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Washington Week with The Atlantic

Why is the U.S. still fighting Iran?

Season 2026 Episode 31 | 18m 09s

Trust in government has declined rapidly in recent years, and the consequences of this collapse are everywhere. Donald Trump can't find it in himself to be transparent with the American people about the state of the war with Iran, or about much else. The panel discusses the state of the war and the lack of answers.

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.
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Some Republicans distance themselves from Trump's policies
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Reporters reflect on covering 9/11 as it happened
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Backlash against data centers unites Americans
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Will we be ready when AI goes rogue?
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Trump’s war with Canada
Trump’s war with Canada
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What NATO allies think about Trump's treatment of Canada
What are U.S. allies thinking about Trump's treatment of Canada and South Korea?
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Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from August 28, 2026.
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