Author and Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude applied James Baldwin's writings on politics and race to navigate the current conversation on race in America. He was joined in conversation by author, activist, and Harvard University professor Cornel West. This was a virtual event hosted by Haymarket Books.
We continued our 2018 Fiction Edition of In Depth with bestselling novelist, Walter Mosley. Mr. Mosley is the author of over 40 books, including "Devil in a Blue Dress," "Fearless Jones," and, most recently, "Down the River unto the Sea."
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."
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.
Fox 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.
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."
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.
Author and Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude applied James Baldwin's writings on politics and race to navigate the current conversation on race in America. He was joined in conversation by author, activist, and Harvard University professor Cornel West. This was a virtual event hosted by Haymarket Books.
President Donald Trump was briefed at FEMA headquarters in Washington, DC on the damage caused along the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Laura made landfall as a category four storm. Representatives from FEMA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Homeland Security provided updates on damage in south western Louisiana and predicted further damage as the hurricane moved inland. When asked about touring some of the worst hit sites, President Trump said he was "prepared to postpone" his RNC acceptance speech but won't and plans to tour the damage Saturday or Sunday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) held a briefing on Hurricane Laura. The governor said the state "dodged a bullet" and the damage from the hurricane is not as bad as they were expecting. He also thanked local officials for working together to get residents out of harms way.
Louisiana Gov. Bel Edwards (D) held a briefing in Baton Rouge on the state's response to Hurricane Laura. The governor provided an assessment of the storm damage saying the state "did not sustain and suffer the absolute catastrophic damage" that had originally been forecast. He told reporters that Hurricane Laura was the most powerful storm to ever make landfall in Louisiana with sustained winds of 150 mph. In addition, the governor confirmed four fatalities caused by trees falling on residences. Later in the briefing, Gov. Edwards provided an update on daily COVID-19 cases and deaths.
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.
Boston College history professor Heather Cox Richardson argued that Southern social, political, and economic ideologies prevailed in the American West following the Civil War. This was a virtual author event hosted by the Brooklyn Historical Society.
Joanne Freeman talked about her books and answered viewer questions. Her books include "The Field of Blood," "Affairs of Honor," and "The Essential Hamilton."
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.
Boston College history professor Heather Cox Richardson argued that Southern social, political, and economic ideologies prevailed in the American West following the Civil War. This was a virtual author event hosted by the Brooklyn Historical Society.
Joanne Freeman talked about her books and answered viewer questions. Her books include "The Field of Blood," "Affairs of Honor," and "The Essential Hamilton."
