Go back to school with the country's top professors lecturing on a variety of topics in American history. New episodes posted every Saturday evening. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you "After Words" and "C-SPAN's The Weekly" podcasts.
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C-SPAN brings together best-selling nonfiction authors and influential interviewers for wide-ranging, hour- long conversations. Find this podcast every Saturday after 10 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you "Lectures in History" and "Q&A" podcasts.
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Catch up on the biggest stories of the day from Washington with interviews and analysis from leading journalists. Posted weekdays at 6:30 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you the "Q&A" podcast.
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Taking the concept from Brian Lamb's long running Booknotes TV program, the podcast offers listeners more books and authors. Booknotes+ features a mix of new interviews with authors and historians, along with some old favorites from the archives. The platform may be different, but the goal is the same – give listeners the opportunity to learn something new.
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Intriguing hour-long conversations with people who are making things happen. Hosted by Peter Slen. New episodes every Sunday evening. From the network that brings you "Washington Today" and "Lectures in History" podcasts.
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The C-SPAN Bookshelf podcast feed makes it easy for you to listen to all of the C-SPAN podcast episodes about nonfiction books. Each week we gather episodes from the different C-SPAN podcasts that feature authors talking about history, biography, current events, and culture to make it easier to discover the episodes and listen. If you like nonfiction books, follow this podcast feed so you never miss an episode!
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PA Books features authors of books about Pennsylvania-related topics. These hour-long conversations allow authors to discuss both their subject matter and inspiration behind the books.
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The latest from C-SPAN, the network that covers Washington like no other.
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Explore the issues, people, and places involved in some of the most significant Supreme Court cases. This twelve episode series was produced in conjunction with the National Constitution Center.
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At least 6 U.S. Presidents recorded conversations while in office. Hear those conversations on this C-SPAN podcast. Season 2 focuses on President Richard Nixon's secretly-recorded private telephone conversations. Through eight episodes, hear Richard Nixon talk with key aides about Watergate strategy, potential Supreme Court Nominees, and hear his reaction to the leaked publication of the Pentagon Papers. Season 2: President Nixon Season 1: President Johnson
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A companion podcast to the 10-episode C-SPAN television series, Books that Shaped America, produced in partnership with the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress created the Books That Shaped America list to explore key works of literature from American history that have had a major impact on society. The 10 iconic books featured in the series have provoked thought, won awards, led to significant policy changes, and are still talked about today. In this companion podcast, you can lear ...
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Come along on a journey with a father and son team as they discuss different ideas and end the day still friends, still family and still caring deeply for each other. While we do not always agree, and don't even "agree to disagree" (actually, we both hate that phrase!) we will always come back to a place of mutual appreciation for the other's viewpoint.
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Because of My Podcast spotlights the achievements people are achieving. Things that only happened because they started a podcast.
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House Ethics Committee in on 5-5 partisan tie vote does not release report on expected Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz
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House Ethics Committee does not agree to release its report on expected Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz, Biden Admin. approves giving Ukraine anti-personnel landmines, Senate Appropriations Committee holds a hearing on the President's emergency disaster aid request, House Democrats press President Biden for wide use of clemency power in final w…
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FEMA Admin. Criswell supports probe into employees avoiding hurricane victim homes with Trump signs
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FEMA Admin. Criswell tells House lawmakers she wants an independent investigation into the case of skipping hurricane victim homes with Donald Trump yard signs; House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) reelected for another term as leader; Rep. Mace (R-SC) wants House rules change on transgender bathroom use; Visa & Mastercard executives testif…
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BN+: Talmage Boston, "How the Best Did It"
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Talmage Boston considers himself a full-time lawyer and a full-time historian. His latest book is called "How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons from Our Top Presidents." He chose the first 4 of 8 off the face of Mount Rushmore: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. In addition, Mr. Boston chose 24 distinct …
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Ep. 193 Talmage Boston, "How the Best Did It"
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Talmage Boston considers himself a full-time lawyer and a full-time historian. His latest book is called "How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons from Our Top Presidents." He chose the first 4 of 8 off the face of Mount Rushmore: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. In addition, Mr. Boston chose 24 distinct …
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White House asks Congress for $100B in aid for hurricanes, other disasters
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Congress has returned for their final week of work before their Thanksgiving break. The Senate continued work today on President Biden's judicial nominations. While a handful of bills are on the House agenda including one that requires tracking barcodes on mail-in ballot envelope and another that bans the U.S. government from doing business with an…
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Investigative journalist Maureen Callahan talks about the physical and psychological abuse, and worse, that she says was experienced by women and girls connected to the Kennedy family going back to Joe Kennedy, Sr. In her book, "Ask Not," Callahan tells the stories of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, Martha Moxley, Mary Richardson…
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Investigative journalist Maureen Callahan talks about the physical and psychological abuse, and worse, that she says was experienced by women and girls connected to the Kennedy family going back to Joe Kennedy, Sr. In her book, "Ask Not," Callahan tells the stories of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, Martha Moxley, Mary Richardson…
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AW: Vince Beiser, "Power Metal - The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future"
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Journalist Vince Beiser looked at how the race to mine metals and other natural resources needed in technology & renewable energy is impacting geopolitics and the environment. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal global metals and mining reporter Julie Steinberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Vince Beiser, "Power Metal - The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future"
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Journalist Vince Beiser looked at how the race to mine metals and other natural resources needed in technology & renewable energy is impacting geopolitics and the environment. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal global metals and mining reporter Julie Steinberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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FEED DROP: Booknotes+: Howard Blum, "Night of the Assassins"
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In 1943, in the middle of World War II, the Allied leaders FDR, Winston Churchill, and Josef Stalin were planning to meet secretly in Tehran. The Nazis wanted to kill them. In his book "Night of the Assassins," author Howard Blum tells the story of "Operation Long Jump," the code name for the Nazi plan to assassinate the Allied leaders. In telling …
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Weekend Edition: Veterans Day, Project 2025, and the Supreme Court
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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a discussion on the concerns of Veterans with Mission Roll Call CEO Jim Whaley. Then, Real Clear Politics' Phillip Wegmann on the role Project 2025 had in the election and the impact that it made. Finally, Wall Street Journal reporter Jess Bravin on how the S…
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President Biden at APEC in Peru; Speaker Johnson opposes release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
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Interview with Reuters' Trevor Hunnicutt on President Biden's trip to APEC Summit in Peru & G20 Summit in Brazil (3), Speaker Johnson says House Ethics Committee should not release report of investigation into expected Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz, President-elect Trump chooses Gov. Burgum (R-ND) for Interior Secretary, House passes bill to …
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Bestselling author James Patterson discusses servicemembers from World War II through modern conflicts who have been recognized for valor in combat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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President-elect Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Health & Human Services Secretary
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President-elect Trump says he will nominate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Health & Human Services Secretary, Sen. Durbin demands access to House Ethics Committee report on expected Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz; Nikki Haley says she turned down opportunity to joint Trump Administration; bipartisan Senate effort to replenish SBA Disaster Loan Fun…
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President-elect Trump & President Biden meet in Oval Office, both promise smooth transfer of power in January
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President-elect Trump meets President Biden in the White House Oval Office, interview with CQ/Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire on Senate Republicans choosing Sen. Thune as next majority leader and Speaker Johnson seeking a second term (17), Secretary Blinken at NATO in Brussels pledges more aid to Ukraine, House subcommittee hearing on Unidentified …
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Speaker Johnson promises to hit the ground running on President-elect Trump's 'America First' agenda
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Speaker Johnson promises to hit the ground running with Pres.-elect Trump's 'America First' agenda in next Congress, interview with The Hill's White House Correspondent Alex Gangitano on Donald Trump's Cabinet picks (19), President Biden meets Israeli President Isaac Herzog in the Oval Office, President Biden's Special Envoy for Climate, John Podes…
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BN+: Kyla Scanlon, "In This Economy?"
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The title of the book is "In This Economy?" The author, Kyla Scanlon, subtitles her 277-page effort: "How Money and Markets Really Work." Ms. Scanlon is a 27-year-old graduate of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. The author description in the back of the book says Kyla Scanlon is a writer and a video creator focused on "human-centric ec…
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Ep. 192 Kyla Scanlon, "In This Economy?"
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The title of the book is "In This Economy?" The author, Kyla Scanlon, subtitles her 277-page effort: "How Money and Markets Really Work." Ms. Scanlon is a 27-year-old graduate of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. The author description in the back of the book says Kyla Scanlon is a writer and a video creator focused on "human-centric ec…
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POTUS-Elect Donald Trump Team Takes Shape
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-Today is Veterans Day…President Biden marked the occasion at Arlington National Cemetery…He called honoring and protecting those who serve a QUOTE sacred obligation…He also reflected on his late son's Beau's deployment to Iraq…And talked about the PACT Act, the bipartisan bill he signed that expanded health care benefits for veterans exposed to to…
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Stuart Eizenstat, "The Art of Diplomacy"
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Stuart Eizenstat, former Domestic Policy Adviser to President Carter and U.S. Ambassador to the European Union under President Clinton, talks about his political career and his new book, "The Art Of Diplomacy," in which he discusses the work done to achieve agreements like the Camp David Accords, the Kyoto Protocols, and the Iran nuclear agreement.…
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Q&A: Stuart Eizenstat, "The Art of Diplomacy"
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Stuart Eizenstat, former Domestic Policy Adviser to President Carter and U.S. Ambassador to the European Union under President Clinton, talks about his political career and his new book, "The Art Of Diplomacy," in which he discusses the work done to achieve agreements like the Camp David Accords, the Kyoto Protocols, and the Iran nuclear agreement.…
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AW: Tom Fitton, "Rights and Freedoms in Peril - An Investigative Report on the Left's Attack on America"
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Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton argues that the Left is attacking American rights and freedoms. He was interviewed by Washington Times legal affairs reporter Alex Swoyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Tom Fitton, "Rights and Freedoms in Peril - An Investigative Report on the Left's Attack on America"
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Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton argues that the Left is attacking American rights and freedoms. He was interviewed by Washington Times legal affairs reporter Alex Swoyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Indiana University history professor Carolina Ortega discussed the 1929 Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, and the impact that the economic crash had on various populations, including Mexican- Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Weekend Edition: Presidential Election Results & Congressional Elections Results
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In this weekend's episode, a discussion about this week's election results – a preview of President-elect Trump's governing agenda – and how a likely Republican "sweep" of Congress will aid in that effort. We were joined by Dave Weigel – national political reporter for Semafor and Scott Wong – senior congressional correspondent for NBC News. Learn …
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Senate candidate Dave McCormick (R-PA) declares victory; Gov. Tim Walz & Gwen Walz reflect on path forward after presidential election loss
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Dave McCormick (R) declares victory in the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate election, but Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) has not conceded while votes are still being counted; Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), former Vice Presidential nominee, speaks in Eagan, MN; AP's Meg Kinnard on President-elect Trump choosing Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff (18); President Biden …
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President Biden says, 'we accept the choice the country made' and pledges peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Trump
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President Biden promises a 'peaceful and orderly transition' to Donald Trump administration, Pentagon and State Department prepare for presidential transition, Federal Reserve cuts interest rate 0.25%, Sen. Baldwin (D-WI) gives reelection victory speech, Politico's Anthony Adragna on Congressional lame-duck session agenda. (37) Learn more about you…
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Kamala Harris concedes & congratulates President-Elect Donald Trump
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Vice President Harris concedes the presidential election to former President Trump, Sen. McConnell (R-KY) celebrates Republicans regaining the Senate majority, Sen.-elect Alsobrooks (D-MD) makes history with election, British Prime Minister Starmer welcomes new Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch and the two talk about Donald Trump. Learn more …
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We hear from Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance on Election Day 2024. Updates from election officials in battleground states Georgia, Michigan and Arizona. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and MPD Chief Pamela Smith on heightened election-related security measures. Machinists union ends its strike against Boeing. Learn more about your ad choi…
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BN+: Tess Owen, "Inside the Patriot Wing"
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For the past 10 years, Tess Owen has covered extremism, disinformation, and politics for several nationally owned publications. In the October 8, 2024, issue of New York magazine, Ms. Owen wrote an article with the title "Inside the Patriot Wing." She talked with several of the over 1,400 January 6 defendants who have been spending time in the Dist…
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Ep. 191 Tess Owen, "Inside the Patriot Wing"
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For the past 10 years, Tess Owen has covered extremism, disinformation, and politics for several nationally owned publications. In the October 8, 2024, issue of New York magazine, Ms. Owen wrote an article with the title "Inside the Patriot Wing." She talked with several of the over 1,400 January 6 defendants who have been spending time in the Dist…
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Christina Swarns, Innocence Project Executive Director
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Since its founding in 1992, the Innocence Project has been responsible for getting hundreds of wrongfully convicted people in the United States out of prison. Attorney and Innocence Project executive director Christina Swarns joins us to talk about the history of the organization, the root causes of wrongful convictions, and some of the clients the…
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Journalist Lina Zeldovich explained how a nearly forgotten lifesaving "healing virus" could be groundbreaking in treating deadly infectious diseases. She was interviewed by USA Today health reporter Adrianna Rodriguez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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AW: Lina Zeldovich, "The Living Medicine"
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Journalist Lina Zeldovich explained how a nearly forgotten lifesaving "healing virus" could be groundbreaking in treating deadly infectious diseases. She was interviewed by USA Today health reporter Adrianna Rodriguez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Q&A: Christina Swarns, Innocence Project Executive Director
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Since its founding in 1992, the Innocence Project has been responsible for getting hundreds of wrongfully convicted people in the United States out of prison. Attorney and Innocence Project executive director Christina Swarns joins us to talk about the history of the organization, the root causes of wrongful convictions, and some of the clients the…
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Road to the 1787 Constitutional Convention
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University of Dallas history professor William Atto discussed the decade leading to the 1787 Constitutional Convention and the key compromises that led to the ratification of the United States Constitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Weekend Edition: Election Security, George Conway, Sean Spicer
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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a discussion about federal efforts to protect the 2024 Election with Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency. Then two very different perspectives on Campaign 2024: Conservative attorney and vocal Trump critic George Conwa…
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Four Days Until Election Day. Donald Trump doubles down on his Liz Cheney 'rifles shooting at her' remark; Kamala Harris says such violent rhetoric is disqualifying
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Four days until election day. Kamala Harris & Donald Trump talk about Donald Trump saying former Rep. Liz Cheney should have rifles “shooting at her” to challenge her willingness to go to war; White House asked about AP report that WH officials changed President Biden's transcript of his 'garbage' comment; interview with USA Today's Riley Beggin on…
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"Philadelphia: A Narrative History" with Paul Kahan
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Philadelphia is famous for its colonial and revolutionary buildings and artifacts, but Philadelphia existed long before the Liberty Bell was first rung, and its history extends well beyond the American Revolution.This book presents a comprehensive portrait of the city, from the region's original Lenape inhabitants to the myriad of residents in the …
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New York Post columnist and "Laptop From Hell" author Miranda Devine discussed her latest book on the Biden family, "The Big Guy: How a President and His Son Sold Out America." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Five Days Until Election Day. Kamala Harris says it is 'offensive' that Donald Trump said he will protect women 'whether the women like it or not'
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Five days until election day; Kamala Harris responds to Donald Trump saying he would protect women 'whether the women like it or not'; Donald Trump in New Mexico on immigration and border security; both presidential campaigns release ads with Halloween themes; interview with Washington Post's Erin Cox on Maryland U.S. Senate race (25); North Korea …
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6 Days Until Election Day. Donald Trump & Kamala Harris react to President Biden's 'garbage' comment
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Six days until election day: dispute over whether President Biden's use of the word 'garbage' was in reference to Donald Trump supporters, Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge voter rolls of suspected non-citizens, Sen. Peters on Montana Senate race, U.S. economy grew at 2.8% annual rate in 3rd quarter, President Biden meets with Cypriot Presiden…
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One week until election day: Vice President Harris speaks on the Ellipse near the White House in the same place former President Trump spoke before the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol; Donald Trump calls his Madison Square Garden rally last weekend a 'love fest'; interview with Washington Post Media Critic Erik Wemple on rising use of podcast …
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Ep. 190 Howard Blum, "Night of the Assassins"
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In 1943, in the middle of World War II, the Allied leaders FDR, Winston Churchill, and Josef Stalin were planning to meet secretly in Tehran. The Nazis wanted to kill them. In his book "Night of the Assassins," author Howard Blum tells the story of "Operation Long Jump," the code name for the Nazi plan to assassinate the Allied leaders. In telling …
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BN+: Howard Blum, "Night of the Assassins"
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In 1943, in the middle of World War II, the Allied leaders FDR, Winston Churchill, and Josef Stalin were planning to meet secretly in Tehran. The Nazis wanted to kill them. In his book "Night of the Assassins," author Howard Blum tells the story of "Operation Long Jump," the code name for the Nazi plan to assassinate the Allied leaders. In telling …
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Only 8 more days to go until Election Day…and the candidates continue to travel to key swing states today…Vice president Kamala Harris traveled to Saginaw and Ann Arbor, Michigan to focus on manufacturing…while former President Trump was in Georgia speaking at a faith summit and holding a rally in Atlanta…. And bipartisan reaction from last night's…
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Pamela Toler, "The Dragon from Chicago"
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Historian Pamela Toler talks about the life and career of journalist Sigrid Schultz, Berlin bureau chief for the Chicago Tribune from 1925-1941. Schultz provided first-hand accounts of the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany and was one of the earliest reporters to warn Americans about the dangers of Nazism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…
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