Jan. 30, 2025 8:32 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, January 31, 2025 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Trump’s Controversial Orders and Confirmation Chaos In just his second week back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump is forced to deal with a crisis not of his, or his administration’s, own making - the worst American aviation disaster in almost a quarter century. The deadly crash is the first real test of Trump’s second term. And it comes amid a week of chaos and confus...
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. 24, 2025 8:42 p.m. EST
Clip: Will Trump's Jan. 6 pardons embolden extremist groups?
President Trump's most dramatic move of the week took even his allies by surprise, the wholesale pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, including men convicted of felony assaults of police officers and leaders and members of two far-right militias utterly devoted to Trump. The panel discusses the tumultuous first week of Trump’s second term.
Jan. 24, 2025 8:39 p.m. EST
Clip: Breaking down Trump's first week of 'shock and awe'
So much has happened since President Trump's inauguration on Monday that it’s hard to keep up. The issues range from DEI to immigration. The panel unpacks the first week.
Jan. 24, 2025 2:31 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, January 24, 2025 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Trump’s First Week Back in the White House President Donald Trump kicks off his return to the White House by taking numerous actions aimed at overwhelming his critics and the media. Trump issued a flurry of executive orders that rolled back Biden-era policies, sent U.S. troops to the border with Mexico, and pardoned hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters, including the leader of a far-right ...
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. 17, 2025 8:48 p.m. EST
Clip: Trump promises a busy first day in office after he's inaugurated
Donald Trump has promised his fellow citizens a very busy Monday, filled with executive orders and radical course shifts. The panel discusses what we should be looking for.
Jan. 17, 2025 8:45 p.m. EST
Clip: The politics of the TikTok ban
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the U.S. government to shut down the popular social media app TikTok as soon as Sunday. But President-elect Trump has signaled he's willing to undo the ban. The panel discusses the politics surrounding the issue.
Jan. 16, 2025 5:50 p.m. EST
Preview: Coming Up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Airs Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic: Trump’s Return to the White House and Biden’s Legacy In President Biden’s farewell address on Wednesday evening, he emphasized the looming threats of unchecked power, warning that an oligarchy is taking shape in America. His comments come as billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg plan to attend Trump’s inauguration on Monday. We take a look at what to expect from ...
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
