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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Democratic Debate, AG Barr, President Trump's Trip to India
February 19, 2020 21:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBToday's program looks at tonight's democratic debate in Las Vegas. Interviews with Rachel Weiner of The Washington Post (4), Jim Scuitto of CNN (13), and Jordan Fabian of Bloomberg (31).
President Trump's Pardons, MA Senate Race, and Campaign 2020
February 18, 2020 21:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBPresident Donald Trump issued several pardons and commutations today we speak with Brett Samuels of The Hill (10). Plus, Christopher Cadelago of Politico on Campaign 2020 (25) and Victoria McGrane of the Boston Globe on MA Senate race (30).
Andrew McCabe Investigation, Border Wall, Huawei & 5G
February 14, 2020 21:00 - 22 minutes - 25.5 MBToday's program looks at the Justice Department closing its investigation of former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe (2), President Trump on U.S.-Mexico border wall construction (7) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Europe on Huawei, 5G and security (13).
House Passes ERA and AG Barr Discusses President Trump's Tweets
February 13, 2020 21:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBToday's program looks at bills passed by both the House and Senate plus more on the Justice Department. Interviews with David Farenthold of The Washington Post (17) on the Secret Service and Craig Fehrman on his book looking at Presidents as authors (30).
Senate Moves to Iran War Powers Resolution
February 12, 2020 21:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBToday's program looks at the results from New Hampshire plus more on the Senate's Iran War Powers Resolution. An interview with Marianne Levine of Politico (10).
New Hampshire Primary Day, Plus Fed Chair Jerome Powell
February 11, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBToday's program looks at the New Hampshire primary. Plus, Heather Long of the Washington Post on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (20) and Drew Fitzgerald of The Wall Street Journal (30).
President's Budget Request and the New Hampshire Primary
February 10, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBPresident Trump released his 2021 budget request to Congress with an interview Kate Davidson of The Wall Street Journal (20). Plus more on tomorrow's New Hampshire primary.
Reassigning Lt. Col. Vindman, Iowa Caucus Update, Puerto Rico Disaster Aid
February 07, 2020 21:00 - 30 minutes - 34.7 MBPreisdent Trump on reassigning Lt. Col. Vindman (2), Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MD) on the impeachment trial (4), Iowa Democratic Party Caucus update (11), U.S. House passes a Puerto Rico disaster aid bill (24).
President Donald Trump's remarks at the White House and Campaign 2020 Moves to New Hampshire
February 06, 2020 21:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBA day after he was acquitted of both Articles of Impeachment by the Senate, President Trump delivered remarks at the White House. The Washington Post's Toluse Olorunnipa joins us to talk about what's next (15).
The End of the Impeachment
February 05, 2020 21:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBPresident Donald J. Trump was acquitted on both Articles of Impeachment today by the Senate. Plus a phone interview on the Iowa Caucus with Eugene Spafford of Purdue University.
Preview of the State of the Union and Iowa Updates
February 04, 2020 21:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBToday's program looks ahead to Tuesday evening's State of the Union Address and the latest from the Iowa Caucuses.
Closing Arguments in the Senate Impeachment Trial, Iowa Caucus, and the Coronavirus
February 03, 2020 21:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBBoth sides in the Senate impeachment trial of presented closing arguments today. Final vote will be on Wednesday. Plus a preview of tonight's Iowa Caucus and an update on the coronavirus.
Senate Impeachment Trial, Sec Pompeoe in Ukraine, Coronavirus
January 31, 2020 22:00 - 39 minutes - 40.7 MBSenate votes on whether to call additional witnesses in the impeachment trial of President Trump (2), Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Ukraine (25), and U.S. declares coronavirus health emergency (30).
Senate Impeachment Trial, Sec Pompeo in Ukraine, Coronavirus
January 31, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutes - 40.7 MBSenate votes on whether to call additional witnesses in the impeachment trial of President Trump (2), Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Ukraine (25), and U.S. declares coronavirus health emergency (30).
Senate Impeachment Trial Day 10, Second Day of Questions
January 30, 2020 21:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBDay 10 of the Senate Impeachment Trial includes questions over the whistleblower. Plus an interview with Alex Shepard of The New Republic (23).
Senate Impeachment Trial Day 9, Fed Declines to Raise Interest Rates, and USMCA Signed by President Trump
January 29, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBToday Senators began to ask House Impeachment managers and the President's defense team questions. Plus more on President Trump's plan for Middle East peace. An interview with Meridith McGraw of Politico (25).
Closing Arguments from President Trump's defense team and a new Middle East Peace Plan
January 28, 2020 21:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIt's day 8 of the impeachment trial of President Trump with his lawyers presenting their closing arguments before the Senate. Plus, an interview with Anne Gearan of The Washington Post (27) about the latest Middle East Peace Plan.
President Trump's Defense in the Impeachment Trial, the Corona Virus, and Kobe Bryant's Legacy
January 27, 2020 21:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBPresident Trump's defense continued with opening arguments today before the full Senate. Plus a Centers for Disease Control conference call on the Corona Virus and the death of NBA Star Kobe Bryant touches even the Senate floor.
Impeachment Trial, March for Life, Joe Biden in NH
January 24, 2020 21:00 - 35 minutes - 36 MBHouse Impeachment Managers conclude their presentation in the Senate impeachment trial (2). President Trump speaks to March For Life demostrators (24). Democrat Joe Biden campaigns in New Hampshire (28).
Washington Today - 2020-01-23
January 23, 2020 21:00 - 36 minutes - 42.1 MBToday's program looks at the day's events in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. We also cover the latest from Campaign 2020, and find out where Senators can get a quick sugar fix during the impeachment trial.
Impeachment Trial - House Managers' Presentation
January 22, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes - 27.5 MBThe Senate Impeachment Trial of President Donald Trump continues with House Managers starting to present their case. We also hear from Washington Post Reporter Aaron Blake, and reaction from Democrats and Republican Senators.
Impeachment Trial Organizing Resolution
January 21, 2020 21:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBSenate debates President Trump's impeachment trial rules, including whether to allow new witnesses and documents. Plus an interview with Steve Shepard of Politico on the president's approval ratings.
Impeachment, Women's March, White Supremacist Arrests
January 17, 2020 21:00 - 31 minutes - 34 MBSecretary of State Mike Pompeo on threats against former the Amb to Ukraine (21), Women's March preview with Washington Post reporter Marissa Lang (8), white supremacist arrests ahead of a gun rights rally in Richmond, VA (24).
Impeachment moves to the Senate, Lev Parnas and Ukraine, and Former Sec. of State John Kerry
January 16, 2020 21:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBToday impeachment proceedings officially began in the Senate, plus fallout from last night's interview with Lev Parnas on Rudy Giuliani and the Ukraine. Interviews with Lindsay Wise of The Wall Street Journal (10), Caitlin Emma (30), and Luke Coffey (50).
Impeachment Articles Delivered to the Senate
January 15, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBToday Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi delivered the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate. We talk with Bob Cusack of The Hill on what's next (7). Plus more on the US China trade deal with Lingling Wei of The Wall Street Journal (40) and an ode to press briefings with Mike McCurry (50).
Impeachment, Campaign 2020, Iran
January 14, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutes - 61.7 MBSenate impeachment trial schedule becomes clearer (2), a Democratic Presidential Primary debate tonight (21), and Iran still on the Congressional agenda (39). Interviews with Washington Post's Mike DeBonis, ABC News' Rick Klein and Karl Evers-Hillstrom of OpenSecrets.
Impeachment, Pensacola shooting report, Campaign 2020
January 13, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBImpeachment proceedings are set to move ahead this week as the House transmits the articles to the Senate. Interviews with Niels Lesniewski of Roll Call (10), and Joe McQuaid of The Union Leader (30).
New Iran Sanctions, U.S. Jobs Report, Regulating Hazardous Chemicals
January 10, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes - 30.2 MBToday's program looks at new U.S. sanctions against Iran (2), the December jobs report (19), and a House bill to regulate the chemcials PFAS (21).
Iran, an Airplane, and Debates on Capitol Hill
January 09, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau points the finger at Iran for the downing of a passenger jet earlier this week. Interviews with Josh Wingrove of Bloomberg News (5), Sarah Ferris of Politico (45), and David Fahrenthold of The Washington Post (51).
House and Senate Iran Briefings and a Presidential Address
January 08, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBReaction from Washington on the latest from Iran with interviews from Bryan Bender of Politico (23), James Phillips of The Heritage Foundation (10), and Brianna Abbott of The Wall Street Journal (50).
Iran, Impeachment & North American Trade
January 07, 2020 21:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBLatest tensions between the U.S. & Iran (1), preparations for the impeachment trial of President Trump (30), and the USMCA passes a Senate committee (43). Interviews with Washington Post's Karen DeYoung, Politico's Kyle Cheney and MarketWatch's Victor Reklaitis.
Congress Returns to Washington - Impeachment & Iran
January 06, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBCongress returns from their holiday recess to deal with impeachment and developments with Iran. Interviews with Andy Duehren of The Wall Street Journal (16) and Carol Lee of NBC (30).
Washington Today - 2019-12-20
December 20, 2019 21:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBToday's program looks at the Christianity Today editorial calling for the removal of President Trump (2), Brexit vote in the British House of Commons (8) and a year-end Pentagon briefing (16).
Washington Today - 2019-12-19
December 19, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBToday's program looks at yesterday's historic vote in the House of Representatives. Interviews with Mike Lillis of The Hill (20) and Michael Harris on the UK (45).
Washington Today - 2019-12-18
December 18, 2019 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBToday's program looks at the Articles of Impeachment debated in the House. Interviews with Sarah Ferris of Politico (13) and Amber Phillips of The Washington Post (40).
Washington Today - 2019-12-17
December 17, 2019 21:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBToday's program looks at the impeachment with Niels Lesniewski of CQ (30) and Caitlin Emma of Politico on the NDAA (40).
Washington Today - 2019-12-16
December 16, 2019 21:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBToday's program looks at the week ahead with interviews with Susan Page of USA Today (15) and Sarah Owermohle of Politico (30).
Washington Today - 2019-12-13
December 13, 2019 21:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBToday's program looks at the House Judiciary Committee votes to impeach President Donald Trump (2), British leaders on Thursday's election (19), and former Defense Secretary James Mattis on the "Afghanistan Papers" (26).
Washington Today - 2019-12-12
December 12, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBToday's program looks at the latest on the impeachment hearings. Interviews with Mike Lillis of The Hill (25), Guy Taylor of The Washington Times (35), and Bryan Riley of National Tax Payers Association (50).
Washington Today - 2019-12-11
December 11, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBToday's program looks at today's hearing before the Senate Judiciary. Interviews with Josh Gerstein of Politico (24), Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times (35), and Heather Long of The Washington Post (45).
Washington Today - 2019-12-10
December 10, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBToday's program looks at the Articles of Impeachment drawn up against President Trump. Interviews with Touluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post (20), and Natalie Andrews of The Wall Street Journal (41).
Washington Today - 2019-12-09
December 09, 2019 21:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBToday's program looks at the hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. Interviews with John Bresnahan of Politico (12), Craig Whitlock of The Washington Post (20), and Aruna Viswanatha of The Wall Street Journal (33).
Washington Today - 2019-12-06
December 06, 2019 21:00 - 32 minutes - 33.9 MBToday's program looks at the shooting at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida (2), November jobs report (7) and U.S. House passage of a Voting Rights Act update (21).
Washington Today - 2019-12-05
December 05, 2019 21:00 - 35 minutes - 41.6 MBToday's program looks at Speaker Nancy Pelosi's remarks this morning on impeachment. Plus an interview with Mike DeBonis of The Washinton Post (20).
Washington Today - 2019-12-04
December 04, 2019 21:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBToday's program looks at today's House Judiciary Committee hearing on the impeachment inquiry. Interviews with Anita Kumar of Politico (20) and William Booth of The Washington Post (30).
Washington Today - 2019-12-03
December 03, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBToday's program looks at the latest on the impeachment inquiry with Kyle Cheney of Politico (15). Plus more on China and trade with Michael Wursthorn of The Wall Street Journal (40). And Zach Montellaro of Politico (50) on Senator Kamala Harris's decision.
Washington Today - 2019-12-02
December 02, 2019 21:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBToday's program looks at the latest on the impeachment inquiry with Mike Lillis of The Hill (7). Plus more on SCOTUS with Robert Barnes of The Washington Post (20).
Washington Today - 2019-11-26
November 26, 2019 21:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBToday's program looks at remarks by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and more on the impeachment inquiry. Interviews with Bryan Bender of Politico (8), Ann Marimow of The Washington Post (17), and Rebecca David O'Brien of The Wall Street Journal (30).
Washington Today - 2019-11-25
November 25, 2019 21:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBToday's program looks at President's remarks on the Secretary of the Navy, and more on Campaign 2020. Interviews Dan Lamothe of The Washington Post (5)and Selena Zito of The Washington Examiner (17).
Washington Today - 2019-11-22
November 22, 2019 21:00 - 26 minutes - 30 MBToday's program looks at the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump (2) and Presidential Candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-NH) in New Hampshire (20).