Books That Shaped America explored "Free to Choose," a 1980 book authored by Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman and his wife, fellow economist Rose Friedman. The book advocates free market principles and limited government intervention and was accompanied by a TV series of the same name. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein.
The Senate is holding a brief pro forma session. No legislative business or votes will take place until the Senate returns from its 2-week state work period over the July 4th holiday on Monday, July 8th.
Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss argued that globalism, socialism, and the liberal establishment are threatening the future of Western civilization. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
A.J. Jacobs discussed his attempt to live like an American citizen of the 1790s and following the constitution as originally written. This event was part of the 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival.
Immigrant and former Army sergeant Aquilino Gonell recounted his experience as a US Capitol Police officer on January 6, 2021. This event was part of the 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival.
Pulitzer Prize-winning book critic and columnist Carlos Lozada talked about the insights he gleaned from reading the memoirs, biographies, and reports written by politicians and government officials. This event was part of the 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival.
Bioethics professor Travis Rieder looks at the morals of personal choice in an interconnected world. This event was part of the 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival.
Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins chronicled the life and political career of Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT). This event was part of the 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival.
Historians and activists talked about the prison book movement - the challenges of getting books into prisons, teaching in prisons, and dealing with censorship. This program was part of the 2024 Organization of American Historians conference in New Orleans.
Award winning children's book author Jonah Winter discussed his experiences with censorship, and why he believes cancel culture is more dangerous than book banning.
Author Paul Hendrickson discussed his father's World War II service as a fighter pilot who flew nighttime missions during the 1945 Iwo Jima campaign. This event was hosted by the Leon Levy Center for Biography at the City University of New York Graduate Center.
NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein.
The Washington Post's David Finkel looked at what's dividing Americans through the lens of the life & experiences of Iraq War veteran Brent Cummings. Books and Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida, hosted this program.
Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss argued that globalism, socialism, and the liberal establishment are threatening the future of Western civilization. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
Dekalb County chief executive officer Michael Thurmond spoke about Georgia colony founder James Oglethorpe and his journey from slave trader to abolitionist.
Immigrant and former Army sergeant Aquilino Gonell recounted his experience as a US Capitol Police officer on January 6, 2021. This event was part of the 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival.
Pulitzer Prize-winning book critic and columnist Carlos Lozada talked about the insights he gleaned from reading the memoirs, biographies, and reports written by politicians and government officials. This event was part of the 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival.
Bioethics professor Travis Rieder looks at the morals of personal choice in an interconnected world. This event was part of the 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival.
Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins chronicled the life and political career of Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT). This event was part of the 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival.
Historians and activists talked about the prison book movement - the challenges of getting books into prisons, teaching in prisons, and dealing with censorship. This program was part of the 2024 Organization of American Historians conference in New Orleans.
Award winning children's book author Jonah Winter discussed his experiences with censorship, and why he believes cancel culture is more dangerous than book banning.
Author Paul Hendrickson discussed his father's World War II service as a fighter pilot who flew nighttime missions during the 1945 Iwo Jima campaign. This event was hosted by the Leon Levy Center for Biography at the City University of New York Graduate Center.
