C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Landmark Cases: Supreme Court Landmark Case Miranda v. Arizona
1 hour, 34 minutesJeff Rosen and Paul Cassel talked about the 1966 U.S. Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona, in which the court ruled 5-4 that criminal suspects must be informed of their right against self-incrimination and their right to consult with an attorney before being questioned by police. Topics included the history of policing tactics. The guests also responded to viewer questions and comments. Video clips were shown of a montage of television police dramas; Carroll Cooley, who obtained a confession from Ernesto Miranda, giving a tour of the Phoenix, Arizona, police museum; Chief Justice Earl Warren being interviewed in 1969; the oral arguments in the case; Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) interviewed on September 22, 2015; and Jeffrey Earl Warren reading a letter from his grandfather.
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Landmark Cases: Supreme Court Landmark Case Roe v. Wade
1 hour, 32 minutesClarke Forsythe and Melissa Murray talked about the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, in which the court ruled 7-2 that women have a constitutional, but not absolute, right to terminate pregnancy based on the determined viability of the fetus. The guests also responded to viewer questions and comments.Video clips were shown from the January 22, 1973, CBS newscast; a montage of video of women's rights activists from the 1970s; the oral arguments on December 13, 1971, and October 11, 1972; Justice Harry Blackmun being interviewed in 1995 about writing the opinion and the public reaction; Norma McCorrey ("Jane Roe") speaking at March for Life rallies; senators speaking on the 42nd anniversary of the decision; Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on February 4, 2015; and Justice Antonin Scalia on July 19, 2012.
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Reel America: "Fresh Colors" - 1970
23 minutesDirected and narrated by Czech political refugee and animator Paul Fierlinger, this film shows his arrival in the United States, scenes of the failed 1968 student uprising in his homeland, and an animated history of the American flag.
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Hearing on Vaccine Research & Development with Pharmaceutical Companies
3 hours, 0 minutePharmaceutical officials testify on COVID-19 vaccine research and development.
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National Press Club Discussion on Economic Recovery
1 hour, 2 minutesRobert Kaplan, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, joined the National Press Club for a virtual discussion on America's economic recovery during the coronavirus pandemic. America's economic recovery, according to Mr. Kaplan, is connected to health care. He called for universal mask wearing to help stop the spread of the coronavirus and improve consumer confidence. Mr. Kaplan also said it was important for Congress to include an extension of unemployment benefits and additional funding for state and local governments in the next coronavirus stimulus package.
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Campaign 2020: Joe Biden Remarks in Delaware on Economic Recovery
30 minutesJoe Biden, the presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, delivers remarks in New Castle, DE on his plan to help the economy recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Scams
2 hours, 22 minutesA Senate subcommittee examines the various scams that surfaced during the coronavirus pandemic and how to protect the public.
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Randi Weingarten
15 minutesAmerican Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten discussed her membership's position in the debate over reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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President Trump Holds Coronavirus Briefing
28 minutesPresident Trump gives an update on the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic as several states face big spikes in positive cases.
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Maryland Gov. Hogan on State's Pandemic Response
47 minutesMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) spoke about his state's response to the coronavirus pandemic, his critique of the federal response and what else can be done to improve state and federal efforts. The American Enterprise Institute hosted the virtual discussion.
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House Democratic Leaders Hold News Conference on Legislative Agenda
26 minutesRep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), chair of the Democratic caucus joined by Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA), the vice chair, spoke about the week's legislative agenda. Both called for action on additional coronavirus economic aid legislation.
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House Republican Leaders Hold News Conference on Legislative Agenda
30 minutesHouse Republican leaders held a news conference to discuss their legislative agenda. Members spoke about opening schools for the Fall, funding for additional coronavirus aid and the importance of reelecting President Trump. Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) expressed her support for President Trump, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and for unity within the Republican caucus. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (D-CA) said he believes more money for COVID-19 testing is necessary, something the White House disagrees with. He also addressed a heated exchange overheard by reporters between Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) saying, "we think everyone should show respect to one another."
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Jonathan Karl
39 minutesABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl discussed his new book "Front Row at the Trump Show" about his experience covering the White House.
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Landmark Cases: KEYED 'Supreme Court Landmark Case McCulloch v. Maryland"
1 hour, 32 minutesLaw professors Mark Killenbeck and Farah Peterson talked about the 1819 Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland, which solidified the federal government's ability to take actions not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution and restricted state action against the legitimate use of this power. The guests also responded to viewer phone calls and social media comments. Video clips were shown of Senate historian Dan Holt describing the Supreme Court space, which in 1819 was inside the U.S. Capitol, and former Secretary of State and U.S. Senator Daniel Webster's representation of the plaintiff in the case. A brief portion was shown of an interview with historian Lynn Scott in which she talked about the plaintiff, James McCulloch.
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Landmark Cases: Supreme Court Landmark Case, Civil Rights Cases
1 hour, 33 minutesHoward Law School Dean Danielle Holley-Walker and U.S. Civil Rights Commissioner Peter Kirsanow talked about Civil Rights Cases (1883). In the group of five consolidated cases, the Supreme Court struck down the Civil Rights Act of 1875, a federal law that had granted all people access to public accommodations like trains and theaters, regardless of race. The guests also responded to viewer phone calls and social media comments. Portions of an interview were shown with historian Edna Greene Medford. She described the work of abolitionist Frederick Douglass' with Senator Charles Sumner on passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1875, and Douglass' reaction to the Court's 1883 ruling. Clips of an interview were shown with the great-great-granddaughters of Justice John Marshall Harlan, who wrote the dissent in the cases.
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Lectures in History: African Americans, Emancipation & Defining Freedom
55 minutesVirginia Commonwealth University professor Nicole Myers Turner taught a class on the lives of formerly enslaved African Americans following emancipation. She explained how they defined freedom for themselves while the federal government debated political and legal definitions. Professor Turner also discussed the important role of religious and educational institutions in newly freed African American communities.
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Separation of Powers & Civil Rights
59 minutesA discussion on how the Executive, Judicial and Legislative branches have dealt with civil rights. Panelists argued that Congress has relinquished its designated powers, leaving the Supreme Court to make the ultimate decisions on civil rights questions. This event was part of a day-long conference on Congress and the separation of powers co-hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society and American University.
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Landmark Cases: KEYED 'Supreme Court Landmark Case McCulloch v. Maryland"
1 hour, 32 minutesLaw professors Mark Killenbeck and Farah Peterson talked about the 1819 Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland, which solidified the federal government's ability to take actions not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution and restricted state action against the legitimate use of this power. The guests also responded to viewer phone calls and social media comments. Video clips were shown of Senate historian Dan Holt describing the Supreme Court space, which in 1819 was inside the U.S. Capitol, and former Secretary of State and U.S. Senator Daniel Webster's representation of the plaintiff in the case. A brief portion was shown of an interview with historian Lynn Scott in which she talked about the plaintiff, James McCulloch.
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Landmark Cases: Supreme Court Landmark Case, Civil Rights Cases
1 hour, 32 minutesHoward Law School Dean Danielle Holley-Walker and U.S. Civil Rights Commissioner Peter Kirsanow talked about Civil Rights Cases (1883). In the group of five consolidated cases, the Supreme Court struck down the Civil Rights Act of 1875, a federal law that had granted all people access to public accommodations like trains and theaters, regardless of race. The guests also responded to viewer phone calls and social media comments. Portions of an interview were shown with historian Edna Greene Medford. She described the work of abolitionist Frederick Douglass' with Senator Charles Sumner on passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1875, and Douglass' reaction to the Court's 1883 ruling. Clips of an interview were shown with the great-great-granddaughters of Justice John Marshall Harlan, who wrote the dissent in the cases.
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Lectures in History: African Americans, Emancipation & Defining Freedom
55 minutesVirginia Commonwealth University professor Nicole Myers Turner taught a class on the lives of formerly enslaved African Americans following emancipation. She explained how they defined freedom for themselves while the federal government debated political and legal definitions. Professor Turner also discussed the important role of religious and educational institutions in newly freed African American communities.
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Separation of Powers & Civil Rights
59 minutesA discussion on how the Executive, Judicial and Legislative branches have dealt with civil rights. Panelists argued that Congress has relinquished its designated powers, leaving the Supreme Court to make the ultimate decisions on civil rights questions. This event was part of a day-long conference on Congress and the separation of powers co-hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society and American University.
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Landmark Cases: KEYED 'Supreme Court Landmark Case McCulloch v. Maryland"
1 hour, 31 minutesLaw professors Mark Killenbeck and Farah Peterson talked about the 1819 Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland, which solidified the federal government's ability to take actions not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution and restricted state action against the legitimate use of this power. The guests also responded to viewer phone calls and social media comments. Video clips were shown of Senate historian Dan Holt describing the Supreme Court space, which in 1819 was inside the U.S. Capitol, and former Secretary of State and U.S. Senator Daniel Webster's representation of the plaintiff in the case. A brief portion was shown of an interview with historian Lynn Scott in which she talked about the plaintiff, James McCulloch.