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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 8/22/25

Season 2025 Episode 34 | 26m 46s

Despite the red carpet, B-2 flyovers, the burst of diplomatic activity, and President Trump’s large promises, there’s actually been no progress in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Laura Barrón-López of MSNBC, Jonathan Karl of ABC News, Michael Scherer of The Atlantic and Matt Viser of The Washington Post to discuss this and more.

Aired: 08/21/25
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
Trump says Iran war wrapping up, but address leaves more questions than answers
After Bondi's ouster, who could be the next official fired by Trump?
Trump's mixed messages and shifting goals in the Iran war
Is Trump’s war of choice becoming a war of necessity?
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What does winning a war with unclear objectives look like?
Trump faces growing opposition to Iran war from NATO allies and his MAGA base
What leverage Iran may have as U.S. war continues
How rising oil prices could impact Trump's next moves on Iran