# C-SPAN Now

> Live Congress & Political News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1575769362](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1575769362)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1575769362`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** C-SPAN
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (632 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.13.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-05
- **First published:** 2021-09-27
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/c-span-now/id1575769362)
- **Website:** [https://www.c-span.org/](https://www.c-span.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.c-span.org/about/privacy/](https://www.c-span.org/about/privacy/)

## Description

Watch live and on-demand coverage from C-SPAN's networks, including House and Senate floor proceedings, congressional hearings, White House events, the courts, and campaigns. The app also streams C-SPAN Radio and offers a library of politics and history podcasts, along with the latest episodes of Washington Journal and Q&A.

On mobile, access live streams, on-demand events, and up-to-date schedules for C-SPAN's TV networks (C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, C-SPAN3) and Radio, plus featured clips and podcasts. Note: Access to livestreams of C-SPAN's three networks is reserved for authenticated cable or satellite TV customers.

## Rankings

- #71,036 — Overall

## Review summary

Pros: broad CSPAN programming on mobile and handy multitasking viewing features; some users find it reliable. Cons: top complaints are video playback glitches, app instability/navigation issues, heavy ads, lack of search, and content gaps like open forums. Overall, the app provides access to CSPAN content, but playback reliability, discovery, and completeness need improvement.

### Pros

- Broad catalog of CSPAN programming available in the app (hearings, Washington Journal, etc.).
- Convenient minimized viewing mode for multitasking.
- Some users report reliable performance and positive experiences (e.g., "works flawlessly", "perfect").
- Mobile access to CSPAN content on iOS devices (watching on iPhone).

### Cons

- Video playback glitches: clips not playing, black/fullscreen issues, and video vanishing when expanding.
- Frequent stability and navigation problems: crashes, freezes, and difficulty closing or switching videos.
- Ads clutter and repetitive ad load.
- Missing search functionality for finding programs or episodes.
- Content gaps: missing open forums and other CSPAN content (e.g., Washington Journal segments).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1575769362)