C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Discussion on Turkey's Presidential Powers Referendum
1 hour, 38 minutesThe Washington Institute (TWI) held a panel discussion on the Turkish referendum vote that gave the President Recep Tayyip Erdoan expanded executive powers, and offered their predictions for Turkey's future. The panelists included Soner Cagaptay, who was promoting his latest book "The New Sultan: Erdoan and the Crisis of Modern Turkey." Much of the discussion focused on concerns about the external relations Turkey would face under President Erdoan's expanded powers, particularly in regards to Syria's ongoing civil conflict.
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Science and Public Policy
1 hour, 36 minutesThe Heritage Foundation and the Discovery Institute co-hosted a panel discussion about science and public policy, and what some consider the suppression of their dissenting views on climate change, evolution, and other issues.
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Discussion on Russia's Foreign Policy Objectives
1 hour, 41 minutesA panel of five international relations scholars and former diplomats discussed the future of Russia's foreign policy in a discussion hosted by the Center for the National Interest in Washington, DC. They talked about Russia's policy objectives in Europe, the Middle East, and around the globe, and ways those objectives complemented and conflicted with U.S. foreign policy. Following the panelists' remarks, the discussion was opened up to the audience for questions.
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Florida Int'l U - Tourism in Cuba
1 hour, 56 minutesWill Trump administration change Obama's Cuban normalization policies? A panel at Florida International University discussed the booming tourism industry in Cuba, Cuban-American relations under the Trump administration and economic prospects for the future. Panelists include academics, plus the authors of a recent report on Cuban Tourism.
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John Roberts, Merrick Garland & Others on Judge Henry Friendly
1 hour, 52 minutesA panel of former law clerks and colleagues including Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts and DC Circuit Court Chief Judge Merrick Garland talked about the legacy of the late Second Circuit Appeals Court Judge Henry Friendly.
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Package for Louisiana State of the State - Squeezed
41 minutesLouisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (D) delivered the annual state of the state address at the capitol in Baton Rouge. He outlined his ideas for countering the state's budget deficit, improving infrastructure, reducing incarceration and recidivism rates, working toward gender pay equity, and increasing the minimum wage.
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NASA - Exoplanets Beyond Our Solar System
42 minutesFive scientists from NASA and the space agency's research partners announced the discovery of seven Earth-like exoplanets during a news conference at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. The discovery was considered by the scientists to be of particular interest because it was the largest group of exoplanets found to date with life-sustaining characteristics. After presenting an overview of their findings on the so-called TRAPPIST-1 system, the scientists answered more than a dozen questions from reporters and the public via telephone and social media.
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U.S. & Israeli Defense Secretaries Press Conference in Israel
22 minutesDefense Secretary James Mattis held a bilateral press conference with his Israeli counterpart Avigdor Liberman during a trip to Tel Aviv, part of the secretary's travel through the Middle East and Africa. Earlier he had visited Turkey and Egypt. Both officials talked about the importance of the U.S.-Israeli military and security partnership, and then took questions from four journalists -- two Israelis, and two Americans. In response to one of those questions, Secretary Mattis said Syria was still in possession of chemical weapons and would be ill-advised to use them again.
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Package for 'CED Conference on Trump Policies - First 100 Days
48 minutesThe Committee for Economic Development hosted a conference in Washington, DC on Trump administration policies. This portion of the event included a panel discussion assessing the first 100 days of the Trump presidency. Speakers talked about the president's efforts to fulfill his campaign promises, the confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court and the failure to pass the Republican health care law replacement.
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Package for 'CED Conference on Trump Policies - Tax Policies
43 minutesThe Committee for Economic Development hosted a conference in Washington, DC on Trump administration policies. This portion of the event included a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of tax policy legislation and Trump administration proposals.
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Future of Health Care
1 hour, 21 minutesDr. Wyatt Decker of the Mayo Clinic and Thomas Priselac of Cedars-Sinai Health systems participated in a panel discussion on value-based health care and its impact on overall health care spending and consumer satisfaction. This discussion was part of a health care symposium hosted by Pepperdine University's school of Business and Management.
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Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel
1 hour, 18 minutesDr. Ezekiel Emanuel of the University of Pennsylvania delivered a keynote address on the future of health care and discussed practices highlighted in his latest book, "Prescription for the Future," that would make the U.S. health care system more successful and affordable. His remarks were part of a health care symposium hosted by Pepperdine University's school of Business and Management.
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In Depth: Annie Jacobsen
2 hours, 59 minutesAuthor Annie Jacobsen talked about her books and took questions from Book TV viewers. Ms. Jacobsen is the author of "Area 51," "Operation Paperclip," "The Pentagon's Brain," and, most recently, "Phenomena: The Secret History of the U.,S. Government's Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis."
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In Depth: Dave Barry
3 hours, 0 minuteOn Sunday, March 5th, from Noon-3pm ET, we'll be sitting down with Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist, Dave Barry, for our monthly In Depth program. During this LIVE discussion, from Books & Books in Coral Gables, FL, we'll be talking about Mr. Barry's career and the 30+ books he has published, including "Dave Barry Slept Here," "Dave Barry's Greatest Hits," and the recently released "Best. State Ever.: A Florida Man Defends His Homeland." Viewers can participate by calling in during the program or by sending in their questions via e-mail (booktv@c-span.org), Twitter (@BookTV), and Facebook (facebook.com/booktv). We'll also be taking questions from our in-store audience.
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In Depth: Annie Jacobsen
2 hours, 58 minutesAuthor Annie Jacobsen talked about her books and took questions from Book TV viewers. Ms. Jacobsen is the author of "Area 51," "Operation Paperclip," "The Pentagon's Brain," and, most recently, "Phenomena: The Secret History of the U.,S. Government's Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis."
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In Depth: Dave Barry
2 hours, 59 minutesOn Sunday, March 5th, from Noon-3pm ET, we'll be sitting down with Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist, Dave Barry, for our monthly In Depth program. During this LIVE discussion, from Books & Books in Coral Gables, FL, we'll be talking about Mr. Barry's career and the 30+ books he has published, including "Dave Barry Slept Here," "Dave Barry's Greatest Hits," and the recently released "Best. State Ever.: A Florida Man Defends His Homeland." Viewers can participate by calling in during the program or by sending in their questions via e-mail (booktv@c-span.org), Twitter (@BookTV), and Facebook (facebook.com/booktv). We'll also be taking questions from our in-store audience.