Talmage Boston discusses his book, "How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents and Dmitri Alperovitch discusses his book, "World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century."
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spoke at the 2024 National Rifle Association Leadership Forum in Dallas. The former president discussed several of his plans and ideas if elected to another term, such as executing "the largest deportation effort in the history of our country" on undocumented immigrants and administering the death penalty on criminals who murder police officers. He also floated the idea of being a three-term president, despite the Constitution limiting U.S. presidents to two terms. Before he spoke, Mr. Trump was officially endorsed for president by NRA leadership. During his remarks, he invited Debbie Douglas on stage, a Texas rancher who reportedly experienced multiple break-in attempts from migrants.
The Donald Trump hush money trial has us talking about The National Enquirer. But it seems like the tabloid never left the political conversation. The National Enquirer's pictures, scoops, and reporting have influenced the establishment political media for years. In this week's episode's of C-SPAN Radio's podcast "The Weekly," we revisit what we might be the most famous example of how National Enquirer reporting shapes broader political reporting - and even the presidential race. Our focus: Gary Hart. How did conventional media react to the National Enquirer's reporting of the Democratic presidential candidate having an alleged affair in 1987?
Up-to-date highlights from candidates' speeches, interviews with political insiders, the latest poll numbers, fundraising stats, and political ads. Witness the campaign unfold in every episode. This week's episode includes returns on primaries in West Virginia and Maryland, the latest agreement for two presidential debates, and an in-depth look at the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania.
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA), chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), spoke with reporters about the party's strategy for the 2024 elections in November. She was the featured guest at the Christian Science Monitor Breakfast Series in Washington, DC. Topics included courting the youth vote, engaging with voters in purple districts, and messaging for hot button issues such as immigration, support for Israel, and Ukraine.
"We are in a battle right now between two competing visions, for who we are as a nation and who we are going to be," said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) during his remarks at the Republican National Lawyers Association's policy conference in Arlington, Virginia. The speaker touched on conservative principles and his vision for the party. He also touched on the rule of law and election integrity.
Michelle Deutchman of the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement discussed her podcast "Speech Matters" about free speech issues on campus and beyond.
President emeritus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Freeman Hrabowski talked about the role of college presidents and the handling of campus protests over the war in Gaza. He is the author of "The Resilient University."
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fielded questions from members of the House of Commons on a range of domestic and international issues during his weekly question time. A variety of topics were addressed, including prison reform and public safety, school infrastructure investment, health services and maternity care, and the Israel-Hamas war.
The Council on Foreign Relations held a discussion on U.S. defense priorities around the world and the role of military forces. Participants in the discussion represented major branches of the U.S. Armed Forces including the Army, Space Force, Marne Corps, and Air Force. The conversation focused on several topics including U.S. preparedness and nuclear strategy. This panel discussion was held in Washington, DC.
President emeritus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Freeman Hrabowski talked about the role of college presidents and the handling of campus protests over the war in Gaza. He is the author of "The Resilient University."
President emeritus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Freeman Hrabowski talked about the role of college presidents and the handling of campus protests over the war in Gaza. He is the author of "The Resilient University."
