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Alan Taylor talked about his book American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750-1804, in which he examines the American Revolution, from the strained relationship between the Colonists and Britain that led to the war to the battles that marked the conflict and the political fallout in the war’s aftermath.

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Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) answered the question “What are you reading this summer?”

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James Cicconi talked about changes in telecommunications, as well as the Federal Communications Commission and his belief that it has become politicized. He also spoke about why he, despite being a conservative and having worked for Republican presidents, supports Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election.

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Afghan Vice President Sarwar Danish addressed members at the U.N. General Assembly. His remarks focused on the progress made by his government and he stressed that democracy was the key to solving the “legacy of problems” the country inherited. Mr. Danish emphasized the need to combat terrorism and radicalization and maintained that Afghanistan was willing to negotiate but needed the support of the U.N. since it is at the “forefront” in fighting terrorism. He also touched on the progress of the Iran nuclear deal, the threat of North Korea’s nuclear program, and the state of Afghan relations with Pakistan. He also urged the U.N. to consider Afghanistan for its United Nations Human Rights Council during the 2018-2019 term.

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Former Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader, D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, Vanguard Group CEO John Bogle, and others speak at the Breaking Through Power conference in Washington, D.C.

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As Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump prepare for their first debate Monday at Hofstra University, we take a look at their debating styles. Guests include debate strategists Brett O’Donnell and Judd Legum and Washington Post reporter Karen Tumulty.

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Following leader remarks, the Senate resumes debate on H.R. 5325, the legislative vehicle for a short-term continuing resolution funding the government until December 9. The measure also includes funding to combat the Zika virus.

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James Cicconi, AT&T’s chief lobbyist, talks about changes in telecommunications, the FCC and his belief that it has become politicized, and why he has switched his support from the Republican party to Hillary Clinton in this election cycle.

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Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump face off in a debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York moderated by NBC Nightly News Anchor Lester Holt. This is the first of three presidential debates this fall.

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Campaign officials and journalists review the performances of presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in their first head-to-head meeting at Hofstra University in New York.

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Miriam Horn looks at conservation in America through the livelihood of five American families. She is in conversation with author Ian Frazier.

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NPR’s Anne Garrels talks about the rise of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the changes in Russia over the two decades she’s been covering the country.

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John Strausbaugh discusses his book, City of Sedition: The History of New York City during the Civil War, in which he argues New York City was equally helpful and hurtful to the Union cause.

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CNBC’s Lawrence Kudlow and Brian Domitrovic, senior associate at the Laffer Center for Supply-Side Economics, examine the conservative economic initiatives of President John F. Kennedy.

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Julissa Arce discusses her life in the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant. She is interviewed by Doris Meissner, former Immigration and Naturalization Service Commissioner from 1993-2000.

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Professor Richard Gamble talks about his book, In Search of the City on a Hill: The Making and Unmaking of an American Myth. This interview, recorded on the campus of Hillsdale College in Michigan, is part of Book TV’s College Series.

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From the 2016 Brooklyn Book Festival, authors talk about political parties and elections.

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Former White House correspondent Kate Andersen Brower profiles the ten first ladies since 1960.

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Douglas Cohn talks about the first years of U.S. presidents and the lessons they have learned during this time.

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Julissa Arce discusses her life in the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant. She is interviewed by Doris Meissner, former Immigration and Naturalization Service Commissioner from 1993-2000.

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Stephen Budiansky, national security correspondent and foreign editor of U.S. News and World Report, talks about the NSA’s intelligence war against the Soviet Union.

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Rana Forhoorhar, columnist and assistant managing editor for economics and business at Time magazine, talks about the dominance of the financial sector in America today.

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Representative Dave Brat (R-VA) recalls his Republican primary victory over former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) and explains his political philosophy. He is interviewed by former RNC Chair Ed Gillespie.

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Author and historian Gerald Horne talks about his life and career and responds to viewer comments and questions.

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Professor Fawaz Gerges looks at the history and rise of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL). Geneive Abdo, author of Mecca and Main Street: Muslim Life in America After 9/11, interviews Professor Gerges.

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Karen Greenberg, director of Fordham University’s Center on National Security, talks about legal questions arising from policies and laws enacted to fight the U.S. war on terrorism. She’s interviewed by Ali Soufan, author of The Black Banners.

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Former CIA Director Michael Hayden discusses his book Playing to the Edge: American Intelligence in the Age of Terror, in which he gives an inside look at national security. He is interviewed by former CIA Director James Woolsey.

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Author and historian Gerald Horne talks about his life and career and responds to viewer comments and questions.

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NPR’s Anne Garrels talks about the rise of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the changes in Russia over the two decades she’s been covering the country.

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Gary Byrne talks about what he saw during his tenure protecting President Bill Clinton and the first family.

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Political cartoonist Garry Trudeau discusses his use of Donald Trump as a character in his comic strip, “Doonesbury,” from 1987 to today.

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Carla Hayden, the new Librarian of Congress and the first woman and African American to hold the position, talks about her new role. The former chief executive of Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library was confirmed by the Senate 74-18 on July 13.

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