# Q&A: Howard Mortman, "Extreme Mortman" Podcast Host

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Published: 2026-04-20T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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

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