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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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Ed Yong, Staff Writer at The Atlantic 21.05.2020 31:23

The Atlantic's science writer Ed Yong discusses the patchwork response to the coronavirus pandemic. He believes that the United States is not out of the woods yet talks about how the virus has exploited the growing disparities between population sectors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walter Mondale, Former Vice President of the United States 14.05.2020 22:12

Former Vice President and one-time Democratic Presidential Nominee Walter Mondale, the last Democratic nominee to select a female running mate, Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro. He talks about his decision to choose the Congresswoman, who he thinks Vice President Joe Biden should choose for his running mate, and take a look back at what made Vice President Mondale's time in office different from th...

Harold Holzer, President Lincoln Author and Historian 07.05.2020 33:06

Lincoln historian and author Harold Holzer is our guest by phone from his home in Rye, New York, to discuss the recent remarks by President Donald Trump on his comparison to the 16th President of the United States and his relationship with the press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Charmaine Yoest, Vice President, Heritage Foundation 01.05.2020 28:04

This week our guest is Dr. Charmaine Yoest, a vice president at the Heritage Foundation who is currently serving on the National Coronavirus Recovery Commission. She discusses her work in getting American's back to work as they face one of the greatest challenges of their lifetime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leonard Downie Jr., Former Executive Editor, The Washington Post 24.04.2020 31:41

Former Washington Post Executive Editor Leonard Downie Jr. joins to discuss his latest report with the Committee to Project Journalists. It catalogs President Trump's anti-press behaviors and charges of "fake news." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Karl, Chief White House Correspondent, ABC News 17.04.2020 32:46

ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl joins to discuss his time covering President Donald Trump, leading the White House Correspondent Association during the Coronavirus pandemic, and his latest book "Front Row at the Trump Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Brookes, Senior Fellow of National Security, Heritage Foundation 10.04.2020 25:17

Heritage Foundation National Security Senior Fellow Peter Brookes joins The Weekly to talk about COVID-19 pandemic. He offers his insights into when life might return to normal and the importance of not ending social distancing too soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Balz, Washington Post National Political Correspondent 03.04.2020 25:22

Washington Post National Political Correspondent Dan Balz joins the program to discuss the latest on the coronavirus and its impact on Campaign 2020. With the Democratic Party delaying its convention and states pushing back their primaries, where do things stand with Democratic front runner Joe Biden? Dan Balz shares his assessment on all that plus on President Trump's progress as he tries to mana...

Craig Shirley, Author and Historian 27.03.2020 29:53

Author, historian, and lecturer Craig Shirley compares the sacrifices made by our parents and grandparents during World War Two and the depression to the sacrifices being made today due to the Coronavirus outbreak. He expounds on his thoughts first expressed in a Fox News opinion piece that today's sacrifices don't quite match those made by earlier generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Doris Kearns Goodwin, Historian 20.03.2020 30:14

As the country deals with the Coronavirus pandemic historian Doris Kearns Goodwin looks at how some of America's greatest presidents have dealt with crisis situations. She writes about it in her latest book "Leadership in Turbulent Times". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Director John Shaw 13.03.2020 33:44

This week we speak with John Shaw, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University, on the act of statesmanship. At a time when our politics, media, even our leaders are politically polarized, where are our leaders? We talk about some leaders who have put country ahead of party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cook Political Report House Editor David Wasserman 06.03.2020 31:41

This week David Wasserman, House Editor for the Cook Political Report, joins The Weekly to discuss his study on the relationship between where you shop and eat and your voting choices. It's being called the "Whole Foods vs Cracker Barrel" study. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub 28.02.2020 30:32

What exactly is the Federal Election Commission? This week FEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub, sits down to talk about the job, the commissioners, and what work they are doing during the 2020 election cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GW Professor of Media and Ethics Peter Loge 21.02.2020 32:46

On this episode Peter Loge, media and ethics professor at George Washington University joins C-SPAN to talk Campaign 2020, the candidates, and that he thinks the media should focus less on the so-called "horse race" and more on candidates' policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump 2020 Campaign Principal Deputy Communications Director Erin Perrine 14.02.2020 38:41

Erin Perrine, Principal Deputy Communicators Director for President Donald Trump's election campaign sits down to talk about what's ahead in Campaign 2020, the President's strategy, and politics both in and outside the beltway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Hampshire Radio Talk Show Host Jack Heath 07.02.2020 34:58

New Hampshire Today radio talk show host Jack Heath speaks with C-SPAN about the New Hampshire primary, the candidates, and President Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lenny Bernstein and Dr. Pat Lord on the Coronavirus 31.01.2020 23:17

Lenny Bernstein, health and medicine reporter at the Washington Post, and Dr. Pat Lord, Teaching Professor of Biology at Wake Forest University, discuss what the public should be concerned about and what the coronavirus really is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Fuld, Founder of DC Political Consulting Firm The Campaign Workshop 24.01.2020 30:30

Joe Fuld, Founder of DC Political Consulting Firm The Campaign Workshop, discusses Campaign 2020 and the strategies candidates are using. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Secretary of State John Kerry on Climate Change & Campaign 2020 17.01.2020 28:27

Former Secretary of State John Kerry discusses his latest push for public action against climate change. Plus he talks about President Donald Trump and Campaign 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and the War Powers Act 10.01.2020 30:15

Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) talks about the history of the War Powers Act, how he thinks it needs to be changed, and its application today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington Post's Greg Miller on National Security 03.01.2020 31:48

An in-depth look at President Trump's national security team with Washington Post National Security Reporter Greg Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Politico's Cannabis Reporter Natalie Fertig 29.12.2019 31:51

This week our guest is federal cannabis policy reporter Natalie Fertig. She joins C-SPAN to talk about marijuana, the policy stakeholders on Capitol Hill, and where the future of cannabis legislation might be headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Conversation with Constitutional Scholar Joshua Geltzer 20.12.2019 30:46

This week our guest is legal and constitutional scholar Joshua Geltzer of Georgetown University. He joins us to discuss the impeachment, what's next, and where it could fit in the history of the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Conversation with Amtrak Senior Vice President Stephen Gardner 13.12.2019 36:10

This week C-SPAN sits down with Amtrak Senior Vice President Stephen Gardner to talk about the future of trains in the United States. He also discusses competition to the railroad, the northeast corridor, and the future of the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Conversation with John Harris, Founding Editor of Politico 06.12.2019 26:58

This week our guest is John Harris, Founding Editor of Politico. He joins C-SPAN to talk about the 2020 Presidential Campaign of Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices