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Washington Week with The Atlantic
A Week of War in Europe and Challenges at Home
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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."
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
Webcast Extra - March 9, 2012
Favorite political movies; Rush Limbaugh's contraception remarks.
Favorite political movies; Rush Limbaugh's contraception remarks.
March 26, 2010
Health care reform, U.S.-Israeli relations, and an agreement with Russia
Health care reform, U.S.-Israeli relations, and an agreement with Russia
Webcast Extra - March 19, 2010
Gwen and the panel take your questions on health care reform.
Gwen and the panel take your questions on health care reform.
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 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 - 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 | September 7, 2012
Back from Charlotte, we compare past political conventions
Back from Charlotte, we compare past political conventions
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 - 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 - August 13, 2010
Voter discontent, Defense cuts, new legislation and more on a broken Washington.
Voter discontent, Defense cuts, new legislation and more on a broken Washington.
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 - 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.
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.
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
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.
Webcast Extra - March 18, 2011
Obama's decision-making on Libya; nuclear energy in America; currency in Japan
Obama's decision-making on Libya; nuclear energy in America; currency in Japan
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
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 - 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.
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.
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.
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
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 - April 2, 2010
Send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org!
Send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org!
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 - May 11, 2012
Richard Lugar and Tea Party; Mitt Romney and bullying; Yemen
Richard Lugar and Tea Party; Mitt Romney and bullying; Yemen
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 15, 2011
National Journal Insiders Poll; Obama's change of tone at fundraiser
National Journal Insiders Poll; Obama's change of tone at fundraiser
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 - 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.
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 - July 1, 2011
Tax breaks vs. spending, New IMF Chief Christine Lagarde, SCOTUS preview.
Tax breaks vs. spending, New IMF Chief Christine Lagarde, SCOTUS preview.
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 -- 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 - 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 - 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
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 - 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.
Webcast Extra - March 12, 200
Send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org
Send your questions to washingtonweek@pbs.org
Webcast Extra - April 29, 2011
Unrest in Syria; WikiLeaks story; Is Mitch Daniels running; Democratic fundraising
Unrest in Syria; WikiLeaks story; Is Mitch Daniels running; Democratic fundraising
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 - April 8, 2011
Spending cut deal; Government shutdown; John Boehner; Tea Party
Spending cut deal; Government shutdown; John Boehner; Tea Party
Webcast Extra -- January 21, 2011
The panel discusses what to watch for in the State of the Union.
The panel discusses what to watch for in the State of the Union.
May 25, 2012
The relationship between current and ex-presidents.
The relationship between current and ex-presidents.
Webcast Extra -- Friday, February 11, 2011
Capitol Hill resignations; spreading tensions in the Middle East
Capitol Hill resignations; spreading tensions in the Middle East
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 - 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 - June 8, 2012
Unrest in Syria; Obama private sector comment; Bill Clinton and Barack Obama
Unrest in Syria; Obama private sector comment; Bill Clinton and Barack Obama
Webcast Extra - March 16, 2012
British PM visits; Massacre in Afghanistan; GOP primary.
British PM visits; Massacre in Afghanistan; GOP primary.
Webcast Extra - November 11, 2011
Rich Santorum, Michele Bachmann, veterans, military, Super committee
Rich Santorum, Michele Bachmann, veterans, military, Super committee
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 - 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 -- 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 - August 5, 2011
U.S. has been downgraded to AA+ status.
U.S. has been downgraded to AA+ status.
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 - March 30, 2012
Supreme Court hears healthcare law; politics of health care case; Santorum's outburst.
Supreme Court hears healthcare law; politics of health care case; Santorum's outburst.