The Lawmakers ep 127
The Lawmakers 127 - "Credits"
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The Lawmakers 127 - "Open"
“Lawmakers” opening sequence. Red, White, and Blue U.S. Capitol Dome animation.
The Lawmakers 127 - "Press Secretary"
Host Paul Duke in studio with Linda Wertheimer and Cokie Roberts of National Public Radio. Duke opens the show. Duke introduces the first topic; U.S. Senate Press Secretaries. U.S. Senator John Warner (R-VA) and his Press Secretary Pete Loomis sitting in the backseat of a limo. Loomis briefs Senator Warner for a press appearance, while Warner reads a newspaper. POV from inside limo, pulling into NBC studio parking lot.
The Lawmakers 127 - "Press Secretary"
U.S. Senator John Warner’s (R-VA) Press Secretary Pete Loomis sitting in office. Loomis discusses the fear of causing a press blunder. Senator Warner talking to Loomis in office, says the material in his hand is classified. Paul Duke (VO) discusses the pressure in the role of a press secretary. VS Loomis working, reading a newspaper. Duke (VO) says Loomis views his newspaper training as crucial. Loomis says the job of Press Secretary has a lot of pressure. Warner delivering a speech at podium. Loomis on phone, taking notes. Loomis (VO) discusses the various tasks for a press secretary: writing speeches, press releases, phone work with the media, radio, T.V., and print media. Loomis and Warner holding a small press conference with local reporters, in Warner’s office. Warner and U.S. Senator John Tower (R-TX) holding a joint press conference. Duke (VO) discusses Senator Tower and Warner’s recent press conference on the Middle East. Loomis working with Tower’s press secretary Linda Hill at a press conference. Hill walking with Tower. Duke (VO) cites that Hill is one of a handful of female press secretaries on the Senate. Hill describes her role as a press secretary as behind the scenes. Hill says she passes along information and statements on from tower; people do not care what she thinks, they only care about what tower thinks.
The Lawmakers 127 - "Press Secretary"
Press secretary Henry Hicks seen working at his desk through an office window. Duke (VO) Hicks has worked for both a Democratic U.S. Representative and a Republican U.S. Senator. Hicks once worked for U.S. Representative Claude Pepper (D-FL), but now works for U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins (R-FL). Hicks considers himself a professional public relations person. Hicks talking with Senator Hawkins in her office. Hicks discusses the need to keep himself philosophically separated from Hawkins, to keep his objectivity and provide competent advice. Hawkins calls Hicks the father figure of the office. Hawkins says there are a lot of arguments, but things are usually done Hicks’ way. Hicks speaking at an event. Hawkins walking down a hallway with Barbara Bush. Hawkins discusses her working relationship with Hicks. Hawkins calls herself an impulsive scraper. Hicks standing next to a costumed Mickey Mouse actor. Hawkins at a press conference standing next to a costumed Micky Mouse actor and Barbara Bush. Duke (VO) says the press conference was a plea from Hawkins to obtain a liver donation for a young girl. Adult Caucasian man holding a stack of press releases for Hawkins. Duke (VO) discusses press assistance from the Senate Republican Caucus. Office of the Senate Republican Caucus, adult Caucasian woman at desk with a computer, adult Caucasian man looking over papers. Duke (VO) discusses the assistance the Caucus provides with the press. Television playing footage of Hawkins with costumed Micky Mouse actor and then images of Hawkins meeting with an official in Pakistan; Hicks reviews the footage with a young adult man and woman.
The Lawmakers 127 - "Press Secretary"
U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins’ (R-FL) Press Secretary Henry Hicks says some people see the press secretary as a “journalistic prostitute,” but he disagrees with the idea. Hicks says he has never stopped reporting the news and this is exactly what a press secretary does. Hicks says the press secretary can become a “handmaiden” or “midwife” when they need to broker the news between the politician and the media. Hicks regards he job as communications. Hicks talking with two adult Caucasian men in an office. Host Paul Duke in studio with Linda Wertheimer and Cokie Roberts. Duke discusses former White House Press Secretary Pierre Salinger. Wertheimer discusses her favorite press secretary (unnamed), who could imitate the voice of the politician he worked for. Roberts mentions how times have changed, and it seems that every politician has a press secretary now.
The Lawmakers 127 - "Senate Bean Soup"
Host Paul Duke opens segment on Senate Bean Soup. Exterior of the U.S. Capitol Building; station wagon parked in FG, adult pedestrian walking in far distance. Adult Caucasian man ladling Senate Bean Soup into a bowl. Duke (VO) discusses the tradition of bean soup in the Senate.
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The Lawmakers 127 - "Senate Bean Soup"
Adult Caucasian man spooning Senate Bean Soup from bowl. Paul Duke (VO) discusses the tradition of Senate Bean Soup. “Gourmet Foods. Presenting the Original Recipe of the Famous U.S. Senate Bean Soup" sign. Store display of canned Senate Bean Soup. Display of food critic Richard Olney’s cookbooks. Duke (VO) says Olney was called to arbitrate a Senate Bean Soup contest. Duke and Olney ascending the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building. Duke siting in office with U.S. Senator from Michigan Carl Levin (D-MI) about to take part in Senate Bean Soup tasting, with Olney overseeing the tasting. Duke says Michigan is the home of the White Navy Beans that are used in Senate Bean Soup. Table holding bowls of Senate Bean Soup with “I Love Michigan” sticker. Senator Levin says aside from automobiles, Michigan is number one in lots of agriculture products, including Navy Beans. Levin jokes about Senate Bean Soup taking the place of Chicken Soup as the cure for all alignments. Levin serves Senate Bean Soup to Olney; Olney tries the soup. Duke asks Olney’s opinion. Olney compliments the ham-bone taste of the soup, though the soup is lacking in salt and pepper. Duke asks Olney to grade the soup. Olney says the soup needs some butter and gives it 15 out of 20.
The Lawmakers 127 - "Senate Bean Soup"
Paul Duke and food critic Richard Olney entering the French restaurant Dominique’s, that is now serving and selling its own canned version of Senate Bean Soup. Owner Dominique d’ Ermo discusses tasting Senate Bean Soup with U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC). D’ Ermo enjoyed the Senate Bean Soup and decided to make his own; he says people like his soup. Duke (VO) discusses Dominique’s canned Senate Bean Soup and unusual menu offerings, such as rattlesnake, wild boar, and kangaroo. Restaurant patrons eating in dining room. Restaurant display for canned Senate Bean Soup. Adult Caucasian male chef using an industrial hand cranked can opener to open soup can, pours soup into a large pot. Adult Caucasian male chef wearing chef’s hat and uniform, preparing Senate Bean Soup in a restaurant kitchen. Duke and Olney sitting at table, drinking wine. D’ Ermo serves Duke and Olney his soup; they taste his soup. Olney says d’ Ermo’s Soup is a completely different soup. Olney says the beans are perfectly cooked and the soup is seasoned differently. Olney discusses the seasoning. Duke asks Olney to rate Dominique’s version of Senate Bean Soup. Olney gives this soup an 18 out of 20. Olney eats more soup and wipes his face with a cloth napkin.
The Lawmakers 127 - "Senate Bean Soup"
Host Paul Duke in studio with Linda Wertheimer and Cokie Roberts. Duke declares the restaurant Senate Bean Soup the winner of the tasting. Duke quotes food critic Richard Olney as saying "the best soup is still homemade." Wertheimer discusses the history of House Bean Soup over Senate Bean Soup. Roberts discusses House Bean Soup and Tabasco Sauce. Roberts says it is best to eat the Capitol’s Bean Soups earlier during the week, before it is watered down. Duke discusses the controversial history of the beans in Senate Bean Soup. Duke says U.S. Senator Philip Hart (D-MI) once filibustered the Senate to demand the Bean Soup beans come only from Michigan. Roberts jokes about noticing Duke had wine with the second Senate Bean Soup he tried. Duke provides viewers with the information to write to the show for the Senate Bean Soup recipe.
The Lawmakers 127 - "Sen. Jennings Randolph"
Host Paul Duke in studio introduces a segment by Cokie Roberts of National Public Radio, regarding the retirement of U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV). Roberts says Senator Randolph is the last Congressman to have served during U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first 100 days in office. Roberts says Randolph shared his experiences during his 37 years during office, starting with the Great Depression of 1932.
The Lawmakers 127 - "Great Depression"
Archival B/W footage of unemployed adult Caucasian men standing in soup line during the Great Depression. U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) discusses unexpected shock Americans felt from the Great Depression. Adult Caucasian male soup kitchen employee serving soup. Adult Caucasian male apple vendor on street corner.
The Lawmakers 127 - " Sen. Jennings Randolph"
U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph sitting at his desk, discusses the doom and gloom in America during the Great Depression. Cokie Roberts (VO) discusses the 1933 election of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Senator Randolph’s initial election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Campaign poster for Randolph from the 1933 election.
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The Lawmakers 127 - "FDR Inauguration"
Archival B/W footage of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1933 inauguration. Crowds gathered in Washington D.C. U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) discusses the weather at President Roosevelt’s inauguration. FDR delivering his inaugural address, saying “the only thing we have to fear, is fear itself.” Group of unemployed adult Caucasian men sitting together. Senator Randolph (VO) discusses FDR’s “fear itself” statement. Crowd of predominately adult Caucasian men and women gathered outside the U.S. Capitol Building, some young Caucasian children among the crowd.
The Lawmakers 127 - " Sen. Jennings Randolph"
U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) seated at his desk, discussing the sense of hope people had when U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected during the Great Depression.
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The Lawmakers 127 - " Sen. Jennings Randolph"
U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) discusses the passing of the Emergency Banking Act of 1933 and the cooperative spirit of the House and Senate at the time, compared to the partisan spirit of the present day. Cokie Roberts begins discussing getting people back to work during the Great Depression.
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The Lawmakers 127 - " Sen. Jennings Randolph"
U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) sitting at his desk, discussing the New Deal work programs of the Great Depression. Senator Randolph discusses his failed legislation bid to create an interstate highway system in 1937. POV looking at green hills while traveling on the U.S. Interstate System. U.S. Representative Harley Staggers Jr. (D-WV) shares his thoughts on Randolph. Representative Staggers admires Randolph’s ability to transcend the present and look towards the future.
The Lawmakers 127 - " Sen. Jennings Randolph"
U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) riding in a convertible during a local West Virginia parade. Predominately Caucasian adult men, women and children watching parade. Senator Randolph talking with adult Caucasian men and women. Cokie Roberts (VO) discusses Randolph’s political history; Randolph lost his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives during the Republican Sweep of 1946, but was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1958. Randolph became Chair of the Senate Public Works Committee and built the interstate highways.
The Lawmakers 127 - " Sen. Jennings Randolph"
U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) at his desk, discussing his activeness in working for the handicapped. Senator Randolph discusses serving as the Chairman on the first Senate Sub-Committee for the handicapped. Cokie Roberts (VO) says Randolph has sponsored every piece of handicapped legislation during his career. Adult Caucasian men gathered by a store check out counter, cash register operated by an adult African American male clerk. Roberts discusses the Randolph Shepard Act, which puts the blind to work as vendors in public buildings. Blind vendor Veronica Holt discusses the work opportunity she has been afforded. Holt working a store cash register. Randolph (VO) discusses the belief he held that the blind could be productive. Adult Caucasian men and women standing outside of polling place. Roberts discusses Randolph’s involvement in lowering the voting age to 18. Paper voting ballot. Adult Caucasian man at voting booth. Roberts says Randolph first proposed an 18-year-old voting age in 1942, but the measure was not adopted until 1971. Randolph in office with Roberts, discussing the 26th Amendment and his sadness with the lack of voting among young people.
The Lawmakers 127 - " Sen. Jennings Randolph"
U.S. Senate Committee meeting in a Congressional hearing room. U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) taking part in a Senate hearing with press present. Cokie Roberts (VO) discusses Senator Randolph’s political history, calling him an economic liberal, but a social conservative. Randolph has opposed Federal funding for abortion, school busing and the Panama Canal Treaty.
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The Lawmakers 127 - " Sen. Jennings Randolph"
U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph in his office; says he has been happy to work with most of the U.S. Presidents who held office during his time in Congress, but he places U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the top of his list.
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The Lawmakers 127 - " Sen. Jennings Randolph"
U.S. Representative Claude Pepper (D-FL) discusses his sadness with U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) retiring. Representative Pepper believes Senator Randolph represents a time we need to remember and wishes he would stay in Congress. U.S. Representative Harley Staggers Jr. (D-FL) admires Randolph’s lifelong commitment to public service and says the people of West Virginia will always treasure him. Pepper calls Randolph an able man, a compassionate man and a man who genuinely cares for people.
The Lawmakers 127 - "FDR & Great Depression"
Archival B/W footage of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt riding in a convertible motorcade, with other adult Caucasian men, all wearing top hats. Crowds of predominately adult Caucasian men and women gathered for U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Inauguration. Cokie Roberts (VO) says the ideals of the New Deal, combined with the relentless belief in America will keep U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) hoping for the future. Senator Randolph (VO) discusses his hopes for the future. President Roosevelt standing at podium during Inauguration. Protesters picketing in front of the U.S. Capitol Building, an adult Caucasian male police officer oversees the protest. Large group of adult Caucasian men protesting.
The Lawmakers 127 - " Sen. Jennings Randolph"
U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) believes America can lift itself and be a leader for peace and understanding.
The Lawmakers 127 - "Otis Pike and Close"
Host Paul Duke in studio, introduces commentary from Otis Pike. Commentator Otis Pike discusses George Orwell’s novel “1984.” Pike discusses Orwell’s concept of “Big Brother” always watching you. Pike says Orwell was off in most of his predictions for the year 1984, but one prediction stands out. Pike says Orwell was wrong, the government does not know who you are and what you are doing. Pike says Orwell was right, however, about the government knowing what you are thinking. Otis says the government is constantly taking polls to find out what the people are thinking. Pike says people insist on telling the government what they think and those thoughts are usually hostile to “Big Brother.” Pike discusses the people’s “hostile” opinions towards the dividends tax. Pike says in the real 1984; the government is afraid of the people, more than the people are afraid of the government. Duke in studio with Linda Wertheimer and Cokie Roberts of National Public Radio. Duke closes show.
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