C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
Expand All-
Social Media Company CEOs Testify on Online Child Sexual Exploitation - Part 2
1 hour, 6 minutesMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg joined TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, Discord CEO Jason Citron, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, and X (formerly Twitter) CEO Linda Yaccarino to testify on efforts to protect children using their platforms before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Topics included mitigating online child sexual exploitation, drug trafficking, data privacy, and how Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act allows social media companies to avoid legal liability. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said to Mr. Zuckerbeg, "you and the companies before us...have blood on your hands," with the latter later apologizing to parents who had lost children due to a social media-related incident. Many of the audience members could be seen holding pictures of their loved ones.
-
Jonathan Haidt on Social Media's Impact on Culture
42 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.
-
U.S. Senate: 08/20/2024
3 minutesThe Senate will meet for a brief pro forma session during the August break. No votes will take place until Monday, Sept 9. During the summer recess, pro forma sessions will be held at 216 Hart Senate Office Building hearing room because of renovation
-
Hearing on Shell Companies & Transnational Crime
1 hour, 13 minutesThe Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control held a hearing to examine the role of shell companies in facilitating transnational crime, such as fentanyl trafficking. Key topics included bad actors using such companies for money laundering and cartels using registered U.S. aircraft to smuggle illegal drugs. The Corporate Transparency Act was passed in 2021, which is intended to outlaw anonymous U.S. shell companies.
-
Campaign 2024: Sen. Kelly & Gov. Beshear Speak at Wisconsin Delegation Breakfast
1 hour, 20 minutesLawmakers speak at a delegation breakfast hosted by the Wisconsin Democratic Party at the DNC in Chicago.
-
Secretary of State Antony Blinken Holds Press Conference in Israel
28 minutesSecretary of State Antony Blinken announced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted the United States' ceasefire "bridging proposal." The announcement came as Secretary Blinken is visiting the region in hopes of advancing ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
-
NJ Gov. Announces Appointment of George Helmy To Replace Sen. Menendez
21 minutesGov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) announced that he would appoint his former chief of staff, George Helmy, to the U.S. Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Sen. Bob Menendez (D), who was found guilty of political corruption in July. Gov. Murphy highlighted Mr. Helmy's experience and said he was "the ideal leader to take on this role," though said his tenure as a New Jersey senator would be temporary until a winner emerged in the November election. Rep. Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw were the respective Democratic and Republican nominees for the seat. Mr. Helmy himself also gave remarks at the news conference and touched upon his background, including being the son of Egyptian immigrants, saying he reflected "the American story."
-
Air Force Chief of Staff Discusses Competition & Readiness
1 hour, 21 minutesGen. David Allvin, Air Force chief of staff, spoke about the current strategic environment and readiness during a conversation hosted by the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC.. Topics included assessing readiness, technological innovation, modernizing the force and the future of warfare.
-
Washington Journal: Jeffrey Bloodworth
5 minutesGannon University Professor Jeffrey Bloodworth discussed his examination of rural and "Rust Belt" voters in Campaign 2024.
-
Campaign 2024: Sen. JD Vance Campaigns in Kenosha, WI
32 minutesGOP Vice Presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance campaigns in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
-
Campaign 2024: Behind the Scenes of "DemPALOOZA" at McCormick Place in Chicago
8 minutesFollow our camera as we got a look behind the scenes of "DemPalooza" in Chicago at the DNC Convention.
-
Montana Governor Discusses Affordable Housing Solutions
51 minutesMontana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) discussed affordable housing challenges and solutions at an event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. He gave an overview of reasons for population growth in the state and highlighted how a bipartisan taskforce identified multiple reforms, including reducing government regulations for contractors, allowing homeowners to have multi-person units on their property, and investing in trade education. The event was briefly interrupted by fossil fuel protesters. Montana is currently appealing the ruling in Held vs. Montana, a lawsuit requiring the state to consider greenhouse gas emissions when issuing fossil fuel-related permits.
-
Jt. Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair Speaks at Emerging Tech Conference
41 minutesJoint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair Adm. Christopher Grady spoke at the National Defense Industrial Association's annual conference on emerging technologies in Washington, DC. He spoke on several topics, including technological innovation, the importance of public-private partnerships, workforce development and readiness, and the integral role allies and partners play in helping the U.S. maintain its global leadership.
-
Campaign 2024: Fmr. Pres. Trump Campaigns in Howell, MI
57 minutesFormer President and 2024 GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump campaigns in Detroit.
-
Former Lawmakers Discuss Improving Congress, Part 1
1 hour, 9 minutesCurrent and former members of the U.S. Congress discussed problems facing the institution and possible solutions at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement in Washington, DC. The bipartisan group discussed the importance of building trust and personal relationships between Democratic and Republican members of Congress, the role party identification plays in politics, how the House Freedom Caucus leverages power, the use of social media as a primary source of communication, and tools used to force a floor vote on legislative issues.
-
Former Lawmakers Discuss Improving Congress, Part 2
54 minutesCurrent and former members of the U.S. Congress discussed problems facing the institution and possible solutions at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement in Washington, DC. The bipartisan group discussed the importance of building trust and personal relationships between Democratic and Republican members of Congress, the role party identification plays in politics, how the House Freedom Caucus leverages power, the use of social media as a primary source of communication, and tools used to force a floor vote on legislative issues.
-
Former Lawmakers Discuss Improving Congress, Part 3
58 minutesA bipartisan group of former lawmakers discussed how to improve Congress, at the Penn Biden Center in Washington, DC. In this portion of the conference, participants debated the filibuster, the efficacy of the Problem Solvers Caucus, and other issues. Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), ranking member of the House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization, was the only current U.S. representative to participate in the discussion.
-
Former Lawmakers Discuss Improving Congress, Part 4
47 minutesA bipartisan group of former lawmakers discussed how to improve Congress, at the Penn Biden Center in Washington, DC. In this portion of the conference, participants debated various proposals, such as raising pay for members. Also, Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), former chair of the Modernization of Congress Committee, shared his committee's recommendations. He was the only current U.S. representative to participate in the discussion.
-
Montana Governor Discusses Affordable Housing Solutions
36 minutesMontana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) discussed affordable housing challenges and solutions at an event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. He gave an overview of reasons for population growth in the state and highlighted how a bipartisan taskforce identified multiple reforms, including reducing government regulations for contractors, allowing homeowners to have multi-person units on their property, and investing in trade education. The event was briefly interrupted by fossil fuel protesters. Montana is currently appealing the ruling in Held vs. Montana, a lawsuit requiring the state to consider greenhouse gas emissions when issuing fossil fuel-related permits.
-
Campaign 2024: Vice President Harris & Gov. Walz in Milwaukee
1 hour, 15 minutesDemocratic Presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Gov. Tim Walz (MN) campaign in Milwaukee.
-
Campaign 2024: Fmr. Pres. Trump Campaigns in Howell, MI
54 minutesFormer President and 2024 GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump held a campaign event in Howell, Michigan. He spoke to voters about law enforcement, border security, and immigration.
-
Campaign 2024: Sen. JD Vance Campaigns in Kenosha, WI
33 minutesRepublican Vice Presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance campaigned in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He discussed community policing and touted the Trump-Vance campaign's belief that every child is entitled to public safety. In addition, Sen. Vance answered reporter questions on a variety of topics including debate preparation against Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz and the DNC Convention in Chicago. "Tim Walz has been going around saying that he served in war, and maybe they did it in Chicago so that he could actually, accurately say he visited a combat zone," said Sen. Vance.
-
Campaign 2024: Artist Discusses Peace Exhibit at DNC Convention
8 minutesC-SPAN talked with Richmond, Virginia artist Jeromyah Jones about his painting called D.O.P.E., which stands for Dissertation on Peace Exhibit. His painting was on display outside of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
-
Hearing on Shell Companies & Transnational Crime
1 hour, 11 minutesThe Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control held a hearing to examine the role of shell companies in facilitating transnational crime, such as fentanyl trafficking. Key topics included bad actors using such companies for money laundering and cartels using registered U.S. aircraft to smuggle illegal drugs. The Corporate Transparency Act was passed in 2021, which is intended to outlaw anonymous U.S. shell companies.
-
Former Lawmakers Discuss Improving Congress, Part 1
1 hour, 8 minutesCurrent and former members of the U.S. Congress discussed problems facing the institution and possible solutions at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement in Washington, DC. The bipartisan group discussed the importance of building trust and personal relationships between Democratic and Republican members of Congress, the role party identification plays in politics, how the House Freedom Caucus leverages power, the use of social media as a primary source of communication, and tools used to force a floor vote on legislative issues.
-
Former Lawmakers Discuss Improving Congress, Part 2
54 minutesCurrent and former members of the U.S. Congress discussed problems facing the institution and possible solutions at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement in Washington, DC. The bipartisan group discussed the importance of building trust and personal relationships between Democratic and Republican members of Congress, the role party identification plays in politics, how the House Freedom Caucus leverages power, the use of social media as a primary source of communication, and tools used to force a floor vote on legislative issues.
-
Former Lawmakers Discuss Improving Congress, Part 3
59 minutesA bipartisan group of former lawmakers discussed how to improve Congress, at the Penn Biden Center in Washington, DC. In this portion of the conference, participants debated the filibuster, the efficacy of the Problem Solvers Caucus, and other issues. Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), ranking member of the House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization, was the only current U.S. representative to participate in the discussion.
-
Former Lawmakers Discuss Improving Congress, Part 4
47 minutesA bipartisan group of former lawmakers discussed how to improve Congress, at the Penn Biden Center in Washington, DC. In this portion of the conference, participants debated various proposals, such as raising pay for members. Also, Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), former chair of the Modernization of Congress Committee, shared his committee's recommendations. He was the only current U.S. representative to participate in the discussion.
-
Montana Governor Discusses Affordable Housing Solutions
52 minutesMontana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) discussed affordable housing challenges and solutions at an event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. He gave an overview of reasons for population growth in the state and highlighted how a bipartisan taskforce identified multiple reforms, including reducing government regulations for contractors, allowing homeowners to have multi-person units on their property, and investing in trade education. The event was briefly interrupted by fossil fuel protesters. Montana is currently appealing the ruling in Held vs. Montana, a lawsuit requiring the state to consider greenhouse gas emissions when issuing fossil fuel-related permits.
-
Hearing on Shell Companies & Transnational Crime
1 hour, 11 minutesThe Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control held a hearing to examine the role of shell companies in facilitating transnational crime, such as fentanyl trafficking. Key topics included bad actors using such companies for money laundering and cartels using registered U.S. aircraft to smuggle illegal drugs. The Corporate Transparency Act was passed in 2021, which is intended to outlaw anonymous U.S. shell companies.
-
Campaign 2024: Sen. Kelly & Gov. Beshear Speak at Wisconsin Delegation Breakfast
1 hour, 10 minutesSen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) were among the speakers at a Wisconsin delegation breakfast in Chicago. They were joined by Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI), Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D). The event was hosted by the Wisconsin Democratic Party in conjunction with the Democratic National Convention.