C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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U.N. Security Council Briefing on Syria
1 hour, 58 minutesThe U.N. Security Council met in New York City to receive a briefing from Stephen O'Brien, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General focused on humanitarian affairs, on his latest reports from the ongoing civil conflict in Syria. Mr. O'Brien said the humanitarian situation inside Syria was deteriorating rapidly, and called on a nationwide cease fire that would allow aid routes to be reopened to besieged areas like the capital of Damascus. After his presentation, Security Council member state representatives talked about the ongoing conflict, with U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley telling the council it should turn its attention to Russia, which she said continued to prop up the faltering administration of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and protect him from Security Council actions aimed at curbing his use of chemical weapons and other alleged war crimes.
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Rep. Joe Barton R-TX Town Hall
1 hour, 9 minutesU.S. Representative Joe Barton (R-TX) held a town hall meeting in Waxahachie, Texas during the congressional spring recess. He received questions from constituents on issues including health care, immigration, voting rights and his relationship with oil companies. Representative Barton was elected to Congress in 1984 and is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. (wawks-uh-HATCH-ee)
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NEWSEUM - 2017 Free Expression Awards
1 hour, 11 minutesThe Newseum presented its annual awards at a ceremony recognizing those who have promoted free expression in areas of speech, the press, religious liberty and arts and entertainment. One of the recipients was Apple CEO Tim Cook who talked about the challenges of protecting First Amendment rights in an increasingly technology-driven world and the responsibility of companies to help protect them. Other recipients included U.S. Representative and civil rights leader John Lewis (D-GA), ABC foreign affairs reporter Martha Raddatz and Playboy Enterprises founder Hugh Hefner.
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U.S. Senate
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Princeton University - Sohrab Ahmari
1 hour, 18 minutesWall Street Journal editoral writer Sohrab Ahmari delivered remarks on the erosion of the liberal order in politics, known as "illiberalism" at a lecture hosted by Princeton University. Mr. Ahmari shared his views on how nationalism, global insecurity and identity politics have and will impact elections in the United States and abroad.
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President Trump Speaks to NRA Leadership Forum
51 minutesPresident Trump addresses the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Atlanta.
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Package for Hearing on Federal Waste and Fraud' 2
1 hour, 41 minutesA Senate committee examined duplication, waste and fraud in areas of the federal government including improper refundable tax credits by the IRS. Members heard from witnesses including the comptroller general of the General Accountability Office (GAO) and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) on their recommendations to achieve savings. Also speaking was the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at Madison who talked about the regulatory requirements of the federal government and its impact on research activities. Senator Ron Johnson chairs the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
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After Words: AFTER WORDS WEEKEND PROMO
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Zocalo - Globalization & the Elites
1 hour, 12 minutesDuring the 2016 presidential campaign, both Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders talked about globalization only helping economic elites. A panel of economists, authors and academics discussed who benefits from globalization and trade policies at an event in Los Angeles hosted by Zocalo Public Square and UCLA.
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Justice Ginsburg at Georgetown Univ.
1 hour, 18 minutesSupreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg talked about her life and career at a forum to promote her recently released book, "My Own Words," a collection of her writings and speeches dating back to the eighth grade. Joining her were the book's contributors along with Court of Appeals Judge Robert Katzmann who moderated the discussion. The event began with remarks by Georgetown University President John DeGioia.
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Interview with WHCA President Jeff Mason
8 minutesLeading up to the 2017 White House Correspondents' dinner, the association's president, Jeff Mason, talked to C-SPAN about why President Trump decided not to go to the annual event usually attended by presidents. He also talked about the important relationship between the press and the executive branch.
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Munk Debate on Future of Geopolitics
1 hour, 24 minutesHistorian Niall Ferguson & CNN host Fareed Zakaria debate global affairs and the possible end of the liberal international order at the semi-annual Munk Debates in Toronto.
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U.N. Security Council Briefing on North Korea
2 hours, 8 minutesSecretary of State Rex Tillerson told the U.N. Security Council that the U.S. would be pursuing a new strategy for North Korea and its growing nuclear program, including new sanctions against the DPRK and countries that enable its nuclear ambitions. Secretary Tillerson's statement came as he chaired the final meeting of the Security Council under the U.S.'s April 2017 presidency, and as U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered his report on nuclear non-proliferation efforts in North Korea. While many U.S. allies agreed with Secretary Tillerson's call for a tougher global stance against North Korea and its leaders, some nations like China, Bolivia, and Russia warned against U.S. military aggression in and around the Korean peninsula.
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AHTV - This Weekend SAT-SUN 4/29-30
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John Kasich
1 hour, 0 minuteOhio Governor and former Republican presidential candidate John Kasich sat down with a group of reporters to talk about a range of issues. He gave his assessment of President Trump's first 100 days in office, Republican efforts to "repeal and replace" the health care law, the current political discourse in Washington and the future of the two-party system. He also commented on North Korea saying the best way to solve the problem is to "eradicate the leadership." Governor Kasich is the author of a new book, "Two Paths: America Divided or United." He spoke at a breakfast hosted by the Christian Science Monitor in Washington, DC.
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ICYMI - In Case You Missed It 4/28-5/03
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Munk Debate on Future of Geopolitics
1 hour, 23 minutesThe Munk Debate is a semi-annual event in Toronto bringing together newsmakers and leaders to debate the most pressing issues. Historian Niall Ferguson and CNN host Fareed Zakaria debated the future of geopolitics and whether the so-called liberal international order was over. Mr. Ferguson, who argued that the liberal international order was over, cited Brexit and the collapse of the European Union as examples, saying the EU mismanged the financial and migration crisis and that the Union will "eventually fall apart." Fareed Zakaria argued the against the idea, and said young people are the future and would continue to support the idea of a liberal international order. The two debaters also discussed the French elections, the candidacy and election of Donald Trump, and China's role in the world.
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BKTV-Weekend-Saturday
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AHTV - This Weekend SAT-SUN 4/29-30
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After Words: AFTER WORDS WEEKEND PROMO
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U.N. Security Council Briefing on North Korea
2 hours, 8 minutesSecretary of State Rex Tillerson told the U.N. Security Council that the U.S. would be pursuing a new strategy for North Korea and its growing nuclear program, including new sanctions against the DPRK and countries that enable its nuclear ambitions. Secretary Tillerson's statement came as he chaired the final meeting of the Security Council under the U.S.'s April 2017 presidency, and as U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered his report on nuclear non-proliferation efforts in North Korea. While many U.S. allies agreed with Secretary Tillerson's call for a tougher global stance against North Korea and its leaders, some nations like China, Bolivia, and Russia warned against U.S. military aggression in and around the Korean peninsula.
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BKTV Weekend TODAY
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ICYMI - In Case You Missed It 4/28-5/03
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John Kasich
59 minutesOhio Governor and former Republican presidential candidate John Kasich sat down with a group of reporters to talk about a range of issues. He gave his assessment of President Trump's first 100 days in office, Republican efforts to "repeal and replace" the health care law, the current political discourse in Washington and the future of the two-party system. He also commented on North Korea saying the best way to solve the problem is to "eradicate the leadership." Governor Kasich is the author of a new book, "Two Paths: America Divided or United." He spoke at a breakfast hosted by the Christian Science Monitor in Washington, DC.
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BKTV Weekend TODAY
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In Depth - Tyson SUNDAY MAY 7 5/07
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Munk Debate on Future of Geopolitics
1 hour, 23 minutesThe Munk Debate is a semi-annual event in Toronto bringing together newsmakers and leaders to debate the most pressing issues. Historian Niall Ferguson and CNN host Fareed Zakaria debated the future of geopolitics and whether the so-called liberal international order was over. Mr. Ferguson, who argued that the liberal international order was over, cited Brexit and the collapse of the European Union as examples, saying the EU mismanged the financial and migration crisis and that the Union will "eventually fall apart." Fareed Zakaria argued the against the idea, and said young people are the future and would continue to support the idea of a liberal international order. The two debaters also discussed the French elections, the candidacy and election of Donald Trump, and China's role in the world.
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NANCY OGNANOVICH
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BKTV Weekend TODAY
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AHTV - This Weekend TONIGHT SAT-SUN 4/29-30
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U.N. Security Council Briefing on North Korea
2 hours, 8 minutesSecretary of State Rex Tillerson told the U.N. Security Council that the U.S. would be pursuing a new strategy for North Korea and its growing nuclear program, including new sanctions against the DPRK and countries that enable its nuclear ambitions. Secretary Tillerson's statement came as he chaired the final meeting of the Security Council under the U.S.'s April 2017 presidency, and as U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered his report on nuclear non-proliferation efforts in North Korea. While many U.S. allies agreed with Secretary Tillerson's call for a tougher global stance against North Korea and its leaders, some nations like China, Bolivia, and Russia warned against U.S. military aggression in and around the Korean peninsula.