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Washington Week with The Atlantic

Fixing the Affordable Care Act and Iran Nuclear Talks

24m 50s

How the Obama administration plans to fix the Affordable Care Act and how it could stall other second-term legislative priorities; and the recent negotiations and sticking points of a deal to limit Iran’s nuclear program. Joining Gwen: Indira Lakshmanan, Bloomberg News; John Harwood, CNBC/ The New York Times; Dan Balz, Washington Post; Jeff Zeleny, ABC News.

Aired: 11/14/13
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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The Iran war's unexpected critics
The Iran war's unexpected critics
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The mounting cost of the Iran war
The mounting cost of the Iran war
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/17/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from July 17, 2026.
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The president’s obsession with alleged election corruption
The president’s obsession with alleged election corruption
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Trump’s election claims become loyalty test for officials
Loyalty to Trump’s election claims becomes requirement for administration members
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Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 7/10/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from July 10, 2026.
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Will the Iran conflict spin out of control?
Will the Iran conflict spin out of control after Trump says ceasefire is over?
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Can Democrats salvage the Maine Senate race after Platner?
Can Democrats salvage the Maine Senate race after Platner's exit?
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Iran asserts control of Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. deal
Iran asserts control of Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. agreement
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Trump's effort to remake Washington reflects governing style
How Trump's effort to remake Washington reflects his governing style
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