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For 50 years, Washington Week has been the most intelligent and up to date conversation about the most important news stories of the week. Washington Week is the longest-running news and public affairs program on PBS and features journalists -- not pundits -- lending insight and perspective to the week's important news stories.

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06.03.2023

A potential economic disaster was averted after Congress agreed to raise the nation’s debt ceiling. Plus, the race to be the GOP's presidential nominee heats up with new candidates. Join guest moderator William Brangham, Peter Baker of The New York ...

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06.03.2023 Washington Week full episode, June 2, 2023 A potential economic disaster was averted after Congress agreed to raise the nation’s debt ceiling. Plus, the race to be the GOP's presidential nominee heats up with new candidates. Join guest moderator William Brangham, Peter Baker of The New York ...
05.27.2023 Washington Week full episode, May 26, 2023 Failure to reach a debt deal sets off alarms on Wall Street and intensity on the House floor. Can the sharply divided Congress compromise when the economy itself is at stake? Join guest moderator Lisa Desjardins, Farnoush Amiri of The ...
05.20.2023 Washington Week full episode, May 19, 2023 Republicans walk away from debt ceiling talks only to say a few hours later they’d be back. Plus, the trash talk between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis heats up as the GOP presidential field grows. Join guest moderator John Yang, ...
05.13.2023 Washington Week full episode, May 12, 2023 With the clock ticking on the debt ceiling, the U.S. Edges closer to a potential first-ever default. Plus, former President Trump unleashes a cascade of lies and insults in front of a friendly audience at a CNN town hall. Join ...
05.06.2023 Washington Week full episode, May 5, 2023 Democrats insist the Supreme Court needs ethics reforms after several justices failed to disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts. Plus, the U.S. veers closer to defaulting on its debt as a deal remains elusive. Join guest moderator William ...
04.29.2023 Washington Week full episode, April 28, 2023 Speaker Kevin McCarthy secures a win by passing his debt limit and spending cuts package in the House. Plus, President Biden announced he’s running for a second term, setting the stage for a rematch against Donald Trump. Join Laura Barrón-López, ...
04.22.2023 Washington Week full episode, April 21, 2023 After weeks of confusion, the Supreme Court weighs in on the abortion pill legal battle. Plus, The debt ceiling dance takes a new turn as the spending deadline looms. Join guest moderator Lisa Desjardins, Nandita Bose of Reuters, Heather Caygle ...
04.15.2023 Washington Week full episode, April 14, 2023 The Supreme Court once again wades into the battle over reproductive rights. Plus, an arrest is made in one of the worst leaks of classified U.S. intelligence in years. Join guest moderator Amna Nawaz, Sarah McCammon of NPR, Leigh Ann ...
04.08.2023 Washington Week full episode, April 7, 2023 Donald Trump becomes the first former commander in chief in history to be indicted. Plus, Republican lawmakers in Tennessee take extraordinary steps against their Democratic colleagues. Join guest moderator Geoff Bennett, Jacqueline Alemany of The Washington Post, Peter Baker of ...
04.01.2023 Washington Week full episode, March 31, 2023 The nation is at a political and criminal crossroads after former President Trump is indicted. Plus, a debate over guns erupts in the halls of Congress after another deadly school shooting. Join guest moderator Lisa Desjardins, Luke Broadwater of The ...
03.25.2023 Washington Week full episode, March 24, 2023 Former President Donald Trump makes a new threat amid developments in the criminal cases against him, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized both Trump and the Manhattan DA investigating him. Join guest moderator Laura Barrón-López, Devlin Barrett of the Washington ...
03.18.2023 Washington Week full episode, March 17, 2023 Financial shockwaves rippled across the country this week following two bank failures. Plus, tension between the U.S. and Russia is on the rise after a Russian fighter jet intentionally engaged with a U.S. drone. Join guest moderator William Brangham, Neil ...
03.11.2023 Washington Week full episode, March 10, 2023 Democrats and Republicans are drawing battle lines on the debt ceiling debate, President Biden unveils a proposed budget in a likely reelection preview and GOP presidential hopefuls set their sights on Iowa. Join guest moderator Amna Nawaz, Peter Baker of ...
03.04.2023 Washington Week full episode, March 3, 2023 The 2024 presidential race takes shape as President Biden touts his economic agenda and dueling Republican events give hopefuls a chance to sharpen their messages while also providing a look at the GOP's divide. Join guest moderator Geoff Bennett, Carl ...
02.25.2023 Washington Week full episode, Feb. 24, 2023 President Biden made a secret trip to Ukraine marking the first anniversary of the Russian invasion. Plus, Republicans criticize the president arguing he should be more focused on the Ohio train derailment and immigration. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Vivian Salama ...
02.18.2023 Washington Week full episode, Feb. 17, 2023 Nikki Haley jumps in the race to challenge Trump for the GOP's nomination. Plus, President Biden defends his handling of the Chinese spy balloon and downing of three unidentified aerial objects. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New ...
02.11.2023 Washington Week full episode, Feb. 10, 2023 President Biden hits the road challenging Republicans in two key battleground states on the issue of entitlements following a State of the Union unlike any other. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Errin Haines of The 19th, Peter Baker of The New ...
02.04.2023 Washington Week full episode, Feb. 3, 2023 McCarthy and Biden meet one on one to negotiate raising the debt limit. Plus, the seemingly stagnant conversation around police reform in the U.S. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR, Michael Shear of The New York Times, Ryan ...
01.28.2023 Washington Week full episode, Jan. 27, 2023 The killing of Tyre Nichols shocks the nation as five fired Memphis police officers are charged with murder. Now, law enforcement agencies around the country are on high alert, bracing themselves for possible reaction to the video's release. Join moderator ...
01.21.2023 Washington Week full episode, Jan. 20, 2023 Washington Week full episode, Jan. 20, 2023
01.14.2023 Washington Week full episode, Jan. 13, 2023 The DOJ takes action after classified documents are found in President Biden’s former office and Delaware home. Plus, the GOP has its own problems as calls grow for one new lawmaker to step down. Join moderator Laura Barrón-López, Nicholas Confessore ...
01.07.2023 Washington Week full episode, Jan. 6, 2023 After days of failed votes to elect a new speaker, the House is in limbo and questions remain whether Kevin McCarthy can unite Republicans. Plus, President Biden and Mitch McConnell appear together to tout infrastructure. Join Yamiche Alcindor, Ali Vitali ...
12.31.2022 Washington Week full episode, Dec. 30, 2022 This year was filled with remarkable changes and historic moments. Surprising midterm results, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, historic inflation and gas prices and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Elisabeth Bumille of The New York Times, ...
12.24.2022 Washington Week full episode, Dec. 23, 2022 The Jan. 6 committee asks the DOJ to prosecute former President Trump. Plus, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Washington to meet with President Biden and make a direct appeal to Congress. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Scott MacFarlane of CBS News, Ryan ...
12.17.2022 Washington Week full episode, Dec. 16, 2022 The Jan. 6 committee is preparing to vote on urging the Justice Department to pursue charges against former President Trump and top lawmakers are scrambling to avoid a government shutdown. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Monica Alba of NBC News, Carl ...
12.10.2022 Washington Week full episode, Dec. 9, 2022 Democrats win Georgia's runoff as Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaves the party, Republicans criticize former President Trump for comments on the Constitution and Russia frees Brittney Griner. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Maya King of The New York Times, Laura Barrón-López ...
12.02.2022 Washington Week full episode, December 2, 2022 House Democrats elect a new, historic leadership team as Republicans disagree over who should lead as they take power. Plus, the Jan. 6 committee weighs whether to make criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Nia-Malika Henderson ...
12.02.2022 House Dems elect younger leadership as McCarthy struggles for votes to become speaker House Democrats celebrated this week as they elected a new and younger leadership team. Meanwhile, Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is expected to be the next Speaker of the House, but he has yet to secure the votes needed to be ...
12.02.2022 Jan. 6 committee could soon announce criminal referrals to Justice Department With only weeks left to complete their work and before Democrats lose power in the House, the January 6 committee met to discuss whether to make criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Members say the probe’s final report will be ...
12.02.2022 Washington Week full episode, December 2, 2022 House Democrats elect a new, historic leadership team as Republicans disagree over who should lead as they take power. Plus, the Jan. 6 committee weighs whether to make criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Nia-Malika Henderson ...
11.25.2022 Washington Week full episode, November 25, 2022 After mass shootings in Colorado and Virginia, Americans are again in mourning over gun violence. Plus, a growing number of high-profile Republicans call on the party to move on from Donald Trump. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Toluse Olorunnipa of The ...
11.24.2022 Why some Republicans are finally speaking out against Trump's future in the party A rift is growing among Republicans over the party’s current and future leaders. This week, prominent members of the GOP called on the party to put former President Trump behind them after multiple election losses. Still, Trump remains popular among ...
11.24.2022 Did anti-LGBTQ rhetoric motivate Colorado Springs shooter? In Colorado Springs, a gunman opened fire inside an LGBTQ nightclub long considered to be a safe space for the community within the historically conservative city. The panel discusses if recent anti-LGBTQ rhetoric may have motivated the deadly mass shooting.
11.24.2022 Washington Week full episode, November 25, 2022 After mass shootings in Colorado and Virginia, Americans are again in mourning over gun violence. Plus, a growing number of high-profile Republicans call on the party to move on from Donald Trump. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Toluse Olorunnipa of The ...
11.19.2022 Washington Week full episode, November 18, 2022 Nancy Pelosi steps down as the Democratic leader in the House as Republicans celebrate taking control. Plus, a special counsel will oversee the DOJ's Trump investigations as the former president announces another run. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Peter Baker of ...
11.19.2022 Washington Week full episode, November 18, 2022 Washington Week full episode, November 18, 2022
11.11.2022 Washington Week full episode, November 11, 2022 Control of Congress hangs in the balance but for Republicans, the finger-pointing has already started after the red wave fell flat, with some openly criticizing former President Trump. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Dan Balz of The Washington Post, Weijia Jiang ...
11.11.2022 Why the red wave fell flat and what the election results mean for the Biden agenda While it’s still unclear at this time which party will control the House or the Senate, what is certain is that the Republican red wave simply did not happen. The panel discusses why it fell flat and what it means ...
11.11.2022 How midterms impact Trump's plan to launch campaign and will Biden run for reelection? Former President Trump is widely expected to announce another run for the White House next week. But some Republicans are openly criticizing him after the GOP's performance in the midterms. Plus, President Biden has also signaled he intends to run ...
11.11.2022 Washington Week full episode, November 11, 2022 Control of Congress hangs in the balance but for Republicans, the finger-pointing has already started after the red wave fell flat, with some openly criticizing former President Trump. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Dan Balz of The Washington Post, Weijia Jiang ...
10.28.2022 Washington Week full episode, October 28, 2022 Nancy Pelosi’s husband is attacked by a man who broke into her home looking for her. Plus, Democrats warn a GOP majority could bring economic instability while Republicans lean in on recession fears. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of ...
10.28.2022 Washington Week full episode, October 28, 2022 Washington Week full episode, October 28, 2022
10.28.2022 Attack on Pelosi's husband highlights concerns over political violence The brutal attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband comes as threats to American lawmakers are at an all-time high. The incident highlights recent concerns over political violence in the years following the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
10.28.2022 Republicans and Democrats focus on economy messaging heading into final week of campaign With less than two weeks until Election Day, President Biden and Democrats are telling voters if the GOP takes control of Congress, the threat of government shutdowns, defaults and other cuts will create economic chaos. But Republicans are arguing they ...
10.21.2022 Washington Week full episode, October 21, 2022 Republicans lean into fears about inflation as President Biden releases oil from the reserves to bring down gas prices. Plus, midterm candidates clash over guns, abortion and the future of democracy. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Rick Klein of ABC News, ...
10.21.2022 Washington Week full episode, October 21, 2022 Washington Week full episode, October 21, 2022
10.21.2022 With economy back at forefront, do Democrats have any hope of holding onto Congress? The midterm election is just 18 days away and Republicans are feeling confident about their chances of winning control of the House and the Senate. Democrats had been hoping they could hold onto power, but gas prices and inflation are ...
10.21.2022 Analyzing the debates as midterm candidates meet face-to-face before Election Day This election season has been notable for the limited number of debates, but several candidates in key races went face-to-face this week. The panel analyzes the performances as midterm candidates clashed over guns, abortion and the future of democracy.
10.14.2022 Washington Week full episode, October 14, 2022 The Jan. 6 Committee subpoenas former President Trump, releases never-before-seen video, reveals testimony about Trump’s actions in the days surrounding the attack and sounds the alarm over threats to democracy. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Astead Herndon of The New York ...
10.14.2022 Washington Week full episode, October 14, 2022 Washington Week full episode, October 14, 2022

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