Journalist 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.
Writer 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.
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.
Authors Michael Pillsbury ("The Hundred-Year Marathon"), Robert Spalding ("Stealth War"), and Bill Gertz ("Deceiving the Sky") talked about China and U.S.-China relations.
MSNBC political analyst Zerlina Maxwell offered her thoughts on identity politics and how to create a more inclusive Democratic party. She was interviewed by Maria Kumar CEO and founding President of Voto Latino.
Book 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.
Future 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.
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.
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.
Joanne Freeman talked about her books and answered viewer questions. Her books include "The Field of Blood," "Affairs of Honor," and "The Essential Hamilton."
The Wall Street Journal's Melissa Korn and Jennifer Levitz discussed their reporting of the largest college admissions bribery case ever prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice. This virtual event was sponsored by McNally Jackson Booksin New York City.
University of California, Berkeley law professor and former deputy assistant attorney general in the George W. Bush administration John Yoo weighed in on presidential powers and the U.S. Constitution. He was interviewed by Mark Rozell, author and George Mason University founding Dean of the School of Policy and Government.
Biographer Larry Tye recounted the life of the late Republican Senator Joe McCarthy of Wisconsin. This was a virtual event hosted by the Wisconsin Book Festival.
University of California, Berkeley law professor and former deputy assistant attorney general in the George W. Bush administration John Yoo weighed in on presidential powers and the U.S. Constitution. He was interviewed by Mark Rozell, author and George Mason University founding Dean of the School of Policy and Government.
Authors Elizabeth Hinton, Robin Kelley, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, and Cornell West discussed the Black Lives Matter movement and next steps for the movement.
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, Berkeley law professor and former deputy assistant attorney general in the George W. Bush administration John Yoo weighed in on presidential powers and the U.S. Constitution. He was interviewed by Mark Rozell, author and George Mason University founding Dean of the School of Policy and Government.
Former Democratic Governor of Alabama Don Siegelman detailed his experience with the American judicial system after his conviction for bribery and mail fraud during his campaign for re-election in 2006. This event was hosted by Page and Palette Bookstore in Fairhope, Alabama.
Book 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.
Journalist Erica Barnett looked at addiction in America and discussed her own struggles with alcoholism. This virtual program was sponsored by Town Hall Seattle.
