Author and DePaul University professor Miles Harvey recounts 19th century lawyer turned Mormon evangelist James Strang, who claimed to be the successor to Joseph Smith. The author reports that Mr. Strand convinced hundreds to follow him to an island in Lake Michigan, where he named himself king and ran a pirate colony prior to his assassination.
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.
Johns Hopkins University history professor Martha Jones explored the efforts by black women to win their right to vote. This was a virtual event hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward discussed President Trump's national and foreign policy decisions. This virtual event was sponsored by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) looked at the origins of violence and firearms in America's history and the role they play in society today. He was interviewed by Thomas Abt, author and Council on Criminal Justice senior fellow.
Author and journalist Lisa Napoli provided a history of cable news and the rise of the 24-hour news cycle. This was a virtual event hosted by the Atlanta History Center.
Activist and Real Justice PAC co-founder Shaun King reflected on his work in social justice movements. This virtual program was sponsored by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
Investigative journalist Lesley Blume recounted the efforts by New Yorker writer John Hershey to report on the fatal impact, both short-term and long-term, of the American bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. This was a virtual event hosted by the Brooklyn Historical Society.
Former FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok detailed his career and work on the FBI investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election. He was interviewed by the New York Times Justice Department reporter Adam Goldman.
Author and producer Ann Druyan provided a follow-up to her late husband Carl Sagan's study of space. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass talked about the state of the world and the foreign policy challenges facing the United States. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Historian Rick Perlstein, "Reaganland," and New Yorker staff writer Nicholas Leeman, "Transaction Man," discussed the history of modern American politics and the economy. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Historian Rick Perlstein discusses conservatism in modern American politics and takes viewer phone calls as part of Book TV's coverage of the 20th annual National Book Festival.
Historian Erica Armstrong Dunbar chronicled the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Lynette and Rochelle Hardaway, known as Diamond and Silk, are supporters of President Trump and discuss their book "Uprising" and take viewer phone calls.
Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright reflected on her life and political career. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser, "The Man Who Ran Washington," and George Packer, "Our Man," discussed their respective biographies of political figures James Baker and Richard Holbrooke. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Authors and journalists Thomas Frank, "The People, No," and Christopher Caldwell, "The Age of Entitlement," discussed their books on populism. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Sarah Broom discussed her National Book Award-winning memoir, "The Yellow House." This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Former defense secretary Robert Gates (2006-2011) took a critical look at the use of U.S. power around the world since the end of World War Two. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Author Salman Rushdie discussed his book, "Quichotte." This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Book Festival organizers Marie Arana (National Book Festival), Mitchell Kaplan (Miami Book Fair), Lois Kim (Texas Book Festival), Cristina Fuentes La Roche (Hay Festival International), and Peter Florence (Hay Festival UK) discussed how they have adapted their book festivals for the virtual world. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Astrophysicist Mario Livio looked at the scientific discoveries of Galileo that challenged conventional thinking during his time. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Former FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok detailed his career and work on the FBI investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election. He was interviewed by the New York Times Justice Department reporter Adam Goldman.
Heritage Foundation senior fellow Mike Gonzalez argued that identity politics is dividing America. This virtual event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C.
Journalist Mark Gevisser reported on how issues of sexuality and gender identity are being experienced in negative and positive ways around the world. This virtual event was hosted by the New York Public Library.
Sonia 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.
