C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Transportation Department Confirmation Hearing
1 hour, 28 minutesThe Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a confirmation hearing for positions in the Transportation Department, and the boards of Surface Transportation and Amtrak. Democrats on the committee expressed concern over the Trump administration's actions toward other inspector generals and questioned the Transportation Department's nominee on his objectivity, independence, and ability to conduct investigations. Lawmakers and witnesses also discussed the importance of Amtrak, increasing long distance services and expansion in rural areas.
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Harlan Hill and Ryan Girdusky, "They're Not Listening"
1 hour, 0 minutePolitical 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.
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In Depth: Wes Moore
2 hours, 0 minuteWes Moore, a U.S. Army combat veteran and Rhodes Scholar, talked about the fate of African-Americans living in our inner cities and the 2015 uprising in Baltimore, his birthplace, following the death of Freddie Gray. He is the author of "The Other Wes Moore," "The Work," and "Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City."
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John Yoo, "Defender in Chief"
1 hour, 0 minuteUniversity of California, Berkeley law professor and former deputy assistant attorney general in the George W. Bush administration John Yoo offered his thoughts on presidential powers. This virtual event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C.
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Author Discussion on Race and Technology
1 hour, 30 minutesPrinceton University professor Ruha Benjamin and University of Pennsylvania professor Dorothy Roberts offered their thoughts on how some new technologies reinforce racial discrimination. This was a virtual author event hosted by Haymarket Books.
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Jack Fairweather, "The Volunteer"
1 hour, 5 minutesJournalist Jack Fairweather recounted the efforts of Witold Pilecki, a member of the Polish resistance during World War II, who volunteered to be deliberately captured and sent to Auschwitz in order to sabotage the Nazis' operations and report back on the atrocities within the camp. This was a virtual event hosted by the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City.
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Source Booksellers on the Continued Impact of COVID-19
15 minutesBook TV followed up with Janet Webster Jones and Alyson Jones Turner, mother and daughter owners of Source Booksellers in Detroit, about how COVID-19 continued to impact their bookstore's operations.
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Melville House Interview with Jenn Risko, John Mutter, and Bob Gray of Shelf Awareness
40 minutesMelville 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.
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Sen. Joni Ernst R-IA, "Daughter of the Heartland"
40 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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Walter Johnson, "The Broken Heart of America"
50 minutesHarvard University African American studies professor Walter Johnson looked at race and class issues in America through the history of St. Louis. This was a virtual event hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Chris Wallace, "Countdown 1945"
50 minutesFox News' Chris Wallace provided a history of the lead-up to the bombing of Hiroshima in August 1945. This was a virtual event hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.
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Heather Lende, "Of Bears and Ballots"
55 minutesWriter Heather Lende detailed her experience entering into local politics in her hometown of Haines, Alaska. This was a virtual hosted by the Atlanta History Center.
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A.J. Baime, "Dewey Defeats Truman"
1 hour, 16 minutesHistorian A.J. Baime recounted the 1948 presidential election. This was a virtual event hosted by the Commonwealth Club of California.
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Rosalynn Carter, "Within Our Reach"
20 minutesA look at how far the treatment of mental health issues has come in the U.S. legally, medically and socially.
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Barbara Bush, "Reflections"
37 minutesFormer First Lady Barbara Bush discussed the second volume of her memoirs titled "Reflections: Life After the White House," published by Scribner. She discussed her writing process and read some passages and letters. She also discussed her current activities and the prospects of writing another volume. After her presentation she answered questions from members of the audience.
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Booknotes: Hillary Clinton, "It Takes a Village"
58 minutesFirst Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton talked about her recently published book "It Takes a Village, and Other Lessons Children Teach Us." The book focuses on factors that influence children and the environment in which children will best grow and develop. Ms. Clinton writes that there are an unbelievable amount of resources that are drawn upon in order to raise a child that becomes a caring, well-rounded adult. Ms. Clinton served on the board of the Children's Defense Fund for twenty years and worked for the organization after graduating from Yale Law School.
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Laura Bush, "Spoken from the Heart"
1 hour, 14 minutesFormer First Lady Laura Bush discussed her memoir, "Spoken from the Heart" (Scribner; May 4, 2010), in conversation with journalist Cokie Roberts. Mrs. Bush began and ended by reading an except from her book which traces her life from being a teacher and librarian in Midlands, Texas, to becoming the first lady of a White House in war time and an ambassador for the U.S. The interview touched on highlights of her life and her years in the White House and beyond. She also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
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Michelle Obama, "Becoming"
1 hour, 10 minutesFormer First Lady Michelle Obama reflected on her life and time in the White House. She addressed attendees of the American Library Association's annual conference and was joined in conversation by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.
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Sonia Shah, "The Next Great Migration"
55 minutesSonia Shah looked at the science and history of migration in plants, animals, and humans and argued that it is a biological imperative that should be embraced around the world today.
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Books & Books Bookstore on the Continued Impact of COVID-19
15 minutesBook TV followed up with Mitchell Kaplan, owner of Books & Books Bookstores in Coral Gables, Florida, about how COVID-19 continued to impact his bookstore's operations.
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Author Discussion on Race, Riots, & the Police
1 hour, 0 minuteYouth 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.
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Jacob Soboroff, "Separated"
55 minutesNBC/MSNBC news correspondent Jacob Soboroff spoke about undocumented immigration and the child separation policy and his first hand coverage of the issue. This virtual event was sponsored by Writers Bloc.
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Nikita Stewart, "Troop 6000"
50 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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Mark Blyth, "Angrynomics"
1 hour, 0 minuteBrown University economics professor Mark Blyth discussed why improvements in our economy are accompanied by increases in stress, anxiety, and anger among the population.
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Kate Greene, "Once Upon a Time I Lived on Mars"
30 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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William Davidow & Michael Malone, "The Autonomous Revolution"
1 hour, 5 minutesAuthors William Davidow & Michael Malone discussed the impact of the rise of artificial intelligence and virtual worlds, what they call the 'Autonomous Revolution.' This virtual event was sponsored by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
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David Shimer, "Rigged"
1 hour, 7 minutesYale University associate fellow David Shimer discussed foreign intervention into U.S. elections and how to prevent future interference. He was joined in conversation by former CIA director John Brennan. This virtual program was sponsored by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.