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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Historians Discuss C-SPAN's Historians Presidential Leadership Survey

Historians Douglas Brinkley, Edna Greene Medford and Richard Norton Smith talked about the results of C-SPAN’s fourth Historians Survey of Presidential Leadership.
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Former President Trump files lawsuits against Social Media Censorship

Former President Donald Trump files class action lawsuits targeting Facebook, Google and Twitter over ‘censorship’ of conservatives
Monday, June 28, 2021
How to Prevent Wildfires

National Fire Protection Association’s Michele Steinberg discussed the causes of wildfires and how individuals can prevent these fires. She also spoke about federal legislative efforts to address the growing number and intensity of wildfires each year.
Thursday, July 1, 2021
House Creates Select Committee to Investigate January 6 Attack

The House voted to create a select committee to investigate the January 6 attack of the Capitol. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) provided remarks during the floor debate of the bill.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
The History of Federal Voting Laws

AEI resident scholar John Fortier talked about instances in U.S. history when federal legislation was enacted relating to voting and elections. He discussed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Motor-Voter Act, and legislation relating to election security.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Supreme Court Rules Against NCAA on College-Athlete Compensation

A summary of the Supreme Court ruling in National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston. The case challenged the NCAA's ability to limit compensation for college-athletes. The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 against the NCAA.
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Infrastructure Deal

Following a meeting with President Biden at the White House, a bipartisan group of senators announced that they had reached an agreement on infrastructure legislation. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) spoke to reporters about the deal in front of the West Wing of the White House.
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Federal Efforts to Address Increasing Crime Rates in 2021

Crime analyst Jeff Asher talked about statistics relating to violent crimes and homicides in 2021. He also discussed federal efforts to address the recent increases.
Friday, June 18, 2021
Juneteenth Becomes a National Holiday

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the signing ceremony for the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act that made Juneteenth a federal holiday. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The Effects of Enhanced Unemployment Benefits on Economic Recovery

Andrew Stettner, Senior Fellow at the Century Foundation, responded to a statement by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on the effects of enhanced unemployment benefits on job growth. He argued against Sen. McConnell's claim that these benefits are hindering economic recovery.
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Cybersecurity and Ransomware Attacks

Jamil Jaffer, former senior counsel to the House Intelligence Committee and senior vice president at IronNet Security, talked about America’s cybersecurity defenses and the ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure.
Thursday, May 6, 2021
The Process for Reapportionment and Redistricting in 2021

Brennan Center for Justice Senior Counsel Michael Li discussed the 2020 Census results and the upcoming process for using the 2020 U.S. Census data for redistricting in 2021.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Choice Board - Compensating College Athletes for their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)

The issue of student athletes having the right to be compensated for use of their name, image and likeness (NIL) has been growing across the country. In addition, access to health care and equity are issues that have been discussed. In this lesson, students will hear from university and sports representatives, as well as student athletes and attorneys as they provide their perspectives on these…

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Historians Discuss C-SPAN's Historians Presidential Leadership Survey

Historians Douglas Brinkley, Edna Greene Medford and Richard Norton Smith talked about the results of C-SPAN’s fourth Historians Survey of Presidential Leadership.

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Former President Trump files lawsuits against Social Media Censorship

Former President Donald Trump files class action lawsuits targeting Facebook, Google and Twitter over ‘censorship’ of conservatives

Monday, June 28, 2021

How to Prevent Wildfires

National Fire Protection Association’s Michele Steinberg discussed the causes of wildfires and how individuals can prevent these fires. She also spoke about federal legislative efforts to address…

Thursday, July 1, 2021

House Creates Select Committee to Investigate January 6 Attack

The House voted to create a select committee to investigate the January 6 attack of the Capitol. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) provided remarks during the floor debate…

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

The History of Federal Voting Laws

AEI resident scholar John Fortier talked about instances in U.S. history when federal legislation was enacted relating to voting and elections. He discussed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the…

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Supreme Court Rules Against NCAA on College-Athlete Compensation

A summary of the Supreme Court ruling in National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston. The case challenged the NCAA's ability to limit compensation for college-athletes. The Supreme Court ruled…

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Infrastructure Deal

Following a meeting with President Biden at the White House, a bipartisan group of senators announced that they had reached an agreement on infrastructure legislation. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and…

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Federal Efforts to Address Increasing Crime Rates in 2021

Crime analyst Jeff Asher talked about statistics relating to violent crimes and homicides in 2021. He also discussed federal efforts to address the recent increases.

Friday, June 18, 2021

Juneteenth Becomes a National Holiday

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the signing ceremony for the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act that made Juneteenth a federal holiday. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the…

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The Effects of Enhanced Unemployment Benefits on Economic Recovery

Andrew Stettner, Senior Fellow at the Century Foundation, responded to a statement by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on the effects of enhanced unemployment benefits on job growth. He…

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Cybersecurity and Ransomware Attacks

Jamil Jaffer, former senior counsel to the House Intelligence Committee and senior vice president at IronNet Security, talked about America’s cybersecurity defenses and the ransomware attacks on…

Thursday, May 6, 2021

The Process for Reapportionment and Redistricting in 2021

Brennan Center for Justice Senior Counsel Michael Li discussed the 2020 Census results and the upcoming process for using the 2020 U.S. Census data for redistricting in 2021.

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Choice Board - Compensating College Athletes for their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)

The issue of student athletes having the right to be compensated for use of their name, image and likeness (NIL) has been growing across the country. In addition, access to health care and equity are…

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C-SPAN's Annual StudentCam Competition Winners Announced

Historians Discuss C-SPAN's Historians Presidential Leadership Survey

Former President Trump files lawsuits against Social Media Censorship

How to Prevent Wildfires

House Creates Select Committee to Investigate January 6 Attack

The History of Federal Voting Laws

Supreme Court Rules Against NCAA on College-Athlete Compensation

Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Infrastructure Deal

Federal Efforts to Address Increasing Crime Rates in 2021

Juneteenth Becomes a National Holiday

The Effects of Enhanced Unemployment Benefits on Economic Recovery

Cybersecurity and Ransomware Attacks

The Process for Reapportionment and Redistricting in 2021

Choice Board - Compensating College Athletes for their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)

Historians Discuss C-SPAN's Historians Presidential Leadership Survey

Former President Trump files lawsuits against Social Media Censorship

How to Prevent Wildfires

House Creates Select Committee to Investigate January 6 Attack

The History of Federal Voting Laws

Supreme Court Rules Against NCAA on College-Athlete Compensation

Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Infrastructure Deal

Federal Efforts to Address Increasing Crime Rates in 2021

Juneteenth Becomes a National Holiday

The Effects of Enhanced Unemployment Benefits on Economic Recovery

Cybersecurity and Ransomware Attacks

The Process for Reapportionment and Redistricting in 2021

Choice Board - Compensating College Athletes for their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)