This Week with George Stephanopoulos Full Broadcast - Sunday, August 9, 2026

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., joins 'This Week' in an exclusive interview, her first Sunday show in over two years, to discuss the Democratic Party, the midterms and more. Former Trump Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses the war with Iran. 00:00 Intro 03:56 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joins “This Week” in an exclusive interview 24:35 The Powerhouse Roundtable reacts to the AOC interview 34:54 Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses the war with Iran 41:30 The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down more of the week's political headlines

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