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Friday, March 8, 2019
Earth Day

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970 and former President George H.W. Bush signed a proclamation designating April 22nd as Earth Day 20 years later. Earth Day is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and celebrated in more than 193 countries each…
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Reactions to the Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer, was found guilty on all counts for the murder of George Floyd. The reading of the verdict and reactions from around the country are included in this video.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
StudentCam 2021 Grand Prize-Trust Fall

Trust Fall was the grand prize winner in C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam documentary contest. Theodore Poulin, a freshman at Williamsville South High School in Williamsville, New York, produced this video on the 2021 theme “Explore the Issue You Most Want the President and New Congress to Address in 2021.” The local cable provider was Spectrum.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
What are "Vaccine Passports?"

University of Michigan Center for the History of Medicine Director Howard Markel explained the idea of vaccine passports, talked about their history and the current debate surrounding them. He responded to statements from Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) and White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Closing Arguments in the Derek Chauvin Trial

The attorneys for the prosecution and the defense provided their closing arguments in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is being charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
President Biden's 2022 Budget Proposal

Politico Budget and Appropriations reporter Caitlin Emma talked about President Biden’s $1.5 trillion discretionary spending plan and potential obstacles to this passing this budget.
Friday, April 16, 2021
Bill Proposed to Expand Supreme Court

At a news conference to promote a bill that would expand the Supreme Court from nine to thirteen justices, Senator Ed Markey talked about the rationale behind the bill. The bill was proposed by members of the House and Senate but faces obstacles passing in both chambers.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
President Biden Announces Afghanistan Withdrawal Deadlines

President Biden delivered remarks in the Treaty Room of the White House, where he announced that he will be pulling remaining U.S. troops out of Afghanistan.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The Biden Administration and the Border Wall

Washington Times' Stephen Dinan talked about how the Biden Administration is handling issues relating to funding for the construction of the wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. He discussed the history behind building the wall and what actions the Biden Administration might take to address issues along the border.
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Party Identification in 2021

Gallup senior editor Jeffrey Jones discussed the company’s latest survey, which shows that more Americans identify as Democrats than Republicans. He explained the poll and the factors that might have contributed to this trend.
Monday, April 5, 2021
The Politics of Raising Corporate Tax Rates

Alayna Treene, White House and Congressional Reporter at Axios, discussed the politics behind the push to increase the corporate tax rate to pay for President Biden's infrastructure plan.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Unaccompanied Minors at the U.S. Southern Border

KTEP’s Angela Kocherga, who regularly reports on issues at the U.S. Southern Border, discussed the increase in unaccompanied minors at the border between the United States and Mexico and what happens when they arrive. She also talked about the asylum process during the pandemic and the effects of the "remain in Mexico" policy.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
New Changes in the 2021 Redistricting Cycle

Michael Kang, Northwestern University law professor, discussed how the 2021 redistricting cycle will differ from previous ones on account of the Supreme Court rulings in Shelby County v. Holder, Rucho v. Common Cause, and Gill v. Whitford.

Friday, March 8, 2019

Earth Day

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970 and former President George H.W. Bush signed a proclamation designating April 22nd as Earth Day 20 years later. Earth Day is…

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Reactions to the Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer, was found guilty on all counts for the murder of George Floyd. The reading of the verdict and reactions from around the country are included in…

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

StudentCam 2021 Grand Prize-Trust Fall

Trust Fall was the grand prize winner in C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam documentary contest. Theodore Poulin, a freshman at Williamsville South High School in Williamsville, New York, produced this…

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

What are "Vaccine Passports?"

University of Michigan Center for the History of Medicine Director Howard Markel explained the idea of vaccine passports, talked about their history and the current debate surrounding them. He…

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Closing Arguments in the Derek Chauvin Trial

The attorneys for the prosecution and the defense provided their closing arguments in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is being charged with murder in the death…

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

President Biden's 2022 Budget Proposal

Politico Budget and Appropriations reporter Caitlin Emma talked about President Biden’s $1.5 trillion discretionary spending plan and potential obstacles to this passing this budget.

Friday, April 16, 2021

Bill Proposed to Expand Supreme Court

At a news conference to promote a bill that would expand the Supreme Court from nine to thirteen justices, Senator Ed Markey talked about the rationale behind the bill. The bill was proposed by…

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

President Biden Announces Afghanistan Withdrawal Deadlines

President Biden delivered remarks in the Treaty Room of the White House, where he announced that he will be pulling remaining U.S. troops out of Afghanistan.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

The Biden Administration and the Border Wall

Washington Times' Stephen Dinan talked about how the Biden Administration is handling issues relating to funding for the construction of the wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. He discussed the history…

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Party Identification in 2021

Gallup senior editor Jeffrey Jones discussed the company’s latest survey, which shows that more Americans identify as Democrats than Republicans. He explained the poll and the factors that might…

Monday, April 5, 2021

The Politics of Raising Corporate Tax Rates

Alayna Treene, White House and Congressional Reporter at Axios, discussed the politics behind the push to increase the corporate tax rate to pay for President Biden's infrastructure plan.

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Unaccompanied Minors at the U.S. Southern Border

KTEP’s Angela Kocherga, who regularly reports on issues at the U.S. Southern Border, discussed the increase in unaccompanied minors at the border between the United States and Mexico and what…

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

New Changes in the 2021 Redistricting Cycle

Michael Kang, Northwestern University law professor, discussed how the 2021 redistricting cycle will differ from previous ones on account of the Supreme Court rulings in Shelby County v. Holder,…

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Earth Day

Reactions to the Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

StudentCam 2021 Grand Prize-Trust Fall

What are "Vaccine Passports?"

Closing Arguments in the Derek Chauvin Trial

President Biden's 2022 Budget Proposal

Bill Proposed to Expand Supreme Court

President Biden Announces Afghanistan Withdrawal Deadlines

The Biden Administration and the Border Wall

Party Identification in 2021

The Politics of Raising Corporate Tax Rates

Unaccompanied Minors at the U.S. Southern Border

New Changes in the 2021 Redistricting Cycle

Earth Day

Reactions to the Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

StudentCam 2021 Grand Prize-Trust Fall

What are "Vaccine Passports?"

Closing Arguments in the Derek Chauvin Trial

President Biden's 2022 Budget Proposal

Bill Proposed to Expand Supreme Court

President Biden Announces Afghanistan Withdrawal Deadlines

The Biden Administration and the Border Wall

Party Identification in 2021

The Politics of Raising Corporate Tax Rates

Unaccompanied Minors at the U.S. Southern Border

New Changes in the 2021 Redistricting Cycle