C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Fmr. Washington Post Editor on Covering Fmr. Pres. Trump & Journalism Evolution
58 minutesMartin Baron, former executive editor of The Washington Post, discussed covering former President Trump and the evolution of journalism during a virtual event hosted by Jews United for Democracy and Justice. Other topics included the importance of truth and objectivity, the decline of local news outlets and social media's impact on news.
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U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. on Pacific Island Diplomacy
54 minutesU.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield discussed diplomacy in the Pacific Islands at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. Topics included increasing U.S. engagement to build long-term relationships with Pacific Island nations, addressing health infrastructure, maritime resource sustainability, and how the United Nations and Congress can support Pacific Island programs.
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Pacific Gas & Electric CEO at Stanford Business Forum
45 minutesPacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) CEO Patricia Poppe delivered remarks on industry safety and resiliency at a summit hosted by Stanford Graduate School of Business. She overviewed how PG&E has focused on building a "culture of safety" following a series of events, including pleading guilty to 84 felony counts of involuntary manslaughter due to a deadly wildfire ignited by their electric grid. Additional topics included electric grid capacity, building climate-resilient infrastructure, and decarbonization.
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Public Affairs Events
34 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Defense Dept. Officials Testify on Pres. Biden's 2025 Missile Defense Budget
1 hour, 43 minutesDefense Dept. and military officials testify on President Biden's 2025 missile defense programs budget request during a public hearing before a House Armed Services subcommittee.
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Jonathan Haidt on Social Media's Impact on Culture
1 hour, 18 minutesSocial psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt discussed how social media has fragmented culture and politics. His remarks began with an overview of data that described the rewiring of mental health as society transitioned from a play-based childhood to a phone-based childhood. He also discussed the business of social media and usage by children and adults, including surveillance through social media by parents and the impact social media time has on development. In addition, he advocated for social media regulations to hold tech companies accountable. The American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC hosted this event.
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Commemoration of NATO's 75th Anniversary
1 hour, 4 minutesThe Atlantic Council commemorated the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In this first portion of the event, panelists reflected on NATO's history and purpose, which began as a military alliance of 12 member-states in a post-World War II era and which later expanded to its present membership of 32 nations. They also discussed how NATO benefits the average American, citing shared values and interests, and previewed the upcoming NATO summit that will take place in Washington, DC over the summer.
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KCC PART 2 'British Ambassador to U.S. & Others on Northern European Security '
1 hour, 9 minutesBritish Ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce and others discussed Northern European security amid the Russia-Ukraine war at an event hosted by the Hudson Institute. Topics included NATO defense spending, Europe's defense industrial base, and how the results of the Russia-Ukraine war can impact European security.
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Hearing on Student Aid Application Delays
2 hours, 16 minutesUniversity of North Carolina Chapel Hill Enrollment Vice Provost Rachelle Feldman told lawmakers they're facing an "enrollment crisis" due to the Education Department's delayed rollout of the new federal student aid application called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). She and other college enrollment and financial aid advocates voiced their frustration during a public hearing before the House Education Subcommittee on Higher Education. Lawmakers on a bipartisan level also expressed their disappointment and anger over the issues experienced by families, students and colleges alike. The new application was mandated by the FAFSA Simplification Act. The law aimed to make the FAFSA process simpler for families and students. Additionally, it also expanded eligibility for federal Pell grants to more students.
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Discussion on Europe's Support for Ukraine
1 hour, 0 minuteThe Atlantic Council held a discussion on Europe's support for Ukraine amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Topics included French President Emmanuel Macron's leadership in supporting Ukraine as the U.S. House of Representatives stalled in passing an aid package and Ukraine's possible membership in NATO. Panelists included former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst and French National Assembly member Benjamin Haddad.
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STUDENTCAM 2024 WINNER "RESURGENCE OF WISDOM"
7 minutesOver thirty-two hundred students from across the country participated in the 20-year anniversary of C-SPAN's Student Cam documentary competition. All this month, we featured our top 21 winning entries.
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FTC Chair & Asst. Attorney General Discuss Antitrust Enforcement
40 minutesThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Justice Department co-hosted a summit on enforcing antitrust laws and consumer protection. In this session, FTC Chair Lina Khan and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Jonathan Kanter are featured.
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Biden Administration Officials at Antitrust Enforcement Summit
1 hour, 5 minutesThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Justice Department co-hosted a summit on enforcing antitrust law and consumer protection. In this session, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra and Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler were featured in a panel discussion.
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Discussion on Protecting Human Rights Defenders Online
1 hour, 32 minutesThe Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted an event on protecting human rights defenders that operate online. National Security Council and State Department officials Kelly Razzouk and Robert Gilchrist delivered keynote remarks, which were then followed by a panel discussion involving a Google executive and human rights advocates. The discussion explored topics such as authoritarian repression in Myanmar and how online platforms are evaluated in protecting human rights defenders' speech.
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Discussion on American Media & Democracy
1 hour, 20 minutesJames Bennet, former New York Times editorial editor and senior editor at the Economist, joined Washington Free Beacon Editor in Chief Eliana Johnson, Washington Post Opinion Editor Charles Lane, and Thomas Williams, staff writer at the Atlantic, for a discussion on illiberalism, democracy, and truth in journalism. Topics included decreased trust in institutions, bias in media, and how social media and the decline of local news have impacted journalism. The American Enterprise Institute hosted this event.
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STUDENTCAM 2024 WINNER "RESURGENCE OF WISDOM"
9 minutesOver thirty-two hundred students from across the country participated in the 20-year anniversary of C-SPAN's Student Cam documentary competition. All this month, we featured our top 21 winning entries.
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Biden Admin. Officials & Members of Congress at Axios Summit
2 hours, 0 minuteBiden administration officials and members of Congress discussed technology policy at an Axios summit in Washington, DC. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas discussed using artificial intelligence to enforce immigration law, Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) spoke about national security and the TikTok app, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg explained innovations in infrastructure. Moreover, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed why he supports term limits and his concerns about the two-party system.
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WH Budget Director Testifies on Pres. Biden's 2025 Budget Request
3 hours, 20 minutesOffice of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young testified on President Biden's 2025 budget request before the House Budget Committee. She touted the successes of the administration's fiscal and legislative accomplishments, and laid out the president's budget priorities, which include tax cuts for the middle class, lowering health care costs, child care investment, defense spending, and protections for Social Security and Medicare. Other topics addressed included funding for Ukraine, affordable housing, electric vehicle investment and infrastructure, and the national debt.
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Conference on U.S. Policy Toward Iran & the Middle East - Part 1
1 hour, 28 minutesCurrent and former government officials joined policy advocates to discuss U.S. policy towards Iran and the Middle East at a conference hosted by the Wilson Center in Washington, DC. Among the topics discussed were Iran's relationship China, the Israel-Hamas war, India's Middle East policy, the current state of U.S.-Iran relations, and Iran's nuclear ambitions. They also addressed the impact of protests in Iran and the role of the country's clerical establishment.
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Conference on U.S. Policy Toward Iran & the Middle East - Part 2
58 minutesCurrent and former government officials joined policy advocates to discuss U.S. policy towards Iran and the Middle East at a conference hosted by the Wilson Center in Washington, DC. Among the topics discussed were Iran's relationship China, the Israel-Hamas war, India's Middle East policy, the current state of U.S.-Iran relations, and Iran's nuclear ambitions. They also addressed the impact of protests in Iran and the role of the country's clerical establishment.
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FDIC Chair Speaks at National Community Reinvestment Coalition Conference
1 hour, 6 minutesFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chair Martin Gruenberg and acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu discussed fair banking practices and economic inclusion at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition's conference in Washington, DC. Topics included helping households achieve credit stability, the use of artificial intelligence in fair lending and combating fraud, community investments, and bank mergers.