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Washington Week with The Atlantic

2018 · 52 episodes · Jan 5, 2018

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    Episode 1

    January 5, 2018

    Jan 5, 2018

    Steve Bannon took aim at President Trump in comments in a new book out this week. The panelists discussed the aftermath of "Fire and Fury," along with the retirement of Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch from Utah.

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    Episode 2

    January 12, 2018

    Jan 12, 2018

    President Donald Trump denied he used a vulgar phrase to describe Haiti and African nations during talks with lawmakers inside the Oval Office earlier this week, but the remarks have created an international controversy. The panelists discussed if the White House made a shift to damage control mode and the possible long-term effects of the remarks.

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    Episode 3

    January 19, 2018

    Jan 19, 2018

    It’s a government on the brink. As the Senate approaches a late Friday night vote to stop a potential government shutdown at midnight, the panelists discussed the ongoing talks and how lawmakers got to this point.

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    Episode 4

    January 26, 2018

    Jan 26, 2018

    As the president made his “America First” pitch to global leaders at Davos this week, his handling of the Russia probe became front and center once again.

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    Episode 5

    February 2, 2018

    Feb 2, 2018

    After President Trump authorized the release of a previously classified memo alleging the FBI and the Justice Department abused the government’s surveillance powers, the panelists discussed the aftermath and what the consequences of a White House at war with the intelligence community could look like.

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    Episode 6

    February 9, 2018

    Feb 9, 2018

    Crisis and confrontations hit Washington as the stock market fluctuated in New York this week. The panelists discussed the details of the recently passed budget, along with the departure of two White House aides after abuse allegations and the week on Wall Street.

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    Episode 7

    February 16, 2018

    Feb 16, 2018

    After another mass shooting at a school in Florida this week, the emotionally charged debate over gun control has been reignited. The panelists discussed the Parkland shooting, along with the Justice Department’s just-released indictment charging 13 Russians with election meddling and the ongoing immigration debate.

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    Episode 8

    February 23, 2018

    Feb 23, 2018

    After the shooting in Florida, the panelists discussed the country’s next steps in the debate over guns. The table also recapped the latest developments in the Russia probe.

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    Episode 9

    March 2, 2018

    Mar 2, 2018

    After another rocky week in Washington, the panelists discussed President Donald Trump's new tariff plans, the turmoil in the White House, and the current state of the gun debate.

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    Episode 10

    March 9, 2018

    Mar 9, 2018

    President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader are set to meet at an undetermined date and location, but the high-stakes summit has risks. The panelists discussed the implications of the potential meeting, along with the backlash the president’s new tariffs are earning.

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    Episode 11

    March 16, 2018

    Mar 16, 2018

    Just 14 months into office, President Donald Trump is looking to reshape his administration. The panelists discussed the departure of Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State, along with other potential new staff replacements. The conversation also turned to the latest sanctions against Russia.

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    Episode 12

    March 23, 2018

    Mar 23, 2018

    The threat of a government shutdown capped off a wild week of staff shakeups and surprise resignations. The panelists discussed the tumult inside the White House, the president’s evolving defense against the Russia probe, and the omnibus bill.

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    Episode 13

    March 30, 2018

    Mar 30, 2018

    The panelists discussed the current standoff with Russia, the latest shakeup in President Donald Trump's cabinet, and the recent report claiming the president's legal team considered pardons for two former advisers.

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    Episode 14

    April 6, 2018

    Apr 6, 2018

    President Trump threatens China with new tariffs rattling global markets, while he returns to his campaign pledge to crack down on immigration. Plus, the latest turmoil in the Trump administration surrounding Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt.

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    Episode 15

    April 13, 2018

    Apr 13, 2018

    The former FBI director’s book doesn’t hit shelves until next week, but it’s already making headlines. The panelists discussed the revelations in the book, along with the latest updates in the Russia probe, Paul Ryan’s retirement announcement, and the chemical attacks in Syria.

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    Episode 16

    April 20, 2018

    Apr 20, 2018

    Latest updates in the Russia probe, North Korea announces plans to suspend nuclear missile tests. And, the addition of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani to President Donald Trump’s personal legal team.

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    Episode 17

    April 27, 2018

    Apr 27, 2018

    The panelists recapped the historic steps taken by Korean leaders towards denuclearization, turmoil within President Donald Trump's cabinet, and the president's meetings with the leaders of France and Germany and the latest updates in the Iran nuclear deal.

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    Episode 18

    May 4, 2018

    May 4, 2018

    The panelists discussed President Trump’s shifting defense against the Russia probe, the scandal surrounding adult film star Stephanie Clifford, and the escalating confrontation with the Justice Department.

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    Episode 19

    May 11, 2018

    May 11, 2018

    After a week dominated by foreign policy headlines, the panelists recapped the release of three Americans by North Korea, the president’s upcoming meeting with Kim Jong Un, and the United States’ move to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal.

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    Episode 20

    May 18, 2018

    May 18, 2018

    The Russia probe hit the one-year mark this week. What is special counsel Robert Mueller's next move? The panelists discussed where both the president and the investigation go from here.

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    Episode 21

    May 25, 2018

    May 25, 2018

    President Trump calls off a face-to-face meeting with North Korea leader Kim Jong-un, but both sides they are ready for diplomacy. Panelists also discussed the Justice Department intelligence officials’ classified briefings with key lawmakers about President Trump's charges that the FBI "spied" on his 2016 presidential campaign.

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    Episode 22

    June 1, 2018

    Jun 1, 2018

    After a meeting with a top North Korean official at the White House Friday, the president announced a previously cancelled summit with Kim Jong Un in Singapore is back on the agenda for June 12. The panelists discussed the events, along with the ramification of the new metal tariffs.

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    Episode 23

    June 8, 2018

    Jun 8, 2018

    America first, or America isolated? President Trump comes face to face with world leaders at the G-7 summit in Canada amid trade policy tension and his nod to Russia. Plus, new indictments in the Russia investigation days before the president meets North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for a historic summit in Singapore.

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    Episode 24

    June 15, 2018

    Jun 15, 2018

    After President Trump met with Kim Jong-un, the panelists discussed how the president’s diplomatic efforts toward North Korea and his clashes with longtime allies may be creating a new world order. The conversation also turned to Friday’s news that Paul Manafort will head to jail, along with the recently released Justice Department report on Hillary Clinton’s emails.

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    Episode 25

    June 22, 2018

    Jun 22, 2018

    President Trump reverses course on separating families at the border and the political, social, and ethical ramifications continue to reverberate. After a turbulent week, the panelists discussed the immigration crisis and the challenges ahead.

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    Episode 26

    June 29, 2018

    Jun 29, 2018

    An already historic week of decisions that reflected the Supreme Court’s conservative leanings was punctuated by the announcement that “swing” Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire in July. The panelists discussed the impact of the announcement, including Kennedy's legacy and potential replacements.

  27. Episode 27

    July 6, 2018

    Jul 6, 2018

  28. Episode 28

    July 13, 2018

    Jul 13, 2018

  29. Episode 29

    July 20, 2018

    Jul 20, 2018

  30. Episode 30

    July 27, 2018

    Jul 27, 2018

  31. Episode 31

    August 3, 2018

    Aug 3, 2018

  32. Episode 32

    August 10, 2018

    Aug 10, 2018

  33. Episode 33

    August 17, 2018

    Aug 17, 2018

  34. Episode 34

    August 24, 2018

    Aug 24, 2018

  35. Episode 35

    August 31, 2018

    Aug 31, 2018

  36. Episode 36

    September 7, 2018

    Sep 7, 2018

  37. Episode 37

    September 14, 2018

    Sep 14, 2018

  38. Episode 38

    September 21, 2018

    Sep 21, 2018

  39. Episode 39

    September 28, 2018

    Sep 28, 2018

  40. Episode 40

    October 5, 2018

    Oct 5, 2018

  41. Episode 41

    October 12, 2018

    Oct 12, 2018

  42. Episode 42

    October 19, 2018

    Oct 19, 2018

  43. Episode 43

    October 26, 2018

    Oct 26, 2018

  44. Episode 44

    November 2, 2018

    Nov 2, 2018

  45. Episode 45

    November 9, 2018

    Nov 9, 2018

  46. Episode 46

    November 16, 2018

    Nov 16, 2018

  47. Episode 47

    November 23, 2018

    Nov 23, 2018

  48. Episode 48

    November 30, 2018

    Nov 30, 2018

  49. Episode 49

    December 7, 2018

    Dec 7, 2018

  50. Episode 50

    December 14, 2018

    Dec 14, 2018

  51. Episode 51

    December 21, 2018

    Dec 21, 2018

  52. Episode 52

    December 28, 2018

    Dec 28, 2018