talkathon

plural talkathons

1. A lengthy speech, discussion or debate.

   Republicans accused Democrats of wasting time on a fruitless talkathon.

   2007 July 19, Carl Hulse, “Stymied by G.O.P., Democrats Stop Debate on Iraq”, in New York Times

   2 more examples

   Another senate talkathon shaped up today as southern solons fashioned a vocal onslaught against new anti-lynching legislation.

   1945 March 26, Ernest B. Vaccaro, “Another Senate Talkathon On Anti-Lynch Bill Looms”, in The Evening Independent

   Moreover, opponents are threatening a prolonged talkathon that could drag on into next year's presidential primary season.

   1979 November 19, “Nation: Soured SALT”, in TIME, archived from the original on 15 Oct 2010