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Extreme Mortman

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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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Fourteen years ago, on August 30th, 2012, the Republican presidential nominee gave his acceptance speech.

But before Mitt Romney addressed the convention that night — there was another big-name speaker.

Clint Eastwood!

Well, I know even some of th... more

Are you a Stephen Colbert fan?

Think you know everything there is to know about Stephen Colbert… and politics?

Well, did you know about this?

QUESTION: Jake, Stephen Colbert, Senior White House Correspondent for the Daily Show. Will the President ... more

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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 Prime Ministers, six Chancellors, eight Home Secretaries 16 Housing Ministers—they had more positio... more

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Quick comedy question:

Can you name a time when, during an oral argument, a Supreme Court Justice made everyone laugh?

How about December 11th, 2000:

KLOCK: I think what the Florida Supreme Court should do in that instance is note the very tight r... more

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Recent Guests

Major Garrett
CBS News chief Washington correspondent, host of The Takeout
CBS News
Episode: Major Garrett's Six Most Memorable Moments Covering National Party Conventions
James Rosen
Scalia biographer and author
Self-employed / Rosen Books
Episode: Supreme Court Comedy Festival: Justice Scalia's Funniest Moments – with James Rosen (Part 2)
Tevi Troy
Presidential historian, author of seven books on the American presidency
Ronald Reagan Institute (as discussed)
Episode: Presidential Libraries: Top Moments from 10 Dedication Ceremonies — with Tevi Troy (part I)
Carl Hulse
Chief Washington Correspondent, The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: An Oral History of Senate TV: 40 Years of Memorable Moments on C-SPAN2, with Carl Hulse, Paul Kane, Chad Pergram – Part 2
Paul Kane
Senior political reporter
The Washington Post
Episode: An Oral History of Senate TV: 40 Years of Memorable Moments on C-SPAN2, with Carl Hulse, Paul Kane, Chad Pergram – Part 2
Chad Pergram
Fox News Congressional Correspondent
Fox News
Episode: An Oral History of Senate TV: 40 Years of Memorable Moments on C-SPAN2, with Carl Hulse, Paul Kane, Chad Pergram – Part 2
Dan Glickman
Former congressman, former Agriculture Secretary, former MPAA executive, author of Laughing at Myself
Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture; MPAA; Bipartisan Policy Center
Episode: When DC Laughed at Itself: Dan Glickman and the Golden Age of Political Comedy
Steve Sussman
Jim Wright's lawyer
Episode: For C-SPAN's 47th Anniversary, Something Rare: Top Moments from the House Ethics Committee
Bob Cusack
Executive Editor of The Washington Examiner; longtime political journalist
Washington Examiner
Episode: The First-Ever ExMo Prize for Best Movie Reference by a Politician — Awarded by Bob Cusack!

Host

Howard Mortman
Host of Extreme Mortman podcast, appears across multiple episodes.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Annual Baseball Episode

    Back when they wanted suggestions for the name of the “new” Washington baseball team - I wanted them to be the Washington (Beltway) Bandits.

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    another RJF
    United Statesa year ago
  • Went woke

    Had to unfollow

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    The reviewer
    United Statesa year ago
  • This should be required listening for students

    C-SPAN has been doing the rare work of unfiltered access to the people who run our country. I’ve never watched it on TV but a podcast is a terrific way to dip into the vast trove of content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sophieyale
    United Statesa year ago
  • Funny, enlightening, and captivating

    Hands down one of the best podcasts out there. Wildly underrated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grincon55
    United States3 years ago
  • Gutless

    I’m tired of reporters and interviewers not calling out lies when they hear them. We’ll never get the truth if they don’t have the knowledge and the guts to question and require background information.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Lexie'smom2
    United States6 years ago

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Episodes are informative and entertaining, blending history with current events.
Some critics wish for more rigorous fact-checking and challenging questions.
Listeners praise access to unfiltered archival material and insightful context.

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Major Garrett's Six Most Memorable Moments Covering National Party Conventions
Q: So, is that a moment of phenomenal, memorable rhetoric?
Not exactly; it was a moment of process, but it underscored the significance of procedural moments in convention history.
Keir Starmer Jokes About Sex and More British PMQ Comedy– With Special Guest Jon Macks
Q: Jon, you are a professional comedy writer, British comedy. Do you like British comedy, first off?
I love British comedy and find it refreshingly edgier and more willing to push boundaries than some American political norms, which can be both bold and risky in a parliamentary context.
Supreme Court Comedy Festival: Justice Scalia's Funniest Moments – with James Rosen (Part 1)
Q: You've written about Scalia's humor and you've spoken about your lunches with him. How did those experiences shape your understanding of his approach to the law?
They showed that his humor was not mere flashy wit but a tool to test ideas, challenge assumptions, and connect with people, all while staying fiercely principled and intellectually rigorous.
Presidential Libraries: Top Moments from 10 Dedication Ceremonies — with Tevi Troy (part I)
Q: Okay, Dr. Tevi Troy, thoughts on what we just heard?
Tevi Troy responds with analysis of the presidents' approaches to their libraries, noting contrasts in tone, the role of digitization, and how architecture and public messaging shape legacies, especially around Obama and Clinton-era projects.
Lou Cannon — Reagan biographer - Remembered by Carl Cannon
Q: Did Lou Cannon cover presidents other than Ronald Reagan?
Yes, he covered several presidents, including Nixon, and had a passionate history of reporting on many influential political figures throughout his career.

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A politics-focused show that blends archival C-SPAN clips with contemporary narration to unpack moments in American governance, media, and public life. Episodes span historical anecdotes, presidential humor, Congress oversight, ethics investigations, and the intersection of culture and politics, often featuring guests who bring inside perspectives or legal/administrative expertise. The format tends toward clip-driven storytelling, with authoritatively framed context and occasional sponsorship breaks. This combination is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy deep dives into political history, media dynamics, and the storytelling of public life, delivered with accessible humor and sharp observations.

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Recent guests on Extreme Mortman include:

1. Major Garrett
2. James Rosen
3. Tevi Troy
4. Carl Hulse
5. Paul Kane
6. Chad Pergram
7. Dan Glickman
8. Steve Sussman

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