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Washington Week full episode, March 10, 2023
March 11, 2023 02:31 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBDemocrats 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 The New York Times, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour and Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post as they discuss these stories and more.
Washington Week full episode, March 3, 2023
March 04, 2023 01:54 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThe 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 Hulse of The New York Times, Seung Min Kim of The Associated Press and Michael Scherer of The Washington Post to discuss this and more.
Washington Week full episode, Feb. 24, 2023
February 25, 2023 01:52 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBPresident 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 of The Wall Street Journal, David Sanger of The New York Times, Weijia Jiang of CBS News and Abby Phillip of CNN to discuss.
Washington Week full episode, Feb. 17, 2023
February 18, 2023 02:59 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBNikki 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 York Times, Scott MacFarlane of CBS News, Eva McKend of CNN and Ashley Parker of The Washington Post to discuss this and more.
Washington Week full episode, Feb. 10, 2023
February 11, 2023 01:54 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBPresident 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 York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post and Nikole Killion of CBS News to discuss this and more.
Washington Week full episode, Feb. 3, 2023
February 04, 2023 02:02 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBMcCarthy 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 Nobles of NBC News and Susan Page of USA Today to discuss this and more.
Washington Week full episode, Jan. 27, 2023
January 28, 2023 02:18 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThe 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 Yamiche Alcindor, Julia Baker of the Daily Memphian, Wesley Lowery, Ed O'Keefe of CBS News and Claudia Grisales of NPR to discuss the latest.
Washington Week full episode, Jan. 20, 2023
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Washington Week full episode, Jan. 13, 2023
January 14, 2023 02:01 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThe 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 of The New York Times, Nancy Cordes of CBS News, Eugene Daniels of Politico and Marianna Sotomayor of The Washington Post to discuss this and more.
Washington Week full episode, Jan. 6, 2023
January 07, 2023 02:15 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBAfter 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 of NBC News, Susan Page of USA TODAY, Carl Hulse of The New York Times and Yasmeen Abutaleb of The Washington Post to discuss this and more.
Washington Week full episode, Dec. 30, 2022
December 31, 2022 00:49 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThis 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, Fin Gómez of CBS News, Terence Samuel of NPR and Vanessa Williams of The Washington Post as they reflect on 2022’s headlines.
Washington Week full episode, Dec. 23, 2022
December 24, 2022 01:59 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThe 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 Reilly of NBC News, Seung Min Kim of the Associated Press and Mario Parker of Bloomberg News to discuss these stories and more.
Washington Week full episode, Dec. 16, 2022
December 17, 2022 03:23 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBThe 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 Hulse of The New York Times, Nikole Killion of CBS News and Jonathan Martin of Politico to discuss these stories and more.
Washington Week full episode, Dec. 9, 2022
December 10, 2022 01:59 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBDemocrats 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 of PBS NewsHour, Josh Gerstein of Politico and Marianna Sotomayor of The Washington Post to discuss these stories and more.
Washington Week full episode, December 2, 2022
December 02, 2022 19:16 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBHouse 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 of CNN, Michael C. Bender of The New York Times, Weijia Jiang of CBS News and Asma Khalid of NPR to discuss these stories and more.
Washington Week full episode, November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022 16:18 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBAfter 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 Washington Post, Dave Phillips of The New York Times, Susan Page of USA Today and Heidi Pryzbyla of Politico to discuss these stories and more.
Washington Week full episode, November 18, 2022
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Washington Week full episode, November 11, 2022
November 11, 2022 17:39 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBControl 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 of CBS News, Jonathan Martin of Politico and Ayesha Rascoe of NPR to discuss this and more.
Washington Week full episode, November 4, 2022
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Washington Week full episode, October 28, 2022
October 28, 2022 21:27 - 22.8 MBWashington Week full episode, October 28, 2022
Biden racks up legislative victories despite low approval ratings
August 19, 2022 22:16 - 2.58 MBPresident Biden took a victory lap this week as he signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, capping off a summer of legislative achievements that included a core portion of his domestic agenda. Still, despite this and his other recent victories Democrats remain concerned about his low approval ratings.
Trump's impact on the midterms and the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago
August 19, 2022 22:10 - 16.3 MBRep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming lost her primary race in a landslide to Harriet Hageman, who is backed by former President Trump. Cheney became the eighth GOP House member who voted to impeach Trump to lose a primary or retire. Also, the fallout continues over the FBI's seizure of classified documents from Trump's Mar-a Lago home as a judge considers releasing parts of the affidavit used in the search.
The consequences of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
August 19, 2022 22:04 - 11.4 MBOne year ago this week, Taliban forces entered Afghanistan's capital of Kabul, causing the U.S. to scramble to evacuate thousands of Americans and many more Afghans, who for decades supported U.S. war efforts. But the frantic and deadly withdrawal set off widespread criticisms of President Biden, while the Taliban takeover of the country led to one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
Washington Week full episode, August 19, 2022
August 19, 2022 21:59 - 20.1 MBFormer President Trump’s mounting legal troubles drowns out President Biden’s successes on key parts of his domestic agenda and Liz Cheney becomes the eighth GOP House incumbent to lose her seat after voting for Trump's impeachment. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Eugene Daniels of POLITICO and Susan Page of USA TODAY to discuss these stories and more.
‘The Big Lie' explores Trump's denial of 2020 election results
July 29, 2022 21:23 - 9.46 MBThere were several notable developments this week related to the Jan. 6 investigation and former President Trump’s lies about the 2020 election. Jonathan Lemire, POLITICO's White House bureau chief and host of MSNBC's "Way Too Early," takes a look into those topics in his new book, “The Big Lie." He joins Yamiche Alcindor for our Washington Week Extra.
Justice Department investigates Trump as part of a criminal probe
July 29, 2022 21:21 - 8.53 MBThe Jan. 6 committee's public hearings may be on hiatus but new details about their investigation continue to emerge. On Monday, video of unseen testimony from former President Trump's inner circle revealed more about his actions in the days around the Capitol attack. This came as Trump continued perpetuating the lie that the 2020 election was stolen amid a Justice Department probe.
Democrats strike deal on climate change and health care
July 29, 2022 21:20 - 12.7 MBThe range of President Biden’s political fortunes this week was on full display. While the president dealt with grim economic reports that showed a slowing economy for a second straight quarter, he was also handed key legislative victories that included a reversal by West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who backed a $739 billion deal to tackle climate change, health care costs and other initiatives.
Washington Week full episode, July 29, 2022
July 29, 2022 21:17 - 22.7 MBDemocrats and Republicans battle as the economy shrinks for the second time this year, President Biden scores key legislative victories, and the Justice Department investigates former President Trump. Jonathan Lemire of POLITICO, Ayesha Rascoe of NPR, Amara Omeokwe of The Wall Street Journal and John Bresnahan of Punchbowl News join moderator Yamiche Alcindor to discuss these stories and more.
Alarming new details from the latest Jan. 6 hearing
July 15, 2022 20:19 - 10.4 MBThe Jan. 6 committee this week held its seventh public hearing, charging that former President Trump planned in advance to call on his supporters to march on the U.S. Capitol. The panel also shared descriptions of an unhinged Oval Office meeting with discussions about declaring martial law and the federal government seizing voting machines, as new evidence continues to emerge.
Biden visits the Middle East as his domestic agenda is dealt a major blow
July 15, 2022 20:17 - 11 MBA high-stakes dance on the world stage is underway as President Biden meets with Saudi Arabia’s controversial Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who reportedly approved the brutal murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Meanwhile, Biden's domestic agenda on climate change and taxing the wealthy is shut down by West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin as the U.S. sees historic inflation.
Washington Week full episode, July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022 20:08 - 22.9 MBPresident Biden makes a controversial visit to Saudi Arabia, Sen. Joe Manchin thwarts the president's domestic agenda, the Jan. 6 panel ties former President Trump to extremist groups and inflation hits new highs. Nick Schifrin of PBS NewsHour, Hans Nichols of Axios, Trini Parti of The Wall Street Journal and Luke Broadwater of The New York Times join moderator Lisa Desjardins to discuss.
WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia
July 08, 2022 21:27 - 10.6 MBThis week saw a number of startling headlines from overseas. The former longest-serving prime minister of Japan Shinzo Abe was assassinated, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned from office plagued by scandal, and the fate of WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner remains uncertain after she pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court.
Trump’s White House counsel speaks to the Jan. 6 committee
July 08, 2022 21:24 - 7.67 MBFormer White House counsel Pat Cipollone on Friday testified behind closed doors before the Jan. 6 committee over former President Trump’s actions surrounding the Capitol attack. It follows grand jury's subpoenas that were issued to several of Trump top allies as officials in Georgia investigate their roles in attempting to overturn the state's 2020 presidential election results.
Biden takes executive action to protect abortion rights
July 08, 2022 21:22 - 13 MBYet another high-profile and deadly mass shooting took place in the United States, this time in Highland Park, Illinois. This as the nation faces myriad challenges and debates over gun laws, abortion, historic inflation and high gas prices. As pressure mounts on President Biden to to more, he signed an executive order Friday to protect access to abortion medication and emergency contraception.
Washington Week full episode, July 8, 2022
July 08, 2022 21:21 - 22.4 MBA mass shooting takes place in a Chicago suburb, President Biden takes executive action to try and protect abortion rights amid criticisms and former President Trump's White House counsel speaks to the Jan. 6 committee. Michael Shear of The New York Times, Jeff Zeleny of CNN, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour and Josh Dawsey of The Washington Post join moderator Yamiche Alcindor to discuss.
Jan. 6 committee lays out Trump's efforts to change 2020 election results
June 17, 2022 21:55 - 26.4 MBThe Jan. 6 committee this week offered chilling new details on how former President Trump pressured Vice President Pence to overturn the 2020 election and even put Pence’s life in danger by enraging the mob. The committee also accuses Trump of scamming his supporters and lying about election fraud.
Federal Reserve takes aggressive action to prevent a recession
June 17, 2022 21:53 - 4.88 MBThe Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percent. This was the central bank’s biggest rate hike since 1994, an aggressive step to try and control the rapid rise in inflation.
Soaring prices, tanking markets and the political fallout
June 17, 2022 21:52 - 12.1 MBThe Federal Reserve raised interest rates this week by three-quarters of a percent to fight inflation, the largest hike in 28 years. Fed chair Jerome Powell also indicated that a similar rise could come in July if the economy doesn’t improve. Stocks tumbled in response to the historic action and Wall Street fell into bear market territory amid increased concerns that a recession may be looming.
Washington Week full episode, June 17, 2022
June 17, 2022 21:51 - 33.7 MBThe Jan. 6 panel presented more evidence this week on former President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, while the Federal Reserve raised interest rates with the highest hike in nearly 30 years. Moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Carol Leonnig of The Washington Post, Scott MacFarlane of CBS News, Eva McKend of CNN and Ayesha Rascoe of NPR discuss these stories and more.
Will the Senate take bipartisan action on gun control?
June 10, 2022 23:06 - 14.7 MBGun reform efforts on Capitol Hill continued this week following the high-profile mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo. On Wednesday, survivors and parents of recent mass shooting victims testified before Congress. Amid all this, a bipartisan group of senators say they are optimistic that their negotiations over a narrow package could get the 60 votes needed to pass.
Washington Week full episode, June 10, 2022
June 10, 2022 23:05 - 29.9 MBThe Jan. 6 committee made its case after a nearly year-long probe into the Capitol insurrection as lawmakers revealed new details about the actions of former President Trump and fellow Republicans. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Alex Burns of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post, Nikole Killion of CBS News and Ryan Reilly of NBC News as they discuss this story and more.
Jan. 6 committee set to begin public hearings after 11-month investigation
June 03, 2022 21:56 - 14.1 MBThe select House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will begin public hearings next week. For the last 11 months, the committee has spoken to nearly 1,000 witnesses, some from former President Trump's inner circle. They are looking into at least five areas related to the attack, including efforts to pressure federal, state and local officials to overturn the election.
White House shifts messaging on inflation and the economy ahead of midterms
June 03, 2022 21:54 - 12.7 MBInflation is at a four-decade high and rising prices at grocery stores and gas stations are hitting Americans hard. With six months to go until the November midterms, the Biden administration is trying to shift its messaging on inflation and the economy. But despite fears of an economic slowdown, the May jobs report was better than expected.
Biden calls for new gun laws amid ongoing debate in Congress
June 03, 2022 21:51 - 15.1 MBSince the massacre in Buffalo three weeks ago on May 14, there have been at least 37 mass shootings in the United States, including in Uvalde, Texas and Tulsa, Oklahoma. In an address to the nation this week, President Biden called for action to contend with the spate of gun violence, as a bipartisan group of lawmakers tries to hammer out a deal on a gun reform bill.
Washington Week full episode, June 3, 2022
June 03, 2022 21:47 - 30.3 MBA bipartisan group of senators is making progress on a framework for gun legislation after a spate of recent mass shootings. Plus, the White House pivots its messaging on inflation and the economy amid soaring prices. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, Eugene Daniels of POLITICO, Annie Karni of The New York Times and Amara Omeokwe of The Wall Street Journal as they discuss these stories and more.
New biography captures George Floyd's life before he died at the hands of police
May 20, 2022 21:25 - 19 MBOn our Washington Week Extra, we explore a breakout biography on George Floyd's life titled, “His Name is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice.” Washington Post reporters Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa, who co-authored the book, join Yamiche Alcindor to discuss.
Primary elections in battleground states spotlight Trump’s hold on the GOP
May 20, 2022 21:23 - 11 MBCritical primary elections were held this week in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. In the Tarheel state, candidates endorsed by former President Trump had mixed results. In Pennsylvania, GOP Senate candidates Dr. Mehmet Oz and David McCormick are locked in a tight race to challenge Democrat John Fetterman as election denier Doug Mastriano won the Republican primary for governor.
Grief and anger in Buffalo as the nation mourns another mass shooting
May 20, 2022 21:22 - 20.6 MBIn Buffalo, an alleged gunman driven by white supremacist ideology murdered 10 people and injured three more at a supermarket. Most of the victims were Black, making it one of the deadliest racist massacres in recent American history. President Biden traveled to Buffalo to grieve with the community as the House passed a bill to tackle domestic terrorism that has yet to gain Senate approval.
Washington Week full episode, May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022 21:20 - 34.2 MBThe path ahead for addressing gun violence and racist ideologies remains unclear after a gunman allegedly murdered 10 Black people in Buffalo. Also, a tight midterm race in a pivotal battleground spotlights election deniers' electability. Join moderator Yamiche Alcindor, NPR's Kelsey Snell and The Washington Post's Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels as they discuss these stories and more.
Will abortion rights be a factor in midterm elections?
May 13, 2022 21:15 - 17.3 MBThe fallout from the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft opinion on Roe v. Wade continued this week, with the issue likely to play a role in this year’s midterm elections. A vote in the Senate to protect abortion access failed, as demonstrators staged protests outside the homes of some Supreme Court justices. Meanwhile, the power of former President Trump's endorsement was seen in GOP primary races.