C-SPAN TV Schedule
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Washington Journal: 04/24/2020
3 hours, 3 minutesUniversity of Minnesota infectious disease specialist Michael Osterholm discusses the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic and Main Street Alliance's Amanda Ballantyne discusses federal efforts to support small businesses during the pandemic.
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Washington Journal Primetime: Doris Kearns Goodwin
26 minutesHistorian and commentator Doris Kearns Goodwin joined to discuss her 2018 book, "Leadership: In Turbulent Times." She talked about historic moments of national crisis leadership in the 20th Century and answered viewer questions about some of those moments.
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U.S. House of Representatives: 04/24/2020
5 minutesThe U.S. House will come in for a brief Pro Forma session. No legislative work is expected.
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WHO Envoy David Nabarro on Coronavirus at Chicago Global Affairs Council
49 minutesDavid Nabarro, World Health Organization COVID-19 Special Envoy, discussed the origins and future of the pandemic at a virtual event hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
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Washington Journal Primetime: Sen. John Thune
21 minutesSenate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) joined via Skype from his home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on his state. He also discussed his efforts to create learning content for students who are learning from home amid school closures.
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Speaker Pelosi Holds Briefing on Coronavirus & Legislative Agenda
37 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds a briefing to discuss the coronavirus pandemic & the party's legislative agenda.
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Campaign 2020: RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel Discussion at Georgetown University
58 minutesRNC Chair Ronna McDaniel said the Republican party is moving "full steam ahead" in planning the 2020 convention in Charlotte later this summer, but will assess by early July whether contingencies need to be made due to the coronavirus. She spoke to Mo Elleithee, executive director of the Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Affairs, about the presidential campaign during the coronavirus pandemic and took questions from students.
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Tennessee Gov. Lee Holds Coronavirus Briefing
43 minutesTennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) unveiled guidelines to begin reopening businesses in the state at a news conference in Nashville. He stressed that this will be done in a safe, measured and gradual process. As part of this plan, restaurants can open Monday but at 50 percent occupancy and social distancing must continue.
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Washington Journal: Michael T. Osterholm
49 minutesMichael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy at the University of Minnesota, discussed the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Former FDA Commissioner Mark McClellan on Coronavirus
20 minutesFormer FDA Commissioner Dr. Mark McClellan discussed the coronavirus pandemic response and how to reopen society at a Duke University virtual event. He also talked about what needs to be done with testing, contact tracing and vaccine development.
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New Jersey Gov. Murphy Holds Coronavirus Briefing
1 hour, 6 minutesNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) gives an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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President Signs Bill for Additional Coronavirus Economic Relief for Small Businesses & Hospitals
43 minutesPresident Trump signed a bill in the Oval Office that would provide additional coronavirus relief funding to small businesses. Following the signing, he took questions from reporters on a range of topics and discussed his "disinfectant" comments from the day before. He told reporters he was "asking a question sarcastically" to reporters to see what would happen. The president also said the U.S. Postal Service was "a joke" and he would not approve any additional funding until they raised the price of their services.
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New York Gov. Cuomo Holds Coronavirus Briefing
39 minutesNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) held a news conference in Albany on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor provided an update on new infections and hospitalizations saying, "All the evidence suggests we're on the downside of the curve." However, he emphasized that it is too soon to reopen the economy in New York . In addition, Gov. Cuomo reiterated his criticism of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) who suggested that states should declare bankruptcy. The governor said if states had the legal ability to declare bankruptcy it would send the wrong message to the U.S. markets and the international community.
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White House Coronavirus Task Force Briefing
24 minutesPresident Trump and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force give an update on the federal response to the pandemic.
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Speaker Pelosi Holds Briefing on Coronavirus & Legislative Agenda
40 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly press conference on Capitol Hill to discuss the legislative response to the coronavirus pandemic. Speaker Pelosi sharply criticized her Republican colleagues for referring to money for hospitals and testing in the relief bill passed by the House the previous day as "extracurricular stuff." She said "the Republicans reject science and reject governance," and added that any future CARES Act legislation would include money for state and local governments. The speaker also commented on the president's suggestion the day before that injecting disinfectants could be researched as a treatment for COVID-19. "Clearly and sadly, this president is not listening to medical experts," she said. Speaker Pelosi also called the allegations made by Rick Bright, the former director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a "devastating charge" and said that House Energy Subcommittee on Health Chair Anna Eshoo (D-CA) would be
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President Trump & NASA Administrator on NASA Technology to Fight Coronavirus
11 minutesNASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine showcased to the president three pieces of NASA technology that can help the nation battle the coronavirus. The first was an oxygen hood for patients who do not need a ventilator. The second was a machine that sterilizes space equipment before it can go to Mars. Administrator Bridenstine said the machine has been used on the Ebola virus and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and proven effective. The third piece technology was a special ventilator that can specifically treat COVID-19 patients.
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Washington Journal: Rep. Pete Stauber
7 minutesRep. Pete Stabuer (R-MN), a member of the Small Business Committee, discussed the impact of the pandemic in his district and recently passed relief legislation.
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Indiana Gov. Holcomb Holds Coronavirus Briefing
59 minutesIndiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) and Sen. Mike Braun (R) gave an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. They discussed the medical supplies still needed, what steps will need to be taken in order to reopen the state, and working with governors from around the country to share in best practices, especially Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky. They also discussed the money from the recently signed federal relief bill that is intended to provide additional funding for small businesses and hospitals.
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Washington Journal Primetime: COVID-19 Testing & Reopening the Economy
1 hour, 5 minutesDanielle Allen, director of the Center for Ethics at Harvard University, discusses the massive increase in testing needed to ethically reopen the nation's economy. Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX) also joins to talk about his state's response to the pandemic.
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White House Coronavirus Task Force Briefing
23 minutesPresident Trump and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force held a briefing on the federal government's response to the pandemic. They discussed the progress being made by the states, the efforts several governors are taking to reopen their economies, and the improving coronavirus numbers. President Trump, joined by FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn, announced the approval of the first COVID-19 at-home testing kit. The president did not take questions from reporters at this briefing.
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Speaker Pelosi Holds Briefing on Coronavirus & Legislative Agenda
39 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly press conference on Capitol Hill to discuss the legislative response to the coronavirus pandemic. Speaker Pelosi sharply criticized her Republican colleagues for referring to money for hospitals and testing in the relief bill passed by the House the previous day as "extracurricular stuff." She said "the Republicans reject science and reject governance," and added that any future CARES Act legislation would include money for state and local governments. The speaker also commented on the president's suggestion the day before that injecting disinfectants could be researched as a treatment for COVID-19. "Clearly and sadly, this president is not listening to medical experts," she said. Speaker Pelosi also called the allegations made by Rick Bright, the former director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a "devastating charge" and said that House Energy Subcommittee on Health Chair Anna Eshoo (D-CA) would be
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President Signs Bill for Additional Coronavirus Economic Relief for Small Businesses & Hospitals
44 minutesPresident Trump signed a bill in the Oval Office that would provide additional coronavirus relief funding to small businesses. Following the signing, he took questions from reporters on a range of topics and discussed his "disinfectant" comments from the day before. He told reporters he was "asking a question sarcastically" to reporters to see what would happen. The president also said the U.S. Postal Service was "a joke" and he would not approve any additional funding until they raised the price of their services.
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The Communicators: How Netflix Got Started
31 minutesThe co-founder of Netflix, Marc Randolph, talks about his adventures starting Netflix with Reed Hastings. He's written a book about it - "That Will Never Work" - filled with anecdotes and lessons about creating the streaming service, which got its start in 1997 in California with an idea about internet commerce.
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Tennessee Gov. Lee Holds Coronavirus Briefing
41 minutesTennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) unveiled guidelines to begin reopening businesses in the state at a news conference in Nashville. He stressed that this will be done in a safe, measured and gradual process. As part of this plan, restaurants can open Monday but at 50 percent occupancy and social distancing must continue.
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New York Gov. Cuomo Holds Coronavirus Briefing
46 minutesNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) held a news conference in Albany on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor provided an update on new infections and hospitalizations saying, "All the evidence suggests we're on the downside of the curve." However, he emphasized that it is too soon to reopen the economy in New York . In addition, Gov. Cuomo reiterated his criticism of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) who suggested that states should declare bankruptcy. The governor said if states had the legal ability to declare bankruptcy it would send the wrong message to the U.S. markets and the international community.
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Virginia Gov. Northam Holds Coronavirus Briefing
37 minutesGov. Ralph Northam (D) held a news conference in Richmond to provide an update on Virginia's coronavirus response efforts. The governor outlined his blueprint for when Virginia can start easing its coronavirus restrictions. When asked about the timetable, Gov. Northam said he hopes to move into phase one of the federal guidelines to reopen the economy as soon as May 8th. Due to technical difficulties, the first few minutes of this briefing could not be shown.
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New Jersey Gov. Murphy Holds Coronavirus Briefing
1 hour, 0 minuteNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) held a briefing in Trenton on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor announced the state had 3,047 new positive cases over the previous 24 hours, pushing the state past 100,000 total cases. The governor said while the 3-day moving average of hospitalizations appeared to be declining, some counties in the state were "backsliding" in their rates of infection. He said the state needed to see more progress before he would consider relaxing any of the social distancing orders. Gov. Murphy announced an executive order allowing renters to use their security deposits to pay their rent. He also called on the federal government to provide immediate financial aid to the states and said he supported a proposal by Sens. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) that would provide $500 billion in direct cash for state governments.
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Indiana Gov. Holcomb Holds Coronavirus Briefing
1 hour, 0 minuteIndiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) and Sen. Mike Braun (R) gave an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. They discussed the medical supplies still needed, what steps will need to be taken in order to reopen the state, and working with governors from around the country to share in best practices, especially Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky. They also discussed the money from the recently signed federal relief bill that is intended to provide additional funding for small businesses and hospitals.
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President Trump & NASA Administrator on NASA Technology to Fight Coronavirus
9 minutesNASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine showcased to the president three pieces of NASA technology that can help the nation battle the coronavirus. The first was an oxygen hood for patients who do not need a ventilator. The second was a machine that sterilizes space equipment before it can go to Mars. Administrator Bridenstine said the machine has been used on the Ebola virus and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and proven effective. The third piece technology was a special ventilator that can specifically treat COVID-19 patients.
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British Ambassador to the U.S. on Coronavirus Response & Transatlantic Relations
35 minutesThe United Kingdom's new ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce sat down for a virtual interview with Politico Global Translations author Ryan Heath to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, her diplomatic service, and the status of U.S.-U.K. relations. Ms. Pierce previously served as the U.K.'s ambassador to the United Nations and is the first woman to serve as the British ambassador to the U.S. During this 30-minute discussion, she also talked about Britain's global leadership after leaving the European Union, the future of the World Health Organization, diplomacy in the age of a pandemic, and her preference for meeting leaders face-to-face.
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John Kerry & Diplomats on COVID-19 and Global Affairs
1 hour, 18 minutesFormer Secretary of State John Kerry and a group of former U.S. ambassadors and State Department officials discussed the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic at a virtual forum hosted by Yale University. They talked about the need for U.S. leadership and international coordination in the pandemic response.
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Speaker Pelosi Holds Briefing on Coronavirus & Legislative Agenda
37 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly press conference on Capitol Hill to discuss the legislative response to the coronavirus pandemic. Speaker Pelosi sharply criticized her Republican colleagues for referring to money for hospitals and testing in the relief bill passed by the House the previous day as "extracurricular stuff." She said "the Republicans reject science and reject governance," and added that any future CARES Act legislation would include money for state and local governments. The speaker also commented on the president's suggestion the day before that injecting disinfectants could be researched as a treatment for COVID-19. "Clearly and sadly, this president is not listening to medical experts," she said. Speaker Pelosi also called the allegations made by Rick Bright, the former director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a "devastating charge" and said that House Energy Subcommittee on Health Chair Anna Eshoo (D-CA) would be
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Washington Journal Primetime: Rep. Jodey Arrington
11 minutesRep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX) joined by telephone to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on his district. He also talked about potential future legislation responding to the economic effects of the COVID-19 response, and about how his family was coping with staying at home.
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President Signs Bill for Additional Coronavirus Economic Relief for Small Businesses & Hospitals
43 minutesPresident Trump signed a bill in the Oval Office that would provide additional coronavirus relief funding to small businesses. Following the signing, he took questions from reporters on a range of topics and discussed his "disinfectant" comments from the day before. He told reporters he was "asking a question sarcastically" to reporters to see what would happen. The president also said the U.S. Postal Service was "a joke" and he would not approve any additional funding until they raised the price of their services.