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Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 12/8/23 from 2023-12-09T02:22:46
Ukraine is fighting Russia on the eastern front and Israel is hunting Hamas in Gaza. How President Biden navigates this crisis could determine the future of democracy around the globe and at home. ...
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 12/1/23 from 2023-12-02T02:22:30
The House makes history by expelling George Santos from its ranks and Democrats put Sen. Tuberville on notice for holding up military appointments. Plus, a look at Trump's GOP coalition. Join moder...
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/24/23 from 2023-11-25T01:24
Mike Johnson has been House speaker for a month and the honeymoon may be over. Frustration is growing from some hard-right Republicans over government spending and with a thin majority, every GOP v...
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 11/17/23 from 2023-11-18T02:00
Former President Trump has never been modulated in rhetoric and action. But there’s a real sense, as he comes under more and more legal pressure, he’s become more apocalyptic. Join moderator Jeffre...
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Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 11/10/23 from 2023-11-11T01:55
Though President Biden still lags in the polls, the news is generally good for Democrats after Tuesday’s off-year election wins. But a surprising announcement from Sen. Joe Manchin throws control o...
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Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 11/3/23 from 2023-11-04T01:03
President Biden is facing a large set of challenges as he runs for reelection. The most unique challenge of all: no one his age has ever won the presidency. Plus, the latest on the Middle East war ...
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Washington Week with the Atlantic full episode, 10/27/23 from 2023-10-28T00:56
A week ago, barely anyone in Washington knew Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana. Now the pro-Trump election denier is speaker of the House. What does it mean for the country, for Congress, for Ukraine ...
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/20/23 from 2023-10-21T00:59
President Biden traveled to Israel to demonstrate U.S. support as the threat of full-scale war looms over the Middle East. This as Congress remains paralyzed with House Republicans unable to decide...
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/13/23 from 2023-10-14T01:00
Six days after the deadliest pogrom since the Holocaust, Israel is on the attack and Gaza’s civilians are in mortal danger. For now, the U.S. is supporting Israel's overwhelming response. Join mode...
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 10/6/23 from 2023-10-07T01:05
Kevin McCarthy loses his speakership and the race for who could possibly govern the House Republican Caucus is underway. What does it mean for the health of the GOP, for the country and for the 202...
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/29/23 from 2023-09-30T01:00
The House of Representatives, paralyzed by Republican hardliners, fails to pass a short-term funding bill, making a government shutdown all but certain. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Anne Appleb...
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/22/23 from 2023-09-23T01:41
Republicans this week continued to fight over government funding, with pressure growing for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, just as Ukraine’s president visited Capitol Hill seeking weapons and aid. J...
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/15/23 from 2023-09-16T00:55
Speaker Kevin McCarthy this week tried to appease his far-right members by opening an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, as Hunter Biden was indicted on federal firearms charges. Join guest ...
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/8/23 from 2023-09-09T01:02
President Biden is in Asia seeking to counter China’s growing influence while Republicans hammer the president on his age and threaten to impeach him ahead of his son Hunter’s expected indictment. ...
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 9/1/23 from 2023-09-02T02:05
Trump’s trial date provides further proof the 2024 presidential race could be the most unusual in history. Plus, McConnell freezes again and a new poll on President Biden’s age raises new concerns ...
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/25/23 from 2023-08-26T01:00
Donald Trump surrendered to jail in Georgia after skipping the first GOP debate where his rivals denounced, but mostly defended, the former president. Join guest moderator Laura Barrón-López, Danie...
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/18/23 from 2023-08-19T00:52
As things stand now, reporters will spend much of 2024 running between campaign rallies and court appearances by GOP frontrunner Donald Trump. Join The Atlantic editor-in-chief and moderator Jeffre...
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, Aug. 11, 2023 from 2023-08-12T00:52
Donald Trump rails against the Biden administration as his defense team battles it out with the DOJ. Plus, the president heads west aiming to remind voters about his economic and legislative victor...
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Washington Week full episode, Aug. 4, 2023 from 2023-08-05T00:56
For the first time, a former American president is charged with conspiring to stay in office after losing an election. But what does the most serious criminal case yet against Trump mean for him, t...
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Washington Week full episode, July 28, 2023 from 2023-07-29T00:47
Donald Trump’s legal issues worsen as he faces a likely second federal indictment. Plus, questions linger over the future of one of the most influential Republicans in Washington. Join guest modera...
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Washington Week full episode, July 21, 2023 from 2023-07-22T00:58
Donald Trump is put on notice by the special counsel related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. His legal cases will challenge the justice system, presidential election process and democracy...
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Washington Week full episode, July 14, 2023 from 2023-07-15T00:57
President Biden notches wins expanding NATO and smoothing over tensions as Speaker McCarthy navigates a turbulent week after right-wing Republicans add culture war issues to typically bipartisan le...
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Biden moves to end Title 42 amid backlash on Capitol Hill over migrant surge from 2022-04-29T17:19:35
President Biden is facing pressure from Republicans and Democrats over his repeal of a Trump-era immigration restriction known as Title 42. The policy has forced migrants seeking asylum to remain i...
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Vice President Harris catches COVID as Fauci clarifies comment on state of the pandemic from 2022-04-29T17:17:03
COVID-19 struck deep within the White House this week when Vice President Kamala Harris's office announced that she had tested positive for the virus. The revelation came as Dr. Anthony Fauci, chie...
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Biden requests billions to aid Ukraine as Putin warns West about interfering in the war from 2022-04-29T17:14:28
With Russia's invasion of Ukraine now in its tenth week, Russian missiles struck Kyiv as the U.N. secretary general was visiting. That came amid fears the war could expand beyond Ukraine’s borders....
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Washington Week full episode, April 29, 2022 from 2022-04-29T17:09:47
Russia warns the West not to interfere in Ukraine as President Biden requests billions more in aid, Dr. Anthony Fauci makes headlines on the state of the pandemic, and Biden's plan to change a Trum...
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Jan. 6 panel questions members of Trump's inner circle from 2022-04-15T18:58:58
Jan. 6 panel questions members of Trump's inner circle
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Democrats try to tackle inflation as the GOP centers on culture wars ahead of midterms from 2022-04-15T18:54:13
Democrats try to tackle inflation as the GOP centers on culture wars ahead of midterms
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Biden accuses Russia of genocide as Putin warns the West about military aid in Ukraine from 2022-04-15T18:51:58
Biden accuses Russia of genocide as Putin warns the West about military aid in Ukraine
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Washington Week full episode, April 15, 2022 from 2022-04-15T18:38:26
Washington Week full episode, April 15, 2022
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Republicans block COVID aid as cases rise among Washington elite from 2022-04-08T17:24:09
A number of high-profile leaders in Washington this week tested positive for COVID-19, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Attorney General Merrick Garland, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, S...
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Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history as first Black woman on the Supreme Court from 2022-04-08T17:22:07
After a contentious confirmation hearing, Ketanji Brown Jackson made history this week as the first Black woman to ascend to the highest court in the land. Three Republicans joined 50 Democrats in ...
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Global outrage grows as Russia's retreat from Kyiv exposes atrocities from 2022-04-08T17:20:24
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is now entering its seventh week, as the world saw carnage and brutality unlike anything seen before in the conflict. Russia’s military withdrawal , from Bucha, a su...
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Washington Week full episode, April 8, 2022 from 2022-04-08T15:51:06
Russian atrocities against civilians are drawing global outrage as Russia shifts its battle lines to eastern Ukraine and President Biden doubles down on his condemnation of President Putin. Then, K...
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What the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act means for the decades-long fight for civil rights from 2022-04-01T22:20:34
President Biden on Tuesday signed the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act into law. The law makes lynching a federal hate crime for the first time in U.S. history. The bill's named after Emmett Till, a 1...
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New details emerge in Jan. 6 probe over Trump's call logs during the Capitol insurrection from 2022-04-01T20:56:15
New revelations surfaced from the congressional investigation into the Capitol attack about former President Trump’s White House call logs during the siege, a new NBC poll shows many American blame...
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A Look Inside Efforts to Overturn the 2020 Election from 2022-03-25T21:05:29
This week, new reports emerged that Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, repeatedly pressed former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to pursue efforts to overturn ...
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Biden Travels to Europe and An Historic SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing from 2022-03-25T20:59:21
President Biden travels to Brussels and Poland for emergency meetings with western allies, aimed at solidifying support for Ukraine.
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President Biden's Challenges Here and Abroad from 2022-03-19T08:17:55
The Biden Administration warned this week the government is running out of critical money aimed at pandemic mitigation efforts.
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The War in Ukraine Continues With No End In Sight from 2022-03-19T08:10:22
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth week, Russia continues targeting civilians.
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Full Episode: The Devastation of War from 2022-03-12T09:09:19
It’s been almost three weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine and the death toll is rising.
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President Biden's Domestic Agenda from 2022-03-12T08:57:10
Inflation hits a 40-year high and economists expect that number to increase throughout March.
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10 Years Since Trayvon Martin’s Fatal Shooting from 2022-03-05T08:59:30
Saturday marked the 10-year anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s fatal shooting.
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A Week of War in Europe and Challenges at Home from 2022-03-05T08:57:45
As Russia’s war with Ukraine escalates, President Biden and NATO allies are ramping up sanctions on the Russian economy.
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War in Europe and A Historic Supreme Court Pick from 2022-02-25T21:17:52
The world is seeing the largest military attack in Europe since World War II. Meanwhile, at home, President Biden announced he is nominating Federal Appeals Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the...
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Impacts American Economy and Foreign Policy from 2022-02-25T21:07:41
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominates the headlines, oil prices broke above 100 dollars for the first time since 2014, natural gas prices increased by 6.5 percent, and stock markets dropped glo...
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Russia - Ukraine Tensions and Domestic Risks from 2022-02-19T10:37
President Biden said he is convinced Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine.
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Domestic Challenges from 2022-02-19T10:36:28
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict dominates headlines, Americans are still dealing with inflation.
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Foreign Threats and Domestic Divisions from 2022-02-12T09:21
Tensions escalate between Russia and Ukraine. Trump's handling of documents is scrutinized
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After the Shooting of Amir Locke, New Calls for Police Reform from 2022-02-12T09:20:30
The panel discussed renewed calls for police reform in Minneapolis after Amir Locke's death.
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Pence Speaks Out and President Biden Under Pressure from 2022-02-05T08:59:39
Biden held a bipartisan meeting with senators to discuss his future Supreme Court nominee.
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Challenges Ahead for President Biden from 2022-02-05T08:40:39
The challenges continue for President Biden as he deals with rising tensions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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President Biden Looks for a Reset from 2022-01-29T09:23:09
The panel discussed a vacancy on the Supreme Court and the president’s trip to Pittsburgh.
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Justice Breyer Retires and The Latest from Ukraine from 2022-01-29T09:14:48
President Biden has been consumed with two major issues: The Supreme Court and the growing threat of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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President Biden’s Challenges from 2022-01-22T09:33:03
On the anniversary of taking office, President Biden faces challenges on all fronts.
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President Biden’s First Year in Office from 2022-01-22T09:00:50
This week marked one year since Biden took office and he's facing pressure from all sides.
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Sedition Charges, Voting Rights and COVID Confusion from 2022-01-14T22:33:58
This week, 11 members of the Oath Keepers, including founder Stewart Rhodes, were charged with seditious conspiracy for their involvement with the Jan. 6 riot.
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The Jan. 6 Investigation and What Comes Next for Congress from 2022-01-08T09:39:14
The conversation about the Jan. 6 attack continues on the Washington Week Extra.
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The Washington Week Bookshelf: “The 1619 Project” from 2021-12-11T11:07:36
The 1619 Project's Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses new book and the impact of race in America.
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Defending Democracy: At Home and Abroad from 2021-12-10T22:05:02
President Biden has been defending democracy abroad and domestically, including holding a call with President Putin as Russian troops gather at the Ukrainian border.
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Turnover in VP Harris's Office and Fmr. Pres. Trump's COVID Test from 2021-12-04T00:01:08
The panel discussed the departure of two of Vice President Kamala Harris’ senior aides.
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A New COVID Variant and the Fight Over Abortion Rights from 2021-12-03T22:20:35
As anxiety over the omicron variant mounts, the battle over abortion rights heats up.
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The Divided States of America from 2021-11-24T11:28:52
The panel discussed what divides us and what unites us on a special Thanksgiving edition of Washington Week.
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Inside the Exoneration of 2 Men Convicted of Killing Malcolm X from 2021-11-19T23:00:59
The panel explored a major update in the 1965 assassination of civil rights icon Malcolm X
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Crime and Punishment in Washington and Kenosha from 2021-11-19T22:43:31
The nation's eyes are on Kenosha, WI after Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all charges.
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Kyle Rittenhouse Case & the Trial Over Ahmaud Arbery’s Death from 2021-11-12T22:22:01
The panel goes in-depth into the dramatic developments of the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial.
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Infrastructure, Inflation, and New Details on Jan 6th from 2021-11-12T22:02:05
Steve Bannon faced indictment for failing to appear before Congress, as the Jan 6 committee issued more subpoenas to former Trump aides.
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The Nation's Divide over Critical Race Theory from 2021-11-05T21:58:53
The panel discussed the debate over critical race theory, how students are being taught in Virginia schools, and how the issue connects to history.
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Republicans Win in Virginia as Biden Fights for his Agenda in Congress from 2021-11-05T21:33:09
Tuesday’s elections left the GOP feeling hopeful and ready for the midterms.
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President Biden’s Big Gamble from 2021-10-29T17:51:25
The panel discussed the challenges of President Biden's Build Back Better framework.
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Biden's Agenda on the Line| Washington Week | October 22, 2021 from 2021-10-22T17:51:25
Our panel dissects what’s included in Biden’s economic agenda and the voting rights battle.
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Biden Agenda on The Line from 2021-10-22T00:00
Our panel dissects what’s included in Biden’s economic agenda and the voting rights battle
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Culture Wars and Economic Challenges from 2021-10-14T23:50:12
The panel discussed former Trump aide Steve Bannon’s refusal to appear in front of the Jan. 6 committee.
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Gang Crisis in Haiti: 17 Missionaries Kidnapped| Washington Week | October 22, 2021 from 2021-10-14T23:38:01
The panel discussed the crisis of insecurity and gang violence in Haiti and the case of 17 missionaries, who were kidnapped last weekend.
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Facebook Under Fire from 2021-10-08T23:58:16
Facebook whistleblower tells lawmakers that the company knowingly spread misinformation.
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Police Reform Negotiations Hit Roadblock from 2021-10-01T20:59:07
A bipartisan group of lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on police reform after months of negotiations. The panel discussed what went wrong, why the bill failed to pass, and what comes next in ...
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Political Divisions Threaten President Biden’s Agenda from 2021-10-01T20:56:46
Democrats clashed over the size of President Biden’s infrastructure package, as Congress passed a bill to avoid a federal government shutdown before the deadline. The panel also discussed America’s...
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The Washington Week Bookshelf: “Peril” from 2021-09-24T21:26:59
The Washington Post’s Bob Woodward and former Washington Week moderator Robert Costa join moderator Yamiche Alcindor an in-depth discussion into the explosive reporting from their new book “Peril” ...
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Jan 6 Committee Issues Subpoenas To Trump Allies from 2021-09-24T21:25:44
The House Committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol has issued subpoenas to four of former President Trump’s closest aides. The subpoenas cited reporting in “Peril”, co-authored by Bob...
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U.S. Gymnasts Testimony on Larry Nassar Investigation from 2021-09-17T21:19:02
Earlier this week, four elite gymnasts testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, detailing the failures in the handling of the sexual abuse investigation on former USA gymnastics doctor...
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Washington Braces For Trump Supporter Rally on Sept. 18 from 2021-09-17T21:12:37
A rally in support of insurrectionists who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6th is set to take place this weekend. The panel discussed new reporting on the transition of power between former Preside...
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How 9/11 Changed American Life from 2021-09-10T21:15:51
The panel continues the conversation, reflecting on the 20 year anniversary of 9/11. The panel also discussed how the attacks shifted American life, politics, and the impact the event had on Muslim...
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The 20-Year Anniversary Of September 11 from 2021-09-10T20:56:28
In a special edition of Washington Week, the panel takes an in-depth look at the 20 years since 9/11, featuring journalists who covered the attacks and their aftermath. The panel also discussed the...
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President Biden’s Domestic Challenges from 2021-09-03T21:04:50
The panel continues the conversation on the domestic challenges President Biden faces. The panel covered the rise of COVID-19 cases, the new Texas abortion ban, and the impacts of natural disasters...
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America’s Longest War Ends from 2021-09-03T21:03:05
The U.S. has fully completed its withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war. The panel discussed the criticism President Biden is facing from Republicans and Democrats as h...
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What Does FDA Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Mean? from 2021-08-27T20:17:20
This week, the FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer vaccine, prompting companies to impose vaccine and mask mandates. The panel discussed what the approval of the vaccine means, and what to expe...
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Attack on Kabul Airport: What’s Next? from 2021-08-27T20:14:39
Days after President Biden warned of potential terror threats, explosions outside of Kabul’s airport in Afghanistan killed over 100 people, including U.S. service members. The panel also discussed ...
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CDC Recommends COVID-19 Booster Shots Next Month from 2021-08-20T21:17:51
This week, President Biden announced that COVID-19 booster shots will become available to Americans as early as next month. The panel also discussed the data that motivated the new guidance on boos...
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Crisis in Afghanistan: What’s Happening Now & What’s Next? from 2021-08-20T21:12:17
The panel took an in-depth look at the crisis in Afghanistan and what’s next for the nation. The panel also discussed how the U.S. is handling evacuations as President Biden faces pressure to do mo...
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United Nations Study Issues A Grim Warning On Climate Change from 2021-08-13T21:12:46
Earlier this week, the latest study by the U.N. put out a “code red” warning for humanity, as climate change speeds up. The panel also discussed the Senate passing a bipartisan infrastructure bill ...
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U.S. Deploys 3,000 Troops Back To Afghanistan as Taliban Makes Gains from 2021-08-13T20:52:48
The deepening crisis in Afghanistan has led the Pentagon to deploy troops back to help American personnel and Afghan interpreters evacuate cities under threat from the Taliban. The panel also discu...
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Answering Your COVID-19 Questions & Back To School Concerns from 2021-08-06T20:13:45
The panel continues the conversation on COVID-19, focused on questions from viewers about the Delta variant. The panel also discussed the politics around reopening schools and concerns parents have...
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COVID-19 Resurges & Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Controversy from 2021-08-06T20:09:51
As the Delta variant surges across the country, the panel discussed officials struggling to get more Americans vaccinated. The panel also discussed increasing calls on New York Governor Andrew Cuom...
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Mental Health Crisis in the U.S., Plus the Infrastructure Deal from 2021-07-30T21:25:22
The panel continues the conversation on a contentious political environment, even amid a bipartisan agreement on infrastructure. They also discussed the national conversation on mental health amid ...
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House Committee Holds First Hearing On U.S. Capitol Riot from 2021-07-30T21:18:52
On Tuesday, the Jan. 6 House select committee investigating the Capitol attack heard from four police officers in a powerful hearing. The panel also discussed new COVID-19 mandates and the deepenin...
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Cuban Protests & The Latest on COVID-19 from 2021-07-16T20:42:11
President Biden’s Latin American policies are challenged as protests spiral in Cuba, due to the government's pandemic response. The panel also discussed pressures on the White House to support a De...
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Biden Defends Voting Rights as Texas Democrats Flee from 2021-07-16T20:38:29
President Biden called out Republican lawmakers in a passionate speech addressing their ongoing battle to restrict voting rights. The panel also discussed shocking new reporting on former President...
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COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Amid Delta Variant Surge from 2021-07-09T21:10:28
As Delta variant case numbers rise across the U.S., President Biden announced a strategy in hopes of containing the virus. The panel also discussed how the administration plans to combat vaccine he...
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The U.S. Winds Down the War in Afghanistan from 2021-07-09T21:08:26
President Biden announced that all U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan by the end of August. The panel also discussed what has unfolded in the 6 months following the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, Bid...
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The Washington Week Bookshelf: “Nightmare Scenario” from 2021-07-02T21:15:57
The Washington Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb & Damian Paletta join moderator Yamiche Alcindor for an in-depth discussion into the Trump administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, from their new ...
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President Biden Visits Surfside After Deadly Collapse from 2021-07-02T21:14:39
President Biden met with families impacted by the condominium collapse near Miami, Fla. as rescue workers continue to search for survivors. The panel also discussed the House’s new select committee...
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Vice President Kamala Harris Visits The Border from 2021-06-25T21:25:15
Kamala Harris visited the U.S.-Mexico border for the first time as vice president. The panel also discussed President Biden’s missed COVID-19 vaccination goals and the challenges in vaccinating mor...
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President Biden’s Infrastructure Breakthrough from 2021-06-25T21:20:59
Is the bipartisan infrastructure deal already in danger of falling apart? The panel also discussed voting rights & Derek Chauvin’s sentencing for the murder of George Floyd.
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Juneteenth: The Newest American Federal Holiday from 2021-06-18T21:25:17
President Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S. The panel discussed the racial injustice the country continues to face, plus Vic...
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President Biden & Vladimir Putin Face Off In Historic Summit from 2021-06-18T21:10:54
President Biden pressed Russian leader Putin on human rights, climate change, ransomware hacks & more at a summit in Geneva. The panel discussed what their conversation means for the U.S., plus the...
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President Joe Biden’s First Overseas Trip from 2021-06-11T20:25:51
President Biden is on his first trip abroad, promoting democracy as he meets with the G7 ahead of a meeting next week with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. The panel discussed the challenges abroad, as wel...
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The Battle Over Voting Rights from 2021-06-04T21:05:02
President Biden tasked Vice President Harris with protecting voting rights as states across the country enact strict new voting laws. The panel also discussed former President Trump’s plan for camp...
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President Biden’s Upcoming Trip Abroad from 2021-06-04T21:02:58
The panel takes an in-depth look into President Biden’s upcoming overseas meetings with the G7 and NATO, and his meeting with Russian President Putin. The panel also discussed the ongoing crisis in...
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The Battle for Democracy from 2021-06-04T21:02:48
President Biden tasked Vice President Harris with protecting voting rights as states across the country enact strict new voting laws. The panel also discussed former President Trump’s plan for camp...
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America Faces Its History of Race Violence from 2021-05-28T21:14:18
Next week marks the 100-year anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre that ravaged a community known as “Black Wall Street.” The panel also discussed the 1917 East St. Louis Massacre, the gaps in our...
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George Floyd’s Death: One Year Later from 2021-05-28T21:13:04
A year after George Floyd was murdered by former officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis, the panel discussed what’s changed, what hasn’t and where racial justice and policing reforms stand in Capitol...
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Abortion Rights Under Fire & the Latest on COVID Restrictions from 2021-05-21T21:11:22
The Supreme Court announced it will take up a case that challenges Roe v. Wade, as states pass new laws restricting abortion access. The panel also discussed the latest CDC guidance on masks, and h...
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President Biden and The Israeli-Palestinian Ceasefire from 2021-05-21T21:07:56
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire but President Biden faces challenges to broker a more lasting peace. The panel also discussed the debate over a bipartisan commission to investigate the ...
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Separated Families Reunite, What’s Next on Immigration? from 2021-05-07T21:29:05
The Biden administration announced some of the first reunifications of families separated at the border under former President Trump. The panel also discussed Biden’s plans to handle the sharp rise...
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GOP Clash and Biden’s Latest COVID-19 Plans from 2021-05-07T21:20:16
House Republicans are poised to purge Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) from leadership for speaking out against former President Trump’s election lies. The panel also discussed President Biden’s new COVID-...
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President Biden’s First 100 Days from 2021-04-30T20:54:30
President Biden addressed a joint session of Congress in the week where his administration crossed 100 days in office. The panel discussed Biden’s progress on COVID-19 & his challenges on key issue...
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The Latest on Police Reform in Washington from 2021-04-30T20:54:26
A bipartisan group of members of Congress are negotiating plans for a potential new effort at passing police reform. The panel discussed the prospects for reform passing & recent police-related dea...
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The Washington Week Bookshelf: “Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power” from 2021-04-23T23:08:21
Susan Page of USA Today discusses the life and legacy of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and how she battled her way through the world of politics despite being underestimated, second-guessed and criti...
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Derek Chauvin Found Guilty in George Floyd Killing from 2021-04-23T23:01:47
Former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty for the murder of George Floyd. The panel discussed the future of race & policing in America as well as how President Biden will address the cli...
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The Latest on Gun Control & Infrastructure from 2021-04-09T23:13:01
The panel discussed how the Biden administration will enact gun control measures and reinforce the nation’s infrastructure. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report guest moderates.
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Corporate Backlash on Voting Rights from 2021-04-09T23:06:05
The battle over voting rights continues as big businesses criticize Georgia’s new voting laws. The panel discussed House Democrats’ voting rights bill H.R.1 and a new tape shedding light on dark mo...
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Attack At The Capitol & The Trial of Derek Chauvin from 2021-04-02T23:09:46
Another Capitol police officer is dead, less than three months after the January 6th insurrection. The panel discussed the trial of Derek Chauvin and President Biden’s ambitious infrastructure plan...
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CDC Warns of Possible COVID-19 Surge from 2021-04-02T23:05
President Biden is urging states to enforce mask mandates as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise.The panel discussed how the Biden administration will balance vaccine rollouts amid a growing number of c...
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President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy from 2021-03-26T22:16:23
President Biden is taking a different approach from former President Trump when it comes to foreign policy. The panel also discussed how the U.S. plans to help move a massive cargo ship stuck in th...
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President Joe Biden’s First News Conference from 2021-03-26T22:09:41
President Biden’s first news conference focused on immigration, voting rights & gun reform. The panel discussed how Biden plans to address these issues. Peter Baker of The New York Times guest mode...
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U.S. Reaches President Biden’s Goal of 100 Million Vaccines from 2021-03-19T22:01:54
President Biden met his goal of administering 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office. The panel discussed Biden’s focus on the growing rate of vaccinations, his tour pro...
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Horrors in Atlanta & Crisis at the Border from 2021-03-19T21:58:43
Three shootings in Atlanta, GA left 8 dead, including 6 women of Asian descent, raising fears of even more violence. The panel also discussed how the Biden administration is confronting a surge of ...
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A Look Back at a Year of COVID-19 from 2021-03-12T22:14:09
It’s the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic shifting the world as we once knew it. The panel reflected on one of the deadliest years in American history, & how the country is fighting to move f...
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Political Storm from 2021-03-12T22:12:18
Democratic leaders from New York are calling for NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign, after multiple allegations of sexual assault & underreporting of nursing home deaths on his watch. The panel discuss...
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President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy Decisions from 2021-02-26T21:55:07
President Joe Biden launched his first overseas military action by striking Syria. The panel talked in depth about Biden's move to not penalize Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman for t...
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The COVID-19 Crisis & Investigating the Insurrection from 2021-02-26T21:52:55
This week Washington dealt with President Biden’s COVID-19 relief bill, a mounting virus death toll, and the fallout from the January 6th insurrection on the Capitol. The panel discussed new detail...
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President Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy Push from 2021-02-19T22:19:45
President Joe Biden said America is back during a speech at a virtual Munich Security Conference. The panel discussed Biden’s plans to restart nuclear negotiations with Iran, and re-committing the ...
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Biden sets deadlines for the COVID response as the GOP debates its future from 2021-02-19T22:19:23
President Joe Biden held his first town hall this week, answering about the vaccine rollout and his plans to get the country through the pandemic. The panel discussed where the Biden administration...
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