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Jeffrey Goldberg is the new moderator of WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC. Known for its depth, balance and civil discourse, the program features a roundtable of journalists from print, broadcast and online news organizations who provide analysis of the week’s major national news stories and their impact on the lives of Americans.
Topics for Friday, June 7:
Biden’s Diplomacy and Conflicts Around the World:
President Joe Biden is abroad this week, commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day while warning of risks to democracy around the world. His trip comes at a critical time, as the U.S. faces challenges from China, Russia and Iran.
On a special edition of Washington Week with The Atlantic, moderator Jeffrey Goldberg will be joined by Thomas L. Friedman, a Foreign Affairs Columnist at The New York Times, to discuss the difficulties in the Middle East, and the state of play in the war between Israel and Iran.
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For the first time in American history, a former president, who is also his party’s presumptive nominee for president, has been found guilty in a felony criminal trial. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Ashley Parker of The Washington Post, Asma Khalid of NPR and McKay Coppins of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.
What’s next in Donald Trump’s historic trial and how the outcome is likely to play on the campaign trail. Plus, a look at Justice Alito’s flags and the vice presidential sweepstakes. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Josh Gerstein of Politico, Mara Liasson of NPR, Ed O’Keefe CBS News and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
Closing arguments are coming next week in Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York. We look at Michael Cohen’s testimony and if the probable 2024 Republican nominee will be running as a convicted felon. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, Eugene Daniels of Politico, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker and Steve Inskeep of NPR to discuss this and more.
Porn Stars, Parasitic Brain Worms & Presidential Politics: It's been a week of weird political headlines related to the looming presidential election.
President Biden is dealing with a Middle East crisis partially beyond his control and he’s feeling the fallout at home. Now, Biden and Trump are trying to figure out how to turn the conflict and campus unrest to their advantage. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Eric Cortellessa of Time, Franklin Foer of The Atlantic, Asma Khalid of NPR and Nancy Youseff of The Wall Street Journal to discuss more.
Crucial American military aid is on the way to Ukraine thanks in part to the work of the Speaker of the House. Plus, Donald Trump is on trial for alleged shenanigans related to payoffs to an adult film actress. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Laura Barrón-López of PBS NewsHour, David Drucker of The Dispatch and Mara Liasson of NPR to discuss this and more.
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