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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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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

25th Anniversary of the 1994 Crime Bill w/ Ed Chung from the Center for American Progress 31.05.2019 30:28

This week we take an in-depth look at the 1994 Crime Bill, how it came about and what, if any changes may come. Our guest is Ed Chung, Vice President of Criminal Justice Reform for the Center for American Progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Memorial Day 2019: Remembering the Battle of the Bulge with Harry Miller. 24.05.2019 33:17

This week we talk to World War II veteran Harry Miller about his experience in the Battle of the Bulge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S., China, and trade with The Washington Post's David Lynch. 17.05.2019 31:52

This week we talk to The Washington Post's David Lynch on U.S.-China trade, tariffs, and what it will take to resolve the differences between the world's two largest economies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's happening in the Arctic with Blake Hounshell of Politico 10.05.2019 27:13

This week we sit down with Politico's Blake Hounshell on what's happening in the Arctic Circle and why you should care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressional Races in 2020 with Mike DeBonis of The Washington Post 03.05.2019 23:12

This week we sit down The Washington Post's Mike DeBonis to talk about congressional races in 2020. He breaks down what and where those who are interested should start looking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEO's Rob Kennedy and Susan Swain on C-SPAN's The Presidents 26.04.2019 40:59

This week we sit down with C-SPAN's co-CEO's Rob Kennedy and Susan Swain to talk about C-SPAN's latest book "The Presidents: Noted Historians Rank America's Best and Worst Chief Executives". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Debbie Dingell on Life/Legacy of Rep. John Dingell 19.04.2019 33:19

This week we sit down with Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) about the life and legacy of her husband, the late Rep. John Dingell (D-MI, 1955-2015), the longest serving U.S. Representative in history, who died in February at age 92. She talks about his leadership on the environment, civil rights and health care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerrymandering with Kathay Feng of Common Cause 12.04.2019 31:54

This week we sit down with Kathay Feng of Common Cause and talk about gerrymandering. She explains the recent case about gerrymanding that just went before the Supreme Court of the United States and what it could mean for states moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brexit with Nile Gardiner of The Heritage Foundation 05.04.2019 34:18

This week we sit down with Nile Gardiner, a former staffer for British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and now the Director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at the Heritage Foundation. He talks about what is next for Brexit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Electoral College w/Vann Newkirk II & Alex Keyssar 29.03.2019 31:13

This week, we examine the Electoral College. It's now an issue in Campaign 2020 and a topic Vann Newkirk II has been writing about for The Atlantic. We also talk to Harvard University history professor Alex Keyssar, who's upcoming book is called "Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Stewart, former aide to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) 22.03.2019 28:33

Don Stewart worked for Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) for 12 years. He offers an insider's view of the Republican leader and working on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign Money and Lobbying with Reporter Tom Frank 15.03.2019 29:44

What role does foreign money play in lobbying in America? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressional Investigations, Elaine Kamarck, Brookings 08.03.2019 38:49

How does Congress investigate the President of the United States? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices