C-SPAN's The Weekly

By C-SPAN

Connecting today's political discourse with the past 40 years of politics. Using audio taken from C-SPAN's vast Video Library, each episode focuses on a theme tied to current events providing a unique... more

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February 22, 2019 US/N.Korean Summit; Jung Pak, Brookings Institution
A preview of next week's meeting between President Trump and N Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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31min
February 15, 2019 Medicare in 2020; Bill Arnone CEO, Nat'l Academy of Social Insurance
Joining The Weekly Podcast is Bill Arnone, CEO of The National Academy of Social Insurance and an expert on all things Medicare. He talks about, the history of Medicare, the age one receives Medicare, and what's next for the program.

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35min
February 08, 2019 Episode 92: Inside Syria with Author Gayle Tzemach of the Council on Foreign Relations
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: As U.S. troops prepare to leave Syria, what is next for the war-torn country? Our guest is author Gayle Tzemach of the Council Foreign Relations. She's been to Syria five times since 2017 and shares with C-SPAN an inside look at the country. She provides extensive insight into the country and what could happen next.

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32min
January 25, 2019 Episode 91: An inside look at Congress with Fox Senior Capitol Hill Producer Chad Pergram
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: One month into the 116th Congress are we seeing progress after the end of the 35 day government shutdown? We sit down with veteran Capitol Hill Producer for Fox News Chad Pergram. He explains how Congress really works with his stories, insights, and historical perspective.

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50min
January 25, 2019 Episode 90: Drug Lobbyists with The Washington Post's Christopher Rowland
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: We examine America's drug industry and the intense lobbying effort by pharmaceutical companies here in Washington, D.C. It's a multi-million dollar industry to influence Congress and that includes a number of "ghost" lobbying groups. Our guest is Chris Rowland who covers the drug and health care beat for The Washington Post.

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29min
January 18, 2019 Episode 89: Immigration and Border Security with Tom Jawetz, Vice President of Immigration Policy at the Center for American Progress
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: On this edition we examine the immigration debate in this country beyond the border wall. What should be done? And politically in a divided government...what can we expect? For some answers C-SPAN spoke with Vice President of Immigration Policy at the Center for American Progress Tom Jawetz.

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31min
January 11, 2019 Episode 88: Attorney General Nominee William Barr's Confirmation Hearing with CBS News Justice Correspondent Paula Reid
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: The Senate debate is now underway on President Trump's nominee to replace fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions. William Barr is before the Senate Judiciary Committee this month...with Senate floor debate to follow. What can we expect from the Democrats and Republicans? Just how contentious will it get? And who is William Barr? Questions we delve into with Paula Reid, who covers the Justice Department and the White House for CBS News.

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35min
January 04, 2019 Episode 87: The 116th Congress Explained with The Hill's Editor in Chief Bob Cusack
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: A new year brings to Washington a familiar face to the job of Speaker. Nancy Pelosi becomes the first House Member since Sam Rayburn in 1955 to hold the position, lose the majority, then re-gain the majority in a subsequent Congress to become Speaker Again. On this episode of The Weekly Podcast, a look ahead at the 116th Congress with The Hill's Editor in Chief Bob Cusack.

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28min
December 28, 2018 Episode 86: Exit Interview with Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ)
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: As part of a series of C-SPAN interviews with retiring members of Congress, Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) reflects on his relationship with President Trump, his time in Congress, and what he might be planning next.

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32min
December 21, 2018 Episode 85: Exit Interview with Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO)
On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: As part of a series of C-SPAN interviews with retiring members of Congress, Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) reflected on her career and time in the U.S. Senate, her relationship with President Barack Obama, and her legacy.

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37min

FAQs about C-SPAN's The Weekly:

How many episodes does C-SPAN's The Weekly have?

The podcast currently has 428 episodes available.