C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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The Pope's Astronomer
1 hour, 25 minutesKnown as the Pope's astronomer, Vatican Observatory director and author Brother Guy Consolmagno considered how the art of storytelling can illuminate both astronomy and religious faith. Friends of the North Hollywood Library in Los Angeles hosted this program.
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About Books: Kevin Sorbo, "The Test of Lionhood"
30 minutesActor Kevin Sorbo discussed his new Christian children's book on masculinity as well as cancel culture in Hollywood. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.
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Campaign 2024: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Declares Independent Candidacy
59 minutes2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in remarks from Philadelphia, announced he was dropping his bid for the Democratic nomination to instead pursue an independent bid for the White House. "People stop me everywhere, at airports and hotels all across this country, and they remind me that this country is ready for history-making change," Kennedy said. "They are ready to reclaim their freedom, their independence. And that's why I'm here today. I'm here to declare myself an independent candidate." Mr. Kennedy was introduced by his wife, actress Cheryl Hines.
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Hearing on Washington, DC's Violent Crime
2 hours, 10 minutesThe House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance held a hearing on issues of violent crime that were affecting Washington, DC. Members debated the topic, with Republican leadership alleging Democratic-appointed officials failed to sufficiently prosecute violent crime in the nation's capital, while Democrats said Republicans have not supported policies and federal agencies that would help mitigate such crime. The hearing's witnesses included victims who shared their experiences and DC Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah.
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Former Gov't Attorneys on Indictments Against Fmr. Pres. Trump
1 hour, 4 minutesFormer government attorneys, including former U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah Brett Tolman (George w. Bush administration, 2006-09), sat down with the Heritage foundation for a discussion on the justice system and the indictments of former President Trump. The conversation touched on the perceived constitutionality of the federal indictments of President Trump, as well as potential overreach of the indictments in both the New York City Court and Fulton County Superior Court in Georgia. Also discussed was the weaponization of the FBI against political opponents, the "deep state," and the treatment of President Trump by law enforcement in comparison to the treatment of Hunter Biden.
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Chime COO & Financial Law Professors Discuss Digital Payment Systems
1 hour, 6 minutesChime Financial, Inc.'s Chief Operating Officer Mark Troughton and financial lawyers discussed the current state of the American payment system and the inclusion of non-bank digital payment systems. Topics included the digital divide, faster access to liquidity, the change from cash to digital payment services, and regulation of money service businesses.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Dir. Discusses Digital Payment Systems
42 minutesConsumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra discussed financial systems and digital currency at an event hosted by the Brookings Institution. Topics included the evolution of digital payment systems, control over the flow of money, e-commerce and data privacy.
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Discussion on Financial Payment Systems & Digital Currency
58 minutesBrian Brooks, former acting comptroller of the currency and financial law professor, discussed access to current payment systems and the evolution of digital currency at an event hosted by the Brookings Institution. Topics included cashless payments, the competitiveness of the U.S. dollar system, and central bank digital currencies.
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U.S. Senate: 10/16/2023
3 hours, 54 minutesThe Senate will debate the nomination of Jennifer Hall to be U.S. District Court judge for Delaware.
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Asst. AG for Nat'l Security on Foreign Intelligence Collection
56 minutesAssistant Attorney General for National Security Matt Olsen called for the reauthorization of foreign surveillance policy, that is, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which was set to expire at the end of 2023. "It is without question the single most important legal authority that we have for foreign intelligence collection at this point," he said. He discussed the history of Section 702, explaining how it was created in 2008 to more effectively gather intelligence amid foreign terrorist threats, and how it has improved over the years so that Americans' data are not indiscriminately searched by intelligence authorities. The Association of Former Intelligence Officers hosted the event from McLean, Virginia.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Cardin on Israel-Hamas War
12 minutesSenate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Ben Cardin from the floor spoke in support of Israel including his bipartisan resolution condemning the Hamas attacks: "Over the course of the next days, and weeks and months, I will be leading my colleagues to make sure Israel gets everything it needs to defend itself and its people. That means replenishing Israel's air defenses so that they have what they need to repel the rocket attacks. That means authorizing supplemental money for Israel defense as it navigates the aftermath of this attack. And as chair of Senate Foreign Relations Committee, that means getting the President's nominee for Ambassador to Israel Jack Jacob Lew confirmed and in his post as soon as possible."
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Discussion on Inflation Reduction Act & Climate Change, Part 1
49 minutesJohn Podesta, clean energy innovation and implementation senior adviser to President Biden joined the Brookings Institution to discuss the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the U.S. and world. He particularly focused on the law's objectives in clean energy investments and combating climate change.
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Discussion on Inflation Reduction Act & Climate Change, Part 2
52 minutesThe Brookings Institution hosted a panel discussion on the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the U.S. and world. Topics included public opinion around clean energy investments, combating climate change, and the financial sector's role in energy transition.
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Discussion on Inflation Reduction Act & Climate Change, Part 3
58 minutesThe Brookings Institution hosted a panel discussion on the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on the U.S. and world. Topics included the clean energy investments, combating climate change, and the global impact of the IRA on U.S. trade relations.
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Campaign 2024: Asa Hutchinson Speaks at NH GOP First in the Nation Leadership Summit
18 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson spoke to voters at the First in the Nation Leadership Summit, held in Nashua, New Hampshire, the state's second-largest city. He discussed his plans for America, saying his first action as president would be to issue an executive order that reduces the federal government workforce by 200,000 employees. Mr. Hutchinson also spoke out against former President Trump's tariff policies, which he said adversely affected the U.S. economy and increased taxes.
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Campaign 2024: Sen. Tim Scott Speaks at NH GOP First in the Nation Leadership Summit
22 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (SC) spoke to voters at the First in the Nation Leadership Summit, held in Nashua, New Hampshire, the state's second-largest city. He weighed in on the Israel-Hamas War, saying, "I hope Hamas is wiped off the face of the earth." Moreover, amid Iran's history of funding Hamas, Sen. Scott said the Biden administration was "complicit" for unfreezing $6B in Iranian funds amid a hostage-swap deal with the country in September. The White House has previously stated that oversight of the funds is strictly enforced.
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Campaign 2024: Ryan Binkley Speaks at NH GOP First in the Nation Leadership Summit
18 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate Ryan Binkley spoke to voters at the First in the Nation Leadership Summit, held in Nashua, New Hampshire, the state's second-largest city. He discussed the need to balance the federal budget and increase competition in the health care industry. He also said Republicans need to improve their outreach and messaging to people living in urban populations.
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Campaign 2024: Mike Pence Speaks at NH GOP First in the Nation Leadership Summit
38 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate Mike Pence spoke to voters at the First in the Nation Leadership Summit, held in Nashua, New Hampshire, the state's second-largest city. He weighed in on foreign affairs, including the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars, saying it was in the United States' interest to keep supporting both Ukraine and Israel. He also urged for House Republicans to come together and reelect a new House speaker amid Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) removal from the top position by eight Republicans and all Democrats. "I never imagined a day...that I would have ever partnered with Democrats to oust a Republican speaker," he said.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Schumer on Israel-Hamas War
15 minutesMajority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Senators just returned from Israel. The New York Democrat spoke of the evils of Hamas and called for Senators to support Israel by passing an aid package, including military, diplomatic and humanitarian assistance. Sen. Schumer announced an all Senators' briefing on the conflict Wednesday at 3:30pm Eastern.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on Israel-Hamas War
8 minutesSenate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said the U.S must reaffirm its committment to Israel's security and warns that no country should offer safe haven to those that aid and abet terror.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Cardin on Israel-Hamas War
12 minutesSenate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Ben Cardin from the floor spoke in support of Israel including his bipartisan resolution condemning the Hamas attacks: "Over the course of the next days, and weeks and months, I will be leading my colleagues to make sure Israel gets everything it needs to defend itself and its people. That means replenishing Israel's air defenses so that they have what they need to repel the rocket attacks. That means authorizing supplemental money for Israel defense as it navigates the aftermath of this attack. And as chair of Senate Foreign Relations Committee, that means getting the President's nominee for Ambassador to Israel Jack Jacob Lew confirmed and in his post as soon as possible."
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Ohio Issue 1 Forum
58 minutesRepresentatives supporting and opposing Issue 1, an Ohio ballot initiative that would amend the state's constitution to codify a woman's right to an abortion, spoke on behalf of their positions at a forum organized by the Ohio Debate Commission. Their back-and-forth was preceded by a discussion with a reporter on the history of the Issue 1 campaign, and the political forces that have driven debate on the issue from within the Buckeye State and beyond.
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Discussion on Inflation Reduction Act & Climate Change, Part 1
49 minutesJohn Podesta, clean energy innovation and implementation senior adviser to President Biden joined the Brookings Institution to discuss the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the U.S. and world. He particularly focused on the law's objectives in clean energy investments and combating climate change.
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Discussion on Inflation Reduction Act & Climate Change, Part 2
52 minutesThe Brookings Institution hosted a panel discussion on the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the U.S. and world. Topics included public opinion around clean energy investments, combating climate change, and the financial sector's role in energy transition.
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Discussion on Inflation Reduction Act & Climate Change, Part 3
57 minutesThe Brookings Institution hosted a panel discussion on the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on the U.S. and world. Topics included the clean energy investments, combating climate change, and the global impact of the IRA on U.S. trade relations.
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Keir Starmer Addresses Labour Party Conference
1 hour, 0 minuteU.K. Labour Party leader and Member of Parliament Keir Starmer addressed his party's annual conference in Liverpool. He called for "national renewal" for Great Britain and said the Labour Party needs to change into a "party of service" in order to help create better opportunities for Britons. "The world is becoming a more volatile place," said the leader, mentioning that revolutions in energy, science, and technology were reshaping the global economy. He also discussed plans to make housing more affordable and improve England's publicly funded health care system, the National Health Service. Moreover, Mr. Starmer condemned the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, whose victims included British citizens.
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Hearing on Washington, DC's Violent Crime
2 hours, 7 minutesThe House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance held a hearing on issues of violent crime that were affecting Washington, DC. Members debated the topic, with Republican leadership alleging Democratic-appointed officials failed to sufficiently prosecute violent crime in the nation's capital, while Democrats said Republicans have not supported policies and federal agencies that would help mitigate such crime. The hearing's witnesses included victims who shared their experiences and DC Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah.