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C-SPAN 668 - Presidential Parton: Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 on the Political Playlist

Original political stories inspired by current events. A weekly fix for political junkies combining compelling clips from the C-SPAN archives (iconic and obscure), history, trivia – and often a healthy helping of comedy.

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Published 17 Sep 2026

Duration 28:32

Episodes

668-

Presidential Parton: Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 on the Political Playlist

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17 Sep 2026

667-

25 Years Since 9-11: Laura Bush Legacy and Anita McBride Stories

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10 Sep 2026

666-

Star Trek At 60: "Beam Me Up" from Members of Congress Not Named James Traficant

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03 Sep 2026

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Communism Hater + Joke Lover = Ronald Reagan

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27 Aug 2026

664-

Elvira: The Spectacular Rise and Shocking Fall of the Singing Senators

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20 Aug 2026

663-

Top Congress Podcaster Jennifer Briney Reveals Her 5 Favorite Congress Moments

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13 Aug 2026

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"Ferris Bueller's Day Off": 40 Years Later, Politicians Still Quote the Beloved Film

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06 Aug 2026

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Major Garrett's Six Most Memorable Moments Covering National Party Conventions

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30 Jul 2026

660-

Stephen Colbert and Politics: Can You Name the 22 Fun Facts You May Not Know Or Remember?

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23 Jul 2026

659-

Keir Starmer Jokes About Sex and More British PMQ Comedy– With Special Guest Jon Macks

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16 Jul 2026

658-

Supreme Court Comedy Festival: Justice Scalia's Funniest Moments – with James Rosen (Part 2)

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09 Jul 2026

657-

July 4th Special: How the British Burning Washington Became One Big Joke

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02 Jul 2026

656-

Supreme Court Comedy Festival: Justice Scalia's Funniest Moments – with James Rosen (Part 1)

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25 Jun 2026

655-

Presidential Libraries: Top Moments from 10 Dedication Ceremonies — with Tevi Troy (part 2)

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18 Jun 2026

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Presidential Libraries: Top Moments from 10 Dedication Ceremonies — with Tevi Troy (part I)

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11 Jun 2026

653-

An Oral History of Senate TV: 40 Years of Memorable Moments on C-SPAN2, with Carl Hulse, Paul Kane, Chad Pergram – Part 2

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04 Jun 2026

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An Oral History of Senate TV: 40 Years of Memorable Moments on C-SPAN2, with Carl Hulse, Paul Kane, Chad Pergram – Part I

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28 May 2026

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Governors Celebrate America 250: Great American History from State of State Speeches, Part 2

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21 May 2026

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Governors Celebrate America 250: Great American History from State of State Speeches, Part 1

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14 May 2026

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When DC Laughed at Itself: Dan Glickman and the Golden Age of Political Comedy

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07 May 2026

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Governors Who Might Run for President Drop Big Hints in State of State Addresses

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30 Apr 2026

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Funniest Jokes Presidents Told at WHCA Dinners — With Special Guest Tamara Keith

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23 Apr 2026

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1996 SHOCKER: Clinton Press Secretary Confesses to Smoking Joint When Young

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16 Apr 2026

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The British Are Coming – To Congress! Charles, Churchill, And Memorable Moments from British Leaders Addressing Congress

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09 Apr 2026

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Before Trump and Maduro and Venezuela: Bush and Noriega and Panama

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02 Apr 2026

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Washington Post Sports Writers

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26 Mar 2026

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For C-SPAN's 47th Anniversary, Something Rare: Top Moments from the House Ethics Committee

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19 Mar 2026

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The First-Ever ExMo Prize for Best Movie Reference by a Politician — Awarded by Bob Cusack!

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12 Mar 2026

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Ben Sasse picks his favorite speaking moments as a U.S. Senator

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05 Mar 2026

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The death of Jesse Jackson - and the birth of a Sister Souljah moment

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26 Feb 2026

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Why State of the Union Addresses Matter: Foreign Policy

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19 Feb 2026

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Lou Cannon — Reagan biographer - Remembered by Carl Cannon

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12 Feb 2026

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When Super Bowl Sunday Collided with Senate Session Sunday

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05 Feb 2026

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What Is a Discharge Petition? What Does It have To Do with Jeffrey Epstein, Stocks, and Healthcare? Scott Wong Has Answers

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29 Jan 2026

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PART 2 - 8 political sex scandals…w/ Washington Post's Roxanne Roberts

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22 Jan 2026

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PART 1 - 8 political sex scandals…w/ Washington Post's Roxanne Roberts

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15 Jan 2026

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Congress Cites – and Attends -- the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

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08 Jan 2026

631-

Favorite! Best! Top! Funniest! Political Moments seen on C-SPAN in 2025: A Cate Martel Playlist!

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01 Jan 2026

630-

Extreme Mortman Explained: Howard Mortman’s Podcast on Politics, History, and the C-SPAN Archives

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25 Dec 2025

629-

Presidents Get Winter Vacations – We Get Kirk Bado and Ledge King

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18 Dec 2025

628-

What's It Like for Robert Redford to Play You in a Movie? Bob Woodward Has Answers

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11 Dec 2025

627-

Dana Carvey and George Bush: A Comedian and a President Make Each Other Laugh

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04 Dec 2025

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Thanksgiving Presidential Turkey Pardon Contest – With Justin Robert Young

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25 Nov 2025

625-

Extreme Mortman: The New Almanac of American Politics Is Here! With Author Lou Jacobson

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20 Nov 2025

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Presidential rhetoric after shootings and domestic attacks -- with historian Tevi Troy

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13 Nov 2025

623-

Dick Cheney: What Did They Say About Him At CPAC?

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06 Nov 2025

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Halloween: 11 Scary Moments in Politics – with Ledge King

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30 Oct 2025

621-

Fawn Hall and Oliver North Get Married! Remembering the 1987 Iran-Contra Hearings

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23 Oct 2025

620-

You've Got Podcast: A Political Farewell to AOL Dial-Up Internet Service

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16 Oct 2025

619-

The House Freedom Caucus and Speaker Boehner's resignation: Ten Years Later

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09 Oct 2025