American History/BookTV Schedule

Week of April 15 through April 22

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, April 20
6:58 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Discussion on U.S.-Japan Economic Relations - Part 2Japanese automobile and trade stakeholders discussed U.S.-Japan economic relations at an event ... Japanese automobile and trade stakeholders discussed U.S.-Japan economic relations at an event hosted by the Hudson Institute. They spoke about collaboration between the U.S. and Japan and covered a variety of topics including economic security, community development, and infrastructure investments. 8:00 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Lectures in History HBCUs & Student Activism in North CarolinaNorth Carolina Central University history professor Jasmin Howard discussed student activism and ... North Carolina Central University history professor Jasmin Howard discussed student activism and the civil rights movement at Historically Black Colleges and Universities in North Carolina. North Carolina Central University is located in Durham. 8:59 AM EDTApprox. 2 hr. 16 min.LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. SenatePending House action,the Senate is expected to begin work on a funding package providing aid to ... Pending House action,the Senate is expected to begin work on a funding package providing aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan as well as other national security priorities.
11:15 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Lectures in History HBCUs & Student Activism in North CarolinaNorth Carolina Central University history professor Jasmin Howard discussed student activism and ... North Carolina Central University history professor Jasmin Howard discussed student activism and the civil rights movement at Historically Black Colleges and Universities in North Carolina. North Carolina Central University is located in Durham. 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 32 min.History of Earth DaySenator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI) founded Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI) founded Earth Day on April 22, 1970. 12:32 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 28 min.The Presidency White House 1970 Office of Telecommunications PolicyFormer Nixon Administration officials revisited the White House Office of Telecommunications ... Former Nixon Administration officials revisited the White House Office of Telecommunications Policy created in 1970, which encouraged the development and evolution of satellite and cable television. The Nixon Presidential Foundation hosted this event in Yorba Linda, California.
2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.The Civil War Northern Politics Before the Civil WarUniversity of Oxford history professor Adam Smith talked about how the politics and opinion of ... University of Oxford history professor Adam Smith talked about how the politics and opinion of Northern communities shifted during the Civil War to support for both the war and destruction of slavery. The Virginia Civil War Museum in Richmond, Virginia, hosted this talk. 3:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Manisha Sinha, "The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic"Historian Manisha Sinha looked at the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War and argues that the ... Historian Manisha Sinha looked at the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War and argues that the period did not end in 1877, but rather continued through 1920 and the ratification of the 19th Amendment. The American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts, hosted this event. 4:05 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Abraham Lincoln & ImmigrationHistorian Harold Holzer described the American immigrant population before and during the Civil ... Historian Harold Holzer described the American immigrant population before and during the Civil War, and how it impacted the country's culture, politics, and future. His book is "Brought Forth on This Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration."
5:10 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 33 min.Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 Assassination 56th AnniversaryMartin Luther King III commemorated the 56th anniversary of his father's April 4, 1968, ... Martin Luther King III commemorated the 56th anniversary of his father's April 4, 1968, assassination in Memphis at the Lorraine Motel at the National Civil Rights Museum. 6:43 PM EDTApprox. 17 min.Reel America Environmental Protection Agency History, 1970-1985On its 15th anniversary in 1985, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency created a twenty-minute ... On its 15th anniversary in 1985, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency created a twenty-minute film documenting the rationale for its creation by the Nixon administration in 1970, and highlighting its most significant achievements. 7:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Congress Investigates 1950s McCarthy Era HearingsIn the 1950s, the Senate explored whether communists had infiltrated the State Department, the ... In the 1950s, the Senate explored whether communists had infiltrated the State Department, the Army, and other federal agencies. Proceedings ultimately led to the censure of Sen. Joseph McCarthy (R-WI).
8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lectures in History HBCUs & Student Activism in North CarolinaNorth Carolina Central University history professor Jasmin Howard discussed student activism and ... North Carolina Central University history professor Jasmin Howard discussed student activism and the civil rights movement at Historically Black Colleges and Universities in North Carolina. North Carolina Central University is located in Durham. 9:00 PM EDTApprox. 33 min.History of Earth DaySenator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI) founded Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI) founded Earth Day on April 22, 1970. 9:33 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 27 min.The Presidency White House 1970 Office of Telecommunications PolicyFormer Nixon Administration officials revisited the White House Office of Telecommunications ... Former Nixon Administration officials revisited the White House Office of Telecommunications Policy created in 1970, which encouraged the development and evolution of satellite and cable television. The Nixon Presidential Foundation hosted this event in Yorba Linda, California.
11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lectures in History HBCUs & Student Activism in North CarolinaNorth Carolina Central University history professor Jasmin Howard discussed student activism and ... North Carolina Central University history professor Jasmin Howard discussed student activism and the civil rights movement at Historically Black Colleges and Universities in North Carolina. North Carolina Central University is located in Durham.
Sunday, April 21
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 32 min.History of Earth DaySenator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI) founded Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI) founded Earth Day on April 22, 1970. 12:32 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 28 min.The Presidency White House 1970 Office of Telecommunications PolicyFormer Nixon Administration officials revisited the White House Office of Telecommunications ... Former Nixon Administration officials revisited the White House Office of Telecommunications Policy created in 1970, which encouraged the development and evolution of satellite and cable television. The Nixon Presidential Foundation hosted this event in Yorba Linda, California. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.The Civil War Northern Politics Before the Civil WarUniversity of Oxford history professor Adam Smith talked about how the politics and opinion of ... University of Oxford history professor Adam Smith talked about how the politics and opinion of Northern communities shifted during the Civil War to support for both the war and destruction of slavery. The Virginia Civil War Museum in Richmond, Virginia, hosted this talk.
3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Manisha Sinha, "The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic"Historian Manisha Sinha looked at the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War and argues that the ... Historian Manisha Sinha looked at the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War and argues that the period did not end in 1877, but rather continued through 1920 and the ratification of the 19th Amendment. The American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts, hosted this event. 4:05 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Abraham Lincoln & ImmigrationHistorian Harold Holzer described the American immigrant population before and during the Civil ... Historian Harold Holzer described the American immigrant population before and during the Civil War, and how it impacted the country's culture, politics, and future. His book is "Brought Forth on This Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration." 5:11 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 32 min.Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 Assassination 56th AnniversaryMartin Luther King III commemorated the 56th anniversary of his father's April 4, 1968, ... Martin Luther King III commemorated the 56th anniversary of his father's April 4, 1968, assassination in Memphis at the Lorraine Motel at the National Civil Rights Museum.
6:43 AM EDTApprox. 17 min.Reel America Environmental Protection Agency History, 1970-1985On its 15th anniversary in 1985, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency created a twenty-minute ... On its 15th anniversary in 1985, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency created a twenty-minute film documenting the rationale for its creation by the Nixon administration in 1970, and highlighting its most significant achievements. 7:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Congress Investigates 1950s McCarthy Era HearingsIn the 1950s, the Senate explored whether communists had infiltrated the State Department, the ... In the 1950s, the Senate explored whether communists had infiltrated the State Department, the Army, and other federal agencies. Proceedings ultimately led to the censure of Sen. Joseph McCarthy (R-WI). 8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.2024 Conservative Book of the Year Award - Christopher Rufo, "America's Cultural Revolution"Manhattan Institute senior fellow Christopher Rufo talked about his book "America's Cultural ... Manhattan Institute senior fellow Christopher Rufo talked about his book "America's Cultural Revolution," which was selected as the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's 2024 Conservative Book of the Year. This event was held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
9:05 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Sarah McCammon, "The Exvangelicals"Journalist Sarah McCammon spoke about her upbringing and why young adults like herself are leaving ... Journalist Sarah McCammon spoke about her upbringing and why young adults like herself are leaving the evangelical church. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. 10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.After Words Eddie Glaude, "We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For"Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics & how the ... Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics & how the Black community moves forward in America's democracy. He was interviewed by Harvard University History, Race, & Public Policy Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad. 11:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.2024 Conservative Book of the Year Award - Christopher Rufo, "America's Cultural Revolution"Manhattan Institute senior fellow Christopher Rufo talked about his book "America's Cultural ... Manhattan Institute senior fellow Christopher Rufo talked about his book "America's Cultural Revolution," which was selected as the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's 2024 Conservative Book of the Year. This event was held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
12:06 PM EDTApprox. 54 min.Sarah McCammon, "The Exvangelicals"Journalist Sarah McCammon spoke about her upbringing and why young adults like herself are leaving ... Journalist Sarah McCammon spoke about her upbringing and why young adults like herself are leaving the evangelical church. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Eddie Glaude, "We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For"Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics & how the ... Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics & how the Black community moves forward in America's democracy. He was interviewed by Harvard University History, Race, & Public Policy Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad. 2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Mickey Huff ed., "Project Censored's State of the Free Press 2024"Project Censored director Mickey Huff discussed his organization's book on the state of the free ... Project Censored director Mickey Huff discussed his organization's book on the state of the free press which highlights stories that have been ignored or minimized by mainstream new outlets. This event was hosted by Avid Reader Bookstore in Sacramento.
3:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 16 min.Amitav Ghosh, "Smoke and Ashes"Author Amitav Ghosh discussed the impact that opium has had on world history and the wealth of ... Author Amitav Ghosh discussed the impact that opium has had on world history and the wealth of nations, including the United States. This event was hosted by the Asia Society in New York City. 4:46 PM EDTApprox. 44 min.Frank McCourt Jr. "Our Biggest Fight - Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age"Project Liberty founder and business executive Frank McCourt Jr. argued that regulation is not ... Project Liberty founder and business executive Frank McCourt Jr. argued that regulation is not enough to address the divisions caused by social media. This event was hosted by All Tech is Human. 5:30 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Colum McCann and Diane Foley, "American Mother"Diane Foley and Colum McCann talked about the life and work of journalist James Foley, Diane's ... Diane Foley and Colum McCann talked about the life and work of journalist James Foley, Diane's son, who was killed by ISIS in Syria in 2014. This event was held at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.
6:25 PM EDTApprox. 29 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. 6:54 PM EDTApprox. 21 min.U.S. Senate Sens. Laphonza Butler D-CA and Tina Smith D-MN on Book BansSen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) spoke on the Senate floor about book bans ... Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) spoke on the Senate floor about book bans in public and school libraries. 7:15 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Washington Journal Charlie Spiering, "Amateur Hour - Kamala Harris in the White House"Daily Mail Senior Political Reporter Charlie Spiering discussed his book "Amateur Hour: Kamala ... Daily Mail Senior Political Reporter Charlie Spiering discussed his book "Amateur Hour: Kamala Harris in the White House."
8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.2024 Conservative Book of the Year Award - Christopher Rufo, "America's Cultural Revolution"Manhattan Institute senior fellow Christopher Rufo talked about his book "America's Cultural ... Manhattan Institute senior fellow Christopher Rufo talked about his book "America's Cultural Revolution," which was selected as the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's 2024 Conservative Book of the Year. This event was held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. 9:05 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Sarah McCammon, "The Exvangelicals"Journalist Sarah McCammon spoke about her upbringing and why young adults like herself are leaving ... Journalist Sarah McCammon spoke about her upbringing and why young adults like herself are leaving the evangelical church. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.After Words Eddie Glaude, "We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For"Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics & how the ... Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics & how the Black community moves forward in America's democracy. He was interviewed by Harvard University History, Race, & Public Policy Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad.
11:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.2024 Conservative Book of the Year Award - Christopher Rufo, "America's Cultural Revolution"Manhattan Institute senior fellow Christopher Rufo talked about his book "America's Cultural ... Manhattan Institute senior fellow Christopher Rufo talked about his book "America's Cultural Revolution," which was selected as the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's 2024 Conservative Book of the Year. This event was held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
Monday, April 22
12:06 AM EDTApprox. 54 min.Sarah McCammon, "The Exvangelicals"Journalist Sarah McCammon spoke about her upbringing and why young adults like herself are leaving ... Journalist Sarah McCammon spoke about her upbringing and why young adults like herself are leaving the evangelical church. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. 1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Eddie Glaude, "We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For"Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics & how the ... Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics & how the Black community moves forward in America's democracy. He was interviewed by Harvard University History, Race, & Public Policy Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Mickey Huff ed., "Project Censored's State of the Free Press 2024"Project Censored director Mickey Huff discussed his organization's book on the state of the free ... Project Censored director Mickey Huff discussed his organization's book on the state of the free press which highlights stories that have been ignored or minimized by mainstream new outlets. This event was hosted by Avid Reader Bookstore in Sacramento.
3:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 16 min.Amitav Ghosh, "Smoke and Ashes"Author Amitav Ghosh discussed the impact that opium has had on world history and the wealth of ... Author Amitav Ghosh discussed the impact that opium has had on world history and the wealth of nations, including the United States. This event was hosted by the Asia Society in New York City. 4:46 AM EDTApprox. 40 min.Frank McCourt Jr. "Our Biggest Fight - Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age"Project Liberty founder and business executive Frank McCourt Jr. argued that regulation is not ... Project Liberty founder and business executive Frank McCourt Jr. argued that regulation is not enough to address the divisions caused by social media. This event was hosted by All Tech is Human. 5:26 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Colum McCann and Diane Foley, "American Mother"Diane Foley and Colum McCann talked about the life and work of journalist James Foley, Diane's ... Diane Foley and Colum McCann talked about the life and work of journalist James Foley, Diane's son, who was killed by ISIS in Syria in 2014. This event was held at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.
6:25 AM EDTApprox. 30 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. 6:55 AM EDTApprox. 20 min.U.S. Senate Sens. Laphonza Butler D-CA and Tina Smith D-MN on Book BansSen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) spoke on the Senate floor about book bans ... Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) spoke on the Senate floor about book bans in public and school libraries. 7:15 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Washington Journal Charlie Spiering, "Amateur Hour - Kamala Harris in the White House"Daily Mail Senior Political Reporter Charlie Spiering discussed his book "Amateur Hour: Kamala ... Daily Mail Senior Political Reporter Charlie Spiering discussed his book "Amateur Hour: Kamala Harris in the White House."