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Congressional Baseball: Highlights, Hits, and Hugs Jul 06, 2023

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Who needs the Major League Baseball All Star game when you have All-Star plays like that one -- in the Congressional Baseball Game ... This year, freshman Democratic Representative from California Kevin Mullin made that all-star catch playing left field.

The big league All Star Game is approaching (July 11, Seattle) ... but you might not be interested ... you might want good, alternate, yet still baseball-themed programming -- Well, here's one idea ... listen to the latest episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly" ... it's the top moments from C-SPAN's coverage of the Congressional Baseball Game … over the years -- both on and off the field…. Highlights, hits, and hugs … via the C-SPAN Video library.

As the classic baseball song goes: Take Me Out To the Archives.

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Fourth of July: Let the British Praise the USA Jun 29, 2023

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Typically on the Fourth of July, you hear Americans praise America.

The C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly" is going in a different direction.

We hear British praise America.

Specifically, British leaders who have addressed Congress and the White House and other large public venues – and have only nice things to say about the country that gained its independence from the British empire 247 years ago.

King Charles, Boris Johnson, Teresa May, Tony Blair, Margaret Thatcher, Queen Elizabeth – and even Winston Churchill. They're all in "The Weekly" for the Fourth of July.

It's a Fourth of July twist you'll only get from "The Weekly."

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President Biden: Saving the Queen and Wishing Senior Year Luck Jun 22, 2023

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Last week, President Biden ended a speech in Connecticut by saying: "God save the Queen, man."

And during his State of the Union address, President Biden told Republicans, "Lots of luck in your senior year."

Both times, media observers wondered: What does that mean?

In C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly," we don't answer that. We do something else.

We provide other times, in other settings, with other people, and with other policy issues -- when President Biden wished lots of luck in senior years.

Find C-SPAN's "The Weekly" wherever you get podcasts.

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Elena Kagan, Supreme Comedian Jun 15, 2023

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You might not think listening to a Supreme Court oral argument could make you chuckle.

But when Justice Elena Kagan is involved in the conversation, there's often a chance that will happen.

In what is typically a world of dry legal argument, Justice Kagan can provide snappy comebacks, witty repartee, and quick delivery -- providing a humor and lightness to the oral arguments.

In the latest episode of the C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly" -- marking the conclusion of the current Supreme Court term -- hear quips and one-liners told by Justice Kagan.

She seems to always bring the laughs to oral argument -- and lots of other places.

Find C-SPAN's "The Weekly" wherever you get podcasts.

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ROSALYNN CARTER AND BETTY FORD -- A BOND OVER MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY Jun 08, 2023

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Rosalynn Carter has championed mental health since her days as President Jimmy Carter's First Lady -- and even before.

With the announcement that she has been diagnosed with dementia, C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly" looks back at her advocacy of mental health awareness and mental health programs. But with a unique perspective: we focus on her collaboration with -- and friendship with -- fellow First Lady Betty Ford.

We use clips from single and joint appearances at the National Press Club, Congressional hearings, panel discussions -- and from C-SPAN's own original features series, "First Ladies: Influence & Image."

The Rosalynn Carter/Betty Ford bond over mental health advocacy ... in the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly."

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KISSINGER AT 100: HE TALKS BIG BIRTHDAYS FOR OTHER BIG PEOPLE Jun 01, 2023

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In the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly" -- we mark Henry Kissinger's 100th birthday -- but not with him talking about himself -- with him talking about milestone birthdays of other famous statesmen.

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PEPFAR: An Oral History May 25, 2023

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PEPFAR -- The President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief.

The multi-billion-dollar government initiative to address the global HIV/AIDS epidemic turns 20 years old this week – President Bush signed PEPFAR into law on May 27, 2003.

When it was proposed and implemented 20 years ago, PEPFAR was the largest commitment by any nation to combat a single disease in human history.

Now, to mark PEPFAR's 20th anniversary, we hear directly from the politicians involved in the program -- and the bipartisan tone the initiative set for Washington and for President Bush -- as C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly" presents a special episode: PEPFAR: An Oral History.

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CHUTZPAH! The Joy Of Congress Yiddish May 18, 2023

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May is Jewish American Heritage Month.

It was established by Congress and President Bush in 2006.

Since Congress helped create Jewish American Heritage Month, it's as good as chance as any to hear members of Congress speak Yiddish.

Actually, to hear members of Congress say one specific word in Yiddish: Chutzpah.

In the latest episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly," to mark Jewish American Heritage Month, you'll hear e Congressmen and Senators -- from both parties -- give definitions of Chutzpah and incorporate Chutzpah into their floor speeches.

But with a twist.

A twist you'll only get from this podcast: nobody speaking the Yiddish word Chutzpah is Jewish.

Talk about Chutzpah!

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Writers Strike, But Congress Tells Their Late-Night TV Jokes May 11, 2023

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More than 11,000 members of the Writers Guild of America are on strike.

It's the first TV writer's walkout in more than 15 years ... and it has halted production on some of the most popular shows in the U.S.

One immediate casualty: late-night TV ... The talk shows are shut down. No new episodes. No new words.

But there’s one place on TV where the words never stop, where the content is always fresh, where there is always new programming - the US Congress.... Congress on TV.

LIVE on C-SPAN, and they keep on talking and debating. The new words keep coming.

Sometimes scripted, sometimes unscripted…. And sometimes they even talk about late-night TV talk show hosts -- the ones who aren't on TV right now!

In fact – Representatives and Senators don't just talk about late-night TV talk show hosts – they tell their jokes!

If you want to hear jokes written on late-night TV -- jokes you may be hearing for the first time …. listen to Congress ... and listen to the latest episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly."

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Cinco de Mayo: Politicians Speaking Spanish May 04, 2023

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It's time for Cinco de Mayo.

Looking for a way to mark the Mexican holiday?

Here's one serious thing you can do:

Listen to the latest episode of the C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly."

You'll hear politicians -- from both parties -- speak Spanish in a variety of public and political venues over the years... with messages targeted both for the Mexican community and other Spanish-speaking communities as well.

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