Henry 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.
Labor reporter Steve Early talks about the city of Richmond, California, and the efforts by its citizens to transform the city and its relationship with Chevron, which dominates the economy there. Mr. Early spoke at Red Emma's Bookstore in Baltimore.
Author Gary Stuart talked about his book Miranda: The Story of America's Right to Remain Silent, in which he provides insight into the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona and how it changed interactions between civilians and law enforcement.
Arizona Senator Jeff Flake discussed his book, "Conscience of a Conservative" which calls for a return to core principles of conservatism. He was interviewed by S.E. Cupp New York Daily News Columnist and host of HLN's Cupp Unfiltered.
UCLA African American studies professor, James Hudson, sat down with Book TV to talk about his book, "Bankers and Empire: How Wall Street Colonized the Caribbean." This interview, part of Book TV's College Series, was recorded on the campus of UCLA.
Yale University history professor, Timothy Snyder, reflects on how many democracies failed throughout Europe during the 20th century and how these specific cases can be used as lessons for maintaining our own democracy today. He speaks at the National Churchill Library and Center at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
American University Law Professor Angela Davis explores the US criminal justice system's impact on African American boys and men in, "Policing the Black Man." The book is a compilation of 12 essays by leading criminal justice scholars and legal experts writing on several areas of race and law including racial profiling, implicit bias, the power of police and prosecutors, and mass incarceration. Contributing authors include, Bryan Stevenson, Director of the Equal Justice Institute and NYU Law Professor, Sherrilyn Ifill, NAACP Legal Defense Fund President and Jeremy Travis former President of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Former skinhead Christian Picciolini recalls his life as a member of the first neo-Nazi skinhead gang in his book, "Romantic Violence: Memoirs of an American Skinhead." He describes his rise to leadership positions and why he left the skinheads six years later. He is the co-founder of the organization Life After Hate. Mr. Picciolini is in conversation with Abraham H. Foxman, former director of the Anti-Defamation League and the Museum of Jewish Heritage's Director of the Center for the Study of Anti-Semitism.
Gretchen 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.
Fortune executive editor Adam Lashinsky reports on the rise of Uber, the richest Silicon Valley startup and it's CEO Travis Kalanick. Uber reports having 80 million users, operating in 77 countries, & worth $69 billion dollars. He is in conversation with Kara Swisher, executive editor of Recode.
A book release party for Carl Cannon, Washington bureau chief for RealClearPolitics, who provides a history of the United States through 365 events, one for each day of the calendar year. He meets guests and provides remarks about his book at the Hoover Institution in Washington, DC.
Journalist Milo Yiannopoulos discusses his book, "Dangerous" which explores free speech. He is interviewed by Marji Ross President and Publisher of Regnery.
James O'Keefe, founder and president of Project Veritas, sat down with Book TV to discuss his book, "Breakthrough: Our Guerilla War to Expose Fraud and Save Democracy."
David Baron reports on the solar eclipse of 1878 and the lives of three American scientists who sought to gain knowledge and noteriety from the rare celestial event.
Journalist Milo Yiannopoulos discusses his book, "Dangerous" which explores free speech. He is interviewed by Marji Ross President and Publisher of Regnery.
UCLA African American studies professor, James Hudson, sat down with Book TV to talk about his book, "Bankers and Empire: How Wall Street Colonized the Caribbean." This interview, part of Book TV's College Series, was recorded on the campus of UCLA.
Former professional tennis player James Blake provided a history of political activism and professional athletes. The author, who was mistakenly handcuffed by a police man in New York City in 2015, offered his thoughts on the role athletes can play in championing political and social movements.
Pete Souza, chief official White House photographer for President Obama, recalls his eight years photographing the President from the publishing industry's annual trade show, Book Expo, in New York City.
Journalist Milo Yiannopoulos discusses his book, "Dangerous" which explores free speech. He is interviewed by Marji Ross President and Publisher of Regnery.
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.
Andy 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."
A book release party for Carl Cannon, Washington bureau chief for RealClearPolitics, who provides a history of the United States through 365 events, one for each day of the calendar year. He meets guests and provides remarks about his book at the Hoover Institution in Washington, DC.
David Goodhart, founder and former editor of Prospect magazine, talks about the "values divide" in England that led to Brexit. He spoke at the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC.
