C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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John Dickerson, "The Hardest Job in the World"
1 hour, 3 minutes60 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.
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Elizabeth Varon, "Armies of Deliverance"
1 hour, 8 minutesUniversity 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.
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House Financial Services Subcommittee Hearing on Renters' Issues During COVID-19
1 hour, 58 minutesThe House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance held a virtual hearing on efforts to assist renters impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Witnesses included Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center Executive Director Cashauna Hill along with policy experts from the Brookings Institution, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Up for Growth.
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U.S. Senate: 07/16/2020
5 minutesThe Senate meets for a pro forma session. No legislative business or votes scheduled.
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Washington Journal: Daarel Burnette
34 minutesEducation Week's Daarel Burnette discussed the financial needs of schools planning to reopen under the pandemic.
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House Speaker Pelosi Holds News Conference
33 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds a briefing on the legislative agenda.
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Washington Journal: Dr. Jeremy Levin
22 minutesBiotechnology Innovation Organization Chairman Jeremy Levin discussed how the biotech industry is helping in the fight against coronavirus.
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Hearing on Mortgage Relief During the Coronavirus Pandemic
1 hour, 50 minutesA House Financial Services subcommittee holds a hearing to examine mortgage relief programs for homeowners during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Discussion on COVID-19 Economic Impact on Women
37 minutesThe Atlantic Council hosted a virtual event on the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on women. Among the speakers was U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Kelley Currie, who outlined the Trump administration's economic empowerment agenda, which included expanding efforts to work with overseas partners, enabling women to participate in the economy, and expanding emergency medical leave. Topics discussed included skill-building efforts, insurance issues facing women, gender based violence, and the role of women in the coronavirus pandemic recovery effort.
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White House Briefing
30 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds a briefing with reporters.
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Education Secretary Betsy Devos Discussion on Education in America
32 minutesEducation Secretary Betsy DeVos took part in a virtual discussion with the Georgia Public Policy Foundation to discuss the challenges and lessons learned for the education system due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They discussed the use of technology during the pandemic, school choice opportunities, and why it's important for students to return to school in the Fall. Due to technical difficulties, a small portion at the end of the event was not recorded.
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Secretary of State Pompeo Discusses National Security
22 minutesSecretary of State Mike Pompeo sat down with The Hill to discuss national security threats and foreign policy. He talked on a range of issues, including several dealing with China. He said he was "pleased" with the U.K.'s decision to reverse course on Chinese telecommunications company, Huawei, and also added that the U.S. would be making a decision soon on whether to ban China's social media app, Tik Tok.
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U.S. National Guard Bureau Chief Gen. General Joseph Lengyel Discussion at Brookings
1 hour, 2 minutesThe Brookings Institution hosted a virtual event with National Guard Bureau Chief Gen. Joseph Lengyel to discuss the role of the National Guard. The general discussed its history and how it has grown as a military force, as well as ways to modernize and be a valued resource for the military in the future. He also addressed the National Guard's role during the COVID-19 pandemic and its deployment during the protests against police brutality that spread across the nation in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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Brookings Institution Discussion on Economic Impact of COVID-19
1 hour, 0 minuteThe Brookings Institution hosted a virtual discussion on the long-term global economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Economists talked about how markets and governments around the world reacted to the deepest global recession since World War II.
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Discussion on Coranavirus Pandemic & U.S., Russia & China Relations
1 hour, 2 minutesThe Carnegie Endowment for International Peace hosted a virtual event on U.S. policy toward China and Russia amid the coronavirus pandemic. Speakers included former State Department and national intelligence officials from the Trump, Obama and George W. Bush administrations. They discussed the impact of the pandemic on current relations, U.S. interests in Russia and China, the 2020 U.S. presidential election and the potential influence of technology innovations on bilateral relations.
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Gary Cohn Discusses U.S. Economy Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
1 hour, 2 minutesFormer National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn joined American University for a virtual discussion on the state of the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Mr. Cohn said the country's economy was in a "precarious" position despite the stock market largely returning to pre-pandemic levels. He said the stock market, which is heavily weighted by large corporations, does not reflect the Main Street economy. He also said that Congress would likely have to provide further stimulus for small businesses as well as relief to state governments who have borne most of the costs of responding to the pandemic. American University President Sylvia Burwell, who served as Health and Human Services secretary under the Obama administration, also participated in the discussion.
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Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, "Which Country Has the World's Best Health Care?"
1 hour, 4 minutesDr. 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.
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Dr. Vivian Lee, "The Long Fix"
59 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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Dr. Danielle Ofri, "When We Do Harm"
1 hour, 5 minutesDr. Danielle Ofri provides her insights on patient care and safety. This virtual event was sponsored by Left Bank Books in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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Booknotes: William F. Buckley, Jr., "Happy Days Were Here Again"
58 minutesAuthor 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.
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William F. Buckley, Jr., "The Right Word"
50 minutesMr. 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.
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William F. Buckley, Jr., "Nearer My God"
54 minutesMr. 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.
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In Depth: William F. Buckley Jr.
3 hours, 3 minutesMr. 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.
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Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, "Which Country Has the World's Best Health Care?"
1 hour, 4 minutesDr. 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.
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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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Dr. Danielle Ofri, "When We Do Harm"
1 hour, 3 minutesDr. Danielle Ofri provides her insights on patient care and safety. This virtual event was sponsored by Left Bank Books in Saint Louis, Missouri.