C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Author Discussion on the Cosmos"
1 hour, 5 minutesPhysics professors Brian Greene and Janna Levin explored the origins and future of the cosmos. This program was part of the Wisconsin Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Madison Public Library.
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Michael McRay, "I Am Not Your Enemy"
50 minutesWriter Michael McRay spoke about his travels to divided parts of the world to learn how activists, clergy, former combatants, and peacebuilders are working to resolve conflicts in their regions. This was a virtual event hosted by the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville.
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The Communicators: James Ball, "The Tangled Web We Weave"
30 minutesThis week on "The Communicators", journalist and author James Ball discusses his book "The Tangled Web We Weave" about the history of the internet and the contemporary problems he sees today, including privacy, ownership, and monopoly power. James Ball is the Global Editor of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism in London.
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House Oversight Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Presidential Transitions
1 hour, 49 minutesThe House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing on the Biden-Harris transition and what could be improved for future presidential transitions. The subcommittee heard from White House Transition Project Director Martha Kumar, Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Max Stier, and former Obama White House Staff Secretary Lisa Brown. The witnesses stressed the importance of a smooth transition that begins as early as possible to get the incoming administration up to speed. Other issues discussed included the GSA ascertainment of a president-elect and the issuance of "midnight regulations" by the outgoing administration.
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Secretary of State Pompeo Delivers Remarks on U.S. National Security and China
58 minutesSecretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered remarks at Georgia Institute of Technology on U.S. national security and China. Secretary Pompeo talked about the need to protect America from the theft of university research by China. He also discussed the role of science and technology in foreign policy. Georgia Institute of Technology President Angel Cabrera moderated the discussion.
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Washington Journal: Rep. Mo Brooks
18 minutesRep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) discussed his plan to challenge the Electoral College vote tally when Congress officially certifies the results of the presidential election on January 6.
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Operation Warp Speed Officials Hold Press Conference
54 minutesOfficials with the Defense and Health & Human Services Department hold a news conference on Operation Warp Speed and COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
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Armed Services Committee Chair Rep. Adam Smith Discusses Nuclear Modernization
1 hour, 0 minuteArmed Services Committee Chair Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) discussed nuclear modernization and arms control policy at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS). Rep. Smith also asked about Iran's nuclear program, the New START nuclear arms treaty with Russia and the role of emerging technologies in national security. Rebecca Hersman, the CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues director, moderated the virtual conversation.
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Atlantic Council Discussion on NATO Alliance
1 hour, 30 minutesThe Atlantic Council hosted a virtual discussion on the future of the NATO alliance. NATO's Deputy Secretary General began with remarks on priorities for 2021 and lessons learned from 2020. Following his remarks, NATO experts and ambassadors reviewed recommendations from junior foreign policy staffers on what the alliance should consider in the coming year. Among the ideas was the creation of a NATO bank, inviting Mexico to join the alliance, and forming a NATO-Pacific alliance to address the rise of China's global influence.
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U.S. Senate: 12/14/2020
4 hours, 15 minutesThe Senate will resume consideration of Thomas L. Kirsch II to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.
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Operation Warp Speed Officials Hold Press Conference
52 minutesOfficials with the Defense and Health & Human Services Department held a news conference on Operation Warp Speed and COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar briefed reporters on the distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine saying the first shipment includes 2.9 million doses. "By the end of December, we believe there will be enough vaccine distributed to get a first-dose vaccination for 20 million people," said Secretary Azar. He was joined by Operation Warp Speed Chief Scientific Adviser Dr. Moncef Slaoui and Operation Warp Speed Chief Operating Officer Gen. Gustave Perna.
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The Communicators: James Ball, "The Tangled Web We Weave"
29 minutesThis week on "The Communicators", journalist and author James Ball discusses his book "The Tangled Web We Weave" about the history of the internet and the contemporary problems he sees today, including privacy, ownership, and monopoly power. James Ball is the Global Editor of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism in London.
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HHS Secretary Azar & Surgeon General Hold COVID-19 Vaccine News Conference
44 minutesHealth and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams spoke about the newly approved Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine at The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC before several doctors and nurses received their first doses. Both Secretary Azar and Surgeon General Adams encouraged people to get a coronavirus vaccine when it was available to them and assured the public of its safety and efficacy.
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Ohio Gov. DeWine Holds Coronavirus Briefing
58 minutesOhio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) held a news conference to discuss the state's first deliveries of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and distribution plans for them. Gov. DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said they'll get the vaccine when it's they're turn to do so. The governor also said he would be announcing a vaccination dashboard to show the number of people who've been vaccinated by county.
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Acting Defense Secretary Miller Receives COVID-19 Vaccine
15 minutesActing Defense Secretary Christopher Miller received the COVID-19 vaccine and met with frontline workers at Walter Reed Medical Center. Shortly before, he delivered remarks on coronavirus response and vaccine distribution efforts. He was joined by Col. Andrew Barr, the director of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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Senate Hearing on Combating the Opioid Epidemic
1 hour, 50 minutesFederal officials testified on the opioid epidemic before the Senate Homeland Security Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. The hearing focused on efforts to reduce international mail shipments of illicit fentanyl and the implementation of Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act, or STOP Act. The 2018 law requires all mail coming into the U.S. to include advance electronic data (AED) by January 1, 2020. Witnesses included U.S. Postal Services Logistics Vice President Robert Cintron along with officials from the State Department and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Heritage Foundation Discussion on COVID-19 Rapid Testing
49 minutesThe Heritage Foundation hosted a virtual discussion on COVID-19 rapid testing and its potential benefits. They also discussed the timeline and regulations surrounding the vaccine.
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Operation Warp Speed Officials Hold Press Conference
52 minutesOfficials with the Defense and Health & Human Services Department held a news conference on Operation Warp Speed and COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar briefed reporters on the distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine saying the first shipment includes 2.9 million doses. "By the end of December, we believe there will be enough vaccine distributed to get a first-dose vaccination for 20 million people," said Secretary Azar. He was joined by Operation Warp Speed Chief Scientific Adviser Dr. Moncef Slaoui and Operation Warp Speed Chief Operating Officer Gen. Gustave Perna.
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HHS Secretary Azar & Surgeon General Hold COVID-19 Vaccine News Conference
44 minutesHealth and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams spoke about the newly approved Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine at The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC before several doctors and nurses received their first doses. Both Secretary Azar and Surgeon General Adams encouraged people to get a coronavirus vaccine when it was available to them and assured the public of its safety and efficacy.
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Ohio Gov. DeWine Holds Coronavirus Briefing
59 minutesOhio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) held a news conference to discuss the state's first deliveries of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and distribution plans for them. Gov. DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said they'll get the vaccine when it's they're turn to do so. The governor also said he would be announcing a vaccination dashboard to show the number of people who've been vaccinated by county.
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Acting Defense Secretary Miller Receives COVID-19 Vaccine
14 minutesActing Defense Secretary Christopher Miller received the COVID-19 vaccine and met with frontline workers at Walter Reed Medical Center. Shortly before, he delivered remarks on coronavirus response and vaccine distribution efforts. He was joined by Col. Andrew Barr, the director of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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Senate Hearing on Combating the Opioid Epidemic
1 hour, 50 minutesFederal officials testified on the opioid epidemic before the Senate Homeland Security Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. The hearing focused on efforts to reduce international mail shipments of illicit fentanyl and the implementation of Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act, or STOP Act. The 2018 law requires all mail coming into the U.S. to include advance electronic data (AED) by January 1, 2020. Witnesses included U.S. Postal Services Logistics Vice President Robert Cintron along with officials from the State Department and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Heritage Foundation Discussion on COVID-19 Rapid Testing
49 minutesThe Heritage Foundation hosted a virtual discussion on COVID-19 rapid testing and its potential benefits. They also discussed the timeline and regulations surrounding the vaccine.
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Campaign 2020: Covering the Presidential Campaign During a Pandemic
1 hour, 13 minutesRice University's Baker Institute hosted a virtual discussion with political reporters about covering the 2020 presidential campaign during the coronavirus pandemic. The panel discussed the Democratic primary season to the general election, how President-elect Joe Biden won and how President Trump's handling of COVID-19 impacted the election.