C-SPAN TV Schedule
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Washington Journal: 08/25/2017
3 hours, 6 minutesAuthor and history professor Jeremi Suri discusses the evolution of the presidency, American Conservative Union's Matt Schlapp discusses President Trump's performance, Woodrow Wilson International Center Eric Olson on U.S. policy toward Venezuela.
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Public Employee Rights
53 minutesThe constitutionality of compulsory union fees required by all public employees - regardless of their membership - was the focus of a discussion at the Heritage Foundation. Speakers included the lead plaintiff in a 2016 Supreme Court case that resulted in a 4-4 ruling, as well as attorneys involved in two related cases the High Court may agree to hear.
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U.S. House of Representatives: 08/25/2017
6 minutesU.S. House meets at 11am ET for a pro forma session with no legislative business scheduled
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Review of 2018 Federal Budget
3 hours, 9 minutesC-SPAN reviewed the 2018 federal budget and appropriations process by looking back at several portions of congressional committee hearings with cabinet secretaries and agency leaders. At the beginning of the program, Bloomberg BNA's appropriations reporter Nancy Ognanovich provided an overview and explained what to expect when Congress returns after their August recess. She predicted that the House and Senate will have to negotiate with the White House for a stopgap spending plan in order to keep the government funded past September 30, 2017, the end of the current fiscal year.
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Texas Governor Abbott on Hurricane Harvey Preparations
23 minutesTexas Governor Greg Abbott (R) gives an update on preparations for Hurricane Harvey.
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Public Affairs Events
31 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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White House Press Briefing on Hurricane Harvey
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Town Hall
58 minutesDuring August recess many members of Congress hold town halls with constituents. In Massachusetts, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D) and Rep. Bill Keating (D) hosted one in Marshfield. Topics discussed included the health care law, reducing gun violence, the president's military transgender ban and the current political divide in Washington.
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Sen. Jeff Flake Discussion
55 minutesA protester was escorted out by law enforcement from Sen. Jeff Flake's (R-AZ) town hall in Gilbert, Arizona. The interuption was brief, and the senator continued taking questions on various issues from the moderator and constituents. Topics discussed included trade, tax reform, border security and civility in politics.
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Washington Journal: Matt Schlapp
29 minutesAmerican Conservative Union's Matt Schlapp on President Trump's recent rally and his performance especially events in Charlottesville.
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Texas Governor Abbott on Hurricane Harvey Preparations
33 minutesTexas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) called for evacuations as Hurricane Harvey approached the state's coastline. He warned that the storm will likely bring disasterous flooding. Gov. Abbott's comments came during a news conference regarding the state's response ahead of Harvey's landfall.
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White House Press Briefing on Hurricane Harvey
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CITIES TOUR - Tacoma, WA
1 hour, 8 minutesC-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2017 LCV Cities Tour" in Tacoma, Washington to learn more about its history and literary culture.
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Profile Interview - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue
36 minutesAgriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue sat down for a profile interview with C-SPAN to discuss his personal and professional life. He reflected on his time in the U.S. Air Force, his tenure as Governor of Georgia, and his large family, including their involvement with caring for newborns in the foster care system. Secretary Perdue talked about his views on Confederate symbols and his working relationship with President Trump.
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The Communicators: Black Hat Interviews
1 hour, 4 minutesJeff Moss, the founder of Black Hat & DEF CON, talks about why he started the conferences for security researchers & hackers. And he discusses emerging threats to cybersecurity & how hacking works.
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Texas Governor Abbott on Hurricane Harvey Preparations
57 minutesTexas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) called for evacuations as Hurricane Harvey approached the state's coastline. He warned that the storm will likely bring disasterous flooding. Gov. Abbott's comments came during a news conference regarding the state's response ahead of Harvey's landfall.
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President Departures for Camp David
3 minutesPresident Trump and his family depart for Camp David from the White House South Lawn.
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Sen. Dick Durbin D-IL at Chicago City Club
49 minutesSen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) spoke at an event hosted by the City Club of Chicago on efforts to curb gun violence in Chicago. He outlined the link between the lack of jobs in poor communities with gun violence. Sen. Durbin also talked about the importance of mental health services for those who witnessed violent crime at a young age.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Town Hall
56 minutesDuring August recess many members of Congress hold town halls with constituents. In Massachusetts, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D) and Rep. Bill Keating (D) hosted one in Marshfield. Topics discussed included the health care law, reducing gun violence, the president's military transgender ban and the current political divide in Washington.
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Washington Journal: Matt Schlapp
28 minutesAmerican Conservative Union's Matt Schlapp on President Trump's recent rally and his performance especially events in Charlottesville.
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Profile Interview - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue
35 minutesAgriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue sat down for a profile interview with C-SPAN to discuss his personal and professional life. He reflected on his time in the U.S. Air Force, his tenure as Governor of Georgia, and his large family, including their involvement with caring for newborns in the foster care system. Secretary Perdue talked about his views on Confederate symbols and his working relationship with President Trump.
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The Communicators: Black Hat Interviews
1 hour, 2 minutesJeff Moss, the founder of Black Hat & DEF CON, talks about why he started the conferences for security researchers & hackers. And he discusses emerging threats to cybersecurity & how hacking works.
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Sen. Dick Durbin D-IL at Chicago City Club
50 minutesSen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) spoke at an event hosted by the City Club of Chicago on efforts to curb gun violence in Chicago. He outlined the link between the lack of jobs in poor communities with gun violence. Sen. Durbin also talked about the importance of mental health services for those who witnessed violent crime at a young age.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Town Hall
55 minutesDuring August recess many members of Congress hold town halls with constituents. In Massachusetts, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D) and Rep. Bill Keating (D) hosted one in Marshfield. Topics discussed included the health care law, reducing gun violence, the president's military transgender ban and the current political divide in Washington.
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Urban Superintendents Academy Conference
51 minutesAuthor and Chicago State University professor Crystal Laura was a speaker at a conference of urban school superintendents. She's the author of a book that examines how her younger brother became part of the increasing trend of juveniles who make contact with the criminal justice system that's called the "school-to-prison pipeline." The event - called the Urban Superintendents Academy Conference - was co-hosted by AASA, the School Superintendents Association and Howard University.
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Urban Superintendents Academy Conference
1 hour, 54 minutesFormer Obama administration Education Secretary John King was a keynote speaker at a conference of urban school superintendents. Among the issues he spoke about were the so-called "school-to-prison pipeline" and early childhood education. Also addressing the gathering was the superintendent of the Kansas City, Missouri public school system who shared his experiences and educational strategies. The event was co-hosted by AASA, the School Superintendents Association and Howard University.