C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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History of Politics & Prohibition
1 hour, 6 minutesTo mark the opening of the National Constitution Center's exhibit: "American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition" two historians with books about the era and the center's President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen discuss the history and politics of prohibition. The panel discusses the reasons for the movement against alcohol abuse beginning in the 19th century, and the problems with enforcing and then repealing the 18th amendment to the constitution.
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The Rise & Fall of Prohibition
1 hour, 11 minutesThe Smithsonian Associates hosted this event in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of Prohibition enforcement in January of 1920. Historian, author, and tour guide Garrett Peck discussed the rise and fall of the 13 year experiment in America. He is the author of, "The Prohibition Hangover: Alcohol in America from Demon Rum to Cult Cabernet" and "Prohibition in Washington, D.C.: How Dry We Weren't." Prohibition was a constitutional amendment banning the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors in the United States.
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History Bookshelf: Susan Cheever, "Drinking in America"
28 minutesSusan Cheever talked about her book, "Drinking in America: Our Secret History," in which she provides a history of alcohol consumption in America. In her book, she describes the Pilgrims who imbibed on the Mayflower and Paul Revere's decision to stop for a drink during his famed ride, as well as the temperance movement and the Prohibition era.
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FDA Holds Open Meeting on Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
8 hours, 11 minutesThe FDA holds a day-long meeting on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
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The Atlantic Council Hosts Discussion on U.S.-China Relations
51 minutesThe Atlantic Council held a virtual discussion with foreign policy experts on U.S.-China relations. Panelists discussed an emboldened China as President-elect Joe Biden prepared to take office and discussed how the U.S. could work with its allies to confront and partner with China on various foreign policy challenges.
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NAACP Holds Coronavirus Town Hall
1 hour, 8 minutesThe NAACP hosted a virtual town hall meeting on the government's coronavirus response and distribution of a vaccine. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined in on the conversation with several medical experts, including the scientific lead from the National Institutes of Health, Kizzmekia Corbett, and President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 advisory board co-chair, Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith. They discussed how to overcome the longstanding distrust African Americans have had with the scientific community, the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines, and risk factors with the vaccine. They also addressed the issues of health disparities among communities of color and those on the lower economic scale.
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Former Rep. Tom Davis
49 minutesFormer Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA) discussed how Congress can work with the incoming Biden Administration.
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James Madison & George Mason Constitutional Debate
1 hour, 1 minuteThe Constitutional Convention began in 1787 in Philadelphia. Virginians James Madison and George Mason found themselves on opposing sides regarding key components of the document. In an event hosted by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, these Founding Fathers debated issues from the Bill of Rights to slavery.
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President James Madison's Life & Career
52 minutesAuthor Lynne Cheney discusses President James Madison's personality, health problems and political career. She also talks about the influential women in Madison's life. Her book on the fourth president, first published in 2014, is "James Madison: A Life Reconsidered." Following her lecture, she sits down to explain her writing process and Madison's relationship with the other Founders. She also previews her upcoming book about the four Founding Fathers from Virginia. The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach, Florida hosted the program.
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Conversation with Lynne Cheney
47 minutesAuthor Lynne Cheney sits down for a conversation on the Founders hosted by the Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach, Florida. Ms. Cheney has written several books, including a biography of the fourth president titled, "James Madison: A Life Reconsidered." She discusses her writing process, Madison's relationship with the other Founders, and previews her upcoming book about the four Founding Fathers from Virginia.
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James Madison & Democracy
1 hour, 47 minutesJeffrey Rosen talked about James Madison and democratic ideals. Mr. Rosen is president and CEO of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. He argued, in part, that social media platforms work against the founding father's core values and intended cooling mechanisms on popular opinion. The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation and the National Constitution Center co-hosted this program.
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James and Dolley Madison's Partnership
51 minutesThis was a talk about the marital and political partnership between James and Dolley Madison, delivered by Elizabeth Chew, vice president for museum programs and chief curator for James Madison's Montpelier. She discussed their early lives, marriage, and how Dolley's charisma and entertaining skills bolstered the political career of the more reserved James. This was part of Montpelier's annual Presidents' Day Symposium.
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James Madison & George Mason Constitutional Debate
1 hour, 2 minutesThe Constitutional Convention began in 1787 in Philadelphia. Virginians James Madison and George Mason found themselves on opposing sides regarding key components of the document. In an event hosted by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, these Founding Fathers debated issues from the Bill of Rights to slavery.
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President James Madison's Life & Career
52 minutesAuthor Lynne Cheney discusses President James Madison's personality, health problems and political career. She also talks about the influential women in Madison's life. Her book on the fourth president, first published in 2014, is "James Madison: A Life Reconsidered." Following her lecture, she sits down to explain her writing process and Madison's relationship with the other Founders. She also previews her upcoming book about the four Founding Fathers from Virginia. The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach, Florida hosted the program.
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Conversation with Lynne Cheney
46 minutesAuthor Lynne Cheney sits down for a conversation on the Founders hosted by the Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach, Florida. Ms. Cheney has written several books, including a biography of the fourth president titled, "James Madison: A Life Reconsidered." She discusses her writing process, Madison's relationship with the other Founders, and previews her upcoming book about the four Founding Fathers from Virginia.
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James Madison & Democracy
1 hour, 48 minutesJeffrey Rosen talked about James Madison and democratic ideals. Mr. Rosen is president and CEO of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. He argued, in part, that social media platforms work against the founding father's core values and intended cooling mechanisms on popular opinion. The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation and the National Constitution Center co-hosted this program.
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James and Dolley Madison's Partnership
51 minutesThis was a talk about the marital and political partnership between James and Dolley Madison, delivered by Elizabeth Chew, vice president for museum programs and chief curator for James Madison's Montpelier. She discussed their early lives, marriage, and how Dolley's charisma and entertaining skills bolstered the political career of the more reserved James. This was part of Montpelier's annual Presidents' Day Symposium.
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James Madison & George Mason Constitutional Debate
1 hour, 0 minuteThe Constitutional Convention began in 1787 in Philadelphia. Virginians James Madison and George Mason found themselves on opposing sides regarding key components of the document. In an event hosted by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, these Founding Fathers debated issues from the Bill of Rights to slavery.