Jun. 27, 2025 9:09 p.m. EDT
Clip: The state of Iran’s nuclear program after U.S. airstrikes
President Donald Trump claims the U.S. and Israel have obliterated Iran’s nuclear program. Other analysts say Iran’s facilities are seriously damaged, but that it’s premature and counterproductive to claim total victory. The panel discusses the current state of affairs after last weekend’s strikes by the U.S. military.
Jun. 27, 2025 9:08 p.m. EDT
Clip: The politicization of national intelligence under Trump
Tulsi Gabbard is having a controversial tenure as director of national intelligence in the Trump administration. The panel discusses a potential shakeup and the politicization of intelligence under President Donald Trump.
Jun. 20, 2025 9:08 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/20/25
Just as U.S. airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear program seemed likely, President Trump found a temporary off-ramp, saying he will make his decision within two weeks. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Jonathan Karl of ABC News, David Ignatius of The Washington Post, David Sanger of The New York Times and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic to discuss these stories and more.
Jun. 20, 2025 9:06 p.m. EDT
Clip: As Israel makes gains on a weakened Iran, U.S. plays the waiting game
Iran has seemingly suffered one loss after another in recent years. The country Iran’s leaders have sworn for 46 years to destroy, Israel, has decimated Hamas and largely dismantled Hezbollah and neutralized Iran's air defenses, bombing nuclear, military and infrastructure sites seemingly at will. But one thing Israel has failed to achieve is the destruction of the Fordow nuclear site.
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.
