C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Senate Hearing on Broadband Access and Capabilities During Pandemic
2 hours, 34 minutesThe Senate Commerce Committee convened a hearing to examine broadband access and capabilities amid the coronavirus pandemic. Witnesses included executives from the telecommunications and broadband industries who provided testimony on additional funding needed for rural and tribal communities, better tools for students and teachers, and coordination between the FCC and private broadband companies. Committee members asked questions in-person and virtually.
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Massachusetts Gov. Baker Holds Coronavirus Briefing
53 minutesMassachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov Baker announced his plans to expand testing abilities throughout the state in the hopes of being the largest and highest tester on a per capita basis in the world. The governor explained how pivotal testing will be for Massachusetts as it plans to enter phase one of its reopening plan next week. Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders spoke about the state issuing a public order for what is being called the "pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome," which may be tied to coronavirus. Massachusetts is currently moderating nine cases across the state and collecting data.
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Wisconsin Gov. Evers Holds Coronavirus Briefing
1 hour, 15 minutesWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic a day after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the governor's stay-at-home order. While asking people to continue mitigation measures in the state, the governor addressed the court's 4-3 ruling, saying, "Republican legislators have convinced four of our Supreme Court justices to throw our state into chaos." The governor added that while "the Supreme Court may have changed the rules for how we operate, they sure the heck didn't change how viruses operate."
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Washington Journal: Dr. David Kimberlin
56 minutesDr. David Kimberlin, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Chair at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, discussed how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting children.
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House Minority Leader McCarthy Holds Briefing
7 minutesHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) holds a briefing on the legislative agenda on the day the House votes on a $3 trillion economic aid bill and remote voting by proxy.
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House Minority Leader McCarthy Holds Briefing
17 minutesHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) holds a briefing on the legislative agenda on the day the House votes on a $3 trillion economic aid bill and remote voting by proxy.
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Missouri Gov. Parson Holds Coronavirus Briefing
45 minutesMissouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Parson spoke at length about the state's legislative session and working to pass bills that are and are not related to coronavirus. He also addressed the severe storms that passed through the state and said they are prepared to handle the damage claims despite the virus.
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President Trump on Coronavirus Vaccine Development
37 minutesPresident Trump delivers remarks at the White House on development of a coronavirus vaccine.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Holds Coronavirus Briefing
1 hour, 1 minuteIllinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) held a news conference on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor said all 12 regions in Illinois are on track to move to phase three of the state's five-phased reopening plan by the end of May. Phase three would allow manufacturing, offices, retail and beauty salons to open at a limited capacity. Gov. Pritzker also addressed local officials refusing to comply with stay-at-home orders saying, "there will be consequences" and threatened to pull funding for towns that do not follow state guidance. Gov. Pritzker began self-quarantine this week after a member of his staff tested positive for COVID-19.
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Washington Journal: Dr. David Kimberlin
22 minutesDr. David Kimberlin, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Chair at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, discussed how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting children.
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White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing
34 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds a briefing while the House of Representatives debates and votes on a $3 trillion economic aid bill in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Campaign 2020: Joe Biden Holds COVID-19 Town Hall with Democratic Governors
47 minutes2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden held a virtual town hall on the coronavirus pandemic featuring three Democratic governors: Michigan's Gretchen Whitmer, New Jersey's Phil Murphy and Connecticut's Ned Lamont. They talked about the how their states were managing the spread of the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19 and responding to the clinical needs of COVID-19 patients as well as the economic fallout from virus-related business and public facility closures. The event was hosted from Mr. Biden's home in Wilmington, Delaware.
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President Trump on Coronavirus Vaccine Development
37 minutesPresident Trump delivered remarks in the Rose Garden on the development of a coronavirus vaccine. He announced the top officials of the newly-established White House vaccine initiative, "Operation Warp Speed," tasked to identify, manufacture and distribute an effective vaccine. The president told reporters that he hopes to have a vaccine by the end of the year or shortly thereafter. Former GlaxoSmithKline executive Dr. Moncef Slaoui will serve as chief scientist of the initiative and U.S. Army Materiel Command head Gen. Gustave Perna will serve as the chief operating officer.
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New York Gov. Cuomo Holds Coronavirus Briefing
45 minutesNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Cuomo announced the regions of New York that are entering phase one of reopening today and the guidelines businesses must follow. He also announced, in coordination with neighboring states, the opening of beaches for Memorial Day weekend. The governor continued to stress the importance of receiving federal funding for the state to pay frontline workers. Gov. Cuomo also talked about the evolution of understanding the coronavirus, saying New York was now seeing it in cases of children, impacting their blood vessels, and causing organ damage in adults.
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House Minority Leader McCarthy Holds Briefing
18 minutesAhead of a historic vote in the House, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) held his weekly news conference with reporters on Capitol Hill where he talked about the $3 trillion dollar economic aid bill and remote voting - two issues being debated on the floor. He said the bills were "the real diversion" and "a vote that will go no where." He also answered questions about his upcoming meeting with President Trump at Camp David and on whether he'll support Rep. Steve King's (R-IA) bid for reassignment to committee if he wins re-election.
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House Financial Services Discussion with Financial Regulators
1 hour, 21 minutesA House Financial Services subcommittee held a virtual discussion to hear from financial regulators on their response efforts to the coronavirus pandemic. Witnesses included Federal Reserve Board Supervision Vice Chair Randal Quarles, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chair Jelena McWilliams, National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Chair Rodney Hood and Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting. Financial regulators were asked about Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for small businesses, Federal Reserve lending programs, assisting U.S. territories, and efforts to help community banks and credit unions.
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The Communicators: Future of Transportation with "Hop Skip Go" co-author Stephen Baker
29 minutesA look at the future of transportation -- from printable 3-D cars to tiny helicopters that carry one person -- with "Hop. Slip, Go" co-author Stephen Baker.
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Washington Journal Primetime: Dr. William Schaffner
29 minutesDr. William Schaffner, Vanderbilt University preventative medicine & infectious diseases professor, joined to talk about the latest developments in research on the effects of COVID-19 on the human body. He also talked about research into the effectiveness of masks and other facial coverings in slowing the spread of the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19, and took questions from viewers on the disease.
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Books about Technology
1 hour, 29 minutesBook TV looked at books about technology.
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Jamie Metzl, "Hacking Darwin"
1 hour, 9 minutesAtlantic Council senior fellow Jamie Metzl looked at the future of genetic engineering and discussed if that technology can be used in the fight against COVID-19. During this virtual book event, Mr. Metzl was joined by George Church, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School.
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Alex Kantrowitz, "Always Day One"
1 hour, 1 minuteBuzzfeed News senior technology reporter Alex Kantrowitz provided a look at the inner workings and business strategies of large tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, and Google. This virtual event was hosted by IVY.
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After Words: Jim McKelvey, "The Innovation Stack"
1 hour, 2 minutesSquare co-founder Jim McKelvey offered his thoughts on innovation and competition for startup businesses. He was interviewed by Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski.
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The Communicators: Scott Kupor
32 minutesScott Kupor, managing partner at the venture capital firm Andreesen Horowitz, talked about the role that venture capitalists play in Silicon Valley and the process that start-ups go through to acquire funding.
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Michael Arceneaux, "I Don't Want to Die Poor"
46 minutesEssayist Michael Arceneaux detailed his economic struggles with student debt. This was a virtual author program.
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Books about Technology
1 hour, 30 minutesBook TV looked at books about technology.
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Jamie Metzl, "Hacking Darwin"
1 hour, 9 minutesAtlantic Council senior fellow Jamie Metzl looked at the future of genetic engineering and discussed if that technology can be used in the fight against COVID-19. During this virtual book event, Mr. Metzl was joined by George Church, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School.
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Alex Kantrowitz, "Always Day One"
1 hour, 2 minutesBuzzfeed News senior technology reporter Alex Kantrowitz provided a look at the inner workings and business strategies of large tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, and Google. This virtual event was hosted by IVY.
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After Words: Jim McKelvey, "The Innovation Stack"
1 hour, 1 minuteSquare co-founder Jim McKelvey offered his thoughts on innovation and competition for startup businesses. He was interviewed by Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski.
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The Communicators: Scott Kupor
32 minutesScott Kupor, managing partner at the venture capital firm Andreesen Horowitz, talked about the role that venture capitalists play in Silicon Valley and the process that start-ups go through to acquire funding.