Dartmouth College history professor Colin Calloway looked at George Washington's relationships with Native American leaders. This virtual author program was hosted by George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Historian Eric Cervini recalled Frank Kameny's fight for gay rights after being dismissed from his federal job in 1957 due to his sexual orientation. This was a virtual event hosted by Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan,
Retired admiral James Stavridis talked about his naval career, global security, and leadership. Adm. Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander for Global Operations at NATO, is the author of "Command at Sea," "The Accidental Admiral," and "Sailing True North: Ten Admirals and the Voyage of Character."
State University of New York economics professor Stephanie Kelton and HuffPost senior reporter Zachary Carter talked about modern economic theories and whether they hold up today. This virtual event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore.
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.
Youth activist and author Jamil Jivani and the Manhattan Institute's Coleman Hughes and Rafael Mangual offered their thoughts on race, riots, and the police. This is virtual event hosted by the Manhattan Institute in New York City.
Political consultants Harlan Hill and Ryan Girdusky offered their thoughts on the rise of nationalist populist movements in the U.S. and abroad. This virtual event was sponsored by SAFE Boston.
UC Berkeley Center for Right-Wing Studies Chair Lawrence Rosenthal chronicled the history of the Alt Right and its role in politics today. This virtual event was sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC Berkeley.
National 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.
Former Charlottesville, Virginia Mayor Michael Signer chronicled the events that led up to the tragedy following the Unite the Right rally in 2017. This virtual event was sponsored by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
American Interest contributing editor Tara Burton offered her thoughts on why some Americans are moving away from traditional religion. This virtual program was sponsored by the Strand Bookstore in New York City.
Author and commentator William F. Buckley, Jr. talked about his compendium titled "Happy Days Were Here Again," published by Random House. The book is a collection of more than 120 articles and speeches written between 1985 and 1993. Beginning with Mr. Buckley's 1950 Class Day speech while a student at Yale, he addresses the Cold War, the passing of friends, the joys of sailing the open seas, liberty, and the comfort of faith. The selections, edited by his sister Patricia Bozell, include commentary from the author that provides historical context for his speeches.
Mr. Buckley and his long-time editor spoke about his new book, "The Right Word: About the Uses and Abuses of Language, and About Vocabulary; About Usages, Style and Speaking; Fiction, Diction,Dictionaries; With Reviews and Interviews; and More." Mr. Buckley said the book is a collection of correspondence between his friends, critics, and himself, focusing on how the English language is used and misused. He also took questions from the audience.
Mr. Buckley talked about his book, "Nearer My God: An Autobiography of Faith." The book is Mr. Buckley's thirty-eighth book and reviews his experiences with religion in his lifetime and during his travels. Mr. Buckley read passages from the book and answered questions from the audience. He also signed copies of his book after his presentation. The audio on this program has intermittent interference.
Mr. Buckley talked about his body of published works, people who have influenced his thinking, and his political philosophies. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. He founded the National Review in 1955 and was its editor in chief until 1990. His column 'On the Right' appeared weekly in over 300 newspapers. His television show 'Firing Line,' PBS' longest-running show, began in 1966. He has written and edited more than 40 books, both fiction and nonfiction.
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.
Boston College history professor Heather Cox Richardson argued that Southern social, political, and economic ideologies prevailed in the American West following the Civil War. This was a virtual author event hosted by the Brooklyn Historical Society.
Journalist and Brookings Institution fellow Andre Perry argued that there has been a deliberate devaluation of Black people and their communities in the United States. This virtual event was hosted by the Brookings Institution.
Author and essayist Roger Rosenblatt talked about the importance of documenting everyday life during times of crisis. This event was hosted by the Saratoga Springs Book Festival.
University of Virginia history professor Elizabeth Varon argued that during the Civil War the North was motivated to liberate instead of conquer the South. This was a virtual program hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in New York City.
