Washington Week with The Atlantic2016Season 51 · 2016 · 52 episodesEpisodes1Executive Action on Guns, North Korean Nuclear Threat and Countdown to Iowa & NHObama proposes changes to curb gun violence, North Korea claims h-bomb test and Donald Trump takes aim at Clinton and Cruz2Trump, Cruz dominate GOP debate; Democratic race tightens and President Obama's final State of the UnionRepublicans debate Cruz's eligibility to be president, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are neck-and-neck and Obama's final year agenda.3Political Storm with One Week to Iowa, Supreme Court to Weigh Immigration Plan and Iran Releases U.S. PrisonersTrump and Sanders gaining momentum, SCOTUS to decide on halt of deportations and Washington Post reporter released from Iran4State of the 2016 Campaign: Iowa Caucus CountdownRepublicans debate but Donald Trump skips out while Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in a dead heat.52016 race turns to New Hampshire; Clinton, Sanders debateHillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders debate one-on-one. Republican race shakes up after Iowa.6Washington Week in Milwaukee: Analysis from the Site of the Democratic Debate and the Narrowing Republican FieldWe examine the state of the 2016 presidential campaign from the site of the PBS NewsHour debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.7The Fight to Replace Antonin Scalia at the Supreme Court and The Donald vs. The PopeThe sudden death of Justice Scalia sets off an uproar about who should nominate his successor.8Trump, Rubio, Cruz battle ahead of Super Tuesday and Obama fights Congress over Supreme Court and GITMOTrump marches to the Republican presidential nomination while his opponents up their attacks.9Can establishment Republicans stop Donald Trump? Rubio, Cruz take aim at GOP frontrunnerDonald Trump marches to the GOP nomination as party leaders try to stop his rise.10Republican Race Turns Civil Ahead of Florida and Ohio, TheRubio and Kasich face critical home state tests in Florida and Ohio.11Showdown over Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland, Republican insiders try toSenate Republicans refuse to consider Obama's latest Supreme Court nominee.12Terror Attack in Brussels, Obama's historic trip to Cuba and Republicans coalesce around CruzAfter attacks in Brussels, the United States renewed its fight against the Islamic State.13Trump's Republican bona fides, Sanders & Clinton trade jabs and Supreme Court's second tie after Scalia's deathDonald Trump faced criticism for comments on abortion, foreign policy and nuclear weapons.14Sanders takes on Clinton in New York, Trump & Cruz gear up delegate operations, down-ballot concerns and explaining the Panama PapersThe 2016 race for the White House shifts to New York, and candidates start counting delegates.15New York state of mind: Clinton, Sanders debate in Brooklyn; Trump says GOP nominating system isRepublican and Democratic White House hopefuls descend on New York ahead of Tuesday's primary.16Trump changes tone of campaign, Clinton fights off a resilient Sanders, Obama mends fences abroad, and U.S. currency shakeupDonald Trump and Hillary Clinton solidify their front-runner status after convincing wins in New York.17Election 2016: Clinton solidifies her lead, Trump talks foreign policy & Sanders' path forwardAs the election shifts to Indiana, Clinton and Trump widen their leads and are headed to a general election showdown.18Can Trump unify the Republican Party? Paul RyanThe presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump will meet with Congressional Republicans to unify the GOP.19Trump, Ryan try to unify the Republican Party while Clinton fights a two-front campaign. And the fight over transgender rights.Can the Republican Party unite before November? Can Hillary Clinton turn her focus to Trump?20Tensions rise in the Democratic Party, Trump names his SCOTUS shortlist and Obama acts on overtime payHillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders continuing to fight for the Democratic nomination while Donald Trump shores up Republican support.21Trump Clinches Republican Nomination, Clinton's Email Troubles Continue and Obama’s Historic Visit to HiroshimaDonald Trump surpassed the 1,237 delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination while Hillary Clinton continues to deal with fallout over her private email server.22The Trumpian campaign, California dreaming and America's standing in the worldThe stakes are high for Clinton, Sanders and Trump heading into the California primary.23The General Election Begins: Clinton clinches nomination, Obama endorses and Trump criticized by GOP leadersHillary Clinton makes history, Bernie Sanders keeps fighting and Donald Trump takes fire24Orlando Shooting: Investigation and Political FalloutThe deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history has sparked a debate on guns and terrorism.25Britain votes to leave the European Union, the Supreme Court releases decisions & Congress debates gun controlWhile Britain throws Europe into uncertainty by voting to leave the EU, the U.S. Supreme Court decides on affirmative action and immigration, and House Democrats stage a sit-in over gun control legislation.26Trump and Clinton prep for conventions, terror in Turkey, and SCOTUS rules on abortionDonald Trump and Hillary Clinton start the search for VPs, terror breaks out at the Istanbul airport, and SCOTUS leans left on a historic abortion ruling.27Fatal shootings revive questions of race and policing, FBI closes Clinton email probe and Trump meets with GOP Congress3 officer-involved shootings shock the country, Clinton will not be charged in email probe28Washington Week in Cleveland: Candidates respond to terror attack, Trump names Pence as VP and Sanders endorses ClintonAs the Republican National Convention is about to kickoff, Donald Trump names a VP.29Washington Week in Philadelphia: Trump accepts Republican nomination and Clinton prepares for DNCDays before the Democrats meet in Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton prepares to name her VP.30Hillary Clinton makes history as Democratic nominee and the general election strategy beginsDemocrats attack Trump's credibility during nominating convention.31Republican leaders concerned about Trump as polls show a Clinton leadDonald Trump's week of missteps and Hillary Clinton's email problems continue.32Election 2016: Separating the conventional from the unconventionalDonald Trump sparks another political firestorm, but is his campaign catching on with voters?33Trump shakes up campaign staff and expressesDonald Trump's leadership team turns over and Hillary Clinton faces questions about the Clinton Foundation.34Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton trade accusations of racism, Trump rethinks immigration and Clinton defends family foundationTrump softens on immigration while scandal still plagues Clinton, this time about the donors to the Clinton Foundation. The two also clash over race.35Donald Trump visits Mexico and doubles down on immigration plan while Clinton fundraises and makes the case for American exceptionalismTrump visits Mexico and repeats his strict immigration policies in Arizona. Clinton fundraises and adopts a Republican-style embrace of American exceptionalism.36Washington Week in Colorado: Trump and Clinton debate national security as polls tighten37Health, Taxes and Birtherism: The debate over transparency on the campaign trail38National security and policing take center stage three days before the first Clinton/Trump debate39Campaigns build on debate momentum and Congress overrides Obama vetoIn the days after Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's first debate, Trump faces continued questions about his treatment of women, including a former Miss Universe who says Trump called her "Miss Piggy." Clinton had prepared for the debate by readying attacks on Trump's vulnerabilities. Trump and Clinton will face off again in nine days, but the two vice presidential candidates will debate next week. Extra: Lawmakers on Capitol Hill passed a compromise bill to keep the government funded through December and provide funding for the ongoing Flint water crisis. Plus, New York Times reporter Ashley Parker describes the "Rubik's cube" of Donald Trump personalities voters have seen during the 2016 election. Washington Post reporter Karen Tumulty discusses the importance of endorsements in the presidential election. Panelists: Lisa Lerer (NPR/AP), Ashley Parker (NY Times), Karen Tumulty (Washington Post) & Ailsa Chang (NPR)40Trump's comments about women caught on tape as candidates prepare for second debate41Trump denies allegations of sexual assault and Wikileaks releases hacked Clinton campaign emails42Trump won't accept election results if he loses as Clinton expands campaign into red states43FBI reviews newly found Clinton emails as candidates make final pitch to voters44The Final Days of Election 201645Trump begins transition to the White House after deeply polarizing election46A tribute to Gwen Ifill’s remarkable life and legacy47Trump's Transition: President-elect's legislative priorities and cabinet picks48Trump takes victory lap and strikes deal to save American jobs while Democrats debate the way forward49The Trump Transition: A deep dive into his unconventional cabinet picks50How Obama, Trump and Congress are responding to Russian hacks in the U.S. election51The Obama Legacy: From hope and change to achievements and setbacks52U.S. sanctions Russia for election hacks, Kerry rebukes Israeli settlements and Trump expresses frustration with Obama’s policiesSeason 32Season 33Season 34Season 35Season 36Season 37Season 38Season 39Season 40Season 41Season 42Season 43Season 44Season 45Season 46Season 47Season 48Season 49Season 50Season 52Season 53Season 54Season 55Season 56Season 57Season 58Season 59Season 60Season 61
