Science writer Jeffrey Kluger discusses his most recent book, "Apollo 8," about NASA's first successful manned mission to orbit the moon. Mr. Kluger is the author of several other books, including "Apollo 13," that he co-wrote with Jim Lovell, astronaut and Apollo 13 mission commander.
Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse explores how to engage adolescents & young adults to become independent, active, & engaged citizens in his book, "The Vanishing Adult." He is interviewed by Steven Olikara, Founder & President of the Millennial Action Project.
Book TV talks to Barbara Norrander, professor in the School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona, about her book, "The Imperfect Primary." This interview was recorded on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson and is part of Book TV's College Series.
Venture Capitalist Scott Hartley discusses his book, "The Fuzzy and the Techie," a look at the cultural divide in the tech industry. He argues for a balance between experiences verses data or context verses code.
Former Google data scientist Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, author of "Everybody Lies," uses data to explore economics, ethics, and more. He argues that our internet data can reveal who we truly are, without any inhibitions.
New America President and CEO Anne-Marie Slaughter examines the intersection of technology and foreign affairs in her book, "The Chessboard and the Web." Ms. Slaughter is interviewed by Denis McDonough, former White House Chief of Staff in the Obama Administration from 2013- 2017 and Visiting Senior Fellow for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Technology & Int'l Affairs Program.
Ali Soufan, former FBI terrorism investigator, talks about the terrorist groups that have emerged since the death of Osama bin Laden and suggests ways to deal with them. This event was held at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.
Author and New Yorker staff writer, David Grann, recalled the murders of members of the Osage Indian nation in the 1920s. The author reports that the Osage, wealthy from oil reserves on their land in Oklahoma, became murder targets. After twenty-four deaths, the newly formed FBI launched one of its first investigations. David Grann spoke at the Kansas City Public Library.
New America President and CEO Anne-Marie Slaughter examines the intersection of technology and foreign affairs in her book, "The Chessboard and the Web." Ms. Slaughter is interviewed by Denis McDonough, former White House Chief of Staff in the Obama Administration from 2013- 2017 and Visiting Senior Fellow for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Technology & Int'l Affairs Program.
