• C-SPAN's The Weekly

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C-SPAN's The Weekly

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  • Connecting today's political discourse with the past 40 years of politics. Using audio taken from C-SPAN's vast Video Library, each episode focuses on a theme tied to current events providing a unique perspective on today's news.
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Episodes
  • Presidents Say Goodbye: Top Moments in Farewell Speeches from George Washington to Donald Trump

    Presidents Say Goodbye: Top Moments in Farewell Speeches from George Washington to Donald Trump
    Jan 9 2025
    We're just days away from President Joe Biden leaving the White House. Which makes this a good time to remember other departing presidents – and their farewell addresses. Like Richard Nixon speaking to staff, August 9, 1974, the day he resigned the presidency. You are here to say goodbye to us, and we don't have a good word for it in English -- the best is au revoir. We'll see you again. Presidents giving farewell addresses … • Who spoke from the White House? • Who used their State of the Union addresses as their farewell? • Who said goodbye in places other than Washington DC? • And – of course -- what did they say? Find out in the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly." It's the best-of presidential farewell speeches … Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • ELECTORAL VOTE LOSERS: When vice presidents tell Congress they’ve lost

    ELECTORAL VOTE LOSERS: When vice presidents tell Congress they’ve lost
    Jan 2 2025
    On Monday, January 6, 2025, Congress once again will meet in a Joint Session to certify the electoral votes in the presidential election. As President of the Senate and presiding over that ceremony, Kamala Harris will find herself a unique and rare position –a sitting vice president who ran for the presidency and then had announce his or her own electoral defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • A Short Take On The Making Of The Weekly Podcast

    A Short Take On The Making Of The Weekly Podcast
    Dec 26 2024
    Ever wonder how C-SPAN’s The Weekly comes together? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, we pull back the curtain to explore the making of our podcast. From brainstorming story ideas to interviewing top political insiders, discover what it takes to deliver timely and insightful episodes week after week. Join host Howard Mortman and producer Shannon Rice as they share funny anecdotes, memorable moments, and the challenges of turning complex political topics into compelling audio storytelling. Plus, hear exclusive stories that didn’t make it into the episodes and learn how The Weekly stays true to C-SPAN's mission of providing unbiased and unfiltered coverage of American politics. Tune in for a candid conversation about the art, hustle, and heart behind your favorite episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins

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