Washington Week

Washington Week

News and Public Affairs Series / 20 Seasons

Washington Week is the longest-running primetime news and public affairs program on television. The show features a group of journalists participating in a roundtable discussion of major news events and can be found at 8pm ET on most local PBS stations.

Watch Latest: S2022 E25

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Washington Week full episode, May 6, 2022

S2022 E18 / 26m 45s

A bombshell scoop by Politico this week revealed five Supreme Court justices support overturning Roe v. Wade. Plus, former President Trump’s grip on the GOP was on full display in Ohio and Indiana primary races. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Julia Ainsley of NBC News, Josh Gerstein of Politico, Jonathan Martin of The New York Times and Abby Phillip of CNN as they discuss these stories and more.

Washington Week full episode, April 8, 2022

S2022 E14 / 26m 45s

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, Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history, becoming the first Black woman confirmed to the Supreme Court.

13: Details on Trump's call logs emerge in probe of Capitol

S2022 E13 / 26m 45s

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 President Biden for inflation rather than Russia's war with Ukraine, and Russia changes tactics as the invasion enters its sixth week and Kyiv and Moscow hold peace talks.

Biden Travels to Europe and An Historic SCOTUS Confirmation

S2022 E12 / 25m 38s

President Biden travels to Brussels and Poland for emergency meetings with western allies, aimed at solidifying support for Ukraine. And Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court, endures a marathon - and at times contentious - two days of questioning on Capitol Hill.

The War in Ukraine Continues With No End In Sight

S2022 E11 / 25m 51s

As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth week, Russia continues targeting civilians. After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s emotional appeal to Congress, asking for more military support and a no-fly zone, the panel discusses what's next for Ukraine, and China’s possible involvement in the conflict.

The Devastation of War

S2022 E10 / 22m 59s

It’s been almost three weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine. The death toll is rising and Europe is now seeing the largest exodus of refugees since World War II. Meanwhile, at home, there is bipartisan support for President Biden’s actions to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin, but, Republicans argue President Biden bears some responsibility for the rise in gas prices.

President Biden’s First Year in Office

S2022 E9 / 25m 58s

This week marked one year since President Biden took office and he is currently facing pressures from all sides. COVID-19 cases are surging as the Omicron variant spreads, inflation is at a 40-year high, Democrats’ voting rights legislation was blocked in Congress and tensions are high with Russia over Ukraine.

Justice Breyer Retires and The Latest from Ukraine

S2022 E8 / 25m 51s

President Biden has been consumed with two major issues: The Supreme Court and the growing threat of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. On Thursday, Justice Stephen Breyer announced that he will retire, giving Biden a chance to leave his mark on the court. Meanwhile, on Monday, the Pentagon announced it has put 8,500 American troops on "high alert" for possible deployment to Eastern Europe.

Pence Speaks Out and President Biden Under Pressure

S2022 E7 / 26m 2s

Former Vice President Mike Pence made news this week. He spoke out after former President Donald Trump claimed that Pence could have overturned the 2020 election results. Meanwhile, President Biden held a bipartisan meeting with senators to discuss his future Supreme Court nominee as he continues to face pressure over his handling of tensions with Russia over Ukraine.

Foreign Threats and Domestic Divisions

S2022 E6 / 25m 50s

U.S. officials warned that the standoff between Russia and Ukraine is an escalating situation, that comes as the Pentagon has ordered 3,000 more American troops to deploy to Poland and President Biden is set to speak with Russia President Vladimir Putin on Saturday. And the National Archives asked the Department of Justice to investigate Former President Trump’s handling of White House documents.

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