Washington Today

By C-SPANNews Politics

Favorites
164
Followers
Typical duration
59 min
per episode

Based on Podcast App listening data

Washington Today episodes

August 25, 2021 Sec of State Blinken: about 1,500 Americans left in Afghanistan
Today's program looks at estimates of U.S. citizens to be evacuated from Afghanistan, reaction to two Members of Congress going to Afghanistan, and mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for U.S. troops. Interview with The Hill's Christina Marcos on infrastructure spending and budget bill next steps (33).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47 min
August 24, 2021 POTUS keeps to Kabul Aug. 31 deadline
Today's program looks at the state of evacuation from Afghanistan, House votes on the budget, and the newest governor New York. Plus, we speak with Jerry Zremski of The Buffalo News about NY Governor Kathy Hochul (33).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
38 min
August 23, 2021 US regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Today's program looks at the latest after the FDA approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, plus the House of Representatives is back in session...in August. And evacuations from Afghanistan continue as an August 31st withdrawal deadline looms ahead.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 min
August 20, 2021 POTUS to U.S. citizens in Afghanistan: "We will get your home"
Today's program looks at the Afghanistan evacuation, from President Biden, Member of Congress who served, Pentagon, NATO and former President Trump. Also Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) on school mask mandates.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
42 min
August 19, 2021 Man arrested in Capitol Hill bomb scare
Today's program looks at the arrest of a man threatening to detonate a bomb on Capitol Hill, Afghanistan, and GOP governors on President Biden requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for nursing home staff and opposing school mask bans.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
44 min
August 18, 2021 COVID-19 vaccine booster shots recommended for everyone
Today's program looks at the plan for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, Pentagon and State Department latest on Afghanistan and a preview of next week's House debate on transportation spending. Interviews with Kaiser Health News' Sarah Jane Tribble (4) and Politico's Sarah Ferris. (17).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46 min
August 17, 2021 Pentagon promises to ramp up evacuations from Afghanistan
Today's program looks at evacuation of Americans and Afghans from Kabul airport, NIH Director on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and U.S. earthquake aid to Haiti. Interview with Quartz's Tim Fernholz on SIGAR's Afghanistan reconstruction spending report (15).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
45 min
August 16, 2021 POTUS stands behind decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan
Today program looks at the Biden Admin, Congress and UN on the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Interview with former Sunday Times' DC Bureau Chief Toby Harnden (21). Also, NYC Mayor De Blasio on requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for indoor dining and events.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48 min
August 13, 2021 Pentagon says Taliban gains in Afghanistan "deeply concerning"
Today's program looks at the Pentagon on the Taliban's advance in Afghanistan, CDC panel approving a 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose for some & RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel. Interview with Politico's Sarah Ferris on transportation and budget bills (28).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
36 min
August 12, 2021 DHS Sec says high number of border crossings is "serious challenge"
Today's program looks at DHS Secretary Mayorkas' visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Census Bureau redistricting data, and COVID-19 booster shots. Interviews with The Hill's Reid Wilson (13) and Washington Post's Derek Hawkins (23).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
49 min

About Washington Today

From the publisher's feed

Catch up on the biggest stories of the day from Washington with interviews and analysis from leading journalists. Posted weekdays at 6:30 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you the "Q&A"…