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Friday, September 21, 2018
Trump Administration Refugee Cap Reduction

Adam Bates from the International Refugee Assistance Project explained the recent Trump Administration proposal to limit the number of refugees admitted to the United States. A clip of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo explaining the decision is also included.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Efforts to Address Election Security before the 2018 Midterm Elections

Georgetown University Law School Professor Joshua Geltzer discussed governmental efforts to strengthen election security before the 2018 elections. He spoke about a recent executive order by President Trump and proposed bipartisan legislation addressing election meddling to deter foreign actors.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Senators React to Judge Kavanaugh Allegations

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reacted to the new allegations of sexual assault by Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanugh. Judge Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Ford, who accused the judge of sexual assault while they were in high school, are scheduled to testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
NAFTA Renegotiation and Deadlines

The Wilson Center’s Laura Dawson and Duncan Wood discuss the NAFTA renegotiation and the political factors and deadlines that the United States, Mexico and Canada face.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
The Importance of Governor Races in the 2018 Election

Louis Jacobson, contributor to Governing Magazine, talked about the key gubernatorial races in 2018. He discussed the importance of governor races to the census and redistricting. He also spoke about the current make-up of governorships around the country.
Friday, September 18, 2015
Benedict Arnold

When the Revolutionary War began, Benedict Arnold joined the Continental Army and served under George Washington. As the war continued, Arnold became increasingly dissatisfied. On September 21, 1780, he met with British Major John Andre to sell secrets about West Point, a key American fort in N.Y., to the British in exchange for a command in the British army and financial compensation. The plot…
Monday, September 17, 2018
Anonymous Sources and the Trump Administration

Author and Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward explained his use of anonymous or unnamed sources in his reporting and books. He spoke about the difference between on-the-record statements and anonymous statements, and why sources deny speaking to reporters.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
The Growth of Independents

Unite America Executive Director Nick Troiano talked about why a growing number of citizens are choosing not to belong to a political party and to identify as an independent. In these two clips, he provides reasons for this trend and what it means to govern as an independent.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
StudentCam 2019 Theme Announcement

C-SPAN announced the theme for its 2019 StudentCam documentary competition: “What does it mean to be American?”
Monday, September 17, 2018
President Trump's Tariffs on Chinese Goods

Journalists Heather Timmons and Mike Lillis discussed President Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods. They discussed reactions to these tariffs from China, producers and members of Congress.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Opening Statement

Judge Brett Kavanaugh gave his opening statements before the Senate Judiciary Committee on his nomination to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Kavanaugh spoke about his judicial background and the role of the Supreme Court.
Monday, September 17, 2018
The Causes of the 2008 Financial Crisis

Journalist Steven Pearlstein talked about the 10th anniversary of the financial crisis of 2008. He explained the causes and events leading to the 2008 financial crisis.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Public Perceptions of the Supreme Court

PSB Senior Strategist Adam Rosenblatt discussed a recent survey that polled people's opinions and attitudes about the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court as a whole. The survey looked at issues of partisanship and the impact of the court on people's lives.

Friday, September 21, 2018

Trump Administration Refugee Cap Reduction

Adam Bates from the International Refugee Assistance Project explained the recent Trump Administration proposal to limit the number of refugees admitted to the United States. A clip of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo explaining the decision is also included.

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Efforts to Address Election Security before the 2018 Midterm Elections

Georgetown University Law School Professor Joshua Geltzer discussed governmental efforts to strengthen election security before the 2018 elections. He spoke about a recent executive order by…

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Senators React to Judge Kavanaugh Allegations

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reacted to the new allegations of sexual assault by Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanugh. Judge Kavanaugh…

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

NAFTA Renegotiation and Deadlines

The Wilson Center’s Laura Dawson and Duncan Wood discuss the NAFTA renegotiation and the political factors and deadlines that the United States, Mexico and Canada face.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

The Importance of Governor Races in the 2018 Election

Louis Jacobson, contributor to Governing Magazine, talked about the key gubernatorial races in 2018. He discussed the importance of governor races to the census and redistricting. He also spoke about…

Friday, September 18, 2015

Benedict Arnold

When the Revolutionary War began, Benedict Arnold joined the Continental Army and served under George Washington. As the war continued, Arnold became increasingly dissatisfied. On September 21, 1780,…

Monday, September 17, 2018

Anonymous Sources and the Trump Administration

Author and Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward explained his use of anonymous or unnamed sources in his reporting and books. He spoke about the difference between on-the-record statements…

Thursday, September 13, 2018

The Growth of Independents

Unite America Executive Director Nick Troiano talked about why a growing number of citizens are choosing not to belong to a political party and to identify as an independent. In these two clips, he…

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

StudentCam 2019 Theme Announcement

C-SPAN announced the theme for its 2019 StudentCam documentary competition: “What does it mean to be American?”

Monday, September 17, 2018

President Trump's Tariffs on Chinese Goods

Journalists Heather Timmons and Mike Lillis discussed President Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods. They discussed reactions to these tariffs from China, producers and members of Congress.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Opening Statement

Judge Brett Kavanaugh gave his opening statements before the Senate Judiciary Committee on his nomination to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Kavanaugh spoke about his judicial background and…

Monday, September 17, 2018

The Causes of the 2008 Financial Crisis

Journalist Steven Pearlstein talked about the 10th anniversary of the financial crisis of 2008. He explained the causes and events leading to the 2008 financial crisis.

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Public Perceptions of the Supreme Court

PSB Senior Strategist Adam Rosenblatt discussed a recent survey that polled people's opinions and attitudes about the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court as a whole. The survey looked…

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Aggregated Resources by Curriculum and Theme

C-SPAN's 2019 StudentCam Competition

Trump Administration Refugee Cap Reduction

Efforts to Address Election Security before the 2018 Midterm Elections

Senators React to Judge Kavanaugh Allegations

NAFTA Renegotiation and Deadlines

The Importance of Governor Races in the 2018 Election

Benedict Arnold

Anonymous Sources and the Trump Administration

The Growth of Independents

StudentCam 2019 Theme Announcement

President Trump's Tariffs on Chinese Goods

Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Opening Statement

The Causes of the 2008 Financial Crisis

Public Perceptions of the Supreme Court

Trump Administration Refugee Cap Reduction

Efforts to Address Election Security before the 2018 Midterm Elections

Senators React to Judge Kavanaugh Allegations

NAFTA Renegotiation and Deadlines

The Importance of Governor Races in the 2018 Election

Benedict Arnold

Anonymous Sources and the Trump Administration

The Growth of Independents

StudentCam 2019 Theme Announcement

President Trump's Tariffs on Chinese Goods

Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Opening Statement

The Causes of the 2008 Financial Crisis

Public Perceptions of the Supreme Court