This Week with George Stephanopoulos

Witkoff: 'We cannot allow even 1% of an enrichment capability' in Iran nuclear deal; 'Democratic Party needs to be honest' about Biden's fitness in 2024 election: Khanna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2025

Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Cupich, who took part in the conclave, sits down with Martha Raddatz to discuss the ascension of Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and the first American to lead the Catholic Church. Then, Raddatz interviews Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova after President Zelenskyy and European leaders challenged Russia to agree to a 30-day “unconditional ceasefire” starting Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2025

Trump’s first 100 days in office marked by massive government upheaval; Trump family crypto firm raises concerns over potential conflicts of interest; Coal miners face health issues as DOGE slashes HHS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2025

‘I don't know if President Trump has spoken with President Xi’: Secretary Bessent; Cardinals appointed by Pope Francis may not be ‘in lockstep’ with his views: Martin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2025

After his high-profile trip to El Salvador to meet with wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen joins Jonathan Karl to discuss what’s next in the case. Then, Jon interviews border czar Tom Homan about the growing legal battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2025

White House Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick joins Jon Karl following President Trump’s sudden tariff policy reversal that spared most countries -- but not China -- from steep tariffs for 90 days. With market uncertainty high despite President Trump’s rollback of many steep tariffs, Jon interviews Senator Elizabeth Warren about the administration’s moves and whether her resolution to curtail the president’s ability to impose tariffs can pass Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2025

As President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs roil global stock markets, George Stephanopoulos speaks exclusively with White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett about the deepening trade war. Then, Senator Cory Booker joins George Stephanopoulos to discuss his record-breaking speech in the Senate and how Democrats will respond to President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2025

1-on-1 with Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Adm. James Stavridis; ‘The economics does not suggest’ tariffs will encourage US car production: Swonk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2025

As President Trump challenges global allies and foes with steep tariffs, Martha Raddatz interviews White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz about the impact — plus the latest developments on Ukraine war peace talks. Then, Martha speaks with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse about Democratic divisions over this week's vote to avert a government shutdown, plus the latest on ceasefire efforts in Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2025

On “This Week,” ABC News’ Chief Business, Economics, and Technology Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis reports on repercussions of President Trump’s tariffs. Then, ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and Democratic Senator Adam Schiff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2025

ABC's George Stephanopoulos goes 1-on-1 with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, after President Trump's contentious meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. Then, he interviews British Ambassador to the U.S. Lord Peter Mandelson on “This Week.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2025

Trump’s firing of senior military officials ‘extremely destabilizing’: Gen. Casey; ‘I did not agree with the president's rhetoric about' Zelenskyy: GOP Rep. Lawler  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2025

Jonathan Karl interviews House Democratic Leader Representative Hakeem Jeffries on how Democrats will work to oppose President Trump’s agenda. Then, Senator Markwayne Mullin joins Jon to discuss President Trump’s push to end the Ukraine war, and how Trump’s allies are reshaping the federal government.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2025

Martha Raddatz speaks with Senator Chris Murphy about Democrats’ opposition to the Trump administration’s re-making of the federal bureaucracy and what tools his party can use to fight it. Representative Mike Turner joins Martha to discuss Elon Musk and DOGE’s role in the Trump administration and what’s next for the U.S. role in the Middle East after the president proposed taking over the Gaza Strip.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2025

1-on-1 with Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2025

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Trump administration ‘border czar’ Tom Homan, Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin explains why she voted against Hegseth's confirmation; Bannon says tech billionaires have 'surrendered' to Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2025

As hostages are set to be released in Israel, White House Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer joins ABC's Jonathan Karl to discuss implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and the future of TikTok in the U.S. Then, Jon interviews Jonathan Dekel-Chen and Gillian Kaye, father and step-mother of Israeli American hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen, on the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and the expected release of hostages.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2025

Jonathan Karl is joined by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell with the latest on federal efforts to assist communities devastated by Southern California’s raging fires. Then Senator Adam Schiff joins the program to talk about about the recovery efforts from deadly fires sweeping through the Los Angeles area and the emerging political fallout.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2025

Dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha discusses the uptick in cases of bird flu on “This Week.”; George Stephanopoulos interviews Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, on “This Week.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2025

ABC's Jonathan Karl talks with retiring Maryland Senator Ben Cardin about America’s foreign policy challenges and how Democrats will approach a second Trump term. Then, Jon goes one-on-one with New York Republican Representativ Mike Lawler ahead of Congress’ return in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2024

Congress reaches an 11th-hour deal to avert a government shutdown; ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Sen.-elect John Curtis (R-Utah); Karl interviews Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2024

As Trump’s cabinet nominees flock to Capitol Hill to secure support from senators, George Stephanopoulos interviews Missouri Republican Senator Eric Schmitt about the transition and the GOP’s legislative priorities in the new Congress. Then, George talks to newly sworn-in Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, a prominent Trump critic, about his plans for countering the second Trump administration and his priorities in the soon-to-be GOP-controlled Senate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2024

Martha Raddatz interviews California Democrat Ro Khanna about his pitch to work with President-elect Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency’s co-leaders, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, to cut costs in the federal budget. Then, as rebel forces gain ground in Syria, Martha interviews former CENTCOM commander and retired Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie about expanding conflicts overseas, and the debate over Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Dept.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2024

ABC's Jonathan Karl gets the latest on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and Russia’s recent strikes against Ukraine from White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Then, he speaks with South Dakota Republican Senator Mike Rounds about President-elect Trump’s recent tariff threat targeting Canada and Mexico, and North Carolina’s Democratic governor-elect Josh Stein about the lessons learned from November’s election and the future of the Democratic Party.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2024

As President-elect Donald Trump continues to roll out his Cabinet nominations, ABC's Jonathan Karl interviews his ally Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee about the confirmation battles ahead. Then, with Trump naming Pam Bondi as his new attorney general pick, Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar of the Judiciary Committee talks about the latest Cabinet nominees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024

As President-elect Donald Trump continues to roll out his Cabinet nominations, ABC's Jonathan Karl interviews his ally Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee about the confirmation battles ahead. Then, with Trump naming Pam Bondi as his new attorney general pick, Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar of the Judiciary Committee talks about the latest Cabinet nominees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2024

ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports on the future of the Russia-Ukraine war during Trump’s second term; ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on how Trump’s immigration plans could affect the California agricultural community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2024

Introducing a new documentary series "Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation." On the Navajo reservation, water is sacred — and scarce. While its surrounding states are guaranteed water from the Colorado River, the Navajo Nation has been denied this basic human right. This season, follow journalist Charly Edsitty as she traces the history of oppression and exclusion that kept the Navajo from their water — and the fight to reclaim their sovereignty. Listen to Ep. 1 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2024

ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl interviews Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy about the president-elect’s decisive win over Vice President Harris and his plans for a second term. Then, after Kamala Harris’ defeat, Jonathan sits down with influential “The Breakfast Club” co-host and Harris supporter @cthagod to discuss Democrats’ shortcomings this election and the future of the country.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2024

Just ahead of Election Day, @MarthaRaddatz reports from the southwest battlegrounds -- Nevada and Arizona -- to see where swing state voters stand in the toss-up race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2024

Just over a week to Election Day, Jonathan Karl interviews South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham about former President Trump’s closing message and the state of the race. Then, as Nebraska faces a tighter-than-expected Senate race, Jon travels to Omaha to speak with Independent candidate Dan Osborn, who is challenging Republican incumbent Senator Deb Fischer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2024

Just over a week to Election Day, Jonathan Karl interviews South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham about former President Trump’s closing message and the state of the race. Then, as Nebraska faces a tighter-than-expected Senate race, Jon travels to Omaha to speak with Independent candidate Dan Osborn, who is challenging Republican incumbent Senator Deb Fischer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2024

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich.; Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pa., and Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wis. and Gov. Chris Sununu, R-N.H. on "This Week." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2024

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance. Then, she interviews Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2024

ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports on the latest from the 2024 campaign trail. Then, ABC News’ Gio Benitez reports from North Carolina on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2024

With just over five weeks until Election Day, Martha Raddatz interviews GOP Majority Whip Tom Emmer about the state of the 2024 campaign and his involvement in preparations for the upcoming Vice Presidential debate. Then, following the Israeli strike on Beirut that killed Hezbollah's leader, Martha speaks with White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby about fears of a wider war in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2024

Escalating military action is not in Israel’s ‘best interest’: John Kirby; The Secret Service is guarding ‘more people than they've ever had to’: Rep. Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2024

Martha Raddatz interviews Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine following the ABC News presidential debate where former President Trump spread baseless rumors about Haitian immigrants in his state. Then, Martha interviews Democrat Governor Maura Healey about Vice President Harris’ performance and the state of the 2024 race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2024

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Ark. and Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo. on “This Week.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2024

Harris policy shifts are ‘a sign of a good leader’: Jared Polis; Israeli American Hersh Goldberg-Polin among 6 hostages found dead in Gaza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2024

With 10 weeks until Election Day, Jon Karl interviews Trump ally Senator Tom Cotton about the state of the former president’s campaign. Then, following the Democratic National Convention, Karl speaks with progressive Senator Bernie Sanders about Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign ahead of the final sprint to Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2024

Donald Trump is ‘not fit’ to be commander in chief: Sen. Tammy Duckworth; Chicago prepares for thousands of expected protesters at the DNC; Swing state voters weigh in on the transformed campaign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2024

‘President Trump is extremely confident’ in the ticket’s chance of winning: JD Vance; Charlamagne tha God on the new Democratic presidential ticket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2024

Three months until Election Day, George Stephanopoulos interviews Trump ally Byron Donalds about the state of the campaign. Then, following the hostage exchange that freed three Americans detained in Russia, George interviews White House Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2024

Voters are ‘excited about her vision for the future’: Wes Moore on Harris candidacy; Republicans ‘don't really want to solve’ border problems: Gov. JB Pritzker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2024

Secret Service director ‘needs to go’: Speaker Mike Johnson; ‘The time has come’ for Joe Biden to ‘pass the torch’: Joe Manchin; ‘They need a new candidate’: Swing state voters reflect on Biden, Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2024

Trump injured but safe after rally shooting; ‘An inch difference and the president would have been dead’: David McCormick; Lawmakers and investigators comment on Trump assassination attempt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2024

Biden: ‘I don’t think anybody’s more qualified to be president’; How the Secret Service is getting ready for the RNC and DNC; ‘A very painful moment’ for Democrats: Marianna Sotomayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2024

President Joe Biden, in an exclusive interview with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos that aired Friday night, acknowledged last week's debate was a "bad episode" but pushed back strongly against broader questions about his age and mental fitness. Biden's sit-down with ABC News was his first television interview since the June 27 debate. Hear the interview now, in its entirety, on ABC News' "Start Here" podcast: Apple Podcasts (http://bit.ly/3VmuAnm), Spotify (http://bit.ly/3j947fm), Amazon Music (http://bit.ly/3FGMkDT), or wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2024