PBS Washington Week with The Atlantic - Full Show

Join Peter Baker, Chief White House correspondent at The New York Times, and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker as they delve into the complexities of Trump's foreign policy. They discuss how Trump's actions reflect a shift towards neo-imperialism, revealing the unpredictability of his national strategy. Stephen Hayes highlights the potential consequences for NATO and global security, while Vivian Salama explores the domestic impact of ICE's actions. The panel's insights paint a vivid picture of an administration grappling with contradictions in both foreign and domestic arenas.

Tom Friedman, an esteemed opinion columnist for The New York Times, dives into a whirlwind of geopolitical tensions. He discusses the alarming potential for conflict in Venezuela, the delicate situation in Ukraine, and the brewing unrest in Iran. Friedman sheds light on Trump's radical shift in national security strategy, emphasizing a civilizational focus on identity and homeland. The conversation also explores NATO’s future challenges and the critical role of China in American strategy. Buckle up for insights into a tumultuous 2026!

This discussion features Peter Baker, Chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, who delves into the implications of Project 2025 on presidential authority. David Graham, a staff writer at The Atlantic, outlines its social conservative goals and strategic architects. Leigh Ann Caldwell from Puck highlights shifting congressional power and immigration enforcement changes. The panel critiques Trump’s contradictory stance on Project 2025, revealing internal conservative divisions and predicting future socio-political moves related to civil rights and immigration.

President Trump had a lot of thoughts this week about affordability, Rob Reiner, the Middle East, all of his White House predecessors, and he seems very angry these days. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Ashley Parker and Franklin Foer of The Atlantic, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times and Jonathan Karl of ABC News to discuss this and more.

This week, the panel features Anne Applebaum, an expert on Eastern Europe, and Susan Glasser, a seasoned political journalist, along with Amna Nawaz and Vivian Salama from The Atlantic. They delve into Trump's controversial peace proposal for Ukraine, which some argue favors Russia. Applebaum emphasizes Ukraine's political limits on territorial concessions while Glasser warns of the implications of the U.S. national security strategy on alliances. The conversation highlights European concerns over reliability and NATO's future.

Join Peter Baker, Chief White House correspondent at The New York Times, Susan Glasser, staff writer at The New Yorker, and Nancy Youssef, national security correspondent at The Atlantic, for an incisive discussion on the controversies surrounding Pete Hegseth and his handling of national security details. They explore accusations of war crimes, challenge claims of exoneration, and debate the implications of military strikes on intelligence sharing. The panel raises critical questions about congressional oversight and the Pentagon's aggressive defense tactics.

In this insightful discussion, guests break down the complex role of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in shaping American health policy. Michael Scherer reveals Kennedy's evolution and his significant political value to Trump. Dan Diamond highlights the shared vaccine skepticism between the two, while Julie Rovner examines the troubling impacts of staff cuts at HHS and the CDC’s leadership struggles. The conversation also touches on the political pressures faced by the FDA and the long-term ramifications of the pandemic on public trust in health experts.

Join political heavyweights Peter Baker, Chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell from Puck News, Jonathan Karl of ABC News, and Toluse Olorunnipa from The Atlantic as they dissect President Trump’s unprecedented anger. They explore his alarming calls for violence against lawmakers, his clashes with female reporters, and political setbacks affecting his administration. The discussion also delves into Trump's defense of Saudi Arabia and the implications of military obedience amid political tensions.

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has become so combustible that it’s creating fissures with the GOP. Plus, Democrats wrestle with their own over moderate senators' vote to end the government shutdown. Join guest moderator Vivian Salama, Natalie Andrews of The Wall Street Journal, Nancy Cordes of CBS News, Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News and Jeff Mason of Reuters to discuss this and more.

President Trump enjoys hosting leaders, projecting power and his central role in world affairs. But there’s a different reality outside the Oval Office, one in which polls are showing him unpopular with the majority of Americans. Join Jeffrey Goldberg, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck, David Ignatius of The Washington Post, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic and Jeff Zeleny of CNN to discuss this and more.