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What the Iran war’s economic fallout means for the midterms

Season 2026 Episode 18 | 13m 01s

Fallout from the Iran war has created economic woes ahead of the midterms. The panel discusses Trump’s goals in the Middle East and the effects they may have on control of Congress.

Major funding for “Washington Week with The Atlantic” is provided by Consumer Cellular, Otsuka, Kaiser Permanente, the Yuen Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Extras
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from June 19, 2026.
Is the world more dangerous after the Iran war?
How Iran benefits from Trump's deal and what's next
Is Trump a symptom or the cause of political polarization?
Why has America been the economic engine of the world for so long?
Is America driven by democratic ideals or transactional interests?
Has the United States lived up to the principles formulated 250 years ago?
The state of negotiations to end Trump’s stalled war in Iran
Why ‘YOLO’ Republicans are defying Trump in Congress
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from June 5, 2026.