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Washington Journal: 12/25/2020Live
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Future of Democracy Discussion
1 hour, 3 minutesHistorian David Kennedy, author of "American Pageant" and "Freedom From Fear", discussed the challenges and threats to democracy in America at a Commonwealth Club of California virtual event.
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Ambassadors of Israel, UAE & Bahrain Discuss Middle East Peace Policy
1 hour, 6 minutesThe ambassadors of Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain discussed Middle East peace policy at an event hosted by the Economic Club of Washington, DC. They focused their remarks on the Abraham Accords - a deal to normalize relations between Israel and the two Arab nations. Other topics addressed included Middle East policy goals for the Biden administration, challenges posed by Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Jews United for Democracy Discussion on Bigotry and Division
1 hour, 2 minutesJews United for Democracy and Justice hosted a discussion about racial tension, bigotry and division in America. Speakers included NAACP President Derrick Johnson, Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt and League of United Latin American Citizens CEO Sindy Benavides.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell Tribute to Sen. Lamar Alexandar
17 minutesOn the floor of the Senate , Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised Tennessee Republican Senator Lamar Alexander, who is retiring after 17 years in that position. Senator McConnell spoke first about COVID relief.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Lamar Alexander Farewell Speech
23 minutesTennessee Republican Senator Lamar Alexander, who is retiring after 17 years in that position, gave his farewell speech on the floor of the Senate.
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Career of Sen. Lamar Alexander R-TN
29 minutesSenator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) was interviewed about his time as a legislator on Capitol Hill, reflecting on his 18 years serving in the U.S. Senate, and earlier as a governor of Tennessee and the Education Secretary under President George H.W. Bush. Senator Alexander reflected on his three terms, one of which was spent as chair of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, on which he said he enjoyed broad jurisdiction over issues of great personal importance, including education. He talked about his upbringing in rural Tennessee, and how his parents' roles as educators impacted his interest in setting policy for American schools. Senator Alexander also talked about his relationships with various fellow lawmakers, including his close friendship with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
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Discussion on White House Press Coverage with Biden Administration
1 hour, 1 minuteDee Dee Myers, former press secretary for President Bill Clinton, joined veteran reporters for a virtual discussion on covering the White House. Other topics discussed included the role of the press secretary vs. the role of a reporter, leaks and unnamed sources and the potential differences covering the Trump presidency vs. the new Biden administration.
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Congressional Career of Rep. Peter King R-NY
43 minutesRep. Peter King, R-NY, was interviewed weeks before retiring from the U.S. House after a Capitol Hill career spanning 14 terms and nearly three decades, including four years atop the Homeland Security Committee. Rep. King talked about his relationships with the four presidents with whom he worked over his Capitol Hill career, as well as some of his legislative successes including the securing of financial compensation for first responders to the 9/11 attacks. Also discussed were his hobbies of fiction writing and boxing and possibilities for his career after leaving the U.S. House.
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Congressional Career of Rep. Eliot Engel D-NY
31 minutesRep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the outgoing chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, was interviewed about his career as a lawmaker on Capitol Hill, which spanned 16 terms and more than three decades. Rep. Engel talked about his early memories as a federal lawmaker, and about how his family's Eastern European background sparked an early interest in foreign affairs, which he carried throughout life. The congressman also discussed his friendships in Congress and on his recollections of major world events that took place during his time in Washington, including the impeachment of two presidents, the 9/11 attacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic. His lengthy tenure ended after a 2020 Democratic primary loss to a progressive middle school principal; Rep. Engel had also worked as a school teacher and guidance counselor before entering politics.
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Queen Elizabeth II Delivers Annual Christmas Message
7 minutesQueen Elizabeth II delivered her annual Christmas message, acknowledging the work of the community and frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tradition of the Royal Christmas message dates back to 1932, with a radio address by King George V. Queen Elizabeth II made the first televised address in 1957.
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Washington Journal: Daniel Allott
47 minutesAuthor and writer Daniel Allott discussed his book "On the Road in Trump's America: A Journey Into the Heart of a Divided Nation."
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Radio Special: C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast with Reflections from Retiring Members of Congress
25 minutesPortions of exit interviews and floor speeches from both Senators and House Members who are leaving Capitol Hill at the end of the 116th Congress. You'll hear from Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM), Rep. Peter King (R-NY), and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY).
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Washington Journal: Clarence Page
1 hour, 0 minuteSyndicated columnist Clarence Page discussed politics and the year in review.
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After Words: Michael Shellenberger, "Apocalypse Never"
1 hour, 0 minuteMichael Shellenberger, founder and president of Environmental Progress, offered his thoughts on what he calls "apocalyptic" environmentalism and provided some solutions on how to address environmental issues of today and into the future. He's interviewed by Andrew Revkin, author and Columbia University's DIirector of the Earth Institute Initiative on Communication and Sustainability..
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Q&A: Craig Fehrman, "Author in Chief"
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House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Holds News Conference
21 minutesHouse Democratic Leader Steny Hoyer said there are ongoing talks with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and the administration to prevent a government shutdown after President Trump voiced displeasure with the coronavirus relief package and government funding bill passed earlier in the week. Rep. Hoyer's comments came during a news conference on Democrats failed attempt to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, something the president said he wanted, through unanimous consent. Through previous negotiations, the majority of Republicans are against that amount.
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Queen Elizabeth II Delivers Annual Christmas Message
11 minutesQueen Elizabeth II delivered her annual Christmas message, acknowledging the work of the community and frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tradition of the Royal Christmas message dates back to 1932, with a radio address by King George V. Queen Elizabeth II made the first televised address in 1957.
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Radio Special: C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast with Reflections from Retiring Members of Congress
30 minutesPortions of exit interviews and floor speeches from both Senators and House Members who are leaving Capitol Hill at the end of the 116th Congress. You'll hear from Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM), Rep. Peter King (R-NY), and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY).
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After Words: Michael Shellenberger, "Apocalypse Never"
58 minutesMichael Shellenberger, founder and president of Environmental Progress, offered his thoughts on what he calls "apocalyptic" environmentalism and provided some solutions on how to address environmental issues of today and into the future. He's interviewed by Andrew Revkin, author and Columbia University's DIirector of the Earth Institute Initiative on Communication and Sustainability..
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Ambassadors of Israel, UAE & Bahrain Discuss Middle East Peace Policy
1 hour, 2 minutesThe ambassadors of Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain discussed Middle East peace policy at an event hosted by the Economic Club of Washington, DC. They focused their remarks on the Abraham Accords - a deal to normalize relations between Israel and the two Arab nations. Other topics addressed included Middle East policy goals for the Biden administration, challenges posed by Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Jews United for Democracy Discussion on Bigotry and Division
1 hour, 0 minuteJews United for Democracy and Justice hosted a discussion about racial tension, bigotry and division in America. Speakers included NAACP President Derrick Johnson, Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt and League of United Latin American Citizens CEO Sindy Benavides.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell Tribute to Sen. Lamar Alexandar
16 minutesOn the floor of the Senate , Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised Tennessee Republican Senator Lamar Alexander, who is retiring after 17 years in that position. Senator McConnell spoke first about COVID relief.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Lamar Alexander Farewell Speech
23 minutesTennessee Republican Senator Lamar Alexander, who is retiring after 17 years in that position, gave his farewell speech on the floor of the Senate.
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Career of Sen. Lamar Alexander R-TN
29 minutesSenator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) was interviewed about his time as a legislator on Capitol Hill, reflecting on his 18 years serving in the U.S. Senate, and earlier as a governor of Tennessee and the Education Secretary under President George H.W. Bush. Senator Alexander reflected on his three terms, one of which was spent as chair of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, on which he said he enjoyed broad jurisdiction over issues of great personal importance, including education. He talked about his upbringing in rural Tennessee, and how his parents' roles as educators impacted his interest in setting policy for American schools. Senator Alexander also talked about his relationships with various fellow lawmakers, including his close friendship with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
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Discussion on White House Press Coverage with Biden Administration
1 hour, 1 minuteDee Dee Myers, former press secretary for President Bill Clinton, joined veteran reporters for a virtual discussion on covering the White House. Other topics discussed included the role of the press secretary vs. the role of a reporter, leaks and unnamed sources and the potential differences covering the Trump presidency vs. the new Biden administration.
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Congressional Career of Rep. Peter King R-NY
43 minutesRep. Peter King, R-NY, was interviewed weeks before retiring from the U.S. House after a Capitol Hill career spanning 14 terms and nearly three decades, including four years atop the Homeland Security Committee. Rep. King talked about his relationships with the four presidents with whom he worked over his Capitol Hill career, as well as some of his legislative successes including the securing of financial compensation for first responders to the 9/11 attacks. Also discussed were his hobbies of fiction writing and boxing and possibilities for his career after leaving the U.S. House.
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Congressional Career of Rep. Eliot Engel D-NY
31 minutesRep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the outgoing chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, was interviewed about his career as a lawmaker on Capitol Hill, which spanned 16 terms and more than three decades. Rep. Engel talked about his early memories as a federal lawmaker, and about how his family's Eastern European background sparked an early interest in foreign affairs, which he carried throughout life. The congressman also discussed his friendships in Congress and on his recollections of major world events that took place during his time in Washington, including the impeachment of two presidents, the 9/11 attacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic. His lengthy tenure ended after a 2020 Democratic primary loss to a progressive middle school principal; Rep. Engel had also worked as a school teacher and guidance counselor before entering politics.
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Queen Elizabeth II Delivers Annual Christmas Message
7 minutesQueen Elizabeth II delivered her annual Christmas message, acknowledging the work of the community and frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tradition of the Royal Christmas message dates back to 1932, with a radio address by King George V. Queen Elizabeth II made the first televised address in 1957.
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Washington Journal: Daniel Allott
58 minutesAuthor and writer Daniel Allott discussed his book "On the Road in Trump's America: A Journey Into the Heart of a Divided Nation."
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Radio Special: C-SPAN's The Weekly Podcast with Reflections from Retiring Members of Congress
23 minutesPortions of exit interviews and floor speeches from both Senators and House Members who are leaving Capitol Hill at the end of the 116th Congress. You'll hear from Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM), Rep. Peter King (R-NY), and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY).