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:
  • Gertz interviewed by Gaffney (58 min. 12 sec. - Today)
    Bill Gertz, "The Failure Factory" interviewed by Frank Gaffney.
  • Edelman interviewed by Canada (58 min. 29 sec. - November 11, 2008)
    Marian Wright Edelman, "The Sea is So Wide and My Boat is So Small" interviewed by Geoffrey Canada, CEO of the Harlem Children's Zone.
  • Dozier interviewed by Woodruff (56 min. 12 sec. - November 6, 2008)
    Kimberly Dozier, author of "Breathing the Fire" interviewed by Lee Woodruff.
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 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.
  • House Majority Leader Carl Albert Oral History (1 hr. 6 min. - October 30, 2008)
    A 1965 oral history interview with House Majority Leader and Oklahoma Democrat Carl Albert as he looks back at his relationship with JFK. He also discussed his role as Majority Leader and what he considered the main accomplishments in Congress up to 1965, including the Civil Rights and Medicare bills. And you’ll hear our interview with University of Oklahoma Political Science Professor Ron Peters, founding director of the University’s Carl Albert Center.
  • LBJ White House Tapes (1 hr. 19 min. - October 7, 2008)
    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.
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:
  • Rep. John Larson (D-CT) (33 min. - Today)
    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.
  • Chris Chafe, Change to Win and William Miller, Chamber of Commerce (33 min. 30 sec. - November 6, 2008)
    Chris Chafe, Change to Win, Executive Director and William Miller, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Vice President & Political Affairs Director are interviewed by Steven Thomma, McClatchy Newspapers, Chief Political Correspondent and Philip Dine, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Labor & Management 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:
  • Daniel Bell, Author, "China's New Confucianism" (1 hr. 33 min. - Today)
    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.
  • Wal-Mart Stores USA Chairman & CEO (56 min. 40 sec. - November 11, 2008)
    Eduardo Castro-Wright, Chairman and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores USA, on how the economic downturn is affecting his company and its customers, at a Town Hall Los Angeles luncheon, on October 21.
  • Discussion on 2016 Summer Olympics (41 min. 20 sec. - November 11, 2008)
    Patrick Ryan, Chairman and CEO of “Chicago 2016.” Chicago is competing against Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Mr. Ryan spoke to an Executives’ Club of Chicago breakfast on September 12.
  • Hirotaka Takeuchi, co-author, "Extreme Toyota" (1 hr. 13 min. - October 30, 2008)
    Hirotaka Takeuchi, co-author, "Extreme Toyota: Radical Contradictions That Drive Success," and professor, Hitosubashi University Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy in Japan, at the Commonwealth Club of California, on September 17.
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 Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice (53 min. 10 sec. - Today)
    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.
  • Roast of Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) (1 hr. 53 min. - November 11, 2008)
    Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) was honored in September of 2005 for his work with Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) and his commitment to finding a cure for epilepsy. Among the speakers at the event were Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), and Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT).
  • Elizabeth Edwards on Health Care (1 hr. 18 min. - November 6, 2008)
    Elizabeth Edwards talked about the current health care system, offered her suggestions for reform, and discussed the role young people can have in formulating a solution to one of America's top domestic priorities.
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:
  • Michael Rosenblum, CEO, Rosenblum Associates (58 min. 55 sec. - Today)
    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.
  • Harold Holzer, Author, "Lincoln President-Elect" (57 min. 53 sec. - November 11, 2008)
    Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer joins us with his latest book, "Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great Secession Winter, 1860-1860." Mr. Holzer has written over 30 books on Lincoln and is currently the cochairman of the U.S. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.
  • Rick Shenkman, Author, "Just How Stupid Are We?" (58 min. 30 sec. - November 6, 2008)
    Presidential historian Rick Shenkman is the author of "Just How Stupid Are We? Facing the Truth About the American Voter." Shenkman contends that today's voters are more and more susceptible to campaign slogans and easy solutions because they don't take the time to know enough about the issues and the candidates.
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:
  • Phil Bond, Information Technology Assn. of America (30 min. 55 sec. - Today)
    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.
  • Discussion on Pres.-Elect Obama & the FCC (32 min. 28 sec. - November 11, 2008)
    Sanjay Talwani, TV Technology (magazine), Washington Bureau Chief forecasts President-elect Obama's plans for the FCC and how his proposals for technology & telecommunications policy would change the industry. Talwani is joined by guest host Fawn Johnson, Dow Jones Newswires, Telecommunications Reporter.
  • Discussion on Upcoming FCC Proposals (29 min. 45 sec. - November 6, 2008)
    Lisa Youngers, XO Communications, Federal Regulatory Affairs Director goes over two proposals before the FCC that would affect the Universal Service Fund and how some companies are charged for phone line access.

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