Q&A: Howard Mortman, "Extreme Mortman" Podcast Host
About this episode
Howard Mortman discusses memorable performances at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in preparation for this year's event.
This year's White House Correspondents' Association dinner will take place on Saturday, April 25th, at the Washington Hilton. In preparation, we look back at memorable performances by presidents and comedians at the annual fundraiser going back to the Reagan administration. Joining us for the discussion is C-SPAN's Director of Communications Howard Mortman, who for years has been chronicling the happenings at WHCA dinners on his "Extreme Mortman" podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: C-SPAN
Guest: Howard Mortman
Topics covered
- White House Correspondents' Association
- Howard Mortman
- comedy performances
- presidential history
- media events
Keywords
- White House Correspondents' Association
- Howard Mortman
- comedy
- presidents
- fundraiser
- Extreme Mortman
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: C-SPAN
Books & works: Extreme Mortman
Places: Washington Hilton
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