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Washington Today   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
Catch up on the stories of the day in Washington, DC. Hear portions of key events and interviews with journalists who provide background and perspective. Programs posted after 6pmET, Monday - Friday.
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American History TV - Lectures in History   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
American History TV viewers join students in the classroom to hear lectures on campuses across the country, on topics ranging from the American Revolution to 9-11.
Recent programs:
  • Immigration and the Roots of Pluralism in the U.S. (1 hr. 17 min. - Saturday)
    History Professor James Connolly looks at Immigration and the Roots of Pluralism in the United States. This one hour fifteen minute class took place at Ball State University in Indiana.
  • Early Atlantic Exploration (1 hr. 6 min. - May 12, 2012)
    Northeastern History Professor William Fowler looks at early Atlantic exploration, Christopher Columbus and the discovery of the Caribbean and the Americas.
  • New York City Skyscrapers and Public Buildings (1 hr. 35 min. - May 5, 2012)
    Architectural historian Barry Lewis teaches a course on New York's architecture and urban planning at Cooper Union in New York City. In this week's class he looks at the buildings and the key figures who designed and financed the city's development and construction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • Generalship of Robert E. Lee (1 hr. 38 min. - April 28, 2012)
    U.S. Naval Academy History Professor Wayne Hsieh examines the Generalship of Robert E. Lee. This class is part of a course called, "The American Way of War." Also included in the broadcast is a re-air of Professor Hsieh's lecture on Union General U.S. Grant.
After Words   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
Book TV's After Words features the author of a recently published hardback non-fiction book interviewed by a guest host with some knowledge, background, or connection to the subject matter of the book. After Words airs on Book TV every Sunday, at 6pm ET.
Recent programs:
  • After Words: Jay Nordlinger, "Peace, They Say: A History of the Nobel Peace Prize, The Most Famous and Controversial Prize in the World" (59 min. 30 sec. - Saturday)
    Mr. Nordlinger presents the history of one of the world's best known and most prestigious awards, the Nobel Peace Prize. In it, he shines a spotlight on Alfred Nobel, the prize's founder, and discusses many noteworthy activists and leaders who were overlooked for the prize. He talks with the Wall Street Journal's International Editor Matt Murphy.
  • After Words: Van Jones, "Rebuild the Dream," (57 min. 14 sec. - May 12, 2012)
    "Rebuild the Dream" details the strategy and action plan of the platform and online organization of the same name. It suggests initiatives for supporting the middle class and putting people back to work. Mr. Jones discusses the Contract for the American Dream and the campaign to restore economic stability for the 99 percent with USA Today's Jackie Kucinich.
  • Seth Jones, "Hunting in the Shadows: The Pursuit of Al Qa'ida Since 9/11" (1 hr. - May 5, 2012)
    The RAND analyst and author of "In the Graveyard of Empires," documents the entire U.S. war against Al Qa'ida using recently declassified information from the CIA and the FBI, as well as interviews with current and former officials of the U.S. government. He discusses his findings with Associated Press Intelligence Reporter Kimberly Dozier.
  • Michael Sandel, "What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets" (1 hr. - April 28, 2012)
    Mercenaries can be paid to fight a country's wars; students can be paid to get good grades. Mr. Sandel explores whether there's something wrong with a world in which everything seems to be for sale. The author of international bestseller "Justice" explores how to get market values out of areas of life where he says they don't belong. He discusses this issue with Manhattan Institute Fellow Nicole Gelinas, the author of "After the Fall: Saving Capitalism from Wall Street and Washington."
Newsmakers   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
"Newsmakers" is C-SPAN's weekly Sunday interview program with the people making news and the journalists who cover them. Newmakers airs Sundays on C-SPAN at 10am ET and 6pm ET.
Recent programs:
  • Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) (32 min. 8 sec. - Sunday)
    Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA), the ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee discusses the issues concerning the recent $2 billion loss by JP Morgan Chase on high risk trades and the state of the U.S. economy. He also talks about his concerns on the economic outlook for Europe and the current budget debates involving military and entitlement funding.
  • Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) (30 min. 49 sec. - May 13, 2012)
    Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND), a member of the Appropriations and Energy Committee discusses the work of the House-Senate Transportation Conference Committee which met this week. He talks about portions of the Surface Transportation Bill that deal with energy, including the Keystone Pipeline, U.S. energy development and spending issues.
  • AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka (30 min. 15 sec. - May 6, 2012)
    Job numbers for April came out Friday, showing the U.S. unemployment rate at 8.1 percent. A total of one hundred and fifteen thousand jobs were added to the job market last month. On this week's "Newsmakers," AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka discusses these numbers and what that means for America’s workers.
  • Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe (31 min. 15 sec. - April 29, 2012)
    The Senate passed legislation this week to preserve post office services as the agency faces financial problems. The 37th Postmaster General, Patrick R. Donahoe, joins us this week on Newsmakers. He speaks with reporters Bernie Becker of The Hill and Michelle Jamrisko of Bloomberg News
Podcast of the Week   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
C-SPAN provides our viewers with a comprehensive range of public policy programs. "Podcast of the Week" is a noteworthy program drawn from the three C-SPAN networks.
Recent programs:
  • George W. Bush Presidential Center "Celebration of Human Freedom" (1 hr. 12 min. - May 15, 2012)
    The George W. Bush Presidential Center held a "Celebration of Human Freedom," event with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi speaking to the gathering in Washington by teleconference from Myanmar.
  • GOP Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney Commencement Address at Liberty University (21 min. 14 sec. - May 12, 2012)
    Former Governor Mitt Romney addressed Liberty University graduates at their 2012 commencement ceremony. He remarked on the values of home, education, service, and religious freedom. During the ceremony honorary doctorate degrees were presented to Worth Harris Carter, Jr., S. Truett Cathy, and former Governor Mitt Romney.
  • President Obama Campaign Event in Richmond, VA (59 min. 9 sec. - May 5, 2012)
    President Obama and Michelle Obama spoke at a campaign rally at Virginia Commonwealth University.
  • Rep. Ryan Defends Budget at Georgetown University (57 min. 33 sec. - April 26, 2012)
    Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), the U.S. House Budget Committee Chairman, speaks about his vision for the country's budgetary future and the current House-passed bill that seeks to lower the deficit and cut government spending. He said President Obama’s economic policies have made America poorer.
Q and A   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
Every week, C-SPAN presents interesting people who are making things happen in politics, the media, education, and science and technology in hour-long conversations.
Recent programs:
  • Robert Caro, Author, "The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Passage of Power" - Part 2 (58 min. 50 sec. - Sunday)
    This is the second part of a discussion with Pulitzer prize winning author and historian Robert Caro. He talks about his newly released biography of Lyndon Johnson entitled “The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Passage of Power.” This is his fourth book in the Johnson biographical series and Caro promises a fifth and final book in the future. The period covered in the book is from 1958 until early 1964.
  • Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy, Co-Authors, "The Presidents Club" - Part 2 (36 min. 11 sec. - May 13, 2012)
    Co-authors Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy discuss their newly released historical narrative “The Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity.” They describe the history of private and public relationships among modern American presidents dating back to Harry Truman and Herbert Hoover.
  • Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy, Co-Authors, "The Presidents Club" - Part 1 (59 min. 10 sec. - May 13, 2012)
    Co-authors Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy discuss their newly released historical narrative “The Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity.” They describe the history of private and public relationships among modern American presidents dating back to Harry Truman and Herbert Hoover.
  • Robert Caro, Author, "The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Passage of Power" - Part 1 (1 hr. - May 6, 2012)
    Pulitzer prize winning author and historian Robert Caro discusses his newly released biography of Lyndon Johnson entitled “The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Passage of Power.” This is his fourth book in the Johnson biographical series and Caro promises a fifth and final book in the future.
The Communicators   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
"The Communicators" is C-SPAN's new weekly series featuring a half-hour interview with the people who shape our digital future. The Communicators airs Saturdays on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET and Monday on C-SPAN2 at 8am and 8pm ET.
Recent programs:
  • The Communicators: FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell (30 min. 36 sec. - Saturday)
    FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell looks at the Federal Communications Commission and the issues before the commission as the panel’s two empty seats have been filled by Jessica Rosenworcel (D) and Ajit Pai (R ). The FCC is a five-member commission and the Senate confirmed the two new members on May 7. Among other issues, he talks about spectrum auctions, reforming the Universal Service Fund and competition in the wireless space.
  • The Communicators: Discussion on the FCC (30 min. 37 sec. - May 12, 2012)
    This week’s conversation on the The Communicators looks at the Federal Communications Commission and its future as it’s about to gain two new members. The FCC’s ranks were essentially filled this past Monday, May 7, when the Senate confirmed Jessica Rosenworcel (D) and Ajit Pai (R). The two are expected to be sworn in shortly.
  • White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt (28 min. 24 sec. - May 5, 2012)
    On The Communicators, White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt appeared to discuss the Obama Administration's plans and concerns for cybersecurity and it's reaction to cyber bills in Congress.
  • Police Surveillance & New Technology (29 min. 48 sec. - April 28, 2012)
    on The Communicators, a look at police use of technology for surveillance purposes. The ACLU recently issued a study that found police have quickly made cell-phone location tracking a widely used means of surveillance. Guest Catherine Crump and phoner guest Dennis Kenney, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, talk about why and how police use the technology, as well as whether current laws adequately cover police use of technological advances.

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