On 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.
Fox News radio host Todd Starnes gives his take on what citizens can do to bring America back to traditional values in his book, "The Deplorables' Guide to Making America Great Again."
Bassem Youssef, former host of "The Program," Egypt's most popular TV show, talks about his satirical coverage of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution and consequences of criticizing the government there. He is interviewed in Chicago by Gigi Pritzker, co-founder of Madison Wells Media.
Yale University history professor, Timothy Snyder, reflects on how many democracies failed throughout Europe during the 20th century and how these specific cases can be used as lessons for maintaining our own democracy today. He speaks at the National Churchill Library and Center at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Eugenia Cheng, author of "Beyond Infinity: An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics," explores the mathematical idea of 'infinity.' She explains that infinity is ingrained in every day life. Dr. Cheng is also the author of "How to Bake Pi."
Book TV sat down with University of Arizona sociology professor, Kathleen Schwartzman, to talk about her book, "The Chicken Trail," which examines the impact of global trade deals like NAFTA on the North American poultry industry.
The New York Times' Gina Kolata discusses her book, "Mercies in Disguise: A Story of Hope, A Family's Genetic Destiny, and the Science That Rescued Them." It's a look at the Baxleys, a family stricken by an unknown disease until doctors discovered a mutation to their genes.
Colorado Representative Ken Buck talks about corruption in Washington and his plans for reform in his book, "Drain the Swamp." Rep. Buck is interviewed by Fredreka Schouten USA Today Campaign Finance Reporter.
Kevin Gutzman, history chair at Western Connecticut State University, argues that Thomas Jefferson was a political radical for his time; from his thoughts on the size and operations of the federal government to religious freedom and equality. Kevin Gutzman speaks at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia.
