The Parent Revolution
American Federation for Children’s Corey DeAngelis argues that parents need to get more involved in their children’s education and regain control from the teachers' unions over the curriculum in public schools.
Upcoming Programs
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After Words with Ernesto Londoño
The New York Times' Ernesto Londoño looked at the use of psychedelics in mental health treatment & described his own experience with them. He was interviewed by Politico Health Care reporter Erin Schumaker.
Featured Programs
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Exurbia Now - The Battleground of American Democracy
Journalist David Masciotra argued that Exurbia, the areas outside of cities & their suburbs, is quickly becoming the key political battleground. Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Chicago hosted this event.
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After Words with Shefali Luthra
Health reporter Shefali Luthra looks at what impact the 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is having on patients seeking an abortion. She was interviewed by Kaiser Family Foundation Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner.
TV Schedule
BookTV Videos
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About Books with Andrea Fleck-Nisbet
Independent Book Publishers Association CEO Andrea Fleck-Nisbet discussed her trade association’s work to promote small and mid-sized presses and author-published books. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction b…
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Fighting the Night
Author Paul Hendrickson discussed his father’s World War II service as a fighter pilot who flew nighttime missions during the 1945 Iwo Jima campaign. This event was hosted by the Leon Levy Center for Biography at the City University of New York Graduate Center…
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Native Nations
History professor Kathleen Duval chronicled the history and power of Native nations before and after the colonization of North America. Bookmarks Bookstore in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, hosted this event.
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Author Siddartha Mukherjee Delivers 2024 University of Pennsylvania Commencement Address
Author Siddartha Mukherjee delivered the 2024 commencement address at the University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia.
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Author Sy Montgomery Delivers 2024 Lesley University Commencement Address
Author Sy Montgomery delivered the 2024 commencement address at Lesley University located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Chasing Hope - A Reporter's Life
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof chronicled his life as a journalist. This event was part of the 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival.
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The Rulebreaker -The Life and Times of Barbara Walters
USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. This event was part of the 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival.
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The Year of Living Constitutionally
A.J. Jacobs discussed his attempt to live like an American citizen of the 1790s and following the Constitution as originally written. This event was part of the 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival.
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American Shield - The Immigrant Sergeant Who Defended Democracy
Immigrant and former Army sergeant Aquilino Gonell recounted his experience as a U.S. Capitol Police officer on January 6, 2021. This event was part of the 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival.