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Extreme Mortman Podcast: An Oral History of Senate TV: 40 Years of Memorable Moments on C-SPAN2,
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May 28, 2026
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What were John Glenn's reservations about whether TV would change the way the Senate operates?
And did those reservations become reality?
In the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast "Extreme Mortman" – we get answers – from the All Stars of Congress reporting: Carl Hulse of the New York Times … Paul Kane now with NOTUS – soon The Star … and Chad Pergram of Fox News. .. The dream team!
It's the 40th anniversary of Senate TV – 40 years since C-SPAN2 began .. and the "Extreme Mortman" audience chose the best moments to play…
• Which clips did our listeners pick?
• What do Carl Hulse, Paul Kane, and Chad Pergram say about them?
• What do the clips say about – the U.S. Senate?
• And what does it sound like when Chad Pergram sings?
Find out in a special two-part episode … An Oral History of Senate TV –on C-SPAN2
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