Jul. 19, 2024 8:50 p.m. EDT
Clip: Trump delivers his regular rhetoric after Republicans pledge unity message
This week, Donald Trump chose a running mate, dodged prosecution in a federal documents case and most dramatically of all, narrowly escaped death from a would-be assassin’s bullet. The panel discusses how Trump solidified the Republican Party and energized his base by choosing Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jul. 19, 2024 8:39 p.m. EDT
Clip: How long can Biden fight the calls for him to drop out of the presidential race?
Looming over everything in Washington is one question, will Joe Biden stay in the race and face the Caesar of the Republican Party, Donald Trump? The panel discusses the calls from Democrats for the president to exit the campaign.
Jul. 12, 2024 9:41 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/12/24
This was supposed to be the week that settled President Biden’s political fate. But one press conference and many closed-door meetings later, he’s still twisting in the wind. Join guest moderator Franklin Foer, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic, Saleha Mohsin of Bloomberg, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post and Ali Vitali of NBC News to discuss this and more.
Jul. 12, 2024 9:18 p.m. EDT
Clip: Biden digs in as more Democrats call for him to leave the race
Two weeks after President Biden’s disastrous debate performance, he continues to hang on to his candidacy by his fingernails. The number of Democrats calling for him to leave the race keeps ticking upwards, but it’s hardly a tidal wave. And the president’s performance at a press conference Thursday was just fluent enough to prevent a total collapse of his campaign.
Jul. 12, 2024 9:01 p.m. EDT
Clip: Does Biden have a path to victory against Trump?
On the eve of Trump’s coronation at the Republican convention, Biden seems more determined than ever to press on. But Democratic anxiety about a Trump landslide cannot be easily dismissed.
Jul. 05, 2024 8:32 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/5/24
The Supreme Court made history this week by issuing a landmark ruling that dramatically expands the power of the presidency and helps to protect Donald Trump from criminal prosecution. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Dan Balz of The Washington Post, Joan Biskupic of CNN, Jan Crawford of CBS News and Charlie Savage of The New York Times to discuss this and more.
Jul. 05, 2024 8:32 p.m. EDT
Clip: Presidential immunity and the future of American democracy
It’s been a tumultuous and unsettling time in the nation's capital. A week after what could be one of the most important debates in American presidential history, the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump is substantially immune to charges that he tried to overturn the last election. The panel discusses what it means for the 2024 presidential race and for the future of our democracy.
Jul. 05, 2024 8:32 p.m. EDT
Clip: The Supreme Court's polarization and political implications
The Supreme Court wrapped up its term this week after a series of significant and contentious rulings. The panel discusses the dynamics of the court and the political implications of the polarization between the conservative supermajority and liberal dissenting voices.
Jun. 28, 2024 9:52 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/28/24
President Biden’s debate goal was to draw the starkest contrast between himself and Donald Trump. Democrats are now melting down over his performance, asking the previously forbidden question: will he leave the race? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Nikole Killion of CBS News and Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic to discuss more.
Jun. 28, 2024 9:31 p.m. EDT
Clip: Biden's brutal debate and what's next for Democrats
Following President Biden’s brutal debate performance, Democrats in Washington and around the country are panicking. The panel discusses what could happen next.
