Newsmakers
Summary: Join C-SPAN every Sunday for conversations with people making the news and the journalists who cover them. Guests come from a wide range of expertise in topics important in today's public affairs: the economy, technology, education, the environment, the military, and many more. Legislators and other experts talk with reporters who cover their shared area of interest.
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Podcasts:
House Budget Committee Ranking Member Representative John Yarmuth (D-KY) previews the April 28 deadline for funding the federal government, which he believes will be met. He also goes on to say that the president's budget will not be implemented.
Veterans' Affairs Secretary David Shulkin discusses issues facing his department, including accountability, the impact of the federal hiring freeze, health care choice versus privatization, reliability of data, and budgetary costs.
House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chair Representative Phil Roe (R-TN) discusses his priorities for the committee, including improved accountability at VA hospitals and legislation giving veterans access to community-based care.
Representative Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), chair of the DCCC, discusses the upcoming 2018 congressional elections, the collapse of the bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and other issues.
Adam Smith, the ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, talks about the Trump administration's defense budget, his assessment of Defense Secretary James Mattis, military alliances, North Korea, and the terrorist attack in London.
Freedom Caucus Chair Representative Mark Meadows (R-NC) discusses his opposition to the Republican health care replacement bill, its chances of passing the House, and what he would prefer to see in legislation to replace the Affordable Care Act.
House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) discusses President Trump's agenda on banking and financial issues, including GOP plans to roll back the Dodd-Frank Act. She also talks about Trump campaign contacts with Russia.
Alliance for Justice President Nan Aron discusses President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch and how Democrats will oppose him. She also touches on Attorney General Jeff Sessions' recusal from Trump campaign probes and the travel ban.
Leonard Leo, executive vice president on leave from the Federalist Society and Trump administration adviser on judicial nominations, discusses Judge Neil Gorsuch's nomination to the Supreme Court and potential future Court vacancies.
House Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley (D-NY) discusses his party's efforts to oppose President Trump, calls for a congressional investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, and recent immigration enforcement raids.
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) discusses his concerns about intelligence gathering, plans to replace the Affordable Care Act, President Trump's cabinet appointees, and the president's recent criticism of the judiciary related to his travel ban.
Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) discusses a range of foreign policy issues, including sanctions on Iran and Russia, relations with U.S. allies, travel restrictions, and Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) discusses Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act and the replacement plan he and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced earlier this week, as well as President Trump's upcoming Supreme Court announcement.
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu (D) discuss how cities intend to work with the incoming Trump administration on a range of issues, including investments in infrastructure, sanctuary cities, and policing.
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) discusses the future of the Affordable Care Act, President-Elect Trump's cabinet nominees, and how Democrats should deal with a Republican-led Congress and Trump administration.
