Extreme Mortman

C-SPAN

Original political stories inspired by current events. A weekly fix for political junkies combining compelling clips from the C-SPAN archives (iconic and obscure), history, trivia – and often a healthy helping of comedy.

Episodes

Brink of War? The Dramatic October 1986 Reagan-Gorbachev Showdown in Reykjavik Iceland

Why We Love Concession Speeches: With Fellow Concession Speech Lovers Kirk Bado and Bob Cusack (part 2 of 2)

Why We Love Concession Speeches: With Fellow Concession Speech Lovers Kirk Bado and Bob Cusack (part 1 of 2)

The Fifth Amendment & Congress: 19 Notorious Scandals & Blockbuster Hearings (Part 2 of 2)

The Fifth Amendment & Congress: 19 Notorious Scandals & Blockbuster Hearings (Part 1 of 2)

Doug Wilder: 35 Years Ago This Month, The Virginia Governor Announced for President

Presidential Parton: Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 on the Political Playlist

25 Years Since 9-11: Laura Bush Legacy and Anita McBride Stories

Star Trek At 60: "Beam Me Up" from Members of Congress Not Named James Traficant

Communism Hater + Joke Lover = Ronald Reagan

Elvira: The Spectacular Rise and Shocking Fall of the Singing Senators

Top Congress Podcaster Jennifer Briney Reveals Her 5 Favorite Congress Moments

"Ferris Bueller's Day Off": 40 Years Later, Politicians Still Quote the Beloved Film

Major Garrett's Six Most Memorable Moments Covering National Party Conventions

Stephen Colbert and Politics: Can You Name the 22 Fun Facts You May Not Know Or Remember?

Keir Starmer Jokes About Sex and More British PMQ Comedy– With Special Guest Jon Macks

Supreme Court Comedy Festival: Justice Scalia's Funniest Moments – with James Rosen (Part 2)

July 4th Special: How the British Burning Washington Became One Big Joke

Supreme Court Comedy Festival: Justice Scalia's Funniest Moments – with James Rosen (Part 1)

Presidential Libraries: Top Moments from 10 Dedication Ceremonies — with Tevi Troy (part 2)