C-SPAN TV Schedule
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Washington Journal: 07/02/2023
3 hours, 1 minuteHarvard University's Calder Walton discusses developments in Russia and President Putin's future, and political historian Eli Merritt discusses his book on the political divisions among the country's founders during the American Revolution.
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Washington This Week
3 hours, 4 minutesKey Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.
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Campaign 2024: Nikki Haley Outlines China Policy
1 hour, 1 minute2024 Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley delivered remarks on U.S. foreign policy and the diplomatic approach she would take with China if elected president. She spoke at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC, and said she would take a much more aggressive stance toward China than either President Biden or former President Trump. She said that would include continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, which she said would deter China from its own military aggression against Taiwan. Following her remarks, Ms. Haley engaged in a conversation with an AEI senior fellow and answered questions from the audience.
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Secretary of State Discusses Foreign Policy Priorities
1 hour, 4 minutes"This is a moving picture, and I don't think we've seen the last act," said Secretary of State Antony Blinken when asked about Russia and the attempted coup from the Wagner Group. The secretary made the remarks during a discussion on U.S. foreign policy priorities hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations. On U.S. foreign policy toward China, he said, "we have to find a way to co-exist, and co-exist peacefully." Other topics discussed were U.S. support for Taiwan, the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and tensions with Iran.
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President Biden on Supreme Court Rejecting Student Debt Forgiveness
12 minutes"I believe the Court's decision to strike down my student debt relief program was a mistake," said President Biden, who went on to announce a new approach, using the Higher Education Act of 1965, that will help alleviate debt relief under certain circumstances. In addition, President Biden highlighted his administration's efforts on student loan repayment relief.
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Missouri & Nebraska Attorneys General on Supreme Ct. Student Loans Ruling
16 minutesAndrew Bailey, Missouri attorney general (R) and Mike Hilgers, Nebraska attorney general (R), reacted positively to the Supreme Court 6-3 ruling striking down President Biden's student loan debt relief program. Both states were part of the lawsuit heard before the nation's highest court.
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WH Press Sec., Education Sec., & Nat'l Economic Council Deputy Dir. Hold Briefing
1 hour, 2 minutes"The Court substituted itself for Congress," Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said during a White House press briefing, criticizing the Supreme Court's ruling striking down the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan. He said the Court set the country back in terms of equity and vowed the administration would move forward with alternative ways to help borrowers. During her opening remarks, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, "we are deeply disappointed in the Supreme Court's decision today in 303 Creative, which takes our nation backwards in the fight for equality," as she addressed the Court's decision which allows for denial of services to same-sex couples based on religious beliefs. Also joining the briefing was National Economic Council Deputy Director Bharat Ramamurti.
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Hearing on Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults & Disabled
1 hour, 31 minutesThe Senate Aging Committee held a hearing on including seniors and people with disabilities in emergency management and response during disasters and major weather events. Topics included vulnerabilities in preparedness and response plans, communication to rural communities, technological barriers and school accommodations.
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Legal Scholars Discuss Originalism
1 hour, 0 minuteLegal scholars discussed "originalism," which aims to interpret the U.S. Constitution according to how it might have been understood or was intended to be understood at the time it was written. The panel explored different kinds of approaches, such as original intent versus original public meaning and the role of historical practices in shaping the meaning of the text. They also explained justifications for the theory. The National Constitution Center hosted the event.
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USAID Admin. Samantha Power on Advancing LGBTQ Rights
49 minutesU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power was interviewed by journalist Jonathan Capehart about efforts to advance LGBTQ rights around the world. They discussed Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law and why it's important to promote LGBTQ rights in the context of foreign policy. The conversation was hosted by the Atlantic Council.
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Q&A: Author Mark Clague on the History and Cultural Impact of the Star-Spangled Banner"
59 minutesUniversity of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague (like "Plague") discussed his book, "O Say Can You Hear?," about the history and cultural impact of the Star-Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Key in 1814.
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Prime Minister's Questions: 06/28/2023
36 minutesScottish National Party Leader Stephen Flynn called Prime Minister Rishi Sunak a "near billionaire" and asked the prime minister when he last "struggled to pay a bill" during a debate about mortgage rates at the House of Commons weekly Question Time session. The Prime Minister fielded questions on a range of issues including healthcare, infrastructure investments, inflation, and the war in Ukraine.
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Washington Journal: Calder Walton
8 minutesAuthor Calder Walton of Harvard's Belfer Center's Intelligence Project discussed recent developments in Russia and President Putin's future.
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Law Professors Testify on Supreme Court Ethics
1 hour, 16 minutesLaw professors testified on Supreme Court ethics before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts. This hearing followed a ProPublica investigative report revealing Justice Clarence Thomas potentially violated financial disclosure requirements after receiving trips and other things of monetary value from billionaire and Republican donor Harlan Crow. Both men have denied wrongdoing and stressed they've been friends for many years. This ProPublica report set off a nationwide debate on Supreme Court ethics.
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Q&A: Author Mark Clague on the History and Cultural Impact of the Star-Spangled Banner"
1 hour, 1 minuteUniversity of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague (like "Plague") discussed his book, "O Say Can You Hear?," about the history and cultural impact of the Star-Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Key in 1814.
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Prime Minister's Questions: 06/28/2023
38 minutesScottish National Party Leader Stephen Flynn called Prime Minister Rishi Sunak a "near billionaire" and asked the prime minister when he last "struggled to pay a bill" during a debate about mortgage rates at the House of Commons weekly Question Time session. The Prime Minister fielded questions on a range of issues including healthcare, infrastructure investments, inflation, and the war in Ukraine.
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Washington Journal: Cornel West
38 minutesGreen Party presidential candidate Cornel West discussed why he's running, his platform, and challenges facing his third-party candidacy.
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Washington Journal: Eli Merritt
5 minutesPolitical historian and author Eli Merritt discussed his new book looking at the political divisions among the country's founders during the American Revolution and what it can teach us about today's political polarization.
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Sens. Heinrich, Cassidy & Others on Carbon Capture & Storage
1 hour, 34 minutesAcademics and policy stakeholders, including former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz (Obama administration, 2013-17), discussed bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) during an event co-hosted by Resources for the Future and the Energy Futures Initiative. Also delivering brief remarks were Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA). Among the topics discussed were community impacts, economic and environmental benefits, and net-zero emissions goals.
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Hearing on Artificial Intelligence & Human Rights
1 hour, 38 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law convened a hearing to examine the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on things such as privacy and public safety. One of the witnesses who testified was a mother who fell victim to an AI phone call claiming her daughter was kidnapped and will be harmed if she didn't pay the ransom. Topics discussed included AI technology bias and what role Congress should play in regulating AI.
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Advocates Discuss Free Speech in the U.S. and Abroad
1 hour, 3 minutesFree Speech advocates, including world chess champion and Renew Democracy Initiative Chair Garry Kasparov, discussed the state of free speech in the U.S. and abroad during a discussion hosted by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Several topics were discussed, including free speech attacks by authoritarian regimes, book bans, religious freedom, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on free speech. Also participating was Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America.
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President Biden on High-Speed Internet Infrastructure
24 minutesPresident Biden announced more than $40 billion in funding for states to expand their high-speed internet infrastructure. The announcement came during a speech at the White House with other administration officials, including the vice president, commerce secretary and the president's infrastructure law coordinator. Prior to his speech, President Biden said he's remaining up to date on the situation in Russia after the Wagner Group launched a rebellion against Vladimir Putin.
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Q&A: Author Mark Clague on the History and Cultural Impact of the Star-Spangled Banner"
59 minutesUniversity of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague (like "Plague") discussed his book, "O Say Can You Hear?," about the history and cultural impact of the Star-Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Key in 1814.