Sen. Tim Scott, "America, A Redemption Story"
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) spoke about his life and political career and offered his thoughts on America’s future. The American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C., hosted this program.
Upcoming Programs
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After Words with Representative Cori Bush
Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) speaks about her life and advocacy work. She’s interviewed by HuffPost Editor in Chief Danielle Belton.
Featured Programs
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After Words with Peter Navarro
Former Trump administration official Peter Navarro offered his thoughts on how former President Trump can win the 2024 presidential election. He was interviewed by Washington Examiner senior political correspondent David Drucker.
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In Depth with Dan Abrams
Author, television host, and Abrams Media founder and CEO Dan Abrams joined Book TV to talk and take calls about U.S. legal history and the American legal system today. His books include Lincoln’s Last Trial and Alabama v. King.
TV Schedule
BookTV Videos
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Nigger - The Strange Career of a Troublesome Word
Harvard Law School professor Randall Kennedy discussed the word “nigger” and its various meanings and uses, and examines the controversies triggered by the word. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual program.
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After Words with Barbara Walter
How do civil wars start and could one happen again in the U.S.? Barbara Walter examined the warning signs that often precede civil wars and discussed what can be done to stop them. She was interviewed by Smith College Middle East Studies chair and Brookings…
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Assignment Russia
Journalist Marvin Kalb recalled his early career as a foreign correspondent in Russia during the Cold War. This event was hosted by the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
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After Words with Chris Stirewalt
Political columnist & former Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt argued that the media puts profits over good journalism. Mr. Stirewalt was fired from Fox News after the 2020 election. He was interviewed by Reason Magazine editor and Reason Roundtable…
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Conversation on Climate Change
Juli Berwald and Edith Widder discussed life in the world’s most delicate environments and the impacts of climate change. They spoke the 2022 Library of Congress National Book Festival.
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Leader
Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-TX) talked about what went on behind-the-scenes during his time in Congress and the legislative successes the Republicans had during the 1990s. Mr. Armey was joined by former Republican Senator Phil Gramm of Texas…
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After Words with Vince Ellison
Vince Ellison argued Democratic Party leaders and their progressive policies are purposely misleading the American public and destroying the country. He was interviewed by syndicated columnist and television host Armstrong Williams.
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America, Goddam - Violence, Black Women, and the Struggle for Justice
Ohio State University associate professor Treva Lindsey looked at the legacy of anti-Black violence against Black women and girls in U.S. history. The Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, Ohio, hosted this event.
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Author Conversation on Conspiracies in America
Brendan McConville and Elizabeth Williamson spoke about historic and modern-day conspiracy theories in American. They spoke at the 2022 Library of Congress National Book Festival.