C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Kevin Davis, "The Brain Defense"
48 minutesJournalist Kevin Davis reports on the use of neuroscience as a defense in the courtroom. The first case where a brain scan was allowed as evidence for the defense was Herbert Weinstein, a 65 year old man accused of murdering his wife, seemingly out of the blue. It was discovered after his arrest that he had a cyst in his brain and his lawyer argued that the cyst impaired his judgement.
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Ganesh Sitaraman, "The Crisis of the Middle-Class Constitution"
58 minutesGanesh Sitaraman, associate professor of law at Vanderbilt Law School and an advisor to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, says that the Founders didn't address the threat of income inequality in America because they lived during a time of relative economic equality and a solid middle class. He argues that today they would support amending the Constitution to address the problem. Mr. Sitaraman spoke at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.
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The Communicators: Package for 'Communicators - net neutrality RT - keyed
32 minutesA roundtable discussion about regulating the internet based on a proposal for new rules outlined this week by FCC Chair Ajit Pai (R). Guests are Jeffrey Eisenach of AEI & Chris Lewis of Public Knowledge. The proposal is expected to reignite a debate over the future of the internet.
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In Depth - Tyson SUNDAY MAY 7 5/07
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People's Climate March
1 hour, 57 minutesThe "People's Climate March" and rally were held in the Washington, DC to bring awareness to the issue of climate change. The march was one of many that were held around the nation to coincide with President Trump's 100th day in office and to protest his environmental policies. It was organized by dozens of groups as part of a coalition called the "People's Climate Movement." Speakers included grassroots activists and representatives from groups including the Sierra Club, the Maryland League of Conservation Voters and the Movement for Black Lives.
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The Communicators: The Communicators - Eisenach/Lewis TONIGHT MON 5/01
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House Oversight Subcmte. Hearing on Border Wall
1 hour, 46 minutesThe House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security convened a hearing to examine the pros and cons of building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Seth Stodder, who served as homeland security assistant secretary, in the Obama administration was among the panel of witnesses. Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council, also testified.
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The Communicators: The Communicators - Eisenach/Lewis TONIGHT MON 5/01Live
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Washington Journal: Benjamin Schreiber
11 minutesHost takes viewer calls and comments on the topic of the hour.
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Combating ISIS
1 hour, 24 minutesThe Heritage Foundation hosts a discussion about the fight against ISIS and whether Congress should pass an authorization for use of military force (AUMF) specific to those efforts.
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White House Briefing
41 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Sean Spicer takes questions from reporters at the daily briefing.
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Washington Journal: ED MORRISSEY
22 minutes"Hot Air" editor Ed Morrissey discusses the level of conservatives' support for President Trump.
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U.S. Senate
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The Communicators: The Communicators - Eisenach/Lewis TONIGHT MON 5/01
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John Kasich
1 hour, 4 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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The Communicators: Package for 'Communicators - net neutrality RT - keyed
31 minutesA roundtable discussion about regulating the internet based on a proposal for new rules outlined this week by FCC Chair Ajit Pai (R). Guests are Jeffrey Eisenach of AEI & Chris Lewis of Public Knowledge. The proposal is expected to reignite a debate over the future of the internet.
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ICYMI - In Case You Missed It 4/28-5/03
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Supreme Court - Bank of America v. Miami & Wells Fargo v. Miami
1 hour, 0 minuteThe Supreme Court ruled 5-3 that cities like Miami can sue banks that engage in discriminatory lending practices under the Fair Housing Act for mortgages given to African American and Hispanic home buyers that resulted in loan defaults, foreclosures and less tax revenue for the city. The Court's ruling is only a partial win for Miami. It also threw out the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruling for Miami ordering a lower court to re-examine the city's lawsuit against Wells Fargo and Bank of America to prove there is a direct connection between the bank's lending practices and the city's losses. Justice Breyer in his opinion for the Court wrote, "The upshot is that the City alleges economic injuries that arguably fall within the FHA's zone of interests, as we have previously interpreted that statute." But Justice Breyer also included a note of caution and the Court's reasoning on reversing the Eleventh Circuit's decision, "The housing market is interconnected with economic and soc
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ICYMI - In Case You Missed It 4/28-5/03
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Justice Ginsburg at Georgetown Univ.
1 hour, 16 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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ICYMI - In Case You Missed It 4/28-5/03
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U.S. Senate: Senate ReAir #1 McConnell on Omnibus - K
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U.S. Senate: Senate ReAir #3 Schumer on Omnibus - K
14 minutesSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer today praised the bipartisan agreement to fund the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year, through the end of September. He listed several items in the omnibus that he and the Democrats fought for, including infrastructure spending, money for the opioid epidemic, and the community development block grant program among many others.
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CSIS U.S.-Japan Relations
1 hour, 30 minutesA panel of former Japanese defense ministers, who now serve as members in the Japanese House of Representatives, discussed U.S.-Japan relations at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC. Specifically, they addressed South Korea and China's role in the region, North Korea's nuclear threat and the Trump administration's foreign policy posture in the Asia-Pacific region. Japan's former state minister of defense, Mr. Akihisa Nagashima, told an audience that he agreed with the U.S. approach in issuing sanctions against North Korea.
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Supreme Court - Bank of America v. Miami & Wells Fargo v. Miami
1 hour, 0 minuteThe Supreme Court ruled 5-3 that cities like Miami can sue banks that engage in discriminatory lending practices under the Fair Housing Act for mortgages given to African American and Hispanic home buyers that resulted in loan defaults, foreclosures and less tax revenue for the city. The Court's ruling is only a partial win for Miami. It also threw out the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruling for Miami ordering a lower court to re-examine the city's lawsuit against Wells Fargo and Bank of America to prove there is a direct connection between the bank's lending practices and the city's losses. Justice Breyer in his opinion for the Court wrote, "The upshot is that the City alleges economic injuries that arguably fall within the FHA's zone of interests, as we have previously interpreted that statute." But Justice Breyer also included a note of caution and the Court's reasoning on reversing the Eleventh Circuit's decision, "The housing market is interconnected with economic and soc
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ICYMI - In Case You Missed It 4/28-5/03
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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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U.S. Senate: Senate ReAir #1 McConnell on Omnibus - K
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U.S. Senate: Senate ReAir #3 Schumer on Omnibus - K
14 minutesSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer today praised the bipartisan agreement to fund the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year, through the end of September. He listed several items in the omnibus that he and the Democrats fought for, including infrastructure spending, money for the opioid epidemic, and the community development block grant program among many others.
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CSIS U.S.-Japan Relations
1 hour, 28 minutesA panel of former Japanese defense ministers, who now serve as members in the Japanese House of Representatives, discussed U.S.-Japan relations at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC. Specifically, they addressed South Korea and China's role in the region, North Korea's nuclear threat and the Trump administration's foreign policy posture in the Asia-Pacific region. Japan's former state minister of defense, Mr. Akihisa Nagashima, told an audience that he agreed with the U.S. approach in issuing sanctions against North Korea.
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After Words: After Words - Cooper SUNDAY 5/07
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Package for Universal Child Allowance Panel 1
1 hour, 18 minutesThe Brookings Institution held a series of discussions on child poverty programs and whether the U.S. should implement a universal child allowance program. In the first panel, experts examined the pros and cons of existing poverty programs available to children and their parents.
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Universal Child Allowance Keynote Robert Doar
45 minutesThe Brookings Institution held a series of discussions on child poverty programs and whether the U.S. should implement a universal child allowance program. Robert Doar, former commissioner of the New York City Human Resources Administration, served as one of the keynote speakers and focused his comments on what measures have worked to address childhood poverty.
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Universal Child Allowance Keynote Rep. DeLauro
46 minutesThe Brookings Institution held a series of discussions on child poverty programs and whether the U.S. should implement a universal child allowance program. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) closed the day with remarks on why the U.S. should invest in such a benefit program.