Feb. 07, 2025 9:24 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/7/25
Elon Musk is carrying out his plan to purge thousands of employees from the federal government, even as President Trump identifies new assignments for federal officials, including occupying and rebuilding the Gaza Strip. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Michael Scherer and Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic, Eugene Daniels of Politico and Asma Khalid of NPR to discuss this and more.
Jan. 31, 2025 9:07 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/31/25
In his second week in office, President Trump is on the defensive and casting blame after a terrible tragedy in the air over Washington and a chaotic week in politics. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic, Ali Vitali of MSNBC and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
Jan. 24, 2025 8:56 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/24/25
In a first week meant to overwhelm the cognitive capabilities of critics, the media and the average citizen, President Donald Trump upended policies and norms across the federal government. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck, Laura Barrón-López of PBS News Hour, Ashley Parker of The Atlantic and Charlie Savage of The New York Times to discuss this and more.
Jan. 17, 2025 9:01 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/17/25
Joe Biden says goodbye to the nation with a warning, and Donald Trump is set to seal his status as the most dominant American political figure of the 21st century. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, McKay Coppins of The Atlantic, Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News, Asma Khalid of NPR and Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times to discuss this and more.
Jan. 10, 2025 9:02 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/10/25
Some of Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet picks will be trying to win over the Senate next week. It comes as Trump threatens allies and friends from Denmark to Panama, giving new meaning to “America First.” Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Laura Barrón-López of PBS News Hour, Carl Hulse of The New York Times, Tom Nichols of The Atlantic, and Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal to disc
Jan. 03, 2025 9:02 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/3/25
Mike Johnson keeps the speaker's gavel after Donald Trump convinces holdouts to switch their vote. And we are days away from Kamala Harris presiding over the certification of Trump’s win. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Washington Post Live, Francesca Chambers of USA Today and David Ignatius of The Washington Post to discuss this and more.
Dec. 27, 2024 8:43 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 12/27/24
George Packer is known far and wide for his penetrating analysis of American history and American politics. Across his distinguished career, Packer has reported from war zones and countries in turmoil around the world. This week, Jeffrey Goldberg and Packer focus on turmoil at home to make sense of this year and America’s future.
Dec. 20, 2024 8:31 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, Dec. 20, 2024
Joe Biden is still president, but you wouldn’t know it. Elon Musk and his partner, President-elect Trump, are making it clear that they are already in charge and a government shutdown is on the table. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Asma Khalid of NPR, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post and Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
Dec. 13, 2024 8:55 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 12/13/24
In just over a month, Donald Trump will be sworn in as president again. He and his congressional allies want to hit the ground running, but Republican lawmakers are quickly hitting divides over where to start. Join guest moderator Lisa Desjardins, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Hans Nichols of Axios, Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post and Ali Vitali of NBC News to discuss this and more.
Dec. 06, 2024 8:53 p.m. EST
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 12/6/24
Will Pete Hegseth convince key Republican senators that he’s a changed man? Donald Trump is standing by his choice for defense secretary, but is there an expiration date on this nomination? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, McKay Coppins of The Atlantic, Jane Mayer of The New Yorker and Tarini Parti of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
