C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly" presents a special two-parter on Milton Friedman.

In support of C-SPAN's series "Books that Shaped America" and the upcoming episode on "Free to Choose," The Weekly hears from politicians who both worship and reject Milton Friedman's economic theories.

In this first part, hear directly from Presidents Reagan, Bush 41, Bush 43, Biden, several candidates for the presidency -- and even Margaret Thatcher.

In next week's second installment -- hear from just one politician, a big admirer of Milton Friedman: Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Well, it's another odd year in politics.

And by odd year, we don't mean what's happening in politics.

We mean – the year itself.

Every odd year we get a new Almanac of American Politics.

There are at least two things we can be sure happen in politics every two years: (1) elections for Congress; and (2) the publication of a new and updated Almanac of American Politics.

With a collection of best-of mentions on C-SPAN, the latest episode of "The Weekly" marks the latest edition of a political reference icon.

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"I have defended the Second Amendment more than any Member of this body, and I am a past member of the board of directors of NRA and a life member of that body. "

 That was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives … speaking on the floor of Congress ... in 2012 ... 

Past NRA board member ... life member of the NRA... defender of the Second Amendment.

So, the latest episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly" obviously is about a Republican, right?

Nope... would you believe -- a Democrat?

Who was that Democrat?

Here's a hint: he holds the record for longest-serving member of Congress in American history.

Still stumped?

Don't fret: Listen to "The Weekly" for the big reveal.

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"This past Sunday, at 22 minutes after 6 Beirut time, with dawn just breaking, a truck, looking like a lot of other vehicles in the city, approached the airport on a busy, main road. There was nothing in its appearance to suggest it was any different than the trucks or cars that were normally seen on and around the airport. But this one was different. At the wheel was a young man on a suicide mission The truck carried some 2,000 pounds of explosives, but there was no way our marine guards could know this."

That was President Ronald Reagan -- addressing the nation -- October 1983.

What happened next?

And what have other presidents since Ronald Reagan said about that day in October 1983?

Find out in the latest episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly" -- as we mark the 40th anniversary of the Beirut Marine Barracks terror bombing.

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"Mr. President, I feel compelled to address head on, I mean 

head on, the news stories in recent weeks that have pointed out the 

shocking discovery, yes, shocking discovery, that I am growing older. 

Did you get that? Shocking discovery that I am growing older."

And with that opening, Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) addressed the U.S. Senate ... June 28, 2007.

Thus began one of the most notable speeches given in the Senate in modern times about age ... and still today a textbook example of how a politician might handle questions about age.

With abundant conversation these days about the advanced age of politicians on both sides, in the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly," we remember one specific speech made by one specific politician who addressed the age issue directly.

What did Senator Byrd say next that people still talk about today?

Find out in "The Weekly."

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30 years ago: The battle of Mogadishu.

October 3rd and 4th,1993 in Somalia: 18 American soldiers killed ... 73 wounded ... and one captured in a street battle with the forces of Somali warlord Mohamed Aidid.

In the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly," we mark that 30th anniversary ... What is now commonly remembered by the book and movie title Black Hawk Down was a deadly two days for American military and foreign policy... it sparked strong real-time disagreements and anger in Congress ... and it's still cited among policy-makers today.

What were the answers to the questions President Clinton asked the nation on October 7, 1993?

Find out in "The Weekly."

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It's part II of "The Weekly"'s special two-episode look at Emmy Award-winning -- and Emmy Award-nominated -- TV shows being cited by candidates on the presidential campaign trail!

In this latest episode, we go in-depth with one particular show -- and one particular candidate:

 "I welcome the debate with Hollywood. Even if it occasionally flares up into what the New York Times yesterday called a war. But the debate does not justify distortion. An Emmy is not a license to lie"

 Who was that?

When was that?

What show was he talking about?

And ... what was the war?

 Find out in the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly." It's the thrilling conclusion of our two-part Emmy special.

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The 2023 Emmy Awards had been scheduled for September 18th ... But because of the writers and actors strike in Hollywood, they won't be held until next year ... January 15th -- which happens to be the same day as the Iowa Republican Party's first-in-the-nation presidential caucus.

Distraught by the delay? Can't wait for either the Emmys or Iowa?

The C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly" to the rescue!

We're marking what would have been Emmys week in our own way: Top moments in presidential campaigns featuring Emmy-nominated and Emmy-winning TV shows.

Every person you'll hear was a presidential candidate -- or campaigning for a presidential candidate -- and every TV show you'll hear them talk about won -- or was nominated for -- an Emmy .... Because in this podcast, C-SPAN's The Weekly goes to the Emmys ... or, more accurately, the Emmys come to C-SPAN's "The Weekly."

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"The hope of a skinny kid with a funny name who believes that America has a place for him, too."

That was Vivek Ramaswamy during the recent Republican presidential candidates debate - on Fox.

Oh wait -- no it wasn't -- that wasn't Vivek Ramaswamy at all.

Let's try that again.

That was Barack Obama, delivering the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention - on C-SPAN.

Many observers said Vivek Ramaswamy sounded a lot like Barack Obama when he said during the Fox debate: "Who the heck is this skinny guy with a funny last name."

Everyone singled out future president Obama's 2004 keynote speech for the comparison ... but there were other times Barack Obama said he was a skinny kid with a funny name ... and so have other candidates.

As you'll hear in the latest episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly" -- it's a podcast all about skinny kids with funny names who grew up to be politicians.

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"When we were vacationing on Martha's Vineyard on two different occasions we went sailing off Martha's Vineyard, and James Taylor was a member of the crew. It wasn't such a great thing watching him work the ropes and the sails , although that was truly impressive -- though when we go to a calm sea-- he sang for us. And the stars were out, there was a moon out, and the water calm. It was something that none of us will ever forget."

Ah, summertime on Martha's Vineyard… Just as President Bill Clinton remembered – in 1997.

When he was president, Bill Clinton and his family often went to Martha's Vineyard for summer vacations.

Find out in the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly."

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