C-SPAN Podcasts

The Supreme Court    Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
C-SPAN gives viewers a rare look into the U.S. Supreme Court with interviews with the nine sitting Justices and retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
Recent programs:
  • Chief Justice John Roberts (55 min. 17 sec. - October 12, 2009)
    C-SPAN talked with Chief Justice John Roberts about a wide variety of topics, including the history of the Court, its role in society, the role of the Chief Justice, and the process that unfolds at the Supreme Court - from how the Court decides which cases to hear and how they ultimately decide these cases.
  • Justice Samuel Alito (29 min. 52 sec. - October 12, 2009)
    C-SPAN talked with Justice Samuel Alito about the role of the Court, his impressions of the Constitution and of his job. In addition to the process that unfolds at the Court in making decisions, he also talks about the role of the Junior Justice, something that he’s handed over to new Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
  • Justice Stephen Breyer (51 min. 39 sec. - October 12, 2009)
    Justice Stephen Breyer walks us through the entire process of how the Supreme Court works and how it reaches its decisions. He also talks about the history of the building, and tell us his favorite part of the building – his office.
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:
  • Ayaan Hirsi Ali, "Nomad," interviewed by Paula Dobriansky (57 min. 44 sec. - Saturday)
    Ayaan Hirsi Ali talks about "Nomad," her memoir about coming to the United States and the life she left behind. In this follow-up to her bestselling "Infidel," Ms. Ali also discusses how the U.S. should handle Islamic fundamentalism, within and outside its borders. Ayaan Hirsi Ali is interviewed by Paula Dobriansky, former Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs and current member of the Leadership Council at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
  • Alan Brinkley, "The Publisher: Henry Luce and His American Century" interviewed by Sam Tanenhaus, editor of the New York Times Book Review (57 min. 40 sec. - July 17, 2010)
    Mr. Brinkley explores the life and career of Henry Luce, who was credited with reinventing the magazine industry within a decade. The co-creator of Time magazine and creator of Life magazine introduced news in magazine form to the American public. Mr. Brinkley discusses the accomplished publisher with Sam Tanenhaus, Editor of the New York Times Book Review.
  • Andrew Napolitano, "Lies the Government Told You," interviewed by Ralph Nader (59 min. 58 sec. - July 10, 2010)
    The Libertarian commentator debates politics, history and what he considers to be the unconstitutional behavior of both the Bush and Obama administrations, with consumer advocate and four-time presidential candidate Ralph Nader.
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:
  • Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) (30 min. 29 sec. - Sunday)
    After visiting Afghanistan and Pakistan earlier this month, Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) gave his observations that Afghanistan's army could be successful independently after the U.S. military left the region next year. "The Afghan army will be in the lead. Those words are very significant to the American people and the Afghan people," said Levin. The senator also commented on how the defense supplemental bill in Congress, as well as General Petraeus' new commanding role in Afghanistan would impact the goals for Afghanistan.
  • Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) (31 min. 14 sec. - July 18, 2010)
    National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) shared aspects of the Republican strategy for winning more Senate seats in the 2010 campaign. The Committee is likely to provide over $4 million to aid Republican candidates, however, "our biggest problem is going to be allocation because we have so many competitive races," said Cornyn.
  • Rep. Darrell Issa (R-GA) (31 min. 46 sec. - July 11, 2010)
    Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) reacted to the Justice Department's suit challenging Arizona's new immigration law. When asked whose responsibility it is to address immigration issues, Issa said: "I think the states should work cooperatively with the Federal government." Issa also commented on Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele's leadership position, saying, "I feel very strongly that he is not my leader, he does not make policy for me."
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:
  • Q&A Session with Administrator of the Gulf Claims Facility Ken Feinberg (52 min. 33 sec. - July 19, 2010)
    Kenneth Feinberg, appointed by President Obama to oversee the $20 billion BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill compensation fund, held a question and answer session on his role as the Administrator of the Gulf Claims Facility. Hosted by the Economic Club of Washington, Feinberg outlined the process for responding to oil spill claims, and relatee his experiences dealing with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, the Hurricane Katrina Mediation and other programs.
  • National Press Club Address by Fitness Expert Tony Horton (59 min. 54 sec. - July 16, 2010)
    Tony Horton, fitness expert, celebrity trainer, and creator of the P90X Home Fitness System talked about the nation's obesity epidemic and its impact on declining fitness levels among U.S. military recruits.
  • Queen Elizabeth II Speaks at the UN General Assembly (20 min. 20 sec. - July 6, 2010)
    In a rare diplomatic appearance before the United Nations, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II addressed the General Assembly in New York. It was the British monarch's first address to the U.N. in over half a century. She talked about progress the UN has made since her last address and efforts to curb terrorism and climate change.
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:
  • Clark Hoyt, Former Public Editor, The New York Times (58 min. 44 sec. - Sunday)
    Clark Hoyt shares his experiences in journalism, specifically as the public editor of The New York Times. Sometimes called an ombudsman, the public editor is designed to be a representative for the newspaper's readers and a way for newspapers to examine their own practices. Hoyt just finished a three year stint in that position for the Times.
  • Author Robert Service (58 min. 38 sec. - July 18, 2010)
    Robert Service talks about his newest book, "Trotsky", which examines the life of Leon Trotsky, a Russian revolutionary and Marxist theorist who was one of the leaders of the 1917 October Revolution. Previously, Robert Service has authored biographies on Stalin and Lenin. In this interview, he talks about all three leaders, their relationships, their work in the Communist party and their deaths.
  • Jorge Ramos, Anchorman, Univision (58 min. 27 sec. - July 11, 2010)
    Since 1986, Jorge Ramos has anchored Noticiero Univision, a nightly news program. He also hosts a Sunday news program called "Al Punto." Univision is a Spanish language television network in the United States. He is the author of ten books. The most recent is "A Country for All: An Immigrant Manifesto."
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:
  • Discussion on the FCC's Proposal for an Emergency Communications Network (25 min. 18 sec. - Saturday)
    Two industry insiders react to a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposal to make more bandwidth available for an emergency communications network. Dick Mirgon of the Association for Public Safety Communications Officials explains his organization's criticism of the FCC's approach. Ed Thomas, former Chief Engineer for the FCC, gives his reasons for endorsing the plan.
  • Discussion on the FCC's Indecency Policy (35 min. 26 sec. - July 17, 2010)
    The Communicators interviews two individuals involved with a case challenging the Federal Communications Commission's policy on broadcast indecency. Attorney Carter Phillips argued the case for Fox Television Stations. Patrick Trueman filed a "friend of the Court" brief for Focus on the Family and Family Research Council. This week, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the policy.
  • Interviews From NCTA Cable Show (27 min. 59 sec. - July 10, 2010)
    The Communicators features interviews from the National Cable and Telecommunications Association Cable Show in May, speaking with Maryland Attorney General Gansler about online safety and Cable Europe President Manuel Kohnstamm gives take on the cable industry in Europe.

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