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.
Recent programs:
  • Horner interviewed by Babbin (1 hr. 1 min. - Monday)
    Chris Horner, "Red Hot Lies: How Global Warming Alarmists Use Threats, Fraud and Deception to Keep You Misinformed," interviewed by Jed Babbin, Editor, Human Events.
  • Parini interviewed by Tanenhaus (1 hr. 2 min. - January 6, 2009)
    Jay Parini, "Promised Land: Thirteen Books That Changed America," interviewed by Sam Tanenhaus, Editor, New York Times Book Review.
  • Dray interviewed by Joseph (55 min. 34 sec. - December 30, 2008)
    Philip Dray, "Capitol Men: The Epic Story of Reconstruction Through the Lives of the First Black Congressmen" interviewed by historian Peniel Joseph.
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 Special: Inside the White House (56 min. 24 sec. - December 29, 2008)
    For the last week of C-SPAN's special White House programming, Historian & Author Harold Holzer discusses Abraham Lincoln and the politics of the Civil War era.
  • C-SPAN Radio Special: Inside the White House (48 min. 3 sec. - December 23, 2008)
    For the third week of C-SPAN's special White House programming, Historian & Author Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about Lincoln, FDR, LBJ, George H.W. Bush, Bill & Hillary Clinton, and George W. Bush.
  • C-SPAN Radio Special: Inside the White House (48 min. 13 sec. - December 16, 2008)
    Lonnie Bunch goes over his work as a member of the Commission for the Preservation of the White House, and the African-American experience at the White House.
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:
  • Discussion on Security Preparation for the Inauguration (27 min. 50 sec. - Monday)
    Washington DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier and U.S. Capitol Police Chief Phillip Morse are interviewed by reporters Emily Yehle, Roll Call, Staff Writer & Mark Segraves, WTOP Radio, Reporter
  • Gov. Ted Strickland (D-OH) (31 min. 20 sec. - January 6, 2009)
    Ohio Governor Ted Strickland (D) talked about economic issues facing the states, including budget shortfalls, the prospects for an economic stimulus package, and other issues.
  • Nancy Nord, Acting Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (32 min. 21 sec. - December 23, 2008)
    Chairman Nord explains how her agency will operate under the revised standards in the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. The bill, which was signed in August, creates tougher standards for toys and other products.
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 Fridays 8pm-10pm ET.
Recent programs:
  • Address by Law Professor David Friedman (1 hr. - Monday)
    Law Professor David Friedman, author, "Future Imperfect: Technology and Freedom in an Uncertain World," part of the Authors@Google series at Google headquarters in California, on September 3.
  • Address by Dr. James Orbinski (57 min. 45 sec. - Monday)
    Dr. James Orbinski, who led Doctors Without Borders when it won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999, author, "An Imperfect Offering: Humanitarian Action for the 21st Century," at the City Club of Cleveland, on December 5.
  • Political Scientist Norman Finkelstein (59 min. 20 sec. - January 6, 2009)
    Political scientist Norman Finkelstein, author, "A Farewell to Israel: The Coming Break-Up of American Zionism." Speech from City Club of Cleveland on Dec. 12, 2008.
  • Social and Political Uses for Art (1 hr. 3 min. - January 6, 2009)
    Anne Pasternak, President and Creative Director of Creative Time, on the social and political uses of art. Spoke to 1stAct Silicon Valley in San Jose, California, on December 1.
  • Gen. Robert Foglesong (Ret.) (59 min. 35 sec. - December 16, 2008)
    Gen. Robert Foglesong (Ret.), founder, Appalachian Leadership and Educational Foundation, which provides college scholarships to needy students in West Virginia who demonstrate leadership skills. He gave an address at his 2008 Fall Leadership Symposium Retreat for scholarship recipients, on November 14 in Roanoke, West Virginia.
  • Craig Newmark, Craigslist, Founder amp; Chairman (55 min. 6 sec. - December 16, 2008)
    Craig Newmark, founder, chairman and a customer service representative of the popular, mostly noncommercial bulletin board website Craigslist, on "How Social Media Creates a More Democratic Society," at the International Conference of the Public Relations Society of America, on October 26 in Detroit. (Audio courtesy of PRSA and Thompson Reuters Communications Services)
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:
  • C-SPAN Interview with Pres. George W. Bush (27 min. 24 sec. - December 29, 2008)
    On Thursday, C-SPAN conducted an exclusive Oval Office interview with Pres. Bush. He speaks about his relationship with the White House staff and his dealings with Congress. Mr. Bush also describes a meeting with past Presidents and Pres.-Elect Barack Obama, to be held on Jan. 7, 2009.
  • Department of Homeland Security Sec. Chertoff (44 min. 48 sec. - December 23, 2008)
    DHS Sec. Michael Chertoff delivers his end of the year remarks on the Department's accomplishments in 2008. He also discusses the state of homeland security going into the new Obama administration transition.
  • Pres. Bush Commencement Speech at Texas A&M University (23 min. 41 sec. - December 16, 2008)
    President Bush delivered the commencement speech at Texsas A&M University. His speech was preceded by brief introductions by Barbara Bush and Fmr. President George H.W. Bush.
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:
  • Rep. Larry Kissell & Rep. Anh "Joesph" Cao (1 hr. 1 min. - Monday)
    Our guests are two new members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • Historian Robert Caro (58 min. 38 sec. - January 6, 2009)
    Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Robert Caro discusses his work, including an ongoing, multi-volume biography of Pres. Lyndon Johnson.
  • Ray Price, Chief Speechwriter for President Nixon (58 min. 34 sec. - December 29, 2008)
    ur guest is Ray Price, former chief speechwriter for President Nixon. Mr. Price worked with Mr. Nixon for two years prior to the presidency and then headed the writing and research team in the Nixon White House.
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.
Recent programs:
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:
  • Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) (28 min. 57 sec. - Monday)
    Sen. Sanders talks about the government’s efforts in the digital television transition scheduled for February.
  • Richard Wiley, Former FCC Chairman (29 min. 8 sec. - January 6, 2009)
    Former FCC Chairman Richard Wiley gives his perspective on the transition to digital television in February. Guest host is Todd Shields of Bloomberg News.
  • Norm Lorentz, Bush Administration Chief Technology Officer (2002-2003) (30 min. 30 sec. - December 23, 2008)
    In a recent op-ed, Norm Lorentz (the first and only CTO) offered advice to the President-elect on what type of skills and abilities the Nation's next CTO should have.

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