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Extreme Mortman
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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Extreme MortmanOlympics Champions and Party Conventions: Pledging Allegiance and Endorsing Candidates
Every four years, there’s a Republican convention. And every four years, there’s a Democratic convention. And every four years, there’s a Summer Olympics. What…
Extreme MortmanFourth of July: Bob Michel Sings Patriotic Songs
It's the Fourth of July. Here at C-SPAN Radio, we hope you're enjoying the holiday ...and America's independence. In the mood for hearing patriotic songs? Then…
Extreme MortmanDebate Moderators to Debate Audiences: SILENCE!
Presidential debates without studio audiences … 1960 between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon … 1976 between Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford … And now, 2024 ……
Extreme MortmanRoss Perot’s Greatest Moments in the 1992 Presidential Debates
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. wants to be included in the upcoming debate on CNN between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. There hasn’t…
Extreme MortmanNetanyahu's Record-Breaking Four Speeches in Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited to address a Joint Meeting of Congress. It would be his fourth time. And that sets a few Congress…
Extreme MortmanGeorge Bush Would Have Been 100 – And He Might Have Jumped Out of An Airplane
President George H.W. Bush would have been 100 years old. He was born June 12, 1924. And to mark that milestone birthday, he might have jumped out of an…
Extreme MortmanD-Day 80th Anniversary Presidents Speak at Normandy
Through the words of American presidents who have spoken over the years at Normandy, this week's episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly" marks the 80th…
Extreme MortmanWhen Presidential Candidates Warned About “More of the Same”
“This debate tonight has made crystal clear a challenge that is as old as America — the choice between hope and fear, change or more of the same.” That was…
Extreme MortmanNational Enquirer and Presidential Politics Reporting: Gary Hart 1987
The Trump hush money trial has us talking about the National Enquirer. But it seems like the tabloid never left the political conversation. The National…
Extreme MortmanWhat Doug Mills Saw On 9/11
During the recent White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, New York Times photographer Doug Mills got an award. He got an award for his photography at…
Extreme MortmanThe Senate Prays … for O.J. Simpson
The recent death of O.J. Simpson reminds us of one of the most controversial episodes involving a prayer opening a session of Congress…And its aftermath. In…
Extreme MortmanMitch McConnell Comedy Festival
Elected in November 1984, Mitch McConnell now has over 4,300 speaking appearances on C-SPAN. And he’s been telling jokes from the beginning. And - in this…
Extreme MortmanNixon Death 30 Years Later: Remembering Congress Reaction
It is my sad duty to inform you officially of the death of Richard Milhous Nixon, the thirty-seventh President of the United States Born in 1913, he was first…
Extreme MortmanThe War Between the States – of the States Addresses
It’s the war between the States – of the States addresses! Folks are moving here in record numbers to become a part of our winning way of life. Californians…
Extreme MortmanJoe Lieberman, Rest In Comedy
Joe Lieberman is being remembered as a Senator, a Presidential candidate, and a Vice Presidential candidate… But also part of Joe Lieberman’s legacy: comedy…
Extreme MortmanIn 2012, America Held a Presidential Election. So Did Russia.
You know that in 2012 America had a presidential election– Mitt Romney versus Barack Obama. But did you know Russia had one, too? And it happens again in 2024…
Extreme MortmanA C-SPAN Playlist: 45 Notable Moments from 45 Notable Years
It’s C-SPAN’s 45th anniversary … and C-SPAN’s “The Weekly” is marking it the best way we know how … With big, famous, legendary, significant, tragic, angry…
Extreme MortmanWhat Else Did Congress Say On March 19th, 1979, Day 1 of C-SPAN?
You’re a political junkie… You know your Congress history … and you watch and listen to C-SPAN. So, you probably know when and where Congressman Al Gore said…
Extreme MortmanDid “Oppenheimer” Get That Big Scene Right?
About a month after the explosion, Oppenheimer comes to the White House and he sits down with Truman. And by this point he’s just wracked with second thoughts…
Extreme MortmanSports Illustrated: A Political Tribute and Political Memories
“Governor Bush, Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker gave a venomous interview to Sports Illustrated recently spewing hatred towards gays, blacks, single mothers…
Extreme MortmanImmigration and State of the Union Addresses
Will President Biden mention immigration in his 2024 State of the Union address? If history is any guide: Yes. Immigration has been a topic in every State of…
Extreme MortmanThe Clinton Impeachment Senate Trial – 25 Years ago This Month
25 years ago this month … the Senate impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton … and the star witness, Monica Lewinsky In this week’s episode of C-SPAN’s…
Extreme MortmanClarence Thomas: From Bush v. Gore to Trump v. Anderson
“I think it’s impossible to predict when we set up systems whether it won’t fail at some point. I don’t think that anything man creates is perfect. I’m not so…
Extreme MortmanSandra Day O’Connor, Part 2: Hear What The Other Justices Said About Her
In last week’s episode of C-SPAN’s podcast “The Weekly,” we brought you 14 facts about Sandra Day O’Connor you might not have known. This week’s podcast is…
Extreme Mortman14 Things You May Not Have Known About Sandra Day O’Connor
You probably know Sandra Day O’Connor was the first female justice on the Supreme Court. But did you also know she was skilled at disco dancing? That’s one of…
Extreme MortmanLesser-Known Candidates and the New Hampshire Primary
The New Hampshire presidential primary is just days away … So, let’s check in with … Lesser-Known Candidates! “My fellow Americans and others. As your…
Extreme MortmanIowa Republican Caucus – Does It Matter Who Wins?
The Iowa Republican presidential caucus is just days away … What happened the last time Republicans held a competitive contest in Iowa? Tonight is a victory…
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BONUS EPISODE: Behind the Podcast with Howard Mortman
This week we take a look behind the podcast with host Howard Mortman. He shares some of his favorite clips from C-SPAN's Video Library and shares how he finds…
Extreme MortmanCONGRESS 2023 YEAR-ENDER PART II: The Year in Mentions of George Orwell
It’s time for our annual year-end tradition! … C-SPAN’s “The Weekly” looks back at the year in Congress. … For 2023, it’s a special double-episode of the…
Extreme MortmanCONGRESS 2023 YEAR-ENDER PART I: For Christmas, The Year in Mentions of Jesus
It’s time for the annual year-end tradition! … C-SPAN’s “The Weekly” looks back at the year in Congress. … For 2023, it’s a special double-episode of the…
Extreme MortmanThe Most Important Election Ever
"I used to say it about 2016 -- this is the most election. And I meant it. This is now the most important election in the history of our country." --Donald…
Extreme MortmanGeorge W. Bush: A Former President. Always A Texas Ranger
Congratulations to the Texas Rangers… Winner of the 2023 World Series. And congratulations to a former part-owner of the baseball team … and a former…
Extreme MortmanExpelling House Members: Santos Is No Traficant
The actions taken within this body are delicate, and consistency is essential. Now is not the time to set a dangerous precedent. Consider this: The last time a…
Extreme MortmanThanksgiving Turkey Pardon Jokes – Best, Worst, and Everything in Between
"As thanksgiving nears, a seasonal gift to President Eisenhower is this strutting, impressive Tom Turkey. Handsomest bird in all Nebraska. And perhaps the…
Extreme MortmanKennedy Assassination 60th Anniversary: The Zapruder Film
"On November 22, 1963, at precisely 12:30 PM, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the youthful 35th President of the United States drove triumphantly into this square…
Extreme MortmanSchwarzenegger -- A Milton Friedman Fan, Not An Economic "Girlie Man"
"Now there's another way you can tell you're a Republican. You have faith in free enterprise, faith in the resourcefulness of the American people, and faith in…
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Milton Friedman: Worshipped by Some Politicians, Rejected By Others
C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly" presents a special two-parter on Milton Friedman. In support of C-SPAN's series "Books that Shaped America" and the upcoming…
Extreme MortmanThe New Almanac of American Politics Is Out!
Well, it's another odd year in politics. And by odd year, we don't mean what's happening in politics. We mean – the year itself. Every odd year we get a new…
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NRA Democrat John Dingell
"I have defended the Second Amendment more than any Member of this body, and I am a past member of the board of directors of NRA and a life member of that…
Extreme MortmanPresidents and the 1983 Beirut Marine Barracks Bombing
"This past Sunday, at 22 minutes after 6 Beirut time, with dawn just breaking, a truck, looking like a lot of other vehicles in the city, approached the…
Extreme MortmanSen. Byrd Answers The Old Age issue Head On
"Mr. President, I feel compelled to address head on, I mean head on, the news stories in recent weeks that have pointed out the shocking discovery, yes…
Extreme MortmanBlack Hawk Down: 30 Years Since the Battle of Mogadishu
30 years ago: The battle of Mogadishu. October 3rd and 4th,1993 in Somalia: 18 American soldiers killed ... 73 wounded ... and one captured in a street battle…
Extreme MortmanMurphy Brown: When An Emmy-Winning TV Show Dominated a Presidential Campaign
It's part II of "The Weekly"'s special two-episode look at Emmy Award-winning -- and Emmy Award-nominated -- TV shows being cited by candidates on the…
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Your Ticket To The Emmys -- Presidential Campaigns
The 2023 Emmy Awards had been scheduled for September 18th ... But because of the writers and actors strike in Hollywood, they won't be held until next year…
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Skinny kids with funny names who grew up to be politicians
"The hope of a skinny kid with a funny name who believes that America has a place for him, too." That was Vivek Ramaswamy during the recent Republican…
Extreme MortmanSummering With The Clintons On Martha's Vineyard
"When we were vacationing on Martha's Vineyard on two different occasions we went sailing off Martha's Vineyard, and James Taylor was a member of the crew. It…
Extreme MortmanSteve Martin: His Funniest Moments on BookTV
"It is great to be here. Honestly. It's so great to be out of the tough backbiting world of Hollywood and into the benign and polite world of New York book…
Extreme MortmanJeff Schogol: His Best Questions From Pentagon Press Briefings
BRIGADIER GENERAL PAT RYDER: "All right, let me do one more from the phone here. Jeff Schogol, Task & Purpose. JEFF SCHOGOL: "Thank you. Does the DOD know for…
Extreme MortmanBooker and Bean: Bipartisan Passion for Presiding
You might think Cory Booker and Aaron Bean have nothing in common. One is a tenured Democratic Senator from a blue state (New Jersey) … the other is a freshman…
Extreme MortmanEddie Murphy: Nutty Professor of Politics
"There is that Eddie Murphy skit where Eddie Murphy is on a bus and he's the only Black person on the bus, and no one is speaking, like people in an elevator…
Extreme MortmanActors Strike Hollywood: Starring Ronald Reagan
"Before I took up my current line of work, I got to know a thing or two about negotiating when I represented the Screen Actors Guild in contract talks with the…
Extreme MortmanDr. Barry Black 20 Years As Senate Chaplain: A Pray List
"New beginnings" indeed! That was Dr. Barry Black ... July 7, 2003 .... his first opening prayer in the U.S. Senate. This month marks 20 years since Dr. Black…
Extreme MortmanFAILED RUSSIAN COUP: Summer of 2023? Nope. Summer of 1991.
During the summer of 1991, Soviet Communist hardliners tried to seize control of the country from Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. Now the summer of 2023 –…
Extreme MortmanCongressional Baseball: Highlights, Hits, and Hugs
Who needs the Major League Baseball All Star game when you have All-Star plays like that one -- in the Congressional Baseball Game ... This year, freshman…
Extreme MortmanFourth of July: Let the British Praise the USA
Typically on the Fourth of July, you hear Americans praise America. The C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly" is going in a different direction. We hear British praise…
Extreme MortmanPresident Biden: Saving the Queen and Wishing Senior Year Luck
Last week, President Biden ended a speech in Connecticut by saying: "God save the Queen, man." And during his State of the Union address, President Biden told…
Extreme MortmanElena 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…
Extreme MortmanROSALYNN CARTER AND BETTY FORD -- A BOND OVER MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY
Rosalynn Carter has championed mental health since her days as President Jimmy Carter's First Lady -- and even before. With the announcement that she has been…
Extreme MortmanKISSINGER AT 100: HE TALKS BIG BIRTHDAYS FOR OTHER BIG PEOPLE
In the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly" -- we mark Henry Kissinger's 100th birthday -- but not with him talking about himself -- with him…
Extreme MortmanPEPFAR: 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…