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Washington Week with The Atlantic

March 18, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 770 | 21m 43s

President Obama and the U.N. warn Moammar Gadhafi to stop military action against rebels or face consequences. Meanwhile, after the earthquake, tsunami and partial nuclear plant meltdown in Japan, the U.S. reviews nuclear safety and a look at the global economic impact of the disaster. Joining Gwen, Tom Gjelten, NPR, Coral Davenport, National Journal, and David Wessel, Wall Street Journal.

Aired: 03/17/11
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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