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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.

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Congressional Investigations, Elaine Kamarck, Brookings Mar 08, 2019

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How does Congress investigate the President of the United States?

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Green New Deal, Lisa Friedman, NYT Mar 01, 2019

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A look at the Green New Deal.

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US/N.Korean Summit; Jung Pak, Brookings Institution Feb 22, 2019

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A preview of next week's meeting between President Trump and N Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Medicare in 2020; Bill Arnone CEO, Nat'l Academy of Social Insurance Feb 15, 2019

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Joining The Weekly Podcast is Bill Arnone, CEO of The National Academy of Social Insurance and an expert on all things Medicare. He talks about, the history of Medicare, the age one receives Medicare, and what's next for the program.

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Episode 92: Inside Syria with Author Gayle Tzemach of the Council on Foreign Relations Feb 08, 2019

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On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: As U.S. troops prepare to leave Syria, what is next for the war-torn country? Our guest is author Gayle Tzemach of the Council Foreign Relations. She's been to Syria five times since 2017 and shares with C-SPAN an inside look at the country. She provides extensive insight into the country and what could happen next.

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Episode 90: Drug Lobbyists with The Washington Post's Christopher Rowland Jan 25, 2019

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On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: We examine America's drug industry and the intense lobbying effort by pharmaceutical companies here in Washington, D.C. It's a multi-million dollar industry to influence Congress and that includes a number of "ghost" lobbying groups. Our guest is Chris Rowland who covers the drug and health care beat for The Washington Post.

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Episode 91: An inside look at Congress with Fox Senior Capitol Hill Producer Chad Pergram Jan 25, 2019

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On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: One month into the 116th Congress are we seeing progress after the end of the 35 day government shutdown? We sit down with veteran Capitol Hill Producer for Fox News Chad Pergram. He explains how Congress really works with his stories, insights, and historical perspective.

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Episode 89: Immigration and Border Security with Tom Jawetz, Vice President of Immigration Policy at the Center for American Progress Jan 18, 2019

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On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: On this edition we examine the immigration debate in this country beyond the border wall. What should be done? And politically in a divided government...what can we expect? For some answers C-SPAN spoke with Vice President of Immigration Policy at the Center for American Progress Tom Jawetz.

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Episode 88: Attorney General Nominee William Barr's Confirmation Hearing with CBS News Justice Correspondent Paula Reid Jan 11, 2019

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On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: The Senate debate is now underway on President Trump's nominee to replace fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions. William Barr is before the Senate Judiciary Committee this month...with Senate floor debate to follow. What can we expect from the Democrats and Republicans? Just how contentious will it get? And who is William Barr? Questions we delve into with Paula Reid, who covers the Justice Department and the White House for CBS News.

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Episode 87: The 116th Congress Explained with The Hill's Editor in Chief Bob Cusack Jan 04, 2019

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On this episode of C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast: A new year brings to Washington a familiar face to the job of Speaker. Nancy Pelosi becomes the first House Member since Sam Rayburn in 1955 to hold the position, lose the majority, then re-gain the majority in a subsequent Congress to become Speaker Again. On this episode of The Weekly Podcast, a look ahead at the 116th Congress with The Hill's Editor in Chief Bob Cusack.

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