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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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The First-Ever ExMo Prize for Best Movie Reference by a Politician — Awarded by Bob Cusack!

It's that time of year again … Time for the Academy Awards… So let's hear from … President Trump "The Kennedy Center has everything. Look at the Academy Awards, it gets lousy ratings now, it's all woke. All they do is talk about how much they hate Trump. But nobody likes that. They don't watch anymore. That used to have 45 million people watching. Remember The Apprentice first season. The Apprentice had 42 million people, the Academy Awards had 41 million people. We were the second show to the Super Bowl. But since then, the Academy Awards have gone down to -- I think they've gone down to numbers that are like a regular show." That was President Trump last August. The Academy Awards may be like a regular show – but the latest episode of C-SPAN's "Extreme Mortman" is no regular podcast. Because we award the first ever ExMo! The prize for best movie reference by a politician over the past year. And who will decide which politician wins the ExMo for best movie reference? Hint: It's the only person perfect for this role … straight out of central casting. You're right! It IS Bob Cusack of the Washington Examiner. A political junkie – and a seasoned actor! And which politician comes away with the first-ever ExMo awarded by Bob Cusack? Here's another hint: You'll find out in this week's episode of "Extreme Mortman." Find "Extreme Mortman" wherever you get podcasts ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

47 min
5 MAR

Ben Sasse picks his favorite speaking moments as a U.S. Senator

On November 3rd, 2015, a freshman rose on the Senate floor to address his colleagues… He gave his maiden speech as a U.S. Senator… It was a full year since he was elected. I rise to speak from the floor for the first time. I have never been in politics before, and I intentionally waited to speak here. I want to talk today about the historic purposes and uses of the Senate, about the decades-long decline of the legislature relative to the executive branch, and about what baby steps toward institutional recovery might look like. Before doing so, let me explain briefly why I chose to wait a year since election day before beginning to fully engage in floor debate. That was Nebraska Republican Ben Sasse … Why did Senator Sasse wait a year before giving his first floor speech? In the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast "Extreme Mortman" – find out! We're featuring Senator Sasse because he recently announced he has stage-four pancreatic cancer. So, we wanted to know: Which were his favorite and most notable speeches as a U.S. Senator. And he told us. Which moments did Ben Sasse pick? What was a common theme when Ben Sasse questioned Supreme Court justice nominees? Whose desk did Ben Sasse choose to occupy on the Senate floor — and why? And what happened that one time with Senator Sasse, Senator Cruz — and Dr. Pepper? Find out in the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast "Extreme Mortman" – as we hear Ben Sasse's own picks for his most memorable moments speaking as a U.S. Senator. Find "Extreme Mortman" wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 min
15/06/2023

Elena Kagan, Supreme Comedian

You might not think listening to a Supreme Court oral argument could make you chuckle. But when Justice Elena Kagan is involved in the conversation, there's often a chance that will happen. In what is typically a world of dry legal argument, Justice Kagan can provide snappy comebacks, witty repartee, and quick delivery -- providing a humor and lightness to the oral arguments. In the latest episode of the C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly" -- marking the conclusion of the current Supreme Court term -- hear quips and one-liners told by Justice Kagan. She seems to always bring the laughs to oral argument -- and lots of other places. Find C-SPAN's "The Weekly" wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 min
25/05/2023

PEPFAR: An Oral History

PEPFAR -- The President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief. The multi-billion-dollar government initiative to address the global HIV/AIDS epidemic turns 20 years old this week – President Bush signed PEPFAR into law on May 27, 2003. When it was proposed and implemented 20 years ago, PEPFAR was the largest commitment by any nation to combat a single disease in human history. Now, to mark PEPFAR's 20th anniversary, we hear directly from the politicians involved in the program -- and the bipartisan tone the initiative set for Washington and for President Bush -- as C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly" presents a special episode: PEPFAR: An Oral History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
23/02/2023

What Jimmy Carter said about other Presidents

"My name is Jimmy Carter, and I'm running for President" ... ... And that's how Jimmy Carter began his speech accepting the presidential nomination ... at the Democratic Convention ... July 15, 1976. But in this episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly," that's the only clip you'll hear of Jimmy Carter talking about himself. Because this episode is all about what President Carter said ... about other presidents. Like the man who defeated him when he ran for re-election in 1980... Ronald Reagan "Under President Ronald Reagan, our nation stood strong and resolute and made possible the beginning of the end of the cold war. This has led to a new opportunity for our country to exhibit its greatness which we accept for granted too often, more clearly to people around the world." What did President Carter say about other presidents -- from Richard Nixon through Joe Biden? Find out in the this episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 min
29/12/2022

Best-of Congress Farewell Speeches 2022: Owls, Clowns, Volcanoes -- and "Dilly Dilly

Missed any of the farewell speeches from Senators and Representatives leaving Congress in 2022? Good news -- Fret no more! The C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly" special farewell-to-2022 episode has you covered. Learn: -Which Senator mentioned owls -Which Congressman mentioned clowns -Which Senator had a major piece of legislation named after him -- voting for it in one of his final votes -And which Congressman had a volcano named after him Plus: -Why was Newt Gingrich mentioned in farewell speeches by two Congressmen and one Senator? - Who mentioned C-SPAN … twice? -How many direct mentions did Donald Trump get -- from Republicans? -And which other former Republican president got more direct mentions than Trump -- from Republicans? These answers .. plus a whole lot more ... in the best-of-117th-Congress-farewell-speeches episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 min
21/12/2022

Elon Musk Loves Chocolate Milk

Lots of people -- politicians very much included -- have lots of things to say about Elon Musk, now that he owns Twitter. But what did politicians say about Elon Musk before he bought Twitter? Find out in C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly." Hear from members of Congress talking about Elon Musk in the pre-Twitter days, back when Democrats celebrated him for SpaceX, Republicans recommended he join President Biden's cabinet, and one Representative cheered on his "insane" love for chocolate milk. Plus -- hear different opinions about Elon Musk from one person: Donald Trump. Find C-SPAN's "The Weekly" wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 min
01/12/2022

Taylor Swift: Ticketmaster Hearings? We've Been There Before

After the Taylor Swift ticket debacle, will Congress hold hearings into Ticketmaster, focusing on antitrust and competitiveness? If it does, it wouldn't be the first time Congress asks questions of Ticketmaster. In C-SPAN's "The Weekly," we recall two prior times Ticketmaster and Live Nation CEOs have had to testify to Congress about their merged companies - in the House and in the Senate. This podcast preps you for a potential third Ticketmaster hearing, with Taylor Swift as its focus. After all, it's an issue that's Taylor-made for Swift-action by Congress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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.