Author Corey Mead discusses his book "The Hidden History of the White House" and television host and author Alexander Heffner discusses efforts to forge civility in politics.
Books That Shaped America explored "Common Sense," a 1776 pamphlet authored by Thomas Paine which urged the American colonies to declare independence from Great Britain. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
Books That Shaped America explored "The Federalist," an 1788 collection of essays authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay under the pseudonym "Publius" to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
Books That Shaped America explored the Journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, which were published in 1814 and recorded the 1804-1806 expedition they led through the western United States following the Louisiana Purchase. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
Books That Shaped America explored the "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass," authored by Frederick Douglass after his escape from slavery and published in 1845.
Books That Shaped America explored "The Common Law," an 1881 book authored by legal scholar and jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. who later went on to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
Books That Shaped America explored "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," a book authored by Mark Twain first published in 1884 which is often called The Great Ameican Novel. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
Books That Shaped America examined "Their Eyes Were Watching God," a 1937 novel authored by Zora Neale Hurston which explores a southern woman's identify, along with gender roles and race, and was influential on both African American literature and women's literature. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
Books That Shaped America explored "Free to Choose," a 1980 book authored by Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman and his wife, fellow economist Rose Friedman. The book advocates free market principles and limited government intervention and was accompanied by a TV series of the same name. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
Books That Shaped America explored "The Words of Cesar Chavez," a 2002 anthology edited by Richard J. Jensen and John C. Hammerback which presents major speeches and writings by labor leader Cesar Chavez and discusses their impact on the farm workers' movement starting in the early 1960's. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
Books That Shaped America explored "Common Sense," a 1776 pamphlet authored by Thomas Paine which urged the American colonies to declare independence from Great Britain. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
Books That Shaped America explored "The Federalist," an 1788 collection of essays authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay under the pseudonym "Publius" to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
Books That Shaped America explored the Journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, which were published in 1814 and recorded the 1804-1806 expedition they led through the western United States following the Louisiana Purchase. Books That Shaped America is a 10-part series, created in partnership with the Library of Congress, that examines major works of literature that have had a significant impact on the country and public policy.
Books That Shaped America explored the "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass," authored by Frederick Douglass after his escape from slavery and published in 1845.
Viewer reaction and reaction from opinion writers and radio show hosts from around the country to the tumult in the presidential race and recent Supreme Court term.
Newsmax host Carl Higbie argued that the Left wants to rewrite American history to exclude or demonize those who don't live up to contemporary progressive standards. This event was hosted by the Metropolitan Republican Club in New York City.
George Stephanopoulos spoke about the White House Situation Room & described key crisis moments in the room during previous administrations. This event was hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Hampton Sides talked about the final voyage of famed British explorer Captain James Cook, who was killed by native Hawaiians in 1779. This event was held at the Explorers Club in New York City.
Harvard Law professor Cass Sunstein discussed his book on freedom of speech and how it applies to students, professors, and administrators on college campuses. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.
Newsmax host Carl Higbie argued that the Left wants to rewrite American history to exclude or demonize those who don't live up to contemporary progressive standards. This event was hosted by the Metropolitan Republican Club in New York City.
George Stephanopoulos spoke about the White House Situation Room & described key crisis moments in the room during previous administrations. This event was hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Hampton Sides talked about the final voyage of famed British explorer Captain James Cook, who was killed by native Hawaiians in 1779. This event was held at the Explorers Club in New York City.
Newsmax host Carl Higbie argued that the Left wants to rewrite American history to exclude or demonize those who don't live up to contemporary progressive standards. This event was hosted by the Metropolitan Republican Club in New York City.
The Supreme Court heard oral argument to decide if former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for his alleged role in trying to overturn the 2020 election results. Special Counsel Jack Smith indicted him in August 2023.
Lawyers and legal scholars discussed democracy and reproductive health as a part of Georgetown University Law Center's review of the Supreme Court's 2023-24 term and rulings two years after the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade. Topics included privacy and surveillance, criminalizing abortion care, and inconsistencies within Court decisions.
National Constitution Center President & CEO Jeffrey Rosen discussed Monday's Supreme Court ruling on former President Trump's immunity claim and other key decisions from this recent term.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) participated in a debate hosted by "The Senate Project" series in Boston. They debated climate and energy policy, border security and immigration, health care and abortion, as well as the Senate filibuster and the state of U.S. democracy. NBC News chief political analyst Chuck Todd served as the moderator. The Senate Project is a partnership between the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, Bipartisan Policy Center, and the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation, and it seeks to bring together senators from different ends of the political spectrum for civil debate and potential areas of common ground.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed U.S. foreign policy at an event hosted by the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. The secretary responded to a question on President Biden's leadership and discussed a variety of topics including what success looks like in the Russia-Ukraine War, U.S. global partnerships and engagement, competition with China, and the importance of the NATO alliance. This event took place ahead of the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington.
Guilford Technical Community College professor Jeff Kinard taught a class about Civil War weaponry and shared artifacts such as muskets, carbines and revolvers. He described technological advances, such as breech loading and rifled barrels, that allowed soldiers to fire faster and with more accuracy.
Ronald Reagan accepted his party's presidential nomination at the 1980 Republican National Convention in Detroit, Michigan. The former California Governor called on Americans to "recapture our destiny" and pledged to cut taxes and increase defense spending. Courtesy of NBC News.
Guilford Technical Community College professor Jeff Kinard taught a class about Civil War weaponry and shared artifacts such as muskets, carbines and revolvers. He described technological advances, such as breech loading and rifled barrels, that allowed soldiers to fire faster and with more accuracy.
Ronald Reagan accepted his party's presidential nomination at the 1980 Republican National Convention in Detroit, Michigan. The former California Governor called on Americans to "recapture our destiny" and pledged to cut taxes and increase defense spending. Courtesy of NBC News.
Author and journalist Johnette Howard talked about the life and career of tennis player Billie Jean King. Howard co-wrote King's 2021 autobiography, "All In." This talk was part of the University of Mary Washington's "Great Lives" lecture series in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias discussed recent Supreme Court rulings that pertain to former President Donald Trump and presidential immunity, as well as the 2024 election, during a virtual conversation hosted by the Jewish Democratic Council of America. He said the Court "created an immunity, out of whole cloth, that I fear will transform the willingness of authoritarian leaders like Donald Trump." Topics addressed during the conversation included the former president's sentencing in the New York City hush money trial, the impact of current Court cases and investigations, Supreme Court reform, and the potential threat to democracy if Donald Trump is reelected.
A discsssion previewing the upcoming NATO Summit and looking back at the military alliances role in the world over the past 75 years. This event was hosted by the Brookings Institution.
It's the Fourth of July. Here at C-SPAN Radio, we hope you're enjoying the holiday ...and America's independence. In the mood for hearing patriotic songs? Then you won't want to miss this week's episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly." Because we're featuring patriotic songs sung by Bob Michel. Elected to the House in 1956, he served as House Republican leader from 1981 until his retirement on January 3, 1995. And he spent much of his time singing. Bob Michel - more than a Republican leader. A baritone.
German State Secretary Thomas Bagger joined the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, for a discussion on foreign policy and Germany's global outlook. Topics included the Russia-Ukraine war's impact on Germany's relationship with Russia, defense spending in Europe, Germany's trade and economic strategy with China, and the impact U.S. foreign policy has on Europe.
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) delivered brief remarks on support for the anti-abortion movement during the National Right to Life Conference in Arlington, Virginia. Others delivering remarks included National Right to Life President Carol Tobias and Government Affairs Director Jennifer Popik. Among the topics addressed were legislative alternatives to abortion, the role of pregnancy crisis centers, and the Supreme Court's recent dismissal of the Idaho v. United States case, which allows for emergency abortions to proceed in the state of Idaho.
