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.
Stacey Abrams, former Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia, discussed her blueprint to end voter suppression. This virtual event was sponsored by Sixth and I, a center for arts, entertainment, and ideas and a synagogue in Washington, D.C.
David Horowitz offered his thought on how President Trump can win re-election in 2020. This was a virtual event hosted by the David Horowitz Freedom Center in Sherman Oaks, California.
Elizabethtown College religious studies professor Michael Long and Pamela Horowitz, widow of Julian Bond, shared collected writings by the late civil rights leader. This was a virtual event hosted by Charis Books in Decatur, Georgia.
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.
Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter Mary Jordan discussed the life and influence of first lady Melania Trump. She was interviewed by USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page.
Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge reported on the capture, imprisonment, and death of Boston mafia boss Whitey Bulger. This was a virtual event hosted by Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Melville House co-publisher Dennis Johnson talked about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the independent publishing industry with Jenn Risko, John Mutter, and Bob Gray of Shelf Awareness, a trade publication that covers the industry.
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.
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) spoke about her life growing up in Iowa, her military career and her journey in becoming the first female combat veteran to serve as a United States Senator.
John Grisham was interviewed while at the Virginia Festival of the Book. He discussed his career as a novelist, his writing practices, and his research on his lone nonfiction title, "The Innocent Man."
John Grisham accepted the inaugural Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction for the way his novel "The Confession" exemplifies the role of lawyers in society. After accepting the award the author spoke about what To Kill a Mockingbird has meant to him. Then David Baldacci moderated a panel discussion on the role that law plays in contemporary fiction. There were also comments from the audience. The event took place at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
Dinesh D'Souza examined what he calls the new face of socialism. He was interviewed by author and Independent Institute senior fellow Benjamin Powell and co-author of "Socialism Sucks."
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, former special advisor on health policy to the director of the Office of Management and Budget during the Obama administration, offered his thoughts on which countries have the best healthcare in the world. This virtual program was sponsored by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
Brown University economics professor Mark Blyth discussed why improvements in our economy are accompanied by increases in stress, anxiety, and anger among the population.
Dinesh D'Souza examined what he calls the new face of socialism. He was interviewed by author and Independent Institute senior fellow Benjamin Powell and co-author of "Socialism Sucks."
60 Minutes correspondent John Dickerson examined the duties and stressors on the Presidency. This was a virtual event hosted by Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington, DC.
Filmmaker and Webby Awards founder Tiffany Shlain talked about the benefits of turning off your screens for one day every week. This virtual event was hosted by the Bay Area Book Festival.
Dinesh D'Souza examined what he calls the new face of socialism. He was interviewed by author and Independent Institute senior fellow Benjamin Powell and co-author of "Socialism Sucks."
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.
Salve Regina University English professor Donna Harrington-Lueker looked at the concept of summer reading that was popularized in the 19th century. This was a virtual event hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society.
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.
