American History/BookTV Schedule

Week of March 29 through April 5

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, March 30
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History Richard Nixon & the 1968 ElectionChapman University history professor Luke Nichter discussed Richard Nixon's 1968 campaign and the ... Chapman University history professor Luke Nichter discussed Richard Nixon's 1968 campaign and the issues in that year's presidential election. Chapman University is located in Orange, California. 9:10 AM EDTApprox. 20 min.Robert F. Kennedy in IndianapolisIn Indianapolis on April 4th, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy announced to a waiting crowd that Martin ... In Indianapolis on April 4th, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy announced to a waiting crowd that Martin Luther King, Jr. had been assassinated. Historian Ray Boomhower recounted the events leading up to RFK's speech and the impact it had on the city. Indianapolis native Abie Robinson attended RFK's speech that day and talked about what it was like to hear the civil rights leader was dead. 9:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 40 min.The Presidency Society of Presidential Descendants ForumThe Society of Presidential Descendants gathered at the Truman Little White House in Key West, ... The Society of Presidential Descendants gathered at the Truman Little White House in Key West, Florida, to reflect on how their ancestors exerted political influence during their presidencies. Participating were descendants of William McKinley, William Howard Taft, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, and Jimmy Carter.
11:10 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.Robert F. Kennedy in IndianapolisIn Indianapolis on April 4th, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy announced to a waiting crowd that Martin ... In Indianapolis on April 4th, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy announced to a waiting crowd that Martin Luther King, Jr. had been assassinated. Historian Ray Boomhower recounted the events leading up to RFK's speech and the impact it had on the city. Indianapolis native Abie Robinson attended RFK's speech that day and talked about what it was like to hear the civil rights leader was dead. 11:25 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History Richard Nixon & the 1968 ElectionChapman University history professor Luke Nichter discussed Richard Nixon's 1968 campaign and the ... Chapman University history professor Luke Nichter discussed Richard Nixon's 1968 campaign and the issues in that year's presidential election. Chapman University is located in Orange, California. 12:35 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.James Swanson, "Manhunt" Apple TV+ Series"Manhunt" author James Swanson talked about the Apple TV+ series based on his account of the ... "Manhunt" author James Swanson talked about the Apple TV+ series based on his account of the 12-day search for President Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. American History TV interviewed Mr. Swanson at the Surratt House Museum in Maryland, where the assassin made a hurried stop for supplies after shooting Mr. Lincoln during an April 14, 1865, performance at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.
1:35 PM EDTApprox. 25 min.Reel America "Telegram for America" - 1956This 1956 Western Union Telegraph Company film featured the history of the telegram, current use, ... This 1956 Western Union Telegraph Company film featured the history of the telegram, current use, and developing communication technology. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.The Civil War Elizabeth Varon, "Longstreet"Author Elizabeth Varon discussed Confederate General James Longstreet, who later embraced ... Author Elizabeth Varon discussed Confederate General James Longstreet, who later embraced Reconstruction and became an outcast in the South. The Atlanta History Center hosted this program. 3:05 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Four Presidents and a ConstitutionHistorian David Fisher discussed how four U.S. presidents who served between 1850-1865: Millard ... Historian David Fisher discussed how four U.S. presidents who served between 1850-1865: Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanon, and Abraham Lincoln, viewed their obligation to the United States Constitution. LancasterHistory in Pennsylvania hosted this event.
4:15 PM EDTApprox. 10 min.Reel America Historically Black Colleges during WWIIThis 1943 Office of War Information film showed how historically black colleges contributed to the ... This 1943 Office of War Information film showed how historically black colleges contributed to the WW II effort by training scientists, doctors, nurses, and soldiers. It featured Tuskegee Institute, Prairie View College, Howard University, and Hampton Institute and was released as "Negro Colleges in War Time." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 4:25 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 32 min.19th Century Dinosaur Fossil HuntingNatural History Museum paleontology curator Hans Sues discussed "The Bone Wars," a rivalry between ... Natural History Museum paleontology curator Hans Sues discussed "The Bone Wars," a rivalry between Gilded Age scientists Othniel Marsh and Edward Cope to find new dinosaur fossils. The Smithsonian Associates provided this event. 5:57 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Jeffrey Rosen, "The Pursuit of Happiness"National Constitution Center president and CEO Jeffrey Rosen talked with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor ... National Constitution Center president and CEO Jeffrey Rosen talked with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic, about how the Founding Fathers thought about virtue and were influenced by classical writers. The National Constitutional Center in Philadelphia hosted this event.
7:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Congress Investigates 1912 Sinking of Titanic HearingsIn 1912, a special Senate committee heard from 82 witnesses about ice warnings that were ignored, ... In 1912, a special Senate committee heard from 82 witnesses about ice warnings that were ignored, the inadequate number of lifeboats, and treatment of different classes of passengers aboard the Titanic. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History Richard Nixon & the 1968 ElectionChapman University history professor Luke Nichter discussed Richard Nixon's 1968 campaign and the ... Chapman University history professor Luke Nichter discussed Richard Nixon's 1968 campaign and the issues in that year's presidential election. Chapman University is located in Orange, California. 9:10 PM EDTApprox. 20 min.Robert F. Kennedy in IndianapolisIn Indianapolis on April 4th, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy announced to a waiting crowd that Martin ... In Indianapolis on April 4th, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy announced to a waiting crowd that Martin Luther King, Jr. had been assassinated. Historian Ray Boomhower recounted the events leading up to RFK's speech and the impact it had on the city. Indianapolis native Abie Robinson attended RFK's speech that day and talked about what it was like to hear the civil rights leader was dead.
9:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 40 min.The Presidency Society of Presidential Descendants ForumThe Society of Presidential Descendants gathered at the Truman Little White House in Key West, ... The Society of Presidential Descendants gathered at the Truman Little White House in Key West, Florida, to reflect on how their ancestors exerted political influence during their presidencies. Participating were descendants of William McKinley, William Howard Taft, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, and Jimmy Carter. 11:10 PM EDTApprox. 15 min.Robert F. Kennedy in IndianapolisIn Indianapolis on April 4th, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy announced to a waiting crowd that Martin ... In Indianapolis on April 4th, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy announced to a waiting crowd that Martin Luther King, Jr. had been assassinated. Historian Ray Boomhower recounted the events leading up to RFK's speech and the impact it had on the city. Indianapolis native Abie Robinson attended RFK's speech that day and talked about what it was like to hear the civil rights leader was dead. 11:25 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History Richard Nixon & the 1968 ElectionChapman University history professor Luke Nichter discussed Richard Nixon's 1968 campaign and the ... Chapman University history professor Luke Nichter discussed Richard Nixon's 1968 campaign and the issues in that year's presidential election. Chapman University is located in Orange, California.
Sunday, March 31
12:35 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.James Swanson, "Manhunt" Apple TV+ Series"Manhunt" author James Swanson talked about the Apple TV+ series based on his account of the ... "Manhunt" author James Swanson talked about the Apple TV+ series based on his account of the 12-day search for President Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. American History TV interviewed Mr. Swanson at the Surratt House Museum in Maryland, where the assassin made a hurried stop for supplies after shooting Mr. Lincoln during an April 14, 1865, performance at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. 1:35 AM EDTApprox. 25 min.Reel America "Telegram for America" - 1956This 1956 Western Union Telegraph Company film featured the history of the telegram, current use, ... This 1956 Western Union Telegraph Company film featured the history of the telegram, current use, and developing communication technology. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.The Civil War Elizabeth Varon, "Longstreet"Author Elizabeth Varon discussed Confederate General James Longstreet, who later embraced ... Author Elizabeth Varon discussed Confederate General James Longstreet, who later embraced Reconstruction and became an outcast in the South. The Atlanta History Center hosted this program.
3:05 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Four Presidents and a ConstitutionHistorian David Fisher discussed how four U.S. presidents who served between 1850-1865: Millard ... Historian David Fisher discussed how four U.S. presidents who served between 1850-1865: Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanon, and Abraham Lincoln, viewed their obligation to the United States Constitution. LancasterHistory in Pennsylvania hosted this event. 4:15 AM EDTApprox. 10 min.Reel America Historically Black Colleges during WWIIThis 1943 Office of War Information film showed how historically black colleges contributed to the ... This 1943 Office of War Information film showed how historically black colleges contributed to the WW II effort by training scientists, doctors, nurses, and soldiers. It featured Tuskegee Institute, Prairie View College, Howard University, and Hampton Institute and was released as "Negro Colleges in War Time." Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 4:25 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 33 min.19th Century Dinosaur Fossil HuntingNatural History Museum paleontology curator Hans Sues discussed "The Bone Wars," a rivalry between ... Natural History Museum paleontology curator Hans Sues discussed "The Bone Wars," a rivalry between Gilded Age scientists Othniel Marsh and Edward Cope to find new dinosaur fossils. The Smithsonian Associates provided this event.
5:58 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Jeffrey Rosen, "The Pursuit of Happiness"National Constitution Center president and CEO Jeffrey Rosen talked with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor ... National Constitution Center president and CEO Jeffrey Rosen talked with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic, about how the Founding Fathers thought about virtue and were influenced by classical writers. The National Constitutional Center in Philadelphia hosted this event. 7:02 AM EDTApprox. 58 min.Congress Investigates 1912 Sinking of Titanic HearingsIn 1912, a special Senate committee heard from 82 witnesses about ice warnings that were ignored, ... In 1912, a special Senate committee heard from 82 witnesses about ice warnings that were ignored, the inadequate number of lifeboats, and treatment of different classes of passengers aboard the Titanic. 8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 33 min.Star Parker, "The State of Black Progress"Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE) president Star Parker talked about her ... Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE) president Star Parker talked about her organization's report on the progress that Black Americans have made in America. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.
9:33 AM EDTApprox. 31 min.About Books 2024 Spring Book PreviewNational Book Critics Circle board member J. Howard Rosier previewed some of the nonfiction books ... National Book Critics Circle board member J. Howard Rosier previewed some of the nonfiction books being released this spring. 10:04 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation"NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental ... NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein. 11:04 AM EDTApprox. 56 min.Amanda Collins Johnson, "Beyond Survival"Crime Prevention Research Center fellow Amanda Collins Johnson talked about being raped in ... Crime Prevention Research Center fellow Amanda Collins Johnson talked about being raped in college, her healing process, and her advocacy for "campus carry" gun laws. This event was hosted by the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women in Virginia.
12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation"NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental ... NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.Star Parker, "The State of Black Progress"Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE) president Star Parker talked about her ... Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE) president Star Parker talked about her organization's report on the progress that Black Americans have made in America. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. 2:31 PM EDTApprox. 58 min.Future of the Free PressAuthors Martin Baron ("Collision of Power"), Franklin Foer ("The Last Politician") and Brian ... Authors Martin Baron ("Collision of Power"), Franklin Foer ("The Last Politician") and Brian Stelter ("Network of Lies") discussed news coverage of the Trump and Biden Administrations and the changing landscape of political reporting. This event was part of the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books.
3:29 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Digital Information & DisinformationAuthors Kashmir Hill ("Your Face Belongs to Us"), Jeff Horwitz ("Broken Code") and Barbara McQuade ... Authors Kashmir Hill ("Your Face Belongs to Us"), Jeff Horwitz ("Broken Code") and Barbara McQuade ("Attack From Within") discussed the rise of artificial intelligence and spread of disinformation online. This event was part of the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books. 4:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Race and the Legacy of MLKAuthors Jonathan Eig ("King: A Life"), Antonia Hylton ("Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow ... Authors Jonathan Eig ("King: A Life"), Antonia Hylton ("Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum") and Edwin Raymond ("An Inconvenient Cop") discussed issues of systemic racism as well as the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. This event was part of the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books. 5:35 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.First Amendment Protections & AbusesMartin Baron ("Collision of Power"), Robert Jones ("The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy") and (and ... Martin Baron ("Collision of Power"), Robert Jones ("The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy") and (and Barbara McQuade ("Attack From Within") discussed attacks on the press, free speech and religious freedom. This event was part of the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books.
6:38 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Future of DemocracyAuthors Steven Levitsky ("Tyranny of the Minority") and Stephen Vladeck ("The Shadow Docket") ... Authors Steven Levitsky ("Tyranny of the Minority") and Stephen Vladeck ("The Shadow Docket") discussed the future of democracy and the role of the Supreme Court. This event was part of the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books. 7:42 PM EDTApprox. 23 min.About Books Publisher Jonathan Karp on Simon & Schuster's 100th AnniversarySimon & Schuster President & CEO Jonathan Karp discussed the company's 1924 founding, its role in ... Simon & Schuster President & CEO Jonathan Karp discussed the company's 1924 founding, its role in publishing, and some of the authors it has published. 8:05 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 32 min.Star Parker, "The State of Black Progress"Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE) president Star Parker talked about her ... Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE) president Star Parker talked about her organization's report on the progress that Black Americans have made in America. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.
9:37 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.About Books 2024 Spring Book PreviewNational Book Critics Circle board member J. Howard Rosier previewed some of the nonfiction books ... National Book Critics Circle board member J. Howard Rosier previewed some of the nonfiction books being released this spring. 10:07 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.After Words Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation"NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental ... NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein. 11:09 PM EDTApprox. 51 min.Amanda Collins Johnson, "Beyond Survival"Crime Prevention Research Center fellow Amanda Collins Johnson talked about being raped in ... Crime Prevention Research Center fellow Amanda Collins Johnson talked about being raped in college, her healing process, and her advocacy for "campus carry" gun laws. This event was hosted by the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women in Virginia.
Monday, April 1
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 58 min.After Words Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation"NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental ... NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein. 12:58 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.Star Parker, "The State of Black Progress"Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE) president Star Parker talked about her ... Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE) president Star Parker talked about her organization's report on the progress that Black Americans have made in America. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. 2:29 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Future of the Free PressAuthors Martin Baron ("Collision of Power"), Franklin Foer ("The Last Politician") and Brian ... Authors Martin Baron ("Collision of Power"), Franklin Foer ("The Last Politician") and Brian Stelter ("Network of Lies") discussed news coverage of the Trump and Biden Administrations and the changing landscape of political reporting. This event was part of the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books.
3:28 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Digital Information & DisinformationAuthors Kashmir Hill ("Your Face Belongs to Us"), Jeff Horwitz ("Broken Code") and Barbara McQuade ... Authors Kashmir Hill ("Your Face Belongs to Us"), Jeff Horwitz ("Broken Code") and Barbara McQuade ("Attack From Within") discussed the rise of artificial intelligence and spread of disinformation online. This event was part of the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books. 4:29 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Race and the Legacy of MLKAuthors Jonathan Eig ("King: A Life"), Antonia Hylton ("Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow ... Authors Jonathan Eig ("King: A Life"), Antonia Hylton ("Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum") and Edwin Raymond ("An Inconvenient Cop") discussed issues of systemic racism as well as the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. This event was part of the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books. 5:34 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.First Amendment Protections & AbusesMartin Baron ("Collision of Power"), Robert Jones ("The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy") and (and ... Martin Baron ("Collision of Power"), Robert Jones ("The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy") and (and Barbara McQuade ("Attack From Within") discussed attacks on the press, free speech and religious freedom. This event was part of the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books.
6:36 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Future of DemocracyAuthors Steven Levitsky ("Tyranny of the Minority") and Stephen Vladeck ("The Shadow Docket") ... Authors Steven Levitsky ("Tyranny of the Minority") and Stephen Vladeck ("The Shadow Docket") discussed the future of democracy and the role of the Supreme Court. This event was part of the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books. 7:40 AM EDTApprox. 23 min.About Books Publisher Jonathan Karp on Simon & Schuster's 100th AnniversarySimon & Schuster President & CEO Jonathan Karp discussed the company's 1924 founding, its role in ... Simon & Schuster President & CEO Jonathan Karp discussed the company's 1924 founding, its role in publishing, and some of the authors it has published.