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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.
Episodes
Extreme MortmanDan Michaels, Brussels Bureau Chief for The Wall Street Journal, on The Paris Agreement
Our guest this week is Dan Michaels, Brussels Bureau Chief for the Wall Street Journal. He joins C-SPAN to talk about the Paris Climate Accord, what it is, why…
Extreme MortmanAndy Card, Former White House Chief of Staff
Former White House Chief of Staff Andy Card sits down with C-SPAN to discuss what a President can expect during his first 100 days in office, and what skills a…
Extreme MortmanHistory of Inaugurations
This week Jim Bendat, author and historian joins to discuss the traditions around the inauguration of a U.S. President and how different it will look this…
Extreme MortmanU.S. Capitol Attacked
On this program we look back at what happened on Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol. With portions of key speeches from both before and after President Trump's…
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Interviews with Representatives-Elect
Get to know some of the new women members of the House of Representatives as C-SPAN sits down with six of them to discuss what called them to public service…
Extreme MortmanReflections from Retiring Members of Congress
Portions of exit interviews and floor speeches from both Senators and House Members who are leaving Capitol Hill at the end of the 116th Congress. You'll hear…
Extreme MortmanRobert X. Browning, Purdue Professor of Political Science and C-SPAN Archives Director
He joins us to discuss the historical significance of the lame duck session and how often Congress finds itself wrangling over big ticket items right before…
Extreme MortmanZachary Oren Smith of the Iowa City Press Citizen on Iowa's 2nd District House Race
Our guest discusses the six vote margin between Iowa's 2nd district house candidates, Democrat Rita Hart and Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Their…
Extreme MortmanDon Ritchie, Senate Historian Emeritus
This episode takes a look at the remaining constitutional steps needed for the 2020 presidential election to be concluded. Learn more about your ad choices…
Extreme MortmanWall Street Journal’s Jillian Kay Melchior on Antifa
The Weekly showcases an interview from Q&A with the Wall Street Journal’s Jillian Kay Melchior. She talks about Antifa, a left-wing group that has used violent…
Extreme MortmanMartha Joynt Kumar, Director, The White House Transition Project
Our guest this week discusses the history of the White House transitions between administrations. She provides background on what transitions have worked in…
Extreme MortmanKelly Dittmar, Director of Research, Center for American Women and Politics at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University
Our guest this week discusses the influx of women candidates who won Republican House seats and the impact women had on all levels of the 2020 election cycle…
Extreme MortmanWilfred Codrington, Assistant Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, on Electoral College Reforms
Our guest this week discusses his reasoning behind advocating for abolishing the electoral college. Plus, he discusses the recent election and how that further…
Extreme MortmanHans von Spakovsky, Manager of Election Law Reform, The Heritage Foundation
Our guest this week discusses the electoral college and challenges a number of critiques that have been leveled against its use. Learn more about your ad…
Extreme MortmanSandy K. Johnson, Former Washington Bureau Chief, The Associated Press
Our guest this week talks about election night 2000 and her role at the AP over calling or not calling the state of Florida for either candidate. Learn more…
Extreme MortmanRobert Mann, Louisiana State University, Professor of Mass Communication
Robert Mann, professor at Louisiana State University’s School of Mass Communication and the author of Daisy Petals and Mushroom Clouds: LBJ, Barry Goldwater…
Extreme MortmanLeonard Downie, JR. Former Executive Editor of The Washington Post and Author of "All About The Story"
Our guest this week explores his career at The Washington Post and a number of stories he covered including Watergate, and 9/11. Plus, we talk about the…
Extreme MortmanRonna McDaniel, Chairwoman, Republican National Committee
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel joined to discuss the state of the 2020 presidential, Senate, House and gubernatorial races. She talked…
Extreme MortmanDr. Richard Besser, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Our guest this week is the former acting director of the CDC and shares his expertise into the work towards finding a vaccine for the coronavirus. Learn more…
Extreme MortmanNewt Minow, Former FCC Chairman & Member of Commission on Presidential Debates
Mr. Minow talks about the history of presidential debates, his relationship with Former President John F. Kennedy, and the upcoming debates to be held prior to…
Extreme MortmanAlice Johnson, Criminal Justice Reform Advocate
Recently pardoned by President Trump and a speaker at the Republican National Convention, Alice Johnson talks about her time in prison, her release, and how…
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Republican National Convention Night 4 Speeches
Speeches from the fourth and final night of the Republican National Convention including President Donald Trump's acceptance speech (1) and his daughter Ivanka…
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Republican National Convention Night 3 Speeches
Speeches from the third night of the Republican National Convention including Vice President Mike Pence (1), Second Lady Karen Pence (37), Counselor to the…
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Republican National Convention Night 2 Speeches
Speeches from the second night of the Republican National Convention including First Lady Melania Trump (1), Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (27), Tiffany Trump…
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Republican National Convention Night 1 Speeches
Tonight's speeches include Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley (1), Donald Trump Jr, (10), Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) (20), House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA)…
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Democratic National Convention Night Four Speeches
Tonight's speeches include Presidential Candidate Joe Biden (1), Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) (25), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) (28), Former South Bend Mayor…
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Democratic National Convention Night Three Speeches
Speeches included are Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris (1), Former President Barack Obama (20), 2016 Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton (40)…
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Democratic National Convention Night Two Speeches
Tonight's speeches include Dr. Jill Biden (1), Former President Bill Clinton (10), Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosallyn Carter, (15), Former…
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Democratic National Convention Night One Speeches
A portion of some of the speeches from the first night of the DNC Convention. It includes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (2), Michigan Governor Gretchen…
Extreme MortmanMercedes Schlapp, Trump 2020 Campaign, Senior Adviser
A discussion with about the 2020 presidential campaign from someone who has shaped both the message in and outside of the White House. Learn more about your ad…
Extreme MortmanMolly Ball, National Political Correspondent, TIME
A conversation on how COVID-19 has upended the 2020 election — from fundraising to voting — and what that will mean for November and beyond. Learn more about…
Extreme MortmanRemembering John Lewis
Civil rights leader and Representative John Lewis, Democrat of Georgia died last month, On Thursday, funeral services were held in Georgia. Presidents Bill…
Extreme MortmanMichael Balsamo, Lead Justice Dept. & Federal Law Enforcement Reporter, The AP
After more than 20 years the federal government has begun executing those on federal death row, AP Justice Department Correspondent Michael Balsamo joins to…
Extreme MortmanDr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent, Fairfax County Public Schools
This week's guests explains the debate over whether or not to send children back to physical classrooms or do at home distance learning. This all comes as…
Extreme MortmanDanielle Pletka, Senior Foreign Policy Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
Our guest this week digs deep into the political situation in Hong Kong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Extreme MortmanDavid Sanger, National Security Correspondent, The New York Times
New York Times National Security Correspondent David Sanger talks about the latest on Afghan contractors handing out Russian cash to kill American soldiers…
Extreme MortmanGerald Seib, Executive Washington Editor, The Wall Street Journal
Our guest has covered Washington D.C. at the Wall Street Journal, for over 40 years. He joins us to discuss the 2020 presidential campaign along with his new…
Extreme MortmanPatrick Buchanan, Speech Writer, Nixon Administration
Our guest is a former speech writer for President Richard Nixon during his 1968 presidential campaign. We examine the historical parallels of what Americans…
Extreme MortmanMargaret Brennan, Moderator, Face the Nation
Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan talks about the importance of the role of "moderator", the hurried pace of the news, and what preparing for the…
Extreme MortmanCamille Busette, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution
Our guest this week is Camille Busette, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, who joins us to talk about racial and economic inequality. Learn more…
Extreme MortmanRep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Congressional Modernization
By its very nature Congress is a highly partisan body. But historically…there have been moments when the two parties come together for the greater good. Is…
Extreme MortmanEd Yong, Staff Writer at The Atlantic
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…
Extreme MortmanWalter Mondale, Former Vice President of the United States
Former Vice President and one-time Democratic Presidential Nominee Walter Mondale, the last Democratic nominee to select a female running mate, Congresswoman…
Extreme MortmanHarold Holzer, President Lincoln Author and Historian
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…
Extreme MortmanDr. Charmaine Yoest, Vice President, Heritage Foundation
This week our guest is Dr. Charmaine Yoest, a vice president at the Heritage Foundation who is currently serving on the National Coronavirus Recovery…
Extreme MortmanLeonard Downie Jr., Former Executive Editor, The Washington Post
Former Washington Post Executive Editor Leonard Downie Jr. joins to discuss his latest report with the Committee to Project Journalists. It catalogs President…
Extreme MortmanJonathan Karl, Chief White House Correspondent, ABC News
ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl joins to discuss his time covering President Donald Trump, leading the White House Correspondent…
Extreme MortmanPeter Brookes, Senior Fellow of National Security, Heritage Foundation
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…
Extreme MortmanDan Balz, Washington Post National Political Correspondent
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…
Extreme MortmanCraig Shirley, Author and Historian
Author, historian, and lecturer Craig Shirley compares the sacrifices made by our parents and grandparents during World War Two and the depression to the…
Extreme MortmanDoris Kearns Goodwin, Historian
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…
Extreme MortmanPaul Simon Public Policy Institute Director John Shaw
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…
Extreme MortmanCook Political Report House Editor David Wasserman
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…
Extreme MortmanFEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub
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…
Extreme MortmanGW Professor of Media and Ethics Peter Loge
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…
Extreme MortmanTrump 2020 Campaign Principal Deputy Communications Director Erin Perrine
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…
Extreme MortmanNew Hampshire Radio Talk Show Host Jack Heath
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…
Extreme MortmanLenny Bernstein and Dr. Pat Lord on the Coronavirus
Lenny Bernstein, health and medicine reporter at the Washington Post, and Dr. Pat Lord, Teaching Professor of Biology at Wake Forest University, discuss what…
Extreme MortmanJoe Fuld, Founder of DC Political Consulting Firm The Campaign Workshop
Joe Fuld, Founder of DC Political Consulting Firm The Campaign Workshop, discusses Campaign 2020 and the strategies candidates are using. Learn more about your…
Extreme MortmanFormer Secretary of State John Kerry on Climate Change & Campaign 2020
Former Secretary of State John Kerry discusses his latest push for public action against climate change. Plus he talks about President Donald Trump and…