Jun. 26, 2026 8:37 p.m. EDT
Clip: Iran asserts control of Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. agreement
Iran is regularly asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz even after the preliminary agreement with the United States. The panel discusses how things have changed in the region since the war started.
Jun. 26, 2026 8:37 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/26/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from June 26, 2026.
Jun. 26, 2026 8:37 p.m. EDT
Clip: How Trump's effort to remake Washington reflects his governing style
Compared to matters related to the economy, energy prices, housing and war in the Middle East and Europe, President Trump's efforts to remake Washington don’t matter all that much. But they tell us a lot about the current chaos, and about his approach to leadership and governance.
Jun. 25, 2026 5:57 p.m. EDT
Preview: Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Washington Week with The Atlantic Airs June 26th, 2026 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) ***Swamp PoliticsPresident Trump’s approach to renovating the Reflecting Pool – and the unintended results of the process – have become symbolic of his unique leadership style, and have brought new meaning to why some Americans refer to Washington as "the swamp." Meanwhile, anger boiled over in the president’s meeting with Republicans on Capitol Hill this week after he abruptly backed out of signing th...
Jun. 19, 2026 9:20 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/19/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from June 19, 2026.
Jun. 19, 2026 9:05 p.m. EDT
Clip: Is the world more dangerous after the Iran war?
Iran appears to be significantly degraded as a military power, but its agreement with the U.S. could open new revenue streams for the regime. The panel discusses how North Korea or China could interpret the behavior of the United States and President Trump over the past three months.
Jun. 19, 2026 9:04 p.m. EDT
Clip: How Iran benefits from Trump's deal and what's next
This week, the U.S. and Iran signed an agreement to end hostilities, reopen oil routes and begin negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program. But Trump's deal has been criticized at home and abroad. The panel discusses how Iran immediately benefits from the plan and whether a long-term agreement will ever be signed.
Jun. 18, 2026 5:12 p.m. EDT
Preview: Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic
Washington Week with The AtlanticAirs June 19th, 2026 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings)***Memorandum of Misunderstanding Despite President Trump and the Iranian Supreme Leader’s claims of victory, critics of the newly signed memorandum say it’s anything but. With technical talks set to begin, we’ll explore the misunderstandings caused by the memorandum and consider whether the world is now a more dangerous place.Joining editor in chief of The Atlantic and moderator, Jeffrey Goldberg, to di...
Jun. 12, 2026 8:58 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/12/26
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we're looking at the state of our democracy and where we’re headed. On a special edition of Washington Week, Jeffrey Goldberg sits down with The Atlantic's Tim Alberta, Idrees Kahloon and Ashley Parker, Stephen Hayes of The Dispatch, Peter Baker of The New York Times and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker.
Jun. 12, 2026 8:56 p.m. EDT
Clip: Is America driven by democratic ideals or transactional interests?
The panel discusses whether the United States is becoming transactional in its foreign policy, in the style associated with Donald Trump, or whether older idealistic principles still guide it.
