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12:00 AM EDT Approx. 7 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 06:15 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. Todd Starnes, "The Deplorables' Guide to Making America Great Again" Fox News radio host Todd Starnes gives his take on what citizens can do to bring America back to ... Fox News radio host Todd Starnes gives his take on what citizens can do to bring America back to traditional values in his book, "The Deplorables' Guide to Making America Great Again." 12:00 AM EDT Approx. 6 hr. 5 min. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.
07:00 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 59 min. LIVE Washington Journal 06/25/2017 07:15 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. War Stories Panel From the Unbound Book Festival in Columbia, Missouri, a panel discussion on war stories with ... From the Unbound Book Festival in Columbia, Missouri, a panel discussion on war stories with authors Candace Millard, Ishmael Beah, Col. Gregory Fontenot (U.S. Army Retired), and Whitney Terrell. 06:05 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 55 min. The Manhattan Project The Manhattan Project is the subject of a lecture by George Mason University history professor ... The Manhattan Project is the subject of a lecture by George Mason University history professor Martin Sherwin. He's the author of, "A World Destroyed: Hiroshima and Its Legacies," and co-author of a Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Mr. Sherwin details the development of the atomic bomb, beginning with the discovery of fission in 1938 through the bombing of the Japanese cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event in Washington, DC.
09:59 AM EDT Approx. 34 min. Newsmakers Newsmakers - Thornberry Armed Serv Armed Services Committee Chair Mac Thornberry talks about marking up the National Defense ... Armed Services Committee Chair Mac Thornberry talks about marking up the National Defense Authorization Act, differences with the Trump Administration over funding levels, troop levels for Afghanistan & the President giving the Pentagon the decision on troop levels. The full committee markup of the NDAA begins next Wednesday, June 28. 08:31 AM EDT Approx. 47 min. Printers Row Lit Fest - David Callahan, "The Givers" David Callahan, founder and editor of Inside Philanthropy, discusses his book, "The Givers: ... David Callahan, founder and editor of Inside Philanthropy, discusses his book, "The Givers: Wealth, Power, and Philanthropy in a New Gilded Age." This event is part of the Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in the city. 08:00 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. History Bookshelf Christopher Dickey, "Our Man in Charleston" Christopher Dickey talked about his book "Our Man in Charleston: Britain's Secret Agent in the ... Christopher Dickey talked about his book "Our Man in Charleston: Britain's Secret Agent in the Civil War South," in which he recalls the role played by Robert Bunch, British consul assigned to Charleston, South Carolina, in 1853, in the lead-up to the American Civil War. In his book, the author reports that the South knew that acknowledgment by the British government was integral to their future success, and planned to deceive Britain regarding their plans to re-open the Atlantic slave trade to maintain the cotton industry. Bunch, who surreptitiously sent information back to his home country, informed the anti-slavery British government of the South's hidden motives and recommended that their succession efforts be deterred.
10:33 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. President Trump Delivers Remarks at Rally in Iowa 09:18 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Scott Hartley, "The Fuzzy and the Techie" Venture Capitalist Scott Hartley discusses his book, "The Fuzzy and the Techie," a look at the ... Venture Capitalist Scott Hartley discusses his book, "The Fuzzy and the Techie," a look at the cultural divide in the tech industry. He argues for a balance between experiences verses data or context verses code. 09:00 AM EDT Approx. 50 min. Japanese Perspective on the Battle of Midway The Battle of Midway took place June 4-7, 1942, in the Pacific Theater and resulted in a decisive ... The Battle of Midway took place June 4-7, 1942, in the Pacific Theater and resulted in a decisive naval victory for the U.S. over Japan. Next, author Anthony Tully gives the Japanese perspective on the battle. This talk from the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia, was part of a day-long symposium to mark the battle's 75th anniversary.
11:50 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. House Appropriations on 2018 FBI Budget Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe denied President Trump's claims that the agency was in disarray ... Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe denied President Trump's claims that the agency was in disarray under fired FBI Director James Comey. Testifying before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce & Justice on the 2018 FBI budget request, McCabe said that Director Comey "enjoyed a deep and positive" relationship with the men and women of the FBI. 10:30 AM EDT Approx. 21 min. Jenna & Barbara Bush, "Sisters First" Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush remember their childhood and formative years living in the White ... Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush remember their childhood and formative years living in the White House from the publishing industry's annual trade show, Book Expo, in New York City. 09:50 AM EDT Approx. 45 min. The Civil War Confederate General Jubal Early's Reputation University of Virginia Commonwealth professor Kathryn Shively Meier discusses Jubal Early's ... University of Virginia Commonwealth professor Kathryn Shively Meier discusses Jubal Early's experiences as a Confederate general, focusing on his loss to Union General Philip Sheridan during the 1864 Shenandoah Campaign. She also analyzes Early's memoirs and explores how he attempted to rehabilitate his reputation after the Civil War. This talk was part of a conference hosted by the University of Virginia's Center for Civil War History.
12:58 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Packingham v. N.C. The Supreme Court unanimously struck down a North Carolina law banning registered sex offenders ... The Supreme Court unanimously struck down a North Carolina law banning registered sex offenders from using social media sites, like Facebook and Twitter. The Court ruled that the law violates First Amendment free speech rights. In 2002 Lester Packingham pled guilty to taking indecent liberties with a minor when he was a 21-year-old college student. He received a suspended sentence, two years of probation and had to register as a sex offender. Packingham had a clean record until he was arrested in 2010 for celebrating the dismissal of a parking ticket by thanking God on his Facebook page. The post ended with "No fine, no court costs, no nothing spent Praise be to God, WOW! Thanks Jesus!" In North Carolina it's a felony for registered sex offenders to "access" any social networking website that is not restricted to adults. Justice Kennedy in his opinion for the Court wrote, "Social media allows users to gain access to information and communicate with one another about it on any s 12:00 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. After Words The Forgotten Founders Who Fought Big Government" Utah Senator Mike Lee recalls the work of forgotten early American figures who fought against a ... Utah Senator Mike Lee recalls the work of forgotten early American figures who fought against a large federal government in his book, "Written Out of History." He is interviewed by former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal. 10:35 AM EDT Approx. 40 min. The Civil War Shenandoah Valley & the Civil War Next on American History TV, a panel of historians takes audience questions on the Shenandoah ... Next on American History TV, a panel of historians takes audience questions on the Shenandoah Valley during the Civil War. Topics include the role of religion in the valley during the war, supply problems faced by Confederate troops, and memoirs written by Confederate leaders after the war. This panel was part of a conference hosted by the University of Virginia's Center for Civil War History.
02:02 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. National Press Club Luncheon with Chicago Mayor Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) delivered remarks on some of his initiatives for education and ... Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) delivered remarks on some of his initiatives for education and college preparedness at the National Press Club. One of the mayor's initiatives would require Chicago public high school seniors to have a post-graduation plan in place before graduating. Mayor Emanuel is serving his second term as Chicago mayor. Before that, he served as former President Barack Obama's chief of staff and served in the U.S. Congress. 01:00 PM EDT Approx. 15 min. Strategies for Acquiring Public Records" Book TV sat down with David Cuillier, director of the School of Journalism at the University of ... Book TV sat down with David Cuillier, director of the School of Journalism at the University of Arizona, to talk about his book, "The Art of Access: Strategies for Acquiring Public Records." This interview, recorded on the University of Arizona's campus, is part of Book TV's College Series. 11:15 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Lectures in History 1950s American Culture Hillsdale College professor Paul Moreno teaches a class on 1950s American culture. He describes ... Hillsdale College professor Paul Moreno teaches a class on 1950s American culture. He describes how post-World War II society changed due to the Baby Boom, suburbanization, and the emergence of teen culture. He also charts how social norms changed from the Victorian era through the Progressive era and into the 1950s.
03:12 PM EDT Approx. 58 min. Washington Journal Chris Jacobs and Sam Berger Chris Jacobs of the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Sam Berger of the Center for American ... Chris Jacobs of the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Sam Berger of the Center for American Progress discuss the Senate's health care legislation released last week and the future of health care in the U.S. 01:15 PM EDT Approx. 45 min. History Bookshelf The Thrilling Story of the First Mission to the Moon" Science writer Jeffrey Kluger discusses his most recent book, "Apollo 8," about NASA's first ... Science writer Jeffrey Kluger discusses his most recent book, "Apollo 8," about NASA's first successful manned mission to orbit the moon. Mr. Kluger is the author of several other books, including "Apollo 13," that he co-wrote with Jim Lovell, astronaut and Apollo 13 mission commander. 12:30 PM EDT Approx. 29 min. Reel America June 1967" White House Naval Photographic Center report on the activities of President Lyndon Johnson through ... White House Naval Photographic Center report on the activities of President Lyndon Johnson through the month of June, 1967. Events include the Six-Day War in the Middle East, nomination of Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court, visits by Prime Minister Holt of Australia & a three-day summit with Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin in Glassboro, New Jersey.
04:10 PM EDT Approx. 45 min. Capitol Hill National Security Forum Panel on the Role of Intelligence Members of Congress as well as current and former administration officials participated in a day ... Members of Congress as well as current and former administration officials participated in a day of national security policy discussions on Capitol Hill. This portion featured a panel discussion about the role intelligence gathering plays in countering terror threats. Participants included National Counterterrorism Center Director Nick Rasmussen and the former leadership of the House Intelligence Committee, former chair Peter Hoekstra (R-MI) and former ranking member Jane Harman (D-CA). 02:00 PM EDT Approx. 46 min. Printers Row Lit Fest - Mary Dearborn, "Ernest Hemingway" Mary Dearborn talks about her book, "Ernest Hemingway, A Biography," with Bill Kurtis, founder and ... Mary Dearborn talks about her book, "Ernest Hemingway, A Biography," with Bill Kurtis, founder and executive producer of Kurtis Productions. This event is part of the Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in the city. 12:59 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 35 min. President Johnson & the 1967 Six-Day War A panel of foreign policy scholars discuss the Johnson administration's response to the June 1967 ... A panel of foreign policy scholars discuss the Johnson administration's response to the June 1967 Six-Day War, and how the outcome of the conflict has had a continuing effect on the situation in the Middle East.
04:55 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. National Press Club Luncheon with Gen. Dunford Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Joseph Dunford spoke at the National Press Club on the global ... Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Joseph Dunford spoke at the National Press Club on the global challenges facing the U.S. military and its partners including threats from ISIS and North Korea, cyberwarfare and modernization. He said U.S. and Russian military operations centers are still in communication after heightened rhetoric from Russia following the downing of a Syrian army jet by a U.S. warplane. He also explained that no decision had been made yet to increase U.S. deployed troop levels in Afghanistan. The explanation came in response to a question about reports that 4,000 additional U.S. troops would be deployed there. 02:46 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Nicholas Reynolds, "Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy" Former CIA officer and historian at the CIA Museum, Nicholas Reynolds, recalls novelist Ernest ... Former CIA officer and historian at the CIA Museum, Nicholas Reynolds, recalls novelist Ernest Hemingway's connections to the Soviet NKVD, precursor to the KGB, and the U.S. OSS, predecessor of the CIA. The author reports that Hemingway, who was a proponent of the political left, was courted by both the Soviet and the American intelligence services to conduct espionage. 02:34 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 24 min. President Reagan's Berlin Wall Speech This year is the 30th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's visit to Berlin where he delivered ... This year is the 30th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's visit to Berlin where he delivered his "Tear Down This Wall Speech." Reagan speechwriter Peter Robinson and former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Burt recall the president's speech and trip. The International Center for Journalists hosted this event.
06:00 PM EDT Approx. 31 min. Newsmakers Newsmakers - Thornberry Armed Serv Armed Services Committee Chair Mac Thornberry talks about marking up the National Defense ... Armed Services Committee Chair Mac Thornberry talks about marking up the National Defense Authorization Act, differences with the Trump Administration over funding levels, troop levels for Afghanistan & the President giving the Pentagon the decision on troop levels. The full committee markup of the NDAA begins next Wednesday, June 28. 03:50 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. The Secret Life of the Brain" Psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett argues that emotions and the physical reactions that accompany ... Psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett argues that emotions and the physical reactions that accompany them are not ingrained in our psyche as originally thought, but they develop and change with experiences through our lifetime. 03:58 PM EDT Approx. 57 min. Reel America "The Palestinian People Do Have Rights" - 1979 An Arab perspective on Palestine from the 1979 United Nations film, "The Palestinian People Do ... An Arab perspective on Palestine from the 1979 United Nations film, "The Palestinian People Do Have Rights." The documentary traces events from 1947 to 1978 with archival film, visits to refugee camps, and interviews with several Palestinians.
06:31 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. Washington This Week Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the ... Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country. 05:00 PM EDT Approx. 2 hr. Interview with Author Gay Talese BookTV talks to author and journalist, Gay Talese, about his writing life and his reading and ... BookTV talks to author and journalist, Gay Talese, about his writing life and his reading and writing habits from his home in New York City. 04:55 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. California Gold Rush Fires & Floods Historian Gary Noy gives an illustrated talk about the devastating fires and floods that coincided ... Historian Gary Noy gives an illustrated talk about the devastating fires and floods that coincided with the population explosion caused by the California Gold Rush. Mr. Noy is the author of "Gold Rush Stories: 49 Tales of Seekers, Scoundrels, Loss, and Luck."
07:37 PM EDT Approx. 23 min. Senate Democrats News Conference on GOP Health Care Bill Democratic leader Sen. Charles Schumer (NY) called the newly released Senate version of the GOP ... Democratic leader Sen. Charles Schumer (NY) called the newly released Senate version of the GOP health care law replacement bill "meaner" than the House one. HIs comments came during a news conference with Capitol Hill reporters. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) also criticized the proposal. 07:00 PM EDT Approx. 50 min. Ted Spitzmiller, "The History of Human Spaceflight" Pilot and author Ted Spitzmiller takes a look at the programs and technology that led to the ... Pilot and author Ted Spitzmiller takes a look at the programs and technology that led to the possibility of space travel, starting with balloon flight to the development of the International Space Station and exploration of Mars. 06:00 PM EDT Approx. 19 min. American Artifacts Heurich Brewing Company The Heurich House in Washington, DC, was built by Christian Heurich, a German immigrant who ... The Heurich House in Washington, DC, was built by Christian Heurich, a German immigrant who started a successful brewing company in 1872. Today, we learn how Prohibition and World War I impacted the Heurich family and their brewing company. This is the second of a two part series.
08:00 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. Q&A Robert Caro This week on Q&A, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, Robert Caro. Mr. Caro talks about, "On ... This week on Q&A, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, Robert Caro. Mr. Caro talks about, "On Power," his audio project looking at the evolution and exercise of political power in America. He also talks about the progress he is making on the next volume of his multi-part biography of Lyndon Johnson 07:50 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances" Former pro-football player turned astronaut, Leland Melvin, discusses his life and career. His ... Former pro-football player turned astronaut, Leland Melvin, discusses his life and career. His book is "Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances." 06:19 PM EDT Approx. 9 min. 19th Century Irish Immigration American History TV was at the Organization of American Historians' annual meeting in New Orleans ... American History TV was at the Organization of American Historians' annual meeting in New Orleans where we spoke with historian Hidetaka Hirota about Irish immigration in the 19th century. The interview focuses on Hirota's book, "Expelling the Poor: Atlantic Seaboard States and the Nineteenth-Century Origins of American Immigration Policy."
09:00 PM EDT Approx. 15 min. The Queen's Speech- State Opening of Parliament Queen Elizabeth II attended the official State Opening of Parliament and gave a speech that ... Queen Elizabeth II attended the official State Opening of Parliament and gave a speech that outlined the government's priorities for the coming year. The speech is written by the government and given to the Queen to read in front of the members of both Houses of Parliament. Highlights from the speech included ensuring a smooth transition for the U.K.to leave the European Union, new counterterorism legislation, and reunification efforts with the poltiical parties in Northern Ireland. At the conclusion of the speech, the Queen mentioned the State visit of the King of Spain later in the year but did not mention the State visit of President Trump. This omission led to several British media reporting that the President's state visit had been postponed. 09:01 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. After Words How American Families Cope in a W Financial expert Rachel Schneider and Economics Professor Jonathan Morduch report on how low to ... Financial expert Rachel Schneider and Economics Professor Jonathan Morduch report on how low to moderate income families manage money in their book, "The Financial Diaries: How American Families Cope in a World of Uncertainty." Ms. Schneider and Professor Morduch conducted a study of 235 families, tracking their earnings, spending, savings, and borrowing habits for one year. Ms. Schneider and Professor Morduch are interviewed by Kathryn Edin, author of "$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America and Professor of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University. 06:28 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. President Reagan's Berlin Wall Speech This year is the 30th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's visit to Berlin where he delivered ... This year is the 30th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's visit to Berlin where he delivered his "Tear Down This Wall Speech." Reagan speechwriter Peter Robinson and former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Burt recall the president's speech and trip. The International Center for Journalists hosted this event.
09:15 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 24 min. British House of Commons Debate on Queen's Speech Following the State Opening of Parliament, members from the House of Commons began debate on the ... Following the State Opening of Parliament, members from the House of Commons began debate on the legislative proposals set out by the government in the Queen's speech. British Prime Minister Theresa May and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn kicked off the debate and were interrupted several times by members who had additional questions on a range of issues not addressed in the speech. Brexit negotiations and the Prime Minister's ability to form a full majority government with the Democratic Unionist Party dominated this hour-long portion of the debate. 10:02 PM EDT Approx. 59 min. Newt Gingrich, "Understanding Trump" Former Speaker of the House and presidential candidate Newt Gingrich discusses his book, ... Former Speaker of the House and presidential candidate Newt Gingrich discusses his book, "Understanding Trump." Mr. Gingrich talks about his experiences with Donald Trump during the campaign through his transition to President of the United State. He is interviewed by Jonathan Salant, Washington Correspondent for NJ Advance Media. 08:00 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. The Presidency John Quincy Adams & Slavery The Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston hosts a discussion about John Quincy Adams' nuanced ... The Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston hosts a discussion about John Quincy Adams' nuanced and evolving views on slavery, with readings from Adams' own writings. Speakers David Waldstreicher and Matthew Mason talk about their book, "John Quincy Adams and the Politics of Slavery: Selections from the Diary."
10:39 PM EDT Approx. 19 min. Karen Handel Election Night Speech 11:01 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. An American Story" Haroon Moghul discussed growing up Muslim in America in his book, "How to be a Muslim: An American ... Haroon Moghul discussed growing up Muslim in America in his book, "How to be a Muslim: An American Story." He talked about his struggle with his identity as a second generation Muslim growing up in the US and his struggle with his religion. 09:12 PM EDT Approx. 44 min. The Civil War Confederate General Jubal Early's Reputation University of Virginia Commonwealth professor Kathryn Shively Meier discusses Jubal Early's ... University of Virginia Commonwealth professor Kathryn Shively Meier discusses Jubal Early's experiences as a Confederate general, focusing on his loss to Union General Philip Sheridan during the 1864 Shenandoah Campaign. She also analyzes Early's memoirs and explores how he attempted to rehabilitate his reputation after the Civil War. This talk was part of a conference hosted by the University of Virginia's Center for Civil War History.
10:58 PM EDT Approx. 2 min. Pelosi on Her Leadership in Dem. Caucus after election losses NBC Kristen Welker asks Pelosi is it time for her to step aside, citing Democratic losses in GA ... NBC Kristen Welker asks Pelosi is it time for her to step aside, citing Democratic losses in GA race and other special elections. Pelosi says she feels very confident of the support she has in the caucus. She says her timing is not about them, but the issues that they are fighting- health care. She goes on to talk more about her caucus and how its paving away for new leadership. She says "My decision about how long I stay is not up to them" 12:01 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. After Words How American Families Cope in a W Financial expert Rachel Schneider and Economics Professor Jonathan Morduch report on how low to ... Financial expert Rachel Schneider and Economics Professor Jonathan Morduch report on how low to moderate income families manage money in their book, "The Financial Diaries: How American Families Cope in a World of Uncertainty." Ms. Schneider and Professor Morduch conducted a study of 235 families, tracking their earnings, spending, savings, and borrowing habits for one year. Ms. Schneider and Professor Morduch are interviewed by Kathryn Edin, author of "$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America and Professor of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University. 09:56 PM EDT Approx. 20 min. American Artifacts Heurich Brewing Company The Heurich House in Washington, DC, was built by Christian Heurich, a German immigrant who ... The Heurich House in Washington, DC, was built by Christian Heurich, a German immigrant who started a successful brewing company in 1872. Today, we learn how Prohibition and World War I impacted the Heurich family and their brewing company. This is the second of a two part series.
11:00 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Q&A Robert Caro This week on Q&A, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, Robert Caro. Mr. Caro talks about, "On ... This week on Q&A, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, Robert Caro. Mr. Caro talks about, "On Power," his audio project looking at the evolution and exercise of political power in America. He also talks about the progress he is making on the next volume of his multi-part biography of Lyndon Johnson 01:01 AM EDT Approx. 14 min. Strategies for Acquiring Public Records" Book TV sat down with David Cuillier, director of the School of Journalism at the University of ... Book TV sat down with David Cuillier, director of the School of Journalism at the University of Arizona, to talk about his book, "The Art of Access: Strategies for Acquiring Public Records." This interview, recorded on the University of Arizona's campus, is part of Book TV's College Series. 10:16 PM EDT Approx. 10 min. 19th Century Irish Immigration American History TV was at the Organization of American Historians' annual meeting in New Orleans ... American History TV was at the Organization of American Historians' annual meeting in New Orleans where we spoke with historian Hidetaka Hirota about Irish immigration in the 19th century. The interview focuses on Hirota's book, "Expelling the Poor: Atlantic Seaboard States and the Nineteenth-Century Origins of American Immigration Policy."
12:01 AM EDT Approx. 15 min. The Queen's Speech- State Opening of Parliament Queen Elizabeth II attended the official State Opening of Parliament and gave a speech that ... Queen Elizabeth II attended the official State Opening of Parliament and gave a speech that outlined the government's priorities for the coming year. The speech is written by the government and given to the Queen to read in front of the members of both Houses of Parliament. Highlights from the speech included ensuring a smooth transition for the U.K.to leave the European Union, new counterterorism legislation, and reunification efforts with the poltiical parties in Northern Ireland. At the conclusion of the speech, the Queen mentioned the State visit of the King of Spain later in the year but did not mention the State visit of President Trump. This omission led to several British media reporting that the President's state visit had been postponed. 01:15 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Herb Boyd, "Black Detroit" Author and activist, Herb Boyd, provides a history of African-Americans in Detroit; from the Great ... Author and activist, Herb Boyd, provides a history of African-Americans in Detroit; from the Great Migration to today. He's joined in conversation by Rita Kiki Edozie, professor of international relations and African affairs at Michigan State University. They speak at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. 10:26 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. President Reagan's Berlin Wall Speech This year is the 30th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's visit to Berlin where he delivered ... This year is the 30th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's visit to Berlin where he delivered his "Tear Down This Wall Speech." Reagan speechwriter Peter Robinson and former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Burt recall the president's speech and trip. The International Center for Journalists hosted this event.
12:16 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. British House of Commons Debate on Queen's Speech Following the State Opening of Parliament, members from the House of Commons began debate on the ... Following the State Opening of Parliament, members from the House of Commons began debate on the legislative proposals set out by the government in the Queen's speech. British Prime Minister Theresa May and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn kicked off the debate and were interrupted several times by members who had additional questions on a range of issues not addressed in the speech. Brexit negotiations and the Prime Minister's ability to form a full majority government with the Democratic Unionist Party dominated this hour-long portion of the debate. 02:30 AM EDT Approx. 34 min. Lawrence O'Donnell, "Playing with Fire" MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell recalls the 1968 presidential election from the publishing ... MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell recalls the 1968 presidential election from the publishing industry's annual trade show, Book Expo, in New York City. 12:00 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. The Presidency John Quincy Adams & Slavery The Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston hosts a discussion about John Quincy Adams' nuanced ... The Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston hosts a discussion about John Quincy Adams' nuanced and evolving views on slavery, with readings from Adams' own writings. Speakers David Waldstreicher and Matthew Mason talk about their book, "John Quincy Adams and the Politics of Slavery: Selections from the Diary."
01:38 AM EDT Approx. 6 min. Mary Ellen McIntire 03:04 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. After Words How American Families Cope in a W Financial expert Rachel Schneider and Economics Professor Jonathan Morduch report on how low to ... Financial expert Rachel Schneider and Economics Professor Jonathan Morduch report on how low to moderate income families manage money in their book, "The Financial Diaries: How American Families Cope in a World of Uncertainty." Ms. Schneider and Professor Morduch conducted a study of 235 families, tracking their earnings, spending, savings, and borrowing habits for one year. Ms. Schneider and Professor Morduch are interviewed by Kathryn Edin, author of "$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America and Professor of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University. 01:13 AM EDT Approx. 45 min. The Civil War Confederate General Jubal Early's Reputation University of Virginia Commonwealth professor Kathryn Shively Meier discusses Jubal Early's ... University of Virginia Commonwealth professor Kathryn Shively Meier discusses Jubal Early's experiences as a Confederate general, focusing on his loss to Union General Philip Sheridan during the 1864 Shenandoah Campaign. She also analyzes Early's memoirs and explores how he attempted to rehabilitate his reputation after the Civil War. This talk was part of a conference hosted by the University of Virginia's Center for Civil War History.
01:44 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 47 min. House Ways & Means Cmte Hearing with U.S. Trade Rep. Lighthizer U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on ... U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on the Trump administration's trade policy agenda. He said the administration is focused on renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), pursing trade enforcement cases, opening markets for U.S. exports and lowering the nation's trade deficit. In addition, he called the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the U.S. and the EU an important negotiation. Many committee members voiced their concerns about the potential impacts of NAFTA renegotiations. 04:05 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. David Davenport, "Rugged Individualism" David Davenport, former president of Pepperdine University and Hoover Institution fellow, talks ... David Davenport, former president of Pepperdine University and Hoover Institution fellow, talks about the history of American individualism and questions whether it can survive in the country today. 01:58 AM EDT Approx. 55 min. Reel America "The Palestinian People Do Have Rights" - 1979 An Arab perspective on Palestine from the 1979 United Nations film, "The Palestinian People Do ... An Arab perspective on Palestine from the 1979 United Nations film, "The Palestinian People Do Have Rights." The documentary traces events from 1947 to 1978 with archival film, visits to refugee camps, and interviews with several Palestinians.
04:31 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on TSA Nominee David Pekoske, President Trump's nominee to be the next administrator for the Transportation ... David Pekoske, President Trump's nominee to be the next administrator for the Transportation Security Administration testified before the Senate Commerce Committee. If confirmed, Mr. Pekoske will be responsible for the security operations at airports and for surface transportation like railways including Amtrak. 05:06 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Masha Gessen Author Masha Gessen ("The Man Without a Face," "The Future Is History") delivers the Arthur Miller ... Author Masha Gessen ("The Man Without a Face," "The Future Is History") delivers the Arthur Miller Lecture followed by an interview with Samantha Bee as part of the 2017 PEN World Voices Festival. 02:53 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. California Gold Rush Fires & Floods Historian Gary Noy gives an illustrated talk about the devastating fires and floods that coincided ... Historian Gary Noy gives an illustrated talk about the devastating fires and floods that coincided with the population explosion caused by the California Gold Rush. Mr. Noy is the author of "Gold Rush Stories: 49 Tales of Seekers, Scoundrels, Loss, and Luck."
06:00 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. Q&A Robert Caro This week on Q&A, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, Robert Caro. Mr. Caro talks about, "On ... This week on Q&A, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, Robert Caro. Mr. Caro talks about, "On Power," his audio project looking at the evolution and exercise of political power in America. He also talks about the progress he is making on the next volume of his multi-part biography of Lyndon Johnson 06:07 AM EDT Approx. 51 min. History Bookshelf Meredith Wadman, "The Vaccine Race" Meredith Wadman talked about her book, The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of ... Meredith Wadman talked about her book, The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease. She spoke from the James Michener Pavilion at the 2017 Gaithersburg Book Festival, held on the grounds of City Hall in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 03:57 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 56 min. The World War I Navy U.S. Naval Academy professor James Rentfrow explains how the U.S. Navy evolved in the 20 years ... U.S. Naval Academy professor James Rentfrow explains how the U.S. Navy evolved in the 20 years between the Spanish-American War and World War I, when the Naval Act of 1916 introduced submarines and instituted changes in weaponry and formation practice. The Smithsonian Associates hosted this event.
07:00 AM EDT Approx. 17 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 06:58 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Book TV Non-fiction books and authors. Non-fiction books and authors. 05:53 AM EDT Approx. 19 min. American Artifacts Heurich Brewing Company The Heurich House in Washington, DC, was built by Christian Heurich, a German immigrant who ... The Heurich House in Washington, DC, was built by Christian Heurich, a German immigrant who started a successful brewing company in 1872. Today, we learn how Prohibition and World War I impacted the Heurich family and their brewing company. This is the second of a two part series.
06:12 AM EDT Approx. 9 min. 19th Century Irish Immigration American History TV was at the Organization of American Historians' annual meeting in New Orleans ... American History TV was at the Organization of American Historians' annual meeting in New Orleans where we spoke with historian Hidetaka Hirota about Irish immigration in the 19th century. The interview focuses on Hirota's book, "Expelling the Poor: Atlantic Seaboard States and the Nineteenth-Century Origins of American Immigration Policy."
06:21 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 39 min. President Johnson & the 1967 Six-Day War A panel of foreign policy scholars discuss the Johnson administration's response to the June 1967 ... A panel of foreign policy scholars discuss the Johnson administration's response to the June 1967 Six-Day War, and how the outcome of the conflict has had a continuing effect on the situation in the Middle East.