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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · 1d
"As the Blue Öyster Cult band once sang: We (don't fear) the reaper. We (don't fear) the reaper. We (don't fear) the reaper."

--
@RepStenyHoyer
on Russell Vought ...
(#MoreCowbell)
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · 6d
House Freedom Caucus & Speaker Boehner resignation: 10 Years Later ...
Hear clips and get great inside expert history and analysis from @lacaldwelldc.bsky.social & @pkcapitol.bsky.social ...
In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
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The House Freedom Caucus and Speaker John Boehner resignation: Ten Years Later - PODCAST PROMO
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · 13d
For Yom Kippur 2025, C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly" remembers Yom Kippur 1973 when Nixon came to Israel's rescue during Oct.r 1973 War.
What did Nixon do?
What did others say about his actions?
Find out in NEW episode.
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Nixon and Yom Kippur War 1973 -- Saving Israel -- How Richard Nixon Is Remembered - PODCAST PROMO
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · 20d
Time for the baseball postseason -- MLB playoffs and World Series!
So it's time to hear the 8 most memorable moments for baseball postseason -- and presidents and presidential candidates!
So it's time for ... Carl Cannon !
In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · 20d
"The comedian took seventy-nine seconds of applause before beginning: 'As I was saying before I was interrupted—'”

-- New York Times March 8, 1960 - Jack Paar "returned to TV last night, 25 days after he had walked out in the middle of his show because NBC had censored a joke."
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · 27d
Kamala Harris book next week.
Hear other losing presidential candidates:
- What do they say about losing?
- What went wrong?
- Who's to blame?
- Is it ever losers fault?
Find out in NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
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KAMALA HARRIS BOOK: What have other losing presidential candidates said about losing? PODCAST PROMO
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · 28d
On the left: Slapshot
On the right: Howard Mortman
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · Sep 11
Can you imagine a time when Democrats and Republicans in Congress not only voted the same way — but said the same thing?
It actually did happen — right after the terror attacks of 9/11.
NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
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Congress after 9/11 terror: "We are not Democrats or Republicans. We are Americans" PODCAST PROMO
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deb @slidingsideways.bsky.social · Sep 8
Thank you for giving us a podcast of memories to enjoy. I loved Mark Knoller's work (since his time with the AP), his voice, his humor, and of course his stats and details. He did great work for a long time.
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · Sep 8
Thank you for listening to the podcast ... and for your post about it ... hugely appreciated... but more important: thank you for remembering the great Mark Knoller!
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deb @slidingsideways.bsky.social · Sep 4
This is a warm, funny, and fast 24 minutes (plus the 2:19 video).
Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · Sep 4
REMEMBERING MARK KNOLLER --
His most memorable moments with presidents, press briefings, interviews.
Relive the joy of legendary WH reporter Mark Knoller ... in NEW episode of C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
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REMEMBERING MARK KNOLLER - Most memorable moments w/ presidents, WH press briefings - PODCAST PROMO
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · Sep 4
REMEMBERING MARK KNOLLER --
His most memorable moments with presidents, press briefings, interviews.
Relive the joy of legendary WH reporter Mark Knoller ... in NEW episode of C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
Listen NOW on top here:
www.c-span.org/podcasts/sub...
Or wherever you get podcasts
REMEMBERING MARK KNOLLER - Most memorable moments w/ presidents, WH press briefings - PODCAST PROMO
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · Aug 28
Did you enjoy your summer vacation?
You know who else enjoyed summer vacations?
That's right - U.S. Presidents!
Learn history of presidents on vacation from America's TOP presidents-on-vacation expert @kirk-bado.bsky.social - In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
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Presidents and Summer Vacations – Behind-scenes history with The Hotline's Kirk Bado - PODCAST PROMO
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · Aug 22
Farewell Palm Restaurant Tysons Corner sign!
Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · Aug 21
Think you know everything there is to know about Warren Buffett?
Did you know his dad was Republican Congressman during Cold War?
Find out more - hear the stories - NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly" - all about Rep. Howard Buffett.
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Warren Buffett Father: Rep. Howard Buffett Story - Cold War Republican from Nebraska - PODCAST PROMO
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · Aug 14
A federal budget...SURPLUS?
What does that sound like?
Ever hear politicians debate how to spend a surplus? Do they still argue?
Remember when we Partied Like It's Fiscal Year 1999...in NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
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Politicians Argue Over Budget - SURPLUS! Political Parties Like It's Fiscal Year 1999 PODCAST PROMO
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Craig Bruce Smith @craigbrucesmith.bsky.social · Aug 8
Always great to have you and @halbritz.bsky.social! Thank you so much for speaking with our students.
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · Aug 8
Amazing experience Norfolk discussing C-SPAN with Joint Advanced Warfighting School Joint Forces Staff College National Defense University - with the great @halbritz.bsky.social - thanx to equally great @craigbrucesmith.bsky.social who got me on board & helm USS New York - plus visit USS Wisconsin
Amazing experience in Norfolk discussing C-SPAN with JAWS - part of @NDU - plus tour of USS New York
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · Aug 7
Tom Wickham's 5 Most Memorable Moments as House Parliamentarian.
He witnessed first-hand some of most dramatic and iconic moments in House history...now he's back on C-SPAN!
In new episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · Aug 3
PRO TIP:
Need a good job? Ask the employer where they put "the" quotation marks ...
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · Jul 31
"Jaws" 50th anniversary: So let's hear from @joe-scarborough.bsky.social @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social and Hunter Scott...
Real-life WWII story of U.S.S. Indianapolis &sharks.
In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
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It's 50th anniversary of "Jaws" - So Let's Hear from Joe Scarborough & Hunter Scott - PODCAST PROMO
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · Jul 24
"We're all going to die."
Joni Ernst?
Nope.
Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton.
When did they say that?
Where did they say that?
And – maybe most important - WHY did they say that?
Find out in NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
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"We're all going to die!": Joni Ernst -- but also Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton - PODCAST PROMO
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · Jul 17
"PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH": Trump says that ... and so did Reagan ... in fact, "Peace Through Strength" is official motto of U.S.S. Ronald Reagan. Learn the aircraft carrier's story in NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
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"PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH:" The U.S.S. Ronald Reagan - with Trump and Bush and Clinton - PODCAST PROMO
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · Jul 10
Time now for C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly" annual SUPREME COURT COMEDY FESTIVAL!
Which Justices told funniest jokes during oral arguments?
Find out from Hollywood comedy writing legend Jon Macks. He ranks & rates the 8 SCOTUS quips & gags which got biggest laughs.
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SUPREME COURT COMEDY FESTIVAL! Funniest lines from Oral Arguments - rated by Jon Macks PODCAST PROMO
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