Extreme Mortman

Latest Episodes:

Senator Richard Russell (D-GA) with Senate Historian Betty Koed and LSU Professor Robert Mann Mar 19, 2021

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On this episode a look at the controversy around the senate office building named after Former Senator Richard Russell, Democrat of Georgia. He died in 1971, but it's votes and remarks he made before his death that have some in Washington calling for the building to be renamed. Betty Koed, United States Senate Historian and Professor Robert Mann of LSU provide insights into this issue.

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$1.9T Stimulus Bill w/ Veronique de Rugy, Senior Research Fellow, Mercatus Center Mar 12, 2021

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Veronique de Rugy joins to discuss the $1.9 trillion dollar COVID-19 relief bill and how it impacts the United State's already growing federal debt…which is now exceeding $28 trillion dollars.

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Theo Padnos, Author, "Blindfold - A Memoir of Capture, Torture, and Enlightenment" Mar 05, 2021

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Our guest this week shares his story of being held captive for two years in Syria, while facing brutal abuse and constant death threats. It has been 10 years this month since the Syrian civil war began and Theo Padnos shares his insights and knowledge about this middle eastern country.

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Gady Epstein, China Affairs Editor, The Economist Feb 26, 2021

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An in-depth look at U.S. and China relations with Gady Epstein, China Editor for the Economist. From trade, human rights, covid-19 and the military, it is all up for discussion during this conversation.

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Dr. Michael Osterholm, Variants of the Coronavirus Feb 19, 2021

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Our guest this week is an expert on infectious diseases and one of America's leading epidemiologists. He joins The Weekly to talk about the new and highly contagious variant of the coronavirus.

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Daniel Kochis, Senior Policy Analyst at Heritage on NATO Feb 12, 2021

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Our guest is Daniel Kochis, Senior Policy Analyst on European Affairs for the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, part of the Heritage Foundation. He joins us to discuss NATO, how it's mission have developed over the years, and what's next with the Biden Administration.

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Sarah Binder, Brookings Senior Fellow and GW Political Science Professor Feb 05, 2021

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Our guest this week is Brookings Senior Fellow and GW Political Science Professor Sarah Binder. She joins C-SPAN to explain the history behind budget reconciliation, legislative filibusters, and terms such as the 'Byrd Rule' and 'Byrd Bath.' During a week in which the Senate began debate on a $1.9 Trillion dollar Covid Relief Bill, she offers an historical perspective on how the Senate reached this point and why.

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Dan Michaels, Brussels Bureau Chief for The Wall Street Journal, on The Paris Agreement Jan 29, 2021

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Our guest this week is Dan Michaels, Brussels Bureau Chief for the Wall Street Journal. He joins C-SPAN to talk about the Paris Climate Accord, what it is, why it is important, and what happens next as we re-enter the agreement.

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Andy Card, Former White House Chief of Staff Jan 22, 2021

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Former White House Chief of Staff Andy Card sits down with C-SPAN to discuss what a President can expect during his first 100 days in office, and what skills a COS needs in order to run a successful West Wing.

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History of Inaugurations Jan 15, 2021

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This week Jim Bendat, author and historian joins to discuss the traditions around the inauguration of a U.S. President and how different it will look this year.

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