C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Guy Laron, "The Six-Day War"
1 hour, 28 minutesGuy Laron, lecturer in international studies at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, provides a history of the Six-Day War between Israel and Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, from June 5 - June 10, 1967. He speaks at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C.
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The Communicators: Communicators - Matt Polka
32 minutesLeaders of the American Cable Association - made up of small- and medium-size cable providers - look at the future of the cable industry and issues it faces. These issues include net neutrality & how to build out broadband across the U.S., a drop in cable viewership but an increase in broadband users, and pricing for services. ACA leaders also discuss what they would like the FCC, the Trump Administration, and Congress to do to support broadband and cable.
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'Free State Foundation Telecom Discussion - Pt. 4
59 minutesThe Free State Foundation held its annual telecommunication policy conference in Washington, DC at the National Press Club. This portion included a panel discussion with several Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials. They discussed recent FTC enforcement actions, anti-trust laws and online data security. In addition, Former FCC Chief Economist Michelle Connolly delivered closing remarks.
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Prime Minister's Questions: 06/02/2017
1 hour, 32 minutesBBC's David Dimbleby hosted a special U.K. leaders debate with British Prime Minister Theresa May and Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn ahead of the June 8th election. Audience members asked a range of questions on the economy, Brexit negotiations, public trust of government, and relations with the U.S. following President Trump's decison to withdraw from the Paris climate change agreement.
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Scottish National Party Campaign Launch
1 hour, 0 minuteFirst Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon launched the Scottish National Party's election platform to supporters at event in Perth, Scotland. She announced to supporters that a vote on Scottish independence should take place at the end of the Brexit negotiations and that there's too much at stake with Brexit for Scotland not to be part of the process. She urged supporters to re-elect Scottish National Party members in order to have a stronger voice during the Brexit negotiations. She's introduced by SNP Parliamentary leader Angus Robertson and later took questions from the media.
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Government Policies & the Poor
2 hours, 0 minuteThe Heritage Foundation hosted a forum assessing the impact of government policies and regulations on poverty. This portion of the event included keynote remarks by George Mason University economic professor Donald Boudreaux and former Trump campaign economic adviser Stephen Moore. Also, economists and policy experts took part in a panel discussion. They argued that certain environmental policies, land-use restrictions and sugar taxes have a negative impact on low-income Americans.
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American Jewish Committee Global Forum
56 minutesSenate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) delivers remarks at the American Jewish Committee's global forum in Washington, DC.
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U.S. Senate
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Campaign 2018: White House Briefing
42 minutesWhite House Principal Deputy Secretary Sarah Sanders announced that President Trump will not invoke executive privilege to stop former FBI Director James Comey from testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee. VA Secretary David Shulkin also spoke at the briefing. The Veterans Affairs Department plans switch to the Defense Department's electronic records system as a way to make treatment for veterans easier.
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Vice President Pence Meeting on Health Care
13 minutesVice President Mike Pence held a meeting with small business entrepreneurs to discuss health care and Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger on Afterschool Programs
31 minutesFormer California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke at a summit on after-school programs where he criticized the Department of Education funding cuts in President Trump's federal budget proposal. The president's budget proposal seeks to cut all funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, which support after-school programs. In 2002, Arnold Schwarzenegger founded After-School All-Stars, an after-school program based in Los Angeles, California.
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The Communicators: Communicators - Matt Polka
32 minutesLeaders of the American Cable Association - made up of small- and medium-size cable providers - look at the future of the cable industry and issues it faces. These issues include net neutrality & how to build out broadband across the U.S., a drop in cable viewership but an increase in broadband users, and pricing for services. ACA leaders also discuss what they would like the FCC, the Trump Administration, and Congress to do to support broadband and cable.
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Soho Forum Debate - College Racism
1 hour, 33 minutesThe Soho Forum in New York City hosted a debate on whether college campuses foster racist environments. The debaters are Telecommunications entrepreneur Kmele Foster and Lawrence Ross, the author of "Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on America's Campuses." From the Subculture Theatre in New York City on May 16.
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National Security and Climate Change
1 hour, 36 minutesThe Environmental and Energy Study Institute hosted a panel discussion about the role and implications of climate change for U.S. national security. Several retired military commanding officers said they considered climate change a real threat, and explained its impact on operational planning and budgeting for missions and future force structure.
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Salman Rushdie and others on the Media & "Fake News"
1 hour, 4 minutesThe Ethics Centre and Bard College hosted a day-long forum on pressing public policy issues titled "Shades of Red and Blue." During this one-hour portion, panelists discussed the media and the rise of so-called "fake news." Speakers included author Salman Rushdie, Daily Beast White House reporter Lachlan Markay and Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, senior editor at the Federalist. The panel was the last in a series of public policy conversations at the New York Public Library on April 1, 2017.
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Soho Forum Debate - College Racism
1 hour, 33 minutesThe Soho Forum in New York City hosted a debate on whether college campuses foster racist environments. The debaters are Telecommunications entrepreneur Kmele Foster and Lawrence Ross, the author of "Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on America's Campuses." From the Subculture Theatre in New York City on May 16.
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National Security and Climate Change
1 hour, 33 minutesThe Environmental and Energy Study Institute hosted a panel discussion about the role and implications of climate change for U.S. national security. Several retired military commanding officers said they considered climate change a real threat, and explained its impact on operational planning and budgeting for missions and future force structure.
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Salman Rushdie and others on the Media & "Fake News"
1 hour, 3 minutesThe Ethics Centre and Bard College hosted a day-long forum on pressing public policy issues titled "Shades of Red and Blue." During this one-hour portion, panelists discussed the media and the rise of so-called "fake news." Speakers included author Salman Rushdie, Daily Beast White House reporter Lachlan Markay and Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, senior editor at the Federalist. The panel was the last in a series of public policy conversations at the New York Public Library on April 1, 2017.
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Nuclear Security and Arms Control Policy Annual Meeting - N. Korea Panel
1 hour, 0 minuteThe Arms Control Association held its annual meeting to discuss issues of nuclear security and arms control policy. This portion featured a panel discussion about the threat posed by the ongoing nuclear program development and testing by North Korea. Panelists talked about what is specifically known about the program and its capabilities, and made recommendations for how best to pursue diplomatic engagement with North Korean officials toward nonproliferation ends.
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'Nuclear Security and Arms Control Policy Annual Meeting - Chris Ford
59 minutesThe Arms Control Association held its annual meeting to discuss issues of nuclear security and arms control policy. One of its featured speakers was Christopher Ford, a senior director with the National Security Council and a special assistant to the president on nonproliferation. Among the topics he discussed were the Trump administration's strategy for North Korea, U.S. nuclear relations with Russia and the Iran nuclear agreement.
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'Nuclear Security and Arms Control Policy Annual Meeting - U.S.-Russia Panel
56 minutesA panel of nuclear security specialists discussed the future of U.S.-Russia nuclear relations. Among the areas they covered included Russian strategic intentions, U.S. accusations of Russian violations of the INF Treaty and a preview of President Trump's meeting with Russian President Putin in July 2017. This forum was part of the annual conference of the Arms Control Association that addressed global nuclear proliferation and reduction issues.