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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 12/20/24
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Webcast Extra - May 11, 2012
Richard Lugar and Tea Party; Mitt Romney and bullying; Yemen
Richard Lugar and Tea Party; Mitt Romney and bullying; Yemen
Webcast Extra - August 26, 2011
Journalists in Libya, Obama's foreign policy, Palin's significance, MLK's impact on today.
Journalists in Libya, Obama's foreign policy, Palin's significance, MLK's impact on today.
Webcast Extra - October 7, 2011
Ten years in Afghanistan; Occupy Wall Street; Supercommittee; SCOTUS hears indecency case.
Ten years in Afghanistan; Occupy Wall Street; Supercommittee; SCOTUS hears indecency case.
Webcast Extra - March 12, 200
Send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org
Send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org
Webcast Extra - April 13, 2012
Candidate tax returns and the Buffet rule; NRA and Obama; North Korea's future.
Candidate tax returns and the Buffet rule; NRA and Obama; North Korea's future.
September 13, 2002
Part 1 of Washington Week's special 1 year anniversary of 9/11.
Part 1 of Washington Week's special 1 year anniversary of 9/11.
Webcast Extra - March 4, 2011
Obama offers healthcare options to states; Libyan rebels, a new Supreme Court dynamic
Obama offers healthcare options to states; Libyan rebels, a new Supreme Court dynamic
Webcast Extra - May 18, 2012
Surprise Nebraska Senate Primary; George W. Bush endorsement; G-8 summit; Unemployment
Surprise Nebraska Senate Primary; George W. Bush endorsement; G-8 summit; Unemployment
Webcast Extra -- November 19, 2010
National Journal Insiders poll; the President at NATO; next up in the Supreme Court
National Journal Insiders poll; the President at NATO; next up in the Supreme Court
Webcast Extra - February 10, 2012
The mortgage settlement, President Obama's Super PACs, CPAC, and more.
The mortgage settlement, President Obama's Super PACs, CPAC, and more.
Webcast Extra - January 29, 2010
The panel answers viewers' questions about the Sate of the Union.
The panel answers viewers' questions about the Sate of the Union.
Webcast Extra - February 26, 2010
Become the fifth panelist, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org!
Become the fifth panelist, send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org!
Webcast Extra - May 14, 2010
The conversation continues online. Send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
The conversation continues online. Send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org.
1994 Special Election
A look back at a Special Election in 1994 that foreshadowed the GOP House takeover.
A look back at a Special Election in 1994 that foreshadowed the GOP House takeover.
Webcast Extra - April 15, 2011
National Journal Insiders Poll; Obama's change of tone at fundraiser
National Journal Insiders Poll; Obama's change of tone at fundraiser
Webast Extra - October 15, 2010
Senate races still in play; Democrats vulnerable with blue-collar voters; campaign cash
Senate races still in play; Democrats vulnerable with blue-collar voters; campaign cash
Webcast Extra - April 8, 2011
Spending cut deal; Government shutdown; John Boehner; Tea Party
Spending cut deal; Government shutdown; John Boehner; Tea Party
Webcast Extra - May 25, 2012
Obama attacks Romney at Bain; intense campaigning; Democrat backlash against Bain ads
Obama attacks Romney at Bain; intense campaigning; Democrat backlash against Bain ads
Webcast Extra | September 7, 2012
Back from Charlotte, we compare past political conventions
Back from Charlotte, we compare past political conventions
Webcast Extra - August 20, 2010
News Corp. and the GOP, Pakistan's massive flood, and was President Obama born Muslim?
News Corp. and the GOP, Pakistan's massive flood, and was President Obama born Muslim?
Webcast Extra - December 9, 2011
Herman Cain drops out; Gingrich's prospects; Obama's Consumer Financial Protection nominee
Herman Cain drops out; Gingrich's prospects; Obama's Consumer Financial Protection nominee
September 9, 2011
Analysis on Obama's jobs plan, GOP Debate, and our panelists reflect on 9/11.
Analysis on Obama's jobs plan, GOP Debate, and our panelists reflect on 9/11.
Remember David Broder
Remembering David Broder, "Dean" of Washington Press Corp and longtime WW panelist.
Remembering David Broder, "Dean" of Washington Press Corp and longtime WW panelist.
Webcast Extra - October 22, 2010
Poop in a PA campaign ad, the close CA races, a harsh attack ad in KY, & Tea Party goals.
Poop in a PA campaign ad, the close CA races, a harsh attack ad in KY, & Tea Party goals.
Webcast Extra - April 27, 2012
Student loans and partisan fighting; Romney and endorsements; BP and counterterrorism
Student loans and partisan fighting; Romney and endorsements; BP and counterterrorism
Webcast Extra - September 23, 2011
Bad behavior at GOP debate; stock market plunges; GOP 2012 strategy; Libya strategy
Bad behavior at GOP debate; stock market plunges; GOP 2012 strategy; Libya strategy
The Newt Gingrich Years
As Gingrich announces presidential run, a look back at his career
As Gingrich announces presidential run, a look back at his career
Webcast Extra - January 13, 2012
Mitt Romney faces attacks from both sides, the Virginia Ballot, and more.
Mitt Romney faces attacks from both sides, the Virginia Ballot, and more.
From the Vault, Nov. 26, 1993
Thanksgiving Week 1993: The Brady Bill passes Congress & an airline strike is averted
Thanksgiving Week 1993: The Brady Bill passes Congress & an airline strike is averted
May 27, 2011
2012 GOP field & Palin; Obama in Europe; Medicare politics; new Supreme Court decisions.
2012 GOP field & Palin; Obama in Europe; Medicare politics; new Supreme Court decisions.
Webcast Extra - August 12, 2011
2012 GOP candidates' harsh debate, the deficit "super committee," Geithner stays.
2012 GOP candidates' harsh debate, the deficit "super committee," Geithner stays.
Webcast Extra - June 1, 2012
New unemployment trends; shifting battleground states; John Edwards trial.
New unemployment trends; shifting battleground states; John Edwards trial.
Webcast Extra - February 12, 2010
Your questions and Iran, bipartisanship and the passing of two members of Congress...
Your questions and Iran, bipartisanship and the passing of two members of Congress...
Webcast Extra - May 4, 2012
Unemployment numbers and presidential politics; education and the economy; Afghanistan.
Unemployment numbers and presidential politics; education and the economy; Afghanistan.
Webcast Extra - August 17, 2012
Voting laws' influence on election; senate races and Paul Ryan
Voting laws' influence on election; senate races and Paul Ryan
Webcast Extra - December 2, 2011
Who can beat Obama: Romney or Gingrich? Plus jobs hang heavy in voters' minds.
Who can beat Obama: Romney or Gingrich? Plus jobs hang heavy in voters' minds.
Webcast Extra - September 16, 2011
GOP presidential endorsements; super-committee agenda; poverty numbers; Jackie Kennedy
GOP presidential endorsements; super-committee agenda; poverty numbers; Jackie Kennedy
Webcast Extra - November 4, 2011
Humor on the campaign trail; Economic optimists versus the pessimists
Humor on the campaign trail; Economic optimists versus the pessimists
Webcast Extra - April 30, 2010
Your questions on energy and immigration reform and the conversation continues...
Your questions on energy and immigration reform and the conversation continues...
Webcast Extra - March 9, 2012
Favorite political movies; Rush Limbaugh's contraception remarks.
Favorite political movies; Rush Limbaugh's contraception remarks.
Webcast Extra - January 6, 2012
Unemployment down; Reporter's personal stories in Iowa and New Hampshire
Unemployment down; Reporter's personal stories in Iowa and New Hampshire
Webcast Extra - June 17, 2011
GOP debate analysis ; Robert Gates set to leave the Pentagon; Debt ceiling & budget talks.
GOP debate analysis ; Robert Gates set to leave the Pentagon; Debt ceiling & budget talks.
Webcast Extra - June 10, 2011
Sarah Palin's emails; importance of Iowa and New Hampshire; Panetta in Afghanistan
Sarah Palin's emails; importance of Iowa and New Hampshire; Panetta in Afghanistan
October 15, 2010
Midterm races; record-setting campaign spending; and the debate over gays in the military
Midterm races; record-setting campaign spending; and the debate over gays in the military
Webcast Extra - February 19, 2010
Send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org and be the fifth panelist.
Send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org and be the fifth panelist.
Webcast Extra -- December 31, 2010
Biggest stories of the year and political issues to watch in 2011.
Biggest stories of the year and political issues to watch in 2011.
October 8, 2010
Dems and GOP rally their bases, unemployment rate is flat & a new Supreme Court term
Dems and GOP rally their bases, unemployment rate is flat & a new Supreme Court term
Vault: September 14, 2001
Washington Week as part of a special PBS primetime broadcast, "America Responds."
Washington Week as part of a special PBS primetime broadcast, "America Responds."
Webcast Extra - March 25, 2011
A discussion of the Obama doctrine; National Journal's Political Insiders Poll
A discussion of the Obama doctrine; National Journal's Political Insiders Poll
Webcast Extra - August 5, 2011
U.S. has been downgraded to AA+ status.
U.S. has been downgraded to AA+ status.
Webcast Extra -- January 7, 2011
The National Journal Insiders Poll looks at the strongest GOP Presidential candidates.
The National Journal Insiders Poll looks at the strongest GOP Presidential candidates.
Webcast Extra - October 29, 2010
Possible GOP Congress; John Boehner's leadership; Tea Party candidates; AK & FL races.
Possible GOP Congress; John Boehner's leadership; Tea Party candidates; AK & FL races.
Webcast Extra - May 27, 2011
Different strategies for '12 GOP field; Middle East diplomacy; Supreme Court rulings
Different strategies for '12 GOP field; Middle East diplomacy; Supreme Court rulings
Webcast Extra - November 11, 2011
Rich Santorum, Michele Bachmann, veterans, military, Super committee
Rich Santorum, Michele Bachmann, veterans, military, Super committee
Webcast Extra - March 16, 2012
British PM visits; Massacre in Afghanistan; GOP primary.
British PM visits; Massacre in Afghanistan; GOP primary.
Webcast Extra - January 15, 2010
The earthquake in Haiti, Haiti's history, new bank fee and a hot Senate race
The earthquake in Haiti, Haiti's history, new bank fee and a hot Senate race
Webcast Extra - October 14, 2011
Rubio for VP? Behind-the-scenes at the GOP debate; Obama's bus tour; US-Iran ties.
Rubio for VP? Behind-the-scenes at the GOP debate; Obama's bus tour; US-Iran ties.
Webcast Extra - July 30, 2010
WikiLeaks & journalism, Obama on "The View," Arizona's immigration law and foreign policy
WikiLeaks & journalism, Obama on "The View," Arizona's immigration law and foreign policy
Webcast Extra -- Friday, February 11, 2011
Capitol Hill resignations; spreading tensions in the Middle East
Capitol Hill resignations; spreading tensions in the Middle East
May 25, 2012
The relationship between current and ex-presidents.
The relationship between current and ex-presidents.