C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Nicholas Sargen, "JPMorgan's Fall and Revival"
1 hour, 0 minuteEconomic consultant Nicholas Sargen provided a history of JPMorgan, from its status as a universal bank in the 1980s, to its buyout by Chase in 2000, to the changing of its business model following the 2008 financial crisis. This virtual event was hosted by the Museum of American Finance in New York City.
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The Communicators Independent Broadband Providers
32 minutesThis week on "The Communicators", we look at some of the smaller phone, broadband, and video providers and the issues they face.
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David Eagleman, "Livewired"
50 minutesNeuroscientist David Eagleman explored the evolution of the brain and how neuroscience impacts the future of Artificial Intelligence. This virtual event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.
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National Book Festival - Katherine Eban, "Bottle of Lies"
19 minutesInvestigative journalist Katherine Eban reported on the rise of the generic drug market. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
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Lisa Mosconi, "The XX Brain"
39 minutesNeuroscientist Lisa Mosconi argued that the female brain is more susceptible to dementia and Alzheimer's disease than the male brain. She reported that because research has been centered around the male brain, treatment for women has lagged behind. This virtual event was hosted by The Aspen Institute in Washington, DC.
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Susan Eisenhower, "How Ike Led"
1 hour, 10 minutesSusan Eisenhower examined her grandfather Dwight Eisenhower's leadership style and the important decisions he made during his presidency. This was a virtual event hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
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Barack Obama, "A Promised Land"
1 hour, 3 minutesFormer President Barack Obama reflects on his life and political career.
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Perri Klass, "A Good Time to Be Born"
1 hour, 3 minutesNew York University Professor Perri Klass provided a history of child mortality over the past 100 years and explained the changes in healthcare changes that led to a decrease. This virtual event was hosted by Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn.
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After Words Debora MacKenzie, "COVID-19"
1 hour, 1 minuteScience journalist Debora MacKenzie reported on how COVID-19 became a global pandemic and offers her thoughts on how to prevent future outbreaks. She's interviewed by Georgetown University Center for Global Health's Professor Claire Standley.
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David Eagleman, "Livewired"
52 minutesNeuroscientist David Eagleman explored the evolution of the brain and how neuroscience impacts the future of Artificial Intelligence. This virtual event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.
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National Book Festival - Katherine Eban, "Bottle of Lies"
20 minutesInvestigative journalist Katherine Eban reported on the rise of the generic drug market. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
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Lisa Mosconi, "The XX Brain"
40 minutesNeuroscientist Lisa Mosconi argued that the female brain is more susceptible to dementia and Alzheimer's disease than the male brain. She reported that because research has been centered around the male brain, treatment for women has lagged behind. This virtual event was hosted by The Aspen Institute in Washington, DC.
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James Lang, "Distracted"
1 hour, 29 minutesJames Lang argued that the main reason students are regularly distracted is due more to current teaching styles than the influence of technology. This virtual event was provided by the University of Missouri, St. Louis Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference.
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Perri Klass, "A Good Time to Be Born"
1 hour, 3 minutesNew York University Professor Perri Klass provided a history of child mortality over the past 100 years and explained the changes in healthcare changes that led to a decrease. This virtual event was hosted by Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn.
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After Words Debora MacKenzie, "COVID-19"
59 minutesScience journalist Debora MacKenzie reported on how COVID-19 became a global pandemic and offers her thoughts on how to prevent future outbreaks. She's interviewed by Georgetown University Center for Global Health's Professor Claire Standley.
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The Communicators Independent Broadband Providers
32 minutesThis week on "The Communicators", we look at some of the smaller phone, broadband, and video providers and the issues they face.
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Barack Obama, "A Promised Land"
1 hour, 3 minutesFormer President Barack Obama reflected on his life and political career. This virtual program was hosted by the Washington Post Live in Washington, D.C.
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Fmr. Sen. Connie Mack R-FL, "Citizen Mack - Politics, an Honorable Calling"
1 hour, 0 minuteFormer Florida Republican Senator Connie Mack spoke about his life and career in politics. This virtual program was hosted by Books & Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida.
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Sunny Hostin, "I Am These Truths"
1 hour, 5 minutesThe View co-host and former federal prosecutor Sunny Hostin discussed her life and career and shared her personal experiences with identity and injustice. This virtual event was sponsored by the California Commonwealth Club.
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National Book Festival - Haben Girma, "Haben"
21 minutesDisability rights attorney Haben Girma, a Harvard Law School graduate who has been deafblind since birth, talked about navigating in a sighted, hearing world. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
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Mark Salter, "The Luckiest Man"
1 hour, 0 minuteSenator John McCain's former speechwriter and aide Mark Salter shared his thoughts on the life of the late Senator. This virtual program was hosted by the Poison Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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David Michaelis, "Eleanor"
1 hour, 0 minuteBiographer David Michaelis recalled the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. This was a virtual event hosted by Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Barack Obama, "A Promised Land"
1 hour, 4 minutesFormer President Barack Obama reflected on his life and political career. This virtual program was hosted by the Washington Post Live in Washington, D.C.
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Fmr. Sen. Connie Mack R-FL, "Citizen Mack - Politics, an Honorable Calling"
58 minutesFormer Florida Republican Senator Connie Mack spoke about his life and career in politics. This virtual program was hosted by Books & Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida.
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Sunny Hostin, "I Am These Truths"
1 hour, 6 minutesThe View co-host and former federal prosecutor Sunny Hostin discussed her life and career and shared her personal experiences with identity and injustice. This virtual event was sponsored by the California Commonwealth Club.
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National Book Festival - Haben Girma, "Haben"
21 minutesDisability rights attorney Haben Girma, a Harvard Law School graduate who has been deafblind since birth, talked about navigating in a sighted, hearing world. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
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Mark Salter, "The Luckiest Man"
1 hour, 0 minuteSenator John McCain's former speechwriter and aide Mark Salter shared his thoughts on the life of the late Senator. This virtual program was hosted by the Poison Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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David Michaelis, "Eleanor"
1 hour, 1 minuteBiographer David Michaelis recalled the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. This was a virtual event hosted by Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Barack Obama, "A Promised Land"
1 hour, 3 minutesFormer President Barack Obama reflected on his life and political career. This virtual program was hosted by the Washington Post Live in Washington, D.C.
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Fmr. Sen. Connie Mack R-FL, "Citizen Mack - Politics, an Honorable Calling"
59 minutesFormer Florida Republican Senator Connie Mack spoke about his life and career in politics. This virtual program was hosted by Books & Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida.
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Sunny Hostin, "I Am These Truths"
1 hour, 5 minutesThe View co-host and former federal prosecutor Sunny Hostin discussed her life and career and shared her personal experiences with identity and injustice. This virtual event was sponsored by the California Commonwealth Club.
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National Book Festival - Haben Girma, "Haben"
49 minutesDisability rights attorney Haben Girma, a Harvard Law School graduate who has been deafblind since birth, talked about navigating in a sighted, hearing world. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
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Mark Salter, "The Luckiest Man"
48 minutesSenator John McCain's former speechwriter and aide Mark Salter shared his thoughts on the life of the late Senator. This virtual program was hosted by the Poison Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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U.S. Senate 11/24/2020
13 minutesThe U.S. Senate meets for a brief pro forma session.
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David Michaelis, "Eleanor"
1 hour, 0 minuteBiographer David Michaelis recalled the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. This was a virtual event hosted by Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Fmr. Sen. Connie Mack R-FL, "Citizen Mack - Politics, an Honorable Calling"
59 minutesFormer Florida Republican Senator Connie Mack spoke about his life and career in politics. This virtual program was hosted by Books & Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida.
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Sunny Hostin, "I Am These Truths"
1 hour, 6 minutesThe View co-host and former federal prosecutor Sunny Hostin discussed her life and career and shared her personal experiences with identity and injustice. This virtual event was sponsored by the California Commonwealth Club.
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National Book Festival - Haben Girma, "Haben"
20 minutesDisability rights attorney Haben Girma, a Harvard Law School graduate who has been deafblind since birth, talked about navigating in a sighted, hearing world. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
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Mark Salter, "The Luckiest Man"
1 hour, 1 minuteSenator John McCain's former speechwriter and aide Mark Salter shared his thoughts on the life of the late Senator. This virtual program was hosted by the Poison Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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David Michaelis, "Eleanor"
1 hour, 0 minuteBiographer David Michaelis recalled the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. This was a virtual event hosted by Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Fmr. Sen. Connie Mack R-FL, "Citizen Mack - Politics, an Honorable Calling"
59 minutesFormer Florida Republican Senator Connie Mack spoke about his life and career in politics. This virtual program was hosted by Books & Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida.
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Sunny Hostin, "I Am These Truths"
1 hour, 7 minutesThe View co-host and former federal prosecutor Sunny Hostin discussed her life and career and shared her personal experiences with identity and injustice. This virtual event was sponsored by the California Commonwealth Club.
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After Words Deborah Stone, "Counting-How We Use Numbers to Decide What Matters"
58 minutesPolitical scientist Deborah Stone argued that numbers aren't objective and explains numerous ways numbers impact our lives daily. She was interviewed by data scientist and author Cathy O'Neil.
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David Eagleman, "Livewired"
52 minutesNeuroscientist David Eagleman explored the evolution of the brain and how neuroscience impacts the future of Artificial Intelligence. This virtual event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.
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Lisa Mosconi, "The XX Brain"
40 minutesNeuroscientist Lisa Mosconi argued that the female brain is more susceptible to dementia and Alzheimer's disease than the male brain. She reported that because research has been centered around the male brain, treatment for women has lagged behind. This virtual event was hosted by The Aspen Institute in Washington, DC.
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Perri Klass, "A Good Time to Be Born"
1 hour, 3 minutesNew York University Professor Perri Klass provided a history of child mortality over the past 100 years and explained the changes in healthcare changes that led to a decrease. This virtual event was hosted by Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn.
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Michael Strevens, "The Knowledge Machine"
49 minutesNew York University philosophy professor Michael Strevens looked at the evolution of scientific thought and how it is applied to modern issues, including COVID-19 and climate change. This virtual event was hosted by the Kansas City Public Library in Missouri.
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Brian Christian, "The Alignment Problem"
1 hour, 5 minutesUniversity of California, Berkeley Visiting Scholar Brian Christian explored the challenges we may face as we become more dependent on Artificial Intelligence. This virtual event was hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California.
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After Words Deborah Stone, "Counting-How We Use Numbers to Decide What Matters"
59 minutesPolitical scientist Deborah Stone argued that numbers aren't objective and explains numerous ways numbers impact our lives daily. She was interviewed by data scientist and author Cathy O'Neil.
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David Eagleman, "Livewired"
51 minutesNeuroscientist David Eagleman explored the evolution of the brain and how neuroscience impacts the future of Artificial Intelligence. This virtual event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.
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Lisa Mosconi, "The XX Brain"
39 minutesNeuroscientist Lisa Mosconi argued that the female brain is more susceptible to dementia and Alzheimer's disease than the male brain. She reported that because research has been centered around the male brain, treatment for women has lagged behind. This virtual event was hosted by The Aspen Institute in Washington, DC.
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Perri Klass, "A Good Time to Be Born"
1 hour, 1 minuteNew York University Professor Perri Klass provided a history of child mortality over the past 100 years and explained the changes in healthcare changes that led to a decrease. This virtual event was hosted by Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn.
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Michael Strevens, "The Knowledge Machine"
47 minutesNew York University philosophy professor Michael Strevens looked at the evolution of scientific thought and how it is applied to modern issues, including COVID-19 and climate change. This virtual event was hosted by the Kansas City Public Library in Missouri.
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Brian Christian, "The Alignment Problem"
1 hour, 16 minutesUniversity of California, Berkeley Visiting Scholar Brian Christian explored the challenges we may face as we become more dependent on Artificial Intelligence. This virtual event was hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California.
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Prime Minister's Questions 11/25/2020
45 minutesBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson fields questions from members in the House of Commons on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic and other domestic and foreign related questions.
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Public Affairs Events
12 hours, 15 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Ed Freeman, "The Power of And"
56 minutesUniversity of Virginia business professor Ed Freeman discussed the focus on responsibility and ethics that he says unites influential businesses. This virtual event was hosted by the Museum of American Finance in New York City.
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Shennette Garrett-Scott, "Banking on Freedom"
1 hour, 2 minutesHistory professor Shennette Garrett-Scott looked at the period of black financial innovation between 1888 and 1930 and its impact on U.S. capitalism through the story of the St. Luke Bank in Richmond, Virginia: the first and only bank run by black women. This virtual event provided by the Museum of American Finance.
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Thomas Levenson, "Money for Nothing"
1 hour, 0 minuteMIT professor Thomas Levenson discussed how the leaders of the 15th century Scientific Revolution applied their new ideas to people, money, and markets and as a result invented modern finance. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Nicholas Sargen, "JPMorgan's Fall and Revival"
1 hour, 0 minuteEconomic consultant Nicholas Sargen provided a history of JPMorgan, from its status as a universal bank in the 1980s, to its buyout by Chase in 2000, to the changing of its business model following the 2008 financial crisis. This virtual event was hosted by the Museum of American Finance in New York City.
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Juliet Schor,"After the Gig"
1 hour, 0 minuteAuthor Juliet Schor argued that there is a dark side to the gig economy and shared her ideas for how to make it equitable for exploited users and workers. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Ed Freeman, "The Power of And"
57 minutesUniversity of Virginia business professor Ed Freeman discussed the focus on responsibility and ethics that he says unites influential businesses. This virtual event was hosted by the Museum of American Finance in New York City.
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Shennette Garrett-Scott, "Banking on Freedom"
1 hour, 2 minutesHistory professor Shennette Garrett-Scott looked at the period of black financial innovation between 1888 and 1930 and its impact on U.S. capitalism through the story of the St. Luke Bank in Richmond, Virginia: the first and only bank run by black women. This virtual event provided by the Museum of American Finance.
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Thomas Levenson, "Money for Nothing"
59 minutesMIT professor Thomas Levenson discussed how the leaders of the 15th century Scientific Revolution applied their new ideas to people, money, and markets and as a result invented modern finance. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Nicholas Sargen, "JPMorgan's Fall and Revival"
1 hour, 1 minuteEconomic consultant Nicholas Sargen provided a history of JPMorgan, from its status as a universal bank in the 1980s, to its buyout by Chase in 2000, to the changing of its business model following the 2008 financial crisis. This virtual event was hosted by the Museum of American Finance in New York City.
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Juliet Schor,"After the Gig"
58 minutesAuthor Juliet Schor argued that there is a dark side to the gig economy and shared her ideas for how to make it equitable for exploited users and workers. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Public Affairs Events
2 hours, 5 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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David Davis, "Wheels of Courage"
1 hour, 5 minutesJournalist David Davis provided a history of the first wheelchair basketball teams comprised of World War II veterans. This was a virtual event hosted by Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California.
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Peter Cozzens, "Tecumseh and the Prophet"
1 hour, 25 minutesHistorian Peter Cozzens presented a dual-biography of Shawnee leader Tecumseh and his brother, Tenskwatawa, and their role in championing Native lands during American settlement. This was a virtual event hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Book Shop in Chicago.
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Author Discussion on Investigative Journalism
45 minutesAuthors Stephanie Gorton and Chris Hamby offered their thoughts on investigative journalism and its role in a democracy. This was a virtual event hosted by the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville.
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Ian Toll, "Twilight of the Gods"
1 hour, 0 minuteMilitary historian Ian Toll concluded his three-volume history of the Pacific Theater during World War II. This was a virtual event hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
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National Book Festival - Ann Druyan, "Cosmos"
30 minutesAuthor and producer Ann Druyan provided a follow-up to her late husband Carl Sagan's study of space. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
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Michael Strevens, "The Knowledge Machine"
50 minutesNew York University philosophy professor Michael Strevens looked at the evolution of scientific thought and how it is applied to modern issues, including COVID-19 and climate change. This virtual event was hosted by the Kansas City Public Library in Missouri.
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Brian Christian, "The Alignment Problem"
1 hour, 10 minutesUniversity of California, Berkeley Visiting Scholar Brian Christian explored the challenges we may face as we become more dependent on Artificial Intelligence. This virtual event was hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California.
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James Lang, "Distracted"
1 hour, 30 minutesJames Lang argued that the main reason students are regularly distracted is due more to current teaching styles than the influence of technology. This virtual event was provided by the University of Missouri, St. Louis Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference.
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Sunny Hostin, "I Am These Truths"
1 hour, 5 minutesThe View co-host and former federal prosecutor Sunny Hostin discussed her life and career and shared her personal experiences with identity and injustice. This virtual event was sponsored by the California Commonwealth Club.
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Rep. Matt Gaetz R-FL,"Firebrand - Dispatches from the Front Lines of the MAGA Revolution"
40 minutesFlorida Republican Representative Matt Gaetz offered his thoughts on how to move the populist movement forward in America. This virtual program was hosted by the Ronald Reagan Foundation & Institute.
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Barack Obama, "A Promised Land"
1 hour, 0 minuteFormer President Barack Obama reflected on his life and political career. This virtual program was hosted by the Washington Post Live in Washington, D.C.
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David Nasaw, "The Last Million"
1 hour, 0 minuteHistorian David Nasaw looked at the one million refugees throughout Europe in the years following World War II. This was a virtual event hosted by the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs in New York City.
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Perri Klass, "A Good Time to Be Born"
1 hour, 0 minuteNew York University Professor Perri Klass provided a history of child mortality over the past 100 years and explained the changes in healthcare changes that led to a decrease. This virtual event was hosted by Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn.
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David Reynolds, "Abe"
1 hour, 5 minutesHistorian David Reynolds provided a biography of Abraham Lincoln and looked at how societal influences impacted his life. This was a virtual event hosted by the Leon Levy Center for Biography in New York City.
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Author Discussion on the Past and Future of Technology
55 minutesCharlton McIlwain, author of "Black Software," Joanne McNeil, author of "Lurking," and Frank Pasquale, author of "New Laws of Robotics," discussed the past and future of technology. This video was provided by the Brooklyn Book Festival.
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Terry Virts, "How to Astronaut"
1 hour, 0 minuteSpace Shuttle Endeavour pilot Terry Virts provided an inside look at space travel and exploration. This was a virtual event hosted by Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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National Book Festival - Haben Girma, "Haben"
20 minutesDisability rights attorney Haben Girma, a Harvard Law School graduate who has been deafblind since birth, talked about navigating in a sighted, hearing world. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
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2020 Kirkus Prize
40 minutesBook TV presented coverage of the 7th annual Kirkus Prize, given by the literary publication Kirkus Reviews to authors of nonfiction, fiction, and young readers' books. This was a virtual event hosted by the Kirkus Prize.
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Ben Macintyre, "Agent Sonya"
1 hour, 0 minuteMilitary historian Ben Macintyre recalled the life of Soviet intelligence officer Ursula Bolton, who assumed a false identity in an English village in the years leading up to the Cold War as she gathered information to help the Soviet Union build an atomic bomb. This was a virtual event hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
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Nicholas Sargen, "JPMorgan's Fall and Revival"
1 hour, 0 minuteEconomic consultant Nicholas Sargen provided a history of JPMorgan, from its status as a universal bank in the 1980s, to its buyout by Chase in 2000, to the changing of its business model following the 2008 financial crisis. This virtual event was hosted by the Museum of American Finance in New York City.
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Author Discussion on Appalachia
1 hour, 0 minuteAuthors Sarah Smarsh, Thomas Burton, and Wayne Winkler reflected on life in Appalachia. This was a virtual event hosted by the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville.
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Eric Jay Dolin, "A Furious Sky"
1 hour, 5 minutesAuthor Eric Jay Dolin provided a history of hurricanes that have impacted the United States. This was a virtual event hosted by Garden District Book Shop in New Orleans.
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Susan Hough, "The Great Quake Debate"
1 hour, 0 minuteResearch seismologist Susan Hough provided a dual biography of geologist Baily Willis and scientist Robert Hill and their debate of whether southern California was partial to earthquakes during western migration in the early 20th century. This was a virtual event hosted by Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California.
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Eddie Cole, "The Campus Color Line"
55 minutesUCLA professor Eddie Cole examined the impact that college presidents had on the civil rights movement. This was a virtual event hosted by BookPeople Bookstore in Austin, Texas.
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Roger Martin, "When More Is Not Better"
1 hour, 0 minuteAuthor Roger Martin explained why he believes Americans' pursuit of economic efficiency has reduced the size of the middle class. This virtual event provided by the Aspen Institute.
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Shennette Garrett-Scott, "Banking on Freedom"
1 hour, 0 minuteHistory professor Shennette Garrett-Scott looked at the period of black financial innovation between 1888 and 1930 and its impact on U.S. capitalism through the story of the St. Luke Bank in Richmond, Virginia: the first and only bank run by black women. This virtual event provided by the Museum of American Finance.
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Thomas Levenson, "Money for Nothing"
1 hour, 0 minuteMIT professor Thomas Levenson discussed how the leaders of the 15th century Scientific Revolution applied their new ideas to people, money, and markets and as a result invented modern finance. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Jordan Ritter Conn "The Road from Raqqa"
45 minutesJordan Ritter Conn, a staff writer for the Ringer, detailed the journey of two Syrian brothers, one who immigrated to the United States and the other who remained in Syria during that country's civil war. This was a virtual event hosted by the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville.
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Michel Paradis, "Last Mission to Tokyo"
1 hour, 5 minutesAuthor Michel Paradis recalled the 'Doolittle Raids' of 1942, an American response to the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. The author wrote that the U.S. bombing was led by Jimmy Doolittle, a stunt pilot, and focused on members of his squadron who were captured in the attacks and freed in the waning days of the war. This was a virtual event hosted by the Center on National Security at Fordham Law.
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Lisa Mosconi, "The XX Brain"
40 minutesNeuroscientist Lisa Mosconi argued that the female brain is more susceptible to dementia and Alzheimer's disease than the male brain. She reported that because research has been centered around the male brain, treatment for women has lagged behind. This virtual event was hosted by The Aspen Institute in Washington, DC.
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Leonard Mlodinow, "Stephen Hawking"
1 hour, 0 minuteTheoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow remembered his friendship and working relationship with the late award-winning physicist Stephen Hawking. This virtual event was hosted by Powell's Bookstore.
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National Book Festival - Erica Armstrong Dunbar, "She Came to Slay"
30 minutesHistorian Erica Armstrong Dunbar chronicled the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
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David Michaelis, "Eleanor"
1 hour, 0 minuteBiographer David Michaelis recalled the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. This was a virtual event hosted by Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Mark Salter, "The Luckiest Man"
15 minutesSenator John McCain's former speechwriter and aide Mark Salter shared his thoughts on the life of the late Senator. This virtual program was hosted by the Poison Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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U.S. Senate 11/27/2020
15 minutesThe U.S. Senate will meet for a brief pro forma session. They return for legislative work on November 30.
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Mark Salter, "The Luckiest Man"
30 minutesSenator John McCain's former speechwriter and aide Mark Salter shared his thoughts on the life of the late Senator. This virtual program was hosted by the Poison Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Fmr. Sen. Connie Mack R-FL, "Citizen Mack - Politics, an Honorable Calling"
1 hour, 0 minuteFormer Florida Republican Senator Connie Mack spoke about his life and career in politics. This virtual program was hosted by Books & Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida.
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Helena Andrews-Dyer & R. Eric Thomas, "Reclaiming Her Time"
1 hour, 5 minutesWashington Post features reporter Helena Andrews-Dye and Elle senior staff writer R. Eric Thomas looked at the life and career of Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA). This virtual program was sponsored by Loyalty Bookstore in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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H.W. Brands, "The Zealot and the Emancipator"
55 minutesHistorian H.W. Brands provided a dual biography of abolitionist John Brown and Abraham Lincoln. This was a virtual event hosted by the Atlanta History Center.
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After Words Deborah Stone, "Counting-How We Use Numbers to Decide What Matters"
1 hour, 0 minutePolitical scientist Deborah Stone argued that numbers aren't objective and explains numerous ways numbers impact our lives daily. She was interviewed by data scientist and author Cathy O'Neil.
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In Depth 20th Anniversary Commemoration
3 hours, 0 minuteTo commemorate the 20th anniversary of In Depth, Book TV on C-SPAN2 played highlights from past shows and took viewer calls and comments. We also talked with authors who have appeared on In Depth as well as publishers to get updates on their work.
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After Words John Fabian Witt, "American Contagions"
1 hour, 0 minuteLaw professor John Fabian Witt examined the relationship between law, epidemics, and public health guidelines. He was interviewed by Georgetown University law professor & director of the Institute for National and Global Health Law Lawrence Gostin.
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Nancy Grace, "Don't Be a Victim"
1 hour, 0 minuteLegal commentator Nancy Grace provided a guide on how citizens can protect themselves and avoid becoming a victim of crime. This virtual event was hosted by the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta and the National JCC Literary Consortium.
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Eddie Glaude, "Begin Again"
55 minutesAuthor and Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude applied James Baldwin's writings on politics and race to navigate the current conversation on race in America. This virtual program was part of the Schomburg Center Literary Festival in New York City.
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Luke Nichter, "The Last Brahmin"
1 hour, 5 minutesTexas A&M University-Central Texas history professor Luke Nichter recalled the political career of Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., a Republican Senator turned foreign policy advisor to five Presidents. This was a virtual event hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston.
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Adam Higginbotham, "Midnight in Chernobyl"
1 hour, 0 minuteAdam Higginbotham talked about his book "Midnight in Chernobyl," about the 1986 nuclear disaster in Ukraine. This virtual event was part of Norwich University's Military Writers' Symposium.
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Kerri Arsenault, "Mill Town"
1 hour, 5 minutesKerri Arsenault investigated how the paper mill in her hometown of Mexico, Maine, affected the financial and physical well-being of its residents. This was a virtual event hosted by Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn.
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Andrew Whitby, "The Sum of the People"
40 minutesData scientist Andrew Whitby looked at the history of census taking around the world. This was a virtual event hosted by the National Archives in Washington, DC.
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Charles Kupchan, "Isolationism"
1 hour, 15 minutesGeorgetown University international affairs professor Charles Kupchan looked back at American foreign policy and isolationism. This was a virtual event hosted by TownHall Seattle.
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Scott Anderson, "The Quiet Americans"
1 hour, 0 minuteScott Anderson looked at the early years of the Cold War as the CIA worked to counter the efforts of the KGB. This was a virtual event hosted by Left Bank Books in St. Louis.
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Sunny Hostin, "I Am These Truths"
1 hour, 5 minutesThe View co-host and former federal prosecutor Sunny Hostin discussed her life and career and shared her personal experiences with identity and injustice. This virtual event was sponsored by the California Commonwealth Club.
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Author Discussion on the Past and Future of Technology
55 minutesCharlton McIlwain, author of "Black Software," Joanne McNeil, author of "Lurking," and Frank Pasquale, author of "New Laws of Robotics," discussed the past and future of technology. This video was provided by the Brooklyn Book Festival.
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H.R. McMaster, "Battlegrounds"
1 hour, 5 minutesLt. Gen. H.R. McMaster (Ret.), former National Security Adviser to President Trump, talked about the foreign policy and national security challenges facing the United States. This virtual event was hosted by the McCain Institute at Arizona State University.
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Michael McCray, "I Am Not Your Enemy"
50 minutesWriter Michael McCray spoke about his travels to divided parts of the world to learn how activists, clergy, former combatants, and peacebuilders are working to resolve conflicts in their regions. This was a virtual event hosted by the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville.
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David Reynolds, "Abe"
1 hour, 5 minutesHistorian David Reynolds provided a biography of Abraham Lincoln and looked at how societal influences impacted his life. This was a virtual event hosted by the Leon Levy Center for Biography in New York City.
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Author Discussion on Business & Capitalism
46 minutesAuthors Rebecca Henderson and Myrian Sidibe shared their thoughts on business and capitalism. This virtual event was hosted by the Boston Book Festival.
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Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn, "Tightrope"
45 minutesPulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues facing the working-class in rural America. This virtual event was hosted by the Boston Book Festival.
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Author Discussion on Activism & Civic Engagement
49 minutesEitan Hersh, DeRay Mckesson, and Catherine Sanderson provided their thoughts on activism and civil engagement. This virtual event was hosted by the Boston Book Festival.
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Jeffrey Sutton, "The Essential Scalia"
50 minutesJeffrey Sutton, U.S. Court of Appeals Judge for the Sixth Circuit and former law clerk to Justice Antonin Scalia, discussed a collection of the late Supreme Court Justice's writings.
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Steve Davis, "Undercurrents"
1 hour, 5 minutesSteve Davis, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation senior strategy advisor & China country office interim director, shared his thoughts on how leaders and citizens can bring about change in their communities and across the globe. This virtual program was hosted by Town Hall Seattle.
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National Book Festival - Author Discussion on Covert Operations
45 minutesJohns Hopkins University professor Thomas Rid, "Active Measures," Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Barton Gellman, "Dark Mirror," and Washington Post columnist David Ignatius, "The Paladin," discussed covert operations. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
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Ben Macintyre, "Agent Sonya"
1 hour, 0 minuteMilitary historian Ben Macintyre recalled the life of Soviet intelligence officer Ursula Bolton, who assumed a false identity in an English village in the years leading up to the Cold War as she gathered information to help the Soviet Union build an atomic bomb. This was a virtual event hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
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Bay Area Book Festival - Alice Waters and Saru Jayaraman on Food Politics
55 minutesChef Alice Waters and Food Labor Research Center director Saru Jayaraman offered their thoughts on the food system in the United States and the people who are challenging it. This virtual event was part of the Bay Area Book Festival.
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Douglas Ginsburg, "Voices of Our Republic"
1 hour, 5 minutesFormer appellate judge and George Mason University law professor Douglas Ginsburg examined the Constitution through the eyes of judges, legal scholars, and historians. This was a virtual event hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.
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Barack Obama, "A Promised Land"
1 hour, 0 minuteFormer President Barack Obama reflected on his life and political career. This virtual program was hosted by the Washington Post Live in Washington, D.C.
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After Words Sally Hubbard, "Monopolies Suck"
1 hour, 0 minuteOpen Markets Institute director Sally Hubbard looked at the history of monopolies in American industry and provided her thoughts on how to prevent monopoly power. She was interviewed by Bloomberg News reporter David McLaughlin.
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David Rose, "Why Culture Matters Most"
1 hour, 0 minuteEconomics professor David Rose argued that moral beliefs and culture are essential to a thriving civil society. This virtual program was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo D-NY, "American Crisis"
1 hour, 0 minuteNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo discussed his handling of COVID-19 and the lessons he's learned. This virtual program was hosted by Live Talks LA.
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Deanna Mulligan, "Hire Purpose"
45 minutesGuardian Life Insurance Company of America CEO Deanna Mulligan weighed in on the effects of workplace evolution and automation. This virtual event was hosted by The Economic Club of New York in New York City.
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Robert Jones, "White Too Long"
1 hour, 0 minutePublic Religion Research Institute founder and CEO Robert Jones argued that there has been a relationship between Christianity and white supremacy throughout American history and it must be rectified. This was a virtual event hosted by the Center for Brooklyn History.
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Rep. Matt Gaetz R-FL,"Firebrand - Dispatches from the Front Lines of the MAGA Revolution"
35 minutesFlorida Republican Representative Matt Gaetz offered his thoughts on how to move the populist movement forward in America. This virtual program was hosted by the Ronald Reagan Foundation & Institute.
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Patrisse Khan-Cullors, "When They Call You a Terrorist"
1 hour, 0 minuteBlack Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors discussed her life, activism, and the beginnings of the Black Lives Matter movement. This virtual program was part of the Schomburg Center Literary Festival in New York City.
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National Book Festival - Richard Haass, "The World"
35 minutesCouncil on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass talked about the state of the world and the foreign policy challenges facing the United States. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
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Deborah Willis, John Stauffer, and Sarah Lewis, "To Make Their Own Way in the World"
1 hour, 5 minutesNew York University photography chair Deborah Willis, Harvard University African American Studies professor John Stauffer, and Harvard University African American Studies professor Sarah Lewis discussed fifteen photographs of slaves from South Carolina that were taken in 1850 and rediscovered in the archives of Harvard's Peabody Museum in 1976. This was a virtual event hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Carl Smith, "Chicago's Great Fire"
1 hour, 0 minuteNorthwestern University history professor Carl Smith looked at the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that left close to a 1/3 of Chicago's residents homeless. This was a virtual event hosted by the Book Stall Bookstore in Winnetka, Illinois.
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Frederik Logevall, "JFK"
1 hour, 30 minutesPulitzer Prize-winning historian Frederik Logevall looked at the first 39 years of John F. Kennedy's life in the first volume of a planned two-part biography of America's 35th President. This was a virtual event hosted by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston.
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National Book Festival - Author Discussion on Ray Bradbury
35 minutesAuthor and producer Ann Druyan, "Cosmos" and astronaut and engineer Leland Melvin, "Chasing Space" discussed the late author Ray Bradbury. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
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Brian Christian, "The Alignment Problem"
1 hour, 10 minutesUniversity of California, Berkeley Visiting Scholar Brian Christian explored the challenges we may face as we become more dependent on Artificial Intelligence. This virtual event was hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California.
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Anne Helen Petersen, "Can't Even"
1 hour, 5 minutesFormer Buzzfeed senior culture writer Anne Helen Petersen explored the reasons for 'burnout' and how it most impacts millennials. This virtual event was provided by BookPeople Bookstore in Austin, Texas.
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Andrew Whitby, "The Sum of the People"
40 minutesData scientist Andrew Whitby looked at the history of census taking around the world. This was a virtual event hosted by the National Archives in Washington, DC.
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After Words Deborah Stone, "Counting-How We Use Numbers to Decide What Matters"
1 hour, 0 minutePolitical scientist Deborah Stone argued that numbers aren't objective and explains numerous ways numbers impact our lives daily. She was interviewed by data scientist and author Cathy O'Neil.
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Author Discussion on Pathogens & Pills
32 minutesAuthors Muhammad Zaman and Peter Kolchinsky examined the rise in antibiotic-resistant superbugs and costs of developing new drugs. This virtual event was hosted by the Boston Book Festival.
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Silicon Valley & the Future of Technology
44 minutesAuthors Ben Tarnoff, Monica Weigel, and Dipayan Ghosh weighed in on Silicon Valley and the future of technology. This virtual program was hosted by the Boston Book Festival.
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Author Discussion on Women of Color in Tech
54 minutesAuthors Ainissa Ramirez and Susanne Tedrick and G Code co-founder Bridgette Wallace spoke about women of color working in the tech world. This virtual event was hosted by the Boston Book Festival.
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Jon Lindsay, "Information Technology and Military Power"
1 hour, 35 minutesJon Lindsay, professor at the University of Toronto, discussed whether technological advances in military technology are helping or hindering our soldiers in combat. This virtual event was hosted by the Cato Institute.
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David Vine, "The United States of War"
1 hour, 0 minuteAmerican University professor David Vine talked about the nearly constant engagement in wars by the United States since its founding. This virtual event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore.
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Ali Soufan, "The Black Banners Declassified"
1 hour, 15 minutesFormer FBI special agent Ali Soufan talked about the early years of the U.S. war on terror and the methods used to extract information from suspected members of al-Qaeda. This virtual event was hosted by the Center on National Security at Fordham Law.
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David Rose, "Why Culture Matters Most"
1 hour, 0 minuteEconomics professor David Rose argued that moral beliefs and culture are essential to a thriving civil society. This virtual program was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C.
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Author Discussion on Re-Inventing Democracy
1 hour, 0 minuteEric Liu, Peter Peterson, and Hahrie Han offered their thoughts on how to re-invent American democracy in the 21st century. This virtual program was hosted by the Chicago Humanities Festival.
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After Words Sally Hubbard, "Monopolies Suck"
1 hour, 0 minuteOpen Markets Institute director Sally Hubbard looked at the history of monopolies in American industry and provided her thoughts on how to prevent monopoly power. She was interviewed by Bloomberg News reporter David McLaughlin.
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Douglas Ginsburg, "Voices of Our Republic"
1 hour, 5 minutesFormer appellate judge and George Mason University law professor Douglas Ginsburg examined the Constitution through the eyes of judges, legal scholars, and historians. This was a virtual event hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.
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Barack Obama, "A Promised Land"
55 minutesFormer President Barack Obama reflected on his life and political career. This virtual program was hosted by the Washington Post Live in Washington, D.C.
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After Words Sally Hubbard, "Monopolies Suck"
1 hour, 0 minuteOpen Markets Institute director Sally Hubbard looked at the history of monopolies in American industry and provided her thoughts on how to prevent monopoly power. She was interviewed by Bloomberg News reporter David McLaughlin.
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Catherine Grace Katz, "The Daughters of Yalta"
1 hour, 10 minutesHistorian Catherine Grace Katz looked at the relationship between the three women who attend the Yalta Conference with their fathers, Anna Roosevelt, Sarah Churchill, and Kathleen Harriman, daughter to the US Ambassador to the Soviet Union. This was a virtual event hosted by Roosevelt House in New York City.
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Author Discussion on the History of Race in America
50 minutesAdam Gussow and Jessica Ingram provided a history of race in America. This was a virtual event hosted by the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville.
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After Words Sally Hubbard, "Monopolies Suck"
1 hour, 0 minuteOpen Markets Institute director Sally Hubbard looked at the history of monopolies in American industry and provided her thoughts on how to prevent monopoly power. She was interviewed by Bloomberg News reporter David McLaughlin.
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Jon Lindsay, "Information Technology and Military Power"
1 hour, 35 minutesJon Lindsay, professor at the University of Toronto, discussed whether technological advances in military technology are helping or hindering our soldiers in combat. This virtual event was hosted by the Cato Institute.
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Judith Butler, "The Force of Nonviolence"
1 hour, 0 minuteUniversity of California, Berkeley professor Judith Butler talked about nonviolence and its power to affect political and social change. This virtual event was hosted by the Bay Area Book Festival.
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National Book Festival - Eric Foner, "The Second Founding"
22 minutesPulitzer Prize-winning historian Eric Foner looked at the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments added to the U.S. Constitution during the Reconstruction Era. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
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