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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/3/26

Season 2026 Episode 27 | 26m 46s

On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a look at the state of our democracy and where we’re headed. Jeffrey Goldberg discusses the principles set forth by the founders and if America has lived up to them with The Atlantic's Tim Alberta, Idrees Kahloon and Ashley Parker, Stephen Hayes of The Dispatch, Peter Baker of The New York Times and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker.

Aired: 06/29/26
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
Iran asserts control of Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. agreement
How Trump's effort to remake Washington reflects his governing style
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
Has the United States lived up to the principles formulated 250 years ago?
Is America driven by democratic ideals or transactional interests?
Why has America been the economic engine of the world for so long?
Is Trump a symptom or the cause of political polarization?
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from June 5, 2026.