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The Hill's History-Cast

Exploring the history and culture of American politics

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Introducing Hillcast

Introducing Hillcast

Introducing The Hill's new flagship podcast, Hillcast! Subscribe today for the latest news from Washington.

27 Nov 2017

2mins

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Ep. 12: The August Recess

Ep. 12: The August Recess

Wouldn’t it be nice to take a month off work? Congress is required to do so by law. The House and Senate are about to bo... Read more

27 Jul 2017

10mins

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Ep. 11: Our Favorite Vices

Ep. 11: Our Favorite Vices

The vice presidency was a constitutional afterthought. Now it's a hugely powerful office, for the right incumbent. We ta... Read more

13 Jul 2017

21mins

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Ep. 10: Women Come to Washington

Ep. 10: Women Come to Washington

A century ago, Jeannette Rankin made history by becoming the first woman to serve in Congress. She was an instant star, ... Read more

29 Jun 2017

14mins

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Ep. 08: Chivalry in the Capitol

Ep. 08: Chivalry in the Capitol

Duels, bullwhips, Southern honor and the legacy of Pocahontas all collide in this week’s episode, in which we look back ... Read more

8 Jun 2017

10mins

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Ep. 07: Putting the 'Special' in Special Elections

Ep. 07: Putting the 'Special' in Special Elections

Why every political reporter in America is obsessed with Butte, Montana, and Atlanta, Georgia — and what these special e... Read more

25 May 2017

12mins

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Ep. 06: Those Damn Lobbyists

Ep. 06: Those Damn Lobbyists

The professional influence industry is older than the U.S., and lobbyists spend more on Congress than Congress spends on... Read more

11 May 2017

17mins

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Ep. 05: The First 100 Days

Ep. 05: The First 100 Days

President Trump’s administration turns 100 days old on Saturday. He can blame Franklin Roosevelt for the arbitrary date ... Read more

25 Apr 2017

13mins

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Ep. 04: Nerd Prom

Ep. 04: Nerd Prom

A deep dive into the history of the White House Correspondents Association dinner: Calvin Coolidge bores the press corps... Read more

20 Apr 2017

14mins

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Ep. 03: The Filibuster

Ep. 03: The Filibuster

As the Senate moves toward a nuclear showdown, we dive deep into the history of the filibuster, from the mistake that le... Read more

5 Apr 2017

16mins

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