"Ferris Bueller's Day Off": 40 Years Later, Politicians Still Quote the Beloved Film
Summary
This episode of C-SPAN’s Extreme Mortman explores how Ferris Bueller’s Day Off has permeated US politics and government over its 40-year history. It highlights unexpected citations by figures like Ben Stein, Chief Justice John Roberts, First Lady Barbara Bush, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The discussion covers references in Senate speeches, Supreme Court arguments, and presidential addresses, illustrating the film’s enduring cultural impact on political discourse.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and episode introduction
George Will's review and Dick Darman's critique
Ben Stein's ad-libbed Smoot-Hawley tariff scene
Ben Stein on the making of the Ferris Bueller scene
Senator Cory Booker cites Ferris Bueller during filibuster
Chief Justice Roberts mentions Ferris Bueller at Supreme Court
Brett Kavanaugh nomination hearing reference
Tim Pawlenty's Ferris Bueller comment in governor debate
First Lady Barbara Bush quotes Ferris Bueller at Wellesley
Jerome Powell cites Ferris Bueller on tariffs
Bonus: Reagan and other 80s movie citations
Outro and post-credits audio
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