C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Summit on Human Exploration of Mars
1 hour, 51 minutesAstrophysicists, aerospace engineers, and space policy experts 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. Panelists discussed the challenges to, benefits of, and recent advancements toward a manned Mars mission. Some of them also took questions from the audience, most of which were other members of the space exploration and education community.
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HERITAGE GOVT POLICIES & POVERTY
56 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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FSU - Hurricanes & Tornadoes in Warm World
1 hour, 8 minutesAuthor and Geographer James Elsner says increasing ocean warmth is making hurricanes stronger, and that tornadoes are coming in bigger and more powerful bunches. Elsner is the President and CEO of Climatek, a company that develops software for hurricane & tornado risk models that are used by insurance companies to set rates. He addressed an audience at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Lab in mid July.
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Sen. Dick Durbin D-IL at Chicago City Club
48 minutesSen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) spoke at an event hosted by the City Club of Chicago on efforts to curb gun violence in Chicago. He outlined the link between the lack of jobs in poor communities with gun violence. Sen. Durbin also talked about the importance of mental health services for those who witnessed violent crime at a young age.
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Washington Journal: Jeremi Suri
24 minutesAuthor and history professor Jeremi Suri, discusses his book "The Impossible Presidency: The Rise and Fall of America's Highest Office".
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Urban Superintendents Academy Conference
58 minutesA conference of urban school superintendents is held featuring remarks by educators and authors on topics including the challenges toward achieving educational equity among school systems and the so-called school-to-prison pipeline.
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Foundation for Defense of Democracies North Korea
24 minutesThe Foundation for Defense of Democracies held a discussion with policy experts on the current status of North Korea's ambitions to become a nuclear power and where the world stands including the U.S. on trying to prevent a nuclear armed North Korea. The experts including two former State and Treasury Department officials outlined potential policy options.
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Public Affairs Events
2 hours, 1 minutePublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Urban Superintendents Academy Conference
2 hours, 2 minutesA conference of urban school superintendents is held featuring remarks by educators and authors on topics including the challenges toward achieving educational equity among school systems and the so-called school-to-prison pipeline.
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Public Employee Rights
1 hour, 4 minutesThe constitutionality of compulsory union fees required by all public employees - regardless of their membership - was the focus of a discussion at the Heritage Foundation. Speakers included the lead plaintiff in a 2016 Supreme Court case that resulted in a 4-4 ruling, as well as attorneys involved in two related cases the High Court may agree to hear.
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FSU - Hurricanes & Tornadoes in Warm World
1 hour, 9 minutesAuthor and Geographer James Elsner says increasing ocean warmth is making hurricanes stronger, and that tornadoes are coming in bigger and more powerful bunches. Elsner is the President and CEO of Climatek, a company that develops software for hurricane & tornado risk models that are used by insurance companies to set rates. He addressed an audience at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Lab in mid July.
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HERITAGE GOVT POLICIES & POVERTY
1 hour, 21 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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In Depth: Matt Taibbi
2 hours, 57 minutesAuthor and journalist, Matt Taibbi, will be our guest on In Depth on Sunday, June 4th, from Noon-3pm ET. Mr. Taibbi, a contributor to Rolling Stone magazine, is the author of several books, including "Smells Like Dead Elephants," "The Great Derangement," and "Griftopia." His most recent book is "Insane Clown President: Dispatches from the 2016 Circus." 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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Rep. Jim Costa D-CA
4 minutes2017 Summer Reading: Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA)
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In Depth: KrisAnne Hall
2 hours, 59 minutesAuthor and attorney, KrisAnne Hall, will be LIVE on Book TV's In Depth on Sunday, August 6th, from Noon-3pm ET. She is the author of several books, including "Essential Stories for Junior Patriots," "In Defense of Liberty," and "Sovereign Duty." 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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In Depth: Herb Boyd
3 hours, 2 minutesAuthor, 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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In Depth: Matt Taibbi
2 hours, 58 minutesAuthor and journalist, Matt Taibbi, will be our guest on In Depth on Sunday, June 4th, from Noon-3pm ET. Mr. Taibbi, a contributor to Rolling Stone magazine, is the author of several books, including "Smells Like Dead Elephants," "The Great Derangement," and "Griftopia." His most recent book is "Insane Clown President: Dispatches from the 2016 Circus." 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).