C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Hearing on Government Agency Oversight of Federal COVID-19 Response
2 hours, 6 minutesThe Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis held a hearing with U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to discuss the agency's recommendations on the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC), who chairs the select subcommittee, said in his opening remarks that the "results are alarming." Ranking Member Scalise (R-LA) said there were limitations presented in the report that needed to be recognized. Mr. Dodaro answered questions on the report's findings around transparency from the Trump administration, the need for more information on nursing homes and testing, and the reason why $1.4 billion in stimulus payments were sent to deceased people. Later, members exchanged words over wearing a face mask during committee hearings.
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Dr. Vivian Lee, "The Long Fix"
58 minutesHealth care CEO Dr. Vivian Lee looked at the American healthcare system and presented a plan for reform. This event was hosted by Town Hall Seattle in Washington.
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Impact of COVID-19 on Public Libraries
46 minutesLibrarians weighed in on how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted public libraries throughout the county. This virtual event was hosted by the annual publishing industry conference, Book Expo.
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Matthew Whitaker, "Above the Law"
40 minutesFormer Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker argued that insiders at the Justice Department tried to subvert President Trump.
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Barbara Ehrenreich, "Had I Known"
1 hour, 5 minutesBarbara Ehrenreich talked about economic inequality in the United States in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. This virtual discussion was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore.
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Anthony Townsend, "Ghost Road"
1 hour, 30 minutesCity planning expert Anthony Townsend discussed the future of autonomous vehicles. This event was hosted by Town Hall Seattle.
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Layla Saad, "Me and White Supremacy"
1 hour, 0 minute"Good Ancestor" podcast host Layla Saad addressed the issue of white supremacy and racial injustice.
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Richard Haass, "The World"
1 hour, 0 minuteCouncil on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass talked about the state of the world and the foreign policy challenges facing the United States. He was interviewed by ABC News "Nightline" co-anchor Juju Chang. This virtual event was sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Carol Anderson and Rep. Barbara Lee D-CA on Voting Rights
59 minutesAfrican 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.
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Matt Ridley, "How Innovation Works"
1 hour, 1 minuteScience writer Matt Ridley argued that America is experiencing what he calls an "innovation famine" and discussed how government policy can encourage and incentivize innovation. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.
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Samantha Irby, "Wow, No Thank You"
1 hour, 10 minutesEssayist Samantha Irby shared her thoughts on identity, body image, and her writing style. This virtual event was sponsored by Town Hall Seattle.
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Robert Gates, "Exercise of Power"
1 hour, 10 minutesFormer defense secretary Robert Gates (2006-2011) took a critical look at the use of U.S. power around the world since the end of World War Two. He discussed the topic with former defense secretary James Mattis (2017-2019). This was a virtual event hosted by the Commonwealth Club of California .
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Ralph Reed, "For God and Country"
41 minutesFaith and Freedom Coalition founder and chairman Ralph Reed discussed why evangelical Christians support President Trump.
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Booknotes: David McCullough, "Truman"
57 minutesMr. McCullough discussed his book, "Truman" published by Simon and Schuster. He discussed his research for the book, which is an exhaustive biography of the former president, spanning from a brief overview of the Truman family, his early years in farming, small business and politics, to his career after his presidency and how Truman felt returning back to citizen life.
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David McCullough, "John Adams"
56 minutesMr. McCullough talked about his book "John Adams," published by Simon and Schuster, a biography of the Founding Father and second president of the U.S. After his presentation he answered questions from members of the audience.
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Q&A: Q & A with David McCullough "1776"
1 hour, 0 minuteDavid McCullough was interviewed about his life and work as an historian and author of many publications including his most recent book, "1776," published by Simon and Schuster. The interview took place at Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Museum. Mr. McCullough discussed the importance of General Knox during the Revolutionary War. He also commented on attitudes toward education, success, technology, change, and history.
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David McCullough, "The Greater Journey"
40 minutesDavid McCullough talked about his book, "The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris." He responded to questions from members of the audience. This was an event in the History and Biography Pavilion of the 11th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. The program concluded with schedule information.
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David McCullough, "The American Spirit"
1 hour, 38 minutesPulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough presents a collection of his speeches on American principles. He speaks at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum in Boston.
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David McCullough, "The Pioneers"
53 minutesPulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough recounted the pioneers who settled the Northwest Territory, which would become the future states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
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John Bolton, "The Room Where It Happened"
30 minutesJohn Bolton, President Trump's former national security adviser, sat down with the Washington Post to discuss his book, "The Room Where it Happened."
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John Bolton's Book & Government Prepublication Reviews
15 minutesNational Security Archive director Tom Blanton talked about the battle over the publication of John Bolton's "The Room Where It Happened" and the process by which former government officials have to adhere to have their books published.
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Author Discussion on Immigration Enforcement
1 hour, 40 minutesJournalist John Washington and U.S. history and Chicano studies professor Justin Akers Chacon argued for the abolishment of the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency and changes to the judicial process for immigrants. This virtual event was sponsored by Haymarket and Verso books.
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Saikrishna Prakash, "The Living Presidency"
1 hour, 0 minuteUniversity of Virginia law professor Saikrishna Prakash argued against the expanding powers of the presidency. This program was sponsored by the CATO Institute.
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Adult Book and Author Dinner
1 hour, 15 minutesAuthors Zerlna Maxwell, "The End of Politics;" Rebecca Roanhorse, "Black Sun;" Joy Harjo, "When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through;" and Carmen Maria Machado, "The Low, Low Woods," discussed their forthcoming books. This virtual event was hosted by the annual publishing industry conference, Book Expo.
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Noah Feldman, "The Arab Winter"
1 hour, 2 minutesHarvard Law professor Noah Feldman argued that the Arab Spring was not the failure it is widely portrayed to be. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store.