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Extreme Mortman

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Original political stories inspired by current events. A weekly fix for political junkies combining compelling clips from the C-SPAN archives (iconic and obscure), history, trivia – and often a healthy helping of comedy.

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Jul 9, 2026

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Leonard Downie, JR. Former Executive Editor of The Washington Post and Author of "All About The Story" 09.10.2020

Our guest this week explores his career at The Washington Post and a number of stories he covered including Watergate, and 9/11. Plus, we talk about the coverage of the 2020 election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna McDaniel, Chairwoman, Republican National Committee 25.09.2020

Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel joined to discuss the state of the 2020 presidential, Senate, House and gubernatorial races. She talked about the GOP's ongoing outreach efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as its investments in national and state races. Ms. McDaniel also talked about growing up in a political family and her rise to become the party's chair following th...

Dr. Richard Besser, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 18.09.2020

Our guest this week is the former acting director of the CDC and shares his expertise into the work towards finding a vaccine for the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newt Minow, Former FCC Chairman & Member of Commission on Presidential Debates 11.09.2020

Mr. Minow talks about the history of presidential debates, his relationship with Former President John F. Kennedy, and the upcoming debates to be held prior to the 2020 presidential election. Plus his recent book "Inside the Presidential Debates: Their Improbable Past and Promising Future." Sponsor link: betterhelp.com/c-span Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alice Johnson, Criminal Justice Reform Advocate 04.09.2020

Recently pardoned by President Trump and a speaker at the Republican National Convention, Alice Johnson talks about her time in prison, her release, and how she is using her time to help others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republican National Convention Night 4 Speeches 28.08.2020

Speeches from the fourth and final night of the Republican National Convention including President Donald Trump's acceptance speech (1) and his daughter Ivanka Trump (71). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republican National Convention Night 3 Speeches 27.08.2020

Speeches from the third night of the Republican National Convention including Vice President Mike Pence (1), Second Lady Karen Pence (37), Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway (44), Richard Grenell, Former Acting Director of the DNI (49), White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany (57), Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) (62), Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) (67), Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)(71), Rep...

Republican National Convention Night 2 Speeches 26.08.2020

Speeches from the second night of the Republican National Convention including First Lady Melania Trump (1), Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (27), Tiffany Trump (32), Eric Trump (37), Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) (46), and Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republican National Convention Night 1 Speeches 25.08.2020

Tonight's speeches include Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley (1), Donald Trump Jr, (10), Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) (20), House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) (32), Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) (37), Congressman Jim Jordan (43), and RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel (43). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democratic National Convention Night Four Speeches 21.08.2020

Tonight's speeches include Presidential Candidate Joe Biden (1), Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) (25), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) (28), Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg (30), 2020 Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang (34), Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (37), Author and Historian Jon Meacham (42), Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (47). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Democratic National Convention Night Three Speeches 20.08.2020

Speeches included are Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris (1), Former President Barack Obama (20), 2016 Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton (40), Senator Elizabeth Warren (47), Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (55), Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords.(57). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democratic National Convention Night Two Speeches 19.08.2020

Tonight's speeches include Dr. Jill Biden (1), Former President Bill Clinton (10), Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosallyn Carter, (15), Former Secretary of State Colin Powell (20), 2004 Democratic Presidential Nominee John Kerry (25), Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) (27), Stacey Abrams (29), and Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates (34). Learn more about your ad c...

Democratic National Convention Night One Speeches 18.08.2020

A portion of some of the speeches from the first night of the DNC Convention. It includes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (2), Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (5), Former Republican Governor of Ohio John Kasich (10), Alabama Senator Doug Jones (14), Minnesota Governor Amy Klobuchar (16), Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders (20), Former First Lady Michelle Obama (30). Learn more about your ad choices....

Mercedes Schlapp, Trump 2020 Campaign, Senior Adviser 14.08.2020

A discussion with about the 2020 presidential campaign from someone who has shaped both the message in and outside of the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Molly Ball, National Political Correspondent, TIME 07.08.2020

A conversation on how COVID-19 has upended the 2020 election — from fundraising to voting — and what that will mean for November and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remembering John Lewis 02.08.2020

Civil rights leader and Representative John Lewis, Democrat of Georgia died last month, On Thursday, funeral services were held in Georgia. Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama all spoke at the service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Balsamo, Lead Justice Dept. & Federal Law Enforcement Reporter, The AP 24.07.2020

After more than 20 years the federal government has begun executing those on federal death row, AP Justice Department Correspondent Michael Balsamo joins to discuss the experiences of witnessing two of them this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent, Fairfax County Public Schools 17.07.2020

This week's guests explains the debate over whether or not to send children back to physical classrooms or do at home distance learning. This all comes as cases of covid-19 continue to climb in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danielle Pletka, Senior Foreign Policy Fellow, American Enterprise Institute 10.07.2020

Our guest this week digs deep into the political situation in Hong Kong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Sanger, National Security Correspondent, The New York Times 03.07.2020

New York Times National Security Correspondent David Sanger talks about the latest on Afghan contractors handing out Russian cash to kill American soldiers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerald Seib, Executive Washington Editor, The Wall Street Journal 26.06.2020

Our guest has covered Washington D.C. at the Wall Street Journal, for over 40 years. He joins us to discuss the 2020 presidential campaign along with his new book "We Should Have See It Coming". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Buchanan, Speech Writer, Nixon Administration 19.06.2020

Our guest is a former speech writer for President Richard Nixon during his 1968 presidential campaign. We examine the historical parallels of what Americans are seeing today versus what the United States experienced during the 1968 campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Margaret Brennan, Moderator, Face the Nation 12.06.2020

Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan talks about the importance of the role of "moderator", the hurried pace of the news, and what preparing for the program entails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Camille Busette, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution 05.06.2020

Our guest this week is Camille Busette, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, who joins us to talk about racial and economic inequality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Congressional Modernization 28.05.2020

By its very nature Congress is a highly partisan body. But historically…there have been moments when the two parties come together for the greater good. Is there a way for the House tone down the political rancor? It's a subject we address with Congressman Derek Kilmer, the chair of a House Select Committee looking at ways to improve the institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

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