
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 651 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNewsPolitics | |||

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
Happy Fourth of July!
250 years ago, America declared independence from the British.
And 212 years ago … the British burned down the White House.
And now … it's become one big joke …
And if I may say so, it is a particular pleasure to be back in ... more
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
Quick question: Name something former presidents have in common.
How about: Begging for money!
"I would say parenthetically that one of the things that brings former presidents closest together is the extremely onerous and burdensome task of beggin... more
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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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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.
Hands down one of the best podcasts out there. Wildly underrated.
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.
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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. James Rosen
2. Tevi Troy
3. Dan Glickman
4. Steve Sussman
5. Bob Cusack
6. Marco Rubio
7. Chuck Schumer
8. Lindsey Graham
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