American History/BookTV Schedule

Week of September 8 through September 15

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, September 14
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Lectures in History The American Presidency and Foreign PolicyPresidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky discussed how presidential foreign policy and warmaking ... Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky discussed how presidential foreign policy and warmaking powers evolved from the time of George Washington to the modern era. This lecture was part of a symposium hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. 9:15 AM EDTApprox. 14 min.Reel America "Let's Look at Congress" with USIA Director Edward Murrow - 1962In 1962, Senator Kenneth Keating (R-NY) hosted U.S. Information Agengy director Edward Murrow on ... In 1962, Senator Kenneth Keating (R-NY) hosted U.S. Information Agengy director Edward Murrow on his interview program to talk about the U.S. image abroad, current affairs, and propaganda. This was part of a television interview series Senator Keating hosted in the late 1950s and early 1960s called "Let's Look at Congress.' Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 9:29 AM EDTApprox. 2 hr. 31 min.Ronald Reagan 20th Anniversary CommemorationFormer President Ronald Reagan died 20 years ago on June 5, 2004, at the age of 93. Those who ... Former President Ronald Reagan died 20 years ago on June 5, 2004, at the age of 93. Those who served in his administration gathered at his presidential library in Simi Valley, California, to remember him.
12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Lectures in History The American Presidency and Foreign PolicyPresidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky discussed how presidential foreign policy and warmaking ... Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky discussed how presidential foreign policy and warmaking powers evolved from the time of George Washington to the modern era. This lecture was part of a symposium hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. 1:15 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.John McCurdy, "Vicious and Immoral"History professor and author John McCurdy talked about the 1774 buggery trial of British chaplain ... History professor and author John McCurdy talked about the 1774 buggery trial of British chaplain Robert Newburgh and LGBT history during the American Revolution. The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia hosted this event. 2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.The Civil War 1862 Second Manassas - Confederate PerspectiveCivil War historian Gary Gallagher talked about the importance of the victory at the 1862 Battle ... Civil War historian Gary Gallagher talked about the importance of the victory at the 1862 Battle of Second Manassas for the Confederate cause. This talk was part of a conference hosted by the University of Virginia Center for Civil War History in Charlottesville.
3:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.Historical Perspectives on Transportation Safety RegulationHistorians discussed the development of federal transportation safety regulations in the United ... Historians discussed the development of federal transportation safety regulations in the United States. The American Historical Association hosted this discussion as part of a Congressional briefing series. 4:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.James Marcus, "Glad to the Brink of Fear - A Portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson"Author James Marcus talked about transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson, his life, his writings, ... Author James Marcus talked about transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson, his life, his writings, and his relevance for today. The New York Society Library hosted this event. 5:15 PM EDTApprox. 15 min.Reel America "Let's Look at Congress" with USIA Director Edward Murrow - 1962In 1962, Senator Kenneth Keating (R-NY) hosted U.S. Information Agengy director Edward Murrow on ... In 1962, Senator Kenneth Keating (R-NY) hosted U.S. Information Agengy director Edward Murrow on his interview program to talk about the U.S. image abroad, current affairs, and propaganda. This was part of a television interview series Senator Keating hosted in the late 1950s and early 1960s called "Let's Look at Congress.' Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
5:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min."Waging War in America 1775-1783"Historians discussed the operational challenges that American, British, French, and German ... Historians discussed the operational challenges that American, British, French, and German military forces faced during the American Revolution. The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati in Washington, DC, hosted this program. 7:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Historic Presidential Elections Lincoln vs. Douglas vs. Breckinridge - 1860Republican Abraham Lincoln defeated Illinois Senator Stephen Douglas of the Democratic Party, Vice ... Republican Abraham Lincoln defeated Illinois Senator Stephen Douglas of the Democratic Party, Vice President & Southern Democratic Party candidate John Breckinridge, and former Senator and Constitutional Union Party candidate John Bell. Lincoln's election was followed by the secession of several southern states which led to the Civil War. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Lectures in History The American Presidency and Foreign PolicyPresidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky discussed how presidential foreign policy and warmaking ... Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky discussed how presidential foreign policy and warmaking powers evolved from the time of George Washington to the modern era. This lecture was part of a symposium hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
9:15 PM EDTApprox. 15 min.Reel America "Let's Look at Congress" with USIA Director Edward Murrow - 1962In 1962, Senator Kenneth Keating (R-NY) hosted U.S. Information Agengy director Edward Murrow on ... In 1962, Senator Kenneth Keating (R-NY) hosted U.S. Information Agengy director Edward Murrow on his interview program to talk about the U.S. image abroad, current affairs, and propaganda. This was part of a television interview series Senator Keating hosted in the late 1950s and early 1960s called "Let's Look at Congress.' Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 9:30 PM EDTApprox. 2 hr. 30 min.Ronald Reagan 20th Anniversary CommemorationFormer President Ronald Reagan died 20 years ago on June 5, 2004, at the age of 93. Those who ... Former President Ronald Reagan died 20 years ago on June 5, 2004, at the age of 93. Those who served in his administration gathered at his presidential library in Simi Valley, California, to remember him.
Sunday, September 15
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Lectures in History The American Presidency and Foreign PolicyPresidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky discussed how presidential foreign policy and warmaking ... Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky discussed how presidential foreign policy and warmaking powers evolved from the time of George Washington to the modern era. This lecture was part of a symposium hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. 1:15 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.John McCurdy, "Vicious and Immoral"History professor and author John McCurdy talked about the 1774 buggery trial of British chaplain ... History professor and author John McCurdy talked about the 1774 buggery trial of British chaplain Robert Newburgh and LGBT history during the American Revolution. The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia hosted this event. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.The Civil War 1862 Second Manassas - Confederate PerspectiveCivil War historian Gary Gallagher talked about the importance of the victory at the 1862 Battle ... Civil War historian Gary Gallagher talked about the importance of the victory at the 1862 Battle of Second Manassas for the Confederate cause. This talk was part of a conference hosted by the University of Virginia Center for Civil War History in Charlottesville.
3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Historical Perspectives on Transportation Safety RegulationHistorians discussed the development of federal transportation safety regulations in the United ... Historians discussed the development of federal transportation safety regulations in the United States. The American Historical Association hosted this discussion as part of a Congressional briefing series. 4:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.James Marcus, "Glad to the Brink of Fear - A Portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson"Author James Marcus talked about transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson, his life, his writings, ... Author James Marcus talked about transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson, his life, his writings, and his relevance for today. The New York Society Library hosted this event. 5:15 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.Reel America "Let's Look at Congress" with USIA Director Edward Murrow - 1962In 1962, Senator Kenneth Keating (R-NY) hosted U.S. Information Agengy director Edward Murrow on ... In 1962, Senator Kenneth Keating (R-NY) hosted U.S. Information Agengy director Edward Murrow on his interview program to talk about the U.S. image abroad, current affairs, and propaganda. This was part of a television interview series Senator Keating hosted in the late 1950s and early 1960s called "Let's Look at Congress.' Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
5:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 29 min."Waging War in America 1775-1783"Historians discussed the operational challenges that American, British, French, and German ... Historians discussed the operational challenges that American, British, French, and German military forces faced during the American Revolution. The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati in Washington, DC, hosted this program. 6:59 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Historic Presidential Elections Lincoln vs. Douglas vs. Breckinridge - 1860Republican Abraham Lincoln defeated Illinois Senator Stephen Douglas of the Democratic Party, Vice ... Republican Abraham Lincoln defeated Illinois Senator Stephen Douglas of the Democratic Party, Vice President & Southern Democratic Party candidate John Breckinridge, and former Senator and Constitutional Union Party candidate John Bell. Lincoln's election was followed by the secession of several southern states which led to the Civil War. 8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Meridith McGraw, "Trump in Exile"Politico's Meridith McGraw chronicled Donald Trump's post presidency to his return as the ... Politico's Meridith McGraw chronicled Donald Trump's post presidency to his return as the Republican nominee for president. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
9:05 AM EDTApprox. 32 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Ilana Redstone, "The Certainty Trap"University of Illinois sociology professor Ilana Redstone argues that the U.S. would be better off ... University of Illinois sociology professor Ilana Redstone argues that the U.S. would be better off if Americans were more self-critical about their beliefs and less dismissive of arguments made by those they disagree with. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas. 9:37 AM EDTApprox. 28 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Randy Barnett, "A Life for Liberty"Georgetown University constitutional law professor Randy Barnett talks about his legal career and ... Georgetown University constitutional law professor Randy Barnett talks about his legal career and his support of originalism, a legal theory that interprets laws based on their original interpretations. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas. 10:05 AM EDTApprox. 58 min.After Words Kim Wehle, "Pardon Power - How the Pardon System Works - and Why"Former assistant U.S. attorney and law professor Kim Wehle looked at how the pardon system works ... Former assistant U.S. attorney and law professor Kim Wehle looked at how the pardon system works in the United States and why we have it. She was interviewed by University of Michigan emeritus professor of law and sociology Richard Lempert.
11:03 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Meridith McGraw, "Trump in Exile"Politico's Meridith McGraw chronicled Donald Trump's post presidency to his return as the ... Politico's Meridith McGraw chronicled Donald Trump's post presidency to his return as the Republican nominee for president. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. 12:07 PM EDTApprox. 33 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Ilana Redstone, "The Certainty Trap"University of Illinois sociology professor Ilana Redstone argues that the U.S. would be better off ... University of Illinois sociology professor Ilana Redstone argues that the U.S. would be better off if Americans were more self-critical about their beliefs and less dismissive of arguments made by those they disagree with. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas. 12:40 PM EDTApprox. 28 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Randy Barnett, "A Life for Liberty"Georgetown University constitutional law professor Randy Barnett talks about his legal career and ... Georgetown University constitutional law professor Randy Barnett talks about his legal career and his support of originalism, a legal theory that interprets laws based on their original interpretations. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas.
1:08 PM EDTApprox. 57 min.After Words Kim Wehle, "Pardon Power - How the Pardon System Works - and Why"Former assistant U.S. attorney and law professor Kim Wehle looked at how the pardon system works ... Former assistant U.S. attorney and law professor Kim Wehle looked at how the pardon system works in the United States and why we have it. She was interviewed by University of Michigan emeritus professor of law and sociology Richard Lempert. 2:05 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Sebastian Junger, "In My Time of Dying"Author and journalist Sebastian Junger talked about his near-death experience and what it taught ... Author and journalist Sebastian Junger talked about his near-death experience and what it taught him about the possibility of an afterlife. This event was hosted by BookPeople in Austin, Texas. 3:07 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 13 min.Renée DiResta, "Invisible Rulers - The People Who Turn Lies into Reality"Renée DiResta looked at how propagandists use social media and algorithms to undermine faith in ... Renée DiResta looked at how propagandists use social media and algorithms to undermine faith in democracy and government institutions. This event was hosted by the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco.
4:20 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.H.R. McMaster, "At War with Ourselves"Former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster talked about his time in the Trump Administration ... Former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster talked about his time in the Trump Administration and lays out a blueprint for a potential second Donald Trump term. The Hoover Institution's Washington, D.C., office hosted this event. 5:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Wilbur Ross, "Risks and Returns"Former Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross talked about how he succeeded on Wall Street and in life. ... Former Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross talked about how he succeeded on Wall Street and in life. He also talked about his experiences in Washington during the Trump administration. This event took place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley, California. 6:21 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.Dana Bash, "America's Deadliest Election"CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash looked at Louisiana's Reconstruction-Era gubernatorial ... CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash looked at Louisiana's Reconstruction-Era gubernatorial election of 1872, and the political and racial violence that occurred that year. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
7:30 PM EDTApprox. 16 min.About Books About Books With Patrick OliverPatrick Oliver, founder and CEO of Say It Loud! Readers & Writers, discussed the need for literary ... Patrick Oliver, founder and CEO of Say It Loud! Readers & Writers, discussed the need for literary arts programs and his efforts to promote reading among children and young adults. 7:46 PM EDTApprox. 17 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Sam Sorbo, "Parents' Guide to Homeschool"PatriotTV host Sam Sorbo argued that homeschooling is better and safer for children than sending ... PatriotTV host Sam Sorbo argued that homeschooling is better and safer for children than sending them to public schools. She shared her experiences homeschooling her own children and offered advice to parents who want to do the same. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas. 8:03 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Meridith McGraw, "Trump in Exile"Politico's Meridith McGraw chronicled Donald Trump's post presidency to his return as the ... Politico's Meridith McGraw chronicled Donald Trump's post presidency to his return as the Republican nominee for president. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
9:06 PM EDTApprox. 33 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Ilana Redstone, "The Certainty Trap"University of Illinois sociology professor Ilana Redstone argues that the U.S. would be better off ... University of Illinois sociology professor Ilana Redstone argues that the U.S. would be better off if Americans were more self-critical about their beliefs and less dismissive of arguments made by those they disagree with. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas. 9:39 PM EDTApprox. 27 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Randy Barnett, "A Life for Liberty"Georgetown University constitutional law professor Randy Barnett talks about his legal career and ... Georgetown University constitutional law professor Randy Barnett talks about his legal career and his support of originalism, a legal theory that interprets laws based on their original interpretations. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas. 10:06 PM EDTApprox. 58 min.After Words Kim Wehle, "Pardon Power - How the Pardon System Works - and Why"Former assistant U.S. attorney and law professor Kim Wehle looked at how the pardon system works ... Former assistant U.S. attorney and law professor Kim Wehle looked at how the pardon system works in the United States and why we have it. She was interviewed by University of Michigan emeritus professor of law and sociology Richard Lempert.
11:04 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Meridith McGraw, "Trump in Exile"Politico's Meridith McGraw chronicled Donald Trump's post presidency to his return as the ... Politico's Meridith McGraw chronicled Donald Trump's post presidency to his return as the Republican nominee for president. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
Monday, September 16
12:08 AM EDTApprox. 32 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Ilana Redstone, "The Certainty Trap"University of Illinois sociology professor Ilana Redstone argues that the U.S. would be better off ... University of Illinois sociology professor Ilana Redstone argues that the U.S. would be better off if Americans were more self-critical about their beliefs and less dismissive of arguments made by those they disagree with. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas. 12:40 AM EDTApprox. 28 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Randy Barnett, "A Life for Liberty"Georgetown University constitutional law professor Randy Barnett talks about his legal career and ... Georgetown University constitutional law professor Randy Barnett talks about his legal career and his support of originalism, a legal theory that interprets laws based on their original interpretations. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas. 1:08 AM EDTApprox. 57 min.After Words Kim Wehle, "Pardon Power - How the Pardon System Works - and Why"Former assistant U.S. attorney and law professor Kim Wehle looked at how the pardon system works ... Former assistant U.S. attorney and law professor Kim Wehle looked at how the pardon system works in the United States and why we have it. She was interviewed by University of Michigan emeritus professor of law and sociology Richard Lempert.
2:05 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Sebastian Junger, "In My Time of Dying"Author and journalist Sebastian Junger talked about his near-death experience and what it taught ... Author and journalist Sebastian Junger talked about his near-death experience and what it taught him about the possibility of an afterlife. This event was hosted by BookPeople in Austin, Texas. 3:06 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.Renée DiResta, "Invisible Rulers - The People Who Turn Lies into Reality"Renée DiResta looked at how propagandists use social media and algorithms to undermine faith in ... Renée DiResta looked at how propagandists use social media and algorithms to undermine faith in democracy and government institutions. This event was hosted by the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. 4:20 AM EDTApprox. 56 min.H.R. McMaster, "At War with Ourselves"Former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster talked about his time in the Trump Administration ... Former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster talked about his time in the Trump Administration and lays out a blueprint for a potential second Donald Trump term. The Hoover Institution's Washington, D.C., office hosted this event.
5:16 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Wilbur Ross, "Risks and Returns"Former Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross talked about how he succeeded on Wall Street and in life. ... Former Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross talked about how he succeeded on Wall Street and in life. He also talked about his experiences in Washington during the Trump administration. This event took place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley, California. 6:21 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.Dana Bash, "America's Deadliest Election"CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash looked at Louisiana's Reconstruction-Era gubernatorial ... CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash looked at Louisiana's Reconstruction-Era gubernatorial election of 1872, and the political and racial violence that occurred that year. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. 7:30 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.About Books About Books With Patrick OliverPatrick Oliver, founder and CEO of Say It Loud! Readers & Writers, discussed the need for literary ... Patrick Oliver, founder and CEO of Say It Loud! Readers & Writers, discussed the need for literary arts programs and his efforts to promote reading among children and young adults.
7:45 AM EDTApprox. 17 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Sam Sorbo, "Parents' Guide to Homeschool"PatriotTV host Sam Sorbo argued that homeschooling is better and safer for children than sending ... PatriotTV host Sam Sorbo argued that homeschooling is better and safer for children than sending them to public schools. She shared her experiences homeschooling her own children and offered advice to parents who want to do the same. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas.