Political Punch Podcast

Inside the Obama Presidential Campaign

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:14:07 EST

11.11.09: Former Obama for America campaign manager David Plouffe on his new book, "The Audacity to Win," and the ups and downs of the historic presidential race.

David Plouffe - Barack Obama presidential campaign 2008 - United States - Politics - Society and Culture

Afghanistan Elections: What Went Wrong

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:15:53 EST

11.04.09: Peter Galbraith, former UN Deputy Special Representative in Afghanistan, on the implications of fraud allegations in the presidential election, and why he was fired.

Revisiting the Clinton Presidency

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:07:43 EST

10.28.09: Pulitzer Prize Winner Taylor Branch on his new book, "The Clinton Tapes," and the ups and downs of the presidency.

CFR's Richard Haass on U.N. Speeches and Shenanigans

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:15:30 EST

9.24.09: Council on Foreign Relation's president discusses the top challenges facing the United States and the world.

Is the U.S. Safer Eight Years After 9/11 Attacks?

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:52:00 EST

9.11.09: Chair of the 9/11 Commission and former N.J. governor Tom Kean discusses national security and where things stand today.

Tom Ridge on the Controversy over Terror Threats

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:16:12 EST

8.31.09: Former Pennsylvania governor and Homeland Security Secretary on national security conversations, and his new book, "The Test of Our Times."

The Power of Pop Culture

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:47:07 EST

8.13.09: Author and head writer for the Onion's A.V. Club on his new book, "The Big Rewind: A Memoir Brought to You by Pop Culture."

Canadian PM on The Three Amigos Summit

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:43:10 EST

8.11.09: Stephen Harper talks trade, health care and preparations for the swine flu.

Is the U.S. Safer Under President Obama?

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:06:51 EST

8.7.09: Homeland Security czar on U.S. strategy against terrorism, waterboarding and why the country is safer.

The Funniest of Them All?

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:46:18 EST

7.29.09: 'Funny People' writer/director/producer Judd Apatow on his new movie, his journey to comedy and pal Adam Sandler.

TARP Inspector General: 'Treasury Department Is Not Being Transparent'

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:22:12 EST

7.22.09: The man in charge of watching the financial stabilization dollars talks about being attacked by Treasury and the $23.7 trillion taxpayers have obligated.

The Judiciary Committee's Senior Non-Lawyer on Sotomayor

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:40:16 EST

7.15.09: Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, talks about Judge Sotomayor's superiority to Scalia on one answer and his colleagues "beating a dead horse" on the wise Latina comments.

Is Iran Headed for Another Revolution?

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:27:15 EST

6.16.09: Former NSC adviser and Iran expert Professor Gary Sick on post-election turmoil in Iran.

SC Gov. Mark Sanford on Losing the Stimulus Fight

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:49:11 EST

6.10.09: Sanford on the stimulus, his political ambitions and why Cheney in the spotlight probably isn't good for the GOP.

The Doctor Is In

Thu, 14 May 2009 17:43:54 EST

5.14.09: The head of the AMA talks about his meeting with President Obama, tough choices for patients, and the tort reform needed for health care reform.

The Afghan Ambassador Talks High Stakes

Wed, 06 May 2009 16:32:47 EST

5.6.09: During the trilateral summit, the Afghan ambassador talks about the U.S. and civilian casualties, and how he wants better intel sharing with Pakistan and the U.S.

Is Sen. Susan Collins From an Endangered Species?

Fri, 01 May 2009 17:59:14 EST

5.1.09: The moderate GOP senator talks about her worries about the Republican party and why she shouldn't be attacked for helping to remove money from the stimulus package to combat the flu.

Former Bush Official Decries Interrogation Techniques

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:27:15 EST

4.23.09: State Dept.'s Zelikow: "When You Dig a Deep Hole, You Oughta Think About Whether You Have a Ladder to Climb Out."

A General Analysis

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:52:01 EST

4.14.09: Former Joint Chiefs Chair Myers on pirates, Gates' budget, mistakes in Iraq and how the U.S. is falling short in the fight against terrorists.

Goolsbee Unplugged

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:00:42 EST

3.30.09: The outspoken White House economic adviser on how Rick Santelli drove him crazy and the challenges at the G-20.

So What Does This Banking Plan Mean?

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:34:29 EST

3.23.09: Dr. Christina Romer, chair of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, breaks it down for us in English.

Candid Cantor

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:26:13 EST

3.13.09: House Minority Whip Eric Cantor on bipartisanship, stimulus and the budget debate.

Paging Dr. Baucus

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:19:22 EST

3.04.09: The key senator talks about health care reform, his issue with the president's proposed tax hike, and the solutions to come.

Pentagon Podcast

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:06:56 EST

3.02.09 Admiral Mullen & Secretary Gates Talk About Obama's Iraq Withdrawal Plans

SF Mayor Unplugged

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:58:43 EST

2.20.09 Gavin Newsom on Twittering, how the mayors hurt the stimulus bill's chances, and his baby due in September.

Chuck Hagel: 'It Was Sloppy, It Was Awkward'

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:49:50 EST

2.13.09 The former Republican senator on Judd Gregg's withdrawal, who he voted for in 2008, and whether he'd serve in the Obama administration.

Josh DuBois Talks Faith and Politics

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:42:56 EST

2.5.09 President Obama's 26-year-old director of Faith-Based Office discusses the administration's outreach plans.

'Slumdog' Symphony

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:43:37 EST

1.28.09 Oscar-Nominated Director Danny Boyle on the film's controversies, successes and symbolism.

Can Obama Help Solve the Israel-Palestine Conflict?

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:37:21 EST

1/23/09 Middle East scholar Aaron David Miller discusses the new president's challenges and options.

A Conversation With the New White House Photog

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:09:21 EST

01/15/09 Pete Souza: "Some things I'll record for history and you might never see them."

The Minnesota Recount

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:37:30 EST

12/31/08 Secretary of State Mark Ritchie on death threats, Al Franken's "premature" declaration of victory, and how his recount is nothing like Florida's.

A Purpose Driven Podcast

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:40:39 EST

8/15/08 Pastor Rick Warren on faith, politics, and why he would rather not vote for an adulterer.

What About Bob?

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:13:42 EST

7/31/08 Libertarian candidate Bob Barr on the failure of the Republican party and why he's not a spoiler.

The Spokesman Speaks

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:28:19 EST

Scott McClellan on the personal toll his critical book has taken on him, why he didn't speak out when at the White House, and why he thinks Karl Rove was bad for President Bush.