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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 MortmanRep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and the War Powers Act
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) talks about the history of the War Powers Act, how he thinks it needs to be changed, and its application today. Learn more about your…
Extreme MortmanWashington Post's Greg Miller on National Security
An in-depth look at President Trump's national security team with Washington Post National Security Reporter Greg Miller. Learn more about your ad choices…
Extreme MortmanPolitico's Cannabis Reporter Natalie Fertig
This week our guest is federal cannabis policy reporter Natalie Fertig. She joins C-SPAN to talk about marijuana, the policy stakeholders on Capitol Hill, and…
Extreme MortmanA Conversation with Constitutional Scholar Joshua Geltzer
This week our guest is legal and constitutional scholar Joshua Geltzer of Georgetown University. He joins us to discuss the impeachment, what's next, and where…
Extreme MortmanA Conversation with Amtrak Senior Vice President Stephen Gardner
This week C-SPAN sits down with Amtrak Senior Vice President Stephen Gardner to talk about the future of trains in the United States. He also discusses…
Extreme MortmanA Conversation with John Harris, Founding Editor of Politico
This week our guest is John Harris, Founding Editor of Politico. He joins C-SPAN to talk about the 2020 Presidential Campaign of Former New York Mayor Michael…
Extreme MortmanA Conversation with John Donvan, Moderator of Intelligence Squared U.S.
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…
Extreme MortmanA Conversation with former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
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…
Extreme MortmanA Conversation with White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway
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…
Extreme MortmanA Conversation with Cyber Warfare Expert Jacqueline Schneider
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…
Extreme MortmanA Conversation with President Reagan's Former Speechwriter Peter Robinson
Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and Former Presidential speechwriter Peter Robinson joins CSPAN to talk about Campaign 2020 and his time writing for…
Extreme MortmanA Conversation with Former Secretary of State George Shultz
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…
Extreme MortmanRural America with Researchers Dante Chinni and Ari Pinkus
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…
Extreme MortmanCovering Washington with Syndicated Columnist Mark Shields
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…
Extreme MortmanWhat's going on with impeachment? With Elaine Kamarck of Brookings
A conversation with Elaine Kamarck, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, on the history of impeachment, the precedent of prior trials, and speculation…
Extreme MortmanWhat's up with China? With Ryan Hass Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution
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…
Extreme MortmanThe Heritage Foundation's Amy Swearer on the 2nd Amendment
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…
Extreme MortmanSusan Glasser of The New Yorker answers "Who is Mike Pompeo?"
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…
Extreme MortmanHollywood and D.C. with Ted Johnson
Americans love their movies and Hollywood loves movies about Washington. Our guest this week is Ted Johnson, his website DCHollywood.com, follows the…
Extreme MortmanOpioid Epidemic with Washington Post's Steven Rich
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…
Extreme MortmanFuture of Afghanistan with Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution
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…
Extreme MortmanPrimary Politics with Elaine Kamarck of the Brookings Institution
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…
Extreme MortmanPresident Donald Trump on his presidency and time in office
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…
Extreme MortmanConcord Coaltion executive director Robert Bixby on the national debt and how the nation can begin to its fiscal house in order.
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…
Extreme MortmanWall Street Journal Executive Washington Editor Jerry Seib on the Democrats and the Road to the White House
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…
Extreme MortmanThe Mueller Report: What to know before next week's hearings with Harvard Professor Thomas Patterson
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…
Extreme MortmanComedy and the First Amendment with The Newseum's Patty Rhule
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…
Extreme MortmanWhat's happening with Iran? The New York Times Reporter David Sanger Explains
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…
Extreme MortmanThe 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots
This week, a conversation with Brock Thompson, Washington Blade columnist. He talks about the Stonewall riots, the history of the LGBTQ movement, equality, and…
Extreme MortmanAre Democracies becoming more polarized, intolerant and dysfunctional?
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…
Extreme MortmanThe 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?
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…
Extreme Mortman25th Anniversary of the 1994 Crime Bill w/ Ed Chung from the Center for American Progress
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…
Extreme MortmanMemorial Day 2019: Remembering the Battle of the Bulge with Harry Miller.
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…
Extreme MortmanThe U.S., China, and trade with The Washington Post's David Lynch.
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…
Extreme MortmanWhat's happening in the Arctic with Blake Hounshell of Politico
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…
Extreme MortmanCongressional Races in 2020 with Mike DeBonis of The Washington Post
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…
Extreme MortmanCEO's Rob Kennedy and Susan Swain on C-SPAN's The Presidents
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…
Extreme MortmanRep. Debbie Dingell on Life/Legacy of Rep. John Dingell
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…
Extreme MortmanGerrymandering with Kathay Feng of Common Cause
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…
Extreme MortmanBrexit with Nile Gardiner of The Heritage Foundation
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…
Extreme MortmanThe Electoral College w/Vann Newkirk II & Alex Keyssar
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…
Extreme MortmanDon Stewart, former aide to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
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…
Extreme MortmanForeign Money and Lobbying with Reporter Tom Frank
What role does foreign money play in lobbying in America? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Extreme MortmanCongressional Investigations, Elaine Kamarck, Brookings
How does Congress investigate the President of the United States? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Extreme MortmanGreen New Deal, Lisa Friedman, NYT
A look at the Green New Deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Extreme MortmanUS/N.Korean Summit; Jung Pak, Brookings Institution
A preview of next week's meeting between President Trump and N Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Extreme MortmanMedicare in 2020; Bill Arnone CEO, Nat'l Academy of Social Insurance
Joining The Weekly Podcast is Bill Arnone, CEO of The National Academy of Social Insurance and an expert on all things Medicare. He talks about, the history of…
Extreme MortmanEpisode 92: Inside Syria with Author Gayle Tzemach of the Council on Foreign Relations
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: As U.S. troops prepare to leave Syria, what is next for the war-torn country? Our guest is author Gayle Tzemach…
Extreme MortmanEpisode 90: Drug Lobbyists with The Washington Post's Christopher Rowland
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: We examine America's drug industry and the intense lobbying effort by pharmaceutical companies here in…
Extreme MortmanEpisode 91: An inside look at Congress with Fox Senior Capitol Hill Producer Chad Pergram
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: One month into the 116th Congress are we seeing progress after the end of the 35 day government shutdown? We…
Extreme MortmanEpisode 89: Immigration and Border Security with Tom Jawetz, Vice President of Immigration Policy at the Center for American Progress
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: On this edition we examine the immigration debate in this country beyond the border wall. What should be done?…
Extreme MortmanEpisode 88: Attorney General Nominee William Barr's Confirmation Hearing with CBS News Justice Correspondent Paula Reid
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: The Senate debate is now underway on President Trump's nominee to replace fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions…
Extreme MortmanEpisode 87: The 116th Congress Explained with The Hill's Editor in Chief Bob Cusack
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: A new year brings to Washington a familiar face to the job of Speaker. Nancy Pelosi becomes the first House…
Extreme MortmanEpisode 86: Exit Interview with Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ)
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: As part of a series of C-SPAN interviews with retiring members of Congress, Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) reflects…
Extreme MortmanEpisode 85: Exit Interview with Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO)
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: As part of a series of C-SPAN interviews with retiring members of Congress, Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO)…
Extreme MortmanEpisode 84: The World in 2019 with The Economist's Executive Editor Daniel Franklin
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: What will the year 2019 usher into the world? Joining us this week is The Economist's Executive Editor Daniel…
Extreme MortmanEpisode 83: The 116th Congress with The Weekly Standard's Executive Editor Fred Barnes
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: The start of the 116th Congress is just weeks away – will it be different with divided government? Will leards…
Extreme MortmanEpisode 82: Amazon's HQ2 with Washington Business Journal Money Reporter Andy Medici
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: Amazon announced the location of its second headquarters on November 13th, splitting the so-called HQ2 between…
Extreme MortmanEpisode 81: The Trump Presidency with historians Douglas Brinkley, Richard Norton Smith, and Edna Medford
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: This is part two of an hour-long conversation with three nationally known presidential historians. They offer…
Extreme MortmanEpisode 80: The Trump Presidency with historians Douglas Brinkley, Richard Norton Smith, and Edna Medford
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: This is part one of an hour-long conversation with three nationally known presidential historians. They offer…