Esther Safran Foer remembered her childhood as the daughter of Holocaust survivors and her search for lost family members. This was a virtual event hosted by the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City.
NASA astronaut and scientist Kate Greene recalled her experiences living in a simulated Martian environment. This event was hosted by the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.
Former Clinton Administration Secretary of Labor Robert Reich argued that our economic and political systems are rigged to favor the rich and powerful. This virtual discussion was hosted by Harvard Book Store.
Douglas Murray, associate editor at The Spectator, talked about BREXIT, the culture wars in the United Kingdom, and the impact of COVID-19 on that country. This virtual discussion was hosted by the Manhattan Institute.
Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza offered her thoughts on organizing and building long term grassroots movements. This virtual event was sponsored by One World Ideas in New York City.
Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens, research director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington University, talked about the life and radical theology of American imam Anwar al-Awlaki, who was killed in a drone strike by the U.S. government in 2011. This virtual event was hosted by George Washington University.
Astrophysicist Mario Livio looked at the scientific discoveries of Galileo that challenged conventional thinking during his time. This event was hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Washington Post fact checkers Glenn Kessler, Salvador Rizzo, and Meg Kelly discussed their compilation of more than 16000 misstatements made by President Trump. This virtual event was sponsored by Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
Author and historian Jill Lepore offered her thoughts on the historical legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Author Tom Wolfe spent a day in Washington, D.C. to discuss and promote his new novel, "I Am Charlotte Simmons," published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Book TV accompanied Mr. Wolfe as he appeared at the Aspen Institute and was a guest on WMAU public radio's Diane Rehm Show. The novel concerns the state of affairs at institutions of higher learning in the United States, and the rude awakening of a previously sheltered young woman. Tom Wolfe traveled to many colleges before writing this novel, and he contends that casual sex dominates the social lives of most students.
Tom Wolfe presented a lecture titled, "What's Southern Today?" He argued that Southern Americans have a much more common-sense approach to life than other Americans. He recounted his experiences growing up in Richmond, Virginia and described what he has observed traveling through the Southern states. Mr. Wolfe also talked about the influence the region has had on his writing. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. Tom Wolfe's books include The Right Stuff, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, and The Bonfire of the Vanities. His latest book is I Am Charlotte Simmons
Tom Wolfe spoke about his novel, Back to Blood, in which he presented several observations on the city of Miami. He spoke at the 2012 Miami Book Fair International, held annually on the campus of Miami Dade College.
Melville House co-publisher Dennis Johnson led a discussion with Jessica Bagnulo, co-owner of Greenlight Bookstore, and Johnny Temple, publisher at Akashic Books, about the impact of the coronavirus shutdown.
Economics professor Bryan Caplan argued that the main function of higher education has become more about educational credentials and less about ensuring that students are prepared with skills for the job market. He is interviewed by the Chronicle of Higher Education senior writer Scott Carlson.
New Yorker staff writer Masha Gessen provided her take on life in the U.S. since the election of President Trump. This event was hosted by Politics & Prose bookstore.
African American studies professor Carol Anderson, author of "One Person, No Vote," discussed voting rights in the U.S. with Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA). This event was hosted by the Bay Area Book Festival.
Economics professor Bryan Caplan argued that the main function of higher education has become more about educational credentials and less about ensuring that students are prepared with skills for the job market. He is interviewed by the Chronicle of Higher Education senior writer Scott Carlson.
Author and economist Dean Baker talked about reopening the economy after the COVID-19 shutdown. This virtual event was hosted by the New Republic magazine.
University of California Hastings College of Law professor Hadar Aviram looked at California's parole system through the life sentences given to those involved in the Manson Family murders. This was a virtual event hosted by Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver.
Economics professor Bryan Caplan argued that the main function of higher education has become more about educational credentials and less about ensuring that students are prepared with skills for the job market. He is interviewed by the Chronicle of Higher Education senior writer Scott Carlson.
Senior advisor for former Vice President Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign Symone Sanders offers her thoughts on how Americans can use their voices for change. This virtual event was sponsored by Georgetown University.
Christian Brose, former staff director of the Senate Armed Services Committee, talked about the future of high-tech warfare. This virtual discussion was hosted by the Hudson Institute.
Author and American University professor Ibram Kendi weighed in on racial equity in America before, during, and after COVID-19. This virtual program was sponsored by the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
Brad Meltzer recounted the failed attempt to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln in Baltimore en route to his inauguration in 1861. This was a virtual program hosted by Books & Books bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida.
