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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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A Conversation with John Donvan, Moderator of Intelligence Squared U.S. 27.11.2019 39:55

This week our guest is John Donvan, host and moderator for Intelligence Squared U.S. He discusses his forum that gathers together experts to debate propositions on topics of public interest in Oxford Union style format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Conversation with former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel 15.11.2019 36:51

This week our guest is former Senator and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. He discusses the decision by the Trump Administration to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement, the state of the Republican Party, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Conversation with White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway 08.11.2019 31:57

This week C-SPAN talks to Kellyanne Conway, White House Counselor and a Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump. She talks about the impeachment process in the House, her polling analysis of Tuesday's elections, and what is ahead in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Conversation with Cyber Warfare Expert Jacqueline Schneider 01.11.2019 32:05

This week C-SPAN sits down with Jacqueline Schneider, a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. Her focus is on cyber warfare and the threat of artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Conversation with President Reagan's Former Speechwriter Peter Robinson 25.10.2019 35:21

Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and Former Presidential speechwriter Peter Robinson joins CSPAN to talk about Campaign 2020 and his time writing for President Ronald Reagan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Conversation with Former Secretary of State George Shultz 18.10.2019 32:17

Former Secretary of State George Shultz sits down with C-SPAN to talk about climate change, diplomacy, and his life in public service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rural America with Researchers Dante Chinni and Ari Pinkus 11.10.2019 32:40

On this epsiode we speak with researcers from the American Communities Project at George Washington University, Dante Chinni and Ari Pinkus, who looked at life in rural America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Covering Washington with Syndicated Columnist Mark Shields 04.10.2019 48:20

Our guest this week is syndicated columnist and PBS commentator Mark Shields. He shares stories and experiences during his 50 years working and writing about Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's going on with impeachment? With Elaine Kamarck of Brookings 27.09.2019 32:28

A conversation with Elaine Kamarck, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, on the history of impeachment, the precedent of prior trials, and speculation around the current situation surrounding President Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's up with China? With Ryan Hass Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution 20.09.2019 29:46

This week our guest is Ryan Hass, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He joins us to talk about China, the issues with protestors in Hong Kong, and what the United States should watch for moving forward if they hope to come out on top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Heritage Foundation's Amy Swearer on the 2nd Amendment 13.09.2019 34:53

With Congress back in town all sides are stepping up to further the discussion on the gun debate. In August, 53 people died in mass shootings across the United States. Now the debate over the 2nd Amendment extends to background checks, red flag laws, and the sale of certain types of weapons. This week we talk to Amy Swearer, she serves as the Senior Legal Policy Analyst at the Heritage Foundation....

Susan Glasser of The New Yorker answers "Who is Mike Pompeo?" 06.09.2019 39:26

During the 2016 Republican Presidential Primaries then Congressman Mike Pompeo described Donald Trump as a 'con artist.' Today he is one of President Trump's closest advisors, serving as Secretary of State. But how did he get there? And who is he? Susan Glasser of The New Yorker describes the relationship between the two men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hollywood and D.C. with Ted Johnson 30.08.2019 40:49

Americans love their movies and Hollywood loves movies about Washington. Our guest this week is Ted Johnson, his website DCHollywood.com, follows the intersection between the two power centers. He joins C-SPAN's The Weekly to talk about some of the most iconic moments in film that portray presidents, Congresses, and politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opioid Epidemic with Washington Post's Steven Rich 23.08.2019 23:53

The Washington Post's Steven Rich sits down with C-SPAN's The Weekly to talk about the opioid epidemic and its impact on America. The Post wrote a series of articles on the drug abuse problem in the United States and Steven Rich breaks down the data behind the drug's destruction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Future of Afghanistan with Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution 16.08.2019 29:57

The war in Afghanistan is America's longest. Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution talks about how we got here and what could happen in the future under President Trump's leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Primary Politics with Elaine Kamarck of the Brookings Institution 09.08.2019 36:31

We sit down with Elaine Kamarck, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution on primary politics. She talks with C-SPAN about how the primary process continues to evolve with american politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump on his presidency and time in office 02.08.2019 28:22

President Trump talked to C-SPAN about his presidency and agenda. Topics included his toughest day in office so far, political divisions in the country, racism, getting advice from former presidents, his use of Twitter to reach the public, and the 2020 presidential race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Concord Coaltion executive director Robert Bixby on the national debt and how the nation can begin to its fiscal house in order. 26.07.2019 35:11

Robert Bixby, Concord Coalition executive director, talks about the national debt, which is now approaching $23 trillion. He talks about what got us here and how the nation can begin to put its fiscal house in order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wall Street Journal Executive Washington Editor Jerry Seib on the Democrats and the Road to the White House 19.07.2019 33:27

The Wall Street Journal's Executive Washington Editor Jerry Seib talks about the state of the Democratic Party. He's been covering presidential elections since 1980 and shares his insights and observations about today's state of politics moving into the 2020 presidential election season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mueller Report: What to know before next week's hearings with Harvard Professor Thomas Patterson 12.07.2019 31:36

This epsiode of C-SPAN's The Weekly features Harvard's Kennedy School Professor Thomas Patterson. He talks about the Mueller Report, how the media covers those involved, and what could happen next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedy and the First Amendment with The Newseum's Patty Rhule 03.07.2019 24:12

This week, a conversation on Jon Stewart, his humor, and the way comedy educates. Our guest is Patty Rhule, Vice President of Content and Exhibit development at The Newseum in Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's happening with Iran? The New York Times Reporter David Sanger Explains 28.06.2019 43:19

This week, a conversation with David Sanger of The New York Times. His thoughts on what's next with Iran, cyberwarfare, Russia, and more on his latest book The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots 21.06.2019 25:54

This week, a conversation with Brock Thompson, Washington Blade columnist. He talks about the Stonewall riots, the history of the LGBTQ movement, equality, and his own personal journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Democracies becoming more polarized, intolerant and dysfunctional? 14.06.2019 34:51

This week a conversation with Larry Diamond, Stanford University professor and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, out with a new book, "Ill Winds: Saving Democracy from Russian Rage, Chinese Ambition and American Complacency". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. and the U.K.: How will the next British Prime Minister govern? Will Brexit ever happen? What does it mean for the partnetship between Washington and London? 07.06.2019 35:13

This week we take a look at what's next in the relationship between the U.S. and U.K. We talk to Heather Conley, Sr. Vice President and Director of the Europe program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices