Author and media theorist Douglas Rushkoff joined Book TV to talk and take calls about the digital revolution and its consequences, human autonomy, cyberculture, and more. His 20 books include "Present Shock," "Team Human," and "Survival of the Richest."
Stanford University's Fei-Fei Li spoke about her life and journey to becoming one of the leading scientists in the field of artificial intelligence. She's interviewed by New Scientist technologyreporter Jeremy Hsu.
Nationally syndicated talk radio host Mark Levin argued that the Democratic Party has a Marxist agenda and wants to destroy freedom in America. This event was held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, California.
Authors Roxane Gay and Luis Alberto Urrea talked about the threats they perceive to free expression in America. This event was part of the 2023 Texas Book Festival in Austin.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) campaigned for former president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump in Cedar Rapids, one month before the 2024 Iowa Republican caucuses. He railed against federal agencies and departments, saying, "when you start draining the swamp...the alligators, and the rats, and the lizards, and the vermin--they don't really like it," echoing Mr. Trump's remarks at a November 11 rally about political opponents being "vermin." After his remarks, Rep. Gaetz participated in a meet-and-greet with attendees.
Nathan Thrall, former Arab-Israeli Project director at the International Crisis Group, discussed his book about the plight of a Palestinian man whose 5-year-old son was a in a school bus crash in the West Bank. This event was held at the First United Methodist Church of Chicago.
Gen. David Petraeus (Ret.) and British historian Andrew Roberts discussed their book on the evolution of warfare from WWII to Ukraine. This event was hosted by the National Churchill Leadership Center at Geroge Washington University in Washington, DC.
Historian Heather Cox Richardson talked about past and present challenges to American democracy and her outlook on its future. Politics and Prose Bookstore and Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC, sponsored this event.
Cardiologist Jag Singh explained how digital sensors and artificial intelligence will change the practice of medicine. This event was hosted by Harvard Book Store.
Author and producer Jeff Benedict talked about the upbringing, political activism, and philanthropy of basketball player LeBron James. This event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.
Vanity Fair contributing editor Maureen Ryan talked about sexual harassment and bias in Hollywood and the people fighting for reform within the entertainment industry. This event was part of the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in Chicago.
Nathan Thrall, former Arab-Israeli Project director at the International Crisis Group, discussed his book about the plight of a Palestinian man whose 5-year-old son was a in a school bus crash in the West Bank. This event was held at the First United Methodist Church of Chicago.
Gen. David Petraeus (Ret.) and British historian Andrew Roberts discussed their book on the evolution of warfare from WWII to Ukraine. This event was hosted by the National Churchill Leadership Center at Geroge Washington University in Washington, DC.
