Monday, Presi…

Airs Friday, February 17, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) On this week's Washington Week: Georgia election probe alleges perjury, and President Biden addresses the spy balloon mystery and economy.  The special grand jury investigating form…

Two years ago, WETA extended the opportunity to me to become the moderator of Washington Week. In that time, our show has led the way in covering some of the biggest stories in our nation's history with some of the best reporters in the country at our table. Now, after deep thought and some meaningful conversations, I have made the difficult decision to step away from the moderator role of Washington Week. This move will allow me to focus full time on my commitments to NBC News as a Washingto...

Airs Friday, February 10, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) On this week's Washington Week: Joining moderator Yamiche Alcindor to discuss this and more: Major funding for “Washington Week” is provided by Consumer Cellular, the estate of Arno…

Airs Friday, February 3, 2023 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) On this week's Washington Week: Joining moderator Yamiche Alcindor to discuss this and more: Major funding for “Washington Week” is provided by Consumer Cellular, the estate of Arnol…