C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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History Bookshelf: Andrew Carroll, "My Fellow Soldiers"
1 hour, 1 minuteAndrew Carroll, founder of the Legacy Project that archives war correspondences, looks at World War I through the eyes of General John Pershing, U.S. Commander in Europe. He speaks at the National World War I Museum & Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Kenya Elections
1 hour, 37 minutesTwo veteran journalists from Voice of America discussed their coverage on the ground during the recent general elections in Kenya at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Panelists agreed that the overal election was seen as positive and much more efficient than in previous elections. Other topics included campaign financing, women represenation in parliament, the youth vote, and the opposition leader's court case claiming the election results were hacked. Kenya's ambassador to the U.S. was also in attendance and asked the panelists a few questions later in the program.
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Westminster College - Future of the Army
1 hour, 14 minutesGen. David Perkins is responsible for selecting, recruiting and training U.S. Army forces. His job is to predict where future fighting will occur, then train and prepare for it. He spoke at Westminster College in Salt Lake City about developing leaders to succeed on an international stage. The event was hosted by the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy and Westminster College.
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Senate Environment Committee on Water Infrastructure
1 hour, 36 minutesThe issue of water infrastructure financing and safe drinking water was the focus of a hearing of a Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee. Members heard from representatives with a local utility and metropolitan planning board on their recommendations for funding and modernizing the nation's water systems. Also speaking was a resident of Arkansas who talked about his family's problems getting access to safe drinking water and the help he received from a rural government assistance program that installed well systems in his community. The subcommittee is chaired by Sen. John Boozman (R-AR).
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HERITAGE GOVT POLICIES & POVERTY
58 minutesThe Heritage Foundation hosted a forum assessing the impact of government policies and regulations on poverty. This portion of the event included a panel discussion with economists and policy experts. They argued that occupational licensing and efforts to eliminate payday loans have a negative impact on low-income Americans. In addition, Heritage Foundation policy analyst Jason Snead discussed the economic benefits of ride-sharing companies, specifically Uber, to the working class.
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7th Circuit Judicial Conf - Future of Law Schools
1 hour, 20 minutesFormer judges from the Colorado and Indiana Supreme Courts joined an Indiana University law school professor to discuss the future of Law Schools. This panel was part of the Seventh Circuit Bar Association Annual Meeting held in Indianapolis on May 1.
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Teen Road Safety
45 minutesThe Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) announced the results of their Teen Road Safety Assessment initiative at the National Press Club. Roadway safety experts, students, and teachers spoke about their efforts to improve traffic safety in their communities.
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House Homeland Security Subcmte. Hearing on Border Security Technology
1 hour, 28 minutesHomeland Security officials with the Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection agencies talked to lawmakers on the Hill about various technologies they're using to secure the nation's borders. During the hearing, Customs and Border Protection's Field Operations Executive Assistant Commissioner Todd Owen said the smuggling of the dangerous drug fentanyl into the U.S. via the courier system from China is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately. Mr. Owen's added that the CBP has conducted testing on the drug that comes from both China and across the U.S. southern border and the Chinese drug is much more potent. His comments came during a hearing before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security examining border security technology. Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ) chairs the committee while Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) served as the acting ranking member for this hearing.
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Summit on Human Exploration of Mars
2 hours, 10 minutesAerospace engineers and science educators were among the speakers at the fifth annual conference on human exploration of Mars hosted by Explore Mars, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping spawn a manned mission to Mars in the 2030s. Discussions in this second session of the conference focused on international advancements toward a manned Mars mission and the role of education in science, math, and related fields in preparing a future generation of astronauts and engineers.
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Ebola Epidemic Report
1 hour, 29 minutesThe Center for Global Development (CGD) held a discussion on the findings of its new report on effective international coordination and collaboration in fighting Ebola outbreaks. Doctors and public health officials talked about ongoing research, treatment and response efforts, and what they need in order to best address current and future epidemics.
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Deepak Singh, "How May I Help You?"
31 minutesDeepak Singh talks about his experiences working in the service sector in the United States. Mr. Singh, who has an MBA, worked for the BBC, the WHO, and UNICEF before coming to the U.S., but the only job he was offered in America was at an electronics shop, making minimum wage. He tells his story and the stories of his American colleagues who are trying to survive in America's service economy. Mr. Singh spoke at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Donald Liebenberg on the Solar Eclipse
6 minutesDonald Liebenberg, an adjunct professor of physics and astronomy at Clemson University in South Carolina, talked about his 26 previous times observing total solar eclipses, and what he was looking for while observing his 27th such eclipse on August 21, 2017.
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Campaign 2018: Andy Puzder, "Job Creation"
35 minutesAndy Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants and President Trump's first nominee for Labor Secretary, discussed his book, "Job Creation: How It Really Works and Why Government Doesn't Understand It."
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Why Manufacturing Still Matters"
1 hour, 0 minuteJournalist Louis Uchitelle reports on manufacturing in America today in his book, "Making It: Why Manufacturing Still Matters." He is in conversation with Jeff Madrick, contributor to the New York Review of Books.
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Angela Speck on the Solar Eclipse
10 minutesUniversity of Missouri Astronomy Director Angela Speck talked about the science of the total solar eclipse that was expected on August 21, 2017, and about her work as a member of the national board governing research and public outreach for the eclipse. She told viewers what they could expect to see as the phenomenon happened, and about the significance of the scientific community's research on the eclipse.
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Amy Goldstein, "Janesville"
1 hour, 23 minutesAmy Goldstein, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for the Washington Post, talks about the devastation caused by the closing of a GM assembly plant in Janesville, Wisconsin, during the Great Recession. The plant, which had been operating in the town since 1923, provided, at its peak, 7,000 jobs for residents in and near Janesville. Amy Golstein spoke at the Hedberg Public Library in Janesville.
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Deepak Singh, "How May I Help You?"
31 minutesDeepak Singh talks about his experiences working in the service sector in the United States. Mr. Singh, who has an MBA, worked for the BBC, the WHO, and UNICEF before coming to the U.S., but the only job he was offered in America was at an electronics shop, making minimum wage. He tells his story and the stories of his American colleagues who are trying to survive in America's service economy. Mr. Singh spoke at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Donald Liebenberg on the Solar Eclipse
6 minutesDonald Liebenberg, an adjunct professor of physics and astronomy at Clemson University in South Carolina, talked about his 26 previous times observing total solar eclipses, and what he was looking for while observing his 27th such eclipse on August 21, 2017.
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Campaign 2018: Andy Puzder, "Job Creation"
33 minutesAndy Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants and President Trump's first nominee for Labor Secretary, discussed his book, "Job Creation: How It Really Works and Why Government Doesn't Understand It."
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Why Manufacturing Still Matters"
1 hour, 1 minuteJournalist Louis Uchitelle reports on manufacturing in America today in his book, "Making It: Why Manufacturing Still Matters." He is in conversation with Jeff Madrick, contributor to the New York Review of Books.
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Angela Speck on the Solar Eclipse
9 minutesUniversity of Missouri Astronomy Director Angela Speck talked about the science of the total solar eclipse that was expected on August 21, 2017, and about her work as a member of the national board governing research and public outreach for the eclipse. She told viewers what they could expect to see as the phenomenon happened, and about the significance of the scientific community's research on the eclipse.
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Amy Goldstein, "Janesville"
1 hour, 23 minutesAmy Goldstein, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for the Washington Post, talks about the devastation caused by the closing of a GM assembly plant in Janesville, Wisconsin, during the Great Recession. The plant, which had been operating in the town since 1923, provided, at its peak, 7,000 jobs for residents in and near Janesville. Amy Golstein spoke at the Hedberg Public Library in Janesville.
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Deepak Singh, "How May I Help You?"
31 minutesDeepak Singh talks about his experiences working in the service sector in the United States. Mr. Singh, who has an MBA, worked for the BBC, the WHO, and UNICEF before coming to the U.S., but the only job he was offered in America was at an electronics shop, making minimum wage. He tells his story and the stories of his American colleagues who are trying to survive in America's service economy. Mr. Singh spoke at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Donald Liebenberg on the Solar Eclipse
6 minutesDonald Liebenberg, an adjunct professor of physics and astronomy at Clemson University in South Carolina, talked about his 26 previous times observing total solar eclipses, and what he was looking for while observing his 27th such eclipse on August 21, 2017.
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Campaign 2018: Andy Puzder, "Job Creation"
33 minutesAndy Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants and President Trump's first nominee for Labor Secretary, discussed his book, "Job Creation: How It Really Works and Why Government Doesn't Understand It."
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Why Manufacturing Still Matters"
1 hour, 1 minuteJournalist Louis Uchitelle reports on manufacturing in America today in his book, "Making It: Why Manufacturing Still Matters." He is in conversation with Jeff Madrick, contributor to the New York Review of Books.
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Angela Speck on the Solar Eclipse
9 minutesUniversity of Missouri Astronomy Director Angela Speck talked about the science of the total solar eclipse that was expected on August 21, 2017, and about her work as a member of the national board governing research and public outreach for the eclipse. She told viewers what they could expect to see as the phenomenon happened, and about the significance of the scientific community's research on the eclipse.
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Amy Goldstein, "Janesville"
1 hour, 23 minutesAmy Goldstein, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for the Washington Post, talks about the devastation caused by the closing of a GM assembly plant in Janesville, Wisconsin, during the Great Recession. The plant, which had been operating in the town since 1923, provided, at its peak, 7,000 jobs for residents in and near Janesville. Amy Golstein spoke at the Hedberg Public Library in Janesville.