Jun. 20, 2025 9 p.m. EDT
Clip: Trump’s evolving views on U.S. involvement in Israel's war with Iran
A week into the conflict between Israel and Iran, President Trump said he will delay a decision on whether the U.S. would enter the war. This comes as the president faces rare backlash from some Republicans over the prospect of U.S. involvement. The panel discusses the dynamics of Trump’s looming decision and what might come next.
Jun. 13, 2025 8:52 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/13/25
The war between Israel and Iran is escalating and the new conflict is a rejection of President Trump’s deal-making efforts. Join guest moderator Ashley Parker of The Atlantic, Eugene Daniels of MSNBC, Tyler Pager of The New York Times, Matt Viser of The Washington Post and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
Jun. 13, 2025 8:49 p.m. EDT
Clip: War between Israel and Iran escalates, testing Trump's influence
The war between Israel and Iran is escalating and the new conflict is a rejection of President Trump’s deal-making efforts. The panel discusses Trump’s influence, presidential powers and his willingness, or not, to use military force.
Jun. 13, 2025 8:46 p.m. EDT
Clip: Does Netanyahu want to draw the U.S. into his conflict with Iran?
Iran does not want to draw the U.S. into war, but Israel might have different incentives. The panel discusses what Netanyahu may be desiring as he takes on Tehran.
Jun. 06, 2025 8:47 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/6/25
On a special edition of Washington Week with The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg is joined by Thomas Friedman of The New York Times to unpack the start of President Trump’s second term and his efforts to address critical issues around the world. Friedman dives into his own recent trip to Israel, the parallels between Trump and Netanyahu and the rise of authoritarianism in both nations.
Jun. 06, 2025 8:46 p.m. EDT
Clip: Trump’s instability and the potential of a post-American world
In President Trump's first administration, he was surrounded by buffers and filters. In his second, he's surrounded by amplifiers. Jeffrey Goldberg and Thomas Friedman discuss the chaos of Trump's conflicts, how world leaders are viewing the instability and Trump's explosive feud with Elon Musk.
Jun. 06, 2025 8:45 p.m. EDT
Clip: What Netanyahu doesn't understand about American Jewish politics
Thomas Friedman is a critic of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the way he's conducted the war in Gaza. Friedman and Jeffrey Goldberg to discuss the state of the war and how to build an alternative to Hamas for the Palestinian people.
Jun. 05, 2025 8:22 p.m. EDT
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, June 6, 2025 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: On a special edition of Washington Week with The Atlantic, moderator Jeffrey Goldberg will be joined by Thomas L. Friedman, a Foreign Affairs Columnist at The New York Times, to unpack President Trump’s efforts to address critical issues in the Middle East. Friedman dives into his own recent trip to Israel, the parallels between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a...
May. 30, 2025 9:03 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/30/25
Most presidents wait until they leave the White House to cash in, but President Trump takes a different approach. If there’s a way to make money off the presidency, he’s on it. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck and Stephen Hayes of The Dispatch to discuss this and more.
May. 30, 2025 8:52 p.m. EDT
Clip: How Trump is using his power to profit and why no one will stop him
Most presidents wait until they leave the White House to cash in, but President Trump takes a different approach. Crypto deals, hotels, golf courses, 747s, everything is on the table. The panel discusses the ways Trump is treating the White House, and Mar-a-Lago, as a place to make sure his children are even richer than he is.
