American History/BookTV Schedule

Week of September 15 through September 22

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, September 21
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Lectures in History Gilded Age BohemiansUniversity of North Carolina at Pembroke professor Ryan Anderson discussed the rise of a Bohemian ... University of North Carolina at Pembroke professor Ryan Anderson discussed the rise of a Bohemian culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that rejected conventional societal restraints and embraced the arts. 9:20 AM EDTApprox. 10 min.Reel America United States Elects President TrumanIntended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of ... Intended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of President Truman and documents his 1948 campaign victory over Republican Thomas Dewey. 9:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Randall Woods, "John Quincy Adams"University of Arkansas historian Randall Woods discussed America's sixth president, John Quincy ... University of Arkansas historian Randall Woods discussed America's sixth president, John Quincy Adams. He devoted a decade of research and writing to his biography of the first chief executive to follow his father into the office. The Fayetteville Public Library in Arkansas hosted this event.
10:30 AM EDTApprox. 11 min.President Gerald Ford 1975 Assassination AttemptsHistorian and Gerald Ford biographer Richard Norton Smith discussed the two attempts on Pres. ... Historian and Gerald Ford biographer Richard Norton Smith discussed the two attempts on Pres. Gerald Ford's life that took place in September 1975. 10:41 AM EDTApprox. 19 min.President Gerald Ford 1975 Assassination Attempt TestimonyPresident Ford testified about a 1975 assassination attempt on his life by Lynette "Squeaky" ... President Ford testified about a 1975 assassination attempt on his life by Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, a follower of Charles Manson. 11:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Lectures in History Gilded Age BohemiansUniversity of North Carolina at Pembroke professor Ryan Anderson discussed the rise of a Bohemian ... University of North Carolina at Pembroke professor Ryan Anderson discussed the rise of a Bohemian culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that rejected conventional societal restraints and embraced the arts.
12:20 PM EDTApprox. 10 min.Reel America United States Elects President TrumanIntended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of ... Intended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of President Truman and documents his 1948 campaign victory over Republican Thomas Dewey. 12:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Randall Woods, "John Quincy Adams"University of Arkansas historian Randall Woods discussed America's sixth president, John Quincy ... University of Arkansas historian Randall Woods discussed America's sixth president, John Quincy Adams. He devoted a decade of research and writing to his biography of the first chief executive to follow his father into the office. The Fayetteville Public Library in Arkansas hosted this event. 1:30 PM EDTApprox. 11 min.President Gerald Ford 1975 Assassination AttemptsHistorian and Gerald Ford biographer Richard Norton Smith discussed the two attempts on Pres. ... Historian and Gerald Ford biographer Richard Norton Smith discussed the two attempts on Pres. Gerald Ford's life that took place in September 1975.
1:41 PM EDTApprox. 19 min.President Gerald Ford 1975 Assassination Attempt TestimonyPresident Ford testified about a 1975 assassination attempt on his life by Lynette "Squeaky" ... President Ford testified about a 1975 assassination attempt on his life by Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, a follower of Charles Manson. 2:00 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.The Civil War Slavery & 1862 Union Army of VirginiaFormer National Park Service historian John Hennessey talked about the 1862 relationship between ... Former National Park Service historian John Hennessey talked about the 1862 relationship between the Union Army of Virginia and enslaved people, the attitudes of the soldiers toward slavery, and how emancipation impacted the war effort. This talk was part of a conference hosted by the University of Virginia Center for Civil War History in Charlottesville. 2:50 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.History of Academic Freedom in Higher EducationDavid Bell (Princeton University), Natalia Mehlman Petrzela (New School), and David Rabban (Univ. ... David Bell (Princeton University), Natalia Mehlman Petrzela (New School), and David Rabban (Univ. of Texas School of Law) discussed the relationship between public policy and academic freedom in higher education. The American Historical Association hosted this discussion as part of its Congressional briefing series.
4:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.1774 Fairfax ResolvesHistorian Holly Brewer talked about the 1774 Fairfax Resolves. Drafted by George Mason and George ... Historian Holly Brewer talked about the 1774 Fairfax Resolves. Drafted by George Mason and George Washington, the resolutions rejected the authority of British Parliament over the American colonies. George Mason's Gunston Hall in Mason Neck, Virginia, hosted this program. 5:15 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.Marquis de Lafayette in AmericaIn July of 1824, the Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette came back to America and toured ... In July of 1824, the Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette came back to America and toured the country. Public historians discussed the French noble's original visit and the event planned for the 200th anniversary in 2024. This talk was part of a Revolutionary War conference hosted by the Fort Plain Museum in New York. 5:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Edward Foley, "Ballot Battles"After the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, Edward Foley updated his book "Ballot Battles: The ... After the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, Edward Foley updated his book "Ballot Battles: The History of Disputed Elections in the United States." This videotaped podcast focused on America's history of controversial elections - especially in 1876, 2000, and 2020. The American Enterprise Institute hosted this program.
7:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Historic Presidential Elections Hayes vs. Tilden - 1876Despite losing the popular vote, Republican Governor Rutherford Hayes of Ohio defeated New York ... Despite losing the popular vote, Republican Governor Rutherford Hayes of Ohio defeated New York Democratic Governor Samuel Tilden in a contentious election that led to negotiations between Republicans and Democrats to determine the winner, resulting in what became known as the Compromise of 1877. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Lectures in History Gilded Age BohemiansUniversity of North Carolina at Pembroke professor Ryan Anderson discussed the rise of a Bohemian ... University of North Carolina at Pembroke professor Ryan Anderson discussed the rise of a Bohemian culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that rejected conventional societal restraints and embraced the arts. 9:20 PM EDTApprox. 10 min.Reel America United States Elects President TrumanIntended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of ... Intended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of President Truman and documents his 1948 campaign victory over Republican Thomas Dewey.
9:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Randall Woods, "John Quincy Adams"University of Arkansas historian Randall Woods discussed America's sixth president, John Quincy ... University of Arkansas historian Randall Woods discussed America's sixth president, John Quincy Adams. He devoted a decade of research and writing to his biography of the first chief executive to follow his father into the office. The Fayetteville Public Library in Arkansas hosted this event. 10:30 PM EDTApprox. 11 min.President Gerald Ford 1975 Assassination AttemptsHistorian and Gerald Ford biographer Richard Norton Smith discussed the two attempts on Pres. ... Historian and Gerald Ford biographer Richard Norton Smith discussed the two attempts on Pres. Gerald Ford's life that took place in September 1975. 10:41 PM EDTApprox. 19 min.President Gerald Ford 1975 Assassination Attempt TestimonyPresident Ford testified about a 1975 assassination attempt on his life by Lynette "Squeaky" ... President Ford testified about a 1975 assassination attempt on his life by Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, a follower of Charles Manson.
11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Lectures in History Gilded Age BohemiansUniversity of North Carolina at Pembroke professor Ryan Anderson discussed the rise of a Bohemian ... University of North Carolina at Pembroke professor Ryan Anderson discussed the rise of a Bohemian culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that rejected conventional societal restraints and embraced the arts.
Sunday, September 22
12:20 AM EDTApprox. 10 min.Reel America United States Elects President TrumanIntended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of ... Intended for foreign audiences, this U.S. Information Service film gives a brief biography of President Truman and documents his 1948 campaign victory over Republican Thomas Dewey. 12:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Randall Woods, "John Quincy Adams"University of Arkansas historian Randall Woods discussed America's sixth president, John Quincy ... University of Arkansas historian Randall Woods discussed America's sixth president, John Quincy Adams. He devoted a decade of research and writing to his biography of the first chief executive to follow his father into the office. The Fayetteville Public Library in Arkansas hosted this event. 1:30 AM EDTApprox. 11 min.President Gerald Ford 1975 Assassination AttemptsHistorian and Gerald Ford biographer Richard Norton Smith discussed the two attempts on Pres. ... Historian and Gerald Ford biographer Richard Norton Smith discussed the two attempts on Pres. Gerald Ford's life that took place in September 1975.
1:41 AM EDTApprox. 19 min.President Gerald Ford 1975 Assassination Attempt TestimonyPresident Ford testified about a 1975 assassination attempt on his life by Lynette "Squeaky" ... President Ford testified about a 1975 assassination attempt on his life by Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, a follower of Charles Manson. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.The Civil War Slavery & 1862 Union Army of VirginiaFormer National Park Service historian John Hennessey talked about the 1862 relationship between ... Former National Park Service historian John Hennessey talked about the 1862 relationship between the Union Army of Virginia and enslaved people, the attitudes of the soldiers toward slavery, and how emancipation impacted the war effort. This talk was part of a conference hosted by the University of Virginia Center for Civil War History in Charlottesville. 2:50 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.History of Academic Freedom in Higher EducationDavid Bell (Princeton University), Natalia Mehlman Petrzela (New School), and David Rabban (Univ. ... David Bell (Princeton University), Natalia Mehlman Petrzela (New School), and David Rabban (Univ. of Texas School of Law) discussed the relationship between public policy and academic freedom in higher education. The American Historical Association hosted this discussion as part of its Congressional briefing series.
4:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.1774 Fairfax ResolvesHistorian Holly Brewer talked about the 1774 Fairfax Resolves. Drafted by George Mason and George ... Historian Holly Brewer talked about the 1774 Fairfax Resolves. Drafted by George Mason and George Washington, the resolutions rejected the authority of British Parliament over the American colonies. George Mason's Gunston Hall in Mason Neck, Virginia, hosted this program. 5:15 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.Marquis de Lafayette in AmericaIn July of 1824, the Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette came back to America and toured ... In July of 1824, the Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette came back to America and toured the country. Public historians discussed the French noble's original visit and the event planned for the 200th anniversary in 2024. This talk was part of a Revolutionary War conference hosted by the Fort Plain Museum in New York. 5:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Edward Foley, "Ballot Battles"After the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, Edward Foley updated his book "Ballot Battles: The ... After the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, Edward Foley updated his book "Ballot Battles: The History of Disputed Elections in the United States." This videotaped podcast focused on America's history of controversial elections - especially in 1876, 2000, and 2020. The American Enterprise Institute hosted this program.
7:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Historic Presidential Elections Hayes vs. Tilden - 1876Despite losing the popular vote, Republican Governor Rutherford Hayes of Ohio defeated New York ... Despite losing the popular vote, Republican Governor Rutherford Hayes of Ohio defeated New York Democratic Governor Samuel Tilden in a contentious election that led to negotiations between Republicans and Democrats to determine the winner, resulting in what became known as the Compromise of 1877. 8:00 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Louis Sarkozy, "Napoleon's Library"Louis Sarkozy, son of former French president Nicholas Sarkozy, talked about the books in Napoleon ... Louis Sarkozy, son of former French president Nicholas Sarkozy, talked about the books in Napoleon Bonaparte's library and the impact they had on his thinking. This event was hosted by Bonjour Books in Kensington, Maryland. 8:45 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Washington Journal Author Ann Coulter on Campaign 2024Author & columnist Ann Coulter discussed Campaign 2024, her views on Former President Donald ... Author & columnist Ann Coulter discussed Campaign 2024, her views on Former President Donald Trump, the evolution of Republican politics and her writing career.
9:35 AM EDTApprox. 25 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Rainer Zitelmann, "How Nations Escape Poverty"Rainer Zitelmann discussed what Vietnam and Poland, both former socialist countries, have done to ... Rainer Zitelmann discussed what Vietnam and Poland, both former socialist countries, have done to prosper economically in the 21st century. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas. 10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Brooke Harrington, "Offshore - Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism"Dartmouth College professor Brooke Harrington examined the world of offshore finance, how it works ... Dartmouth College professor Brooke Harrington examined the world of offshore finance, how it works and its impact on the U.S. and globally. She was interviewed by Wall Street Journal U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin. 11:00 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Louis Sarkozy, "Napoleon's Library"Louis Sarkozy, son of former French president Nicholas Sarkozy, talked about the books in Napoleon ... Louis Sarkozy, son of former French president Nicholas Sarkozy, talked about the books in Napoleon Bonaparte's library and the impact they had on his thinking. This event was hosted by Bonjour Books in Kensington, Maryland.
11:45 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Washington Journal Author Ann Coulter on Campaign 2024Author & columnist Ann Coulter discussed Campaign 2024, her views on Former President Donald ... Author & columnist Ann Coulter discussed Campaign 2024, her views on Former President Donald Trump, the evolution of Republican politics and her writing career. 12:35 PM EDTApprox. 25 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Rainer Zitelmann, "How Nations Escape Poverty"Rainer Zitelmann discussed what Vietnam and Poland, both former socialist countries, have done to ... Rainer Zitelmann discussed what Vietnam and Poland, both former socialist countries, have done to prosper economically in the 21st century. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Brooke Harrington, "Offshore - Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism"Dartmouth College professor Brooke Harrington examined the world of offshore finance, how it works ... Dartmouth College professor Brooke Harrington examined the world of offshore finance, how it works and its impact on the U.S. and globally. She was interviewed by Wall Street Journal U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin.
2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 40 min.Ferris Jabr, "Becoming Earth - How Our Planet Came to Life"Scientific American contributing writer Ferris Jabr discussed how life evolved on earth and ... Scientific American contributing writer Ferris Jabr discussed how life evolved on earth and whether it is an interconnected system. The Secret Science Club provided this virtual event. 3:40 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Dr. Jack Turban, "Free to Be - Understanding Kids & Gender Identity"UC-San Francisco child and adolescent psychiatrist Jack Turban offered a guide on how to better ... UC-San Francisco child and adolescent psychiatrist Jack Turban offered a guide on how to better understand kids and gender identity. Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event. 4:35 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Shannon Vallor, "The AI Mirror - How to Reclaim Our Humanity in an Age of Machine Thinking"University of Edinburgh philosophy professor Shannon Vallor argued that artificial intelligence ... University of Edinburgh philosophy professor Shannon Vallor argued that artificial intelligence reflects humanity's flaws because it is based on human data. Harvard Bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event.
5:40 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Jesselyn Cook, "The Quiet Damage - QAnon & the Destruction of the American Family"Investigative reporter Jesselyn Cook looked at the spread of conspiracy theories and the impact ... Investigative reporter Jesselyn Cook looked at the spread of conspiracy theories and the impact that the QAnon conspiracy theory has had on some American families. Harvard Bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event. 6:40 PM EDTApprox. 35 min.Alexander Justice Moore, "The Food Fighters"DC Central Kitchen's Alexander Justice Moore talked about the history of the Washington, DC, ... DC Central Kitchen's Alexander Justice Moore talked about the history of the Washington, DC, nonprofit and its efforts to fight hunger and poverty in the nation's capital. This event was hosted by DC Central Kitchen. 7:15 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Washington Journal Nicholas Jacobs, "The Rural Voter - The Politics of Place & the Disuniting of America"Colby College professor Nicolas Jacobs discussed the definition and culture of rural America, and ... Colby College professor Nicolas Jacobs discussed the definition and culture of rural America, and the reasons Republicans dominate the politics of rural communities.
8:00 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Louis Sarkozy, "Napoleon's Library"Louis Sarkozy, son of former French president Nicholas Sarkozy, talked about the books in Napoleon ... Louis Sarkozy, son of former French president Nicholas Sarkozy, talked about the books in Napoleon Bonaparte's library and the impact they had on his thinking. This event was hosted by Bonjour Books in Kensington, Maryland. 8:45 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Washington Journal Author Ann Coulter on Campaign 2024Author & columnist Ann Coulter discussed Campaign 2024, her views on Former President Donald ... Author & columnist Ann Coulter discussed Campaign 2024, her views on Former President Donald Trump, the evolution of Republican politics and her writing career. 9:35 PM EDTApprox. 18 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Rainer Zitelmann, "How Nations Escape Poverty"Rainer Zitelmann discussed what Vietnam and Poland, both former socialist countries, have done to ... Rainer Zitelmann discussed what Vietnam and Poland, both former socialist countries, have done to prosper economically in the 21st century. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas.
9:53 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.After Words Brooke Harrington, "Offshore - Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism"Dartmouth College professor Brooke Harrington examined the world of offshore finance, how it works ... Dartmouth College professor Brooke Harrington examined the world of offshore finance, how it works and its impact on the U.S. and globally. She was interviewed by Wall Street Journal U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin. 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Louis Sarkozy, "Napoleon's Library"Louis Sarkozy, son of former French president Nicholas Sarkozy, talked about the books in Napoleon ... Louis Sarkozy, son of former French president Nicholas Sarkozy, talked about the books in Napoleon Bonaparte's library and the impact they had on his thinking. This event was hosted by Bonjour Books in Kensington, Maryland. 11:45 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Washington Journal Author Ann Coulter on Campaign 2024Author & columnist Ann Coulter discussed Campaign 2024, her views on Former President Donald ... Author & columnist Ann Coulter discussed Campaign 2024, her views on Former President Donald Trump, the evolution of Republican politics and her writing career.
Monday, September 23
12:35 AM EDTApprox. 25 min.FreedomFest 2024 - Rainer Zitelmann, "How Nations Escape Poverty"Rainer Zitelmann discussed what Vietnam and Poland, both former socialist countries, have done to ... Rainer Zitelmann discussed what Vietnam and Poland, both former socialist countries, have done to prosper economically in the 21st century. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas. 1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Brooke Harrington, "Offshore - Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism"Dartmouth College professor Brooke Harrington examined the world of offshore finance, how it works ... Dartmouth College professor Brooke Harrington examined the world of offshore finance, how it works and its impact on the U.S. and globally. She was interviewed by Wall Street Journal U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 40 min.Ferris Jabr, "Becoming Earth - How Our Planet Came to Life"Scientific American contributing writer Ferris Jabr discussed how life evolved on earth and ... Scientific American contributing writer Ferris Jabr discussed how life evolved on earth and whether it is an interconnected system. The Secret Science Club provided this virtual event.
3:40 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Dr. Jack Turban, "Free to Be - Understanding Kids & Gender Identity"UC-San Francisco child and adolescent psychiatrist Jack Turban offered a guide on how to better ... UC-San Francisco child and adolescent psychiatrist Jack Turban offered a guide on how to better understand kids and gender identity. Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event. 4:35 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Shannon Vallor, "The AI Mirror - How to Reclaim Our Humanity in an Age of Machine Thinking"University of Edinburgh philosophy professor Shannon Vallor argued that artificial intelligence ... University of Edinburgh philosophy professor Shannon Vallor argued that artificial intelligence reflects humanity's flaws because it is based on human data. Harvard Bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event. 5:40 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Jesselyn Cook, "The Quiet Damage - QAnon & the Destruction of the American Family"Investigative reporter Jesselyn Cook looked at the spread of conspiracy theories and the impact ... Investigative reporter Jesselyn Cook looked at the spread of conspiracy theories and the impact that the QAnon conspiracy theory has had on some American families. Harvard Bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event.
6:40 AM EDTApprox. 35 min.Alexander Justice Moore, "The Food Fighters"DC Central Kitchen's Alexander Justice Moore talked about the history of the Washington, DC, ... DC Central Kitchen's Alexander Justice Moore talked about the history of the Washington, DC, nonprofit and its efforts to fight hunger and poverty in the nation's capital. This event was hosted by DC Central Kitchen. 7:15 AM EDTApprox. 44 min.Washington Journal Nicholas Jacobs, "The Rural Voter - The Politics of Place & the Disuniting of America"Colby College professor Nicolas Jacobs discussed the definition and culture of rural America, and ... Colby College professor Nicolas Jacobs discussed the definition and culture of rural America, and the reasons Republicans dominate the politics of rural communities.