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Washington Week with The Atlantic

Is the world more dangerous after the Iran war?

Season 2026 Episode 25 | 5m 35s

Iran appears to be significantly degraded as a military power, but its agreement with the U.S. could open new revenue streams for the regime. The panel discusses how North Korea or China could interpret the behavior of the United States and President Trump over the past three months.

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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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/21/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from August 21, 2026.
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As national debt climbs, Trump gives Washington a makeover
As the national debt climbs, Trump gives Washington a makeover
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Trump shrugs off $40T national debt after vowing he'd cut it
Trump shrugs off $40 trillion national debt after campaigning on cutting it
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/14/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from August 14, 2026.
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Trump’s secret flight
Trump’s secret flight
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Carrier conditions become symbol of Iran war miscalculation
Poor conditions on U.S. carrier become symbol of Iran war miscalculation
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/7/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from August 7, 2026.
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Has Trump squandered American military deterrence?
Has Trump squandered American military deterrence?
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How will Trump's focus on vanity impact GOP in midterms?
How will Trump's focus on vanity projects impact the GOP in the midterms?
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Why is the U.S. still fighting Iran?
Why is the U.S. still fighting Iran? And why are straight answers hard to come by?
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