Historian H.W. Brands looked at Gerald Ford in the context of the 1970s - when he served as House Minority Leader, vice president and then president. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted this event.
Walter Isaacson examined Elon Musk's life and career in tech, including his takeover of Twitter, now called X. Held at the Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., this was hosted by Politics & Prose Bookstore.
Dr. Ben Carson, HUD Secretary under President Trump, talked about his book "Created Equal" and suggested ways to preserve the American Dream for generations to come. This event, held at Roanoke College in Virginia, was hosted by the Young America's Foundation.
Evolutionary biologist Bret Weinstein, co-author of "A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century," argued that there is a mismatch between our ancient brains and bodies and the modern world we live in today. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2023 in Memphis.
New York University professor Martha Hodes talked about being hijacked as a 12-year-old in 1970 by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine during a flight from Israel to New York City. This event was hosted by the New York Public Library.
James Lockhart, former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (GW Bush Administration), talked about America's fiscal burden and how to address it. This event was hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Institute in Washington, DC.
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."
Martin Baron spoke about leading the Washington Post as executive editor under the ownership ofJeff Bezos & during Donald Trump's presidency. He was interviewed by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Julia Keller discussed her book "Quitting," about the positive aspects of throwing in the towel. This event was part of the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in Chicago.
Journalist Loren Grush detailed the history & experiences of the six women selected in 1978 to become America's first female astronauts. She was interviewed by former NASA deputy administrator Lori Garver.
University of Connecticut history professor Melanie Newport talked about local jails and their role in the larger story of mass incarceration in America. This event was part of the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in Chicago.
Known as the Pope's astronomer, Vatican Observatory director and author Brother Guy Consolmagno considered how the art of storytelling can illuminate both astronomy and religious faith. Friends of the North Hollywood Library in Los Angeles hosted this program.
Fred Guttenberg and Thomas Gabor offered their take on the myths and misinformation about gun violence. Books and Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida, hosted this program.
Walter Isaacson examined Elon Musk's life and career in tech, including his takeover of Twitter, now called X. Held at the Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., this was hosted by Politics & Prose Bookstore.
Dr. Ben Carson, HUD Secretary under President Trump, talked about his book "Created Equal" and suggested ways to preserve the American Dream for generations to come. This event, held at Roanoke College in Virginia, was hosted by the Young America's Foundation.
Evolutionary biologist Bret Weinstein, co-author of "A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century," argued that there is a mismatch between our ancient brains and bodies and the modern world we live in today. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2023 in Memphis.
New York University professor Martha Hodes talked about being hijacked as a 12-year-old in 1970 by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine during a flight from Israel to New York City. This event was hosted by the New York Public Library.
James Lockhart, former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (GW Bush Administration), talked about America's fiscal burden and how to address it. This event was hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Institute in Washington, DC.
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."
Martin Baron spoke about leading the Washington Post as executive editor under the ownership ofJeff Bezos & during Donald Trump's presidency. He was interviewed by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Julia Keller discussed her book "Quitting," about the positive aspects of throwing in the towel. This event was part of the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in Chicago.
Journalist Loren Grush detailed the history & experiences of the six women selected in 1978 to become America's first female astronauts. She was interviewed by former NASA deputy administrator Lori Garver.
University of Connecticut history professor Melanie Newport talked about local jails and their role in the larger story of mass incarceration in America. This event was part of the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in Chicago.
Known as the Pope's astronomer, Vatican Observatory director and author Brother Guy Consolmagno considered how the art of storytelling can illuminate both astronomy and religious faith. Friends of the North Hollywood Library in Los Angeles hosted this program.
Fred Guttenberg and Thomas Gabor offered their take on the myths and misinformation about gun violence. Books and Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida, hosted this program.
