Howard Mortman
@howardmortman.bsky.social
PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY TRIVA:
Pres. Trump was at Commanders game yesterday. Before him, the last president who attended a regular season NFL game?
Jimmy Carter, Oct. 2, 1978 (Monday Night Football). The then-Redskins beat Dallas Cowboys 9-5...(4 field goals, safety on final play)
Pres. Trump was at Commanders game yesterday. Before him, the last president who attended a regular season NFL game?
Jimmy Carter, Oct. 2, 1978 (Monday Night Football). The then-Redskins beat Dallas Cowboys 9-5...(4 field goals, safety on final play)
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY TRIVA:
Pres. Trump was at Commanders game yesterday. Before him, the last president who attended a regular season NFL game?
Jimmy Carter, Oct. 2, 1978 (Monday Night Football). The then-Redskins beat Dallas Cowboys 9-5...(4 field goals, safety on final play)
Pres. Trump was at Commanders game yesterday. Before him, the last president who attended a regular season NFL game?
Jimmy Carter, Oct. 2, 1978 (Monday Night Football). The then-Redskins beat Dallas Cowboys 9-5...(4 field goals, safety on final play)
New movie "Nuremberg" with Russell Crowe and Rami Malek is out today.
See the entire 1948 U.S. Army documentary of the Nuremberg trials - first screened in Germany in November 1948 and released in 2016 - here via the C-SPAN Video Library & American History TV: www.c-span.org/program/amer...
See the entire 1948 U.S. Army documentary of the Nuremberg trials - first screened in Germany in November 1948 and released in 2016 - here via the C-SPAN Video Library & American History TV: www.c-span.org/program/amer...
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
New movie "Nuremberg" with Russell Crowe and Rami Malek is out today.
See the entire 1948 U.S. Army documentary of the Nuremberg trials - first screened in Germany in November 1948 and released in 2016 - here via the C-SPAN Video Library & American History TV: www.c-span.org/program/amer...
See the entire 1948 U.S. Army documentary of the Nuremberg trials - first screened in Germany in November 1948 and released in 2016 - here via the C-SPAN Video Library & American History TV: www.c-span.org/program/amer...
Dick Cheney spoke many times at CPAC.
Which means, Dick Cheney got many introductions at CPAC.
How did CPAC leaders introduce Dick Cheney to CPAC crowds?
How did audiences react?
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Which means, Dick Cheney got many introductions at CPAC.
How did CPAC leaders introduce Dick Cheney to CPAC crowds?
How did audiences react?
Find out in NEW episode of C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
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DICK CHENEY -- Cheers and applause from CPAC after introductions to speeches -- PODCAST PROMO
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November 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Dick Cheney spoke many times at CPAC.
Which means, Dick Cheney got many introductions at CPAC.
How did CPAC leaders introduce Dick Cheney to CPAC crowds?
How did audiences react?
Find out in NEW episode of C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
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Which means, Dick Cheney got many introductions at CPAC.
How did CPAC leaders introduce Dick Cheney to CPAC crowds?
How did audiences react?
Find out in NEW episode of C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
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@howardmortman.bsky.social seating chart at today’s hearing on Trump tariffs case.
Folks he spotted public section:
front row from left to right: Joel Kaplan, Ed Markey, Amy Klobuchar, Jason Smith, Howard Lutnick, Jamieson Greer, Scott Bessent, Mike Lee
back row: John Mulaney
Folks he spotted public section:
front row from left to right: Joel Kaplan, Ed Markey, Amy Klobuchar, Jason Smith, Howard Lutnick, Jamieson Greer, Scott Bessent, Mike Lee
back row: John Mulaney
November 6, 2025 at 2:18 AM
@howardmortman.bsky.social seating chart at today’s hearing on Trump tariffs case.
Folks he spotted public section:
front row from left to right: Joel Kaplan, Ed Markey, Amy Klobuchar, Jason Smith, Howard Lutnick, Jamieson Greer, Scott Bessent, Mike Lee
back row: John Mulaney
Folks he spotted public section:
front row from left to right: Joel Kaplan, Ed Markey, Amy Klobuchar, Jason Smith, Howard Lutnick, Jamieson Greer, Scott Bessent, Mike Lee
back row: John Mulaney
Huge privilege today: attended in person the Supreme Court oral argument in historic Trump tariffs case…
November 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Huge privilege today: attended in person the Supreme Court oral argument in historic Trump tariffs case…
Some personal news:
"Think Robert Caro meets Rodney Dangerfield"
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"Think Robert Caro meets Rodney Dangerfield"
www.nationaljournal.com/s/730043/by-...
October 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Some personal news:
"Think Robert Caro meets Rodney Dangerfield"
www.nationaljournal.com/s/730043/by-...
"Think Robert Caro meets Rodney Dangerfield"
www.nationaljournal.com/s/730043/by-...
HALLOWEEN!
When everything is SCARY!
What are 11 top scary moments in politics - & why?
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With special guest: @ledyardking.bsky.social of @nationaljournal.com
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When everything is SCARY!
What are 11 top scary moments in politics - & why?
Find out in NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
With special guest: @ledyardking.bsky.social of @nationaljournal.com
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HALLOWEEN! What are 11 Top Scary and Spooky Moments Ever in Politics? Find out NOW - PODCAST PROMO
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October 30, 2025 at 9:29 AM
HALLOWEEN!
When everything is SCARY!
What are 11 top scary moments in politics - & why?
Find out in NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
With special guest: @ledyardking.bsky.social of @nationaljournal.com
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When everything is SCARY!
What are 11 top scary moments in politics - & why?
Find out in NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
With special guest: @ledyardking.bsky.social of @nationaljournal.com
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YIDDISH for body parts as spoken in debates held in New York City:
- Oct. 22, 2025, NYC Mayor: Tucchus
- Oct. 25, 1998, NY Senate: Putzhead
(it tucchus a while to remember the second one)
- Oct. 22, 2025, NYC Mayor: Tucchus
- Oct. 25, 1998, NY Senate: Putzhead
(it tucchus a while to remember the second one)
October 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
YIDDISH for body parts as spoken in debates held in New York City:
- Oct. 22, 2025, NYC Mayor: Tucchus
- Oct. 25, 1998, NY Senate: Putzhead
(it tucchus a while to remember the second one)
- Oct. 22, 2025, NYC Mayor: Tucchus
- Oct. 25, 1998, NY Senate: Putzhead
(it tucchus a while to remember the second one)
Oliver North and Fawn Hall ARE MARRIED!
What did they say about each other and what did others say about them during the summer 1987 blockbuster Iran-Contra hearings?
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What did they say about each other and what did others say about them during the summer 1987 blockbuster Iran-Contra hearings?
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Fawn Hall and Oliver North Got Married! Remembering the 1987 Iran-Contra Hearings - PODCAST PROMO
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October 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Oliver North and Fawn Hall ARE MARRIED!
What did they say about each other and what did others say about them during the summer 1987 blockbuster Iran-Contra hearings?
Find out in NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly":
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Or find & listen wherever you get podcasts
What did they say about each other and what did others say about them during the summer 1987 blockbuster Iran-Contra hearings?
Find out in NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly":
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Or find & listen wherever you get podcasts
YOU'VE GOT PODCAST!
A Political Farewell to AOL Dial-Up Internet...
Remembering when, decades ago, politicians were astounded every time they went online & discovered – to their glee – they had mail!
NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
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A Political Farewell to AOL Dial-Up Internet...
Remembering when, decades ago, politicians were astounded every time they went online & discovered – to their glee – they had mail!
NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
LISTEN NOW on top here:
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Politicians remember AOL You've Got Mail Dial-Up Internet Service - PODCAST PROMO
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October 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
YOU'VE GOT PODCAST!
A Political Farewell to AOL Dial-Up Internet...
Remembering when, decades ago, politicians were astounded every time they went online & discovered – to their glee – they had mail!
NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
LISTEN NOW on top here:
www.c-span.org/podcasts/sub...
A Political Farewell to AOL Dial-Up Internet...
Remembering when, decades ago, politicians were astounded every time they went online & discovered – to their glee – they had mail!
NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
LISTEN NOW on top here:
www.c-span.org/podcasts/sub...
"As the Blue Öyster Cult band once sang: We (don't fear) the reaper. We (don't fear) the reaper. We (don't fear) the reaper."
--
@RepStenyHoyer
on Russell Vought ...
(#MoreCowbell)
--
@RepStenyHoyer
on Russell Vought ...
(#MoreCowbell)
October 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
"As the Blue Öyster Cult band once sang: We (don't fear) the reaper. We (don't fear) the reaper. We (don't fear) the reaper."
--
@RepStenyHoyer
on Russell Vought ...
(#MoreCowbell)
--
@RepStenyHoyer
on Russell Vought ...
(#MoreCowbell)
House Freedom Caucus & Speaker Boehner resignation: 10 Years Later ...
Hear clips and get great inside expert history and analysis from @lacaldwelldc.bsky.social & @pkcapitol.bsky.social ...
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Hear clips and get great inside expert history and analysis from @lacaldwelldc.bsky.social & @pkcapitol.bsky.social ...
In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
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The House Freedom Caucus and Speaker John Boehner resignation: Ten Years Later - PODCAST PROMO
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October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
House Freedom Caucus & Speaker Boehner resignation: 10 Years Later ...
Hear clips and get great inside expert history and analysis from @lacaldwelldc.bsky.social & @pkcapitol.bsky.social ...
In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
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Hear clips and get great inside expert history and analysis from @lacaldwelldc.bsky.social & @pkcapitol.bsky.social ...
In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
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For Yom Kippur 2025, C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly" remembers Yom Kippur 1973 when Nixon came to Israel's rescue during Oct.r 1973 War.
What did Nixon do?
What did others say about his actions?
Find out in NEW episode.
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What did Nixon do?
What did others say about his actions?
Find out in NEW episode.
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Nixon and Yom Kippur War 1973 -- Saving Israel -- How Richard Nixon Is Remembered - PODCAST PROMO
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October 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
For Yom Kippur 2025, C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly" remembers Yom Kippur 1973 when Nixon came to Israel's rescue during Oct.r 1973 War.
What did Nixon do?
What did others say about his actions?
Find out in NEW episode.
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Or wherever you get podcasts.
What did Nixon do?
What did others say about his actions?
Find out in NEW episode.
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Time for the baseball postseason -- MLB playoffs and World Series!
So it's time to hear the 8 most memorable moments for baseball postseason -- and presidents and presidential candidates!
So it's time for ... Carl Cannon !
In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
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So it's time to hear the 8 most memorable moments for baseball postseason -- and presidents and presidential candidates!
So it's time for ... Carl Cannon !
In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
Wherever you get podcasts
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September 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Time for the baseball postseason -- MLB playoffs and World Series!
So it's time to hear the 8 most memorable moments for baseball postseason -- and presidents and presidential candidates!
So it's time for ... Carl Cannon !
In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
Wherever you get podcasts
So it's time to hear the 8 most memorable moments for baseball postseason -- and presidents and presidential candidates!
So it's time for ... Carl Cannon !
In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
Wherever you get podcasts
"The comedian took seventy-nine seconds of applause before beginning: 'As I was saying before I was interrupted—'”
-- New York Times March 8, 1960 - Jack Paar "returned to TV last night, 25 days after he had walked out in the middle of his show because NBC had censored a joke."
-- New York Times March 8, 1960 - Jack Paar "returned to TV last night, 25 days after he had walked out in the middle of his show because NBC had censored a joke."
September 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
"The comedian took seventy-nine seconds of applause before beginning: 'As I was saying before I was interrupted—'”
-- New York Times March 8, 1960 - Jack Paar "returned to TV last night, 25 days after he had walked out in the middle of his show because NBC had censored a joke."
-- New York Times March 8, 1960 - Jack Paar "returned to TV last night, 25 days after he had walked out in the middle of his show because NBC had censored a joke."
Kamala Harris book next week.
Hear other losing presidential candidates:
- What do they say about losing?
- What went wrong?
- Who's to blame?
- Is it ever losers fault?
Find out in NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
Listen here
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Hear other losing presidential candidates:
- What do they say about losing?
- What went wrong?
- Who's to blame?
- Is it ever losers fault?
Find out in NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
Listen here
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KAMALA HARRIS BOOK: What have other losing presidential candidates said about losing? PODCAST PROMO
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September 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Kamala Harris book next week.
Hear other losing presidential candidates:
- What do they say about losing?
- What went wrong?
- Who's to blame?
- Is it ever losers fault?
Find out in NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
Listen here
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Or wherever you get podcasts
Hear other losing presidential candidates:
- What do they say about losing?
- What went wrong?
- Who's to blame?
- Is it ever losers fault?
Find out in NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
Listen here
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On the left: Slapshot
On the right: Howard Mortman
On the right: Howard Mortman
September 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
On the left: Slapshot
On the right: Howard Mortman
On the right: Howard Mortman
Can you imagine a time when Democrats and Republicans in Congress not only voted the same way — but said the same thing?
It actually did happen — right after the terror attacks of 9/11.
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It actually did happen — right after the terror attacks of 9/11.
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Congress after 9/11 terror: "We are not Democrats or Republicans. We are Americans" PODCAST PROMO
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September 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Can you imagine a time when Democrats and Republicans in Congress not only voted the same way — but said the same thing?
It actually did happen — right after the terror attacks of 9/11.
NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
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Or wherever you get podcasts
It actually did happen — right after the terror attacks of 9/11.
NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
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Or wherever you get podcasts
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Thank you for giving us a podcast of memories to enjoy. I loved Mark Knoller's work (since his time with the AP), his voice, his humor, and of course his stats and details. He did great work for a long time.
September 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Thank you for giving us a podcast of memories to enjoy. I loved Mark Knoller's work (since his time with the AP), his voice, his humor, and of course his stats and details. He did great work for a long time.
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This is a warm, funny, and fast 24 minutes (plus the 2:19 video).
REMEMBERING MARK KNOLLER --
His most memorable moments with presidents, press briefings, interviews.
Relive the joy of legendary WH reporter Mark Knoller ... in NEW episode of C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
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His most memorable moments with presidents, press briefings, interviews.
Relive the joy of legendary WH reporter Mark Knoller ... in NEW episode of C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
Listen NOW on top here:
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Or wherever you get podcasts
REMEMBERING MARK KNOLLER - Most memorable moments w/ presidents, WH press briefings - PODCAST PROMO
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September 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This is a warm, funny, and fast 24 minutes (plus the 2:19 video).
REMEMBERING MARK KNOLLER --
His most memorable moments with presidents, press briefings, interviews.
Relive the joy of legendary WH reporter Mark Knoller ... in NEW episode of C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
Listen NOW on top here:
www.c-span.org/podcasts/sub...
Or wherever you get podcasts
His most memorable moments with presidents, press briefings, interviews.
Relive the joy of legendary WH reporter Mark Knoller ... in NEW episode of C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
Listen NOW on top here:
www.c-span.org/podcasts/sub...
Or wherever you get podcasts
REMEMBERING MARK KNOLLER - Most memorable moments w/ presidents, WH press briefings - PODCAST PROMO
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September 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM
REMEMBERING MARK KNOLLER --
His most memorable moments with presidents, press briefings, interviews.
Relive the joy of legendary WH reporter Mark Knoller ... in NEW episode of C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
Listen NOW on top here:
www.c-span.org/podcasts/sub...
Or wherever you get podcasts
His most memorable moments with presidents, press briefings, interviews.
Relive the joy of legendary WH reporter Mark Knoller ... in NEW episode of C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly."
Listen NOW on top here:
www.c-span.org/podcasts/sub...
Or wherever you get podcasts
Did you enjoy your summer vacation?
You know who else enjoyed summer vacations?
That's right - U.S. Presidents!
Learn history of presidents on vacation from America's TOP presidents-on-vacation expert @kirk-bado.bsky.social - In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
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You know who else enjoyed summer vacations?
That's right - U.S. Presidents!
Learn history of presidents on vacation from America's TOP presidents-on-vacation expert @kirk-bado.bsky.social - In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
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Presidents and Summer Vacations – Behind-scenes history with The Hotline's Kirk Bado - PODCAST PROMO
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August 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Did you enjoy your summer vacation?
You know who else enjoyed summer vacations?
That's right - U.S. Presidents!
Learn history of presidents on vacation from America's TOP presidents-on-vacation expert @kirk-bado.bsky.social - In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
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You know who else enjoyed summer vacations?
That's right - U.S. Presidents!
Learn history of presidents on vacation from America's TOP presidents-on-vacation expert @kirk-bado.bsky.social - In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly"
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Farewell Palm Restaurant Tysons Corner sign!
August 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Farewell Palm Restaurant Tysons Corner sign!
Think you know everything there is to know about Warren Buffett?
Did you know his dad was Republican Congressman during Cold War?
Find out more - hear the stories - NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly" - all about Rep. Howard Buffett.
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Did you know his dad was Republican Congressman during Cold War?
Find out more - hear the stories - NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly" - all about Rep. Howard Buffett.
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Warren Buffett Father: Rep. Howard Buffett Story - Cold War Republican from Nebraska - PODCAST PROMO
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August 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Think you know everything there is to know about Warren Buffett?
Did you know his dad was Republican Congressman during Cold War?
Find out more - hear the stories - NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly" - all about Rep. Howard Buffett.
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Did you know his dad was Republican Congressman during Cold War?
Find out more - hear the stories - NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "The Weekly" - all about Rep. Howard Buffett.
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