C-SPAN Radio - Washington Today
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 108 ratingsCatch up on the stories of the day in Washington, DC and across the country. Hear portions of key events and interviews with journalists who provide background and perspective. Programs posted after 6pm ET, Monday - Friday.
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McConnell announces plan to vote on slimmed-down relief bill
September 08, 2020 21:42 - 34 minutesToday's program looks at the latest on the Senate Republicans plan for coronavirus relief. Joined by Alexander Bolton of The Hill on the latest (10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump Allegedly Calls Killed U.S. Servicemembers 'Losers'
September 04, 2020 23:08 - 33 minutesToday's program looks at reaction to The Atlantic article claiming President Trump disparaged fallen U.S. servicemembers (1) and the August jobs reports (15). Interview with Politico Chief Economic Correspondent Ben White. (20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump tries to clarify comment that voters cast ballots twice
September 03, 2020 22:00 - 37 minutesToday's program looks at the latest on the President's comments about voting twice in North Carolina. Plus, more on today's stock market tumble. Interviews include Caitlin Ostroff of The Wall Street Journal (3) and Justin Murphy of the Democrat and Chronicle (20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CDC tells states to plan for vaccine as early as Nov. 1
September 02, 2020 21:51 - 37 minutesToday's program looks at the latest on the 2020 Presidential Campaign. Interviews include Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections (12) and Joseph Walker of The Wall Street Journal (25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fears of more unrest in Portland after shooting
September 01, 2020 21:52 - 38 minutesToday's program looks at the latest from President Trump's trip to Wisconsin. Amie Parnes of The Hill (13) joins to discuss. Plus, Rachel Siegel of The Washington Post (33) talks about the coin shortage facing the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biden calls Trump ‘a toxic presence’ who is encouraging violence in America
August 31, 2020 21:38 - 35 minutesToday's program looks at the latest in the presidential campaign with Democratic Nominee Joe Biden speaking in Pittsburgh about the recent violence in Portland and Kenosha. Interviews with Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times (8) and Victoria McGrane of The Boston Globe (19). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Get Your Knee Off Our Necks" March on Washington
August 28, 2020 22:21 - 38 minutesToday's program looks at the March on Washington for criminal justice reform and racial equality (1) and analysis of the just completed Republican National Convention (21). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Campaign 2020: RNC Post Show Day 4
August 28, 2020 04:26 - 37 minutesA wrap up of the last night of the Republican National Convention. Guests include Rep. Debbie DIngell (D-MI) and Rep. French Hill (R-AR), and Bob Cusack Editor and Chief of The HIll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Campaign 2020: RNC Post Show Day 3
August 27, 2020 04:43 - 41 minutesTonight's program looks at the third night of the Republican National Convention. Guests include Jerry Seib, Executive Washington Editor of The Wall Street Journal, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Campaign 2020: RNC Post Show Day 2
August 26, 2020 03:47 - 35 minutesTonight's program looks at the second night of the Republican National Convention. Guests include Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Joe Gruters, Florida Republican Party Chair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Campaign 2020: RNC Post Show Day 1
August 25, 2020 03:43 - 38 minutesTonight's program looks at the first night of the Republican National Convention. Guests included Former Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA) and Former Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Postmaster General Testifies on Mail-In Ballots
August 21, 2020 22:15 - 31 minutesToday's program looks at Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's testimony before a Senate committee on mail-in ballots and delivery slowdowns (1), and President Trump's reaction to the DNC Convention (16). Interview with White House Historian Matthew Costello on the funeral service for the President's brother Robert (22). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Campaign 2020: DNC Post-Show Day 4
August 21, 2020 04:13 - 34 minutesTonight's program looks at the remarks from Joe Biden on the last night of the Democratic National Convention. Guests included Emily Larsen of The Washington Examiner, Lavora Barnes, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party and Former Representative Tom Davis (R-VA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Campaign 2020: DNC Post-Show Day 3
August 20, 2020 04:34 - 38 minutesTonight's program looks at the top speeches from Vice Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris. Reaction from Emily Larson of The Washington Examiner, plus Former U.S. Representative Tom Davis (R-VA) and Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Campaign 2020: DNC Post-Show Day 2
August 19, 2020 04:26 - 36 minutesToday's program looks at the post night 2 of the DNC Convention. Guests include Alexi McCammond of Axios, and Former US Rep Tom Davis (R-VA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Campaign 2020: DNC Post-Show Day 1
August 18, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutesToday's program looks at the post night 1 of the DNC Convention. Guests include Alexi McCammond of Axios, and Former US Rep Tom Davis (R-VA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
First Guilty Plea in Probe of Origins of Russia Investigation
August 14, 2020 22:23 - 31 minutesToday's program looks at the first guilty plea in the probe into FBI's Russia investigation (1), more sparring over Postal Service funding and mail-in ballots (9), and Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) on a running for president in 2024 (23). Interview with Washington Post's Matt Zapotosky (2). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump says he opposes USPS funding
August 14, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutesPresident Trump announced a tentative peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates today. Also, more on mail in voting with Zach Montellaro of Politico (10) and a preview of The Weekly's guest Mercedes Schlapp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe Biden Introduces Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) As Running Mate
August 12, 2020 21:28 - 35 minutesJoe Biden, the presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, formally introduced Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) as his vice presidential running mate today in Delaware. We speak with Ken Thomas of the Wall Street Journal (15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe Biden Picks Senator Kamala Harris as VPOTUS Nominee
August 11, 2020 22:12 - 44 minutesWith Joe Biden's pick of Senator Kamala Harris as his VPOTUS, David Catanese of McClatchy Newspapers joins to discuss her nomination (2). Plus, Melody Schreiber of The New Republic (15) on vaccines and Robert Bixby of the Concord Coalition on the debt (30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reaction to Executive Orders
August 10, 2020 21:47 - 33 minutesPresident Trump signed four executive orders pertaining to the coronavirus this past weekend. We're joined by Alex Bolton of The Hill with the latest (10). Plus, Zachary Warmbrodt of Politico with the latest on the deal with Kodak (20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coronavirus Aid: No Deal Yet; POTUS Plans Executive Orders
August 07, 2020 22:21 - 33 minutesToday's program looks at the collapse of negotiations over the next coronavirus economic aid bill (1), the July jobs report (9), and Postmaster General on allegations he is slowing the mail to help President Trump's reelection (16). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New York AG sues to dissolve the NRA
August 07, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutesToday's program gives the latest on where negotiations stand between Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill regarding the next coronaivrus bill news on the NRA and the AG of New York. We speak with Emily Larsen of the Washington Examiner (33) and mail-in voting in Nevada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Democrat's Convention Goes Fully Virtual
August 05, 2020 22:07 - 43 minutesToday's program includes the latest on the conventions, Campaign 2020, and the status of the covid-19 relief bill. Interviews with Bill Grauber of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (4) and Alayna Treene of Axios (35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump backtracks on mail-in voting, OK to do in Florida
August 04, 2020 21:53 - 43 minutesToday's program looks at the latest on talks in congress about another covid-19 relief. Interviews with Rick C. Wade of The US Chamber of Commerce (20) and Jonathan O'Connell of The Washington Post (35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
POTUS: U.S. Should Get Portion of Tik Tok Sale
August 03, 2020 23:12 - 44 minutesToday's program looks at President Trump on the Tik Tok national security concerns (1), coronavirus aid bill talks (5), and Nevada passing a mail-in ballot bill (24). Interviews with Wall Street Journal reporter Andrew Scurria (10) and Democratic National Convention Chief Program Executive Stephanie Cutter (30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No Deal Yet On Extending Extra UI Benefits
July 31, 2020 22:12 - 35 minutesToday's program looks at stalled coronavirus economic aid talks, including an extension of enhanced unemployment insurance benefits (1), Florida's governor as Hurricane Isaias approaches (20) and the Space X Crew Dragon splashdown this weekend (30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Remembering Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
July 30, 2020 21:59 - 44 minutesRepresentative John Lewis was remembered today in Georgia by three living US President's, we'll hear their remarks. Plus, Todd Ruger of CQRollCall (25) joins to talk about the date of the election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tech CEO's Testify Before Congress
July 29, 2020 21:50 - 46 minutesTech CEO's came to Capitol Hill today to face questioning from members of the House Judiciary Committee. Interviews with Roger Cheng of CNET (15) and Alexander Bolton of The HIll (30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Attorney General William Barr testifies before the House Judiciary committee
July 28, 2020 22:28 - 41 minutesToday's program looks at the latest on a deal in Congress for more coronavirus funding. We talk with Eric Wasson of Bloomberg ((6:21)). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senate GOP Unveil Coronavirus Aid Package
July 27, 2020 22:55 - 42 minutesToday's program looks at the Senate Republicans introduce their coronavirus economic aid package, which includes a reduction in federal unemployment insurance benefits (1), President Trump visits a biotech firm in NC working on a coronavirus vaccine (12), and the late Rep. John Lewis lies in state in the U.S. Capitol (23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Extra UI Benefits Set to Expire
July 24, 2020 22:15 - 33 minutesToday's program looks the weekend deadline for enhanced unemployment insurance benefits under the coronavirus relief law (1), new CDC guidelines for reopening schools (7), and President Trump's Executive Orders aimed at reducing prescription drug prices (15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
POTUS Cancels Jacksonville Part of RNC Convention
July 23, 2020 23:14 - 49 minutesToday's program looks President Trump's canceling the portion of the RNC national convention in Jacksonville, Florida (1), Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's on to her altercation with Rep. Yoho (4), and coronavirus economic stimulus bill talks (12). Interview with Colleen Shogan of the White House Historical Association on presidents and baseball (37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sen. Schumer: GOP in Chaos on Coronavirus Aid Talks
July 22, 2020 22:59 - 46 minutesToday's program looks at the coronavirus economic stimulus package negotiations (1), President Trump's sending federal agents to Chicago (26), and Rep. Yoho apologizing for his confrontation with Rep. Ocasio-Cortez (40). Interview with Washington Times' Alexandria Swoyer (7). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Negotiations begin on a Coronavirus Relief Package
July 21, 2020 23:19 - 32 minutesIn his first briefing since April, President Trump held a news conference on his plans for corona virus relief. Also, Republicans leaders, begin negotiations on a COVID-19 relief package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coronavirus Taskforce Briefings to Return
July 20, 2020 21:49 - 45 minutesPresident Trump announced today that coronavirus taskforce briefings would begin again this week after a two month absence. Plus Congress returns for a three week work period before convention season. We talk with Shawn Zeller of CQ Magazine (25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Georgia Gov & Atlanta Mayor Clash Over Facemasks
July 17, 2020 22:30 - 35 minutesToday's program looks at Georgia's lawsuit to ban mandatory facemask laws (1), and talks over the next coronavirus aid package with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin (10) and former Federal Reserve Chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen (16). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More States and Stores Requiring Masks
July 16, 2020 21:57 - 44 minutesToday's program looks at the latest on covid-19, including the increase in states requiring residents to wear masks outside their homes. We're joined by Carol Lee of NBC News (17) and Joseph Cox of Motherboard (30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump says Navarro Wrong to Write Op-ed
July 15, 2020 22:22 - 48 minutesToday's program looks at the latest developments in the relationship between President Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Plus, we talk with Dan Frosh of The Wall Street Journal (15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Covid-19 Numbers Continue to Rise
July 14, 2020 22:26 - 43 minutesToday's program looks at President Trump's afternoon remarks from Rose Garden. We're joined on the phone by Siobhan Hughes of The Wall Street Journal (23) and Dino Grandoni of The Washington Post (33). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some States Roll Back Reopening
July 13, 2020 22:12 - 47 minutesToday's program looks at the latest numbers on the coronavirus. Interviews with Nancy Cook of Politico (17), Nile Gardiner of Heritage (26), and Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Democrat of Nevada (33). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
POTUS in Florida Talks Venezuela & Drug Smuggling
July 10, 2020 21:48 - 30 minutesToday's program looks at President Trump's trip to Florida, more House spending bills with anti-Confederate statue provisions, and former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Russian bounties to kill U.S. troops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SCOTUS Splits on Trump Tax Cases
July 09, 2020 22:02 - 44 minutesToday's program looks at the latest from the SCOTUS on President Trump's tax cases. Interviews with Robert Barnes of The Washington Post (3) and Michael Grunwald of Politico (30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CDC to Issue New Guidance on School Openings
July 08, 2020 21:50 - 45 minutesToday's program looks at the latest on opening schools with the Coronavirus Taskforce. Interviews with David Harrison of The Wall Street Journal (17) and Richard Wolf of USA Today (25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
White House Pressures Schools to Reopen in Fall
July 07, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutesToday's program looks at the President's remarks on the re-opening of schools. Interviews with Jeff Stein of The Washington Post (15) and Holly Otterbein of Politico (32). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
States May Require Presidential Electors to Support Popular-Vote Winner
July 06, 2020 21:44 - 38 minutesToday's program looks at the latest SCOTUS case and Covid-19. Interviews with Robert Barnes of The Washington Post (2) and David Gantz of The Baker Institute (30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
U.S. No Longer 'Flattening the Curve'
July 02, 2020 21:51 - 44 minutesToday's program looks at the latest jobs numbers and the increase in cases of Covid-19. We're joined by Joanne Kenen, Executive Health Care Editor of Politico (15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Concerns Over U.S. Economy Grow
July 01, 2020 22:10 - 39 minutesToday's program looks at the impacts of COVID-19 on the economy. We talk to Heather Long of The Washington Post (10) and Daniel Lippman of Politico (30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fauci Warns U.S. Could See 100,000 Covid-19 Cases Per Day
June 30, 2020 22:01 - 38 minutesToday's program looks at the latest on the coronavirus. Interviews with Robert Costa of The Washington Post (13), and Kyle Cheney of Politico (30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Law
June 29, 2020 22:12 - 44 minutesToday's program looks at the latest on the SCOTUS case focusing on abortion. Interviews with Robert Barnes of The Washington Post (10) and Olivia Beavers of The Hill (30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices