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Washington Week with The Atlantic

July 2, 2010

Season 2010 Episode 1830 | 24m 57s

This week, Gwen and the panel analyze the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan; the Supreme Court's controversial 5-4 decision on handgun ownership; the latest economic and employment news; and the President's push to refocus on some of his high priority issues like climate change and immigration reform. Plus, remembering Senator Robert Byrd.

Aired: 07/01/10
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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