C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Fred Guttenberg and Thomas Gabor, "American Carnage"
1 hour, 10 minutesFred Guttenberg and Thomas Gabor offered their take on the myths and misinformation about gun violence. Books and Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida, hosted this program.
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About Books: The Internet Archive & Digital Libraries
30 minutesInternet Archive founder Brewster Kahle discussed digital libraries, legal disputes over electronic book lending and copyright laws. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news.
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Fmr. Capitol Police Chief Testifies at Jan. 6 Oversight Hearing
1 hour, 41 minutesFormer U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund testified on security failures related to the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021 before the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight. Mr. Sund, who was chief when the attack happened, called the incident an "intelligence failure," saying no intel agencies adequately warned him. He also said he requested support from the National Guard on January 3, but was denied this by the House Sergeant at Arms Paul Irving and Senate Sergeant at Arms Michael Stenger, and that, while the attack was happening, he made multiple requests to the Pentagon for the National Guard but was also denied due to "optics."
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Pres. Biden Farewell Tribute For Gen. Mark Milley
15 minutesGeneral Mark Milley was a trusted confidant and revered military leader, President Biden said in a tribute to the outgoing chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff held at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia. President Biden talked about his years working with General Milley, and commended him for his service to the U.S. military and people. During his remarks, he also criticized the Republican-led U.S. House for its running up against a government funding deadline, noting that it imperiled paychecks for military families, among others.
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Gen. Mark Milley Remarks at Farewell Ceremony
23 minutes"We don't take an oath to a king, or a queen, or to a tyrant or dictator, and we don't take an oath to a wannabe dictator," General Mark Milley, the outgoing chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a farewell speech in Arlington, Virginia. "We don't take an oath to an individual. We take an oath to the Constitution, and we take an oath to the idea that is America, and we're willing to die to protect it." His remarks came after President Biden praised his service to the country in a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia. General Milley also thanked his fellow military members, family, and government leaders for their support throughout his career.
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NSA Director Speaks at Nat'l Press Club Luncheon
1 hour, 2 minutesGen. Paul Nakasone, the National Security Agency director and Cyber Command commander, delivered remarks at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The many topics he touched on included Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which gives the government authority to do targeted surveillance on foreign persons outside the United States. Gen. Nakasone said the intelligence gathering tool has saved lives and urged Congress to reauthorize it. The current authorization expires December 31, 2023. Other topics discussed included cybersecurity infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the future of warfare and addressing threats from China and Russia.
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi at The Atlantic Festival
32 minutesFormer House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was in conversation with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic, at The Atlantic Festival in Washington, DC. Rep. Pelosi was asked about a looming government funding deadline. She criticized House Republicans for their handling of the situation. She was also asked about crime in her hometown of San Francisco and looming diplomatic, economic, and military threats from China.
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Sec. of State Antony Blinken at The Atlantic Festival
35 minutesSecretary of State Antony Blinken was in conversation with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic, at The Atlantic Festival in Washington, DC. He talked about his efforts to boost the impact of American diplomacy abroad, and discussed numerous ongoing trouble spots, including Ukraine and China.
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Pres. Biden Honors the Late Sen. John McCain
42 minutesPresident Biden delivered remarks honoring the legacy of the late Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and the state of U.S. democracy, at the Tempe Center for the Arts in Arizona. He said, "there's something dangerous happening in America now. There's an extremist movement that does not share the basic beliefs of our democracy, the MAGA movement." He said not every Republican belongs to this movement, but the party is driven and intimidated by "MAGA Republican extremists." Also, President Biden was critical of former President Trump's actions and rhetoric toward U.S. institutions and peoples, such as reports Mr. Trump called fallen veterans "suckers," as well as a social media post from Mr. Trump calling Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Mark Milley a "traitor" who deserved to be executed. President Biden was introduced by the late Sen. McCain's wife, Cindy McCain, who was President Biden's U.S. ambassador to the U.N. for Food and Agriculture from 2021-23.
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Washington Journal: Stephanie Lai
9 minutesBloomberg National Politics Reporter Stephanie Lai previewed the week ahead on the 2024 campaign trail.
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Campaign 2024: Fmr. Pres. Trump Speaks at CA GOP Convention
1 hour, 40 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump was the keynote lunch speaker at the California Republican Party's 2023 fall convention. He talked about his disappointment with the Biden administration, his complaints about the 2020 election, and why he was seeking another term in the White House. As the nation's most populous state, California's Republican delegates were the party's biggest block for the party's 2024 presidential nomination selection.
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Campaign 2024: Sen. Tim Scott Speaks at CA GOP Convention
23 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (SC) spoke at the California Republican Party's 2023 fall convention in Anaheim. He was interviewed by the party's state chair, Jessica Millan Patterson, about his plans for the economy, the southern border, education, and other public policies.
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Campaign 2024: Gov. Ron DeSantis Speaks at CA GOP Convention
37 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (FL) spoke at the California Republican Party's 2023 fall convention in Anaheim. He said the U.S. is in economic and cultural decline, and his plans as a president include strengthening border security, empowering parental rights in education, and fending off threats posed by the Chinese government. Also, he defended education policies enacted in Florida under his tenure, such as the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from public universities, calling them "discrimination, exclusion, and indoctrination."
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Hearing on Supreme Ct. Race-Based College Admissions Ruling
1 hour, 54 minutesLegal experts and civil liberty and education policy advocates testified before the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development on the impact of the Supreme Court ruling that ended race-based admissions for colleges and universities. Several topics were discussed, including the use of affirmative action, race-based versus merit-based admissions policies, the effectiveness of standardized testing, and how best to ensure diversity at colleges and universities. Among the witnesses testifying was David Hinojosa from the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, who represented Harvard and the University of North Carolina in the Supreme Court case that ended affirmative action in college admissions.
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U.S. Postal Service Unveils Justice Ginsburg Postage Stamp
1 hour, 13 minutesThe U.S. Postal Service holds a ceremony to unveil a new "forever" stamp honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.
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Washington Journal: Open Fourm
36 minutesViewer calls. Also, Bloomberg National Politics Reporter Stephanie Lai previewed the week ahead on the 2024 campaign trail.
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Hillary Clinton on Technological Change & Society
46 minutesFormer secretary of State and former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton discussed the societal impact of technological change at The Atlantic Festival in Washington, DC. She examined how 21st century technologies, such as social media and smart phones, have had negative societal effects, such as adverse mental health issues and political manipulation. Also, Ms. Clinton said that the U.S. is capable of holding Big Tech more accountable, saying such companies have complied with other countries' demands, such as China, India, and the European Union. She was interviewed by The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg.
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Nat'l Security Adviser on Threats to Democracy
35 minutesWhite House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the implications of sending advanced weapons to Ukraine and the potential for escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia, a nuclear power, is something he thinks about a lot and keeps him up at night. He spoke about this concern during a discussion at the Atlantic Festival in Washington, DC. Other topics discussed included President Biden's foreign policy doctrine, the China threat, and Gen. Mark Milley's departure from the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Campaign 2024: Marianne Williamson Campaigns at the University of New Hampshire
1 hour, 37 minutes2024 Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson argued New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary status should remain, despite objections from the Democratic National Committee, during a town hall on the University of New Hampshire's main campus in Durham. There, she met with a few dozen voters, many of them UNH students, who asked her about a variety of topics, including health care, women's role in politics, and environmental policy.
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Executive Branch Officials on Economic Impact of Climate Change
1 hour, 24 minutesExecutive Branch officials and policy advocates examined the impact of climate change on U.S. household finances, especially for those living in vulnerable communities. On the day of this event, the Treasury Department released a report on this topic which was discussed by the panelists. The Urban Institute hosted the discussion in Washington, DC.
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Attorneys Preview New Supreme Court Term
1 hour, 10 minutesA group of attorneys previewed the upcoming new Supreme Court term, including cases addressing the gun rights of people who are under domestic violence restraining orders, the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding structure, and whether public officials who use social media to communicate with the public can block constituents critical of them. The Pacific Legal Foundation hosted this conversation.
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Hillary Clinton on Technological Change & Society
48 minutesFormer secretary of State and former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton discussed the societal impact of technological change at The Atlantic Festival in Washington, DC. She examined how 21st century technologies, such as social media and smart phones, have had negative societal effects, such as adverse mental health issues and political manipulation. Also, Ms. Clinton said that the U.S. is capable of holding Big Tech more accountable, saying such companies have complied with other countries' demands, such as China, India, and the European Union. She was interviewed by The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg.
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Gov. Spencer Cox R-UT on Bridging the Political Divide
31 minutesUtah Governor Spencer Cox (R) discussed bridging the political divide at The Atlantic Festival in Washington, DC. Gov. Cox, also chair of the National Governors Association, explained his civility initiative, "Disagree Better," and how he modeled civility in his own political career. Also, he was asked about how to handle disagreements on hot-button issues, with The Atlantic's McKay Coppins mentioning Gov. Cox signing a bill banning transgender health care for minors. Finally, when asked about 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Gov. Cox said he would "love" for someone else to clinch the nomination.
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Campaign 2024: Marianne Williamson Campaigns at the University of New Hampshire
1 hour, 37 minutes2024 Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson argued New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary status should remain, despite objections from the Democratic National Committee, during a town hall on the University of New Hampshire's main campus in Durham. There, she met with a few dozen voters, many of them UNH students, who asked her about a variety of topics, including health care, women's role in politics, and environmental policy.
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Executive Branch Officials on Economic Impact of Climate Change
1 hour, 24 minutesExecutive Branch officials and policy advocates examined the impact of climate change on U.S. household finances, especially for those living in vulnerable communities. On the day of this event, the Treasury Department released a report on this topic which was discussed by the panelists. The Urban Institute hosted the discussion in Washington, DC.
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Attorneys Preview New Supreme Court Term
1 hour, 8 minutesA group of attorneys previewed the upcoming new Supreme Court term, including cases addressing the gun rights of people who are under domestic violence restraining orders, the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding structure, and whether public officials who use social media to communicate with the public can block constituents critical of them. The Pacific Legal Foundation hosted this conversation.
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Justice Elena Kagan Speaks at Notre Dame Law School
1 hour, 9 minutesSupreme Court Justice Elena Kagan said she believed the Court should "adapt" to the code of conduct used by lower courts. The remarks follow published news reports on the travels of Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito and the book sales of Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Other topics she touched on included originalism, her dissent in the student loans case from the 2022 term, and the role Judaism plays in her private life. Notre Dame Law School hosted the event.