C-SPAN Podcasts

After Words   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
Book TV's After Words features the author of a recently published hardback non-fiction book interviewed by a guest host with some knowledge, background, or connection to the subject matter of the book. After Words airs on Book TV every Sunday, at 6pm ET.
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American Political Archive   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
American Political Archive features unique and often never before broadcast interviews and oral histories. American Political Archive airs Saturdays 10am ET & Mondays 10pm ET.
Recent programs:
  • C-SPAN Radio History Special on the 45th Anniversary of the JFK Assassination (2 hr. 41 min. - November 26, 2008)
    C-SPAN Radio presents oral history interviews with three eyewitnesses to the tragic events of that day: Winston Lawson, the Secret Service agent in charge of security in Dallas, he rode in the lead car in the presidential motorcade; Dr. James Carrico, one of the emergency room physicians at Parkland Hospital who worked to save the president's life; and Malcolm Kilduff, Assistant White House Press Secretary, he was also in the presidential motorcade and made the formal announcement of the president's death at Parkland Hospital.
  • LBJ White House Tapes (1 hr. 21 min. - November 26, 2008)
    The assassination of President John F. Kennedy: A special program of audio from the LBJ Library. You’ll hear radio communications with Air Force One from November 22nd, 1963---and some of the earliest calls made by Lyndon Johnson as president, from November 24th through the 27th. And throughout the program, historian David Shreve provides context and background for this audio.
  • LBJ Tapes: 1964 Election Special (1 hr. 19 min. - November 6, 2008)
    Hear a special program of President Lyndon Johnson’s calls from election day, November 3rd and on November 4th. As the election returns come in, both in the presidential and some of the key Congressional races, LBJ and his advisers look at the reasons for the wins and losses. Among the participants in these calls: Connecticut Democratic Senator Thomas Dodd, the father of Connecticut Senator Christopher Dodd. Throughout the program, historian David Shreve gives us context and background for these conversations.
Newsmakers   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
"Newsmakers" is C-SPAN's weekly Sunday interview program with the people making news and the journalists who cover them. Newmakers airs Sundays on C-SPAN at 10am ET and 6pm ET.
Recent programs:
  • Incoming Republican Whip Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) (31 min. 46 sec. - November 26, 2008)
    Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) interviewed by Paul Kane, Washington Post & David Lightman, McClatchy Newspapers
  • Rep. John Larson (D-CT) (33 min. - November 20, 2008)
    Rep. John Larson (D-CT), Democratic Caucus Vice Chair is interviewed by reporters Jesse Hamilton, Hartford Courant, Washington Bureau Chief & Martin Kady, The Politico, Congressional Correspondent.
  • White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten (37 min. 3 sec. - November 11, 2008)
    White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten joins us to discuss the efforts of the Bush Administration and President-Elect Obama's staff to lay the groundwork for a transfer of power.
Outside the Beltway   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
Outside the Beltway features C-SPAN Radio exclusive events featuring voices from outside of Washington providing perspectives on national issues. Outside the Beltway airs Sundays 10am-12pm.
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  • Speech on International Law (1 hr. 3 min. - Tuesday)
    Louise Arbour, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, former Supreme Court Justice of Canada and former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunals of Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, on the state and future of international law, especially with a new U.S. President coming in, at Brandeis University's International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life, on November 6.
  • Billionaire Sam Wyly (1 hr. 13 min. - November 26, 2008)
    Billionaire Sam Wyly was interviewed by billionaire Michael Milken at the Milken Institute. The two discussed building a business, energy policy and politics. Wyly is author of "1,000 Dollars and an Idea: Entrepreneur to Billionaire."
  • Adam Schrager, Author, ''The Principled Politician'' (28 min. 53 sec. - November 26, 2008)
    Denver-area TV news correspondent Adam Schrager, author, ''The Principled Politician: The Ralph Carr Story,'' about the former governor's welcoming Japanese-Americans to Colorado during World War II, at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Denver, on October 30.
  • Daniel Bell, Author, ''China's New Confucianism'' (1 hr. 33 min. - November 20, 2008)
    Daniel Bell, professor at Tsinghua University in Beijing and author, ''China's New Confucianism: Politics and Everyday Life in a Changing Society,'' at a United Nations University event in New York City, on October 1.
Podcast of the Week   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
C-SPAN provides our viewers with a comprehensive range of public policy programs. "Podcast of the Week" is a noteworthy program drawn from the three C-SPAN networks and our popular series, such as "Washington Journal," "Road to the White House" and "American Perspectives."
Recent programs:
  • Brookings Institution Discussion on Cuban-U.S. Relations (1 hr. 53 min. - Tuesday)
    The Brookings Institution hosted a discussion on ”The Cuba Wars: Fidel Castro, the United States, and the Next Revolution.” The panel discussed relations between the two countries since the 1959 Cuban revolution and about potential changes to U.S. policy toward Cuba under the incoming Obama administration.
  • Smithsonian First Annual Public Meeting (1 hr. 18 min. - November 26, 2008)
    The Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents held their first annual public meeting to discuss how the Smithsonian could better serve a changing U.S. population and attract more diverse audiences, and some ways the Smithsonian could increase revenue and better use its limited resources to serve the public.
  • C-SPAN Interview with Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice (53 min. 10 sec. - November 20, 2008)
    C-SPAN spoke with Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice, recalling moments she'll remember from her time at the State Department. She also looks ahead to the new administration and the state of race relations in America.
Q and A   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
Every week, C-SPAN presents interesting people who are making things happen in politics, the media, education, and science and technology in hour-long conversations.
Recent programs:
  • Capitol Visitor Center Preview (59 min. 2 sec. - Tuesday)
    Roll Call reporters Lauren Whittington, John McArdle, and Emily Yehle take a look at the various issues facing then Architect of the Capitol Alan Hantman as well as members of Congress charged with overseeing the project.
  • Brent Glass, Director, National Museum of American History (55 min. 45 sec. - November 26, 2008)
    Brent Glass, the director of the National Museum of American History talks about the new look of the museum and the new or renovated artifacts. Some of the artifacts discussed includes the Star Spangled Banner, and the portable desk used by Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence.
  • Michael Rosenblum, CEO, Rosenblum Associates (58 min. 55 sec. - November 20, 2008)
    Mr. Rosenblum believes that television is at a crossroads and that the dominance of the major television networks is dying. Through his company, he teaches journalists to shoot, edit, write, and produce their own content with the use of small digital cameras and laptop editing.
Road to the White House   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
"Road to the White House" looks at the electoral process in the United States and the candidates, issues and events shaping the 2008 presidential race. The program airs Sundays on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET and 9:30pm ET.
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The Communicators   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
"The Communicators" is C-SPAN's new weekly series featuring a half-hour interview with the people who shape our digital future. The Communicators airs Saturdays on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET and Monday on C-SPAN2 at 8am and 8pm ET.
Recent programs:
  • Emily Sheketoff, American Library Association (30 min. 30 sec. - Tuesday)
    Emily Sheketoff, ALA's key person on federal copyright, privacy and piracy policy, joins us to discuss how these policies will be affected by President-elect Barack Obama’s administration. She is interviewed by guest host Paul Sweeting, Content Agenda, Editor.
  • Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) (31 min. 3 sec. - November 26, 2008)
    Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) discusses potential changes to telecommunications policy in light of a new administration and an increase of Democrats in Congress. He is joined by Todd Shields, a reporter at Bloomberg News.
  • Phil Bond, Information Technology Assn. of America (30 min. 55 sec. - November 20, 2008)
    Phil Bond, Information Technology Assn. of America, President & CEO talks about the Democratic majority's impact on the information technology industry. He is joined by guest reporter Jill Aitoro, NextGov, Senior Reporter.

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