All rights reserved. © 2026
NPR & PBS for South Texas (361) 855-2213
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Trump demands Iran’s surrender, but ending war is not easy

Season 2026 Episode 10 | 8m 10s

President Trump has demanded Iran’s unconditional surrender, but we also know that ending Middle East wars on U.S. terms is no easy thing. The panel discusses the decision to go to war and examines the American strategy to the extent that there is, in fact, a strategy.

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
March 6, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Fred Pleitgen; Mehdi Mahmoudian; Dan Shapiro; David Frum
Brooks and Capehart on Trump's decision to launch strikes on Iran
News Wrap: U.S. could start refunding invalidated tariffs in 45 days
DOJ releases Epstein files containing sexual assault allegations against Trump
Americans stranded abroad as Iran war erupted describe struggle to return home
Trump's rationale and objectives for Iran war remain unclear
New documentary 'Immutable' follows student debate team as they find their voices
U.S. economy shows signs of strain as Iran war brings more uncertainty
Iran receiving intelligence support from Russia, officials say
Latest Episodes
All
  • All
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2026
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2025
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2024
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2023
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2022
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2021
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2020
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2019
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2018
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2017
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2016
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2015
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2014
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2013
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2012
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2011
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2010
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 2008
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 1994
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 1992
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 1987
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 1981
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 1973
  • Washington Week with The Atlantic Season 1972
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from March 6, 2026.
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/27/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 02/20/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/13/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/6/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/30/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/23/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/16/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode,1/9/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/2/26