Washington Week with The Atlantic - Season 52

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Trump briefed on report blaming Putin for election meddling
Episode 1
Trump briefed on report blaming Putin for election meddling
U.S. intelligence agencies tell the president-elect Russia was behind election-related cyberattacks.
Trump answers questions about ties to Russia
Episode 2
Trump answers questions about ties to Russia
President-elect Trump's praise of Putin has cast a cloud over his transition.
The Inauguration of President Donald Trump
Episode 3
The Inauguration of President Donald Trump
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president, laying out a dark vision for America.
Donald Trump's first week as president
Episode 4
Donald Trump's first week as president
What does Trump's first week in office say about his leadership style and America's place on the global stage?
Donald Trump’s worldview & how the world views the president
Episode 5
Donald Trump’s worldview & how the world views the president
The panel reports on the new world order of the Trump administration and the influencers jockeying for power inside the White House.
Trump administration considers next steps for travel ban
Episode 6
Trump administration considers next steps for travel ban
The 9th Circuit rejects Trump bid to reinstate travel ban.
President Trump defends administration from Russia concerns
Episode 7
President Trump defends administration from Russia concerns
The president held his first solo news conference.
Is President Trump redefining the Republican Party?
Episode 8
Is President Trump redefining the Republican Party?
President Trump riled up conservative voters in a fiery speech at CPAC Friday where he took on his favorite foil -- the press. After one month in the Oval Office, is Trump changing the core of the Rep
AG Sessions under fire amid new questions about Russia
Episode 9
AG Sessions under fire amid new questions about Russia
Sessions recuses himself from investigations into Russia's meddling in the election.
President Trump tries to sell wary Republicans on health care replacement and WikiLeaks details CIA spying tactics
Episode 10
President Trump tries to sell wary Republicans on health care replacement and WikiLeaks details CIA spying tactics
House Republicans unveiled their long-promised plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, but the bill faces growing opposition from Democrats and Republicans as well as health care stakeholders. Presid
Defiant Trump defends unsubstantiated claims of wiretapping and proposes "American first" budget
Episode 11
Defiant Trump defends unsubstantiated claims of wiretapping and proposes "American first" budget
Trump doubles down on claims Obama wiretapped Trump Tower despite no evidence found by Congress.
Health care reform indefinitely on hold and wiretapping investigations raise questions of Trump’s credibility
Episode 12
Health care reform indefinitely on hold and wiretapping investigations raise questions of Trump’s credibility
Republicans cancel planned vote on health care after failing to get the votes to pass it.
Mike Flynn seeks immunity as Russia investigations continue to stall Trump agenda
Episode 13
Mike Flynn seeks immunity as Russia investigations continue to stall Trump agenda
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is willing to testify about the Trump campaign’s connection to Russia in exchange for immunity. So far there are no takers, but the Senate Intelligence C
Do U.S. missile strikes in Syria mark a change in Trump’s national security priorities?
Episode 14
Do U.S. missile strikes in Syria mark a change in Trump’s national security priorities?
The U.S. military fired 69 cruise missiles at targets in Syria.
Dramatic shifts in the Trump Doctrine
Episode 15
Dramatic shifts in the Trump Doctrine
President Trump changes his tune on Russia, China and NATO.
President Trump's domestic agenda as 100-day mark approaches
Episode 16
President Trump's domestic agenda as 100-day mark approaches
President Trump is nearing the 100-day mark of his presidency and Congress is set to return from a two-week recess.
Donald Trump's first 100 days
Episode 17
Donald Trump's first 100 days
President Trump is reaching the end of his first 100 days in office. The president is learning on the job that governing isn't as easy as he thought it would be. The White House spent the week scrambl
Republicans revive health care reform and Congress compromises on government spending
Episode 18
Republicans revive health care reform and Congress compromises on government spending
This was the week Congress got busy. Republicans in the House performed life-saving measures to revive their long-promised plan to replace Obamacare weeks after their original replacement bill fell s
The fallout from President Trump firing the FBI director
Episode 19
The fallout from President Trump firing the FBI director
Two words that have been central to President Trump's persona for more than a decade sent shockwaves through Washington this week: "You're fired." Lawmakers are grappling with the consequences of the
Special counsel will oversee Russia investigations
Episode 20
Special counsel will oversee Russia investigations
Donald Trump is facing the harsh reality of being president just 118 days into his administration. The plume of scandals emanating from the White House grew larger each day this week as Trump continu
Russia investigation reaches Trump’s inner circle
Episode 21
Russia investigation reaches Trump’s inner circle
The federal investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election reached President Trump’s innermost circle Thursday. The Washington Post reported that the president’s senior adviser
President Trump says U.S. will withdraw from Paris climate change agreement
Episode 22
President Trump says U.S. will withdraw from Paris climate change agreement
resident Trump announced that the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris climate accord, the historic 2015 agreement that commits nations to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and seek to renegotiate a new dea
War of Words: Trump and Comey accuse each other of lying
Episode 23
War of Words: Trump and Comey accuse each other of lying
Fired FBI Director James Comey accused President Trump of telling “lies, plain and simple” during testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Trump responded by calling Comey a “leaker” and de
Calls for unity in the aftermath of Congressional shooting
Episode 24
Calls for unity in the aftermath of Congressional shooting
Every once in a while, one moment makes Washington pause. Partisanship melts away, if only for that brief moment. This week it was a charity baseball game, an annual tradition that pits Republicans
Senate Republicans unveil Obamacare repeal bill
Episode 25
Senate Republicans unveil Obamacare repeal bill
After weeks of behind-the-scenes discussions, Senate Republicans unveiled their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The Better Care Reconciliation Act authored largely by Majority Lea
Health care policy, politics and consequences
Episode 26
Health care policy, politics and consequences
As Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell struggles to find 50 Republican 'yes' votes for health care reform, he has delayed a vote on his plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act until afte
Trump and Putin have first face-to-face meeting
Episode 27
Trump and Putin have first face-to-face meeting
President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the G20 Summit in Germany. Trump pressed Putin about Russia's role in meddling in the U.S. presidential election which Putin denied doi
White House in crisis mode after Donald Trump Jr.'s emails with Russian lawyer
Episode 28
White House in crisis mode after Donald Trump Jr.'s emails with Russian lawyer
President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. released emails detailing a June 2016 meeting with a Russian attorney, and the White House entered crisis mode to contain the fallout. While the president public
President Trump tries to rein in the Russia investigation as staff shakeups hit the White House
Episode 29
President Trump tries to rein in the Russia investigation as staff shakeups hit the White House
Staff shakeups hit the White House Friday. Press secretary Sean Spicer resigned, and Anthony Scaramucci was introduced as President Trump's new communications director. The roundtable also looked back
July 28, 2017
Episode 30
July 28, 2017
August 4, 2017
Episode 31
August 4, 2017
August 11, 2017
Episode 32
August 11, 2017
August 18, 2017
Episode 33
August 18, 2017
August 25, 2017
Episode 34
August 25, 2017
September 1, 2017
Episode 35
September 1, 2017
September 8, 2017
Episode 36
September 8, 2017
September 15, 2017
Episode 37
September 15, 2017
September 22, 2017
Episode 38
September 22, 2017
September 29, 2017
Episode 39
September 29, 2017
October 6, 2017
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October 6, 2017
October 13, 2017
Episode 41
October 13, 2017
October 20, 2017
Episode 42
October 20, 2017
October 27, 2017
Episode 43
October 27, 2017
November 3, 2017
Episode 44
November 3, 2017
November 10, 2017
Episode 45
November 10, 2017
November 17, 2017
Episode 46
November 17, 2017
November 24, 2017
Episode 47
November 24, 2017
December 1, 2017
Episode 48
December 1, 2017
December 8, 2017
Episode 49
December 8, 2017
December 15, 2017
Episode 50
December 15, 2017
December 22, 2017
Episode 51
December 22, 2017
December 29, 2017
Episode 52
December 29, 2017