C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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After Words: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can
1 hour, 0 minutePhysician and journalist Elisabeth Rosenthal examines the business side of health care in her book, "An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back." Dr. Rosenthal looks at costs for medical services and why they are 2-3 times higher in the U.S. and offers guidance to consumers on how to better navigate the healthcare system. Dr. Rosenthal is interviewed by Dr. David Blumenthal, President of the Commonwealth Fund.
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Discussion on Housing Finance Reform
50 minutesJay Powell, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, stressed that Congress needs to make changes to housing finance policy, specifically government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) in order to prevent another bailout like in 2008 from occuring. Powell's comments came during remarks at the American Enterprise Institute. Mr. Powell also outlined recommendations including more private capital and competition.
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History Bookshelf: Kathryn Smith, "The Gatekeeper"
46 minutesKathryn 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.
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James Patterson
13 minutesAuthor James Patterson talks about his writing career from the publishing industry's annual trade show, Book Expo, in New York City.
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In Depth: Herb Boyd
3 hours, 0 minuteAuthor, journalist, and history professor, Herb Boyd, will be LIVE on Book TV's In Depth on Sunday, July 2nd, from Noon-3pm ET. Prof. Boyd's books include, "Autobiography of a People," "By Any Means Necessary," and his latest, "Black Detroit: A People's History of Self-Determination." Viewers can participate by calling in during the program or by sending in their questions via e-mail (booktv@c-span.org), Twitter (@BookTV), and Facebook (facebook.com/booktv).
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Henry Olsen, "The Working Class Republican"
1 hour, 30 minutesHenry Olsen, senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, argues that Ronald Reagan not only considered himself a successor to FDR's New Deal policy but was more progressive than President Roosevelt. He further contends that Republicans need to reconnect with Reagan's vision of the New Deal in order to stay relevant.
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Testimonies of the Wrongfully Convicted "
1 hour, 15 minutesCo-editors Laura Caldwell and Leslie Klinger discuss the stories of 14 exonerated inmates in their book, "Anatomy of Innocence." Each of the exonerees retell their stories thru crime and mystery writers, including S.J. Rozan and, Michael Hervy and Gayle Lynds.
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David O. Brown, "Called to Rise"
18 minutesFormer chief of the Dallas Police Department, David O. Brown, recalls his thirty-three year career from the publishing industry's annual trade show, Book Expo, in New York City.
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Newt Gingrich, "Understanding Trump"
59 minutesFormer 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.
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The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming"
1 hour, 28 minutesPaul Hawken discusses Project Drawdown, a collection of policies, plans, and active programs to reduce carbon emissions outside of the purview of the federal government.
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History Bookshelf: Maria Olsen, "Not the Cleaver Family"
30 minutesMaria Olsen talked about her book, "Not the Cleaver Family: The New Normal in Modern American Families." She spoke from the James Michener Pavilion at the 2017 Gaithersburg Book Festival, held on the grounds of City Hall in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
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Conrad Crane, "Cassandra in Oz"
1 hour, 4 minutesConrad Crane, retired Army officer and former professor of history at West Point, talks about the creation and implementation of the military's counterinsurgency doctrine. Mr. Crane was chosen by Gen. Petraeus to head up the team that wrote the U.S. Army/Marine Corps Counterinsurgency Field Manual. Mr. Crane spoke at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
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Peter Doran, "Breaking Rockefeller"
42 minutesPeter Doran talks about the rise of Royal Dutch Shell in the early 20th Century and its efforts to successfully challenge the power of Standard Oil. He spoke at Kramerbooks and Afterwords in Washington, DC.
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A Memoir of My Body"
44 minutesRoxane Gay discusses her life, her body, and its impact on her life in her memoir, "Hunger." Ms. Gay is in conversation with Aminatou Sow, digital strategist and Co-founder of Tech LadyMafia.
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Gretchen Carlson, "Be Fierce"
15 minutesGretchen Carlson discusses her book, "Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back," from the publishing industry's annual trade show, Book Expo, in New York City.
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The Extraordinary Science Behind an Ordinary Day"
1 hour, 15 minutesPhysics professor James Kakalios explains the science and physics behind the conveniences of everyday life, from using a toaster to smartphones to high speed elevators.
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After Words: Brian Merchant, "The One Device"
1 hour, 0 minuteMotherboard senior editor Brian Merchant retraces the creation and development of the iPhone in his book, "The One Device." He is interviewed by New York Times reporter Steve Lohr.
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Pat Buchanan, "Nixon's White House Wars"
1 hour, 30 minutesPat Buchanan, former speechwriter and senior adviser to President Richard Nixon, reflects on his time working for the 37th President. He speaks at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California.
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Michael Wallis, "The Best Land Under Heaven"
1 hour, 0 minuteMichael Wallis provides a history of America's westward expansion through the ill-fated journey of the Donner Party. He speaks at the Tulsa Historical Society & Museum.
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Oddities, Biases, and Strengths of U.S
15 minutesBook 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.
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Floyd Abrams, "The Soul of the First Amendment"
1 hour, 15 minutesNew York University Law Professor Floyd Abrams examines free speech and the first amendment in his book, "The 'Soul of the First Amendment." He is in conversation with Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center.
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Masha Gessen
1 hour, 1 minuteAuthor Masha Gessen ("The Man Without a Face," "The Future Is History") delivers the Arthur Miller Lecture followed by an interview with Samantha Bee as part of the 2017 PEN World Voices Festival.
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David Davenport, "Rugged Individualism"
1 hour, 1 minuteDavid Davenport, former president of Pepperdine University and Hoover Institution fellow, talks about the history of American individualism and questions whether it can survive in the country today.
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Panel on Race in America with April Ryan
1 hour, 43 minutesApril Ryan, Washington Bureau chief for American Urban Radio Networks and author of "At Mama's Knee" and "The Presidency in Black and White" moderates a panel discussion on race in America with authors Mary Frances Berry, author "Five Dollars and a Pork Chop Sandwich"; Avis Jones-DeWeever, author of "How Exceptional Black Women Lead"; Wesley Lowery, author of "They Can't Kill Us All"; and Julianne Malveaux, author of "Are We Better Off?"
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Bob Weil, Editor-in-Chief of Liveright
11 minutesBob Weil, editor-in-chief of Liveright, previews several of the publishing house's 2017 fall titles, from the publishing industry's annual trade show, Book Expo, in New York City.