Best CSPAN The Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 192 Kyla Scanlon, "In This Economy?" 1:05:13

2h ago1:05:13

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The title of the book is "In This Economy?" The author, Kyla Scanlon, subtitles her 277-page effort: "How Money and Markets Really Work." Ms. Scanlon is a 27-year-old graduate of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. The author description in the back of the book says Kyla Scanlon is a writer and a video creator focused on "human-centric ec…

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BN+: Kyla Scanlon, "In This Economy?" 1:05:13

3h ago1:05:13

1:05:13

The title of the book is "In This Economy?" The author, Kyla Scanlon, subtitles her 277-page effort: "How Money and Markets Really Work." Ms. Scanlon is a 27-year-old graduate of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. The author description in the back of the book says Kyla Scanlon is a writer and a video creator focused on "human-centric ec…

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POTUS-Elect Donald Trump Team Takes Shape 40:58

32m ago40:58

40:58

-Today is Veterans Day…President Biden marked the occasion at Arlington National Cemetery…He called honoring and protecting those who serve a QUOTE sacred obligation…He also reflected on his late son's Beau's deployment to Iraq…And talked about the PACT Act, the bipartisan bill he signed that expanded health care benefits for veterans exposed to to…

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Q&A: Stuart Eizenstat, "The Art of Diplomacy" 1:05:45

2h ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Stuart Eizenstat, former Domestic Policy Adviser to President Carter and U.S. Ambassador to the European Union under President Clinton, talks about his political career and his new book, "The Art Of Diplomacy," in which he discusses the work done to achieve agreements like the Camp David Accords, the Kyoto Protocols, and the Iran nuclear agreement.…

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Stuart Eizenstat, "The Art of Diplomacy" 1:05:45

30m ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Stuart Eizenstat, former Domestic Policy Adviser to President Carter and U.S. Ambassador to the European Union under President Clinton, talks about his political career and his new book, "The Art Of Diplomacy," in which he discusses the work done to achieve agreements like the Camp David Accords, the Kyoto Protocols, and the Iran nuclear agreement.…

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Tom Fitton, "Rights and Freedoms in Peril - An Investigative Report on the Left's Attack on America" 1:04:15

32m ago1:04:15

1:04:15

Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton argues that the Left is attacking American rights and freedoms. He was interviewed by Washington Times legal affairs reporter Alex Swoyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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AW: Tom Fitton, "Rights and Freedoms in Peril - An Investigative Report on the Left's Attack on America" 1:04:15

32m ago1:04:15

1:04:15

Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton argues that the Left is attacking American rights and freedoms. He was interviewed by Washington Times legal affairs reporter Alex Swoyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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The Great Depression 1:14:14

1h ago1:14:14

1:14:14

Indiana University history professor Carolina Ortega discussed the 1929 Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, and the impact that the economic crash had on various populations, including Mexican- Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Weekend Edition: Presidential Election Results & Congressional Elections Results 24:17

25m ago24:17

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In this weekend's episode, a discussion about this week's election results – a preview of President-elect Trump's governing agenda – and how a likely Republican "sweep" of Congress will aid in that effort. We were joined by Dave Weigel – national political reporter for Semafor and Scott Wong – senior congressional correspondent for NBC News. Learn …

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Senate candidate Dave McCormick (R-PA) declares victory; Gov. Tim Walz & Gwen Walz reflect on path forward after presidential election loss 51:21

1h ago51:21

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Dave McCormick (R) declares victory in the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate election, but Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) has not conceded while votes are still being counted; Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), former Vice Presidential nominee, speaks in Eagan, MN; AP's Meg Kinnard on President-elect Trump choosing Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff (18); President Biden …

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President Biden says, 'we accept the choice the country made' and pledges peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Trump 49:50

2h ago49:50

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President Biden promises a 'peaceful and orderly transition' to Donald Trump administration, Pentagon and State Department prepare for presidential transition, Federal Reserve cuts interest rate 0.25%, Sen. Baldwin (D-WI) gives reelection victory speech, Politico's Anthony Adragna on Congressional lame-duck session agenda. (37) Learn more about you…

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Kamala Harris concedes & congratulates President-Elect Donald Trump 45:12

1h ago45:12

45:12

Vice President Harris concedes the presidential election to former President Trump, Sen. McConnell (R-KY) celebrates Republicans regaining the Senate majority, Sen.-elect Alsobrooks (D-MD) makes history with election, British Prime Minister Starmer welcomes new Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch and the two talk about Donald Trump. Learn more …

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Election Day 2024 45:51

2h ago45:51

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We hear from Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance on Election Day 2024. Updates from election officials in battleground states Georgia, Michigan and Arizona. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and MPD Chief Pamela Smith on heightened election-related security measures. Machinists union ends its strike against Boeing. Learn more about your ad choi…

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Ep. 191 Tess Owen, "Inside the Patriot Wing" 1:01:01

23m ago1:01:01

1:01:01

For the past 10 years, Tess Owen has covered extremism, disinformation, and politics for several nationally owned publications. In the October 8, 2024, issue of New York magazine, Ms. Owen wrote an article with the title "Inside the Patriot Wing." She talked with several of the over 1,400 January 6 defendants who have been spending time in the Dist…

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BN+: Tess Owen, "Inside the Patriot Wing" 1:01:01

1h ago1:01:01

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For the past 10 years, Tess Owen has covered extremism, disinformation, and politics for several nationally owned publications. In the October 8, 2024, issue of New York magazine, Ms. Owen wrote an article with the title "Inside the Patriot Wing." She talked with several of the over 1,400 January 6 defendants who have been spending time in the Dist…

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Christina Swarns, Innocence Project Executive Director 1:04:01

12m ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Since its founding in 1992, the Innocence Project has been responsible for getting hundreds of wrongfully convicted people in the United States out of prison. Attorney and Innocence Project executive director Christina Swarns joins us to talk about the history of the organization, the root causes of wrongful convictions, and some of the clients the…

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AW: Lina Zeldovich, "The Living Medicine" 58:30

1h ago58:30

58:30

Journalist Lina Zeldovich explained how a nearly forgotten lifesaving "healing virus" could be groundbreaking in treating deadly infectious diseases. She was interviewed by USA Today health reporter Adrianna Rodriguez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Lina Zeldovich, "The Living Medicine" 58:30

1h ago58:30

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Journalist Lina Zeldovich explained how a nearly forgotten lifesaving "healing virus" could be groundbreaking in treating deadly infectious diseases. She was interviewed by USA Today health reporter Adrianna Rodriguez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Q&A: Christina Swarns, Innocence Project Executive Director 1:03:46

1d ago1:03:46

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Since its founding in 1992, the Innocence Project has been responsible for getting hundreds of wrongfully convicted people in the United States out of prison. Attorney and Innocence Project executive director Christina Swarns joins us to talk about the history of the organization, the root causes of wrongful convictions, and some of the clients the…

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Road to the 1787 Constitutional Convention 56:23

34m ago56:23

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University of Dallas history professor William Atto discussed the decade leading to the 1787 Constitutional Convention and the key compromises that led to the ratification of the United States Constitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Weekend Edition: Election Security, George Conway, Sean Spicer 28:51

2h ago28:51

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a discussion about federal efforts to protect the 2024 Election with Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency. Then two very different perspectives on Campaign 2024: Conservative attorney and vocal Trump critic George Conwa…

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Four Days Until Election Day. Donald Trump doubles down on his Liz Cheney 'rifles shooting at her' remark; Kamala Harris says such violent rhetoric is disqualifying 47:45

41m ago47:45

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Four days until election day. Kamala Harris & Donald Trump talk about Donald Trump saying former Rep. Liz Cheney should have rifles “shooting at her” to challenge her willingness to go to war; White House asked about AP report that WH officials changed President Biden's transcript of his 'garbage' comment; interview with USA Today's Riley Beggin on…

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"Philadelphia: A Narrative History" with Paul Kahan 51:57

15m ago51:57

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Philadelphia is famous for its colonial and revolutionary buildings and artifacts, but Philadelphia existed long before the Liberty Bell was first rung, and its history extends well beyond the American Revolution.This book presents a comprehensive portrait of the city, from the region's original Lenape inhabitants to the myriad of residents in the …

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AB: Miranda Devine on the Biden Family 34:48

4d ago34:48

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New York Post columnist and "Laptop From Hell" author Miranda Devine discussed her latest book on the Biden family, "The Big Guy: How a President and His Son Sold Out America." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Five Days Until Election Day. Kamala Harris says it is 'offensive' that Donald Trump said he will protect women 'whether the women like it or not' 48:38

2h ago48:38

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Five days until election day; Kamala Harris responds to Donald Trump saying he would protect women 'whether the women like it or not'; Donald Trump in New Mexico on immigration and border security; both presidential campaigns release ads with Halloween themes; interview with Washington Post's Erin Cox on Maryland U.S. Senate race (25); North Korea …

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6 Days Until Election Day. Donald Trump & Kamala Harris react to President Biden's 'garbage' comment 52:38

9d ago52:38

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Six days until election day: dispute over whether President Biden's use of the word 'garbage' was in reference to Donald Trump supporters, Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge voter rolls of suspected non-citizens, Sen. Peters on Montana Senate race, U.S. economy grew at 2.8% annual rate in 3rd quarter, President Biden meets with Cypriot Presiden…

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One Week Until Election Day 52:15

10h ago52:15

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One week until election day: Vice President Harris speaks on the Ellipse near the White House in the same place former President Trump spoke before the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol; Donald Trump calls his Madison Square Garden rally last weekend a 'love fest'; interview with Washington Post Media Critic Erik Wemple on rising use of podcast …

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Ep. 190 Howard Blum, "Night of the Assassins" 1:06:57

1d ago1:06:57

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In 1943, in the middle of World War II, the Allied leaders FDR, Winston Churchill, and Josef Stalin were planning to meet secretly in Tehran. The Nazis wanted to kill them. In his book "Night of the Assassins," author Howard Blum tells the story of "Operation Long Jump," the code name for the Nazi plan to assassinate the Allied leaders. In telling …

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BN+: Howard Blum, "Night of the Assassins" 1:06:57

1d ago1:06:57

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In 1943, in the middle of World War II, the Allied leaders FDR, Winston Churchill, and Josef Stalin were planning to meet secretly in Tehran. The Nazis wanted to kill them. In his book "Night of the Assassins," author Howard Blum tells the story of "Operation Long Jump," the code name for the Nazi plan to assassinate the Allied leaders. In telling …

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8 Days Until Election Day 37:10

1d ago37:10

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Only 8 more days to go until Election Day…and the candidates continue to travel to key swing states today…Vice president Kamala Harris traveled to Saginaw and Ann Arbor, Michigan to focus on manufacturing…while former President Trump was in Georgia speaking at a faith summit and holding a rally in Atlanta…. And bipartisan reaction from last night's…

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Q&A: Pamela Toler, "The Dragon from Chicago" 1:06:05

2d ago1:06:05

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Historian Pamela Toler talks about the life and career of journalist Sigrid Schultz, Berlin bureau chief for the Chicago Tribune from 1925-1941. Schultz provided first-hand accounts of the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany and was one of the earliest reporters to warn Americans about the dangers of Nazism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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Pamela Toler, "The Dragon from Chicago" 1:06:05

2d ago1:06:05

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Historian Pamela Toler talks about the life and career of journalist Sigrid Schultz, Berlin bureau chief for the Chicago Tribune from 1925-1941. Schultz provided first-hand accounts of the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany and was one of the earliest reporters to warn Americans about the dangers of Nazism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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Rep. Mike Waltz, "Hard Truths - Think and Lead Like a Green Beret" 1:07:19

2d ago1:07:19

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Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL) spoke about serving in Afghanistan as a Green Beret and how his military career influences his decision making. He was interviewed by Politico Pentagon and National Security reporter Paul McLeary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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AW: Rep. Mike Waltz, "Hard Truths - Think and Lead Like a Green Beret" 1:07:19

2d ago1:07:19

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Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL) spoke about serving in Afghanistan as a Green Beret and how his military career influences his decision making. He was interviewed by Politico Pentagon and National Security reporter Paul McLeary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Ryan White & the AIDS Epidemic 1:21:55

3d ago1:21:55

1:21:55

Florida State University history professor Paul Renfro discussed the life and death of Indiana teenager Ryan White, who emerged as one of the faces of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Donald Trump & Kamala Harris both campaign for president in Texas 55:21

4d ago55:21

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Both major president candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, campaign in Texas – Trump on immigration; Harris on reproductive rights; interview with The Auburn Citizen reporter Robert Harding on the close New York 22nd Congressional District race; (22) President Joe Biden at the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona for the 150 year history of…

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Condoleezza Rice & Stephen Hadley discuss presidential administration transition national security concerns 51:05

5d ago51:05

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Condoleezza Rice and Stephen Hadley on presidential administration transition national security concerns; Kamala Harris gets more Republican endorsements; Donald Trump campaigns in Georgia; third-party presidential debate with Green, Libertarian, Constitution Party nominees; interview with Washington Post's Gerrit De Vynck on Biden Administration's…

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VP Kamala Harris reacts to John Kelly's assessment Donald Trump meets the definition of 'fascist' 52:54

6d ago52:54

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Vice President Kamala Harris reacts to former White House chief of staff John Kelly saying former President Donald Trump falls in the ‘the general definition of fascist’ and would govern like a dictator if elected again, Donald Trump campaigns in Georgia, Pentagon confirms North Korean troops are in Russia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds n…

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Two weeks until election day - Donald Trump in Miami with Latino leaders; Barack Obama campaigns for Kamala Harris in Madison, Wisconsin 51:35

21d ago51:35

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Two weeks until election day – Donald Trump holds a roundtable with Latino leaders in Florida, Barack Obama campaigns with Tim Walz in Madison, Wisconsin; President Biden in NH on prescription drug costs; Pentagon on investigation of leak of classified documents on Israel's preparation for potential strike on Iran; Secretary Blinken in Israel meets…

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Ep. 189 Max Boot, "Reagan: His Life and Legend" 1:09:41

8d ago1:09:41

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Max Boot, in his 836-page book titled "Reagan: His Life and Legend," says that his is the first definitive biography of the 40th president. Boot suggests that Edmund Morris, the president's official biographer, "appeared to be so flummoxed by the complexities of Reagan's character that he produced 'Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan,' that was widely…

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BN+: Max Boot, "Reagan: His Life and Legend" 1:09:41

8d ago1:09:41

1:09:41

Max Boot, in his 836-page book titled "Reagan: His Life and Legend," says that his is the first definitive biography of the 40th president. Boot suggests that Edmund Morris, the president's official biographer, "appeared to be so flummoxed by the complexities of Reagan's character that he produced 'Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan,' that was widely…

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15 Days Until Election Day 45:20

9d ago45:20

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-Only 15 more days until Election Day…and the tops of both tickets are crisscrossing battlegrounds looking to lock up leads and find more votes in key districts… Former President Trump was in Asheville, North Carolina, today, touring areas damaged by Hurricane Helene.…Vice President Harris returned to suburban Philadelphia today…We'll hear from bot…

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John Mackey, "The Whole Story" & Steven Pinker, "Rationality" 1:09:24

9d ago1:09:24

1:09:24

This week on Q&A, Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey and Harvard University psychology professor Steven Pinker discuss their books. John Mackey, author of "The Whole Story," talks about the rise of Whole Foods, the organic foods grocery store chain, and his political and intellectual development. Professor Steven Pinker talks about the role that ra…

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Q&A: John Mackey, "The Whole Story" & Steven Pinker, "Rationality" 1:09:24

9d ago1:09:24

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This week on Q&A, Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey and Harvard University psychology professor Steven Pinker discuss their books. John Mackey, author of "The Whole Story," talks about the rise of Whole Foods, the organic foods grocery store chain, and his political and intellectual development. Professor Steven Pinker talks about the role that ra…

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Stephanie Baker, "Punishing Putin" 1:05:38

10d ago1:05:38

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Bloomberg News' Stephanie Baker looked at the global impact of U.S-led economic sanctions against Russia following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. She was interviewed by author and Brookings Institution senior fellow Angela Stent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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AW: Stephanie Baker "Punishing Putin" 1:05:38

10d ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Bloomberg News' Stephanie Baker looked at the global impact of U.S-led economic sanctions against Russia following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. She was interviewed by author and Brookings Institution senior fellow Angela Stent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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America's National Pastime 1:11:04

12d ago1:11:04

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Boston College communications professor Michael Serazio discussed how baseball connects Americans to their past and culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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