C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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In Depth: Adm. James Stavridis USN, Ret.
2 hours, 5 minutesRetired 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."
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Hadar Aviram, "Yesterday's Monsters"
55 minutesUniversity 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.
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Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge, "Hunting Whitey"
1 hour, 5 minutesCasey 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.
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Tara Burton, "Strange Rites"
1 hour, 0 minuteAmerican 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.
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John Dickerson, "The Hardest Job in the World"
1 hour, 5 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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Sen. Joni Ernst R-IA, "Daughter of the Heartland"
35 minutesSen. 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.
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John Larson, "Laid Waste!"
1 hour, 5 minutesPurdue University history professor John Larson looked at how colonial Americans utilized industry to benefit themselves to the detriment of the environment. This was a virtual program hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society.
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David Horowitz, "Blitz"
1 hour, 0 minuteDavid 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.
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Adam Goodman, "The Deportation Machine"
1 hour, 5 minutesUniversity of Illinois at Chicago history and Latino studies professor Adam Goodman provided a history of deportation in America over the past 140 years. This was a virtual event hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Elizabeth Varon, "Armies of Deliverance"
1 hour, 10 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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Nikita Stewart, "Troop 6000"
55 minutesNew York Times journalist Nikita Stewart reported on Girl Scouts Troop 6000 which was started for girls living in a homeless shelter in New York City and sparked the creation of similar troops around the country. This was a virtual event hosted by Greenlight Bookstore in New York City.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell D-CA, "Endgame"
55 minutesRep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) provided his account of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and the subsequent impeachment hearings. This virtual event was sponsored by Rakestraw Books in Danville, California.
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Newt Gingrich, "Trump and the American Future"
55 minutesFormer Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich offered his thoughts on why President Trump should be re-elected in 2020. This virtual program was sponsored by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.
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Bryan Walsh, "End Times"
16 minutesFuture correspondent for Axios Bryan Walsh discussed various threats humanity faces such as global warming, asteroids, and nuclear war. This virtual event was hosted by the Tucson Festival of Books.
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Malcolm Gladwell, "The Tipping Point"
1 hour, 4 minutesMr. Gladwell talked about his book "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference," published by Little, Brown, and Company. He used lessons learned from contemporary social and psychological research and epidemiology to show why some events take hold in cultures while others do not. After his remarks he responded to questions from the audience.
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Malcolm Gladwell, "Blink"
1 hour, 28 minutesNew Yorker staff writer Malcolm Gladwell previews his next book, "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking," scheduled to be published in January by Little, Brown. Mr. Gladwell's previous book was "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference," from Little Brown. In his remarks he outlined the ideas in his new book, public perceptions of news and events, and the role of the news media. He also used the Diallo murder case in New York to illustrate his points. Following his comments he answered questions from the audience.
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Malcolm Gladwell "Outliers"
1 hour, 8 minutesMalcolm Gladwell talked about his book "Outliers: The Story of Success" (Little, Brown and Company; November 18, 2008). In the book Mr. Gladwell examines the underpinnings of success and argues that it is far more complicated than commonly understood. He contends that instead of lauding talent, one should research background and place of birth, which give a clearer picture of how people succeed in specific fields. Mr. Gladwell responded to audience members' questions following his remarks. This event was hosted by the Harvard Book Store at the First Parish Church Meetinghouse. Malcolm Gladwell is the author of The Tipping Point and Blink. He is currently a staff writer for the New Yorker and was previously a business and science reporter for the Washington Post.
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Malcolm Gladwell, "David and Goliath"
1 hour, 12 minutesMalcolm Gladwell talked about his book, "David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants," in which he discusses the power of underdogs and why they often succeed. In his book, he applies his findings to the conflict in Ireland, the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, and other events in history. Mr. Gladwell spoke at the Free Library of Philadelphia.
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Q&A: Malcolm Gladwell, "Talking to Strangers"
1 hour, 2 minutesMalcolm Gladwell discussed his new book, "Talking to Strangers," about how people make judgments, often inaccurately, about strangers.
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Erica Barnett, "Quitter"
1 hour, 5 minutesJournalist Erica Barnett looked at addiction in America and discussed her own struggles with alcoholism. This virtual program was sponsored by Town Hall Seattle.
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Michael Long and Pamela Horowitz, "Race Man"
1 hour, 30 minutesElizabethtown 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.
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Ralph Reed, "For God and Country"
40 minutesFaith and Freedom Coalition founder and chairman Ralph Reed discussed why evangelical Christians support President Trump.
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Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, "Which Country Has the World's Best Health Care?"
1 hour, 5 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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Kate Greene, "Once Upon a Time I Lived on Mars"
35 minutesNASA 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.
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George Zaidan, "Ingredients"
1 hour, 2 minutesGeorge Zaidan discussed the chemistry of the food we eat and products we use. This event is from the Virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival.