C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Martha Hodes, "My Hijacking"
1 hour, 0 minuteNew York University professor Martha Hodes talked about being hijacked as a 12-year-old in 1970 by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine during a flight from Israel to New York City. This event was hosted by the New York Public Library.
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About Books: Book Bans & School Libraries
30 minutesBridgette Exman discussed her actions when she was criticized nationally for her efforts to comply with a state law on "age appropriate" books in Mason City, Iowa, school libraries. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.
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State Dept. Assistant Secretary Testifies on Black Sea Security
1 hour, 15 minutesAssistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien testified on security in the Black Sea amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War during a public hearing before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee. Topics included grain and oil production in the region, Black Sea shipping ports, E.U. enlargement, and reconstruction amid the Russia-Ukraine War.
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Hearing on Robocalls & Illegal Text Messages
1 hour, 51 minutesMitigating illegal robocalls and robotexts was the topic of discussion as witnesses from the Chamber of Commerce, National Consumer Law Center, and robocall-blocking tech companies testified before a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation subcommittee. They addressed ways that the Justice Department can crack down on bad actors, the countries of origin for fraudulent calls, and how artificial intelligence can protect consumers.
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Justice Dept. Official & FTC Chair on Competition Policy
1 hour, 32 minutesFederal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan (D) and U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Jonathan Kanter discussed antitrust enforcement during a conversation hosted by the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. They discussed several topics, including the need to revise the guidelines for mergers, labor market impacts, the importance of protecting competition and innovation, and how the courts interpret antitrust regulation. They also discussed their roles in enforcing the law and the challenges big tech poses to antitrust regulations.
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IRS Commissioner Testifies on Agency Oversight
2 hours, 21 minutesIRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said the Internal Revenue Service is making progress in its modernization efforts and improvements in customer service during his testimony before a joint hearing of two House Oversight and Accountability subcommittees. Several topics were addressed, including enforcement and fraud mitigation, workforce challenges, funding concerns, and disparities in audit rates between low income and wealthy taxpayers and corporations. Also appearing at the hearing was Jessica Lucas-Judy, strategic issues director at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), who testified on the implementation of recommendations made to the IRS for improvement in agency operations.
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U.S. Senate: 10/30/2023
4 hours, 6 minutesThe Senate will continue debate on the nomination of U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Maddox, a former assistant U.S. attorney in Maryland, to a lifetime appointment on the U.S. District Court of Maryland.
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Campaign 2024: Rep. Dean Phillips D-MN Announces Presidential Bid
45 minutesRep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) officially announced his candidacy for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination after filing to appear on the New Hampshire primary ballot at the Capitol building in Concord.
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Washington Journal: Erin Murphy
10 minutesErin Murphy, Des Moines bureau chief of The Gazette, discussed the 2024 presidential campaign in Iowa.
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Fmr. Attorney General Bill Barr on Public Service
1 hour, 12 minutesFormer Attorney General Bill Barr discussed serving under President Trump, including his decision to accept the position as well as his decision to resign. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford moderated the discussion at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics.
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Deputy Asst. Secretary of State Discusses Indo-Pacific Strategy
1 hour, 21 minutesDeputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Camille Dawson discussed U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific region during a conversation with the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC. Several topics were discussed, including the role of diplomacy, the China challenge, security infrastructure in the region, and the introduction of new partnerships in the region, such as AUKUS, the trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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U.N. Security Council on Gaza and Israel-Hamas War
1 hour, 3 minutesThe U.N. Security Council gathered for an emergency meeting to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid Israel's expanded military operations. This emergency meeting took place in New York City. In addition to permanent members to the Security Council, additional speakers included leaders from United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and United Nations relief coordinators. Topics included disruption of telecommunication networks in Gaza, calls for a cease fire to aide humanitarian assistance to Gaza, and avoidance of exacerbating the conflict.
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Russia Amb. to U.N. on Gaza and Israel-Hamas War
13 minutesThe U.N. Security Council gathered for an emergency meeting to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid Israel's expanded military operations. This emergency meeting took place in New York City. Russia, a permanent member of the Security Council, gave remarks about the conflict and critiqued the U.S. and other western countries for their stance on a cease-fire amid protests in those countries and calls for a cease-fire in Ukraine.
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Israeli & Palestinian Foreign Ministers on Gaza and Israel-Hamas War
45 minutesIsraeli Ambassador to the U.N. Gilad Erdan and Palestinian Foreign Affairs Minister Riyad Mansour passionately addressed the U.N. Security Council as they gathered for to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza . This emergency meeting took place in New York City.
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Hearing on Alternatives for Single-Use Plastics
1 hour, 26 minutesStakeholders in environmental policy and recycling industries testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight on the impact of plastic on the environment and alternatives for single-use plastics. Several topics were addressed, including the consumption of microplastics, the impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems and wildlife around the planet, the potential for the recycling of single-use plastics, and reducing the confusion for consumers on what can and cannot be recycled or composted. Also discussed was the use of bioplastics and environmentally friendly alternative materials, such as seaweed and sugar cane.
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Lectures at Georgetown Law
1 hour, 17 minutesFormer House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discussed her life's work and advised others who aspire to go into public service during an event for first-year law students hosted by Georgetown Law Center in Washington, DC. She took questions on a variety of topics including the Constitution and Founding Fathers, democracy, areas that can be improved in Congress, and finding common ground. In addition, she discussed the House speaker election and Supreme Court ethics. This event was part of a lecture series named after former Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Rep. Pelosi (D-CA) shared anecdotes on her relationship with the judge and reflected on her views of women's rights.
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Deputy Asst. Secretary of State Discusses Indo-Pacific Strategy
1 hour, 21 minutesDeputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Camille Dawson discussed U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific region during a conversation with the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC. Several topics were discussed, including the role of diplomacy, the China challenge, security infrastructure in the region, and the introduction of new partnerships in the region, such as AUKUS, the trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Journalists on Covering Conflict in Africa at Military Reporters Conference
40 minutesNational security and Pentagon correspondent Courtney Kube shared her experiences reporting from Niger during the 2023 political coup and best practices for reporting in conflict, during the 2023 Military Reporters and Editors Conference in Washington, D.C. She discussed the importance of bringing awareness to underreported issues and her experience reporting on security issues in West Africa and the humanitarian crisis in Somalia.
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Afghan Journalists on Freedom of Press in Afghanistan
52 minutesAfghan journalists discussed the state of freedom of the press in their native country during the 2023 Military Reporters and Editors Conference in Washington, DC. They shared their experiences of providing journalism to the Afghan people in spite of the Taliban's opposition to independent media, with one journalist saying he was tortured by the group. Moreover, amid the Taliban's August 2021 takeover of Afghanistan, Sami Mahdi discussed the establishment of Virginia-based Amu Television, which provides news to Afghans via satellite and of which he is editor in chief.
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Hearing on Alternatives for Single-Use Plastics
1 hour, 25 minutesStakeholders in environmental policy and recycling industries testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight on the impact of plastic on the environment and alternatives for single-use plastics. Several topics were addressed, including the consumption of microplastics, the impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems and wildlife around the planet, the potential for the recycling of single-use plastics, and reducing the confusion for consumers on what can and cannot be recycled or composted. Also discussed was the use of bioplastics and environmentally friendly alternative materials, such as seaweed and sugar cane.