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  C-SPAN's The Weekly  

  A look beyond the headlines of the stories shaping the conversation in Washington and across the country with interviews that provide background and context to the issues and events dominating the news cycle.

  • Episode 67: Solving the Federal Spending Crisis with Former OMB Director Alice Rivlin (30 min. 17 sec. - Friday)

    On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast our guest is former Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget and Founding Director of the Congressional Budget Office, Alice Rivlin. She joins us in studio to talk about solving the federal spending crisis and provides context and insights into how the U.S. debt has grown to almost 22 trillion dollars.

  Past Programs

  • Episode 66: The Press and the Presidency with Former White House Press Secretary Mike McCurry (34 min. 59 sec. - August 10, 2018)

    On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast our guest is former White House Press Secretary Mike McCurry. He joins us to talk about the relationship between the press and the administration. He provides insights and talks about his time as press secretary and speaks about if he believes freedom of the press is under attack.

  • Episode 65: Dean Ronald Weich of The University of Baltimore Law School (33 min. 11 sec. - August 3, 2018)

    On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast our guest is Ronald Weich, Dean of the University of Balitmore Law School. He joins us to talk about the Supreme Court nomination process for Judge Brent Kavanaugh. He shares some behind the scenes stories from his time on Capitol Hill.

  • Episode 64: Ahman Majidyar of The Middle East Institute (28 min. 42 sec. - July 27, 2018)

    On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast our guest is a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute and expert on Iran, Ahman Majidyar. From the Shah's rise to power in the 1940's, to the hostage crisis during the Carter Administration and today with the U.S. now out of that Iranian nuclear deal. We take an in depth look at the nearly 80 year history between our two countries.

  • Episode 63: New York University Law Professor Melissa Murray (27 min. 52 sec. - July 20, 2018)

    Our guest on this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly is New York University Law Professor Melissa Murray. She walks us through two primary cases on abortion, Roe v. Wade in 1973 and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Professor Murray offers her insights into what could happen moving forward and how a new Supreme Court Justice could impact the original decision.

  • Episode 62: Author and Columnist George Will (28 min. 24 sec. - July 13, 2018)

    Our guest on this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly is author and Washington Post columnist George Will. He joins us to talk about why baseball is the perfect game for the American Democracy and how past presidents have impacted the game.

  • Episode 61: Author and Columnist Michael Cohen (32 min. 8 sec. - July 6, 2018)

    Our guest on this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly is author and Boston Globe contributor Michael Cohen. He joins us to talk about the summer of 1968 and his book, "American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division."

  • Episode 60: White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders (22 min. 11 sec. - June 29, 2018)

    Our guest on this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly is White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders. She joins us to talk about President Trump's relationship with the White House press corps, the tone of his presidency, and her interactions with the media.

  • Episode 59: Georgetown Univeristy Law Professor Susan Low Bloch (23 min. 58 sec. - June 22, 2018)

    The presidential pardon is a source of consideration, debate, and discussion. Ultmately the decision comes down to one person, the President. But does he decide who gets pardoned? Our guest this week is Georgetown Law Professor Susan Low Bloch. She joins us to talk about the use of the presidential pardon, its roots in the constitution, and how it has been used over the years.

  • Episode 58: Martha Kumar of the White House Transition Project (33 min. 23 sec. - June 15, 2018)

    This week's guest is Martha Joynt Kumar, director of the White House Transition Project and professor emeritus at Towson University in Maryland. She joins us to talk about the current Trump White House, staff turnovers, and media accessibility. She carefully tracks presidents and their administrations and gives us a historical perspective on daily press briefings from President Ronald Reagan through today.

  • Episode 57: Jean Lee on the rise of the Kim family (29 min. 12 sec. - June 8, 2018)

    Our guest this week is Jean H Lee. She talked about her Esquire article "Inside Kim Jong-Un's Bloody Scramble to Kill Off His Family". This interview was taped and orginally released in August 2017.

  • Episode 56: Maya MacGuineas on the Debt and Deficit (27 min. 17 sec. - May 25, 2018)

    Our guest this week is the Maya MacGuineas, She is the president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and the head of the Campaign to Fix the Debt. We talked with her about the differences between the $20 trillion debt and the year-to-year deficit and why failing to raise the debt ceiling could be catastrophic for the U.S. and global economies. This interview was taped and orginally released in the middle of 2017.

  • Episode 55: Jason Rezaian (28 min. 19 sec. - May 25, 2018)

    This week's guest is Washington Post Global Opinion Writer Jason Rezaian. In 2012 he moved to Iran, serving as the Washington Post foreign affairs correspondent based in Tehran. Two years later in 2014 he was taken hostage by Iranian authorities, convicted in a closed door trial, and held for 544 days. He joins us to talk about his experience in Iran and what might be in store now that the United States has withdrawn from the Iran Nuclear deal.

  • Episode 54: Cokie Roberts (24 min. 25 sec. - May 18, 2018)

    This week we revist our January conversation with ABC Contributor Cokie Roberts. We sit down with her to discuss the relationship between The White House and Congress, both today and through history.

  • Episode 53: James Acton (25 min. 55 sec. - May 11, 2018)

    Our guest on this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast is James Actor. He is the Co-director of the Nuclear Policy Program and a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. With a date and location now set for the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, we take a closer look at how the United States prepares for this historic summit.

  • Episode 52: Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (33 min. 35 sec. - May 4, 2018)

    Our guest on this episode is former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe. Governor McAuliffe first entered the political circuit at the age of 23 as Former President Jimmy Carter's National Finance Director. By 2000 he was named Democratic National Committee Chairman and in 2013 he was elected Governor of Virginia. He joins us to talk about the 2018 Midterm elections, his work on redistricting, and the possibility of a Presidential run in 2020.

  • Episode 51: George Condon (28 min. 5 sec. - April 27, 2018)

    Our guest on this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast is George Condon, White House Correspondent for the National Journal and a past President of the White House Correspondents Association. He joins us to talk about the history of the WHCA dinner and past moments that still bring laughter today.

  • Episode 50: Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) (26 min. 21 sec. - April 20, 2018)

    Our guest this week on C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast is Georgia Republican Senator David Perdue. Elected in 2014, Senator Perdue is a Fortune 500 businessman and a strong deficit hawk. He joins us to talk about American's 21 trillion-dollar debt and how it is one of the greatest threats to national security.

  • Episode 49: Nina Jankowicz (24 min. 34 sec. - April 13, 2018)

    Our guest this week is Nina Jankowicz, a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center. She joins us to talk about the North Atlantic Trade Alliance, commonly known as NATO. She gives the history of the organization, how it is funded, and what's next.

  • Episode 48: Sheila Tate (29 min. 59 sec. - April 6, 2018)

    Our guest this week is Sheila Tate, she provides a close look at Former First Lady Nancy Reagan. Shelia Tate served as Mrs. Reagan's press secretary from 1981 till 1985. She later co-founded the public relations firm Powell-Tate. From the White House Years….to President Reagan's long goodbye as he battled Alzheimer's, she shares stories from her newly released book, "Lady in Red: An Intimate Portrait of Nancy Reagan."

  • Episode 46: Dennis Wilder (27 min. 50 sec. - March 23, 2018)

    Our guest this week is Dennis Wilder...a former Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for East Asian Affairs at the National Security Council, he now teaches at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. He joins us to talk about North Korea. What will a possible summit between the United States and North Korea look like? Professor Wilder explains the history, the issues, and offeres advice to President Trump as both sides plan for these potentially historic negotiations.

  • Episode 45: John Lawrence (28 min. 22 sec. - March 16, 2018)

    Our guest this week is John Lawrence, a veteran congressional hill staffer who retired after 38 years in Congress. Including a tenture as Chief of Staff to Democratic leader and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He joins us to talk about his new book The Class of 1974, which looks at the so called 'Watergate Babies', the group of representatives that came into office after the resignation of President Richard Nixon. He also discusses the roots of partisanship on Capitol Hill and what there nees to be more of in Congress.

  • Episode 44: James Jones (29 min. 25 sec. - March 9, 2018)

    Our guest this week is James Jones, a former Member of Congress and U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. Our conversation focuses on 50 years ago when Ambassador Jones was President Lyndon Johnson's appointment secretary. He shares with us his never before heard account of the night President Johnson announced he would not seek re-election.

  • Episode 43: Christopher Glazek (26 min. 5 sec. - March 2, 2018)

    Our guest this week is Christopher Glazek of Esquire Magazine, who's piece titled "The Secretive Family Making Billions from the Opioid Crisis," focuses on the Sackler Family. Forbes Magazine put the family's wealth at around 14 billion in 2015. Most of that comes from Purdue Pharma, which makes Oxycotin. Now our discussion about the Sackler family and ties to the opioid crisis facing America.

  • Episode 42: Peter Irons (31 min. 4 sec. - February 23, 2018)

    This week our guest is Peter Irons, a retired Professor of Political Science at UC San Diego and the author of the book "A People's History of the Supreme Court." On February 26th, we launch the second season of Landmark Cases, an in depth look at tweleve important Supreme Court decisions. Dr. Irons spoke with us about a few of those including McCulloch v. Maryland and Plessy v. Ferguson.

  • Episode 41: Matt Schlapp (21 min. 42 sec. - February 16, 2018)

    This week our guest is American Conservative Union Chair Matt Schlapp. C-PAC is the oldest conservative lobbying organization in the country. Later this month his organization will host the annual "C-PAC" conference outside Washington, D.C. Following President Trump's first year in office, we spoke to Mr. Schlapp about the history of C-PAC, the Republican agenda, and the upcoming midterm elections.

  • Episode 40: Former Head of the Justice Department's National Security Division (25 min. 57 sec. - February 2, 2018)

    This week we speak with David Kris, former head of the Justice Department's National Security Division and an expert on FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act). He discusses what FISA is, what is means, and why it is front page news.

  • Episode 39: Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell on Infrastructure (24 min. 44 sec. - February 2, 2018)

    This week: This week we take at the state of America's infrastructure with former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell. He's also the co-founder of Building America's Future, an organization committed to improving the US infrastructure system.

  • Episode 38: Cokie Roberts on Congress (25 min. 10 sec. - January 26, 2018)

    This week: Our guest this is week is Cokie Roberts, a political commentator for ABC News and National Public Radio and the author of six New York Times bestsellers on women in America. American politics is at a crossroads. Cokie Roberts gives her insights into the current relationship between Capitol Hill and the White House and what could come next.

  • Episode 37: Michael Beschloss on the LBJ Tapes (30 min. 59 sec. - November 21, 2017)

    This week: The LBJ tapes- President Lyndon Baines Johnson and the audio recordings made during his presidency. We spoke with presidential historian and author Michael Beschloss. He's the author of two books examining the recordings, "Taking Charge: The Johnson White House Tapes, 1963-1964" and "Reaching for Glory: Lyndon Johnson's Secret White House Tapes, 1964-1965."

  • Episode 36: Bruce Riedel on Saudi Arabia (22 min. 56 sec. - November 17, 2017)

    This week we take a look at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Bruce Riedel. He is a senior fellow and director of the Brookings Intelligence Project at the Brookings Institution. He's also the author of "Kings and Presidents: Saudi Arabia and the United States Since FDR."

  • Episode 35: William Doyle on the History of Guns in the U.S. (28 min. 9 sec. - November 10, 2017)

    This week we look at the history of guns in America with Author William Doyle. He's the written a number of books including, "American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms," which he co-wrote with the late Chris Kyle of "American Sniper" fame.

  • Episode 34: Ambassador Gary Locke on China and the U.S. (31 min. 35 sec. - November 3, 2017)

    This week we look at the history of on U.S.-China relations from President Nixon's historic visit in 1972 through today. We get the perspective of Ambassador Gary Locke, who served as the United States' envoy to China from 2011 to 2014. President Trump visits the country this week as part of a five-nation Asian tour.

  • Episode 33: Michael McCann on Sports and the Federal Government (28 min. 41 sec. - October 27, 2017)

    This week we're joined by Michael McCann for a discussion on the history of the federal government's involvement with college and professional sports. He is the director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute at the University of New Hampshire School of Law as well as a regular contributor to Sports Illustrated.

  • Episode 32: Blaine Harden on the Korean War (31 min. sec. - October 20, 2017)

    This week author and journalist Blaine Harden joins us to discuss his book 'King of Spies,' and how the Korean Peninsula continues to be impacted by a war fought more than 50 years. It created the De-Militarized Zone along the 38th Parallel and tensions for every U.S. President since Harry Truman.

  • Episode 31: Steve Liesman on the Stock Market and Your Money (26 min. 16 sec. - October 13, 2017)

    This week we're joined by CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman for a crash-course on economics, focusing on how the federal government and stock market impact the national economy.

  • Episode 30: C-SPAN Executive Chairman Brian Lamb on the Creation of C-SPAN Radio (40 min. 4 sec. - October 6, 2017)

    C-SPAN Radio was launched on October 9th, 1997. To mark the 20th anniversary, we spoke with C-SPAN Co-Founder and Executive Chairman Brian Lamb about the creation of the radio station, the evolution of C-SPAN, and the importance of our mission.

  • Episode 29: David McCabe on Regulating Technology Companies (24 min. 33 sec. - September 29, 2017)

    This week we examine the debate over regulating some of the biggest tech companies in the world including Facebook, Google and Amazon. Our guest is David McCabe, who covers the intersection of technology, policy, and politics for Axios.

  • Episode 28: Sam Greene on Vladimir Putin (29 min. 50 sec. - September 22, 2017)

    This week we look into the background of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Sam Greene, the Director of the Russia Institute at King`s College London. We spoke with him about how Putin's time in the KGB shaped his political philosophy, his rise to power in Moscow, and how Putin views his role in the Russian Government.

  • Episode 27: Dr. Jill Hagenkord on Precision Medicine and Genetic Testing (29 min. 33 sec. - September 15, 2017)

    This week we discuss precision medicine and genetic testing with Dr. Jill Hagenkord, Chief Medical Officer at Color Genomics, which provides genetic testing for hereditary cancer and high cholesterol risks as well as preventative health services, including genetic counseling. We spoke to her about recent breakthroughs in cancer research and precision medicine, the benefits of testing for cancer-causing gene mutations, and what it means for patients, families, and medical providers.

  • Episode 26: Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad on the War in Afghanistan (29 min. 25 sec. - September 1, 2017)

    President Trump recently announced his plans for the War in Afghanistan, including the deployment of additional US troops to the country. This week we look at the political geography and the recent history of Afghanistan with Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan (2003-2005) and Iraq (2005-2007). He also served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2007-2009). Ambassador Khalilzad discussed the roots and resilience of the Taliban, Afghanistan's drug trade, and the importance of re-building Afghan state institutions in order to secure long-term peace in the region.

  • Episode 25: Jean H. Lee on the Rise and Rule of North Korea's Kim Dynasty (30 min. 48 sec. - August 25, 2017)

    As tensions with North Korea rise, this week we examine the history of that country's ruling Kim family. We spoke to Jean H Lee, author of "Kings of Communism: Inside Kim Jong Un's Bloody Scramble to Kill of His Family" in the September edition of Esquire Magazine. She also led the Associated Press's coverage of the Korean Peninsula as bureau chief from 2008 to 2013 and opened the AP’s Pyongyang bureau in January 2012. We spoke with Ms. Lee about the Kim family's rise to power, the idea of North Korea as an absolute monarchy, and the message Kim Jong Un sent with the assassination of his brother in February.

  • Episode 24: Francisco Toro on the Crisis in Venezuela (26 min. 38 sec. - August 18, 2017)

    Earlier this month, President Trump addressed the deepening political and economic crises in Venezuela stating that the U.S. may consider "military options" if the situation gets worse. This week we spoke to Francisco Toro, a Venezuelan journalist and the Executive Editor of English-language blog Caracas Chronicles, about the current state of affairs in Venezuela and the rapidly deteriorating quality of life for those who remain in the country.

  • Episode 23: Robert Kahn on North Korea Sanctions (25 min. 39 sec. - August 11, 2017)

    Earlier this month, the 15-member U.N. Security Council voted unanimously to impose strict new sanctions on North Korea in response to that country's ongoing testing of nuclear weapons. This week, we spoke to Robert Kahn, a senior fellow for international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations, about how sanctions are enforced and why China will be critical in determining the effectiveness of any new sanctions against Pyongyang.

  • Episode 22: Bill Browder on the Magnitsky Act and Putin's Russia (24 min. 36 sec. - July 28, 2017)

    Businessman and author Bill Browder was once one of Russia's top foreign investors, but in 2005 he was kicked out of the country and labeled a national security threat by President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Browder discusses Putin's Russia and the Magnitsky Act, which was named for his late lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, who was imprisoned for 11 months before dying in prison.

  • Episode 21: Joseph Califano Jr. on the 1967 Detroit Riots (28 min. 30 sec. - July 21, 2017)

    50 years ago this week, the 1967 Detroit Riots began. They lasted over five days in July, ignited by long-simmering racial tensions. podcast we look back at the riots with Joseph Califano Jr. He who served as a principal domestic aide to President Lyndon B. Johnson and was with him during that tumultuous time.

  • Episode 20: Henry Olsen on Reagan-Era Tax Reform (25 min. 22 sec. - July 14, 2017)

    This week we look at President Reagan's efforts to reform the tax code in the 1980's with Henry Olse, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and the author of "The Working Class Republican: Ronald Reagan and the Return of Blue-Collar Conservatism"

  • Episode 19: Jeffrey Rosen on the Declaration of Independence and American democracy. (24 min. 5 sec. - June 30, 2017)

    Our guest this week is Jeffrey Rosen, President & CEO of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The Declaration of Independence is part of the framework of America's democracy. He offers his perspective on the document that shapes our country 240 years later.

  • Episode 18: David Daley on Gerrymandering (25 min. 42 sec. - June 23, 2017)

    Our guest this week is David Daley author of "Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn't Count." We talked with him about Republican efforts to carve out districts that have helped the GOP since 2010.

  • Episode 17: John Dean on Watergate (33 min. 23 sec. - June 16, 2017)

    June 17th marks the 45th Anniversary of the Watergate break-in. This week we revisit the first months of the scandal with Nixon-era White House General Counsel John Dean.

  • Episode 16: Ray Smock on Congressional Investigations (27 min. 54 sec. - June 7, 2017)

    This week we examine the history of congressional investigations with Ray Smock, the director of the Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies at Shepherd University and a former Historian of the House of Representatives.

  • Episode 15: Fabrice Pothier on NATO (26 min. 3 sec. - June 2, 2017)

    This week Fabrice Pothier, former Director of Policy Planning for NATO, discusses the organization's history, mission, and budget.

  • Episode 14: Max Ehrenfreund on Declining Wages and the Shrinking Middle Class (22 min. 43 sec. - May 26, 2017)

    This week's guest is Washington Post reporter Max Ehrenfreund. We spoke with him about a new report examining declining American wages and the shrinking middle class.

  • Episode 13: Robert Danin on the Middle East Peace Process (26 min. 3 sec. - May 19, 2017)

    This week's guest is Robert Danin, a senior fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and former Deputy Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs during the George W. Bush administration. We spoke with him about the history of the Arab-Israeli peace process.

  • Episode 12: Tim Wiener on the FBI and James Comey (23 min. 59 sec. - May 12, 2017)

    With President Trump's dismissal of now-former FBI Director James Comey dominating the news we spoke to Pulitzer Prize winner Tim Weiner, author of Enemies: A History of the FBI.

  • Episode 11: LuAnn Bennett on Running for Congress (26 min. 51 sec. - May 5, 2017)

    With both parties recruiting candidates to run for office during the 2018 midterm elections, our guest this week is LuAnn Bennett, who lost in 2016 to Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock in the race to represent Virginia's 10th District. We talked with her about her experience running for office.

  • Episode 10: Richard Norton Smith on President Trump's first 100 Days (27 min. 29 sec. - May 3, 2017)

    Our guest this week is presidential historian and author Richard Norton Smith. We talked with him about using a president's first 100 days in office as a measurement of success and why FDR set a standard that may not be matched.

  • Episode 9: Nile Gardiner on Brexit and the UK Election (27 min. 56 sec. - April 21, 2017)

    Our guest this week is Nile Gardiner, a former aid to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and the Director of the Heritage Foundation's Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom. We talked with him about Brexit and the upcoming general election in the U.K.

  • Episode 8: Maya MacGuineas on the Debt and the Deficit (28 min. 28 sec. - April 14, 2017)

    Our guest this week is the Maya MacGuineas, She is the president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and the head of the Campaign to Fix the Debt. We talked with her about the differences between the $20 trillion debt and the year-to-year deficit and why failing to raise the debt ceiling could be catastrophic for the U.S. and global economies.

  • Episode 7: Bill Richardson on North Korea (27 min. 50 sec. - April 7, 2017)

    Our guest this week is the former Governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson. As a diplomat and Special Envoy, Gov. Richardson has received four Nobel Peace Prize nominations, and has successfully won the release of hostages and American servicemen in North Korea, Cuba, Iraq and Sudan. We talked with him the current state of tension between North Korea and the U.S. and why he thinks the U.S. needs to change its approach to engaging with what many describe as "the Hermit Kingdom."

  • Episode 6: Don Ritchie on the Senate and the Nuclear Option (29 min. 46 sec. - March 31, 2017)

    With the Senate set to vote on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the Supreme Court, our guest this week is Don Ritchie. He is the Historian Emeritus of the U.S. Senate. We talked with him about the Senate filibuster rules and how the threat of the so-called nuclear option has been used by both parties.

  • Episode 5: Steve Bell on the Federal Budgeting Process (27 min. 23 sec. - March 24, 2017)

    Our guest this week is Steve Bell, a senior advisor at the Bipartisan Policy Center. He's a veteran of the Senate Budget Committee, working in various roles – including Staff Director – from the early 1980's until 2009. We talked with him about the process of creating the federal budget and why the President's budget proposal is important.

  • Episode 4: Jeffrey Rosen on the Supreme Court Confirmation Process (24 min. 9 sec. - March 17, 2017)

    Our guest this week is Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. We talked with him about the evolution and significance of the Supreme Court confirmation process.

  • Episode 3: Sam Donaldson on the White House Press Corps (30 min. 56 sec. - March 10, 2017)

    Our guest this week is former ABC News White House Correspondent and co-host of "This Week," Sam Donaldson. He gave us his assessment of how this White House press corps is covering President Trump and the job of Press Secretary Sean Spicer.

  • Episode 2: Jose Antonio Vargas on Immigration Policy (28 min. 55 sec. - March 3, 2017)

    Our guest this week is Jose Antonio Vargas, journalist, filmmaker, immigration rights activist, and founder of the non-profit group Define American. We talked with him about how the media covers the immigration issue, the rapidly changing look of immigration in the United States, President Trump's immigration policy, and why he went public with his undocumented status in 2011.

  • Episode 1: Jay Cost on the Current State of American Politics (29 min. 59 sec. - February 24, 2017)

    Our guest this week is Jay Cost, senior writer for The Weekly Standard. We talked with him about the atmosphere of fear surrounding the current state of American Politics. We also discussed President Trump's fight with the press, what will happen with the Affordable Care Act with the GOP in control of Congress and the White House, and where he stands with the Republican Party, which he left last year.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Dana Milbank on the Trump White House (23 min. 59 sec. - February 17, 2017)

    Our guest this week is Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank. We talked with him the resignation of Gen. Michael Flynn just 24 days into his tenure as National Security Adviser. We also discussed what he calls the "chaotic" Trump White House, how Congressional Republicans are dealing with a new type of President in the White House, and how the Washington Post is approaching its coverage.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Trent Lott on Making Congress Work Again (24 min. 51 sec. - February 10, 2017)

    Our guest this week is former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott. We talked with him about how the Senate has changed since he left in 2007, what he thinks needs to be done to get both parties to work together, and lessons from Watergate, the Clinton impeachment trial, and some of the grand political bargains of the 1980's and 1990's.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Stephen Wermiel on Supreme Court Confirmations (28 min. 40 sec. - February 3, 2017)

    Our guest this week is Stephen Wermiel, a Professor of Constitutional Law and Associate Director of the Summer Institute of Law and Government at American University's Washington College of Law. He's also a contributor to the SCOTUS Blog and spent a decade covering the Supreme Court for The Wall Street Journal for over a decade. We discussed what to expect during the confirmation process for President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Neil Gorsuch. We also talked about the legacy and lessons of the confirmation processes from Nixon to George W Bush, including Judge Robert Bork, who was rejected by the Senate in 1987. We also talked about what he thinks potentially could happen if there is another vacancy to the high court during the Trump Presidency.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Leon Panetta on Federal Agencies and Presidential Transitions (29 min. 21 sec. - January 27, 2017)

    Our guest this week is former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. We discussed his time as CIA Director during the first term of the Obama Administration and the process of transitioning the agency from one presidency to another. We also spoke about his advice for new Secretary of Defense, retired General James Mattis, the changes he's seen during the nearly 40 years he's spent in politics, and the importance of the President getting honest - often unvarnished - advice from his cabinet members and his White House staff.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Michael Beschloss on Presidential Inaugurations (23 min. 32 sec. - January 19, 2017)

    Our guest this week is historian and author Michael Beschloss. We discuss the history and tradition of presidential inaugurations, as well as notable inaugural addresses from the past. We also talked about how former presidents approached writing their addresses, and the importance these remarks have on Inauguration Day.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Ron Klain on Cabinet and Supreme Court Confirmations (30 min. 33 sec. - January 13, 2017)

    Our guest this week is Ron Klain. He is a longtime democratic party operative. He currently serves as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Revolution LLC. Mr. Klain previously served as Chief of Staff to two Vice Presidents, Al Gore and Joe Biden. He also guided a number of nominees during their Senate confirmation hearings, including Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. We talked with Ron Klain about the confirmation process - not only for Supreme Court Justices, but also for cabinet members and the differences between the two. We also discussed the biggest misconception about the confirmation process, and what we can expect at the start of the Trump Administration.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Newt Gingrich on the incoming Trump Administration (28 min. 46 sec. - January 6, 2017)

    Our guest this week is former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. We talked with him about the upcoming inauguration, and his advice to the incoming White House staff and Congressional leaders. Mr. Gingrich also explains why Donald Trump won the 2016 election and what the American people can expect from the Trump Administration.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Gary Walters on Inauguration Day at the White House (31 min. 21 sec. - December 23, 2016)

    Our guest this week is former White House Chief Usher Gary Walters. We talk about how he became the White House Chief Usher, the kind the changes that the First Family can make to the White House, and what happens inside the residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue when a new President is sworn in.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Josh Earnest on being the White House Press Secretary (31 min. 8 sec. - December 16, 2016)

    This week, we take you to the West Wing of the White House for a conversation with Press Secretary Josh Earnest. We talk about how he went from a Rice University graduate, to a campaign aid for a Houston mayoral campaign, to working on the 2008 Obama campaign. We also discuss the changes to the media landscape during his time in the White House, and President Obama's post-presidency plans.

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  Lectures in History  

  American History TV viewers join students in the classroom to hear lectures on campuses across the country, on topics ranging from the American Revolution to 9-11.

  • Honor, Dueling, and Slavery in the Antebellum South (1 hr. 8 min. - August 4, 2018)

    Suffolk University professor Kenneth S. Greenberg teaches a class on role of honor and dueling in the lives of slave masters in the antebellum South.

  Past Programs

  • The Vietnam War, 1965-75 (1 hr. 17 min. - July 21, 2018)

    San Diego State University professor Pierre Asselin teaches a class on the Vietnam War, looking at the conflict from U.S. escalation in 1965 to the fall of Saigon in 1975.

  • Historical Interpretations of Reconstruction (1 hr. 19 min. - July 14, 2018)

    University of Connecticut professor Manisha Sinha teaches a class about the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War, outlining the different ways historians have interpreted the period.

  • 1840s Popular Culture (47 min. 57 sec. - June 30, 2018)

    Texas A&M University professor Lorien Foote teaches a class about popular culture during the 1840s.

  • Vietnam War's "Operation Rolling Thunder" (52 min. 29 sec. - June 23, 2018)

    Douglas Kennedy of the U.S. Air Force Academy teaches a class on Vietnam's War's "Operation Rolling Thunder" air campaign, which took place from 1965-68.

  • Public Lands and the Law in the Early Republic (1 hr. 15 min. - June 16, 2018)

    Duke University professor Laura Edwards teaches a class on public lands and the law in the early American Republic.

  • 1970s Conservative Movement and Foreign Policy (51 min. 1 sec. - June 9, 2018)

    Princeton University professor Julian Zelizer teaches a class on the growth of conservative influence over U.S. foreign policy in the 1970s.

  • Late-19th Century Development of Skyscrapers (1 hr. 9 min. - June 2, 2018)

    Washington University in St. Louis professors Margaret Garb and Eric Mumford teach a class about the development of skyscrapers in the late-19th century.

  • Food and War (1 hr. 32 min. - May 26, 2018)

    American University professor Johanna Mendelson Forman teaches a class on food and how disruptions in agricultural production and supply -- whether by natural or man-man causes -- can be a catalyst to war.

  • Agricultural Labor Since 1930 and Organic Farming (49 min. 12 sec. - May 12, 2018)

    Tulane University professor Jana Lipman teaches a class on agricultural labor in the United States since 1930 and the rise of organic farming.

  • 1864 Civil War Overland Campaign (1 hr. 6 min. - May 5, 2018)

    Sam Houston State University professor Brian Matthew Jordan taught a class about the Civil War's Overland Campaign, which took place in Virginia in 1864 and pitted Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant against the Confederates under Robert E. Lee.

  • Post-World War II U.S. Auto Industry Mavericks (51 min. 15 sec. - April 28, 2018)

    University of Central Florida professor Yanek Mieczkowski teaches a class about some of the people who challenged the status quo of the U.S. auto industry from the post-World War II era to the present day.

  • Nuclear Weapons Testing and the Environment (57 min. 9 sec. - April 21, 2018)

    Colorado College professor Amy Kohout teaches a class on nuclear weapons testing in the continental U.S. in the 1950s and '60s and how it impacted the environment.

  • Post-Civil War Lost Cause Myth (58 min. sec. - April 14, 2018)

    University of West Georgia professor Keith Bohannon teaches a class about what's known as the "Lost Cause" myth, the term given to the post-Civil War arguments made by former Confederates seeking to justify their split from the Union and their defeat

  • Reconstruction, Moonshine, and NASCAR (51 min. 46 sec. - March 31, 2018)

    Tulane University professor Blake Gilpin teaches a class about moonshine drivers and the origins of NASCAR.

  • New York City and Broadway in the 1960s (1 hr. 8 min. - March 24, 2018)

    Baruch College professors Vincent DiGirolamo & Elizabeth Wollman teach a class about New York City and Broadway in the 1960s.

  • Physical Education and Health in Public Schools (1 hr. 24 min. - March 17, 2018)

    The New School professor Natalia Mehlman Petrzela teaches a class about the history of health and physical education in the American school system.

  • Political Right Since the 1960s (1 hr. 12 min. - March 10, 2018)

    Emory University professor Joseph Crespino teaches a class on the political right since the 1960s and explores how the Democratic South became solidly Republican.

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  Washington Today  

  Catch up on the stories of the day in Washington, DC. Hear portions of key events and interviews with journalists who provide background and perspective. Programs posted after 6pm ET, Monday - Friday.

  • Washington Today - 2018-08-17 (31 min. 13 sec. - Friday)

    Today's program looks at President Trump speaking with reporters about revoking the security clearance of DOJ official Bruce Ohr, Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway on opposition to a military parade in Washington, DC, and a preview of Senate debate next week on FY2019 federal spending.

  Past Programs

  • Washington Today - 2018-08-16 (35 min. 36 sec. - Thursday)

    Today's program looks at a Senate subcommittee hearing on the Health & Human Services Department's care of unaccompanied alien children, President Trump's Cabinet meeting at the White House, and Senate Judiciary Committee leaders' disagreements over requests for documents related to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's time in the George W. Bush White House.

  • Washington Today - 2018-08-15 (39 min. 3 sec. - Wednesday)

    Today's program looks at President Trump's revoking the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan, with comments from White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders and Senate Intelligence Committee Ranking Democrat Mark Warner. Also, The Hill's Alex Bolton on the Senate Republican agenda heading into the midterm elections, and Politico's Steven Shepard on Tuesday's election primaries results.

  • Washington Today - 2018-08-14 (38 min. 47 sec. - Tuesday)

    Today's program looks at the defense resting in the Paul Manafort trial without calling any witnesses. We speak with Washington Post reporter Tom Jackman. Also interviews with Washington Examiner's Joel Gehre on U.S.-Turkey relations and Charleston Gazette Mail's Lacie Pierson on the West Virginia House of Delegates impeaching the entire state Supreme Court.

  • Washington Today - 2018-08-13 (31 min. 3 sec. - Monday)

    Today's program looks at President Trump signed the FY2019 Defense Authorization Bill into law at Fort Drum, New York, while campaigning for the reelection of Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Gov. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) on his state's experience with marijuana legalization. We also talk with CQ Roll Call's Legal Affairs Staff Writer Todd Ruger about the upcoming Supreme Court nomination hearing.

  • Washington Today - 2018-08-08 (38 min. 10 sec. - August 8, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the inside trading charges against Rep. Chris Collins of New York. Plus more on special elections across the country and a number of primaries. Interviews with The Hill's Scott Wong, Washington Post's Rosalind Helderman, Andrew Malcom of McClathy, and NBC's Anna Schecter.

  • Washington Today - 2018-08-07 (42 min. 48 sec. - August 7, 2018)

    Today's program looks at new developments in the case against former Trump Campaign Manager Paul Manafort. Plus more on the race in OH-12 and the fires in CA. Interviews with Daniel Lippman of Politico, Rebecca Davis O'Brien of The Wall Street Journal, and Rick Hampson of USA Today.

  • Washington Today - 2018-08-06 (35 min. 51 sec. - August 6, 2018)

    Today's program looks at sanctions being reimposed on Iran from the Trump Administration. We speak with Michael Gordon of The Wall Street Journal, Steven Dinan of The Washington Examiner, and Devlin Barrett, of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2018-08-03 (24 min. 50 sec. - August 3, 2018)

    Today's program looks at Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and NY Gubernatorial Candidate Cynthia Nixon (D) at Netroots Nation conference in New Orleans, conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza at YAF Student Conference in DC, a National Press Club Foundation discussion of trade and tariffs.

  • Washington Today - 2018-08-02 (1 hr. 1 min. - August 2, 2018)

    Today's program looks at remarks made by President Trump's intelligence community at today's White House Briefing. Plus more on the relationship between the media and the Trump Administration. Interviews with Jordan Fabian of The Hill, Rosalind Helderman of The Washington Post, Elena Schneider of Politico and Laura Durso of The Center for American Progress.

  • Washington Today - 2018-08-01 (1 hr. 1 min. - August 1, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump's tweet this morning about the Robert Mueller investigation. Plus more on a Senate Intelligence hearing on cyber security and trade with China. Interviews with John Wagner of The Washington Post and Bridget Bowman of Roll Call.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-31 (1 hr. 1 min. - July 31, 2018)

    Today's program looks at Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley's remarks on immigration and child reunification. Plus more on 3D guns and SCOTUS. Interviews with Jennifer Epstein of Bloomberg, Damian Paletta of The Washington Post, Rebecca Ballhaus of The Wall Street Journal, and Louis Nelson of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-30 (1 hr. 2 min. - July 30, 2018)

    Today's program looks a the President's remarks with the Italian Prime Minister on trade, immigration, and border security. Plus more on remarks made by Attorney General Jeff Sessions on religious freedom and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on trade. Interviews with Courtney McBride of The Wall Street Journal, Josh Gerstein of Politico, and Mike DeBonis of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-26 (1 hr. 2 min. - July 26, 2018)

    Today's program looks at possible contenders for the Speaker of the House position depending on what party wins the House of Representatives in November. Plus more on impeachment of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and trade. Interviews with Eliza Collins of USA Today, Mike DeBonis of The Washington Post, and Emre Peker of The Wall Street Journal.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-25 (1 hr. - July 25, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. He answers questions about Russia, Iran, and North Korea. We speak with Alex Bolton of The Hill, Steven Miller of The Washington Examiner, Moriah Balingit of The Washington Post, and Daniel Lippman of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-24 (58 min. 44 sec. - July 24, 2018)

    Today's program looks at Congressional leaders reaction to proposed trade issues, and more on Russi and Iran. Interviews with Vivian Salama of The Wall Street Journal, Missy Ryan of The Washington Post, and Thomas Jipping of The Heritage Foundation.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-23 (1 hr. - July 23, 2018)

    Today's program includes comments by White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders on security clearances, Iran, and Russia. Interviews with Theresa Payton, CEO of Fortalice Solutions, Kevin Johnson of USA Today, and Daniel Lippman of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-20 (30 min. 9 sec. - July 20, 2018)

    Today's program includes the RNC choosing Charlotte, NC to host its 2020 national convention, Sec of State Mike Pompeo and U.S. Amb to UN Nikki Haley on North Korea, former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) on President Trump meeting with President Putin, and the NGA summer meeting in New Mexico.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-20 (30 min. 9 sec. - July 20, 2018)

    Today's program includes the RNC choosing Charlotte, NC to host its 2020 national convention, Sec of State Mike Pompeo and U.S. Amb to UN Nikki Haley on North Korea, former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) on President Trump meeting with President Putin, and the NGA summer meeting in New Mexico.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-19 (1 hr. 1 min. - July 19, 2018)

    Today's program includes discussions with Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, DNI Director Dan Coats, and FBI Director Christopher Wray. We speak with investor Bill Browder on Russia, Brett Samuels of The Hill, and Michael Kranish of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-18 (1 hr. 1 min. - July 18, 2018)

    Today's program includes more on President Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Plus White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders takes questions on remarks the President made today about Russia during a cabinet meeting. Interviews with Alex Bolton of The Hill, Greg Robb of Market Watch, and Josh Zumbrun of The Wall Street Journal.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-17 (55 min. 48 sec. - July 17, 2018)

    Today's program includes President Trump's aaying he misspoke at Monday's summit with Russian President Vladamir Putin Summit about Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. We talk with Politico's reporter Kyle Cheney and here Congressional leaders' reaction. Also Fed Chair Jerome Powell before the Senate Banking Committee and former President Barack Obama at a Nelson Mandela tribute in South Africa.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-16 (1 hr. 9 min. - July 16, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the President Trump and Russian President Vladamir Putin Summit. We interview Former US Ambassador to the Soviet Union Jack Matlock on today's news conference.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-13 (27 min. 48 sec. - July 13, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Donald Trump's joint news conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May, taking questions on Brexit and immigration, and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's announcement of indictments against Russian intelligence officers for hacking Democrats during the 2016 election.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-12 (1 hr. - July 12, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the House Judiciary and House Oversight and Government Reform hearing. Interviews with Peter Kasper of The Washington Examiner and Jeff Mason of Reuters joins us to talk about the President's remarks at the NATO Summit.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-11 (1 hr. - July 11, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump's trip to NATO with Nahal Toosi of Politico. Plus William Booth of The Washington Post joins us to talk about President Trump's next stop in London and David Hawkings of CQ Roll Call joins us to talk about the Supreme Court's so-called sherpa.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-10 (59 min. 14 sec. - July 10, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump's pick for the Supreme Court Brent Kavanaugh. Plus the Trump Administration faces the immigration deadline and there might be a leadership challenge in the House Democratic party. Interviews with Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal and Dan Lippman of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-09 (41 min. 53 sec. - July 9, 2018)

    Today's program looks at tonight's announcement by President Donald Trump on who will be the next Supreme Court Justice. Interviews with Niels Lesniewski of CQRollCall, Stephen Fidler of The Wall Street Journal, and Luke Coffey of the Heritage Foundation.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-05 (59 min. 41 sec. - July 10, 2018)

    Today's program includes more on who might replace Justice Kennedy in the Supreme Court, the resignation of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, and President Trump's NATO trip next week. Interviews with Michael Scherer of The Washington Post, Tom Rogan of The Washington Examiner, Laura Nahmias of Politico, and Timothy Cama of The Hill.

  • Washington Today - 2018-07-02 (37 min. 21 sec. - July 2, 2018)

    Today's program includes more on trade, the Supreme Court retirement, and the elections in Mexico. Interviews with Kevin Sieff of The Washington Post, Jesse Newman of The Wall Street Journal, and Josh Gerstein of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-29 (25 min. 23 sec. - June 29, 2018)

    Today's program includes President Trump on the Capital Gazette deadly shooting, the Canadian Foreign Minister on retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., and Chief Justice John Roberts and Supreme Court reporters on retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy and the effort to replace him.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-28 (1 hr. - June 28, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the House Judiciary Committee hearing with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Christopher Wray. Katie Bo Williams of The Hill joins us with more. Plus John Malcom of the Heritage Foundation joins us to talk about SCOTUS and Katie Zezima of The Washington Post gives us an update on Puerto Rico statehood.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-27 (1 hr. - June 27, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, with Robert Barnes of The Washington Post. Plus Paul Kane of The Washington Post joins us to talk about on House Democratic Leadership and Leo Shane of Military Times talks about the VA Nominee Robert Wilkie.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-26 (1 hr. 1 min. - June 26, 2018)

    Today's program includes the latest on the Supreme Court's decision on President Trump's travel ban, with Robert Barnes of The Washington Post. Plus we talk to Rep. Tom Reed, Republican of New York on immigration, and Stephen Shepard of Politico on today's primary elections.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-25 (42 min. 5 sec. - June 25, 2018)

    Today's program includes Press Secretary Sarah Sanders remarks on events this event, plus the President speaks about immigration. Interviews with Rachel Bade of Politico, John Stoll of the Wall Street Journal, and Courtney Kube of NBC News.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-22 (29 min. 56 sec. - June 22, 2018)

    Today's program includes President Trump with Angel Families, whose loved ones were killed by illegal immigrants, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Minority Whip Steny Hoyer on whether the "compromise" immigration bill will be voted on next week, and Speaker Paul Ryan's tribute to the late Charles Krauthammer.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-21 (1 hr. - June 21, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the House debate on three different immigration bills aimed at dealing with the border and child migration. Interviews with Ben Weyl of Politico, Karl Vick of Time Magazine, and Brent Kendall of WSJ on SCOTUS.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-20 (1 hr. 2 min. - June 20, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the latest from President Trump on immigration policy. Peter Baker of The New York Times joins us to provide the lastest details. Plus more from Steve Liesman of CNBC on the impact of trade and tariffs. And Julie Freshman of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network joins us to talk about the disease.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-19 (1 hr. 2 min. - June 19, 2018)

    Today's program includes more Dara Lind of Vox News on immigration and children separated from parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, Steve Liesman of CNBC on the Trump administration's threat of additional tariffs on Chinese goods, and Washington Post's Matt Zapotosky on the Congressional hearings on the Justice Department Inspector General's report on the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-18 (58 min. 35 sec. - June 18, 2018)

    Today's program includes White House and Congressional reaction to some immigrant children being separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, plus out conversation with Washington Post's David Weigel. Also University of Wisconsin Professor David Canon on the Supreme Court's gerrymandering cases action and Politico's Nancy Cook on the inner workings of the WH Communications Office.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-15 (28 min. 31 sec. - June 15, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump's reaction to the DOJ Inspector General's report on the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. Also the latest on possible House debate on immigration bills, and a controversial House bill to more quickly ban synthetic opioids.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-14 (1 hr. 1 min. - June 14, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the FBI Inspector General's report and talk to The Washington Post's Jordan Fraser about it. We also talk to the New York Daily News' Ken Lovett about the New York Attorney General's lawsuit against the Trump Foundation, USA Today's Richard Wolf about the Supreme Court's decision on political clothing, and the Wall Street Journal's Stephanie Armour on Medicaid expansion.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-13 (59 min. 27 sec. - June 13, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the a hike in interest rates by Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Plus more on the Trump-Kim Summit with William Hitchcock of the University of Virginia. Alan Smith of Business Insider on Michael Cohen, Brian Fung of The Washington Post on the ATT Merger, and Rachel Bade on immigration and the House.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-12 (1 hr. 2 min. - June 12, 2018)

    Today's program looks at congressional reaction to President Trump's North Korean Summit. With remarks from both Senate and House leaders. Interviews with Janet Hook of The Wall Street Journal and Jordain Carney of The Hill.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-11 (1 hr. 2 min. - June 11, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Interviews with Louis Nelson of Politico, Niels Lesniewski of Roll Call and David McCabe of Axios.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-08 (30 min. 17 sec. - June 8, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump's trip to the G7 meeting in Canada, his comments on the possibility of future pardons, House Democrats calling for a criminal investigation of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, and a debate on the future of Social Security.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-07 (1 hr. 2 min. - June 7, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the latest with the North Korea summit. We also talk to Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) on the Trump administration's deal with Chinese company ZTE; The Washington Post's Mike Debonis on immigration; Time's Tessa Berenson on the Trump presidency; and NBC News pollster Mark Murray WSJ/NBC News poll.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-06 (1 hr. 1 min. - June 6, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the G-7 Summit with Bill Reinsch of CSIS; the California Primary results with Kevin Robillard of the Huffington Post; and presidential pardons with Steve Miller of the Washington Times.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-05 (56 min. 5 sec. - June 5, 2018)

    Today's program looks Sen. McConnell's announcement to cancel the August recess; the Philadelphia Eagles' not visiting the White House with Politico's Anne Carney; the California primary election with the LA Times' Christine Mai-Duc; and preparations for the U.S.-North Korea Summit in Singapore with The Washington Post's David Nakamura.

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-04 (40 min. 33 sec. - June 4, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the week ahead in Congress with Politico's Elana Schor; the Supreme Court's Masterpiece Cake Shop decision with the Washington Post's Robert Barnes; and President Trump and the special counsel with the Wall Street Journal's Vivian Salama

  • Washington Today - 2018-06-01 (21 min. 14 sec. - June 1, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the latest with North Korea and tarrifs on EU steel and aluminum. Interviews with WSJ's Will Mauldin. George Condon of the National Journal joins us to talk about the White House's relationship with the press. And the Miller Center's Barbara Perry talks about new oral histories from the Kennedy family. The 50th anniversary of Robert Kennedy's death is June 6th.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-31 (42 min. 13 sec. - June 6, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the latest with North Korea and tarrifs on EU steel and aluminum. Interviews with WSJ's Will Mauldin. George Condon of the National Journal joins us to talk about the White House's relationship with the press. And the Miller Center's Barbara Perry talks about new oral histories from the Kennedy family. The 50th anniversary of Robert Kennedy's death is June 6th.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-30 (43 min. 35 sec. - May 31, 2018)

    Today's program looks at North Korea with Lt. Col. Daniel Davis. Plus Erin Mershon of STAT speaks about Right to Try bill signed by President Trump. And Kevin Johnson of USA Today joins us to chat about AG Sessions and President Trump.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-29 (53 min. 36 sec. - May 29, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the most recent developments between North Korea and the United States. Interviews with Seung Min-Kim of The Washington Post, Dan Primack, of Axios, William Maudlin of The Wall Street Journal and S.A. Miller of The Washington Times.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-25 (21 min. 32 sec. - May 25, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump's latest statements on a possible summit with North Korea's leader, the president's commencement address at the U.S. Naval Academy, and Hillary Clinton receiving a medal at Harvard University for leadership and human rights work.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-24 (1 hr. 2 min. - May 24, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the President's decision to cancel the meeting between the United States and North Korea. Interviews with David Nakamura of The Washington Post, Katie Bo Williams of The Hill, and Sarah Wire of The LA Times.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-23 (57 min. 2 sec. - May 23, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump's remarks on North Korea, China, and the Department of Justice. Plus Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testfied on Capitol Hill about the State Depatment budget. We spoke with Eliana Johnson of Politico, Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times, and Andrew Beaton of The Wall Street Journal.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-22 (1 hr. - May 22, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the President's remarks on North Korea and if the summit will happen in June. Plus more on the Farm Bill in the House with Mike DeBonis of The Washington Post. Also Kyle Cheney of Politico on the Department of Homeland Security and Dave Jamieson of The Huffington Post on yesterday's SCOTUS ruling on labor.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-21 (1 hr. 2 min. - May 21, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the swearing in of CIA Director Gina Haspel, plus more on Iran with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Interviews with Bryan Riley of the National Tax Payers Union, Josh Gerstein of Politico and Bob Cusack of The Hill.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-18 (31 min. 21 sec. - May 18, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, with reaction from Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) and President Donald Trump, the Farm Bill defeat on the House floor with Huffington Post Reporter Matt Fuller, President Trump on prison reform, and Justice Department official John Gore's congressional testimony on adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Census.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-17 (58 min. 24 sec. - May 17, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the Farm Bill on the floor of the House with Rep. Jim McGovern, Democrat of Massachusetts. Plus more on North Korea with The Washington Post's David Nakamura. And Brian Bennett of Time speaks about politics and midterms.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-16 (1 hr. - May 16, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump's remarks on North Korea. Plus Katie Bo Williams of The Hill joins us to talk about the release of interview transcripts from the Senate Intelligence Committee.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-15 (1 hr. - May 15, 2018)

    Today's program looks at recent developments with North Korea and South Korea, plus more on President Trump's remarks at Police Week. Interviews with S.V. Date of The Huffington Post on ZTE & China, Brian Fung of The Washington Post on Net Neutrality, Mark Murray of NBC News on tonight's primary races, and Daniel Lippman on Senator John McCain.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-14 (42 min. 11 sec. - May 14, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump's plan to bring down prescription drug costs, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on his meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and emotional testimony before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights on hate crimes.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-11 (30 min. 31 sec. - May 11, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump's plan to bring down prescription drug costs, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on his meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and emotional testimony before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights on hate crimes.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-10 (58 min. 6 sec. - May 10, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the release of three hostages from North Korea and with a date set for the summit between North Korea and the United States. Interviews with Scott Wong of The Hill, Niels Lesniewski of CQ and Laura Mandero of USA Today.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-09 (1 hr. 1 min. - May 9, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the release of three hostages from North Korea, with remarks by President Trump. Jerry Seib, Washington Bureau Chief of The Wall Street Journal speaks with us about what's next with North Korea. Plus David Boyer of The Washington Times speaks with us about Iran. And Darren Samuelson of Politico talks to us about Michael Cohen and Rudy Giuliani.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-08 (1 hr. - May 8, 2018)

    President Trump announces his the US withdrawl from the JCPOA, we get reaction from Congress and speak with James Jay Carafano of The Heritage Foundation. Plus more on tomorrow's Senate Intelligence hearing with Gina Haspel with Shane Harris of The Washington Post. And it's Primary Day in a number of states and Zach Cohen of National Journal speaks with us about those races.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-07 (31 min. 11 sec. - May 7, 2018)

    Today's program looks at remarks by First Lady Melania Trump and her 'Be Best' campaign. Interviews with Anette Dunlap on the First Lady's remarks, Jake Zuckerman on the West Virginia Senate race, and Kellie Mejdrich of CQRollCall on the House this week.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-04 (29 min. 7 sec. - May 4, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump answering questions about a down payment to Stormy Daniels, the President and a gun-control activist at the NRA convention in Dallas, Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) on North Korea, and Sec of State Mike Pompeo on fallen Foreign Service Officers.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-03 (40 min. 37 sec. - May 3, 2018)

    Today's program includes White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders on Former New York Mayor Rudy Guiliani's remarks on Stormy Daniels. Plus we speak to Carol Munoz of The Washington Times on Iran. Loren Brush of The Verge joins us to talk about NASA's latest trip to Mars and what's next.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-02 (31 min. 12 sec. - May 2, 2018)

    Today's program includes Attorney General Jeff Sessions on immigration and the "caravan" at the U.S-Mexico border, President Donald Trump at a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Health & Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on bringing down high drug prices and the new NIH study, "All of Us". We also talk with Lev Facher of StatNews on that study.

  • Washington Today - 2018-05-01 (58 min. 4 sec. - May 1, 2018)

    Today's program looks at White House Press Secretary Sarah Sander's remarks on the leak of questions from Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller. With Ben Schreckinger of Politico. Plus Mike DeBonis of The Washington Post joins us to talk about Republican fundraising and Melanie Zanona of The Hill talks to us about the House Chaplain. And we speak with CBS's John Dickerson about his piece in The Atlantic about the difficulty of the American presidency.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-30 (34 min. 13 sec. - April 30, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump accusing Iran of cheating on the nuclear deal, President Trump's joint news conferencw with the Nigerian President, Washington Post's Tony Romm on the proposed T-Mobile/Sprint merger and Wall Street Journal's William Mauldin on the pending Trump Administration decision on tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-27 (34 min. 10 sec. - April 27, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the meeting between the leaders of North and South Korea, with reaction from President Trump and Secretary of State Pompeo, German Chancellor Merkel visits the White House and House Democrats question why Speaker Ryan fired the House Chaplain.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-26 (1 hr. 1 min. - April 26, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump's remarks on former Veterans Affairs Nominee Ronny Jackson. Plus more on the confirmation of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Interviews with Jonathan Easley of The Hill, Rep. Tim Ryan, Democrat of Ohio, and Phillip Rucker, White House Bureau Chief for The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-25 (1 hr. - April 25, 2018)

    Today's program looks at French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks before a joint session of Congress. Plus, the Supreme Court hears the TrumpVHawaii Case. Interviews with Richard Wolf of USA Today and Nancy Cook of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-24 (1 hr. 1 min. - April 24, 2018)

    Today's program at President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the White House and their joint press conference. Interviews with Bob Cusack of The Hill, Rick Noack of The Washington Post, and Rep. Lee Zeldin, Republican of New York.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-23 (37 min. 13 sec. - April 23, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the nomination of CIA Director Mike Pompeo to be Secretary of State, plus French President Emmanuel Marcon. Interviews with Laura Litvan of Bloomberg, Will Marshall of Progressive Policy, and Emily Heil of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-20 (33 min. 52 sec. - April 20, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the National Cannabis Policy Summit, a Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) briefing, and Sen. Chuck Schumer supporting federal pot decriminalization. Also the State Dept releases its annual human rights report, and one of Starbuacks' anti-racial-bias curriculum designers, NAACP's Sherilynn Ifill, on what she wants to accomplish.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-19 (1 hr. - April 19, 2018)

    Today's program looks the latest developments in Syria, with Karen DeYoung of The Washington Post. New information on the Mueller investgation with Andrew Desiderio of The Daily Beast. Interview Alan Gomez of USA Today on the new President of Cuba. Darren Samuelson of Politico joins us to talk about Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-18 (1 hr. 1 min. - April 18, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the President Trump's remarks about CIA Director Mike Pompeo's trip to North Korea. Plus more on the AUMF with Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia. We also speak with Anita McBride, former Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush about the legacy of her mother in law and First Lady Barbara Bush.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-17 (1 hr. - April 17, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the emergecy of a Southwest Flight that landed in Philadelphia plus more on Syria, the President, and tax day. Interviews with Gordon Lubold of The Wall Street Journal, Heather Caygle of Politico, and Richard Wolf of USA Today.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-16 (59 min. 1 sec. - April 16, 2018)

    Today's program looks at Syria, the President's lawyer Michael Cohen, and tax day. Interviews include Josh Gerstein of Politico, Sally Person of the Washington Times on Syria, Robert Barnes of The Washington Post on SCOTUS, and Jordain Carney of The Hill on the week ahead in Congress.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-12 (1 hr. 1 min. - April 12, 2018)

    Today's program looks the confirmation hearing for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. With an interview with Nahal Toosi of Politico. Plus more on Syria with Speaker Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. We interview Gordon Lubold of the Wall Street Journal.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-11 (59 min. 5 sec. - April 11, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the retirement of Speaker Paul Ryan. We speak with Daniel Strauss, a campaign reporter with Politico. Plus more on Facebook with CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Recode's Kurt Wagner. We also speak with Rep. Jim McGovern, Democrat of Massachusetts about Speaker Ryan's retirement and a return to regular order.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-10 (59 min. 39 sec. - April 10, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the Senate Judiciary and Senate Commerce Committees hearing with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. We speak with POLITICO's Daniel Lippman on what's next. Plus The Washington Post's Michael Kranish talks about the FBI raid on President Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen and what it means.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-09 (59 min. 37 sec. - April 9, 2018)

    Today's program looks at emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on the conflict in Syria. The Daily Beast's Christopher Dickey joins us from Paris to discuss. Plus more on the week ahead with The Hill's editor Bob Cusack.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-06 (29 min. 33 sec. - April 6, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the President Trump's considering more tariffs on Chinese goods, sanctioning more Russian oligarchs, and deciding to not attend the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner. Also, former Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI) dies.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-05 (54 min. 5 sec. - April 5, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the Trump Administration's decision to send National Guard troops with the U.S.-Mexico border with Alan Ota of CQ/Roll Call, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's testimony on data privacy next week before Congress with Washington Examiner's Anna Giaritelli, and a UN Security Council meeting on the poisoning of a former Russia spy.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-03 (1 hr. 1 min. - April 3, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump's remarks on using the military to secure the Mexico border. David Jackson of USA Today joins us to talk about his remarks. Plus Nancy Cook of Politico joins us to talk about EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Ruth Simon of the Wall Street Journal talks taxes. Reid Wilson of The Hill talks about teacher strikes across the country and what's next.

  • Washington Today - 2018-04-02 (32 min. 35 sec. - April 2, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House with President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Jordan Fabian of The Hill joins us to talk about the President's phone call with Russian leader Vladamir Putin and we look back at MLK.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-30 (31 min. 48 sec. - March 30, 2018)

    Today's program looks at Border Patrol Chief Ronald Vitiello's update on U.S.-Mexico border wall funding and construction, U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tension in the South China Sea, and countering terrorism.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-29 (35 min. 42 sec. - March 29, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump's remarks on infrastructure in Richfield Ohio today. Eugene Muleron of Transport Times joins us to talk about the President's plan. Plus more on the US Military paying for the border wall with Mexico and Russia expells US diplomats.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-28 (51 min. sec. - March 28, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the firing of VA Secretary David Shulkin with Daniel Lippman of Politico. Plus Jim Tankersley of The New York Times joins us to talk about the new trade deal with the Republic of Korea. Jonathan Easley of The Hill speaks with us about the upcoming midterm elections and Lorraine Woellert of Politico gives us the latest on Stormy Daniels.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-27 (1 hr. - March 27, 2018)

    Today's program looks at testinomy before in London of Christopher Whylie of Cambridge Analytica with an interview with Elizabeth Dwoskin of The Washington Post. Plus more on Russia after yesterday's expulsion with Nahal Toosi of Politico. The Hill's Reid Wilson discusses the new census question about immigration, and Adam Michael of Heritage talks about taxes.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-26 (1 hr. - March 26, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the expulsion of 60 Russian diplomats from the United States with Katie Rogers of The New York Times. Plus more on the China and USA relationship with Bob Davis of The Wall Street Journal. Reaction to the Stormy Daniels story from the White House and Margaret Sullivan of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-23 (34 min. 23 sec. - March 23, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the President Trump signing the omnibus spending bill into law, but being upset by some of what's in it and what's been left out, discussions in Washington ahead on gun violence and school safety ahead of Saturday's March For Our Lives, and the Justice Department announces indictments against nine Iranians for cybertheft of secrets from U.S. universities and government agencies.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-22 (1 hr. - March 21, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the passage of the omnibus in the House with The Washington Post's Ed O'Keefe. Plus more on China and trade with Jim Tankersley of The New York Times. Rebecca Ballhaus of the Wall Street Journal joins us to talk about President Trump's legal team and Susan Page of USA Today stopped by the CSPAN Studios to talk about this weekend's March for Life.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-21 (1 hr. - March 21, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the first press conference by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell with an interview with the Wall Street Journal's David Harrison. Plus more on Cambridge Analytica with The Washington Post's Michael Kranish. And Politico's Healther Caygle reports the latest from omnibus talks on Capitol Hill.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-20 (1 hr. 1 min. - March 20, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the President's call with Russian PM Vladamir Putin, with reaction from WH Press Secretary Sarah Sanders. Plus more on the omnibus with Speaker Paul Ryan and Mike Lillis of The Hill. Darren Samuelson of Politico on President Trump's legal team and Byron Tau of the Wall Street Journal on Facebook and election impacts.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-19 (1 hr. 1 min. - March 19, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Donald Trump's remarks on opioids in New Hampshire. More on the Russia investigation with Rep. Peter King, Republican of New York and Mile Allen, co-founder of Axios. Plus Kristina Peterson outlines the week ahead in Congress.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-16 (34 min. 16 sec. - March 16, 2018)

    Today's program looks at more White House response to reports of potential staff changes, the FY2018 Omnibus Spending Bill with CQ Roll Call's Kellie Mejdrich,remembering the late Rep. Louise Slaugther (D-NY), and Sunshine Week with Rick Blum of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-15 (1 hr. 3 min. - March 15, 2018)

    Today's program looks at staff changes at the White House and new information on Russia with Peter Baker of The New York Times, Plus more on gun legislation with Representative Dan Killdee, Democrat of Michigan. And the Wall Street Journal's Andrew Ackerman.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-14 (1 hr. 3 min. - March 14, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the UK's decision to expell 23 Russian inteligence operatives. Plus students across the country walk out of class for gun control. Interviews with Jenny Gross of the Wall Street Journal, Jeff Cox of CNBC, Professor Larry Sabato, and Mike Debonis of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-13 (1 hr. 4 min. - March 13, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Donald Trump's firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. We talk with Washington Post's Philip Rucker about the firing and nomination of CIA Director Mike Pompeo to be the next Secretary of State, and with USA Today's Bart Jansen about Deputy CIA Director Gina Haspel's nomination to replace Pompeo. Also, President Trump visits San Diego to inspect border wall prototypes. And we speak with NY Times' Alan Rappaport about the Trump Admininistration disapproving the Broadcom-Qualcomm merger.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-12 (1 hr. 1 min. - March 12, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Donald Trump's latest gun and school safety proposals with Time's Tessa Berenson, the nerve agent attack on a former Russia spy with British Prime Minister Theresa May and USA Today's Kim Hjelmegaard and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on possibly lifting the U.S. travel ban on Chad.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-09 (31 min. 48 sec. - March 9, 2018)

    Today's program looks at reaction to recent decisions by President Trump to meet with North Korea's leader and impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Also, Gov. Rick Scott (R-FL) signs a gun violence prevention bill.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-08 (1 hr. 1 min. - March 8, 2018)

    Today's program looks at news on the relationship between North Korea and South Korea. Plus more on President Trump's signing of tariffs with Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times. And more the the Russia investigation with Devlin Barrett of The Washington Post. Plus, we talked to Steve Bousquet of The Tampa Bay Times on gun legislation in Florida.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-07 (1 hr. 1 min. - March 7, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the relationship between President Trump and Stormy Daniels with Michael Rothfeld of The Wall Street Journal. Plus more on tariffs and trade with Healther Long of The Washington Post. David Catanese of The Pittsburg Gazette joins us to talk about the Congressional Race in PA, and State Senator Greg Steube of Florida discusses his bill on Daylight Savings Time.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-06 (1 hr. 1 min. - March 6, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the resignation of White House Economic Advisor Gary Cohn, with Politico's Daniel Lippman. Plus more on North Korea with Toby Dalton of The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. We talk to Paul Berger of the Wall Street Journal about the Gateway Project in New York and Doug Palmer of Politico on NAFTA.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-05 (1 hr. 3 min. - March 5, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the President's meeting with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu with guest Aaron David Miller of the Wilson Center. Plus more on the Dodd Frank Bill in the Senate with Erica Werner of The Washington Post and on tariffs with Josh Barro of Business Insider. Finally a look at interns and NDA's with Rachel Wolfe of Vox.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-02 (33 min. sec. - March 2, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the Rev. Billy Graham funeral in Charlotte, North Carolina, DNC Chair Tom Perez on the upcoming U.S. House seat special election in Pennsylvania and Sen. John Cornyn on Texas Independence Day.

  • Washington Today - 2018-03-01 (1 hr. 1 min. - March 1, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. Interviews with Former White House Chief of Staff Mack McLarty on the Trump Administration, Steve Heydemann of the Brookings Institution on Syria, and William Booth of The Washington Post on Brexit.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-28 (1 hr. - February 28, 2018)

    Today's program discusses the resignation of Trump Administration Communications Director Hope Hicks with Nick Fandos of The New York Times. Plus more on President Trump and his relationship with Attorney General Jeff Sessions with Politico's Josh Gerstein. And we talk to Jeff Mordock of The Washington Times on the location of the FBI headquarters.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-27 (1 hr. 3 min. - February 27, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the downgrade of Jared Kushner's security clearance with Shane Harris of The Washington Post. Plus, Mike Debonis of The Washington Post joins us to talk abou guns and Congress. Jonathan Easley of The Hill speaks about President Trump's 2020 election bid, and Steve Liesman of CNBC speaks with us about the economy and new Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-26 (1 hr. 1 min. - February 26, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the President's remarks to the nation's governors on gun violence. Plus interviews with Al Hoffman Jr., Mona Charen of being booed at CPAC, Jim Miller on NAFTA, and Alex Ward on China.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-23 (30 min. 28 sec. - February 23, 2018)

    Today's program includes Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on new U.S. sanctions against North Korea, President Donald Trump on the security clearance for adviser/son-in-law Jared Kushner, more on the debate over guns after the Florida school shooting, and a bipartisan group of governors unveil a health care reform plan.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-22 (59 min. 48 sec. - February 21, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the Conservative Political Action Fund conference with reamarks from Vice President Mike Pence and NRA Chairman Wayne LaLaPierre. The Hill's Jonathan Easley joins the program to talk about President Trump's views on gun violence and his relationship with the NRA. Plus Josh Gerstein of Politico joins the program to talk about the latest in the Russia investigation and new charges against former Trump Campaign Chair Paul Manafort.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-21 (1 hr. 3 min. - February 21, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the listening session on gun violence at The White House with President Trump. We talk to Sean Sullivan of The Washington Post on what's next. Plus more on Syria with Luke Coffey of The Heritage Foundation and background checks at the White House with Julie Davis of The New York Times.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-20 (1 hr. - February 20, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the latest the Russia Investigation with Kyle Cheney of The Hill. Plus more on the shooting in Florida with Eugene Scott. Plus more on the new congressional districts in PA with Jonathan Lai of the Phildephia Inquirer.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-16 (38 min. 49 sec. - February 16, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the indictments of Russian individuals and companies on charges of interfering with U.S. elections, Mitt Romney's announcement that he's running of U.S. Senator from Utah, and an update on flu season from the CDC.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-15 (59 min. 19 sec. - February 15, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the latest on the shooting in Parkland, Florida and the latest on a Senate immigration bill. Interviews with USA Today's Will Cummings on the AR-15, the gun model that has been often used in mass shootings; Politico's Ted Hesson on the state of play in Senate on immigration; and former HUD Secretary Julian Castro on his speech before New Hampshire Young Democrats on Friday.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-14 (1 hr. 2 min. - February 14, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the latest on the shooting in Parkland, Florida. Plus more on immigration from the Senate floor and Aaron Blake of The Washington Post joins the program to talk about Former WH Staff Secretary Rob Porter. Benjamin Kesling of The Wall Street Journal talks about cabinet officails air travel and Rep. Rob Bishop, Republican of Utah talks about his meeting with the President on infrstructure.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-13 (59 min. sec. - February 13, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the immigration debate in the Senate with remarks from congressional leaders and an interview with Dean DeChiaro of CQ Roll Call. Plus more on former White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter at Senate Intelligence. With an interview with Heather Long of The Washington Post on the 2019 budget.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-12 (1 hr. 1 min. - February 12, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the release of the FY 2019 budget by the Trump Administration with remarks from the President and OMB Director Mick Mulvaney. Interviews with Jenniffer Scholtes of Poitico on the budget, Niels Lesniewski of CQ Roll Call on immigration in the Senate and Casey Dinges of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-09 (37 min. 14 sec. - February 9, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Donald Trump's comments on former WH aide Rob Porter resigning after domestic abuse allegations, a recap of Congressional passage of a government funding bill very late last night, and Washington Post technology reporter Brian Fung on possible federal regulation of virtual currencies like Bitcoin.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-08 (1 hr. 2 min. - February 8, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the ongoing negotiations to keep the government opened and funded and the departure of White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter amid harassment allegations. Interviews with Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, CQ Roll Call's Niels Lesniewski, Club for Growth President David McIntosh & The Washington Post's RuthMarcus.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-07 (1 hr. - February 7, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the budget deal proposed by the Senate Majority and Minority Leaders, plus House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi holds the floor for the longest speech in House history. Interviews with Phillip Rucker of The Washington Post on President Trump's military parade and Chris Potter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on the Pensylvania Congressional Race. Plus Alex Bolton the budget negotations in the Senate.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-06 (59 min. 35 sec. - February 6, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the current state of government funding which runs out on February 8th, with an interview with Scott Wong of The Hill. Plus more on the economy with The Washington Post's opinion writer Catherine Rampell. Plus more on the memo release with The Washignton Time's Dan Boylan.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-05 (59 min. 35 sec. - February 5, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the release of the House Intelligence Committee decision to release the Democrat's memo on the FBI, plus we look at the stock market. Interviews with Daniel Lippman of Politico, Steve Liesman of CNBC, Rep. Paul Sarbanes, Democrat of Maryland, and Amber Phillips of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-02 (36 min. 45 sec. - February 2, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the release of the House Intelligence Committee Republican memo alleging FBI surveillance abuse of the Trump presidential campaign, with an interview with USA Today's Brad Heath. Also, an interview with Federal News Radio's Jason Miller on the president's call to be able to more easily fire federal workers due to misconduct.

  • Washington Today - 2018-02-01 (1 hr. 2 min. - February 1, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the latest with the FBI memo, the GOP Congressional Retreat, and the ongoing govt funding negotiations Interviews with Politico's JakeSherman and Time's Bill Henniger on the Trump administration's push for nuclear power.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-31 (1 hr. 2 min. - January 31, 2018)

    Today's program looks at reaction to President Donald Trump's first State of the Union Address from members of Congress. Plus a train crash carrying members of the Republican party. Interviews with Elana Schor of Politico, Brian Riedl of the Manhattan Institute, Devilin Barrett of The Washington Post, and Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-30 (1 hr. 1 min. - January 30, 2018)

    Today's program looks at tonight's State of the Union speech by President Trump. Interviews include Karen Tumulty of The Washington Post, Kyle Cheney of Politico, and Craig Stevens of GAIN.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-29 (1 hr. - January 29, 2018)

    Today's program looks at tomorrow's State of the Union address by President Donald Trump. With interviews from Jonathan Swan of AXIOS and Merecedes Schlapp, Director of Strategic Communicatons for The White House. Plus Matt Apuzzo of The New York Times on Andrew McCabe of the FBI.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-26 (34 min. 18 sec. - January 26, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Donald Trump's speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Politico reporter Sarah Ferris on DACA and federal spending negotiations, and former Republican Presidential candidate Jeb Bush on Education Savings Accounts.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-25 (1 hr. 1 min. - January 25, 2018)

    Today's program looks at President Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the ongoing negotiations on DACA, and the FBI text messages.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-24 (59 min. 27 sec. - January 24, 2018)

    Today's program looks at a review of judicial oversight with Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley. Plus more on DACA and the budget. Interviews with Kyle Cheney of Politico, Laura Litvan of Bloomberg, and Jeff Greenfield and his piece for Politico Magazine.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-23 (1 hr. 2 min. - January 23, 2018)

    Today's program looks at reaction to the government shutdown with remarks from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Interviews with Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times, Josh Gerstein of Politico, Erin Ailsworth of The Wall Street Journal and Greg Stohn of Bloomberg.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-22 (1 hr. 1 min. - January 22, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the government shutdown, with in-studio guest Bob Cusack, Editor in Chief of The Hill. Plus Julie Pace, Washington Bureau Chief of the AP, White House Principal Deputy Secretary Rajh Shah, Republican Congressman Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania, and Congressman Gerry Connolly, Democrat of Virginia.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-20 (1 hr. 3 min. - January 20, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the government shutdown, with The Hill's Alex Bolton. Plus Ed O'Keefe of The Washington Post, and Deputy White House Press Secretary Hogan Gidley.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-19 (27 min. 27 sec. - January 19, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the potential of a federal government shutdown, and President Trump speaking to the anti-abortion March for Life.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-18 (59 min. 6 sec. - January 18, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the CR before the House and what will happen in the Senate. Interviews with Niels Lesnewski of CQ and Jerry Seib of the Wall Street Journal.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-17 (1 hr. 1 min. - January 17, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the CR with the Senate and the House, plus the White House Press Briefing with Sarah Sanders. Interviews with Gerry Connolly, Democrat of Virginia, Alex Bolton of The Hill, and Darren Samuelsohn of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-16 (1 hr. - January 16, 2018)

    Today's program looks at government funding, the President's physical results, and the Senate Judiciary hearing with DHS Secretary Kristjen Nielson. Interviews with Nancy Cordes of CBS News, Ed O'Keefe of The Washington Post, and Congressman Dave Brat, Republican of Virginia.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-12 (32 min. 16 sec. - January 12, 2018)

    Today's program includes President Donald Trump signing a MLK holiday proclamation, Sen. Dick Durbin and Speaker Paul Ryan on what the president said in a White House immigration meeting yesterday about Haiti and African nations, and Politico's Sarah Ferris on federal budget negotiations.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-11 (59 min. 54 sec. - January 11, 2018)

    Today's program includes an interview with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and Senator Bob Casey of PA.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-10 (1 hr. - January 10, 2018)

    Today's program looks at immigration and DACA with remarks from President Trump. Plus more on the Russia investigation. Interviews with Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia on the 2018 midterm elections and Rock Noack, of The Washington Post on Russia. Plus Dave De Luce of Foreign Policy Magazine on North Korea.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-09 (1 hr. - January 9, 2018)

    Today's program looks at immigration and DACA with remarks by President Trump and Congressional leaders. Interviews with Gregory Korte of USA Today, Nick Fandoes of The New York Times, and Sara Randazzo of the Wall Street Journal.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-08 (1 hr. - January 8, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the Russia investigation with Kristen Welker of NBC News and the week ahead in Congress with Senate Congressional leaders and Jordain Carney of The Hill. Plus more on Oprah's remarks at the Golden Globes with Aaron Blake of The Washington Post and the 2018 primaries with Kevin Robillard of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-05 (35 min. 1 sec. - January 5, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the emergency UN Security Council meeting on anti-government protests in Iran, President Trump's meeting this weekend with Congressional Republicans at Camp David, and former Obama and George W. Bush White House press aides on the new book "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House."

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-04 (1 hr. 1 min. - January 4, 2018)

    Today's program looks at the NYSE closing above 25,000 points. Plus more on the book by Michael Woolfe on President Trump and the Virginia Delegates race. Interviews with Peter Morici of The Washington Times, Jim Puzzanghera of the LA Times, Peter Baker of the New York Times, and David Graham of The Atlantic.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-03 (1 hr. 2 min. - January 3, 2018)

    Today's program looks at response from the White House to comments made by former White House Advisor Steve Bannon. Plus the start of the 115th Congress in the Senate and a look at the debt. Interviews with Alex Isenstadt of Politico, Mike Lillis of The Hill, and Bob Bixby of The Concord Coalition.

  • Washington Today - 2018-01-02 (34 min. 34 sec. - January 2, 2018)

    Today's program looks at remarks from UN Ambassador Nikki Haley about Iran, Pakistan, and North Korea. Plus the first press briefing of 2018 with WH Press Secretary Sarah Sanders. Interviews with Jonah Shepp of New York Magazine, Sean Sullivan of The Washington Post, and Andrew Restuccia of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2017-12-22 (31 min. 24 sec. - December 22, 2017)

    Today's program looks at President Donald Trump's signing into law the temporary government spending bill and tax reform bill, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's year end news conference, and Republican strategist Roger Stone on the chance of the Cabinet invoking the 25th Amendment and removing the President.

  • Washington Today - 2017-12-21 (1 hr. 3 min. - December 21, 2017)

    This program looks at the passage of the CR in the House, with an interview with Lisa Mascaro of The LA Times and Rep. Andy Harris, Republican of Maryland. Plus an interview with Paul Kane of the Washington Post on Tom Winter of NBC News.

  • Washington Today - 2017-12-20 (1 hr. 1 min. - December 20, 2017)

    This program looks the passage of the tax bill by both the Senate and the House. With remarks from Congressional leaders and President Trump. Plus interviews with Democrat Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Gerry Connolly of Virginia. Plus Politico's Bernie Becker and Editor of The Hill Bob Cusack.

  • Washington Today - 2017-12-19 (37 min. 45 sec. - December 19, 2017)

    This program looks the tax bill before the House and Senate. With an interview with Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times.

  • Washington Today - 2017-12-18 (58 min. 38 sec. - December 18, 2017)

    This program looks at the UN Vote today on Jerusalem, tax cuts, and the train derailment in Washington state. Interviews with Cristina Marcos of The Hill, Rep. Don Beyer, a Democrat of Virginia, Niel Gardiner of The Heritage Foundation, and Greg Korte of USA Today.

  • Washington Today - 2017-12-14 (1 hr. - December 14, 2017)

    This program looks at net-neutrality with Geoffrey Fowler of the Washington Post and Speaker Paul Ryan with Tim Alberta of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2017-12-13 (1 hr. - December 13, 2017)

    This program looks at the tax bill with reaction from President Trump and members of Congress. Plus more on the House Judiciary hearing on the Russia Investigation and reaction to Alabama Senate race results. Interviews with Alexander Bolton of The Hill, Gabe Debenedetti of Politico, and Chris Mergerian of The LA Times.

  • Washington Today - 2017-12-12 (59 min. 58 sec. - December 12, 2017)

    This program looks at President Trump's tweets this morning about Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York. With interviews with Daniel Lippman of Politico, Amy Yurkainin on the AL Senate Race, Tony Newmyer of the Washington Post on the Tax plan, and Todd Ruger of CQ on President Trump's judicial nominees before the Senate.

  • Washington Today - 2017-12-11 (1 hr. - December 11, 2017)

    This program looks at President Trump's sexual harassment accusers plus an interview with Rebecca Ballhaus of the Wall Street Journal. Plus a preview of tomorrow's AL Senate election with Gabriel Debenedetti of Politico. And we take a look at the Republican tax plan with Dave Boyer of The Washington Times.

  • Washington Today - 2017-12-08 (27 min. 7 sec. - December 8, 2017)

    This program looks at the long-term federal spending negotiations in Congress and the White House, the DNC Unity Reform Commission meeting, and the UN Security Council emergency meeting on President Trump naming Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

  • Washington Today - 2017-12-07 (59 min. 16 sec. - December 7, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the resignation of Senator Al Franken with CBS New's Capitol Hill Correspondent Nancy Cordes. Plus more on today's House Judiciary Hearing with FBI Director Christopher Wray with Josh Gerstein of Politico and Devlin Barrett of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2017-12-06 (1 hr. 2 min. - December 6, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today lookss at the President's decision on Jerusalem with New York Times White House Correspondent Mark Landler. More on Senator Al Fraken with Jordan Carney of The Hill. Rep. Louise Slaughter of New York talks to us about the CR and TIME Magazine's Eliana Docketernan speaks with us about Time person of the year.

  • Washington Today - 2017-12-05 (1 hr. 1 min. - December 5, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at today's SCOTUS case with Adam Liptak of The New York Times, Ed O'Keefe of The Washington Post, and McKay Coppins of The Atlantic on VPOTUS Mike Pence.

  • Washington Today - 2017-12-04 (1 hr. 1 min. - December 4, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Republican tax bill and the week ahead in Congress with The Hill's Editor in Chief Bob Cusack. With more on the tax plan with former OMB Director Jim Miller. We also talk to Robert Barnes of the Washington Post on the Cake Case that goes before the Supreme Court tomorrow.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-30 (1 hr. 1 min. - November 30, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at sexual harassment allegations against Rep. John Conyers of Michigan. Plus more on the status of the Republican's tax bill in the Senate with Bernie Becker of Politico. Aaron Blake of The Washington Post joins the disucssion on Secretary of Rex Tillerson and Time Magazine's W.J. Hennigan with this week's cover story.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-29 (1 hr. - November 29, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Republican Tax plan and the budget. With Scott Wong of The Hill. Plus more on sexual harassment and Capitol Hill. And Megar Garber of The Atlantic talks about the firing of Matt Lauer from NBC's Today Show. Plus, Bruce Klinger of the Heritage Foundation speaks about North Korea.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-28 (1 hr. 1 min. - November 28, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the state of negotiations on a agreement to keep the government funded and the prospects for the Senate GOP tax reform bill.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-27 (1 hr. 3 min. - November 27, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at tax refrom in the Senate with Senate Finance Committee Chair Orrin Hatch. Plus more on the Alabama Senate Race and the CFPB. Interviews with Bernie Becker of Politico, The Washington Post's Renae Merle, and Lawrence Specker of the Press-Register.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-21 (34 min. 26 sec. - November 21, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the pardoning of the turkeys by President Trump. With interviews Lloyd Grove Editor at Large of The Daily Beast, Melissa Nann Burke of The Detroit News, and Brent Kendall of The Wall Street Journal.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-20 (34 min. 26 sec. - November 20, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's remarks on North Korea with interviews with David Nakamura of The Washington Post and Bruce Klinger of The Heritage Foundation. Plus more on sexual harassment with WH Press Secretary Sarah Sanders. And an interview with Politico's Josh Gerstein on Paul Manafort and Michael Flynn.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-17 (37 min. 24 sec. - November 17, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Senate Finance Committee's passage of the Republican tax reform bill and how it differs from the House-passed version, the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee's passage of a bill on oil & gas drilling in ANWR, Sen. Richard Blumenthal on a bipartisan firearm background check bill, and the opening of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-16 (57 min. 58 sec. - November 16, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the passage of the Republican Tax Plan in the House, with an interview with Cristina Marcos of The Hill. Plus more on the Roy Moore and Senator Al Franken with an interview with Aaron Blake of The Washington Post. And Devilin Barrett of The Washington Post on the mistrial of Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-14 (1 hr. - November 14, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at Attorney General Jeff Session's testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, the Republican Tax Plan before the Senate Finance Committee, and the Alabama Senate race. Interviews with Andrea Noble of The Washington Times, James Hohmann of The Washington Post, and Rebecca Ballhaus of The Wall Street Journal.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-10 (32 min. 24 sec. - November 10, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's speech to the APEC Summit in Vietnam on trade, sexual misconduct allegations against Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore, and how House and Senate Republican tax reform efforts will play out next week.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-09 (1 hr. 3 min. - November 9, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Republican Tax plan as it passes through the House Ways and Means Committee. With an interview with Naomi Jagoda of The Hill. Plus more on President Trump's trip to Asia with Jonathan Pollack of the Brookings Institution. And we look at drilling in ANWR with The Huffington Post's Chris D'Angelo.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-08 (1 hr. - November 8, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the day after the 2017 election, with wins for Democrats in both New Jersey and Virginia. Columnist Jeff Shapiro of the Richmond Times Dispatch joins us. Plus more on President Trump's trip to China with Peter Brookes of the Heritage Foundation.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-07 (31 min. 44 sec. - November 7, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's trip to Asia, more on the Republican tax plan, and and guns. Plus an interview with Siobhan of The Wall Street Journal on the tax plan.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-06 (37 min. 34 sec. - November 6, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the House GOP Tax Reform Bill mark up, plus more on the shooting in Texas and the assault in Kentucky of Sen. Rand Paul. Interviews with Stephen Dinan, of The Washington Times, Gerald Seib of The Wall Street Journal, and Ed O'Keefe of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-03 (34 min. 24 sec. - November 3, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at House Ways and Means Chair Kevin Brady defending the Republican tax cut plan, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi criticizing it, and a lot ahead to Monday's mark-up with a CQ/Roll Call reporter Lindsey McPherson. Also, the House passes a Children's Health Insurance Program reauthorization, and President Donald Trump leaves for a trip to Asia.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-02 (1 hr. 1 min. - November 2, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the release of the Republican Tax Plan, with remarks by President Trump, Speaker Ryan, and Ways and Means Chair Kevin Brady. Interviews with Colin Wilhelm of Politico. Plus, more on the new Federal Reserve Chair with Katie Davidson of The Wall Street Journal and Aaron Blake on Donna Brazile.

  • Washington Today - 2017-11-01 (1 hr. 1 min. - November 1, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at reaction to the terrorist attack in New York City, with remarks from President Trump, Congressional leadership, and Press Secretary Sarah Sanders. Plus more on tax reforma and the Federal Reserve Chair. Interviews with Jordan Fabian of The Hill, Siobhan Hughes of The Wall Street Journal, and Patrick Murray, Director of Monnmouth University polling.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-30 (59 min. 58 sec. - October 30, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Former President Trump Campaign Director Paul Manafort's indictment, with Phillip Bump of the Washington Post. Peter Brown of Quinnipiac, Nancy Scola of Politico and Adam Michel of The Heritage Foundation.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-27 (31 min. 58 sec. - October 27, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the $300 million no-bid contract to Whitefish Energy to repair Puerto Rico's electrical grid, an ICE briefing on the opioid National Public Health Emergency declaration, former Health Secretary Sylvia Burwell on advice to the new secretary, and VP Mike Pence at Minot AFB in North Dakota.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-26 (1 hr. - October 26, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the budget deal and what it means for tax reform. Plus, more on the opioid crisis. Interviews with Elana Shor of POLITICO, Christopher Glazek of Esquire Magazine, and Rep. Luis Gutierrez, Democrat of Illinois.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-25 (59 min. 51 sec. - October 25, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the House while they take up the Budget. Plus President Trump speaks with reporters before heading to Texas. Interviews with Devlin Barrett, of The Washington Post, Leigh Ann Caldwell of NBC News, and Former NATO General Secretary Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-24 (1 hr. 1 min. - October 24, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the announcement of Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona that he will not be seeking re-election. Plus more on the fight between Senator Bob Corker and President Trump. Interviews with Kyle Cheney of Politico, Lisa Mascaro of The LA Times, and Clint Hill on JFK.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-23 (1 hr. - October 23, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks remarks from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford on the events in Niger. A look ahead to the week in Congress with The Hill Editor Bob Cusack. Plus more on Senator John McCain with Louis Nelson of Politico and Secretary Tillerson with Josh Rogin of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-20 (29 min. 30 sec. - October 20, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Rep. Frederica Wilson-WH Chief of Staff John Kelly dispute, the investigation into the ISIS ambush in Niger that killed 4 U.S. troops, the Senate passing a Budget Resolution in a step towards tax cuts, and First Lady Melania Trump donating her inaugural gown to the Smithsonian Institution.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-18 (1 hr. - October 19, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at remarks by Chief of Staff John Kelly, with more on the story from Jordan Fabian of The HIll. Plus, more on health care with Tom Howell Jr. of the Washington Times.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-18 (59 min. 15 sec. - October 18, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the testimony of Attorney General Jeff Sessions infront of the Senate Judiciary Comm. With an interview with Alan Neuhauser of U.S. News and World Report, plus more on the Senate budget with Sarah Ferris of Politico. And we look at the stock market with reporting by Ben Eisen of The Wall Street Journal.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-17 (1 hr. - October 17, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at a possible deal between Democrats and Republicans on health care for the next two years. With remarks from Senate H.E.L.P. Chair Lamar Alexander and Ranking Member Patty Murray. Interviews with Alex Bolton of The Hill and Andrew Siddons of CQ.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-16 (1 hr. - October 16, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at a press conference by President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Topics convered included health care, tax reform, Niger, Russia, and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Plus interviews with David Nakamura of The Washington Post, Newt Minnow, and Rep. Andy Harris.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-13 (33 min. 51 sec. - October 13, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks President Donald Trump not certifying the Iran Nuclear Deal, with reaction from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Also, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Obamacare subsidy cuts and House Speaker Paul Ryan in Puerto Rico on hurricane relief.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-12 (1 hr. - October 12, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at remarks from White House Chief of Staff John Kelly during the press briefing. Plus President Trump signs an Executive Order on health care. Interviews with Peter Sullivan of The Hill, Ed O'Keefe of The Washington Post, and Katy Steinmetz of TIME.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-11 (58 min. 10 sec. - October 11, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today includes more on NAFTA with President Trump and Canandian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. We interview Sean Higgins of The Washington Examiner for more on the story. Plus, Heritage Foundation's Adam Michel on the GOP and tax reform.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-10 (1 hr. 1 min. - October 10, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today is LIVE from the White House, with CBS White House Correspondent Major Garrett, Margaret Talev Senior White House Correspondent for Bloomberg, and retired ABC News White House correspondent Ann Compton. Plus a sit down interview with White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-06 (35 min. 1 sec. - October 6, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Trump Administration's allowing more employers not to provide birth control to workers at no cost for religious or moral objections, President Trump celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and former government intelligence officials on Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-05 (59 min. 27 sec. - October 5, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today is LIVE from The Hill Newspaper in Washington, D.C. With Editor Bob Cusack, and reporters Reid Wilson, Alex Bolton, Niall Stanage, and Peter Sullivan. All discuss the topics of the day, including Las Vegas Shootings, the Senate H.E.L.P. Committee, and President Donald Trump.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-04 (1 hr. 1 min. - October 4, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today comes LIVE from Capitol Hill. With guests Rep. Dave Brat (R-VA), Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), plus POLITICO reporter Seung-Min Kim.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-03 (59 min. 18 sec. - October 3, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today gets more reactiom to the Las Vegas shootings from Congressional Leadership. Plus, the President travels to Pureto Rico to survey the damage from Hurricane Maria. Intervews with Tom Winte of NBC News, Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times, and AnnaMaria Andriotis, of the Wall Street Journal.

  • Washington Today - 2017-10-02 (1 hr. 2 min. - October 2, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today gets reaction to the shooting in Las Vegas. Interviws with Aaron Davis of The Washington Post and Avery Gardner of The Brady Campaign. Plus more on the new term of the Supreme Court with Dave Daley.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-29 (36 min. 37 sec. - September 29, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks the resignation of Health Secretary Tom Price, post-hurricane aid to Puerto Rico, Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sen. Joni Ernest (IA) on North Korea, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on energy policy, and Senate debate on FCC Chair Ajit Pai's renomination.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-28 (57 min. 49 sec. - September 28, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the return of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) first return to Congress after he was shot at a Congressional Baseball game 15 weeks ago. Interviews with Niels Lesinewski of Roll Call, Herb Jackson of USA Today, and Politico's Marc Caputo.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-27 (58 min. 46 sec. - September 27, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's tax plan with reaction from Capitol Hill. Plus more on Puerto Rico and Roy Moore's win in the AL Senate Republican Primary. Interviews with Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, Rep. Gerry Connolly, Democrat of Virginia, and Steven Mufson.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-26 (55 min. 20 sec. - September 26, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the failure to of Senate Republicans to get the votes to pass the Graham-Cassidy health care bill, with an update from Roll Call's Niels Lesniewski. Plus, more on tax reform with President Trump and an interview with Richard Rubin of The Wall Street Journal.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-25 (1 hr. - September 25, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the status of health care on Capitol Hill. With interviews with Alexander Bolton of The Hill, Rick Jervis of USA Today, and MAggie Severns of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-22 (30 min. 57 sec. - September 22, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at both sides in the Alabama Senate Republican Primary runoff election between Sen. Luther Strange and former Chief Justice Roy Moore talking about President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Gov. Paul LePage (R-ME) trying to convince Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) to vote for hte latest GOP health care bill and former DHS Sec Janet Napolitano on a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-21 (1 hr. 2 min. - September 21, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today includes more on North Korea with new sanctions announced from President Trump. Plus more on Hurricane Maria in the Atlantic. Interviews with Louis Radnofsky of The Wall Street Journal, Phillip Elliot of Time Magazine, and Aaron Blake of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-20 (1 hr. 2 min. - September 20, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today includes more from the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York City. With remarks from the President of Japan, Iran, and the Ukraine. Plus, President Trump says he has come to a decision on the future of the Iran Deal. Interviews with Jeff Mason of Reuters, Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal, Josh Dawsey of Politico, and FEMA Acting Deputy Administrator Katie Fox.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-19 (1 hr. 3 min. - September 19, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today includes President Trump at the UN and the latest on the Republican effort in the Senate to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Interviews with the LA Times's Noah Bierman on President Trump, Politico's Rachana Pradhan on heaalth care, and NY Times' Matt Apuzzo on the FBI investigation of Paul Manafort.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-18 (58 min. 41 sec. - September 18, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today includes interviews with Burgess Everett of Politico on the Graham Cassidy Bill, and David Nakamura of The Washington Post on this week's UN Meetings. More on President Trump's remarks at the UN and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-15 (31 min. 9 sec. - September 15, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today includes President Trump's and British Prime Minister Theresa May's remarks on the terrorist attack in London, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley on the North Korean Missile Launch, and a FEMA update on housing people following Hurricane Irma.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-14 (1 hr. 1 min. - September 14, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today includes more on the dinner last night between Democratic Congressional leaders and President Trump. Plus more on Hurricane Irma clean up and the NDAA. Interviews with Nancy Cordes of CBS News, Jeffrey Kluger of Time Magazine, and Peter Brookes, of The Heritage Foundation.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-13 (59 min. 12 sec. - September 13, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today includes Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on his new "Medicare for All" bill, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on his health care reform bill to provide block grants to states, President Donald Trump having dinner with Senate and House Democratic Leaders, debate on Senate amendments to the FY2018 Defense Authorization Act, and the death of former Sen. Pete Domenici (R-NM).

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-12 (57 min. 52 sec. - September 12, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the White House and Senate Democratic positions on tax reform, a FEMA update on Hurricane Irma recovery efforts, plus interviews with Politico's Sarah Ferris on Sen. Mitch McConnell's saying a federal debt ceiling increase vote won't be needed until next year, Marc Goldwein of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget on the U.S.'s $20 trillion debt, and Washington Post's Sean Sullivan on the recent rash of Congressional retirements.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-11 (59 min. 5 sec. - September 11, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the 16th anniversary of the September 11th attacks with remarks from President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and members of Congress. Plus interviews with James Hohmann of The Washington Post on Hurricane Irma, Dan Boylan of The Washington Times on the Russia investigation. and Garret Graff of Politico on today's anniversary.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-08 (31 min. 24 sec. - September 8, 2017)

    Washington Today looks at the U.S. House passing a $15.3 billion hurricane aid bill that also raises the debt ceiling and funds the federal government until December 8, President Trump and FEMA preparations for Hurricane Irma making landfall in Florida, NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia on the FY2018 education budget, and Gov. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Gov. John Kasich (R-OH) on health care reform.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-07 (57 min. 30 sec. - September 7, 2017)

    Washington Today examines the deal made between congressional leaders and the President. Plus more on Hurrican relief for Harvey and what is happening with Hurricane Irma. Interviews with Steven Dinan of The Washington Times and Darren Samuelsohn of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-06 (1 hr. 1 min. - September 6, 2017)

    Washington Today looks at the Harvey Relief, debt ceiling, budget deal reached between congressional leaders and President Trump. Plus more on DACA and and the trial of Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey. Interviews with Alex Bolton of The Hill, Dave Weigel of The Washington Post, and Eric Garcis of CQ Roll Call.

  • Washington Today - 2017-09-05 (58 min. 57 sec. - September 5, 2017)

    After a week break Washington Today is back with a new podcast. On today's podcast we talk about the President's decision on DACA, with reaction from the White House and Congress. Plus, more on the fall agenda for Congress.

  • Washington Today - 2017-08-22 (1 hr. 1 min. - August 22, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at Secretary Tillerson's remarks on President Trump's speech last night on Afghanistan. We spoke with Luke Coffey of The Heritage Foundation. Plus, more on the President's trip to Phoenix with Michael Squires of The Arizona Republic and Courtney Beesch of the Arizona State Univeristy State Press. And finally an interview with USS Indianapolis survivor Corporal Edgar Harrell.

  • Washington Today - 2017-08-21 (1 hr. 2 min. - August 21, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the President speech tonight on Afghanistan and the incident with the USS John McCain. Interviews with Tom Vanden Brook of USA Today, Steve Clemons on Afghanistan, Caitlin Huey-Burns of Real Clear Politics and Sarah Ferris of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2017-08-18 (31 min. 43 sec. - August 18, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the departure of White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on increasing racial and gender diversity in the diplomatic corps, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights debate on the violence at the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the death of a U.S. citizen in the Barcelona terrorist attack.

  • Washington Today - 2017-08-17 (1 hr. 1 min. - August 17, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the terrorist attack in Barcelona, remarks from Sen. Bob Corker of Tenn. on President Trump. With interviews with Ben Kamisar of The HIll, Rep. Steve Cohen, a Democrat of Tennesse, Toby Eckert of Politico, and Marilyn Halstead on the ecplise.

  • Washington Today - 2017-08-16 (59 min. 58 sec. - August 16, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the events in Charlottesville Virginia with the memorial service of Heahter Heyer. Interviews with David Nakamura of The Washington Post, Rep. Tim Ryan, Democrat of Ohio, and Alex Isenstadt of POLITICO.

  • Washington Today - 2017-08-14 (31 min. 47 sec. - August 14, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the events in Charlottesville, Virginia with remarks from President Trump.

  • Washington Today - 2017-08-11 (35 min. 32 sec. - August 11, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's latest comments on North Korea, its nuclear program, and its threat to fire missiles near Guam. Also, the Netroots Nation conference in Atlanta, Vice President Mike Pence at an anti-violence event in Indianapolis, and a former DHS official on diversity in the public and private cybersecurity workforce.

  • Washington Today - 2017-08-10 (59 min. 51 sec. - August 10, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at North Korea, with remarks by President Trump in New Jersey. We talk to David Martin of CBS News about the situation in North Korea and his experience covering the Pentagon. Plus, more on the relationship between President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell with The Hill reporter Jordan Fabian. And we talked to Travis Tritten of the Washington Examine on the war in Afghanistan and Alex Altman on Presidnet Trump's new chief of staff.

  • Washington Today - 2017-08-09 (59 min. 51 sec. - August 9, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the remarks on North Korea by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, and Senators John McCain of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. With an interview with David Ignatius of The Washington Post. Plus more on Iraq with Jim Michaels of USA Today and on the Russia investigation with Darren Sammuelsson of POLITICO.

  • Washington Today - 2017-08-08 (1 hr. 1 min. - August 8, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the newest reports about North Korea. Reaction from President Trump and an interview with Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma. Plus, more on the potential for tax reform in Congress with Politico reporter Rachel Bade. And The New York Times reporter Lisa Friedman speaks about the leaked climate change report.

  • Washington Today - 2017-08-07 (41 min. 2 sec. - August 7, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's trip to the ASEAN Summit, with remarks on North Korea and Russia. Interviews with John Bacon of USA Today, Fennit Nirappil of The Washington Post and Joe Barnes of the Baker Institute.

  • Washington Today - 2017-08-04 (39 min. 34 sec. - August 4, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats announcing a new crackdown on leaks of classified material, President Trump at FEMA headquarters on hurricane season preparation, and an update from Special Presidential Envoy to the Coalition to Counter ISIS Brett McGurk.

  • Washington Today - 2017-08-03 (56 min. 40 sec. - August 3, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks the Senate starting its August recess a week early, what bills and nominations passed, and what Congress faces when it returns in September; also, a new Senate bill to cut off aid to the Palestinian Authority, the latest from the State Department on Venezuela, and Senate hearing on fighting wildfires.

  • Washington Today - 2017-08-02 (1 hr. - August 2, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at new immigration plans put forth by President Trump and Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas and David Perdue of Georgia. With an interview from Ted Hesson of Politico. Plus more on trade and jobs with Democrats and specifics from Secretate of State Rex Tillerson's trip to Asia.

  • Washington Today - 2017-08-01 (59 min. 38 sec. - August 1, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the renewed health care debate on Capitol Hill with the announcement by Senate HELP Committee Chair Lamar Alexander that bi-partisan hearings will be held in September. Plus more on sanctions against Russia and tax reform. Interviews with Andrew Desiderio of The Daily Beast and Kellie Mejdrich of CQRoll Call.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-31 (59 min. 38 sec. - July 31, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the firing of White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci, and the swearing in of a new Chief of Staff John Kelly. Interviews with John Bennett of CQ Roll Call, Carlos Munoz of The Washington Times, and Paul Demko of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-28 (29 min. 17 sec. - July 28, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's naming current Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly as his new White House Chief of Staff, reaction from President Trump and House/Senate leaders to last night's defeat of a health care bill in the Senate, House passage of a Veterans Choice program extension, and former Director of Government Ethics Walter Shaub on President Trump's business holdings.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-27 (58 min. 51 sec. - July 27, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the health care debate in the Senate with a press conference from Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, John McCain of Arizona, Bill Cassidy of LA, and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin. Plus more about the White House Chief of Staff and the Alabama Senate race.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-26 (59 min. 35 sec. - July 26, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the health care debate in the Senate, plus more on the bills before the House on the budget. And more on the announcment this morning by President Trump banning transgender individuals from military service. Interviews with Mike DeBonis of The Washington Post, Nancy Oganovich of Bloomberg BNA, Louis Nelson of Politico, and Amie Parnes of The Hill.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-25 (1 hr. 2 min. - July 25, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the motion to processed in the Senate on the Republican health care bill. With reaction from Senate Republicans, Democrats, and the President. Plus more on the budget process in the House and the passage of a Russia Sanctions bill. And an interview with Robert Costa of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-24 (1 hr. 2 min. - July 24, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today examines the testimony of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. Plus more on the Senate and House Democrat's plan for the economy and the possible Senate vote tomorrow on health care. Interviews with John Bennet of CQ, Elana Schor of Politico, Cristina Marcos of The Hill, and Susan Page of USA Today.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-21 (32 min. 54 sec. - July 21, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the resignation of White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, the promotion of Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and the hiring of White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci. Also, National Press Club President Jeff Ballou on what constitutes "fake news".

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-20 (1 hr. 1 min. - July 20, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today examines the President's remarks on Attorney General Jeff Sessions during an interview with The New York Times. Plus, more on the diagnosis of Senator John McCain of Arizona and the Dream Act of 2017. Interviews with Peter Baker of The New York Times, Sean Sullivan of The Washington Post, and Massimo Calabresi of Time Magazine.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-19 (1 hr. 1 min. - July 19, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at Senate Republican's reaction to health care, as they joined President Trump for lunch at the White House. Plus news from the DOJ with AG Jeff Sessions and more on US and China relations. Interviews with Ed O'Keefe of The Washington Post, CJ Ciaramella of Reason.com and David Lauter of the LA Times.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-18 (1 hr. - July 18, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the continued debate in the Senate over health care. With reaction to their plans from both the House and the Trump Administration. Plus more on tax reform and tomrorow's House Budget Committee hearing mark up.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-17 (59 min. 42 sec. - July 17, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the health care debate on Capitol Hill and the White House. With interviews with Alex Bolton of the The Hill, Scott Clement of The Washington Post, and Mayor Hillary Schieve of Reno.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-14 (33 min. 1 sec. - July 14, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at U.S. House passage of the FY2018 Defense Authorization bill, while defeating an amendment on studying Islamic doctrine as an inspiration for terrorism; Vice President Mike Pence on the latest Senate health care bill; a House Subcomittee hearing on Social Security; and former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush at the Bush Library in Dallas.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-13 (1 hr. - July 13, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron. Plus more on health care in the Senate and the NDAA works it's way through the amendment process on the House floor. Interviews with Josh Dawsey of Politico, Eliza Collins of USA Today, and Denise Grady of The New York Times.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-12 (1 hr. 1 min. - July 12, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the nomination hearing for FBI director Christopher Wray. Plus more on the Senate and health care and the Doanld Trump Jr. Russia connection. Interviews with Jesse Byrnes of The Hill, Peter Baker of The New York Times, and Steve Liesman of CNBC.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-11 (59 min. 34 sec. - July 11, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Senate's delay in August Recess to focus on health care, the debt ceiling, and FDA funding. Plus, more on Donald Trump Jr. and Russia, with his release of his emails. Interviews with Elana Schor of Politico, Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee of Texas and Jonathan O'Connell of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-10 (1 hr. 1 min. - July 10, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Senate health care bill, with remarks from Senate leaders and the White House Legislative Director Marc Short. Also more on Syria and Russia. Interviews with Daniel Lippman of Politico, Rebecca Ballhaus The Wall Street Journal, and James Phillips of the Heritage Foundation.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-07 (33 min. 24 sec. - July 7, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's meeting with Russian President Putin at the G20 Summit in German and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's news conference afterwards, President Trump's meeting with Mexican President Nieto, and the Senate Republicans returning from recess next week to resume negotiations on a health care bill.

  • Washington Today - 2017-07-06 (40 min. 51 sec. - December 31, 1969)

    Today's Washington Today has President Trump in Poland talking about Russia and the U.S. election, North Korea, and the media; an interview with Politico's Josh Dawsey on the resignation of Office of Government Ethics Director; and Supreme Court reporters on the impact of the newest Justice, Neil Gorsuch

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-30 (36 min. sec. - June 30, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump and South Korean President Moon's joint statement in the White House Rose Garden, the health care debate in the Senate as Congress going on recess for the July 4th holiday, and the anniversary of a U.S. citizen's detention in a Venezuelan jail.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-29 (1 hr. 1 min. - June 29, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today is about the President Trump's tweets this morning with reaction from Congressional reaction and more on immigration, and health care. Interviews with Paul Kane and And Karl Vick of Time Magazine.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-28 (59 min. 37 sec. - June 28, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at Senate Intelligence hearing on Russia, and a House Armed Services hearing with UN Ambassador Nikki Hayley. Plus more on the health care debate. Interviews with Robert Barnes of The Washington Post, Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, and Ken Dilanian of NBC News.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-27 (59 min. 37 sec. - June 27, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the delay of the Senate health care bill vote, with remarks from both Senate and House Leaders. Interviews include Jennifer Haberkorn of Politico and Edmund Haislmaier of the Heritage Foundation. Also interviews with Michael Shearer of The New York Times on Syria.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-26 (59 min. 37 sec. - June 26, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Senate Republican healthcare bill, with the release of the CBO score. Reaction from The White House and the Senate. Interviews with Alex Bolton of The Hill, Eric Citron on SCOTUS, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, and Greg Sargent of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-23 (35 min. 19 sec. - June 23, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump signing a bill into law to make it easier to fire Veterans Affairs Department employees for misconduct, Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) announcing his opposition to the Senate Republican Leadershp healthcare bill, the House passing a bill to subsidize apprenticeship programs for TANF recipients, and a House subcomittee hearing on lawyers' TV ads for drug side effect lawsuits.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-22 (1 hr. - June 22, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at Senate Republican's release of their healthcare bill, with reaction from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Plus more on SCOTUS, tapes, and Representative Steve Scalise. Interviews with Eliza Collins of USA Today, Robert Barnes of The Washington Post, Rep. Mike Kelly, a Republican from PA, and David Von Drehle of Time Magazine.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-21 (1 hr. - June 21, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Russia Election investigation, the healthcare bill in the Senate, and the GA-6th election results. Interviews with Byron Tau of The Wall Street Journal, Alex Bolton of The Hill, and Heather Caygle of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-20 (1 hr. - June 20, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at tax reform, with remarks by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and VPOTUS Mike Pence. Plus more on healthcare in the Senate with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Interviews with Seth Hanlon of Center for American Progress, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal, and Julie Fleshman President of Pancreatic Cancer Network.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-19 (1 hr. - June 19, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the healthcare bill in the Senate, with remarks by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, plus more on North Korea, China, and the Georgia Sixth special election. Interviews with Jennifer Haberkorn of Politico, Tamar Hallerman of the Atlanta Journal Constitution and Robert Barnes of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-16 (31 min. 5 sec. - June 16, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump in Miami on new U.S.-Cuba policies, a hospital update on the condition of gunshot victim Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), President's Opioid Addiction Task Force Chair Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ), and actress/activist Mariska Hargitay on rape kit backlogs

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-15 (1 hr. - June 15, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the passage of a Senate Bill with Iran and Russia Sanctions, today's Congressional Baseball Game, and North Korea. Interviews with Rachel Oswald of CQ, Paul Kane of The Washington Post, and Nora Gamez Torres of the Miami Herald.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-14 (1 hr. 1 min. - June 14, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise during baseball practice this morning. Reaction from Capitol Hill and the White House. Interviews with Kyle Cheney of Politico, Mike Debonis of The Washington Post and CNBC's Steve Liesman with more on the Fed's interest rate hike.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-13 (1 hr. 4 min. - June 13, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks today's Senate Intelligence Hearing with AG Jeff Sessions. Plus more on Special Counsel Robert Mueller; the release of a US citizen by North Korea, and Presiden Trump meet's with Republican Senators to discuss healthcare.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-12 (1 hr. 1 min. - June 12, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at tomorrow's Senate Intelligence hearing with Attorney General Jeff Sessions, plus a verdict from the appeals court on President Trump's travel ban. Interviews with Louis Nelson of Politico, Andrea Noble of The Washington Times, Arian Campo-Flores of The Wall Street Journal, Karen Tumulty of The Washington Post, and Former White House Chief of Staff Ken Duberstein.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-09 (33 min. 24 sec. - June 9, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Donald Trump's reaction to former FBI Director James Comey's Congressional testimony, the next steps for the British Prime Minister after the elections, President Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on the blockade of Qatar led by Saudi Arabia over terrorism funding concerns, and HUD Secretary Ben Carson on millenials and home ownership.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-08 (1 hr. 1 min. - June 8, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Senate Intelligence Hearing with former FBI Director James Comey. Special in-studio guest Bob Cusack, Editor-in-Chief of The Hill. Plus interviews with Kevin Johnson of USA Today, John Malcolm of The Heritage Foundation, and Phil Rucker of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-07 (1 hr. - June 7, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Senate Inteligence hearing with Admiral Mike Rogers and DNI Director Dan Coats, among others. Plus, a preview of tomrorow's Senate Intelligence heairng with former FBI Director James Comey. Interviews include Dan Boylan of The Washington Times, Dan Sforza, and Alexander Bolton of The Hill.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-06 (1 hr. 1 min. - June 6, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at remarks by President Trump and Senate leadership on health care, plus more on the UK elections this week. And reaction to Thursday's schedule Senate Intelligence hearing with Former FBI Director James Comey. Interviews with Rick Noack of The Washington Post and Malachy Browne of The New York Times.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-05 (1 hr. 1 min. - June 5, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at reaction from this weekend's London Terrorist attack, with tweets from President Trump. Plus, reaction from Deputy White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Interviews include Matt Zapotosky of The Washington Post, Robin Simcox of The Heritage Foundation, and Kyle Cheney of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-02 (33 min. 29 sec. - June 2, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at reaction to the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Change Accord from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and British Leaders Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn; WH Press Secretary Sean Spicer on the May jobs report; and a preview of next week's House debate on repealing the Dodd-Frank Financial Regulations law.

  • Washington Today - 2017-06-01 (1 hr. - May 31, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's announcement from the Rose Garden that the U.S. is withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement. Interviews with Sammy Roth of The Desert Sun, Matea Gold of The Washington Post, Marina Fang of The Huffington Post, and Jonathan Martin of The New York Times.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-31 (1 hr. - May 31, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's plans on the Paris Climate agreement, with remarks from Press Secretary Sean Spicer and and Senate reaction. Plus more on Covfefe and what did it mean. Interviews with Amy Harder of Axios.com, Matt Flegenheimer of The New York Times, and Thomas Karako on ICBM Missiles.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-30 (59 min. 40 sec. - May 30, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at Sean Spicer's first press briefing since the President's trip abroad. Plus, more on SCOTUS, and the US relationship with Germany. Interviews with POLITICO reporter Alex Isenstadt, Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times, Antron Troianovski of the Wall Street Journal, and Rebecca Traister and her piece on 2016 Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-26 (36 min. 53 sec. - May 26, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meeting with British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson in the aftermath of the Manchester bombing and investigation leaks to U.S. media, President Trump's negotiating trade and climate change at the G7 summit in Italy, commencement speeches by Vice President Mike Pence, former Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, and the candidates in Thursday's special election for the U.S. House seat in Montana.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-25 (1 hr. - May 25, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at more Senate reaction to the CBO analysis of the House-passed health care bill as the Senate looks to draft its own version, OMB Director Mick Mulvaney before the Senate Budget Committee on the President's FY2018 budget proposal, the special Congressional election in Montana, and President Trump at the NATO meeting in Brussels.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-24 (59 min. 38 sec. - May 24, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the release by the Congressional Budget Office score on the health care bill passed by the House earlier this month. With a press conference by Senate Democrats and more on President Trump's meeting with the Pope.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-23 (1 hr. - May 23, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Budget released by the Trump Administration, and the terrorist attack in Manchester, England. Interviews with Paul Krawzak, of CQ and Kim Hjelmggard, of USA TODAY.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-22 (1 hr. - May 22, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's visit to Israel and his meeting with the Prime Minister. Plus, more on tomorrow's release of the 2018 Federal Budget. Interviews with David Savage of The LA Times and David Hawkings of CQ.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-19 (36 min. 15 sec. - May 19, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at Defense Secretary James Mattis' briefing on ISIS and North Korea, House Member reaction to a closed-door briefing with the Deputy Attorney General on the firing of FBI Director James Comey and the investigations into Russian interference in the U.S. election, and House debate on a bill to give probation officers authority to arrest those interfering with their work.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-18 (1 hr. 2 min. - May 18, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's press conference with the President of Colombia, with reaction to the new special counsel from the Justice Department. With reaction from both the Senate and the House. Interviews with Ed O'Keefe of The Washington Post, Jim Michaels of USA Today, and Massimo Calabresi of Time Magazine.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-17 (1 hr. - May 17, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at Fmr. FBI Chief Robert Mueller named special counsel for FBI Russia-Trump probe. More reaction from Capitol Hill from Speaker Paul Ryan and House Intel Ranking Member Adam Schiff. Interviews with Doyle McManus of The LA Times, Jonathan Easley of The Hill, and Steve Liesman of CNBC.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-16 (1 hr. 3 min. - May 16, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at a press briefing by NSA Director H.R. McMaster, remarks from Press Secretary Sean Spicer on the latest on President Trump and Russia, and President Trump's meeting the Turkish President. Interviews with Carol Lee of the Wall Street Journal and Karoun Demirjian of The Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-15 (35 min. 6 sec. - May 15, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at 9th Circuit Oral Argument, State of Hawaii v. Trump, plus more on the randsomware attacks, Syria, and Former FBI Director James Comey. Interviews with Elana Schor of Politico, Brian Fung, of The Washington Post, and Jordain Carney of The Hill.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-12 (35 min. 6 sec. - May 12, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's reactions to President Trump's tweets about media reports of conflicting Administration accouts of the firing of the FBI Director, DNC Chair Tom Perez and former RNC Chair Michael Steele on bipartisanship, a preview of President Trump's overseas trip by National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster, and former First Lady Michelle Obama on school lunch nutrition standard changes.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-11 (1 hr. - May 11, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks further into the firing of FBI Director James Comey with more from President Trump, White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Sanders, and members of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee hearing. Interviews with Peter Baker of The New York Times, Zeke Miller of Time Magazine, and John McCarthur.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-10 (1 hr. 5 min. - May 10, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the firing of FBI Director James Comey, with reaction from the President Trump, Senate reaction, and Vice President Trump. Interviews with Rep. Jerrold Nadler of New York City, Michael Isikoff, of Yahoo! News, and Jennifer Haberkorn of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-09 (59 min. 51 sec. - May 9, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the firing of FBI Director James Comey, the state of health care in the Senate, and French elections.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-05 (32 min. sec. - May 5, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the ceremony for U.S. Foreign Servicemembers who die overseas in the line of duty, White House counterterrorism adviser Sebastian Gorka on the long-term strategy to defeat ISIS, Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Geronomo Gutierrez and Vice President Mike Pence on Cinco de Mayo, White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on the next step for Obamacare repeal, and journalist Stuart Taylor on his new book, "Campus Rape Frenzy".

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-03 (1 hr. 3 min. - May 3, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at FBI Director James Comey's remarks before the Senate Judiciary hearing today, with more about the 2016 election and Russia. Plus more on the health care bill, and the spending bill. Interviews with Jordan Fabian of The Hill, and Daniel Lippman on a hearing with Sally Yates, scheduled for next week.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-04 (1 hr. 3 min. - May 4, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the passage of the AHCA in the House, the Omnibus Spending Bill in the Senate, and President Trump celebrate's the National Day of Prayer. Interviews with Ed O'Keefe of the Washington Post.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-02 (1 hr. - May 1, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the spending bill put forth by the White House and Congress, plus more on North Korea and a hearing on airlines. Interviews with Nacy Cordes of CBS News and Lauren Gardner of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2017-05-01 (1 hr. 3 min. - May 1, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the spending deal that has been reached in Congress that will fund the government through September 31st. Plus, POTUS remarks on the Civil War, and the Oval Office. Plus, interviews with Scott Wong of The Hill, Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times, Ed O'Keefe of The Washington Post, and Gabe Debendetti of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-28 (32 min. 44 sec. - April 28, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the one-week CR passed by Congress, an interview with Bloomberg BNA's Nancy Ognanovich on omnibus spending bill negotiations, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson chairing a UN Security Council meeting on North Korea, President Trump speaking to the NRA convention in Atlanta, and President Trump signing an Executive Order on off-shore oil and gas drilling.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-26 (1 hr. 2 min. - April 26, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's new tax reform plan, healthcare, Department of Homeland Security, amd North Korea. Interviews with Jennifer Haberkorn of Politico, Jordan Fabian of The Hill, and Adam Mount of CAP on North Korea.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-25 (1 hr. 2 min. - April 25, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks a the CR with remarks from Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Plus, we talk to Steven Dinan of The Washington Times of the progress on the CR, Katie Bo Williams of The Hill on Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, and Josh Meyer of Politico on Iran.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-24 (1 hr. 1 min. - April 24, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the CR with remarks by Senate and House Leaders plus White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. Also we look at President Trump's first 100 days, the elections in Frnace, and remarks by Former President Barack Obama. Interviews with Bob Cusack of The Hill, Phillip Bump of The Washington Post, and Ted Bromund of The Heritage Foundation.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-21 (26 min. 51 sec. - April 21, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's signing of executive orders and memoranda to review some tax code and financial oversight regulations from the Obama Administration, an interview with a CQ/Roll Call reporter on the government funding deadline next week, and Defense Secretary James Mattis in Israel, asked about Syria's chemical weapons stockpile.

  • The Sidebar - Special Preview: Nile Gardiner (28 min. 24 sec. - April 21, 2017)

    Every Friday C-SPAN’s The Sidebar podcast goes beyond the headlines of the stories shaping the conversation in Washington and across the country with interviews that provide background and context to the issues and events dominating the news cycle. Our guest this week is Nile Gardiner, a former aid to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and the Director of the Heritage Foundation's Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom. We talked with him about Brexit and the upcoming general election in the U.K. You can find C-SPAN's The Sidebar podcast in its own feed on Google Play Music, Stitcher, TuneIn, and Apple Podcasts. Be sure to subscribe now. Be sure to follow C-SPAN and C-SPAN Radio on Twitter and let us know what you'd like to hear about in future episodes using the hashtag "CSPANSidebar". If you like the program, please like, rate, and review us wherever you listen to podcasts. Every C-SPAN podcast is available on the FREE C-SPAN Radio App for Apple and Android devices as well as Google Play Music, Tune-In, Stitcher, and Apple Podcasts.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-20 (58 min. 33 sec. - April 20, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's meeting with the Italian Prime Minister, and latest on the prospects of a new GOP health care bill in Congress.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-19 (1 hr. 2 min. - April 18, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the current situation with North Korea and Iran; remarks from President Trump on a new VA Bill, and more on Brexit.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-18 (1 hr. 2 min. - April 18, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trumop's remarks in Wisconsin, an UK election update, and protests at town halls. Interviews with Jordain Carney of The Hill, Matthew Nussman of Politico and Henry Zeffman of The Times.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-17 (1 hr. 2 min. - April 17, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at continuing tensions between the United States and North Korea, with remarks from VPOTUS Mike Pence, who is in the region. Plus more on developments in Turkey, Russia, and the White House Easter Egg Roll. Interviews with Susan Page of USA Today, Phillip Rucker of The Washington Post, and Steven Cook, of the Council on Foreign Relations.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-17 (28 min. 43 sec. - April 14, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on end of life health care, Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) on his new book, "Drain the Swamp: How Corruption is Worse Than You Think", Law Professor Cass Sunstein on his new book, "#Republic: Divided Democracy in the Age of Social Media", and a visit to the Titanic Memorial in Washington, DC on this 105th anniversary of its sinking.

  • The Sidebar - Special Preview: Maya MacGuineas (28 min. 55 sec. - April 14, 2017)

    Every Friday C-SPAN’s The Sidebar podcast goes beyond the headlines of the stories shaping the conversation in Washington and across the country with interviews that provide background and context to the issues and events dominating the news cycle. Our guest this week is the Maya MacGuineas, She is the president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and the head of the Campaign to Fix the Debt. We talked with her about the differences between the $20 trillion debt and the year-to-year deficit and why failing to raise the debt ceiling could be catastrophic for the U.S. and global economies. You can find C-SPAN's The Sidebar podcast in its own feed on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Be sure to subscribe now. Be sure to follow C-SPAN and C-SPAN Radio on Twitter and let us know what you'd like to hear about in future episodes using the hashtag "CSPANSidebar". If you like the program, please rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Every C-SPAN podcast is available on the FREE C-SPAN Radio App for Apple and Android devices as well as iTunes, Google Play Music, Tune-In and Stitcher.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-12 (1 hr. 1 min. - April 12, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at remarks by President Trump and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House. Plus Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov from Moscow. And an interview with Louis Nelson of Politico.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-11 (32 min. 21 sec. - April 11, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at remarks on Syria by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and General Votel.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-10 (32 min. 21 sec. - April 10, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the swearing in of SCOTUS Associate Jutice Neil Gorsuch, with remarks by President Trump. And a look at relationships between members of the Trump Administration with an interview with Jordan Fabian of The Hill.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-07 (32 min. 21 sec. - April 7, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at reaction to U.S. airstrikes against Syria from the UN Security Council meeting and U.S. Senators. Also, final Senate debate on the Supreme Court nomination of Neil Gorsuch, and Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) on the need for missile defense to guard against North Korea's nuclear advances.

  • The Sidebar - Special Preview: Bill Richardson (28 min. 19 sec. - April 7, 2017)

    Every Friday C-SPAN’s The Sidebar podcast goes beyond the headlines of the stories shaping the conversation in Washington and across the country with interviews that provide background and context to the issues and events dominating the news cycle. Our guest this week is the former Governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson. As a diplomat and Special Envoy, Gov. Richardson has received four Nobel Peace Prize nominations, and has successfully won the release of hostages and American servicemen in North Korea, Cuba, Iraq and Sudan. We talked with him the current state of tension between North Korea and the U.S. and why he thinks the U.S. needs to change its approach to engaging with what many describe as "the Hermit Kingdom." You can find C-SPAN's The Sidebar podcast in its own feed on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Be sure to subscribe now. Be sure to follow C-SPAN and C-SPAN Radio on Twitter and let us know what you'd like to hear about in future episodes using the hashtag "CSPANSidebar". If you like the program, please rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Every C-SPAN podcast is available on the FREE C-SPAN Radio App for Apple and Android devices as well as iTunes, Google Play Music, Tune-In and Stitcher.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-06 (1 hr. 2 min. - April 5, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Senate's "nuclear option" over the nomination of SCOTUS Justice Neil Gorsuch, plus more on Syria with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and reaction to House Intelligence Chair Devin Nunes of CA.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-05 (1 hr. 2 min. - April 5, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the use of chemical weapons in Syria with remarks from President Trump and King Abdullah II of Jordan. Plus more on the Senate nomination debate on SCOTUS Associate Justice Nominee Neil Gorsuch. Interviews with Daryl Kimball of the Arms Association, Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society and Alex Wayne of Bloomberg.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-04 (57 min. 25 sec. - April 4, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at Speaker Paul Ryan on talks on a new Affordable Care Act repeal and replace bill, the accusations that former National Security Adviser Susan Rice "unmasked" Trump campaign figures in national security documents, a chemical weapons attack in Syria, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch moving towards a vote in the Senate, and President Donald Trump and AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the economy.

  • Washington Today - 2017-04-03 (57 min. 30 sec. - April 3, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Senate Judiciary Committee's vote on Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch, the bombing on a subway in St. Petersburg, Russia, the Egyptian President's visit to the White House, a preview of President Trump's meeting later this week with the Chinese President, and an interview with the Washington Post's Robert Costa on the state of the Trump Agenda.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-31 (27 min. 51 sec. - March 31, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's Executive Orders aimed at reducing the U.S. trade deficit, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer and former NSA Michael Flynn offering to testify with immunity on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections, Hillary Clinton on President Trump's State Department budget request, and a preview of next week's Senate debate on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch.

  • The Sidebar - Special Preview: Don Ritchie (30 min. 13 sec. - March 31, 2017)

    Every Friday C-SPAN’s The Sidebar podcast goes beyond the headlines of the stories shaping the conversation in Washington and across the country with interviews that provide background and context to the issues and events dominating the news cycle. With the Senate set to vote on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the Supreme Court, our guest this week is Don Ritchie. He is the Historian Emeritus of the U.S. Senate. We talked with him about the Senate filibuster rules and how the threat of the so-called nuclear option has been used by both parties. You can find C-SPAN's The Sidebar podcast in its own feed on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Be sure to subscribe now. Be sure to follow C-SPAN and C-SPAN Radio on Twitter and let us know what you'd like to hear about in future episodes using the hashtag "CSPANSidebar". If you like the program, please rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Every C-SPAN podcast is available on the FREE C-SPAN Radio App for Apple and Android devices as well as iTunes, Google Play Music, Tune-In and Stitcher. C-SPAN's The Sidebar, coming soon to a podcast player near you.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-30 (57 min. 9 sec. - March 30, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections, the future of Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA), House Intelligence Committee Chair, in leading a similar investigation, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and The Hill's Cristina Marcos on the government funding measure known as the Continuing Resolution, or CR, that must be passed next month to avoid a government shutdown.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-29 (1 hr. 3 min. - March 29, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the SCOTUS Nominee Neil Gorsuch's fight ahead in the Senate, plus more on the Russia investigation. Interviews with Robert Barnes of The Washington Post, Mark Phillips of CBS News on Brexit, and Rep. Denny Heck of Washington State.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-28 (1 hr. 1 min. - March 28, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at The President's remarks at the EPA, and the Senate's progress on the confirmation of SCOTUS Nominee Neil Gorsuch. Interviews with Ed O'Keefe of The Washington Post, Michael Isikoff of Yahoo News, and Mike Snider of USA Today.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-27 (1 hr. 2 min. - March 27, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at what is next for the Republican party after the failure to gain the votes for the American Health Care Act, plus more on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for SCOTUS. Interviews with Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun Times, and Steve Goldstein of Marketwatch.

  • The Sidebar - Special Preview: Steve Bell (27 min. 23 sec. - March 24, 2017)

    Every Friday C-SPAN’s The Sidebar podcast goes beyond the headlines of the stories shaping the conversation in Washington and across the country with interviews that provide background and context to the issues and events dominating the news cycle. Our guest this week is Steve Bell, a senior advisor at the Bipartisan Policy Center. He's a veteran of the Senate Budget Committee, working in various roles – including Staff Director – from the early 1980's until 2009. We talked with him about the process of creating the federal budget and why the President's budget proposal is important. You can find C-SPAN's The Sidebar podcast in its own feed on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Be sure to subscribe now. Be sure to follow C-SPAN and C-SPAN Radio on Twitter and let us know what you'd like to hear about in future episodes using the hashtag "CSPANSidebar". If you like the program, please rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Every C-SPAN podcast is available on the FREE C-SPAN Radio App for Apple and Android devices as well as iTunes, Google Play Music, Tune-In and Stitcher. C-SPAN's The Sidebar, coming soon to a podcast player near you.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-23 (58 min. 50 sec. - March 23, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Affordable Heath Care Act and the debate in the House. Interviews with Mike DeBonis of the Washington Post, Rep. Mike Kelley of Pennsulvania, Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky, and Katie Bo Williams of The Hill.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-20 (32 min. 28 sec. - March 17, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the House Intelligence Committee hearing on Russian Election Tampering, with FBI Director James Comey. Plus Day 1 of the Confirmation Hearing of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court. Interviews with Ken Vogel of Politico, Robert Barnes of The Washington Post, and Rep. John Yarmuth, a Democrat of Kentucky.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-17 (32 min. 28 sec. - March 17, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the House Republican health care repeal and replace bill, with the latest from President Trump meeting with the Republican Study Committee. Also, Freedom Caucus Chair Mark Meadows, Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Whip Steny Hoyer weigh in. Plus, President Trump comments on allegations that the British intelligence service help the Obama Administration monitor the German Chancellor's phone calls. And a C-SPAN sponsored public survey on the Supreme Court.

  • The Sidebar - Special Preview: Jeffrey Rosen (24 min. 9 sec. - March 17, 2017)

    Every Friday C-SPAN’s The Sidebar podcast goes beyond the headlines of the stories shaping the conversation in Washington and across the country with interviews that provide background and context to the issues and events dominating the news cycle. Our guest this week is Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. We talked with him about the evolution and significance of the Supreme Court confirmation process. You can find C-SPAN's The Sidebar podcast in its own feed on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Be sure to subscribe now. Be sure to follow C-SPAN and C-SPAN Radio on Twitter and let us know what you'd like to hear about in future episodes using the hashtag "CSPANSidebar". If you like the program, please rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Every C-SPAN podcast is available on the FREE C-SPAN Radio App for Apple and Android devices as well as iTunes, Google Play Music, Tune-In and Stitcher. C-SPAN's The Sidebar, coming soon to a podcast player near you.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-16 (1 hr. 2 min. - March 16, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the release of the budget by the Trump Administration and more on the AHCA. Interviews with Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times, Chris Cillizza The Washington Post, and Charles Kunchan on the German Chancellor meeting.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-15 (1 hr. 2 min. - March 15, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the raising of the interest rates with Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, a Department of Justice report on Russian hacking. Interviews with Craig Whitlock of the Washington Post, Olivia Beavers of The Hill, and Rep. John Sarbanes of Maryland.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-14 (1 hr. 1 min. - March 14, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the recently released Congressional Budget Office Score with reaction from Senate Republicans and the White House. Interviews with Steve Liesman of CNBC and Peter Sullivan of The Hill.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-13 (1 hr. 1 min. - March 13, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the recently released Congressional Budget Office Score on the American Health Care Act, with interviews from Daniel Newhauser of National Journal, Andrew Prokop, of VOX.com, and Sarah Ferris of POLITICO.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-10 (29 min. 41 sec. - March 10, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the next steps in the Obamacare repeal and replace legislation with comments from President Donald Trump, House Budget Committee Chair Diane Black (R-TN), and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Also, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert Neller on the nude photo sharing scandal, and David Archambault, chair of the Standing Rock Sioux nation, on the Dakota Access Pipeline protest in front of the White House.

  • The Sidebar - Special Preview: Sam Donaldson (30 min. 56 sec. - March 10, 2017)

    Every Friday C-SPAN’s The Sidebar podcast goes beyond the headlines of the stories shaping the conversation in Washington and across the country with interviews that provide background and context to the issues and events dominating the news cycle. Our guest this week is former ABC News White House Correspondent and co-host of "This Week," Sam Donaldson. He gave us his assessment of how this White House press corps is covering President Trump and the job of Press Secretary Sean Spicer. You can find C-SPAN's The Sidebar podcast in its own feed on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Be sure to subscribe now. Be sure to follow C-SPAN and C-SPAN Radio on Twitter and let us know what you'd like to hear about in future episodes using the hashtag "CSPANSidebar". If you like the program, please rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Every C-SPAN podcast is available on the FREE C-SPAN Radio App for Apple and Android devices as well as iTunes, Google Play Music, Tune-In and Stitcher. C-SPAN's The Sidebar, coming soon to a podcast player near you.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-09 (1 hr. - March 9, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the American Heath Care Act with reaction from Speaker Paul Ryan, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and portions of two marathon hearings on the bill. Interviews include Mary Agnes Cary of Kaiser Heath News and Senator Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-07 (1 hr. - March 7, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the new American Health Care Act released by the House Republicans and supported by the Trump Administration. Interviews include Bob Cusack of The Hill. We also look at the continuing story on Russia with an interview with Steven Cook of the Council on Foreign Relations.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-06 (1 hr. 2 min. - March 6, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at a new Executive Order signed by President Trump on immigration, with an interview from David Nakamura of The Washington Post. Plus, an interview with Alex Isenstadt on President Trump's Tweets over the weekend, and a decision today by the Supreme Court on a case involving a transgender student in Virginia.

  • Washington Today - 2017-03-03 (31 min. 40 sec. - March 3, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Russia and the 2016 presidential campaign. Also President Trump on school vouchers, HHS Secretary Tom Price on repealing and replacing Obamacare health care, and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) on corporate tax reform.

  • The Sidebar - Special Preview: Jose Antonio Vargas (28 min. 55 sec. - March 3, 2017)

    Every Friday C-SPAN’s The Sidebar podcast goes beyond the headlines of the stories shaping the conversation in Washington and across the country with interviews that provide background and context to the issues and events dominating the news cycle. Our guest this week is Jose Antonio Vargas, journalist, filmmaker, immigration rights activist, and founder of the non-profit group Define American. We talked with him about how the media covers the immigration issue, the rapidly changing look of immigration in the United States, President Trump's immigration policy, and why he went public with his undocumented status in 2011. You can find C-SPAN's The Sidebar podcast in its own feed on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Be sure to subscribe now. Be sure to follow C-SPAN and C-SPAN Radio on Twitter and let us know what you'd like to hear about in future episodes using the hashtag "CSPANSidebar". If you like the program, please rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Every C-SPAN podcast is available on the FREE C-SPAN Radio App for Apple and Android devices as well as iTunes, Google Play Music, Tune-In and Stitcher. C-SPAN's The Sidebar, coming soon to a podcast player near you.

  • Washington Today 2017-03-02 (1 hr. - March 2, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at remarks by Attorney General Jeff Sessions about interactions with the Russian Ambassador, with reaction from President Trump and Capitol Hill. Plus, more on the Affordable Care Act and the Environmental Protection Agency.

  • Washington Today 2017-03-01 (1 hr. - March 1, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at reaction from Capitol Hill to President Donald Trump's speech last night. Also interviews with Dan Balz of The Washington Post, Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas, and Jennifer Haberkorn of Politico.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-28 (1 hr. 1 min. - February 24, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today previews the speech tonight by President Trump, with reaction from Capitol Hill. Plus interviews with James Warren of the Poynter Institute, Scott Bland of Politico, and Dakota Wood of the Heritage Foundation.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-27 (1 hr. 1 min. - February 27, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at remarks by the House Inteligence Chair and Ranking Member on the their investigation into any realationship between Russia and the Trump Administration. Plus, a preview of tomorrow's address to Congress by President Trump. Interviews with Steven Dinan of The Washington Times, Shane Goldmacher of POLITICO, and Niels Lesniewski of Roll Call.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-24 (33 min. 6 sec. - February 24, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's speech to CPAC and his criticism of the media, DNC Interim Chair Donna Brazile's farewell speech, and a town hall meeting with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA).

  • The Sidebar - Special Preview: Jay Cost (29 min. 59 sec. - February 24, 2017)

    C-SPAN’s The Sidebar looks beyond the headlines of the stories shaping Washington, the Nation, and the World. Our guest this week is Jay Cost, senior writer for The Weekly Standard. We talked with him about the atmosphere of fear surrounding the current state of American Politics. We also discussed President Trump's fight with the press, what will happen with the Affordable Care Act with the GOP in control of Congress and the White House, and where he stands with the Republican Party, which he left last year. You can find C-SPAN's The Sidebar podcast in its own feed on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Be sure to subscribe now. Be sure to follow C-SPAN and C-SPAN Radio on Twitter and let us know what you'd like to hear about in future episodes. If you like the program, please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts. Every C-SPAN podcast is available on the FREE C-SPAN Radio App for Apple and Android devices as well as iTunes, Google Play Music, Tune-In and Stitcher. C-SPAN's The Sidebar, coming soon to your favorite podcast player.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-23 (1 hr. 2 min. - February 23, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at CPAC with White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus and Chief Strategist Steven Bannon. Plus more on the visit by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and DHS Secretary John Kelley.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-22 (1 hr. 2 min. - February 22, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks town halls across the country with members of Congress. Including Rep. Dave Brat, a Republican of Virginia, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi of CA, and Senator Chuck Grassley, a Republican from Iowa. Interviews with Jenifer Haberkorn of Politico, Robert Bixby, of the Concord Coalition, Andrew Selee, of the Wilson Center, and Ben Kamisar of The Hill.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-21 (1 hr. 2 min. - February 21, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's new immigration order, with an interview with The Washington Post's David Nakamura. Plus, the Supreme Court takes up a case involving U.S. Border Agents and a shooting at the Mexican border. We talk to Lydia Wheeler of The Hill for more information. Finally, a look back at President Nixon's trip to China and how that infuenced Bao Bao's importance today.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Dana Milbank on the Trump White House (23 min. 59 sec. - February 17, 2017)

    This is the C-SPAN Radio podcast as we go beyond the headlines of the stories shaping Washington, the Nation, and the World. Our guest this week is Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank. We talked with him the resignation of Gen. Michael Flynn just 24 days into his tenure as National Security Adviser. We also discussed what he calls the "chaotic" Trump White House, how Congressional Republicans are dealing with a new type of President in the White House, and how the Washington Post is approaching its coverage.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-17 (35 min. 48 sec. - February 17, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's visit to Boeing's plant in South Carolina, the Senate approving the nomination of Scott Pruitt to be the next EPA Administrator, and Bob Woodward and David Sanger discuss how procedures for collecting and disseminating classified information have changed in today's Digital Age.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-16 (1 hr. 1 min. - February 16, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's news conference at the White House, plus interviews with Dave Boyer of the Washington Times, Paul Demko of Politico and Gordon Lubold of The Wall Street Journal.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-15 (1 hr. - February 15, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhu, plus more on the resignation of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Interviews with Peter Baker of The New York Times, Alex Bolton of The Hill, and Jim Phillips of the Heritage Foundation.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-14 (1 hr. 1 min. - February 14, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the resignation of Michael Flynn as National Security Advisor with responses from The White House, House Congressional leaders and Senate leaders. Plus, Fed Chair Janet Yellen testifies before the Senate Banking hearing. Interviews with Representatives Louise Slaughter of New York, Mike Allen of Axios.com, and Harriet Torry, of the Wall Street Journal.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-13 (59 min. 59 sec. - February 13, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's day with Canandian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Senate's debate on Treasury Secretary Nominee Steven Mnuchin. Interviews include Aaron David Miller of the Wilson Center, Ed O'Keefe of The Washington Post, and Alex Isenstadt of Politico.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-10 (34 min. 50 sec. - February 10, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and the EU foreign policy chief on the U.S. federal appeals court decision putting a hold on the President's executive order travel ban, the Japanese Prime Minister's visit to the White House, an update on Senate consideration of Cabinet nominations, and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT)on whether he can work with President Trump.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Trent Lott on Making Congress Work Again (24 min. 51 sec. - February 10, 2017)

    This is the C-SPAN Radio podcast taking a look at the people, issues and events shaping Washington, the Nation, and the World. Our guest this week is former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott. We talked with him about how the Senate has changed since he left in 2007, what he thinks needs to be done to get both parties to work together, and lessons from Watergate, the Clinton impeachment trial, and some of the grand political bargains of the 1980's and 1990's.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-09 (1 hr. 2 min. - February 9, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the President Trump's remarks his Supreme Court nominee Judge Gorsuch, Attorney General Jeff Sessions swearing in at the White House, plus interviews with Sam Frizell of Time Magazine and Shelia Smith of the Council on Foreign Relations.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-08 (1 hr. - February 8, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the debate on the Senate floor over Attorney General Nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions, plus more on the judical case over President Trump's Immigration Executive Order. Also interviews with Ed O'Keefe of The Washington Post, Nile Gardiner of The Heritage Foundation, and Michael Doyle of McClatchy.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-07 (1 hr. 3 min. - February 7, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the confirmation of Secretary of Education Betsy Devos, plus the Senate begins 30 hours of debate on AG nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions. Interviews with Niels Lesniewski of Roll Call, Stephen Dinan, of The Washington Times, and Seung Min Kim of POLITICO.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-06 (1 hr. - February 6, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's remarks at MacDill AFB on ISIS, the Senate debates the nomination of Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education, and Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch visits Senators on Capitol Hill. Interviews with Robert Barnes of The Washington Post, Elana Schor of POLITICO, and Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat from PA.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-03 (35 min. 26 sec. - February 3, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's new sanctions on Iran, Gen. David Petraeus (ret) on giving special visas translators who helped U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, a Senate procedural vote on Education Secretary nominee Betsy DeVos, and President Trump meeting with company CEO's.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Stephen Wermiel on Supreme Court Confirmations (28 min. 40 sec. - February 3, 2017)

    This is the C-SPAN Radio podcast taking a look at the people, issues and events shaping Washington, the Nation, and the World. Our guest this week is Stephen Wermiel, a Professor of Constitutional Law and Associate Director of the Summer Institute of Law and Government at American University's Washington College of Law. He's also a contributor to the SCOTUS Blog and spent a decade covering the Supreme Court for The Wall Street Journal for over a decade. We discussed what to expect during the confirmation process for President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Neil Gorsuch. We also talked about the legacy and lessons of the confirmation processes from Nixon to George W Bush, including Judge Robert Bork, who was rejected by the Senate in 1987. We also talked about what he thinks potentially could happen if there is another vacancy to the high court during the Trump Presidency.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-02 (1 hr. - February 2, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at remarks by President Trump on NAFTA, plus more on Russia and Yemen. Interviews with David Sanger of the New York Times, James Phillips of the Heritage Foundation, and Jordan Fabian of The Hill.

  • Washington Today 2017-02-01 (1 hr. - February 1, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at cabinet nomination votes before the Senate, including Secretary of State and Secretary of Education. Plus, Iran is "put on notice" and President Trump's SCOTUS nominee goes to Capitol Hill.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-31 (1 hr. 1 min. - January 31, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at disagreement between Senate Republicans and Senate Democrats over cabinet nominations and a forthcoming SCOTUS nomination. Also, President Trump meets with pharmaceutical leaders to discuss drug prices. Interviews include Nancy Cordes of CBS News and Rachel Bade of POLITICO.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-30 (1 hr. 1 min. - January 30, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's exeuctive orders, including one signed Monday on regulations and another from Friday focusing on immigration. Washington Today also looked at responses to Friday's executive order from British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson, with interviews from The Hill's Bob Cusack and Maryland Democratic Sentaor Chris Van Hollen.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-27 (1 hr. - January 27, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the joint news conference with President Trump and British Prime Minister May, President Trump's executive action on preventing, as he puts it, "radical Islamic terrorists" from entering the U.S., Vice President Mike Pence addressing the annual March for Life, and the United Nations commemorating International Holocause Remembrance Day.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Leon Panetta on Federal Agencies and Presidential Transitions (29 min. 21 sec. - January 27, 2017)

    This is the C-SPAN Radio podcast taking a look at the people, issues and events shaping Washington, the Nation, and the World. Our guest this week is former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. We discussed his time as CIA Director during the first term of the Obama Administration and the process of transitioning the agency from one presidency to another. We also spoke about his advice for new Secretary of Defense, retired General James Mattis, the changes he's seen during the nearly 40 years he's spent in politics, and the importance of the President getting honest - often unvarnished - advice from his cabinet members and his White House staff.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-26 (1 hr. - January 26, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's trip to Philadelphia to speak to the Republican Retreat, plus remarks by British Prime Minister Therea May.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-25 (1 hr. - January 25, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the at President Trump's Executive Orders on Immigration, the swearing in of a new Department of Homeland Security Secretary, the House and Senate Republican Retreat, and remarks from the National Governor's Association meeeting.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-24 (1 hr. - January 24, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the confirmation hearing of HHS Secretary Nominee Tom Price, White House Budget Director nominee Mick Mulvaney, and Small Business Administration nominee Linda McMahon. Plus, more from White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-23 (1 hr. 4 min. - January 23, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Trump's first full business day in office, the first offical White House Briefing with Press Secretary Sean Spicer, and the Senate takes up the CIA Director nomination.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-20 (1 hr. 4 min. - January 20, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-19 (1 hr. 11 min. - January 19, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at more confirmation hearings for the Treasury Secretary and Energy Secretary, Trump Transition, and the Final Pentagon briefing.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Michael Beschloss on Presidential Inaugurations (23 min. 32 sec. - January 19, 2017)

    This is the C-SPAN Radio podcast taking a look at the people, issues and events shaping Washington, the Nation, and the World. Our guest this week is historian and author Michael Beschloss. We discuss the history and tradition of presidential inaugurations, as well as notable inaugural addresses from the past. We also talked about how former presidents approached writing their addresses, and the importance these remarks have on Inauguration Day.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-18 (59 min. 53 sec. - January 18, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Senate HELP Committee hearling on HHS Nominee Tom Price, President Obama's last news conference, and the Senate Commerce and Senate Foreign Relations confirmation hearings.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-13 (1 hr. 2 min. - January 13, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the House passage of a resolution that is the first step to repeal Obamacare, House passage of a bill to allow Defense Secretary nominee James Mattis to serve, even though he has not been retired from the military long enough, the Justice Department report on its investigation of the Chicago Police Department, and the FCC Chair and U.S. Trade Representative on the incoming Donald Trump presidential administration.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Ron Klain on Cabinet and Supreme Court Confirmations (30 min. 33 sec. - January 13, 2017)

    This is the C-SPAN Radio podcast taking a look at the people, issues and events shaping Washington, the Nation, and the World. Our guest this week is Ron Klain. He is a longtime democratic party operative. He currently serves as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Revolution LLC. Mr. Klain previously served as Chief of Staff to two Vice Presidents, Al Gore and Joe Biden. He also guided a number of nominees during their Senate confirmation hearings, including Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. We talked with Ron Klain about the confirmation process - not only for Supreme Court Justices, but also for cabinet members and the differences between the two. We also discussed the biggest misconception about the confirmation process, and what we can expect at the start of the Trump Administration.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-12 (59 min. 53 sec. - January 12, 2017)

    Today's Washingtn Today looks at the confirmation hearings for Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Plus, more on the next steps needed by the House of Representatives on the Affordable Care Act repeal, and Vice President Joe Biden is awarded the Medal of Freedom.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-11 (1 hr. 1 min. - January 11, 2017)

    Today's Washingtn Today looks at the President-elect Donald Trump's first press conference since being elected, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson testifies before his confirmation hearing, and Senator Cory Booker testifies in opposition before the confirmation hearing of Senator Jeff Sessions for Attorney General.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-09 (1 hr. 1 min. - January 9, 2017)

    Today's Washingtn Today looks at the Senate's work on the Budget Resolution and Heath Care, with an interview with The Hill's Mike Lillis. Plus, remarks from HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell, and Secretary of Defense Ash Carter during his Armed Forces Full Honor Review.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-06 (1 hr. 1 min. - January 6, 2017)

    Today's Washingtn Today looks at the Joint Session of Congress to count Electoral College ballots for President and Vice President, Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN)and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)on allegations of Russian hacking to influence the U.S. presidential election, an interview with Politico's Seung Min Kim on Donald Trump cabinet nominee hearings and efforts in Congress to repeal Obamacare, and First Lady Michelle Obama's final speech.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Newt Gingrich on the incoming Trump Administration (28 min. 46 sec. - January 6, 2017)

    This is the C-SPAN Radio podcast taking a look at the people, issues and events shaping Washington, the Nation, and the World. Our guest this week is former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. We talked with him about the upcoming inauguration, and his advice to the incoming White House staff and Congressional leaders. Mr. Gingrich also explains why Donald Trump won the 2016 election and what the American people can expect from the Trump Administration.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-05 (59 min. 53 sec. - January 5, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at Senior Intelligence Officals testifying today before the Senate Armed Services Committee on cybersecurity threats, plus Senate Democrats call for an ethics investigation into HHS nominee Tom Price.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-04 (1 hr. 2 min. - January 4, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at President Obama's trip to Capitol Hill to meet with Congressional Democrats on healthcare and Vice President Elect Mike Pence's trip to Capitol Hill to talk to Congressional Repbulicans on the same issue. Also, an interview with Representative Mike Kelly on Republican plans to repeal and replease Obamacare.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-03 (55 min. 28 sec. - January 3, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the beginning of the 115th Congress, with swearing of members by Speaker Paul Ryan and Vice President Joe Biden. Plus, an interview with POLITICO's Daniel Lippman on today's developments.

  • Washington Today 2017-01-02 (1 hr. - January 2, 2017)

    Today's Washington Today looks at House Democratic leaders on Republicans' plans to repeal Obamacare, reporters David Maraniss and April Ryan on President Obama's legacy, President-elect Donald Trump spokesman Sean Spicer on allegations of Russian hacking during the election, and a 2017 policy wish-list from radio talk show hosts in Virgina and New Hampshire

  • Washington Today 2016-12-23 (38 min. 15 sec. - December 23, 2016)

    Today's Washington Today looks at a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements which passed, another UN Security Council resolution on a South Sudan arms embardo which failed, and Russian President Vladimir Putin on nuclear weapons.

  • Washington Today 2016-12-22 (33 min. 54 sec. - December 22, 2016)

    Today's Washington Today looks at a proposed UN resolution on Israeli settlements, with reaction from the State Department and Trump Transition, the UN Special Envoy for Syria on Aleppo, and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) on Labor Secretary Nominee Andrew Puzder

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Gary Walters on Inauguration Day at the White House (31 min. 21 sec. - December 23, 2016)

    The C-SPAN Radio podcast takes a look at the people, issues and events shaping Washington, the Nation, and the World. Our guest this week is former White House Chief Usher Gary Walters. We talk about how he became the White House Chief Usher, the kind the changes that the First Family can make to the White House, and what happens inside the residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue when a new President is sworn in.

  • Washington Today 2016-12-21 (1 hr. 2 min. - December 21, 2016)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the debate in North Carolina's legislature to repeal HB2, the "bathroom bill" limiting LGBT protections, the UN releasing its report on international human trafficking, a preview of President Obama and the Japanese Prime Minister's visit to Pearl Harbor, and an interview with Rep.-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE).

  • Washington Today 2016-12-20 (50 min. 30 sec. - December 20, 2016)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the situation in Syria, with reaction from both the U.S. and Russia. Plus, more on the Trump Transition, Climate Change, and Criminal Justice Reform.

  • Washington Today 2016-12-19 (57 min. 36 sec. - December 19, 2016)

    Today's Washington Today looks at the Electoral College vote across the United States, with an interview with Stephen Shepard of Politico. Also more on Aleppo with U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power, British Prime Minister Theresa May, and reaction to the assassination of the Russian Ambassador to Turkey.

  • C-SPAN Radio Podcast - Josh Earnest on being the White House Press Secretary (31 min. 8 sec. - December 16, 2016)

    The C-SPAN Radio podcast takes a look at the people, issues and events shaping Washington, the Nation, and the World. This week, we take you to the West Wing of the White House for a conversation with Press Secretary Josh Earnest. We talk about how he went from a Rice University graduate, to a campaign aid for a Houston mayoral campaign, to working on the 2008 Obama campaign. We also discuss the changes to the media landscape during his time in the White House, and President Obama's post-presidency plans.

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    ProPublica senior reporter Ginger Thompson discusses her story, "The Making of a Massacre," about an attack on a small Mexican town by the Zetas drug cartel.

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  • Q&A with Congressional Historians (58 min. 52 sec. - August 5, 2018)

    Congressional historians Richard Baker, Ray Smock, and Donald Ritchie talk about American history and the U.S. Congress.

  • Q&A with David Stewart (58 min. 17 sec. - July 29, 2018)

    Constitutional lawyer David Stewart discusses his book, [Impeached: The Trial of President Andrew Johnson and the Fight for Lincoln's Legacy].

  • Q&A with Grace Kennan Warnecke (58 min. 17 sec. - July 22, 2018)

    Grace Kennan Warnecke, daughter of American diplomat George Kennan, discusses her memoir, [Daughter of the Cold War]."

  • Q&A with Gregory Watson (57 min. 47 sec. - July 15, 2018)

    Gregory Watson discusses his role in getting the 27th Amendment to the Constitution ratified. The amendment deals with pay adjustments for members of Congress.

  • Q&A with Tom Dunkel (58 min. 19 sec. - July 8, 2018)

    Freelance journalist Tom Dunkel discusses his Washington Post Magazine cover story about the sons of the late Rev. Sun Myung Moon and the church they run in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania.

  • Q&A with Mona Charen (58 min. 4 sec. - July 1, 2018)

    Syndicated columnist Mona Charen talks about her book, [Sex Matters: How Modern Feminism Lost Touch with Science, Love, and Common Sense].

  • Q&A with Amy Wax (58 min. 8 sec. - June 24, 2018)

    University of Pennsylvania Law School professor Amy Wax talked about the limits of free expression on college campuses in the United States.

  • Q&A with Joe Tropea and Skizz Cyzyk (58 min. 17 sec. - June 17, 2018)

    Filmmakers Joe Tropea and Skizz Cyzyk discuss their documentary, "Hit & Stay," about the actions of the Catonsville 9 and other Catholic activists who protested the Vietnam War.

  • Q&A with Ross Douthat (58 min. 10 sec. - June 10, 2018)

    [New York Times] columnist Ross Douthat discusses his book, [To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism].

  • Q&A with Patricia O'Toole (57 min. 52 sec. - June 3, 2018)

    Biographer Patricia O'Toole discusses her book, [The Moralist: Woodrow Wilson and the World He Made].

  • Q&A with John Lewis Gaddis (58 min. 6 sec. - May 27, 2018)

    Yale University professor John Lewis Gaddis discusses his book, [On Grand Strategy], based on a course he has co-taught at Yale for almost two decades.

  • Q&A with William Hitchcock (58 min. 4 sec. - May 20, 2018)

    University of Virginia history professor William Hitchcock discusses his book, [The Age of Eisenhower: America and the World in the 1950s].

  • Q&A with Yunte Huang (58 min. 39 sec. - May 13, 2018)

    University of California English professor Yunte Huang discusses his book, "Inseparable: The Original Siamese Twins and Their Rendezvous with American History," about the life and times of Chang and Eng Bunker.

  • Q&A with Robert Kurson (58 min. 6 sec. - May 6, 2018)

    Author Robert Kurson discusses his book, [Rocket Men], about the 1968 Apollo 8 mission to the moon.

  • Q&A with Lillian Cunningham (59 min. 8 sec. - April 29, 2018)

    Lillian Cunningham, host and creator of the Washington Post's "Presidential" and "Constitutional" podcasts, talks about the two series.

  • Q&A with Etan Thomas (58 min. 38 sec. - April 22, 2018)

    Former professional basketball player and author Etan Thomas discusses his book, [We Matter: Athletes and Activism], a series of interviews Mr. Thomas conducted on the interaction between sports and politics.

  • Q&A with Niall Ferguson (59 min. 24 sec. - April 15, 2018)

    Hoover Institution senior fellow Niall Ferguson discusses his book, [The Square and the Tower], about the power of social networks throughout history and their influence today.

  • Q&A with Michio Kaku (58 min. 43 sec. - April 8, 2018)

    Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku talks about his book, [The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth].

  • Q&A with U.S. Senate Youth Program (57 min. 42 sec. - April 1, 2018)

    High school students attending the annual, week-long United States Senate Youth Program talk about their interest in government and politics.

  • Q&A with Amy Chua (57 min. 55 sec. - March 25, 2018)

    Yale University Law School professor Amy Chua discusses her book, [Political Tribes], about the role that group identity plays in shaping domestic and foreign affairs.

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  Newsmakers  

  Join C-SPAN every Sunday for conversations with people making the news and the journalists who cover them. Guests come from a wide range of expertise in topics important in today's public affairs: the economy, technology, education, the environment, the military, and many more. Legislators and other experts talk with reporters who cover their shared area of interest.

  • Newsmakers with Jim Bridenstine (31 min. 18 sec. - August 10, 2018)

    NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talks about the Trump Administration's priorities for space, including the President's proposal for a Space Force.

  Past Programs

  • Newsmakers with Alex Smith (32 min. 57 sec. - August 3, 2018)

    Alex Smith, executive director of conservative PAC America Rising, talks about the midterms, opposition research, the August campaign push, and President Trump's role in the midterm elections.

  • Newsmakers with Senator Ben Cardin (30 min. 45 sec. - July 27, 2018)

    Foreign Relations Committee member, Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), talks about President Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, and questions about what the two leaders discussed. Other topics include, North Korea, tariffs, and immigration.

  • Newsmakers with James Condos (31 min. 54 sec. - July 20, 2018)

    The president of the National Association of Secretaries of State, Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos, talks about requirements for better voting security in the November midterms, and what secretaries of state are doing to meet them.

  • Newsmakers with Nan Aron (30 min. 30 sec. - July 13, 2018)

    Alliance for Justice President Nan Aron talks about the group's opposition to Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court to replace retiring Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy.

  • Newsmakers with Carrie Severino (31 min. 30 sec. - July 6, 2018)

    Carrie Severino of the Judicial Crisis Network discusses her organization's role in the confirmation battle for the next Supreme Court Justice.

  • Newsmakers with Representative Adam Smith (30 min. 51 sec. - June 29, 2018)

    House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Representative Adam Smith (D-WA), talks about the direction of President Trump's foreign policy and whether the U.S. will weaken the NATO Alliance. He also talks about defense spending.

  • Senator Grassley Says He Wants to Subpoena James Comey and Loretta Lynch (28 min. 30 sec. - June 22, 2018)

    Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-IA) talks about the Mueller investigation and his wish to subpoena James Comey and Loretta Lynch following the recent Justice Department's inspector general report. He also discusses immigration policy.

  • Newsmakers with Representative Jerrold Nadler (30 min. 50 sec. - June 15, 2018)

    House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) discusses upcoming immigration legislation and the Justice Department Inspector General's report on how the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email probe.

  • Newsmakers with Representative Jim Jordan (30 min. 6 sec. - June 8, 2018)

    Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH), Freedom Caucus co-founder, talks about a range of issues before the GOP, including views on immigration, spending, and Speaker Paul Ryan's leadership. Mr. Jordan is considering his own leadership bid.

  • Newsmakers with John Murphy (31 min. 36 sec. - June 1, 2018)

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's international trade policy chief talks about the chamber's concerns that new metal tariffs the Trump Administration announced on Thursday will harm U.S. economic growth and threaten some 2 million jobs.

  • Newsmakers with J.B. Poersch (31 min. 36 sec. - May 25, 2018)

    J.B. Poersch, president of the Senate Majority PAC, talks about Democrats' efforts to win back the U.S. Senate in the 2018 midterms. He also discusses messaging, money, some specific races, and issues on which some Democrats are concentrating.

  • Newsmakers with Representative Adam Schiff (33 min. 6 sec. - May 18, 2018)

    Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) discussed President Trump's focus on a summit meeting with North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un, new CIA Director Gina Haspel, the Mueller investigation, and U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

  • Freedom Caucus Chair Mark Meadows Calls for Special Counsel Probe Audit (31 min. 15 sec. - May 11, 2018)

    House Freedom Caucus Chair Representative Mark Meadows (R-NC) says he plans to call for an audit of the special counsel's Russia probe. He also discusses a $15.2 billion rescissions package, the Farm Bill, and GOP leadership elections.

  • Newsmakers with Guy Cecil (31 min. 54 sec. - May 6, 2018)

    Guy Cecil, chair of the Democratic super PAC Priorities USA, talks about politics, the 2018 midterms, and issues that are resonating with voters. He also talks about next week's primaries and races across the nation he's watching most closely.

  • Newsmakers with Representative Mac Thornberry (31 min. 32 sec. - April 29, 2018)

    House Armed Services Committee Chair Mac Thornberry discusses North and South Korea's pledges to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula and to end the Korean war. He also discusses the Iran nuclear deal and defense spending plans, due for markup on May 9.

  • Newsmakers with Senator James Lankford (30 min. 12 sec. - April 22, 2018)

    Senator James Lankford (R-OK) talks about security threats to the homeland 23 years after the Oklahoma City bombing. He also discusses Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, the Senate confirmation process, and the legislative agenda.

  • Newsmakers with Representative Jim McGovern (31 min. 30 sec. - April 15, 2018)

    Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA), the new ranking member on the Rules Committee and ranking member on the Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, talks about the proposed food stamp program overhaul in the new Farm Bill.

  • Newsmakers with Scott Gottlieb (32 min. 46 sec. - April 8, 2018)

    Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb talks about the nation's opioid epidemic, as well as drug prices, and the FDA's efforts to cut nicotine levels in cigarettes.

  • Newsmakers with Denise Rohan (31 min. 15 sec. - April 1, 2018)

    American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan talks about the firing of Veterans Affairs Secretary Dr. David Shulkin and the nomination of Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson to replace him, and how the VA is addressing problems in its hospital system.

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  The Communicators  

  Every week, hear from leaders in technology and communications about topics shaping our digital future on C-SPAN's Communicators. Legislators and business leaders, experts and entrepreneurs discuss topics that influence technology in America today and tomorrow.

  • Communicators with Jonathan Adelstein (30 min. 18 sec. - August 10, 2018)

    Jonathan Adelstein, president of WIA, the Wireless Infrastructure Association, talks about 5G and small cell technology. WIA builds the cell towers and other technologies needed for the next generation of mobile communications.

  Past Programs

  • Communicators with Victoria Espinel and Nuala O'Connor (30 min. sec. - August 3, 2018)

    Victoria Espinel, president and CEO of BSA and Nuala O'Connor, president and CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology, discuss the impact of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation on businesses and society.

  • Communicators with Syed Kamall (27 min. 53 sec. - July 27, 2018)

    Syed Kamall, a member of the European Parliament, talks about European tech policy issues, including the new GDPR privacy regulations that are a concern to some US-based companies. He also discusses the impact of Brexit on technology developments.

  • Communicators with Tina Pidgeon and Christopher Dietrich (27 min. 12 sec. - July 20, 2018)

    GCI General Counsel Tina Pidgeon and Christopher Dietrich, of the Alaska Collaborative for Telemedicine & Telehealth, talk about how telecommunications and medical services are provided in a large state like Alaska.

  • Communicators with Morgan Reed (29 min. 21 sec. - July 13, 2018)

    App Association President Morgan Reed talks about privacy, cybersecurity, app developers' ability to create apps, European privacy rules, and an upcoming Supreme Court case on whether Apple has a monopoly on app sales.

  • Communicators with Jeremy Bailenson (31 min. 46 sec. - July 6, 2018)

    Jeremy Bailenson, a Stanford University professor who runs Stanford's Virtual Human Interaction Lab, talks about virtual reality and its potential impact on society. He's author of [Experience on Demand].

  • Communicators with Cory Bennett and Bryan Bender (30 min. 7 sec. - June 29, 2018)

    [Politico]'s National Security and Europe Deputy Editor Cory Bennett and National Security Correspondent Bryan Bender discuss their investigative reporting on how China is gaining access to U.S. technology and what the U.S. is doing to protect it.

  • Communicators with Michael O'Rielly (30 min. 48 sec. - June 22, 2018)

    FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly (R) talks about how the internet will operate now that net neutrality rules have ended, children's programming rules, and the impact of a federal court's approval of the proposed AT&T and Time Warner merger.

  • Communicators Roundtable on AT&T-Time Warner Merger (31 min. 19 sec. - June 13, 2018)

    Two antitrust analysts examine a June 12 AT&T-Time Warner federal court ruling that allows AT&T to merge with Time Warner. Diana Moss and Joshua Wright, who run antitrust institutes, think the ruling was narrow & will not affect other merger efforts.

  • Communicators with Tom Wheeler (29 min. 18 sec. - June 9, 2018)

    Former FCC Chair Tom Wheeler (D), discusses the end of net neutrality, his signature achievement, on June 11. The current GOP-led FCC voted to replace open internet regulation with FTC regulation under Title 1. Privacy and mergers are also discussed.

  • Communicators with Matt Polka and Andrew Petersen (30 min. 48 sec. - June 2, 2018)

    American Cable Association CEO Matthew Polka and TDS Telecom Senior Vice President Andrew Petersen talk about the future of the cable and internet industries and issues facing small and medium-sized and rural cable and video providers.

  • Communicators with Brendan Carr (29 min. 30 sec. - May 26, 2018)

    Republican FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discusses changes to internet regulations slated for this summer, including the push for moving to 5G, and the current climate of media mergers.

  • Communicators at the Congressional Hackathon, Part 2 (30 min. 18 sec. - May 19, 2018)

    Congressional staffers and outside groups go to a "hackathon" to discuss how Congress can improve its work through technology. They pitch ideas about apps they've created and how Congress can be made more open and accessible.

  • Communicators with Gigi Sohn and Robert McDowell (29 min. 54 sec. - May 12, 2018)

    Gigi Sohn and former FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell talk about the proposed merger of T-Mobile and Sprint and what it means for the two companies, consumers, and the wider cellular and communications world.

  • Communicators at the Congressional Hackathon (28 min. 26 sec. - May 5, 2018)

    House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Minority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), along with staffers and others at a congressional "Hackathon" talk about how they are trying to make Congress more effective through use of technology.

  • Communicators with Craig Moffett (29 min. 35 sec. - April 28, 2018)

    Telecom analyst Craig Moffett discusses the impact of telecommunications developments on TV, video, and the internet industry. Some of the developments include merger efforts, 5G, and net neutrality.

  • Communicators with Zeynep Tufekci (29 min. 55 sec. - April 21, 2018)

    Zeynep Tufekci, associate professor of information and library science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discusses social media companies' use of personal user data against the backdrop of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's testimony.

  • Communicators with Lee Goodman and Nuala O'Connor (57 min. 24 sec. - April 15, 2018)

    Attorney Lee Goodman and Nuala O'Connor, Center for Democracy and Technology CEO, talk about hearings with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and the privacy issues raised by Cambridge Analytica's use of personal data of 87 million Facebook users.

  • Communicators and the State of the Net Conference, Part 2 (40 min. 42 sec. - April 7, 2018)

    The Communicators looks at technology, cybersecurity and emergency preparedness at the State of the Net Conference. Guests include Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Jeanette Manfra, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Robert Strayer, and others.

  • Communicators with Michael Powell (29 min. 9 sec. - March 31, 2018)

    NCTA President Michael Powell talks about privacy issues raised when Cambridge Analytica harvested data of 50 million Facebook users, Justice Department efforts to prevent AT&T from merging with Time Warner, and the FCC's net neutrality rules.

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  Landmark Cases  

  C-SPAN's 12-part television series produced in cooperation with the National Constitution Center, exploring the issues, people, and places involved in some of the most significant Supreme Court cases in our nation's history.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (43 min. 2 sec. - May 14, 2018)

    Landmark Cases explores the case of a medical school applicant who claimed he was rejected in favor of less qualified minority applicants. The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of affirmative action while rejecting the university’s quotas.

  Past Programs

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case Gregg v. Georgia (34 min. 29 sec. - May 7, 2018)

    Landmark Cases explores the story of Troy Leon Gregg, a convicted armed robber and murderer who challenged his death sentence. The Supreme Court ruled against him in Gregg v. Georgia, but established guidelines for states using the death penalty.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case New York Times v. United States (38 min. 1 sec. - April 30, 2018)

    Landmark Cases explores how The New York Times and Washington Post successfully challenged the Nixon Administration for the right to publish what came to be known as the "Pentagon Papers," a classified history of U.S. military activity in Vietnam.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case Tinker v. Des Moines (32 min. sec. - April 23, 2018)

    Landmark Cases tells the story of five Des Moines, Iowa, students who wore black arm bands to school to protest the war in Vietnam, violating local school policies. The Supreme Court ruled students do not lose their 1st Amendment rights at school.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case Brandenburg v. Ohio (38 min. 7 sec. - April 16, 2018)

    Landmark Cases presents Brandenburg v. Ohio, in which the Supreme Court overturned the hate speech conviction of Clarence Brandenburg, an Ohio Ku Klux Klan leader, on the grounds that the state law violated the 1st Amendment.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case Katz v. United States (42 min. 18 sec. - April 9, 2018)

    Landmark Cases explores the case of Charles Katz, a bookie recorded by the FBI transmitting illegal bets from a telephone booth. The Supreme Court’s decision in Katz v. United States expanded Americans' right to privacy under the 4th Amendment.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case Griswold v. Connecticut (40 min. 9 sec. - April 2, 2018)

    Landmark Cases highlights Griswold v. Connecticut, in which Planned Parenthood challenged an 1879 state law banning the use of birth control. The Supreme Court ruled the law to be unconstitutional and established a still-evolving right to privacy.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case Gideon v. Wainwright (40 min. 14 sec. - March 26, 2018)

    Landmark Cases tells the story of Clarence Earl Gideon, a petty thief who spent his time in jail studying the law. His case, Gideon v. Wainwright, established a right to counsel for all accused criminals

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case Plessy v. Ferguson (35 min. 11 sec. - March 19, 2018)

    Landmark Cases explores Plessy v. Ferguson, which came about after Homer Plessy, an African American man, was arrested in New Orleans for taking a train seat reserved for whites. The Court’s decision established the "separate but equal" doctrine.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case Yick Wo v. Hopkins (32 min. 50 sec. - March 12, 2018)

    Landmark Cases explores Yick Wo v. Hopkins, a case in which a Chinese laundromat owner challenged a discriminatory city ordnance. The Supreme Court ruled that the 14th Amendment’s promise of equal protection extends to immigrants and citizens.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Civil Rights Cases of 1883 (35 min. 2 sec. - March 5, 2018)

    Landmark Cases takes a look at the Civil Rights Cases of 1883, in which the Supreme Court struck down the Civil Rights Act of 1875, a federal law that had granted all people access to public accommodations like trains and theaters, regardless of race.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case [McCulloch v. Maryland] (36 min. 30 sec. - February 26, 2018)

    Landmark Cases explores [McCulloch v. Maryland], a case that solidified the federal government's ability to take actions not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution and restricted state action against the legitimate use of this power.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case [Roe v. Wade] (1 hr. 31 min. - December 21, 2015)

    Clarke Forsythe and Melissa Murray talk about the 1973 Supreme Court case [Roe v. Wade], in which the court ruled that women have a constitutional, but not absolute, right to terminate pregnancy based on the determined viability of the fetus.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case [Miranda v. Arizona] (1 hr. 34 min. - December 14, 2015)

    Guests talk about the 1966 Supreme Court case [Miranda v. Arizona], in which the Court ruled that suspects must be informed of their right against self-incrimination and their right to consult with an attorney before being questioned by police.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case [Baker v. Carr] (1 hr. 32 min. - December 7, 2015)

    Theodore Olson and Douglas Smith talk about the 1962 Supreme Court case [Baker v. Carr], in which the Court ruled that the drawing of election districts could be considered by the Federal Courts.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case [Mapp v. Ohio] (1 hr. 33 min. - November 30, 2015)

    Professors Carolyn Long and Renee Hutchins talk about the 1961 Supreme Court case [Mapp v. Ohio], in which the Court applied Fourth Amendment protection against "unreasonable searches and seizures" to state criminal cases.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case [Brown v. Board of Education] (1 hr. 33 min. - November 23, 2015)

    Jeffrey Rosen and Tomiko Brown-Nagin talk about the 1954 Supreme Court case [Brown v. Board of Education], in which the Court unanimously ruled that separate public schools were not equal, reversing previous court decisions.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case [Youngstown Sheet and Tube v. Sawyer] (1 hr. 32 min. - November 16, 2015)

    Professors Michael Gerhardt and William Howell talk about the 1952 Supreme Court case [Youngstown Sheet and Tube v. Sawyer], in which the Court limited the power of the president to seize property.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case [Korematsu v. United States] (1 hr. 31 min. - November 9, 2015)

    Peter Irons, Karen Korematsu, and Eric Paul Fournier talk about the 1944 Supreme Court case [Korematsu V. United States], in which the court ruled that Japanese internment camps were necessary for the protection of all citizens during World War II.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case [Schenck v. United States] (1 hr. 31 min. - November 2, 2015)

    Beverly Gage and Thomas Goldstein talk about the 1919 Supreme Court case [Schenck v. United States], in which the Court unanimously ruled that the Espionage Act of 1917 was constitutional.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case [Lochner v. New York] (1 hr. 32 min. - October 26, 2015)

    Professors Randy Barnett and Paul Kens talk about the 1905 Supreme Court case [Lochner v. New York], in which the Court first set a precedent that would favor employers in cases involving issues such as child labor laws and minimum wage.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case [Slaughterhouse Cases] (1 hr. 33 min. - October 19, 2015)

    Paul Clement and Michael Ross talk about the 1873 Supreme Court Slaughterhouse Cases, in which the court ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment protected rights guaranteed by U.S. citizenship but not those guaranteed by individual state citizenship.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Case [Dred Scott v. Sandford] (1 hr. 32 min. - October 12, 2015)

    Guests talk about the 1857 Supreme Court case [Dred Scott v. Sandford], in which the Court declared that Dred Scott and other blacks could not be citizens of the U.S., and that Congress lacked the authority to prohibit slavery in the territories.

  • Supreme Court Landmark Cases (1 hr. 32 min. - October 5, 2015)

    Akhil Reed Amar and Clifford Sloan talk about the 1803 Supreme Court case [Marbury v. Madison]. The court ruled unanimously that it was the ultimate arbiter of the constitutional validity of laws, establishing the principle of judicial review.

  • Discussion on Landmark Supreme Court Cases (1 hr. 3 min. - September 16, 2015)

    National Constitution Center President Jeffrey Rosen moderates a discussion ahead of C-SPAN's upcoming series "Landmark Cases: Historic Supreme Court Decisions," which debuts on October 5 at 9:00 p.m. ET and is produced in cooperation with the NCC.

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  After Words  

  Book TV's After Words features the author of a recently published hardback non-fiction book interviewed by a guest host with some knowledge, background, or connection to the subject matter of the book.

  • After Words with D.L. Hughley (57 min. 17 sec. - August 11, 2018)

    Comedian and actor D.L. Hughley shares his thoughts on race in America. He's interviewed by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).

  Past Programs

  • After Words with Malcolm Nance (1 hr. - August 4, 2018)

    Former military intelligence officer Malcolm Nance examines cyber warfare and other tactics used by Russia to interfere with the 2016 presidential election. He is interviewed by Suzanne Spaulding, former Homeland Security under secretary.

  • After Words with Sean Spicer (1 hr. - July 28, 2018)

    Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer recounts his time in the Trump administration. He is interviewed by former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele.

  • After Words with Mark Adams (57 min. 50 sec. - July 21, 2018)

    Mark Adams shares his experience retracing the 1899 Harriman Expedition through Alaska and explores the differences in the region's climate and environment, then and now. He's interviewed by [Washington Post] reporter Libby Casey.

  • After Words with Amanda Carpenter (57 min. 18 sec. - July 14, 2018)

    CNN political commentator Amanda Carpenter argues that President Trump is using gaslighting strategies to manipulate the American people. She's interviewed by S.E. Cupp New York Daily News Columnist and Host of HLN's "SE Cupp Unfilitered."

  • After Words with Mohammed Al Samawi (56 min. 43 sec. - July 7, 2018)

    Mohammed Al Samawi details his journey to escape death threats and the war in Yemen after becoming an interfaith activist by connecting globally with Jews and Christians via social media. He is interviewed by Julie Zauzmer.

  • After Words with Mona Hanna-Attisha (57 min. 42 sec. - June 30, 2018)

    Physician Mona Hanna-Attisha details her efforts to provide scientific evidence that children in Flint, Michigan, were being exposed to lead poisoning through the water supply. She's interviewed by Senator Gary Peters (D-MI).

  • After Words with Representative John Delaney (1 hr. 4 min. - June 23, 2018)

    Maryland Congressman John Delaney, the first Democrat to declare for president in 2020, offers his vision for America. He's interviewed by Donna Brazile, former chair of the Democratic National Committee.

  • After Words with Bill Press (59 min. 35 sec. - June 16, 2018)

    Television and radio host Bill Press retraces his transition to progressive politics. He's interviewed by syndicated columnist Mona Charen.

  • After Words with Jonah Goldberg (59 min. 57 sec. - June 2, 2018)

    Syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg argues that tribalism, populism, and nationalism are threatening American democracy. He's interviewed by John Podhoretz, editor of [Commentary] magazine.

  • After Words with James Clapper (58 min. 24 sec. - May 26, 2018)

    Former national intelligence director James Clapper offers his insight on the U.S. intelligence community. He's interviewed by Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut.

  • After Words with Barbara Ehrenreich (56 min. 12 sec. - May 19, 2018)

    Barbara Ehrenreich explores the science behind how the body ages. She is interviewed by New York Times science reporter Natalie Angier.

  • After Words with Jerome Corsi (58 min. sec. - May 12, 2018)

    Journalist Jerome Corsi argues that there is an effort to thwart the presidency of Donald J. Trump. He is interviewed by investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson.

  • After Words with Chris Hughes (59 min. 6 sec. - May 5, 2018)

    Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes discusses his plan to reduce poverty and strengthen the middle class by offering working people a guaranteed income paid for by the one percent. He is interviewed by Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA).

  • After Words with Ronald Kessler (59 min. 14 sec. - April 28, 2018)

    Journalist Ronald Kessler reports on the Trump administration and the inner workings of the White House. He's interviewed by Ginni Thomas of Liberty Consulting.

  • After Words with David Corn and Michael Isikoff (59 min. 42 sec. - April 14, 2018)

    Journalists David Corn and Michael Isikoff report on how Russian hackers attempted to influence the 2016 Presidential election. They are interviewed by Democratic Representative Joaquin Castro of Texas.

  • After Words with Tim Scott and Trey Gowdy (58 min. 58 sec. - April 7, 2018)

    South Carolina Republicans Senator Tim Scott and Representative Trey Gowdy discuss their friendship and time in Congress. They are interviewed by former South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint.

  • After Words with James Swanson (57 min. 24 sec. - March 31, 2018)

    James Swanson retraces events leading up to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. He's interviewed by Jesse Holland.

  • After Words with Sarah McBride (1 hr. 2 min. - March 24, 2018)

    Human Rights Campaign press secretary Sarah McBride discusses her life as a transgender person and LGBTQ rights. She is interviewed by Vanita Gupta, former head of the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division during the Obama administration

  • After Words with Bryan Caplan (58 min. 33 sec. - March 17, 2018)

    Economics professor Bryan Caplan argues that the main function of higher education has become more about educational credentials and less about ensuring that students are prepared with skills for the job market. He is interviewed by Scott Carlson.

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  1968 - America in Turmoil  

  From March 18 to May 13, 2018, we look back 50 years to that turbulent time.

  • Washington Journal: Elizabeth Cobbs and Mark Kramer discuss the Cold War in 1968 (1 hr. 31 min. - May 13, 2018)

    Hoover Institution senior fellow Elizabeth Cobbs and Mark Kramer, program director of Harvard University's Project on Cold War Studies, discuss the Cold War as part of C-SPAN's "1968: America in Turmoil" series.

  Past Programs

  • Washington Journal: Lynn Novick amd Doug Stanton Discuss the Vietnam War's Impact On the U.S. Homefront (1 hr. 30 min. - May 6, 2018)

    Documentary filmmaker Lynn Novick and author Doug Stanton discuss the Vietnam War's impact on the U.S. Homefront as part of C-SPAN's "1968: America in Turmoil" series.

  • Washington Journal: David Hume Kennerly and Marvin Kalb Discuss the Role of the Media in 1968 (1 hr. 29 min. - April 29, 2018)

    Pulitzer Prize winning photographer David Hume Kennerly and former CBS & NBC News reporter Marvin Kalb discuss the media's role in 1968 as part of C-SPAN's "1968: America in Turmoil" series.

  • Washington Journal: Mona Charen and Debora Spar Women's Rights in 1968. (1 hr. 31 min. - April 22, 2018)

    Syndicated Columnist Mona Charen and Former Barnard College President Debora Spar discuss women's rights in 1968 as part of C-SPAN's "1968: America in Turmoil" series.

  • Washington Journal: Matthew Dallek and Robert Merry Discuss Conservative Politics in 1968 (1 hr. 29 min. - April 15, 2018)

    George Washington University associate professor Matthew Dallek and The American Conservative Editor Robert Merry discuss the evolution of conservative politics in 1968 as part of C-SPAN's "1968: America in Turmoil" series.

  • Washington Journal: Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and Michael Cohen Discuss Liberal Politics in 1968 (1 hr. 32 min. - April 8, 2018)

    Former Maryland Lt. Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and Author Michael Cohen discuss the evolution of liberal politics in 1968 as part of C-SPAN's "1968: America in Turmoil" series.

  • Kathleen Cleaver and Peniel Joseph on Civil Rights and Race Relations in 1968 (1 hr. 30 min. - April 1, 2018)

    The civil rights movement and race relations in 1968 as political factions shift, Martin Luther King, Jr. is assassinated and black power groups rise.

  • Washington Journal: Patrick Buchanan and Barbara Perry Discuss the 1968 Presidential Campaign (1 hr. 28 min. - March 25, 2018)

    Former Presidential Candidate Patrick Buchanan and Miller Center Presidential Studies Director Barbara Perry discuss the 1968 Presidential campaign as part of C-SPAN's 1968: America in Turmoil series.

  • Washington Journal: David Maraniss and Jim Webb Discuss the Vietnam War (1 hr. 29 min. - March 18, 2018)

    Former Senator and Vietnam veteran Jim Webb and author David Maraniss discuss the major military, political and diplomatic developments in the Vietnam War.