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:
  • Ali interviewed by Dreyfuss (1 hr. 1 min. - Tuesday)
    Tariq Ali, author of "The Duel: Pakistan on the Flight Path of American Power" interviewed by Robert Dreyfuss.
  • Reid interviewed by Daschle (1 hr. 11 min.)
    Harry Reid, author of "The Good Fight" interviewed by former Majority Leader Tom Daschle.
  • Brzezinski & Scowcroft interviewed by Ignatius (58 min. 14 sec.)
    Zbigniew Brzezinski and Brent Scowcroft authors of ''America and the World: Conversations on the Future of American Foreign Policy'' interviewed by David Ignatius.
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:
  • LBJ White House Tapes (1 hr. 19 min. - Tuesday)
    In these phone calls Pres. Johnson discusses the economy and federal budget. You’ll also hear conversations about diplomatic problems, legislation and filling key State Department positions. Participants include LBJ’s Budget Director, National Security Adviser and Secretaries of State and Labor and the president of the AFL-CIO. And throughout the program, historian David Shreve gives us context and background for these conversations.
  • Visionaries Collection of the National Visionary Leadership Project (1 hr. 31 min.)
    C-SPAN Radio presents interviews from the Visionaries Collection of the National Visionary Leadership Project, an organization that works to recognize and preserve the wisdom of African American elders who have shaped American history. Listen to Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress and the first woman to run for the office of President of the United States. Later, Edward Brooke, the first African American to be popularly elected to the United States Senate.
  • Lady Bird Johnson Oral History Interview (1 hr. 12 min. - August 18, 2008)
    In Part 1 of this 1979 oral history interview from the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, Mrs. Johnson remembers the early relationship between the Johnsons and John and Jacqueline Kennedy, the 1956 and 1960 campaigns and conventions, and the 1960 inauguration of President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson.
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:
  • James Lockhart, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Director (32 min. - Tuesday)
    James Lockhart joins us to discuss the stability of the mortgage finance system, the federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and regulation of the housing finance industry after September's shakeup of the mortgage and banking sectors. Mr. Lockhart is the regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the 12 federal Home Loan Banks as well as director of OFHEO (the Federal Housing Finance Agency).
  • Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) (31 min. 8 sec.)
    House Financial Services Chair Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) comments on Congress's response to the economic turmoil and federal government aid to financial institutions such as Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac.
  • Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) (32 min. 49 sec. - September 15, 2008)
    Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL), Ranking Member of the Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Cmte., is interviewed by Edmund Andrews, New York Times, Economics Reporter & Damian Paletta, Wall Street Journal, Reporter.
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.
Recent programs:
  • Annual Assembly of the American Ethical Union (31 min. 6 sec. - Tuesday)
    A workshop on ethics embedded in pop culture, such as books, television shows and movies, at the annual Assembly of the American Ethical Union, in Austin, Texas, on April 19.
  • A Conversation with Actress Tyne Daly (1 hr. 14 min.)
    ''Actress as Advocate: A Conversation with Tyne Daly,'' along with director Stephen Wadsworth, at the Aspen Institute Ideas Festival.
  • Majora Carter, Founder, Sustainable South Bronx (50 min. 8 sec. - September 15, 2008)
    Majora Carter, Founder, Sustainable South Bronx, on her non-profit's mission to ''address land-use, energy, transportation, water and waste policy, and education to advance the environmental and economic rebirth of the South Bronx, and inspire solutions in areas like it across the nation and around the world,'' at the Aspen Institute Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado, on July 3.
  • Panel Discussion on Genetically Modified Organisms (55 min. 56 sec. - September 15, 2008)
    A discussion titled ''The Gene Revolution and Food Security'' about the pros and cons of GMO’s, Genetically Modified Organisms. This panel from the Aspen Institute Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado on July 4 includes scientists, industry representatives and some remarks from a former U.S. Agriculture Secretary.
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:
  • House Democratic Leaders Respond to Passage of Economic Stabilization Bill (42 min. 33 sec. - Tuesday)
    The House of Representatives has passed the economic stabilization bill by a vote of 263-171. House Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) was joined by the Democratic Leadership at a press conference to discuss the bill's passage and what it means for the U.S. economy.
  • Interview with Bloomberg News Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr (59 min. 42 sec.)
    C-SPAN sits down with Bloomberg News Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr to discuss the impact the next president could have on the Supreme Court. He also examines the candidates' judicial philosophies, their views on the Supreme Court & the federal judiciary and their views on issues such as abortion, same-sex marriage and executive power.
  • FEMA Press Briefing on Hurricane Ike (33 min. 40 sec. - September 15, 2008)
    FEMA Administrator David Paulison led a press briefing on impact of Hurricane Ike. Representatives from the Energy Dept., Health & Human Services, and non-profits like the American Red Cross, spoke about the impact of the hurricane on gas and oil production, as well as ongoing search and rescue efforts and the state of emergency health services.
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:
  • John Podhoretz, Editoral Director at Commentary Magazine (59 min. 15 sec. - Tuesday)
    John Podhoretz will take over as editor of the magazine next year, a position his father, Norman Podhoretz, held for 35 years from 1960 to 1995. Before joining commentary, John Podhoretz was chief political columnist for the New York Post.
  • Lionel, Host, The Lionel Show (58 min. 57 sec.)
    Lionel (aka Michael Lebron), host of the nationally syndicated radio program ''The Lionel Show.'' He is also the author of a book published last month entitled ''Everyone's Crazy Except You and Me...And I'm Not So Sure About You.''
  • Peter Wallison, AEI, Fellow (1 hr. - September 15, 2008)
    Peter Wallison of the American Enterprise Institute. Mr. Wallison will discuss the history and background of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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:
  • Kyle McSlarrow, NCTA, President and CEO (31 min. 16 sec. - Tuesday)
    This week's Communicators talks about the debate over how to use portions of unused television signals, the debate between cable operators and broadcasters about stations removing their signals from cable companies prior to the February 2009 DTV transition and how internet providers manage how information travels over their networks.
  • Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) (30 min. 5 sec.)
    Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA), a member of the House Telecom & Internet Subcmte., discusses her efforts (and those of the FCC) to expand broadband access in the United States in response to concerns by telecommunications companies. She also lists concerns about the upcoming February deadline for the transition to digital television.
  • FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell (R) (32 min. 31 sec.)
    FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell (R) discusses the results of the digital television transition in Wilmington, NC and what it means for the nationwide transition beginning on Feb. 2009. Guest host Ted Hearn, Multichannel News, Washington News Editor also joins our discussion.

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