C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Landmark Cases: Supreme Court Landmark Case Gideon v. Wainwright
1 hour, 33 minutesConstitutional scholar Akhil Amar and former solicitor general Paul Clement talked about the 1963 Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright. The guests also responded to viewer phone calls and social media comments. The case concerns Clarence Earl Gideon, a petty thief who spent his time in jail studying the law. In 1962 Mr. Gideon wrote a letter to the Court asking the justices to consider his appeal that his Sixth Amendment right to counsel had been denied at his trial. His case established a right to counsel for all accused criminals. Among the clips shown were a reenactment of the case with the plaintiff and the Florida judge who sent him to jail from a 1965 CBS News documentary; a portion of an interview with former Supreme Court Justice Arthur Goldberg on how justices deal with letters written from prisoners in a penitentiary; and a portion of an interview with former Florida assistant attorney general Bruce Jacob describing what it was like to argue before the Court.
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Senate Hearing on COVID-19, Seniors & Health Disparities
2 hours, 28 minutesThe Senate Aging Committee held a hearing to examine the coronavirus pandemic and racial health disparities. The committee and witnesses discussed how COVID-19 disproportionately impacts minority communities and ways to address disparities and systematic racism. They discussed a wide range of solutions such as, affordable housing, access to healthcare and increasing trust between minorities and the healthcare system.
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CSIS Discussion on Russian Influence in the U.K. & Europe
50 minutesThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a virtual discussion featuring British Ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce on Russia's influence in the U.K. and Europe. Ambassador Pierce also discussed current relations with Russia and efforts to counter Russian influence across Europe. The Guardian foreign correspondent Luke Harding also participated in the discussion.
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National Constitution Center Discussion on the Right to Vote
1 hour, 7 minutesThe National Constitution Center hosted a discussion with legal scholars on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing the right for women to vote. The panel also discussed the 15th Amendment, 1965 Voting Rights Act, the contributions of Rep. John Lewis and access to voting during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Hearing on Coronavirus Pandemic Impact on Social Security Beneficiaries
1 hour, 9 minutesThe House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security held a virtual hearing to examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Social Security. Witnesses talked about how Social Security recipients rely on the income and how the program could be affected by a prolonged economic downturn. A number of the witnesses raised concerns over proposals to institute a payroll tax cut, which they said would further reduce funding for the program at a critical time.
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White House Briefing
29 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds a briefing to discuss various topics with reporters.
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Hearing on Coronavirus Pandemic Impact on Social Security Beneficiaries
36 minutesThe House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security held a virtual hearing to examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Social Security. Witnesses talked about how Social Security recipients rely on the income and how the program could be affected by a prolonged economic downturn. A number of the witnesses raised concerns over proposals to institute a payroll tax cut, which they said would further reduce funding for the program at a critical time.
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Confirmation Hearing for Director of National Counterterrorism Center
1 hour, 30 minutesChristopher Miller, nominee for director of the National Counterterrorism Center, and Peter Hovakimian, nominee for general counsel of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee for their confirmation hearing. The nominees discussed a wide variety of issues including Russian election interference, detainee interrogation and torture, the use of FISA warrants, and whistleblower protections and complaints. In addition, Mr. Hovakimian, who currently serves as the associate deputy attorney general, responded to questions about recent Justice Department decisions related to the deployment of federal law enforcement agencies into American cities experiencing ongoing protests following the death of George Floyd.
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House Hearing on Small Business & COVID-19 Pandemic
1 hour, 45 minutesThe House Small Business Committee held a virtual hearing on proposals for aiding small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. They discussed the need for further stimulus in aiding small business recovery, the impact of the pandemic on minority-owned businesses and how best to help them gain access to much needed capital, and the importance of investing in broadband and a digital infrastructure in rural communities. They also discussed the special challenges faced by restaurants and other hospitality industries due to the social nature of those businesses.
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Hearing on Federal IT Systems & Coronavirus Pandemic
2 hours, 4 minutesA House Oversight subcommittee held a hearing on the federal government's IT system in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Witnesses answered questions on ways to modernize the current system and offered recommendations for teleworking and remote work situations.
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Landmark Cases: Supreme Court Landmark Case Katz v. United States
1 hour, 32 minutesLaw professors Jeffrey Rosen and Jamil Jaffer talked about the 1967 Supreme Court case Katz v. United States, which concerned Charles Katz, a bookie recorded by the FBI transmitting illegal bets from a telephone booth. The Supreme Court's decision in the case expanded Americans' right to privacy under the Fourth Amendment. The guests also responded to viewer phone calls and social media comments. Clips played during the program included Justice Samuel Alito speaking about Katz in his Supreme Court confirmation hearing; portions of oral argument in the case; an interview with Mr. Katz's attorney, Harvey Schneider, in which he described the evolution of his thinking about his oral argument for the case and reaction to the Court's decision; and C-SPAN producer Nate Hurst explaining about his efforts to find out more about Charles Katz.
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Landmark Cases: Supreme Court Landmark Case Brandenburg v. Ohio
1 hour, 32 minutesConstitutional scholars Katie Fallow and Nadine Stossen talked about the 1969 landmark Supreme Court decision in Brandenburg v. Ohio. In the case the justices overturned the hate speech conviction of Clarence Brandenburg, an Ohio Ku Klux Klan leader, on the grounds that the state law violated the First Amendment. The guests also responded to viewer questions and comments. A clip was shown of an interview with Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) speaking about her experience working as a lawyer for Clarence Brandenburg. Audio clips from some of the oral argument in the case was played. Another clip featured former Justice Antonin Scalia and Delegate Norton talking about free speech in American society.
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Lectures in History: Federal Surveillance & Civil Rights
47 minutesAmerican University lecturer Aaron Bell taught a class about privacy laws and federal surveillance of civil rights leaders. He described the mid-20th century creation of the Counter Intelligence Program, often called COINTELPRO, and their tracking and infiltrating of domestic political organizations.
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Reel America: "World Charter Signed" - 1945
10 minutesThis United Newsreel documents the founding meeting of the United Nations. The UN Charter was signed on June 26, 1945 in San Francisco by over forty nations.
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Landmark Cases: Supreme Court Landmark Case Katz v. United States
1 hour, 31 minutesLaw professors Jeffrey Rosen and Jamil Jaffer talked about the 1967 Supreme Court case Katz v. United States, which concerned Charles Katz, a bookie recorded by the FBI transmitting illegal bets from a telephone booth. The Supreme Court's decision in the case expanded Americans' right to privacy under the Fourth Amendment. The guests also responded to viewer phone calls and social media comments. Clips played during the program included Justice Samuel Alito speaking about Katz in his Supreme Court confirmation hearing; portions of oral argument in the case; an interview with Mr. Katz's attorney, Harvey Schneider, in which he described the evolution of his thinking about his oral argument for the case and reaction to the Court's decision; and C-SPAN producer Nate Hurst explaining about his efforts to find out more about Charles Katz.
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Landmark Cases: Supreme Court Landmark Case Brandenburg v. Ohio
1 hour, 31 minutesConstitutional scholars Katie Fallow and Nadine Stossen talked about the 1969 landmark Supreme Court decision in Brandenburg v. Ohio. In the case the justices overturned the hate speech conviction of Clarence Brandenburg, an Ohio Ku Klux Klan leader, on the grounds that the state law violated the First Amendment. The guests also responded to viewer questions and comments. A clip was shown of an interview with Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) speaking about her experience working as a lawyer for Clarence Brandenburg. Audio clips from some of the oral argument in the case was played. Another clip featured former Justice Antonin Scalia and Delegate Norton talking about free speech in American society.
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Lectures in History: Federal Surveillance & Civil Rights
48 minutesAmerican University lecturer Aaron Bell taught a class about privacy laws and federal surveillance of civil rights leaders. He described the mid-20th century creation of the Counter Intelligence Program, often called COINTELPRO, and their tracking and infiltrating of domestic political organizations.
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Reel America: "World Charter Signed" - 1945
9 minutesThis United Newsreel documents the founding meeting of the United Nations. The UN Charter was signed on June 26, 1945 in San Francisco by over forty nations.
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Landmark Cases: Supreme Court Landmark Case Katz v. United States
1 hour, 32 minutesLaw professors Jeffrey Rosen and Jamil Jaffer talked about the 1967 Supreme Court case Katz v. United States, which concerned Charles Katz, a bookie recorded by the FBI transmitting illegal bets from a telephone booth. The Supreme Court's decision in the case expanded Americans' right to privacy under the Fourth Amendment. The guests also responded to viewer phone calls and social media comments. Clips played during the program included Justice Samuel Alito speaking about Katz in his Supreme Court confirmation hearing; portions of oral argument in the case; an interview with Mr. Katz's attorney, Harvey Schneider, in which he described the evolution of his thinking about his oral argument for the case and reaction to the Court's decision; and C-SPAN producer Nate Hurst explaining about his efforts to find out more about Charles Katz.
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Landmark Cases: Supreme Court Landmark Case Brandenburg v. Ohio
1 hour, 31 minutesConstitutional scholars Katie Fallow and Nadine Stossen talked about the 1969 landmark Supreme Court decision in Brandenburg v. Ohio. In the case the justices overturned the hate speech conviction of Clarence Brandenburg, an Ohio Ku Klux Klan leader, on the grounds that the state law violated the First Amendment. The guests also responded to viewer questions and comments. A clip was shown of an interview with Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) speaking about her experience working as a lawyer for Clarence Brandenburg. Audio clips from some of the oral argument in the case was played. Another clip featured former Justice Antonin Scalia and Delegate Norton talking about free speech in American society.