Aug. 14, 2026 8:55 p.m. EDT
Clip: Trump’s secret flight
As if Trump needed reminding that Iran now shadows his presidency, we learned this week that he had to be secretly moved – by catering truck, no less – off of Air Force One, which was allegedly being targeted by Iranian agents. It raises questions about Iran’s continued ability to wreak havoc on the U.S. and its friends.
Aug. 07, 2026 9:36 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/7/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from August 7, 2026.
Aug. 07, 2026 8:52 p.m. EDT
Clip: How will Trump's focus on vanity projects impact the GOP in the midterms?
Trump is facing low approval ratings, a weakening economy and an endless Iran conflict, but his focus seems to be on the Reflecting Pool and renovating the White House. The panel discusses how this will impact the GOP in the midterms.
Aug. 07, 2026 8:42 p.m. EDT
Clip: Has Trump squandered American military deterrence?
President Trump’s war against Iran has significantly depleted U.S. munitions and his threats to hunt down the "leakers" of this bad news don’t do anything to help the war’s cause. The panel discusses the shortfall and the overall unpopularity of the war.
Jul. 31, 2026 9:52 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/31/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from July 31, 2026.
Jul. 31, 2026 9:45 p.m. EDT
Clip: What the Fauci hearing says about where we are politically
Anthony Fauci returned to Capitol Hill this week for a Senate hearing and faced attacks from Republican lawmakers. The panel discusses Sen. Rand Paul's motivation for the hearing and Fauci's response.
Jul. 31, 2026 9:38 p.m. EDT
Clip: Why is the U.S. still fighting Iran?
Trust in government has declined rapidly in recent years, and the consequences of this collapse are everywhere. Donald Trump can't find it in himself to be transparent with the American people about the state of the war with Iran, or about much else. The panel discusses the state of the war and the lack of answers.
Jul. 24, 2026 8:30 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/24/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from July 24, 2026.
Jul. 24, 2026 8:27 p.m. EDT
Clip: The Iran war's unexpected critics
As the Iran war is escalating, a chorus of criticism is growing louder, and it’s coming from unexpected voices. The panel discusses some of the frustration from Republican lawmakers, voters and conservative media.
Jul. 24, 2026 6:46 p.m. EDT
Clip: The mounting cost of the Iran war
With more service members killed, the war widening across the region, and gas prices again on the rise, the panel looks at the mounting costs of the Iran war.
