Author Roger Martin explained why he believes Americans' pursuit of economic efficiency has reduced the size of the middle class. This virtual event provided by the Aspen Institute.
History professor Shennette Garrett-Scott looked at the period of black financial innovation between 1888 and 1930 and its impact on U.S. capitalism through the story of the St. Luke Bank in Richmond, Virginia: the first and only bank run by black women. This virtual event provided by the Museum of American Finance.
MIT professor Thomas Levenson discussed how the leaders of the 15th century Scientific Revolution applied their new ideas to people, money, and markets and as a result invented modern finance. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Jordan Ritter Conn, a staff writer for the Ringer, detailed the journey of two Syrian brothers, one who immigrated to the United States and the other who remained in Syria during that country's civil war. This was a virtual event hosted by the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville.
Author Michel Paradis recalled the 'Doolittle Raids' of 1942, an American response to the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. The author wrote that the U.S. bombing was led by Jimmy Doolittle, a stunt pilot, and focused on members of his squadron who were captured in the attacks and freed in the waning days of the war. This was a virtual event hosted by the Center on National Security at Fordham Law.
Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi argued that the female brain is more susceptible to dementia and Alzheimer's disease than the male brain. She reported that because research has been centered around the male brain, treatment for women has lagged behind. This virtual event was hosted by The Aspen Institute in Washington, DC.
Theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow remembered his friendship and working relationship with the late award-winning physicist Stephen Hawking. This virtual event was hosted by Powell's Bookstore.
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.
Senator John McCain's former speechwriter and aide Mark Salter shared his thoughts on the life of the late Senator. This virtual program was hosted by the Poison Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Senator John McCain's former speechwriter and aide Mark Salter shared his thoughts on the life of the late Senator. This virtual program was hosted by the Poison Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Former Florida Republican Senator Connie Mack spoke about his life and career in politics. This virtual program was hosted by Books & Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida.
Washington Post features reporter Helena Andrews-Dye and Elle senior staff writer R. Eric Thomas looked at the life and career of Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA). This virtual program was sponsored by Loyalty Bookstore in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Historian H.W. Brands provided a dual biography of abolitionist John Brown and Abraham Lincoln. This was a virtual event hosted by the Atlanta History Center.
Political scientist Deborah Stone argued that numbers aren't objective and explains numerous ways numbers impact our lives daily. She was interviewed by data scientist and author Cathy O'Neil.
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of In Depth, Book TV on C-SPAN2 played highlights from past shows and took viewer calls and comments. We also talked with authors who have appeared on In Depth as well as publishers to get updates on their work.
Law professor John Fabian Witt examined the relationship between law, epidemics, and public health guidelines. He was interviewed by Georgetown University law professor & director of the Institute for National and Global Health Law Lawrence Gostin.
Legal commentator Nancy Grace provided a guide on how citizens can protect themselves and avoid becoming a victim of crime. This virtual event was hosted by the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta and the National JCC Literary Consortium.
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. This virtual program was part of the Schomburg Center Literary Festival in New York City.
Texas A&M University-Central Texas history professor Luke Nichter recalled the political career of Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., a Republican Senator turned foreign policy advisor to five Presidents. This was a virtual event hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston.
Adam Higginbotham talked about his book "Midnight in Chernobyl," about the 1986 nuclear disaster in Ukraine. This virtual event was part of Norwich University's Military Writers' Symposium.
Kerri Arsenault investigated how the paper mill in her hometown of Mexico, Maine, affected the financial and physical well-being of its residents. This was a virtual event hosted by Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn.
Data scientist Andrew Whitby looked at the history of census taking around the world. This was a virtual event hosted by the National Archives in Washington, DC.
Georgetown University international affairs professor Charles Kupchan looked back at American foreign policy and isolationism. This was a virtual event hosted by TownHall Seattle.
