Best Cspan Podcasts (2024)

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‘Abortion access journalist' skirts answering CSPAN viewer's question about surgical techniques 7:11

12d ago7:11

7:11

In this commentary, I look at a C-SPAN interview with an abortion access journalist who doesn't really answer a caller's question about surgical abortions.

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Sen. Vance makes first campaign stop as Republican VP nominee 49:31

30m ago49:31

49:31

Vice President nominee Sen. JD Vance (OH) speaks to campaign donors in Milwaukee before tonight's speech at the Republican National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris called attempted assassination of Donald Trump "a heinous, horrible and cowardly attack," Speaker Mike Johnson calls on Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign, State…

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Sen. Menendez is convicted on federal charges; Republican National Convention Day 2 53:28

37m ago53:28

53:28

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is convicted of federal bribery and corruption charges & faces calls to resign; Republican National Convention - Day 2, including Donald Trump, Jr. on how assassination attempt on his father changes campaign rhetoric, President Biden at NAACP convention in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

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Ep. 175 Nigel West, "Operation Garbo" 1:12:08

1h ago1:12:08

1:12:08

Rupert William Simon Allason was a Conservative member of the British House of Commons from 1987 and 1997. However, he's best known around the world as Nigel West, military historian and journalist specializing in security and intelligence matters. During the recent commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, Nigel West's name s…

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BN+: Nigel West, "Operation Garbo" 1:12:08

1h ago1:12:08

1:12:08

Rupert William Simon Allason was a Conservative member of the British House of Commons from 1987 and 1997. However, he's best known around the world as Nigel West, military historian and journalist specializing in security and intelligence matters. During the recent commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, Nigel West's name s…

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Donald Trump selects Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) as vice-presidential running mate 48:53

35m ago48:53

48:53

Former President Trump chooses Sen. Vance (R-OH) as his vice-presidential running mate as Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee and officially nominates them, two days after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump; federal judge dismisses the Trump classified documents case saying the special counsel was improperly appointed; Feder…

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Q&A: Riley Gaines, "Swimming Against the Current" 1:04:33

2h ago1:04:33

1:04:33

In 2022, collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines tied for 5th place in the 200m freestyle final at the NCAA Women's Championships. The swimmer she tied with was transgender athlete Lia Thomas. Since then, Riley Gaines has become an outspoken critic of transgender women competing in women's sports and has even testified on the issue before Congress. In this…

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Riley Gaines, "Swimming Against the Current" 1:04:33

1h ago1:04:33

1:04:33

In 2022, collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines tied for 5th place in the 200m freestyle final at the NCAA Women's Championships. The swimmer she tied with was transgender athlete Lia Thomas. Since then, Riley Gaines has become an outspoken critic of transgender women competing in women's sports and has even testified on the issue before Congress. In this…

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Soraya Chemaly, "The Resilience Myth" 1:01:53

16m ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Writer and activist Soraya Chemaly offered an alternative view of grit and resilience today in a world of overlapping crises. She was interviewed by University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center Instructor Judith Saltzberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Eisenhower & 1950s Political Advertising 1:19:11

2h ago1:19:11

1:19:11

Purdue University Professor Kathryn Brownell taught a class about political advertising in the 1950s, highlighting Dwight Eisenhower’s presidential campaigns. She compared radio and early televised ads and examines what components made them successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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AW: Soraya Chemaly, "The Resilience Myth" 1:01:53

3d ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Writer and activist Soraya Chemaly offered an alternative view of grit and resilience today in a world of overlapping crises. She was interviewed by University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center Instructor Judith Saltzberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Weekend Edition: History of Presidential Illnesses and Senators who served with Joe Biden 26:14

7h ago26:14

26:14

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal – First: a deep dive into the history of presidents and candidates who have been - less than forthcoming - about their medical conditions. That is conversation with Dr. Jacob Appel a professor at New York’s Icahn School of Medicine. Then - conversations with two form…

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President Biden campaigns in Detroit as now more than 20 House Democrats call on him to leave the race 47:47

16h ago47:47

47:47

President Biden campaigns for reelection in Detroit; more House Democrats call on president to leave the race, while others stick by him; closer look at Project 2025; Gov. Abbott (R-TX) pushes back on president's claims he could not reach him, delaying a post-Hurricane Beryl disaster declaration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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Meg Medina on Reading & Young People 32:10

1d ago32:10

32:10

Author Meg Medina, the 8th and current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature at the Library of Congress, discussed her efforts to reach and connect with young readers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Senate Democrats hear from Biden campaign senior advisers on path to victory amid concerns after debate performance 52:00

1d ago52:00

52:00

Senate Democrats meet with Biden-Harris reelection campaign officials, President Biden meets Ukrainian President Zelensky at NATO summit in DC, House votes down resolution to hold Attorney General Garland in 'inherent contempt' of Congress for defying subpoena for Biden interview audio, House defeats FY2025 Legislative Branch spending bill, Senate …

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House passes bill to require proof of U.S. citizenship to vote 52:53

3d ago52:53

52:53

House votes on bills to require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and to block the Education Department's regulation to prohibit transgender discrimination at schools under Title IX, Senate Republicans block a Senate Democratic bill on abortion rights, President Biden visits AFL-CIO headquarters and speak at a NATO …

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Senate & House Democrats meet privately to discuss concerns by some over President Biden's health & reelection campaign 50:01

4d ago50:01

50:01

Senate & House Democrats meet privately to discuss concerns by some over President Joe Biden's health & reelection campaign, interview with Politico's Paul McLeary on NATO Summit in Washington (27), Federal Reserve Chair Powell testifies before a Senate committee on inflation and interest rates, House passes bills to block Biden Administration dish…

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BN+: Investigative Reporter Brody Mullins on Google & Law Professor Joshua Wright, and "The Wolves of K Street" 1:10:55

4d ago1:10:55

1:10:55

On Saturday, June 8th, 2024, the headline in the Wall Street Journal Saturday review section read: "The Hidden Life of Google's Secret Weapon." The author was Brody Mullins, a veteran investigative reporter for the Journal. The series ran over 3 days. The focus was on a man named Joshua Wright, a lawyer and former law professor at George Mason Univ…

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Ep. 174 Investigative Reporter Brody Mullins on Google & Law Professor Joshua Wright, and "The Wolves of K Street" 1:10:55

4d ago1:10:55

1:10:55

On Saturday, June 8th, 2024, the headline in the Wall Street Journal Saturday review section read: "The Hidden Life of Google's Secret Weapon." The author was Brody Mullins, a veteran investigative reporter for the Journal. The series ran over 3 days. The focus was on a man named Joshua Wright, a lawyer and former law professor at George Mason Univ…

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Speaker Johnson lays out Republican 'peace through strength' foreign policy ahead of NATO Summit in DC 49:53

5d ago49:53

49:53

Speaker Johnson (R-LA) promotes a 'peace through strength' foreign policy, Biden Administration official asked about NATO leaders' concerns about President Biden's leadership after his debate performance, President Biden calls into MSNBC to criticize what he calls Democratic party elites calling on him to drop out of race, White House asked about a…

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Q&A: David Charter, "Royal Audience" 1:03:22

6d ago1:03:22

1:03:22

The Times of London U.S. editor David Charter, author of "Royal Audience," discusses the special relationship that Queen Elizabeth II had with the United States and U.S. presidents over her 70-year reign as Britain's Head of State. Queen Elizabeth, who became queen in 1952 and passed away in 2022, had met and had varying degrees of personal relatio…

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David Charter, "Royal Audience" 1:03:22

6d ago1:03:22

1:03:22

The Times of London U.S. editor David Charter, author of "Royal Audience," discusses the special relationship that Queen Elizabeth II had with the United States and U.S. presidents over her 70-year reign as Britain's Head of State. Queen Elizabeth, who became queen in 1952 and passed away in 2022, had met and had varying degrees of personal relatio…

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David Sanger, "New Cold Wars" 59:14

10d ago59:14

59:14

New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine & America's role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Civil War Weaponry 58:16

7d ago58:16

58:16

Guilford Technical Community College Professor Jeff Kinard taught a class about Civil War weaponry and shared artifacts such as muskets, carbines, and revolvers. He described technological advances, such as breech loading and rifled barrels, that allowed soldiers to fire faster and with more accuracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…

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Weekend Edition: SCOTUS, Economics, Climate 23:55

7d ago23:55

23:55

First: a conversation with Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center. We discuss this week's blockbuster Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity – and what it means for the criminal cases against former President Trump. Then we'll get a check of oil & gas prices as Americans hit the road this 4th of July holiday w…

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President Biden in Madison, Wisconsin: 'I am staying the race, and I'm going to win again' 48:54

8d ago48:54

48:54

President Biden campaigns for reelection in Madison, WI, as a third sitting House Democrat - Seth Moulton (MA) calls for him to drop out following his poor debate performance against Donald Trump; U.S. adds 206,000 jobs in June; Lt. Gov. Patrick (R-TX) discusses preparations for Hurricane Beryl; British Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer becomes new …

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Molly Jong-Fast mocks Trump about comparing himself to FDR. The question is, Who shredded the Constitution? 6:06

9d ago6:06

6:06

Molly Jong-Fast said recently on MSNBC about Donald Trump: "He's telling us what he's going to do if he gets in office and he's going to shred the Constitution", and then mocked him for comparing himself to FDR. I respond to Jong-Fast's comment.

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Labour expected to beat Tories in a landslide in Great Britain's election Thursday 47:35

10d ago47:35

47:35

Interview with C-SPAN's London Producer Peter Knowles on Thursday's general election in Great Britain (6), White House and Biden-Harris campaign getting more questions about whether President Biden will stay in presidential race, President Biden awards Medal of Honor to two Union soldiers who helped steal a Confederate train in 1862, Rep. Kustoff (…

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"Voices from Gettysburg" with Allen Guelzo 57:51

11d ago57:51

57:51

Gathering a treasure trove of powerful, rare, and haunting original documents, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning historian Allen C. Guelzo presents a uniquely readable and intimate oral history of the Civil War's turning point. We hear from a Union staff officer, a Confederate amputee, artilleryman, a sympathetic Northern woman, a…

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Rep. Doggett is first Democratic Member of Congress to call on President Biden to withdraw from presidential race 47:26

11d ago47:26

47:26

Rep. Doggett (D-TX) is first Democratic member of Congress to call on President Biden to withdraw from presidential election, A New York Times article is headlined, "Biden's Lapses Are Said to Be Increasingly Common and Worrisome," President Biden proposes first rule to protect workers from extreme heat, federal judge puts a hold on president's pau…

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BN+: Robert Schmuhl, "Mr. Churchill in the White House" 1:12:22

11d ago1:12:22

1:12:22

Robert Schmuhl is the Walter Annenberg-Edmund Joyce Chair Emeritus in American Studies and Journalism at the University of Notre Dame. He has often written about the American presidency. His newest book is "Mr. Churchill in the White House: The Untold Story of a Prime Minister and Two Presidents." Prof. Schmuhl says both Roosevelt and Eisenhower ev…

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Ep. 173 Robert Schmuhl, "Mr. Churchill in the White House" 1:12:22

11d ago1:12:22

1:12:22

Robert Schmuhl is the Walter Annenberg-Edmund Joyce Chair Emeritus in American Studies and Journalism at the University of Notre Dame. He has often written about the American presidency. His newest book is "Mr. Churchill in the White House: The Untold Story of a Prime Minister and Two Presidents." Prof. Schmuhl says both Roosevelt and Eisenhower ev…

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Supreme Court rules former President Trump has some immunity for official actions in office 50:54

12d ago50:54

50:54

Interview with The Hill's Zach Schoenfeld on Supreme Court ruling that former President Trump has some immunity for official actions while president (6), former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon reports to prison for contempt of Congress in defying a January 6th Committee subpoena, Ipsos pollster Clifford Young on public's view of Biden-Trump …

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Q&A: Frank Bruni, "The Age of Grievance" 1:04:07

13d ago1:04:07

1:04:07

New York Times opinion columnist Frank Bruni, author of "The Age of Grievance," argues that we are living in a cultural and political era defined by victimhood and perceived injustice. He discusses the causes of this development and offers ways to move past it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Frank Bruni, "The Age of Grievance" 1:03:52

13d ago1:03:52

1:03:52

New York Times opinion columnist Frank Bruni, author of "The Age of Grievance," argues that we are living in a cultural and political era defined by victimhood and perceived injustice. He discusses the causes of this development and offers ways to move past it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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AW: Ruchir Sharma, "What Went Wrong with Capitalism" 1:05:33

13d ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Rockefeller International chairman Ruchir Sharma explains why he believes capitalism is broken and how it can be fixed. He was interviewed by the Cato Institute's Alex Nowrasteh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Ruchir Sharma, "What Went Wrong with Capitalism" 1:05:33

13d ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Rockefeller International chairman Ruchir Sharma explains why he believes capitalism is broken and how it can be fixed. He was interviewed by the Cato Institute's Alex Nowrasteh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Army Explorers of the West 1:21:10

14d ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Texas Woman’s University history professor Cecily Zander discussed the federal government’s efforts to explore and control the American west from the early 1800's through the Civil War. Texas Woman’s University is located in Denton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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How much did Donald Trump & Joe Biden add to the National Debt? 3:28

14d ago3:28

3:28

Debunking another foolish tweet, I look at how much the federal national debt increased under Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

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Elizabeth Warren, Benjamin Netanyahu and Madeline Albright 5:30

19d ago5:30

5:30

In this short commentary, I look at one the inconsistencies of Senator Elizabeth Warren.

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Weekend Edition: Debates, America, Voting Rights 1:02:45

14d ago1:02:45

1:02:45

First -- with Thursday night's first debate between President Biden and former President Trump still fresh in Americans' minds - a discussion on whether presidential debates still serve voters and ways to improve them. That conversation with Clea Connor from the group OPEN TO DEBATE Then –Yuval Levin of the American Enterprise Institute discusses h…

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Post-CNN presidential debate rallies: former President Donald Trump in Virginia; President Joe Biden in North Carolina 49:49

15d ago49:49

49:49

The day after the first presidential debate of the year, President Joe Biden heads to Raleigh, NC and Donald Trump to Chesapeake, VA, interview with USA Today's Maureen Groppe on Supreme Court decision overturning Chevron deference precedent for federal regulations (20), House passes FY2025 spending bills for DoD, DHS and State Department, Secretar…

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President Biden & former President Trump debate tonight for the first time in the 2024 presidential election 49:13

16d ago49:13

49:13

Preview of CNN Presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Supreme Court rules women in Idaho can, for now, get emergency abortions at hospitals, Attorney General Garland announces nearly 200 arrests in $2.7 billion health care fraud crackdown, Transportation Secretary Buttigieg testifies about policies to promote EV's, Secretary of Sta…

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Supreme Court rules for Biden Admin. in social media disinformation case 49:07

17d ago49:07

49:07

Supreme Court rules the federal government can contact social media platforms to combat misinformation, Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas says migrant encounters on southern border have dropped since the president's executive orders, Speaker Johnson previews Thursday's presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Rep. Luna on her reso…

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Israel Defense Minister Gallant meets at Pentagon with Defense Secretary Austin 48:58

18d ago48:58

48:58

Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon to discuss the Israel-Hamas war, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange released from a British prison in deal to plead guilty in U.S. court to a charge of espionage and return to Australia, House Rules Committee starts work on FY2025 national security spending…

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Ep. 172 David Tatel, "Vision" 1:12:31

18d ago1:12:31

1:12:31

On January 16, 2024, after nearly 30 years, David Tatel retired as a judge on the Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. On the cover of his new memoir is a photo of Judge Tatel in his black robe with his dog Vixen standing on his left side. The book is titled "Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice." He says he wrote the book to…

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BN+: David Tatel, "Vision" 1:12:31

18d ago1:12:31

1:12:31

On January 16, 2024, after nearly 30 years, David Tatel retired as a judge on the Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. On the cover of his new memoir is a photo of Judge Tatel in his black robe with his dog Vixen standing on his left side. The book is titled "Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice." He says he wrote the book to…

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