Jun. 12, 2026 8:10 p.m. EDT
Clip: Has the United States lived up to the principles formulated 250 years ago?
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the panel discusses if America has lived up to the principles set forth by its founders.
Jun. 05, 2026 9:35 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/5/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from June 5, 2026.
Jun. 05, 2026 9:23 p.m. EDT
Clip: The state of negotiations to end Trump’s stalled war in Iran
This week, Trump said he would like to meet Iran’s new supreme leader if the U.S. makes a deal. The panel discusses Trump’s approach to negotiating an end to the Iran war and the effect on the United States’ standing in the world.
Jun. 05, 2026 9:22 p.m. EDT
Clip: Why ‘YOLO’ Republicans are defying Trump in Congress
Trump's successful campaign to end the congressional careers of Republicans he deems insufficiently loyal may be backfiring. These lawmakers now comprise the so-called “YOLO caucus,” eager to defy Trump and vote against his legislative agenda. The panel discusses what the next six months may look like.
May. 29, 2026 9:12 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/29/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from May 29, 2026.
May. 29, 2026 9:03 p.m. EDT
Clip: Trump’s revolutionary approach to global leadership
Jeffrey Goldberg and David Ignatius discuss America’s unique role in the post-World War II international order and Trump’s revolutionary approach to global leadership.
May. 29, 2026 9:02 p.m. EDT
Clip: David Ignatius on the consequences of the Iran war
The U.S. seems to be on the cusp of a negotiated settlement with Iran, a country that President Trump promised three months ago he would unconditionally defeat. Jeffrey Goldberg and David Ignatius discussed the war and its consequences.
May. 22, 2026 9:10 p.m. EDT
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/22/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from May 22, 2026.
May. 22, 2026 8:44 p.m. EDT
Clip: Hegseth’s turbulent time leading the U.S. military
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has distinguished himself as President Trump’s most pugnacious Cabinet member and as a leading advocate of the war against Iran. He is also someone who is trying to reshape the military according to his own values and beliefs. The panel discusses Hegseth’s turbulent time leading the world’s most powerful military.
May. 22, 2026 8:38 p.m. EDT
Clip: Trump's political rampage
There are contradictory signals about President Trump's political strength. On the one hand, his poll numbers are in the basement. On the other hand, he still has the power to punish his Republican enemies, as he just did with Rep. Thomas Massey of Kentucky and Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana.
