Washington Week Season 2019 Episode 46 November 22, 2019

Washington Week season 2019 episode 46, titled "November 22, 2019," provides a thorough analysis of the week's top political news and events. This episode examines the war of impeachment inquiry that is affecting the White House, with conversations led by journalists covering the impeachment inquiry and the presidency.

The show's host, Robert Costa, begins by discussing the latest developments regarding the impeachment inquiry. Guests on the show include Michael Schmidt, who is a Washington correspondent for The New York Times, and Christina Bellantoni, who is a journalist currently working with the Los Angeles Times. Both guests bring their insights on the impeachment news and provide updates on the latest developments.

The episode digs deep into the effects the impeachment inquiry is having on President Trump's administration and how it could impact the 2020 presidential election. The guests share their opinions on whether or not Democrats would be able to push for impeachment proceedings, the potential consequences of such an action, and the other legal issues surrounding the presidency. The show also covers the latest news on the Ukraine controversy, how Republicans are handling the crisis, and what the future of impeachment looks like in Congress.

Another topic covered in the episode is the resignation of Erik Prince, the founder of the private security contractor firm formerly known as Blackwater. Prince, who has been considered controversial in the past, resigned from the Republican-funded organization created to obtain Democratic emails in the 2016 Presidential Election. The panelists discuss whether Prince's resignation indicates any wrongdoing and what efforts by Republican allies to discredit the impeachment inquiry might look like.

The episode also explores the impact of former Attorney General Jeff Sessions's announcement to run for his old Alabama senatorial seat. Sessions will enter a crowded Republican field that includes former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville. The panelists discuss the possible motives behind Sessions' decision to run again, whether he is likely to face political challenges, and how the Republican party might handle Sessions' candidacy.

The show also discusses a series of important legal cases currently in the news, which may have significant implications for the country's laws and political landscape. The panelists analyze the impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling allowing a gun manufacturer to be sued over a shooting incident and discussing how this could impact the legal landscape moving forward.

Finally, the show concludes by discussing what lies ahead in the political and legal world, including the potential for further revelations in the impeachment inquiry, the upcoming Democratic primaries, and the 2020 Presidential Elections. The show's guests each provide insights into what they believe will be the most significant political issues in the coming weeks and months and consider the potential ways that these issues could shape the political landscape both in the United States and beyond.