C-SPAN Radio Schedule
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Washington Journal: 05/13/2023Live
3 hours, 1 minuteNational Council on Aging's Josh Hodges discusses the retirement savings shortfall for many in the baby-boomer generation, and Financial Times columnist Gideon Rachman discusses his podcast "Rachman Review" and global current events.
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President Biden on Flight Delays & Cancellations
13 minutesPresident Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a proposed new federal rule that would require airlines to compensate passengers for "controllable" flight cancellations and delays. The plan is similar to guarantees already in place for fliers in Canada and the European Union. The two also touted FlightRights.gov, a website built to help fliers navigate federal protections.
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Writers Strike, But Congress Tells Their Late-Night TV Jokes
15 minutesMore than 11,000 members of the Writers Guild of America are on strike. It's the first TV writers walkout in more than 15 years ... and it has halted production on some of the most popular shows in the U.S. One immediate casualty: late night TV ... The talk shows are shut down. No new episodes. No new words. But there's one place on TV where the words never stop, where the content is always fresh, where there is always new programming - the US Congress.... Congress on TV. LIVE on C-SPAN, they keep on talking, they keep on debating. The new words keep coming. Sometimes scripted, sometimes unscripted. And sometimes they even talk about late-night TV talk show hosts -- the ones who aren't on TV right now! In fact - Representatives and Senators don't just talk about late night TV talk show hosts - they tell their jokes! If you want to hear jokes written on late night TV -- jokes you may be hearing for the first time . listen to Congress ... and listen to the latest episode of C-SP
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Georgia Secretary of State & Other Election Officials Discuss Elections
1 hour, 36 minutesGeorgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) discussed voter confidence and election integrity during the Center for Election Innovation and Research's symposium on election policy. Also touched upon were lessons learned from the 2020 and 2022 election cycles and how best to conduct future elections. Others joining the conversation included Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas (D) and Paige Alexander, CEO of The Carter Center.
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Georgia Secretary of State & Other Election Officials Discuss Elections
1 hour, 11 minutesState and local election officials discussed the importance of reporting election results and ballot counting during the Center for Election Innovation and Research's symposium on election policy. Several topics were discussed, including the processing of absentee and mail-in ballots, why election results in many states are not immediate, and the benefits and drawbacks to counting votes faster. Among the panelists were Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin (R), New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way (D), and Cathy Darling Allen, registrar for Shasta County, California.
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State Department & USAID Leadership Testify on Sudan Conflict
1 hour, 28 minutesUnder Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland and Sarah Charles, a top USAID official, testified on the conflict in Sudan before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Lawmakers from both parties called for a special envoy to Sudan over concerns that the administration is not prioritizing the conflict. In addition, they questioned witnesses on diplomatic efforts to encourage peace talks, humanitarian aid into the country, the evacuation of American citizens, and the impact of the conflict in Sudan on surrounding countries including Ethiopia and Egypt.
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Pharmaceutical Industry CEOs Testify on the Cost of Insulin
3 hours, 0 minutePharmaceutical industry CEOs and senior executives testified on lowering the cost of insulin before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. The committee questioned the witnesses on drug pricing tactics and asked for transparency from the industry. Topics included stock buybacks for pharmaceutical companies, patient assistance programs for uninsured consumers, competitiveness in the market, and lowering the price of prescription drugs overall.
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Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Testifies at Oversight Hearing
54 minutesLibrarian of Congress Carla Hayden testified at an oversight hearing held by the Senate Rules and Administration Committee. She discussed how the Library of Congress (LOC) is creating an all-new visitor experience, in time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. The plan includes an orientation gallery that features a restoration of Thomas Jefferson's library, a youth learning center, and a special collections gallery. Also, senators asked how the U.S. Copyright Office, which is housed under the LOC, will be used to protect copyrighted works amid growing use of artificial intelligence. The LOC is the largest library in the world and holds more than 175 million books, manuscripts, and other materials.
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Washington Journal: David Bier
21 minutesCato Institute's David Bier discussed the ending of Title 42 and the economic impact of legal and illegal immigration.
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Booknotes+ Podcast - Philipos Melaku-Bello
43 minutesFor the millions of visitors who come to Washington, DC, one of the most popular destinations is Lafayette Park, across from the White House. There's no longer vehicle traffic on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the President's house, but you can often find a crowd on the street, most having fun or taking pictures. Since 1981 there has also been a peace vigil on the spot, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. You can't miss it. To find out how it all works, we talked with a veteran of the anti-war, anti-nuclear protests - a man who has been there for close to 40 years - Philipos Melaku-Bello
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Lectures in History: The Evolution of Job Skills & Rise of Robots
59 minutesBoston College economics professor Chandini Sankaran discussed the evolution of job skills and how computers and robots have changed labor markets and the types of jobs available.
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Reel America: President Nixon Address on Vietnam War - 1969
22 minutesIn his first address to the nation on Vietnam, President Richard Nixon proposed the withdrawal of U.S. forces from South Vietnam as long as the North Vietnamese removed their forces as well. He delivered his address on May 14, 1969, a few months after his inauguration.
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AHTV - Pete Souza, "The West Wing & Beyond"
59 minutesFormer White House photographer Pete Souza talked about the day-to-day workings of the presidency, including history making moments he witnessed. He served both Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. The White House Historical Association hosted this event in Washington, D.C.
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Keith Beutler, "George Washington's Hair"
1 hour, 2 minutesWhat stories do locks of George Washington's hair in archives and museums have to tell? And what do they say about the cult of Revolutionary War-era relics and patriotic memory? Author Keith Beutler discussed at New York City's historic Fraunces Tavern.
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Kidada Williams, "I Saw Death Coming"
56 minutesWayne State University professor Kidada Williams talked about the daily existence of formerly enslaved people during Reconstruction. This program was hosted by the Ann Arbor Public Library in Michigan.
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Booknotes+ Podcast - Philipos Melaku-Bello
43 minutesFor the millions of visitors who come to Washington, DC, one of the most popular destinations is Lafayette Park, across from the White House. There's no longer vehicle traffic on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the President's house, but you can often find a crowd on the street, most having fun or taking pictures. Since 1981 there has also been a peace vigil on the spot, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. You can't miss it. To find out how it all works, we talked with a veteran of the anti-war, anti-nuclear protests - a man who has been there for close to 40 years - Philipos Melaku-Bello
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Lectures in History: The Evolution of Job Skills & Rise of Robots
59 minutesBoston College economics professor Chandini Sankaran discussed the evolution of job skills and how computers and robots have changed labor markets and the types of jobs available.
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Reel America: President Nixon Address on Vietnam War - 1969
22 minutesIn his first address to the nation on Vietnam, President Richard Nixon proposed the withdrawal of U.S. forces from South Vietnam as long as the North Vietnamese removed their forces as well. He delivered his address on May 14, 1969, a few months after his inauguration.
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AHTV - Pete Souza, "The West Wing & Beyond"
59 minutesFormer White House photographer Pete Souza talked about the day-to-day workings of the presidency, including history making moments he witnessed. He served both Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. The White House Historical Association hosted this event in Washington, D.C.
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Keith Beutler, "George Washington's Hair"
55 minutesWhat stories do locks of George Washington's hair in archives and museums have to tell? And what do they say about the cult of Revolutionary War-era relics and patriotic memory? Author Keith Beutler discussed at New York City's historic Fraunces Tavern.
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Kidada Williams, "I Saw Death Coming"
56 minutesWayne State University professor Kidada Williams talked about the daily existence of formerly enslaved people during Reconstruction. This program was hosted by the Ann Arbor Public Library in Michigan.
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Lectures in History: The Evolution of Job Skills & Rise of Robots
59 minutesBoston College economics professor Chandini Sankaran discussed the evolution of job skills and how computers and robots have changed labor markets and the types of jobs available.
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Reel America: President Nixon Address on Vietnam War - 1969
22 minutesIn his first address to the nation on Vietnam, President Richard Nixon proposed the withdrawal of U.S. forces from South Vietnam as long as the North Vietnamese removed their forces as well. He delivered his address on May 14, 1969, a few months after his inauguration.
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Booknotes+ Podcast - Philipos Melaku-Bello
44 minutesFor the millions of visitors who come to Washington, DC, one of the most popular destinations is Lafayette Park, across from the White House. There's no longer vehicle traffic on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the President's house, but you can often find a crowd on the street, most having fun or taking pictures. Since 1981 there has also been a peace vigil on the spot, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. You can't miss it. To find out how it all works, we talked with a veteran of the anti-war, anti-nuclear protests - a man who has been there for close to 40 years - Philipos Melaku-Bello