Extreme Mortman

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What Bipartisanship -- and Laughter -- Sounds Like Nov 04, 2021

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People wonder when -- or if -- we'll hear bipartisan language from our country's political leaders again ...in this episode examples of when United States' political leaders had nice things to say about those who differed from them ideologically.

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Where are they now: The Progressive Caucus Oct 28, 2021

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In this episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly," we'll remember several members of the Progressive Caucus from the early days -- and see where they are now.

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Colin Powell: Not a Presidential Candidate Oct 21, 2021

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Colin Powell died October 18, 2021, from complications from COVID ... His career included Secretary of State, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, and, as National Security Adviser..... But it was one thing that he didn't do -- run for president -- that's the focus of this episode.

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When Mark Zuckerberg apologized to Congress Oct 14, 2021

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After the Facebook whistleblower - Frances Haugen - testified to Congress, Mike Allen of Axios reported "Facebook says Zuckerberg has testified before Congress seven times in the past four years."

In this episode, we'll remember the times Mark Zuckerberg apologized or admitted errors to Congress.

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Debt Limit Politics: 2021 – And 2011 Oct 07, 2021

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Looking back to 2011...and another debt-ceiling debate. Compromise seemed elusive, angry words seemed abundant...and it all came down to the wire. Sound familiar?

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Military Leaders Before Congress Sep 30, 2021

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In this episode, we'll use the C-SPAN Video Library to remember other significant hearings in Congress which involved military officials

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German chancellor Angela Merkel with America's leaders Sep 23, 2021

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After over a decade and a half, the era of Angela Merkel is coming to an end... She has chosen not to run in national elections... Germany will have a new leader... But, after serving as chancellor of Germany over a period that lasted through four different United States Presidents, she'll always have a place in C-SPAN's Video Library.

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Matt Drudge and the Clinton Impeachment Sep 16, 2021

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In this episode learn more about one of the characters portrayed in the FX impeachment story -- Internet news pioneer Matt Drudge.

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The Language of 9/11 Sep 09, 2021

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On the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks on September 11th, a look back at some of the language used the week after the attack. You'll hear from then-President George W. Bush, then Senators Joe Biden (D-DE), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Hillary Clinton (D-NY). Plus, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Press Secretary Ari Fleischer.

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Prophets and Politics Sep 02, 2021

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In this episode, we'll use the C-SPAN Video Library to hear Presidents who worked in the prophet Isaiah in their public speeches, including President Joe Biden just last week after the attack in Kabul.

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