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A ’90s-Style Government Shutdown (Part 2)

A ’90s-Style Government Shutdown (Part 2)

FromWhistlestop: Presidential History and Trivia


A ’90s-Style Government Shutdown (Part 2)

FromWhistlestop: Presidential History and Trivia

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jan 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This episode of Whistlestop travels to November 7, 1995, when a long and uncomfortable plane ride helped fire up Speaker Gingrich to deliver a dramatic set of budget demands that President Bill Clinton did not expect.Whistlestop is Slate's podcast about presidential history. Hosted by Political Gabfest host John Dickerson, each installment will revisit memorable moments from America's presidential carnival.Love Slate podcasts? Listen longer with Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, ad-free versions, exclusive podcasts and more. Start your two-week free trial at slate.com/podcastplus. Email: whistlestop@slate.com. Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank. Research by Brian Rosenwald and Elizabeth Hinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Jan 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (90)

John Dickerson of Slate’s Political Gabfest revisits a moment from the American carnival of politics. Hear about the grand speeches, emergency strategies, baby kissing, and backstabbing that make each presidential cycle so fascinating.