A Senate Appropriations subcommittee heard from leaders of the National Institutes of Health about some of the medical research taking place to combat diseases. NIH director, Dr. Francis Collins, was joined by several of the institute's directors to talk about their respective work in areas including diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, cystic fibrosis, cancer research and opioid addiction. The hearing was held to discuss the president's 2018 budget request for the NIH which calls for a 22% decrease in funding. The subcommittee is chaired by Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO).
Sharon Weinberger talked about her book, "The Imagineers of War: The Untold Story of DARPA, the Pentagon Agency That Changed the World." She spoke from the James Michener Pavilion at the 2017 Gaithersburg Book Festival, held on the grounds of City Hall in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Garrett Graff looks at the U.S. government's Doomsday plans that have been in development for the past sixty years. The author reports on how the government would to continue to operate in the wake of a catastrophic attack and the numerous bunkers that have sat ready since the Cold War that would house government officials. He speaks at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
Video game developer, Zoe Quinn, discusses her book, "Crash Override: How Gamergate (Nearly) Destroyed My Life, and How We Can Win the Fight Against Online Hate," from the publishing industry's annual trade show, Book Expo, in New York City.
Steve Twomey provides a history of the twelve days leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He speaks at the Roosevelt Reading Festival hosted by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York.
Adrian Miller, former special assistant to President Bill Clinton, recalls the many African-Americans who worked in food service at the White House. He speaks at the Roosevelt Reading Festival hosted by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York.
Howard Blum recalls the life of American debutante turned spy, Betty Pack. He speaks at the Roosevelt Reading Festival hosted by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York.
Kathryn Smith looks at the life of Marguerirte "Missy" Lehand, considered President Franklin D. Roosevelt's closest personal and professional confidante. She speaks at the Roosevelt Reading Festival hosted by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York.
Geraldine Hawkins recounts the life of Elliott Roosevelt, father of Eleanor Roosevelt.. She speaks at the Roosevelt Reading Festival hosted by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joseph Lelyveld looks at the final months of the life of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He speaks at the Roosevelt Reading Festival hosted by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York.
Actor Alan Alda discusses his book, "If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating," from the publishing industry's annual trade show, Book Expo, in New York City.
Resident physician Rachel Pearson recounts her experience with the health care system as a resident in her memoir, "No Apparent Distress." Dr. Pearson discusses mistakes in caring for patients and the inequality in care for the poor.
Author and activist, Herb Boyd, provides a history of African-Americans in Detroit; from the Great Migration to today. He's joined in conversation by Rita Kiki Edozie, professor of international relations and African affairs at Michigan State University. They speak at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.
Former Speaker of the House and presidential candidate Newt Gingrich discusses his book, "Understanding Trump." Mr. Gingrich talks about his experiences with Donald Trump during the campaign through his transition to President of the United State. He is interviewed by Jonathan Salant, Washington Correspondent for NJ Advance Media.
Financial expert Rachel Schneider and Economics Professor Jonathan Morduch report on how low to moderate income families manage money in their book, "The Financial Diaries: How American Families Cope in a World of Uncertainty." Ms. Schneider and Professor Morduch conducted a study of 235 families, tracking their earnings, spending, savings, and borrowing habits for one year. Ms. Schneider and Professor Morduch are interviewed by Kathryn Edin, author of "$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America and Professor of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University.
Mark Pendergrast explores urban revitalization in Atlanta and its impact on the communities living in the city in his book, "City on the Verge." Atlanta is embarking upon a long term project to build a 22 mile beltline around the city, incorporating street cars and parks connected by trails.
Steve Twomey provides a history of the twelve days leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He speaks at the Roosevelt Reading Festival hosted by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York.
Adrian Miller, former special assistant to President Bill Clinton, recalls the many African-Americans who worked in food service at the White House. He speaks at the Roosevelt Reading Festival hosted by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York.
Howard Blum recalls the life of American debutante turned spy, Betty Pack. He speaks at the Roosevelt Reading Festival hosted by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York.
Kathryn Smith looks at the life of Marguerirte "Missy" Lehand, considered President Franklin D. Roosevelt's closest personal and professional confidante. She speaks at the Roosevelt Reading Festival hosted by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York.
Geraldine Hawkins recounts the life of Elliott Roosevelt, father of Eleanor Roosevelt.. She speaks at the Roosevelt Reading Festival hosted by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joseph Lelyveld looks at the final months of the life of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He speaks at the Roosevelt Reading Festival hosted by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York.
"Black Hawk Down" and "Killing Pablo" author, Mark Bowden, talks about his latest book, "Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam." This event is part of the Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in the city.
Richard Rothstein, research associate of the Economic Policy Institute, argues that local, state, and federal legislation has been responsible for America's segregated cities. He is joined in conversation by National Book Award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
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."
