© 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
DONATE
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Washington Week with The Atlantic

President Donald Trump shakes up his legal team

Season 2018 Episode 45 | 23m 44s

The panelists discussed President Trump’s shifting defense against the Russia probe, the scandal surrounding adult film star Stephanie Clifford, and the escalating confrontation with the Justice Department.

Aired: 05/04/18
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
Watch • 26:46
Washington Week with The Atlantic
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/24/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from April 24, 2026.
Episode: S2026 E17 | 26:46
Watch • 6:11
Washington Week with The Atlantic
Trump’s shrinking base
Trump’s shrinking base
Clip: S2026 E17 | 6:11
Watch • 17:03
Washington Week with The Atlantic
Can Trump manage Iran and sagging economic approval at the same time?
Can Trump manage Iran and sagging approval at once?
Clip: S2026 E17 | 17:03
Watch • 0:00
Washington Week with The Atlantic
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/17/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/17/26
Episode: S2026 E16 | 0:00
Watch • 13:49
Washington Week with The Atlantic
How will Trump get out of his fight with Pope Leo?
How will Trump get out of his fight with Pope Leo?
Clip: S2026 E16 | 13:49
Watch • 9:19
Washington Week with The Atlantic
Iran war reality undercuts Trump's messaging
Iran war reality undercuts Trump's messaging
Clip: S2026 E16 | 9:19
Watch • 8:41
Washington Week with The Atlantic
Europe's view of U.S. amid Iran war, Trump's NATO threats
Europe's view of the U.S. amid Iran war and Trump's new threats toward NATO
Clip: S2026 E15 | 8:41
Watch • 26:46
Washington Week with The Atlantic
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 4/10/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from April 10, 2026.
Episode: S2026 E15 | 26:46
Watch • 14:19
Washington Week with The Atlantic
Trump’s ever-shifting Iran views
Trump’s ever-shifting Iran views
Clip: S2026 E15 | 14:19
Watch • 6:46
Washington Week with The Atlantic
After Bondi's ouster, who could be next?
After Bondi's ouster, who could be the next official fired by Trump?
Clip: S2026 E14 | 6:46