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C-SPAN's The Weekly
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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Keir Starmer Jokes About Sex and More British PMQ Comedy– With Special Guest Jon Macks
Keir Starmer departs soon as British Prime Minister... But not before telling a joke or two — about sex ..."On consistency, don’t get me started: five...
Supreme Court Comedy Festival: Justice Scalia's Funniest Moments – with James Rosen (Part 2)
Quick comedy question:
Can you name a time when, during an oral argument, a Supreme Court Justice made everyone laugh?
How a...
July 4th Special: How the British Burning Washington Became One Big Joke
Happy Fourth of July!
250 years ago, America declared independence from the British.
And 212 years ago … the British burned...
Supreme Court Comedy Festival: Justice Scalia's Funniest Moments – with James Rosen (Part 1)
Quick comedy question:
Can you name a time when, during an oral argument, a Supreme Court Justice made everyone laugh?
How a...
Presidential Libraries: Top Moments from 10 Dedication Ceremonies — with Tevi Troy (part 2)
Quick question: Name something former presidents have in common.
How about: Begging for money!
"I would say parenthetically...
Presidential Libraries: Top Moments from 10 Dedication Ceremonies — with Tevi Troy (part I)
On June 18th, Barack Obama speaks at the dedication of his presidential library.
What will he say?
Well, here...
An Oral History of Senate TV: 40 Years of Memorable Moments on C-SPAN2, with Carl Hulse, Paul Kane, Chad Pergram – Part 2
We're marking the 40-year anniversary of C-SPAN2 by hearing favorite and most memorable moments picked by our audience…. With history and analysis by...
An Oral History of Senate TV: 40 Years of Memorable Moments on C-SPAN2, with Carl Hulse, Paul Kane, Chad Pergram – Part I
What were John Glenn's reservations about whether TV would change the way the Senate operates?
And did those reservations become reality?...
Governors Celebrate America 250: Great American History from State of State Speeches, Part 2
Republican Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
You likely have heard she may run for president.
But did you also hear...
Governors Celebrate America 250: Great American History from State of State Speeches, Part 1
Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
You likely have heard he may run for president.
But did you also hear him tal...
When DC Laughed at Itself: Dan Glickman and the Golden Age of Political Comedy
Lots of people say lots of things in politics are broken.
Here's one item on that list:
Comedy.
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Governors Who Might Run for President Drop Big Hints in State of State Addresses
Let's hear from Gavin Newsom ... March 5th, 2026, ... The Democratic Governor from California speaking in New Hampshire - a state he might visit a lo...
Funniest Jokes Presidents Told at WHCA Dinners — With Special Guest Tamara Keith
The 1987 White House Correspondents Association Dinner..... The earliest Correspondents dinner seen or heard on C-SPAN.... Here's a joke - from Presid...
1996 SHOCKER: Clinton Press Secretary Confesses to Smoking Joint When Young
Coming soon: April 20th — the counterculture holiday for celebrating cannabis consumption and advocating marijuana legalization ... So, let's hear, fr...
The British Are Coming – To Congress! Charles, Churchill, And Memorable Moments from British Leaders Addressing Congress
November 9th,1985 … A White House dinner for the Prince of Wales and the Princess of Wales ... Charles and Diana … Here's President Ronald Reagan:
Before Trump and Maduro and Venezuela: Bush and Noriega and Panama
President Trump's use of the U.S. military to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro reminded many observers of another U.S. military operation … It...
Washington Post Sports Writers
Let's hear from Missouri Republican Senator Kit Bond.…. September 29th, 1998 …. the year that St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire captivate...
For C-SPAN's 47th Anniversary, Something Rare: Top Moments from the House Ethics Committee
It's C-SPAN's 47th anniversary!
Typically for a C-SPAN anniversary, you get lots of clips of big, famous, and often entertaining moments...
The First-Ever ExMo Prize for Best Movie Reference by a Politician — Awarded by Bob Cusack!
It's that time of year again … Time for the Academy Awards… So let's hear from … President Trump
"The Kennedy Center has e...
Ben Sasse picks his favorite speaking moments as a U.S. Senator
On November 3rd, 2015, a freshman rose on the Senate floor to address his colleagues… He gave his maiden speech as a U.S. Senator… It was a full year...
The death of Jesse Jackson - and the birth of a Sister Souljah moment
June 13th, 1992.
Jesse Jackson is hosting a conference of the National Rainbow Coalition.
Reverend Jackson in...
Why State of the Union Addresses Matter: Foreign Policy
Don't let the cynics and skeptics try to convince you otherwise: State of the Union addresses DO matter.
Need proof? Foreign policy.
Lou Cannon — Reagan biographer - Remembered by Carl Cannon
In December 1999, legendary Washington Post reporter Lou Cannon joined C-SPAN for a special program at the Reagan Ranch in Santa Barbara California .....
When Super Bowl Sunday Collided with Senate Session Sunday
Here's one thing you don't normally hear mentioned in the prayer: The Super Bowl.
But one day, that did happen.
"Lord, give...
What Is a Discharge Petition? What Does It have To Do with Jeffrey Epstein, Stocks, and Healthcare? Scott Wong Has Answers
In September 1993, Ross Perot held a press conference on Capitol Hill. He was surrounded by members from both parties. The topic: the then-secretive a...
PART 2 - 8 political sex scandals…w/ Washington Post's Roxanne Roberts
Recently, the Washington Post ran a story headlined "8 political sex scandals that threw the nation into a frenzy."
Longtime Post reporte...
PART 1 - 8 political sex scandals…w/ Washington Post's Roxanne Roberts
Recently, the Washington Post ran a story headlined "8 political sex scandals that threw the nation into a frenzy."
Longtime Post reporte...
Congress Cites – and Attends -- the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
This week, the annual Consumer Electronics Show is being held in Las Vegas Nevada.
You might find members of Congress attending.
Favorite! Best! Top! Funniest! Political Moments seen on C-SPAN in 2025: A Cate Martel Playlist!
In 2025, you watched and listened to a lot of C-SPAN.
Can you name your favorite moments from the past year?
<...
Extreme Mortman Explained: Howard Mortman’s Podcast on Politics, History, and the C-SPAN Archives
Extreme Mortman is a fast-paced podcast hosted by Howard Mortman that dives into American politics, history, and the vast C-SPAN Video Library. With a...
Presidents Get Winter Vacations – We Get Kirk Bado and Ledge King
Over the summer, C-SPAN's podcast "Extreme Mortman" did an episode all about Presidents – and summer vactions.
Now - time...
What's It Like for Robert Redford to Play You in a Movie? Bob Woodward Has Answers
Hollywood legend Robert Redford didn't just make movies. He also spoke at the National Press Club. Where he talked about his movies. Like "All the Pr...
Dana Carvey and George Bush: A Comedian and a President Make Each Other Laugh
December 7th, 1992 ... The East Room of the White House.... The President and White House staff gather for a Christmas Ceremony.... The mood is gloomy...
Thanksgiving Presidential Turkey Pardon Contest – With Justin Robert Young
Ahhh... Thanksgiving … That uniquely American tradition of sitting around the bountiful dinner table, enjoying the company of family and friends, and...
Extreme Mortman: The New Almanac of American Politics Is Here! With Author Lou Jacobson
Time now for more great news for political junkies:
The new edition of the Almanac of American Politics - is out!
So, let's...
Presidential rhetoric after shootings and domestic attacks -- with historian Tevi Troy
After conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated in September 2025, President Trump spoke at a memorial service at a stadium in Arizona:
Dick Cheney: What Did They Say About Him At CPAC?
Over the years, Dick Cheney spoke many times at CPAC, the marquee conservative political gathering.
Which means, over the years, Dick Che...
Halloween: 11 Scary Moments in Politics – with Ledge King
It's Halloween!
When everything is scary.
Can you name a scary moment in politics?
How about this one:
Fawn Hall and Oliver North Get Married! Remembering the 1987 Iran-Contra Hearings
June 8th, 1987 ... Day Eighteen of the Iran-Contra hearings … Congressman Lee Hamilton is presiding … and Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North's secretary...
You've Got Podcast: A Political Farewell to AOL Dial-Up Internet Service
There was a time, decades ago, when politicians where astounded every time they went online and discovered – to their glee – they had mail.