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**Extreme Mortman**

Original political stories inspired by current events. A weekly fix for political junkies combining compelling clips from the C-SPAN archives (iconic and obscure), history, trivia – and often a healthy helping of comedy.

Latest Episodes:

Gaslighting. Word of the Year. In Congress. Dec 08, 2022

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Merriam-Webster declared gaslighting to be 2022 word of the year, based on searches on its website.

Here's another place gaslighting was word of the year: Congress.

In 2022, both sides filled their rhetoric with mentions and accusations of gaslighting.

How did Congress define gaslighting?

Who said what in Congress citing gaslighting?

And how did one member of Congress connect gaslighting -- to big cats?

You'll find out in the C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly."

We demonstrate how Congress used the word gaslight throughout 2022.

You gotta believe us.

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Taylor Swift: Ticketmaster Hearings? We've Been There Before Dec 01, 2022

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After the Taylor Swift ticket debacle, will Congress hold hearings into Ticketmaster, focusing on antitrust and competitiveness?

If it does, it wouldn't be the first time Congress asks questions of Ticketmaster.

In C-SPAN's "The Weekly," we recall two prior times Ticketmaster and Live Nation CEOs have had to testify to Congress about their merged companies - in the House and in the Senate.

This podcast preps you for a potential third Ticketmaster hearing, with Taylor Swift as its focus. After all, it's an issue that's Taylor-made for Swift-action by Congress

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Thanksgiving: Seven Things You Didn't Know About Dulles Airport Nov 22, 2022

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It's Thanksgiving. Chances are you're travelling. It's possible you're flying. And you might even be at an airport-- stuck.

If that's the case, listen to C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly."

We present Seven Fun Facts about Dulles Airport.

All connected to politics and the presidency.

It's the perfect way to pass time during a miserable experience at any airport.

What are the Seven Fun Facts?

Listen to "The Weekly" and find out!

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Two Biggest Surprises in Campaign 2022 -- The Grand Finale Nov 17, 2022

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You like surprises?

Campaign 2022 had lots of them.

Brace yourself to experience the two biggest plot twists of Campaign 2022.

What were they?

Who said what?

And what did the two incredible, earth-shattering surprises have to do with --- Hawaii?

Don't miss the big reveal in C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly."

It's the grand finale to C-SPAN's coverage of Campaign 2022.

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Veterans Day: 40th Anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Nov 10, 2022

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This Veterans Day marks the 40thanniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

It's commonly known as the Wall -- for the nearly 60,000 names inscribed on the reflective black granite for the Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.

The Wall has been the site of many presidential visits of the past four decades -- including on Veterans Day.

For Veterans Day 2022, the C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly" looks back at the 40-year history of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial by remembering Presidents who have visited and what they said.

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Campaign 2022 Debate Questions: Trump, Trump, Trump, Biden, Trump Nov 03, 2022

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Was the 2020 election stolen from Donald Trump? Is Joe Biden the legitimate president? Do you support Trump? Does he support you?

If you've been watching C-SPAN's coverage of the 2022 midterm elections -- after all, October is famously known as debate month at C-SPAN -- you've probably heard moderators and reporters ask these questions. Over and over.

In C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly," it's a special round-up of C-SPAN's debate coverage.

But with a twist.

You won't get the answers. You get the questions.

And they all have to do with Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and the 2020 election.

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Halloween: Trick or Treat or Tried and True Talking Point Oct 27, 2022

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If it's Halloween, it's time for politicians to include ghosts and goblins and ghouls in their rhetoric.

It's an ageless formula for campaign season: The calendar nears October 31 and out come all manner of menacing metaphors, mentions of masks and costumes, and a cacophony of cringeworthy Halloween language.

What have been the scariest Halloween mentions in politics?

What have been the silliest?

And which Senate candidate said in an ad: "I'm not a witch"?

(Hint: Turns out, her opponent wasn't a witch either.)

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Thumping and Shellacking: Presidents React To Mid-Term Elections Oct 20, 2022

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One called it a thumping. Another called it a shellacking. But whatever adjective is used, one thing you can be sure of: When Presidents conduct press conferences after mid-term elections, their reactions are often real, raw, emotional -- and unrehearsed.

With the 2022 mid-term elections approaching, the C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly" starts with the historic 1994 mid-term elections -- when Republicans won both chambers of Congress -- and hears reactions from every president since.

Which president called the mid-term elections a "thumping"? Which president called the mid-term elections a "shellacking"?

And how did President Donald Trump react in 2018 when Nancy Pelosi became House speaker again and Mitch McConnell expanded his Senate majority?

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Top Ten Moments Involving Moderators of Senate, House, Governor, and Mayor Debates Oct 13, 2022

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While C-SPAN provides extensive coverage of Campaign 2022 debates, the C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly" provides a Top Ten List from Senate, House, Governor, and Mayor debates in campaign seasons past.

Last week: Top Ten Moments from Candidates.

This week: Part II -- Top Ten Moments from Moderators.

You may remember some. You may be hearing some for the first time. But either way, it's a chance to hear Alex Trebek get booed.

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Top Ten Moments from Senate, House, Governor, Mayor Debates -- Part I Oct 06, 2022

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Quick: Think of your favorite moments from a campaign debate.

OK, got it? You probably have in mind something that happened during a presidential or vice-presidential debate, right?

But what about a Senate, House, Governor, or Mayor debate?

Drawing a blank? No worries ... the C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly" has you covered.

Because -- YES! -- it's that time of year: Time to watch C-SPAN's coverage of Campaign 2022 debates.

Which also makes it time to download and listen to Top Ten list of Most Memorable Moments from a Senate, House, Governor, or Mayor debate -- all seen on C-SPAN. And now in one easy place to enjoy -- "The Weekly" podcast.

Even better: this is merely Part I. The following week: Part II. Ten more. "The Weekly" podcast that week will be: Top Ten Most Memorable Moments Involving the Moderators of Senate/House/Gov/Mayor Debates.

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