House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) spoke about his journey to becoming a House representative and his new book, “The A-B-Cs of Democracy,” during a conversation with former Republican Representative Liz Cheney (WY). Several topics were discussed in…
State Department historian James Graham Wilson discusses the life and career of former Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Nitze, who spent four decades working on U.S. national security issues and played a key role in shaping Cold War defense policy.
Andy Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants, took a critical look at stakeholder capitalism, which he argues is a form of socialism that will hurt the middle and lower classes in America. He spoke at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia.
Former President Bill Clinton talked about his post-presidency life and his new memoir, Citizen. This event was held at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
Science writer Dava Sobel explores the life of Marie Curie and the women scientists she inspired. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington D.C. hosted this event. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington D.C. hosted this event.
Authors Corey Miles, K.B. Brookins, and Julian Randall spoke about pop culture, identity, and growing up in America. This event was part of the 2024 Southern Fesitval of Books in Nashville.
Authors Steven Hale and Joe Ingle provided their perspectives reporting on and counseling inmates on death row in Tennessee. This event was part of the 2024 Southern Festival of Books in Nashvillle.
Authors Neesha Powell-Ingabire and Andrew Ross discussed the competing stories told about historic southern sites and the lesser known Black history and personal stories of those places. This event was part of the 2024 Southern Festival of Books in Nashvillle.
Journalist Alice Driver discussed labor practices and the environment for workers at the Tyson Foods processing plant in Springdale, Arkansas. This event was part of the 2024 Southern Festival of Books.
Writers Barbara Jenkins and Sayantani DasGupta shared their experiences traveling and navigating the world as women. This event was part of the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville.
Journalist Andrew Smith examined how coding has evolved over time and shared his own experience in learning to code. This event was part of the 2024 Southern Festival of Books in Nashville.
Cumberland University history professor Mark Cheathem discussed President James Polk and his 1844 victorious election to the presidency. This event was part of the 2024 Southern Festival of Books in Nashville.
The Before Columbus Foundation presented the 2024 American Book Awards that recognizes “outstanding literary achievement from the entire spectrum of America’s diverse literary community.” This event was hosted at SFJazz Center in San Francisco.
