Τα καλύτερα C Span podcast (2024)

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Q&A: Peggy Noonan, "A Certain Idea of America" 1:05:27

19h ago1:05:27

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Peggy Noonan, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the Wall Street Journal and former speechwriter for President Reagan, discusses her book "A Certain Idea of America," a collection of her columns from over the past quarter century. She also talks about her time working in the White House and her career in radio after graduating from college. Learn…

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AW: Stephanie Gorton, "The Icon and the Idealist - Margaret Sanger, Mary Ware Dennett, and the Rivalry That Brought Birth Control to America" 1:02:37

21h ago1:02:37

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Stephanie Gorton looked at the lives & rivalry between two key figures in the early movement for birth control & reproductive rights. She was interviewed by author and UC Davis School of Law professor Mary Ziegler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον C-SPAN

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Gaetz vs. Garland: Clues for What House Judiciary Oversight Hearings Sound Like 28:11

4d ago28:11

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President-elect Trump wants former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz to head the Justice Department. If Matt Gaetz does become Attorney General – the 87th Attorney General in U.S. history -- he’d likely appear before the House Judiciary Committee for oversight hearings. What would that sound like? It might go something like this…. GAETZ: And meanwh…

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BN+: Talmage Boston, "How the Best Did It" 1:13:30

6d ago1:13:30

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Talmage Boston considers himself a full-time lawyer and a full-time historian. His latest book is called "How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons from Our Top Presidents." He chose the first 4 of 8 off the face of Mount Rushmore: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. In addition, Mr. Boston chose 24 distinct …

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Q&A: Maureen Callahan, "Ask Not" 1:04:01

8d ago1:04:01

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Investigative journalist Maureen Callahan talks about the physical and psychological abuse, and worse, that she says was experienced by women and girls connected to the Kennedy family going back to Joe Kennedy, Sr. In her book, "Ask Not," Callahan tells the stories of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, Martha Moxley, Mary Richardson…

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AW: Vince Beiser, "Power Metal - The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future" 58:43

8d ago58:43

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Journalist Vince Beiser looked at how the race to mine metals and other natural resources needed in technology & renewable energy is impacting geopolitics and the environment. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal global metals and mining reporter Julie Steinberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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AB: James Patterson, "American Heroes" 33:11

11d ago33:11

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Bestselling author James Patterson discusses servicemembers from World War II through modern conflicts who have been recognized for valor in combat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον C-SPAN

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“Miracle”: Presidents Celebrate Peaceful Transfer of Power 15:09

11d ago15:09

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The peaceful transfer of power. It’s something outgoing presidents traditionally talk about when turning over the White House to an incoming president … Like Bill Clinton in 2001 – his final radio address: “The peaceful transfer of power from one administration to the next, from one party to another, may confound others around the globe. But it ref…

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

13d 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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Q&A: Stuart Eizenstat, "The Art of Diplomacy" 1:05:45

15d ago1:05:45

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

15d ago1:04:15

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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/adchoicesΑπό τον C-SPAN

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Campaign 2024 In One Word, And It's Not a Good One 20:28

18d ago20:28

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Is it possible to use one word to remember or describe the 2024 presidential campaign? If so, that one word might start with the letter S. This year on the campaign trail, the S word seemed to be everywhere. What were candidates talking about that required foul language? How did the crowds react to all the cussing and cursing? And did the candidate…

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

20d 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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AW: Lina Zeldovich, "The Living Medicine" 58:30

22d 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/adchoicesΑπό τον C-SPAN

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

22d 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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AB: Miranda Devine on the Biden Family 34:48

24d 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/adchoicesΑπό τον C-SPAN

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Top Moments from Presidential Candidate Victory and Concession Speeches 27:27

26d ago27:27

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Getting ready for election night 2024? Excited to hear presidential candidates give victory and concession speeches? First, refresh your memory with top lines from speeches in years past! Like Democrat Jimmy Carter losing in 1980 … “I promised you four years ago that I would never lie to you. So, I can't stand here tonight and say it doesn't hurt. …

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

28d 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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Q&A: Pamela Toler, "The Dragon from Chicago" 1:06:05

29d 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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AW: Rep. Mike Waltz, "Hard Truths - Think and Lead Like a Green Beret" 1:07:19

29d 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/adchoicesΑπό τον C-SPAN

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Halloween – When Presidential Campaign Language Turns Scary 11:48

1M ago11:48

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Getting ready for Halloween? Well, while you're digging out the old costumes and candy … here's one more Halloween staple you need to brace yourself for: Scary Halloween rhetoric on the presidential campaign trail. “It’s good to be in Tampa. And of course, today is Halloween. All the kids are dressing up, doing scary things. That’s the way it is in…

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

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

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

1M 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/adchoicesΑπό τον C-SPAN

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"The West Wing" 25th Anniversary: President Jed Bartlet as SHEEN on C-SPAN 23:42

1M ago23:42

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The date: September 20th, 2024… The place: The White House Rose Garden…. The speaker: actor Martin Sheen.. “You know, the Irish tell the story of a man who arrives at the gates of heaven and asks to be let in. Saint Peter says, ‘Of course. Just show us your scars.’ The man says, ‘I have no scars.’ Saint Peter says ‘What a pity. Was there nothing wo…

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BN+: Brenda Wineapple, "Keeping the Faith" 1:09:49

1M ago1:09:49

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Brenda Wineapple calls them "two gladiators." The year was 1925. She writes that "the ubiquitous politician William Jennings Bryan and the criminal lawyer Clarence Darrow, each of them national celebrities for decades, were going into battle over God and science and the classroom and, not incidentally, over what it meant to be an American." Brenda …

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Q&A: Heath Hardage Lee, "The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon" 1:07:41

1M ago1:07:41

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Historian Heath Hardage Lee, author of "The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon," talks about the life and times of the former First Lady (1969-74). She says that Pat Nixon, who was voted "Most Admired Woman in the World" in 1972, was largely mis-portrayed by the press, who characterized her as being elusive and "plastic." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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AW: Brigid Schulte, "Over Work" 1:02:55

1M ago1:02:55

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Journalist Brigid Schulte examined the future of work and explored how to better align workplace culture with the needs of American workers. She was interviewed by Business Insider chief correspondent Aki Ito. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον C-SPAN

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AB: Kirk Cameron, "Born to Be Brave 33:30

2M ago33:30

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Actor Kirk Cameron discussed his latest book, "Born to Be Brave," on American culture and faith. He also discussed his series of children's books and experiences hosting story hours at public libraries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον C-SPAN

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Al Smith Dinner: Funniest Jokes Told by Presidential Candidates 22:39

2M ago22:39

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It’s time for the big event with presidential candidates held every four years. The presidential election? Nope. The Al Smith dinner. - “This evening does have a special meaning. The story of Al Smith's historic run for the presidency is truly inspiring. It gives me hope that in America it's still not possible for a fellow named Al to be the comman…

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BN+: Harvey Mansfield on Presidential Immunity 1:14:59

2M ago1:14:59

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Harvey Mansfield has been a professor of political philosophy at Harvard for over 6 decades. He retired from the classroom in 2023 at age 91. However, he's not finished thinking and writing about his favorite subject: democracy and how it works. In the Wall Street Journal of September 7, 2024, Professor Mansfield wrote an essay with this opening: "…

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Q&A: Francis Collins, "The Road to Wisdom" 1:06:07

2M ago1:06:07

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Former National Institutes of Health director Dr. Francis Collins, author of "The Road to Wisdom," talks about the milestones in his career, including his work on the Human Genome Project and the COVID-19 vaccine. He also talks about his Christian faith, the importance of engaging with those we disagree with, and the current distrust of science and…

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AW: Timothy Snyder, "On Freedom" 1:04:24

2M ago1:04:24

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Yale University professor Timothy Snyder argued that freedom is often misinterpreted and offered his thoughts on what freedom is and isn't. He was interviewed by George Washington University political science professor and author Elisabeth Anker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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One Year In Congress Prayers Since Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas Attack on Israel 21:28

2M ago21:28

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On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel. Three days later, House chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben gave the opening prayer in Congress … It was the first meeting of Congress – either the House or Senate -- following the Hamas attack "This morning, O God, keenly aware of the violence and turmoil in Israel and throughout the Middle…

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BN+: Megan Gorman, "All the Presidents' Money" 1:07:35

2M ago1:07:35

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The book is titled "All the Presidents' Money." It's about how the men who governed America governed their own money. The author, Megan Gorman, is the founding partner of Chequers Financial Management, a San Francisco-based firm specializing in tax and financial planning for high-net-worth individuals. Megan Gorman writes: "The American presidents …

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Q&A: Michael & Robert Meeropol, Sons of Julius & Ethel Rosenberg on the Rosenberg Spy Case 1:05:08

2M ago1:05:08

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Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed in 1953 after being convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage for the Soviet Union. Their sons Michael and Robert Meeropol, nee Rosenberg, were 10 and 6 at the time. They are our guests this week. The sons talk about their parents' executions, their lives before and after, the anti-communist climate in the…

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AW: Paola Ramos, "Defectors -The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America" 1:01:36

2M ago1:01:36

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Journalist Paola Ramos looked at the rise of far-right Latino voters and what it means for America. She was interviewed by New York Times political reporter Jennifer Medina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον C-SPAN

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AB: Fall Book Preview 2024 28:31

2M ago28:31

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Associated Press books and publishing reporter Hillel Italie previews some of the non-fiction books being released in Fall 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον C-SPAN

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James Carville Turns 80 – It's the Podcast, Stupid 23:45

2M ago23:45

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In October 2024, James Carville turns 80 years old. Also in October: a new documentary debuts on CNN – “Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid.” The longtime Democratic strategist has been involved in national politics since the early days of the Clinton campaign – and even before. So, in the latest C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly," we mark both events…

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BN+: Lindsay Chervinsky, "Making the Presidency" 1:08:31

2M ago1:08:31

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Lindsay Chervinsky is the brand-new executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. Simultaneously, her new book on John Adams has just been published. The book's title is "Making the Presidency." In her introduction, Chervinsky writes that Adams was "guaranteed to fall short in comparison to George Washington." Sh…

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Q&A: James Allen, Jr., "Not My Chair" 56:26

2M ago56:26

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James Allen, Jr., murdered Tony Sylvester in Las Vegas during a 1980 home burglary, a crime for which he was found guilty and sentenced to death. Mr. Allen, who was a teenager at the time, spent 26 years in prison, including almost 4 years on death row, before being paroled by the state of Nevada in 2008. Since being released, he has spent his time…

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AW: Brooke Harrington, "Offshore - Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism" 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

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Dartmouth College professor Brooke Harrington examined the world of offshore finance, how it works and its impact on the U.S. and globally. She was interviewed by Wall Street Journal U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον C-SPAN

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Vice Presidential Debates: Best-of, Legendary, and Funniest Moments, Phrases, and Zingers Since 1976 28:52

2M ago28:52

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Gearing up for the Vice-Presidential debate – Tim Walz versus JD Vance? Then you might want to remember the first time running mates debated in a formal, nationally televised setting: Good evening, I'm James Hoge, editor of the Chicago Sun Times, and moderator of this third of the historic debates of the 1976 campaign. Tonight we have the vice-pres…

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BN+: Dr. Marty Makary, "Blind Spots" 1:07:45

2M ago1:07:45

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Dr. Marty Makary is a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine professor. He has published more than 300 scientific research articles. His book is called "Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health." In his preface, Dr. Makary says he realizes that much of what the public is told about health is medical dogma, an idea or pra…

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Q&A: Peter Osnos, "LBJ and McNamara" 1:05:34

2M ago1:05:34

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Author and publisher Peter Osnos talks about "LBJ and McNamara," a book-length Substack serial and soon to be book about President Johnson and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara's handling of the Vietnam War. Mr. Osnos, Saigon correspondent for the Washington Post during the war, also talks about publishing Robert McNamara's memoir "In Retrospect…

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AW: Kim Wehle, "Pardon Power - How the Pardon System Works - and Why" 1:02:45

2M ago1:02:45

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Former assistant U.S. attorney and law professor Kim Wehle looked at how the pardon system works in the United States. She was interviewed by University of Michigan emeritus professor of law and sociology Richard Lempert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον C-SPAN

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AB: Patrick Oliver, founder and CEO of Say It Loud! Readers & Writers 18:39

2M ago18:39

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Patrick Oliver, founder and CEO of Say It Loud! Readers & Writers, discusses the need for literary arts programs and his efforts to promote reading among children and young adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον C-SPAN

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Oprah Winfrey … and Trump, Harris, Obamas, Biden, Clinton, Congress, and Politics …since 1991 22:33

2M ago22:33

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You might have heard Oprah Winfrey speak on behalf of Kamala Harris at the 2024 Democratic Convention in Chicago. You may also remember Oprah Winfrey endorsing Barack Obama in his 2008 presidential campaign. "I have found the answer. It is the same question that our nation is asking. Are you the one? Are you the one? I’m here to tell you, Iowa: he …

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BN+: Ken Khachigian, "Behind Closed Doors" 1:05:44

3M ago1:05:44

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The book is called "Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Reagan & Nixon." It's the title of a memoir by a man who worked closely with both. Ken Khachigian, the author, was a speechwriter and a confidant to former Presidents Nixon and Reagan back in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Near the end of his book, Khachigian, a lawyer based in California, writes: …

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Q&A: Steven Ford on Gerald Ford's Presidency 1:03:58

3M ago1:03:58

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Fifty years ago, on August 8, 1974, President Nixon, who was under threat of impeachment, announced that he would resign from office. The following day, Vice President Gerald Ford was sworn in as the 38th president of the United States. Gerald and Betty Ford's son, Steven Ford, provides a behind-the-scenes look at that tumultuous period in American…

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