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12:00 AM EST
Approx. 7 hr.
Public Affairs Events
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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07:00 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 3 min.
John Grisham, Hampton Sides, & David Grann
Authors John Grisham, "The Reckoning," David Grann, "The White Darkness," and Hampton Sides, "On ...
Authors John Grisham, "The Reckoning," David Grann, "The White Darkness," and Hampton Sides, "On Desperate Ground," discussed their latest books.
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12:00 AM EST
Approx. 6 hr. 10 min.
American History TV
People and events that help document the American Story.
People and events that help document the American Story.
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07:00 AM EST
Approx. 3 hr.
LIVE Washington Journal 01/13/2019
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08:03 AM EST
Approx. 7 min.
Anne Farris Rosen, "Deep South Dispatch"
Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Anne Farris Rosen about her ...
Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Anne Farris Rosen about her late father's work covering the Civil Rights movement.
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06:10 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 50 min.
Oral Histories NASA - Walter Cunningham Interview
Former NASA astronaut Walter Cunningham talked about his life and career. He was lunar module ...
Former NASA astronaut Walter Cunningham talked about his life and career. He was lunar module pilot on Apollo 7, Apollo's first manned mission which launched on October 11, 1968. The interview is from NASA's oral history program at the Johnson Space Center.
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10:00 AM EST
Approx. 34 min.
Newsmakers Rep Bennie Thompson
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-MS, Homeland Security Chair, talks about the debate over border security, ...
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-MS, Homeland Security Chair, talks about the debate over border security, his priorities as the new committee chair, and other congressional issues
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08:10 AM EST
Approx. 34 min.
Maya Rao, "Great American Outpost"
Minneapolis Star-Tribune staff writer Maya Rao talked about the oil boom in North Dakota and the ...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune staff writer Maya Rao talked about the oil boom in North Dakota and the people who ventured there to capitalize on it.
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08:00 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 5 min.
History Bookshelf David von Drehle, "Rise to Greatness"
Author David Von Drehle talked about his book, "Rise to Greatness: Abraham Lincoln and America's ...
Author David Von Drehle talked about his book, "Rise to Greatness: Abraham Lincoln and America's Most Perilous Year," in which he presents a history of the United States in 1862, the second year of the Civil War. The author said that despite a strained federal government and weakened Union forces, President Lincoln was able to develop several pieces of legislation that would shape the future of the country, namely the Emancipation Proclamation. He spoke at Unity Temple on the Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri and responded to questions from the audience.
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10:34 AM EST
Approx. 10 min.
President Trump's Address to the Nation on Border Security
President Trump addressed the nation on what the administration argues is a humanitarian and ...
President Trump addressed the nation on what the administration argues is a humanitarian and national security crisis on the southern border. This was his first address to the nation from the Oval Office. In his remarks, he talked about his proposal to Congress for border security, saying he was pushing for a steel barrier instead of a wall. He said he had invited Congressional leaders to the White House to resume talks to reopen the government, which was partially shutdown over disagreement between the White House and Congressional Democrats on funding for border security.
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08:44 AM EST
Approx. 16 min.
David Margolick, "The Promise and the Dream"
Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed David Margolick about the ...
Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed David Margolick about the relationship between Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy.
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09:05 AM EST
Approx. 41 min.
Jehovah's Witnesses & Human Rights
In this talk, general counsel Philip Brumley talked about the legal struggles of Jehovah's ...
In this talk, general counsel Philip Brumley talked about the legal struggles of Jehovah's Witnesses and argued that their efforts have advanced the protection of human and civil rights globally. In 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a six to three decision that public school students could not be forced to salute the American flag after several Jehovah's Witnesses challenged their expulsion from a West Virginia public school. This program was a session from a day-long event hosted by the Robert H. Jackson Center to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette U.S. Supreme Court case.
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10:44 AM EST
Approx. 5 min.
Democratic Response to President Trump's Address
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) responded to ...
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) responded to President Trump's first national address. The president spoke to the nation from the Oval Office on border security and immigration policy, and called on lawmakers to pass legislation reopening the government from a partial shutdown and giving $5.7 billion to build a barrier on the U.S.-Mexico border. The two Democratic leaders called on President Trump and congressional Republicans to reopen the government and save the border security debate for later in the year.
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09:00 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr.
Andrew Roberts, "Churchill"
Historian Andrew Roberts recalled the life of Winston Churchill.
Historian Andrew Roberts recalled the life of Winston Churchill.
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09:46 AM EST
Approx. 14 min.
History of Douglas Aviation
Founded in 1921, the Douglas Aircraft Company served as an aerospace manufacturer. The company ...
Founded in 1921, the Douglas Aircraft Company served as an aerospace manufacturer. The company later merged with McDonnell Douglas and became Boeing in 1997. Mike Machat, curator at the Museum of Flying, talked about the origins of Douglas Aviation, the impact it had on Santa Monica and the many contributions Donald Douglas and his company made to aviation.
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10:49 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 9 min.
President Trump Holds Border Security Roundtable in McAllen, TX
President Trump held a roundtable discussion with border and immigration officials in McAllen, ...
President Trump held a roundtable discussion with border and immigration officials in McAllen, Texas. Also present were family members of victims of violence perpetrated by undocumented migrants, as well as Texas Republican Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn. The roundtable was part of President Trump's visit to the U.S.-Mexico border on the twentieth day of a partial government shutdown that arose from disagreement over President Trump's request to spend $5.7 billion on a southern border wall or barrier.
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10:00 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
Tim Wu, "The Curse of Bigness"
Tim Wu questioned whether Big Tech, Big Pharma, and other corporations that are "too big to fail," ...
Tim Wu questioned whether Big Tech, Big Pharma, and other corporations that are "too big to fail," should be broken apart.
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10:00 AM EST
Approx. 55 min.
The Civil War The Battle of Gettysburg & Its Consequences
Historian Edward Ayers talked about the Battle of Gettysburg and its consequences. He described ...
Historian Edward Ayers talked about the Battle of Gettysburg and its consequences. He described how people in the surrounding areas might have experienced the battle and the logistics of the long Confederate withdrawal back to Virginia. This talk was part of the annual Lincoln Forum symposium.
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11:58 AM EST
Approx. 17 min.
House Speaker Pelosi News Conference
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) told reporters that President Trump continued to "move the goal ...
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) told reporters that President Trump continued to "move the goal post" in negotiations to re-open parts of the federal government as an impasse over border wall funding approached three weeks. She argued that the president's demand for a wall along the southern border was not the most effective approach to border security.
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11:10 AM EST
Approx. 5 min.
Gil Klein, "Trouble in Lafayette Square"
Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Gil Klein about his book, ...
Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Gil Klein about his book, "Trouble in Lafayette Square."
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10:55 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 5 min.
The Civil War General George Pickett
Author Lesley Gordon talks about her book, "General George E. Pickett in Life and Legend." She ...
Author Lesley Gordon talks about her book, "General George E. Pickett in Life and Legend." She described Pickett's military career and the role of his second wife, LaSalle Corbell Pickett, who wrote extensively about the Confederate general after his death. Pamplin Historical Park in Virginia hosted this event.
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12:15 PM EST
Approx. 1 min.
Sen. Graham on FOX News Sunday
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) discussed the government shutdown and border secutiy on FOX News ...
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) discussed the government shutdown and border secutiy on FOX News Sunday.
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11:15 AM EST
Approx. 46 min.
Matthew Pressman, "On the Press"
Former Vanity Fair media journalist Matthew Pressman examined the role of the press today.
Former Vanity Fair media journalist Matthew Pressman examined the role of the press today.
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12:00 PM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 25 min.
Lectures in History Women During World War II
Texas Woman's University professor Katherine Landdeck taught a class about the ways American women ...
Texas Woman's University professor Katherine Landdeck taught a class about the ways American women contributed to the war effort during World War II. She detailed the expectations for women on the home front to write letters to soldiers, plant victory gardens, and work in factories. She also compared what options were available to women for service with each military branch.
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12:16 PM EST
Approx. 1 min.
Sen. Coons on FOX News Sunday
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) discussed the government shutdown and border secutiy on FOX News Sunday.
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) discussed the government shutdown and border secutiy on FOX News Sunday.
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12:01 PM EST
Approx. 1 hr.
After Words Louise Shelley, "Dark Commerce"'
Louise Shelley examined the growth in illegal trade globally with the emergence of new ...
Louise Shelley examined the growth in illegal trade globally with the emergence of new technologies. She's interviewed by Yaya Fanusie of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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01:25 PM EST
Approx. 20 min.
Spanish Missions in San Antonio
Five Spanish missions make up the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a UNESCO World ...
Five Spanish missions make up the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Texas A & M Humanities Librarian Joel Kitchens spoke about their history and the process of preserving missions that are all about 300 years old. American History TV recorded the interview at the Western History Association's annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
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12:17 PM EST
Approx. 7 min.
Sen. Johnson on CNN State of the Union
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) discussed the government shutdown and border secutiy on CNN State of the ...
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) discussed the government shutdown and border secutiy on CNN State of the Union.
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01:01 PM EST
Approx. 52 min.
Welcome Address and Keynote Address by Patricia Smith
Well-Read Black Girl founder, Glory Edim, delivered the welcome address followed by a keynote ...
Well-Read Black Girl founder, Glory Edim, delivered the welcome address followed by a keynote address by poet and activist Patricia Smith.
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01:45 PM EST
Approx. 18 min.
President George H.W. Bush on the Government Shutdown
The president responded to reporters' questions concerning his decision to veto the continuing ...
The president responded to reporters' questions concerning his decision to veto the continuing resolution passed late on October 5. The president had just met with congressional leaders to discuss ways achieve a new budget agreement.
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12:24 PM EST
Approx. 15 min.
Secretary of State Pompeo & Jordanian Foreign Minister Hold News Conference
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a joint news conference with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman ...
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a joint news conference with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Amman, part of a Middle East tour to ramp up pressure against Iran and outline the U.S. plan to withdraw from Syria.
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01:53 PM EST
Approx. 53 min.
Creating the Well-Read Black Girl Anthology
Editor Glory Edim and contributors Mahogany Browne, Renee Watson, Veronica Chambers, Carla ...
Editor Glory Edim and contributors Mahogany Browne, Renee Watson, Veronica Chambers, Carla Bruce-Eddings, and Bsrat Mezghebe talked about the "Well-Read Black Girl Anthology."
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02:03 PM EST
Approx. 9 min.
Budget Negotiations
At about 3 pm, President Clinton briefed reporters on the impact of the federal government ...
At about 3 pm, President Clinton briefed reporters on the impact of the federal government shutdown on various programs. He again called on the House to vote to reopen the government as the Senate has already voted.
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12:39 PM EST
Approx. 1 min.
Secretary of State Pompeo & Iraqi President Salih
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced stop in Iraq on his way to Egypt where he met ...
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced stop in Iraq on his way to Egypt where he met with several leaders, including Iraqi President Barham Salih.
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02:46 PM EST
Approx. 56 min.
Writing For and About Black Girls
Young adult authors Renee Watson, Ibi Zoboi, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Olugbemisola ...
Young adult authors Renee Watson, Ibi Zoboi, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich talk about their work.
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02:12 PM EST
Approx. 7 min.
Tongva People
Sara Crown, archivist at the Santa Monica History Museum, shared the history of the Santa Monica's ...
Sara Crown, archivist at the Santa Monica History Museum, shared the history of the Santa Monica's earliest inhabitants, the Tongva.
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12:40 PM EST
Approx. 2 min.
Secretary of State Pompeo Remarks to the Press
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced stop in Iraq on his way to Egypt where he met ...
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced stop in Iraq on his way to Egypt where he met with several leaders, including the Iraqi President and Kurdish officials. While in Erbil Province, he spoke to reporters briefly about his meetings that day and Middle East policy.
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03:42 PM EST
Approx. 59 min.
Uncovering the Legacies of Black Women
Authors Blair Imani, Nafissa Thompson-Spires, Bridgett Davis, and Camille Acker talked about the ...
Authors Blair Imani, Nafissa Thompson-Spires, Bridgett Davis, and Camille Acker talked about the importance of writing about overlooked figures in American history.
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02:19 PM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 41 min.
Race, Gender and Violence on the Western Frontier
A panel of historians discussed the ways white settlers, federal troops, and Native Americans ...
A panel of historians discussed the ways white settlers, federal troops, and Native Americans interacted and challenges these groups faced on the Western Frontier. Topics included gender identity, examples of survivalist cannibalism, and immigration detention.
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12:42 PM EST
Approx. 30 min.
Secretary of State Pompeo Delivers Address in Cairo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered an address on Middle East policy at the American ...
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered an address on Middle East policy at the American University in Cairo. In his remarks, titled, "A Force for Good: America's Reinvigorated Role in the Middle East", he criticized the previous administration's policy, saying the "age of self-inflicted American shame is over," and later added that under the Trump administration, the U.S. had re-asserted its role and had learned from their mistakes. On Iran, Secretary Pompeo said the President has "reversed the willful blindness to the danger of the regime."
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04:41 PM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 4 min.
Discussion on James Baldwin's "If Beale Street Could Talk"
Actress Ebony Obsidian, Princeton University professor Imani Perry, and novelist Jacqueline ...
Actress Ebony Obsidian, Princeton University professor Imani Perry, and novelist Jacqueline Woodson talked about the importance of James Baldwin's "If Beale Street Could Talk."
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04:00 PM EST
Approx. 35 min.
Reel America President Reagan Interview with Tom Brokaw - 1989
Three days prior to leaving office, President Ronald Reagan is interviewed by NBC News anchor Tom ...
Three days prior to leaving office, President Ronald Reagan is interviewed by NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw. The president discusses his mother, alcoholic father, religious beliefs, careers in radio, acting, and politics, and reflects on his eight years in office. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library provided this video.
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01:12 PM EST
Approx. 54 min.
U.S. Senate Senators Rubio, Udall & Leahy on Israel Bill & Government Shutdown
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R), New Mexico Senator Tom Udall (D), Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy ...
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R), New Mexico Senator Tom Udall (D), Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy (D) talked about the bill currently under consideration on the Senate floor, S.1 Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act.
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05:45 PM EST
Approx. 58 min.
Peter Wallison, "Judicial Fortitude"
American Enterprise Institute's Peter Wallison argued that the judiciary is partially responsible ...
American Enterprise Institute's Peter Wallison argued that the judiciary is partially responsible for the administrative arm of the executive branch taking over the legislative role of Congress.
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04:35 PM EST
Approx. 31 min.
Reel America President Reagan Interview with Wire Service Reporters - 1989
On the day before he left office, President Ronald Reagan met four wire service reporters in the ...
On the day before he left office, President Ronald Reagan met four wire service reporters in the Oval Office for an interview to reflect on his two terms. One of the reporters was United Press International White House correspondent Helen Thomas, who covered ten presidential administrations during her career. Wire services provide news reports, photographs and video to thousands of newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations worldwide. This recording was provided by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
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02:06 PM EST
Approx. 28 min.
U.S. Senate Senators on Government Shutdown and Middle East Policy Bill
Shortly before the Senate voted to block S.1 (Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East ...
Shortly before the Senate voted to block S.1 (Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act) from advancing, several senators addressed the pending legislation, the vote, and the government shutdown.
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06:43 PM EST
Approx. 7 min.
Kate Germano & Laura Kennedy, "Fight Like a Girl"
Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Lt. Col. Kate Germano (Ret.) ...
Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Lt. Col. Kate Germano (Ret.) and Army veteran Kelly Kennedy on gender bias in the military.
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05:06 PM EST
Approx. 54 min.
French & Scottish Influence on U.S. Capitol
In 1793, President George Washington selected architect William Thornton's design for the U.S. ...
In 1793, President George Washington selected architect William Thornton's design for the U.S. Capitol. In this program, historian Michael Brown argued that events from the French and Scottish Enlightenment in the late 18th century influenced Thornton's vision. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society and the University of Aberdeen in Scotland hosted this event.
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02:34 PM EST
Approx. 34 min.
U.S. Senate UK
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) came to the floor to discuss SR1 - legislation dealing with Israel and ...
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) came to the floor to discuss SR1 - legislation dealing with Israel and Middle East Policy
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06:50 PM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 40 min.
Kurt Eichenwald, "A Mind Unraveled"
Bestselling author Kurt Eichenwald discussed his memoir, "A Mind Unraveled," which detailed his ...
Bestselling author Kurt Eichenwald discussed his memoir, "A Mind Unraveled," which detailed his experiences with epilepsy and took a critical look at healthcare in America.
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06:00 PM EST
Approx. 29 min.
American Artifacts Dole Institute of Politics
Bob Dole served Kansas in the Congress from 1961 to 1996, when he became the Republican ...
Bob Dole served Kansas in the Congress from 1961 to 1996, when he became the Republican Presidential nominee. Audrey Coleman, Assistant Director and Senior Archivist at the Dole Institute of Politics shared stories about the Senator's life and career, and highlighted his legislative accomplishments.
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03:08 PM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 3 min.
Virginia State of the Commonwealth
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) delivered his State of the Commonwealth address at the capitol in ...
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) delivered his State of the Commonwealth address at the capitol in Richmond. Gov. Northam said Virginia is doing well but more could be done to improve it. He outlined multiple proposals including one to decriminalize simple possession of marijuana, expanding absentee voting to everyone, and tax relief for Virginians. Other topics included addressing the opioid crisis, criminal justice reform and affordable education.
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08:30 PM EST
Approx. 30 min.
The Communicators Byron Reese, Author, "The Fourth Age"
Byron Reese talked about his book, "The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the ...
Byron Reese talked about his book, "The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity," on artificial intelligence and its future applications. In his work he posits that only three times previously has technology transformed human life prior to the present age of artificial intelligence and robotics: the harnessing of fire, the development of agriculture, and the inventions of the wheel and writing.
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06:29 PM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 31 min.
Controversial Monuments of the American West
A panel of historians discussed controversial monuments in the West. Topics included 19th century ...
A panel of historians discussed controversial monuments in the West. Topics included 19th century statues and plaques in the American West that honor missionaries, early settlers, and U.S. military leaders who had a hand in killing and forcing the removal of devastated Indian tribes. They also compared monuments in the American south and west. This talk is part of the Western History Association Annual Meeting.
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04:11 PM EST
Approx. 45 min.
Wyoming State of the State
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R) delivered his State of the State address in Cheyenne. The former ...
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R) delivered his State of the State address in Cheyenne. The former state treasurer spoke about encouraging efficiency in his administration, specifically in terms of budget management. He also talked about helping Wyoming's coal industry, improving education and job training programs, and protecting the state's wildlife populations.
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09:00 PM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 1 min.
After Words Reniqua Allen, "It Was All a Dream"
Reniqua Allen examined whether the "American Dream" is attainable today. She's interviewed by the ...
Reniqua Allen examined whether the "American Dream" is attainable today. She's interviewed by the Root editor-in-chief Danielle Belton.
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08:00 PM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 2 min.
The Presidency and Impeachment
Constitutional scholars Philip Bobbitt and Akhil Reed Amar looked at how the Constitution defines ...
Constitutional scholars Philip Bobbitt and Akhil Reed Amar looked at how the Constitution defines impeachable offenses for a sitting president. Mr. Bobbitt, who served as legal counsel to the Senate Select Committee on the Iran-Contra Affair, is co-author of "Impeachment: A Handbook, New Edition," an updated version of the book first published in 1974 during the Watergate crisis by the late Charles Black. The New-York Historical Society hosted this event.
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04:56 PM EST
Approx. 23 min.
Idaho Governor's Inaugural Address
Republican Brad Little was sworn in as the 33rd governor of Idaho in a ceremony at the Capitol ...
Republican Brad Little was sworn in as the 33rd governor of Idaho in a ceremony at the Capitol building in Boise. After taking the oath of office, Gov. Little delivered brief remarks which focused on his legislative priorities. The governor was introduced by his wife, Teresa Little.
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10:01 PM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 9 min.
Sen. Kamala Harris, "The Truths We Hold"
Democratic Senator Kamala Harris of California recalls her upbringing and how it informs her ...
Democratic Senator Kamala Harris of California recalls her upbringing and how it informs her governing style.
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09:02 PM EST
Approx. 12 min.
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier historian and author of "Santa Monica Pier: A Century on the Last Great Pleasure ...
Santa Monica Pier historian and author of "Santa Monica Pier: A Century on the Last Great Pleasure Pier", Jim Harris, shared the history of this iconic landmark which began as an avenue to move sewage out to sea. Today, the pier hosts millions of visitors seeking entertainment.
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05:19 PM EST
Approx. 31 min.
Washington Journal Matthew Dallek
George Washington University's Matthew Dallek discussed the history of national emergency ...
George Washington University's Matthew Dallek discussed the history of national emergency declarations as President Trump considers that designation in response to the border wall stalemate.
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11:10 PM EST
Approx. 54 min.
Garrett Peck. "The Great War in America"
Historian Garrett Peck looked at American involvement in World War I and how the country changed ...
Historian Garrett Peck looked at American involvement in World War I and how the country changed in its aftermath.
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09:14 PM EST
Approx. 46 min.
Aerial View Paintings of Historic Washington, DC
Pierre L'Enfant was an engineer and architect appointed by George Washington to design the plans ...
Pierre L'Enfant was an engineer and architect appointed by George Washington to design the plans for Washington, DC. Artist Peter Waddell was commissioned in 2018 to create two aerial view paintings of historic Washington based on L'Enfant's drawings. Mr. Waddell described his research and the process of creating his paintings. The George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum hosted this event.
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05:50 PM EST
Approx. 1 min.
Sen. Graham on FOX News Sunday
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) discussed the government shutdown and border secutiy on FOX News ...
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) discussed the government shutdown and border secutiy on FOX News Sunday.
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12:04 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr.
After Words Reniqua Allen, "It Was All a Dream"
Reniqua Allen examined whether the "American Dream" is attainable today. She's interviewed by the ...
Reniqua Allen examined whether the "American Dream" is attainable today. She's interviewed by the Root editor-in-chief Danielle Belton.
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10:00 PM EST
Approx. 30 min.
American Artifacts Dole Institute of Politics
Bob Dole served Kansas in the Congress from 1961 to 1996, when he became the Republican ...
Bob Dole served Kansas in the Congress from 1961 to 1996, when he became the Republican Presidential nominee. Audrey Coleman, Assistant Director and Senior Archivist at the Dole Institute of Politics shared stories about the Senator's life and career, and highlighted his legislative accomplishments.
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05:51 PM EST
Approx. 2 min.
Sen. Coons on FOX News Sunday
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) discussed the government shutdown and border secutiy on FOX News Sunday.
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) discussed the government shutdown and border secutiy on FOX News Sunday.
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01:04 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 3 min.
Oren Cass, "The Once and Future Worker"
Oren Cass of the Manhattan Institute took a critical look at U.S. labor and economic policies and ...
Oren Cass of the Manhattan Institute took a critical look at U.S. labor and economic policies and suggested ways to improve them.
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10:30 PM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
Controversial Monuments of the American West
A panel of historians discussed controversial monuments in the West. Topics included 19th century ...
A panel of historians discussed controversial monuments in the West. Topics included 19th century statues and plaques in the American West that honor missionaries, early settlers, and U.S. military leaders who had a hand in killing and forcing the removal of devastated Indian tribes. They also compared monuments in the American south and west. This talk is part of the Western History Association Annual Meeting.
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05:53 PM EST
Approx. 7 min.
Sen. Johnson on CNN State of the Union
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) discussed the government shutdown and border secutiy on CNN State of the ...
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) discussed the government shutdown and border secutiy on CNN State of the Union.
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02:07 AM EST
Approx. 11 min.
Interview with Chris Stirewalt, "Every Man a King"
Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt provided a history of American populism and took ...
Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt provided a history of American populism and took national viewer phone calls.
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12:00 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 2 min.
The Presidency and Impeachment
Constitutional scholars Philip Bobbitt and Akhil Reed Amar looked at how the Constitution defines ...
Constitutional scholars Philip Bobbitt and Akhil Reed Amar looked at how the Constitution defines impeachable offenses for a sitting president. Mr. Bobbitt, who served as legal counsel to the Senate Select Committee on the Iran-Contra Affair, is co-author of "Impeachment: A Handbook, New Edition," an updated version of the book first published in 1974 during the Watergate crisis by the late Charles Black. The New-York Historical Society hosted this event.
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06:00 PM EST
Approx. 31 min.
Newsmakers Rep Bennie Thompson
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-MS, Homeland Security Chair, talks about the debate over border security, ...
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-MS, Homeland Security Chair, talks about the debate over border security, his priorities as the new committee chair, and other congressional issues
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02:18 AM EST
Approx. 38 min.
John Mearsheimer, "The Great Delusion"
University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer took a critical look at the U.S.'s efforts to ...
University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer took a critical look at the U.S.'s efforts to spread its liberal ideals around the world.
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01:02 AM EST
Approx. 13 min.
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier historian and author of "Santa Monica Pier: A Century on the Last Great Pleasure ...
Santa Monica Pier historian and author of "Santa Monica Pier: A Century on the Last Great Pleasure Pier", Jim Harris, shared the history of this iconic landmark which began as an avenue to move sewage out to sea. Today, the pier hosts millions of visitors seeking entertainment.
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06:31 PM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 8 min.
Event Marking 100 Days Since the Death of Jamal Khashoggi
Members of Congress from both parties, writers and journalists participated in an event marking ...
Members of Congress from both parties, writers and journalists participated in an event marking 100 days since the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. They shared stories and memories about Mr. Khashoggi, and advocated for the safety of journalists and press freedom around the globe.
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02:56 AM EST
Approx. 7 min.
Jason Dick, "Under the Dome"
Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Roll Coll reporter Jason Dick ...
Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Roll Coll reporter Jason Dick about a collection of photography by the Roll Call staff.
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01:15 AM EST
Approx. 45 min.
Aerial View Paintings of Historic Washington, DC
Pierre L'Enfant was an engineer and architect appointed by George Washington to design the plans ...
Pierre L'Enfant was an engineer and architect appointed by George Washington to design the plans for Washington, DC. Artist Peter Waddell was commissioned in 2018 to create two aerial view paintings of historic Washington based on L'Enfant's drawings. Mr. Waddell described his research and the process of creating his paintings. The George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum hosted this event.
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07:39 PM EST
Approx. 10 min.
U.S. Senate Sen. Hirono on Government Shutdown
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) called the shutdown "not a negotiation situation, this is a hostage ...
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) called the shutdown "not a negotiation situation, this is a hostage situation" with the president trying to "extort money for his vanity wall under the pretext of an emergency on our southern border." She called on Majority Leader McConnell to bring up the House-passed spending bills to re-open the government.
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03:03 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr.
After Words Reniqua Allen, "It Was All a Dream"
Reniqua Allen examined whether the "American Dream" is attainable today. She's interviewed by the ...
Reniqua Allen examined whether the "American Dream" is attainable today. She's interviewed by the Root editor-in-chief Danielle Belton.
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02:00 AM EST
Approx. 36 min.
Reel America President Reagan Interview with Tom Brokaw - 1989
Three days prior to leaving office, President Ronald Reagan is interviewed by NBC News anchor Tom ...
Three days prior to leaving office, President Ronald Reagan is interviewed by NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw. The president discusses his mother, alcoholic father, religious beliefs, careers in radio, acting, and politics, and reflects on his eight years in office. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library provided this video.
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07:49 PM EST
Approx. 11 min.
U.S. Senate Sen. Baldwin on Government Shutdown
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) said the House did its job by passing legislation to end the ...
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) said the House did its job by passing legislation to end the shutdown, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell won't bring it up in the Senate. She then talked about the effect of the shutdown on people in Wisconsin.
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04:03 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 38 min.
Chris McGreal, "American Overdose"
Guardian journalist Chris McGreal reported on the opioid epidemic in America.
Guardian journalist Chris McGreal reported on the opioid epidemic in America.
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02:36 AM EST
Approx. 32 min.
Reel America President Reagan Interview with Wire Service Reporters - 1989
On the day before he left office, President Ronald Reagan met four wire service reporters in the ...
On the day before he left office, President Ronald Reagan met four wire service reporters in the Oval Office for an interview to reflect on his two terms. One of the reporters was United Press International White House correspondent Helen Thomas, who covered ten presidential administrations during her career. Wire services provide news reports, photographs and video to thousands of newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations worldwide. This recording was provided by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
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08:00 PM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 1 min.
Q&A James Grant
Author and columnist James Grant talked about the state of the U.S. economy and the threat posed ...
Author and columnist James Grant talked about the state of the U.S. economy and the threat posed by our ever-expanding national debt.
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05:41 AM EST
Approx. 49 min.
Karen Swallow Prior, "On Reading Well"
Liberty University English professor Karen Prior talked about the value in reading great ...
Liberty University English professor Karen Prior talked about the value in reading great literature.
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03:08 AM EST
Approx. 52 min.
French & Scottish Influence on U.S. Capitol
In 1793, President George Washington selected architect William Thornton's design for the U.S. ...
In 1793, President George Washington selected architect William Thornton's design for the U.S. Capitol. In this program, historian Michael Brown argued that events from the French and Scottish Enlightenment in the late 18th century influenced Thornton's vision. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society and the University of Aberdeen in Scotland hosted this event.
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09:01 PM EST
Approx. 49 min.
Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions
Back from the holiday recess, British Prime Minister Theresa May fielded questions from members in ...
Back from the holiday recess, British Prime Minister Theresa May fielded questions from members in the House of Commons during the first Question Time of 2019. Members pressed the prime minister on next steps for her Brexit deal, which was expected to fail in a vote the following week. One day earlier, members voted in favor of an amendment that said if the deal did fail, the government had to return to Parliament in three days with a new plan. Prime Minister May urged members to vote in favor of her plan, saying "the only way to avoid no deal is to vote for the deal."
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06:30 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
David Kaplan, "The Most Dangerous Branch"
Former Newsweek legal affairs correspondent David Kaplan examined the judicial power of the ...
Former Newsweek legal affairs correspondent David Kaplan examined the judicial power of the Supreme Court.
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04:00 AM EST
Approx. 39 min.
American Artifacts "Americans and the Holocaust" Exhibit - Part 1
Curator Daniel Greene gave a tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum exhibit which ...
Curator Daniel Greene gave a tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum exhibit which uses films, artifacts, and documents to explore how the U.S. public and government officials reacted to Nazi Germany's persecution of Jews between 1930 and 1939. The exhibit explains how restrictive quotas limited the number of refugees to the United States during this period, and uses Gallup poll results from the time to show public opinion of immigrants, war, and the economy. A second program focuses on 1939 to 1945.
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09:50 PM EST
Approx. 33 min.
Washington Journal Matthew Dallek
George Washington University's Matthew Dallek discussed the history of national emergency ...
George Washington University's Matthew Dallek discussed the history of national emergency declarations as President Trump considers that designation in response to the border wall stalemate.
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04:39 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.
Surviving Auschwitz Concentration Camp
Holocaust survivor Frank Grunwald recalled his experiences as a young boy after the Nazis occupied ...
Holocaust survivor Frank Grunwald recalled his experiences as a young boy after the Nazis occupied his hometown in Czechoslovakia, about his family's deportation to Auschwitz concentration camp, his friendship with fellow prisoner - Auschwitz painter Dina Babbitt, and and a last-minute maneuver by a man who spared his life. This event was part of the Greensburg Community High School Chautauqua program in Greensburg, Indiana.
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10:23 PM EST
Approx. 37 min.
Vermont Inaugural Address
Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) delivered his second inaugural address to lawmakers in Montpelier ...
Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) delivered his second inaugural address to lawmakers in Montpelier after winning re-election in 2018. He outlined his government's priorities which included creating more economic opportunities, attracting more people to live and work in Vermont, and more funding for education and the state's retirement system.
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05:59 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 1 min.
The Presidency and Impeachment
Constitutional scholars Philip Bobbitt and Akhil Reed Amar looked at how the Constitution defines ...
Constitutional scholars Philip Bobbitt and Akhil Reed Amar looked at how the Constitution defines impeachable offenses for a sitting president. Mr. Bobbitt, who served as legal counsel to the Senate Select Committee on the Iran-Contra Affair, is co-author of "Impeachment: A Handbook, New Edition," an updated version of the book first published in 1974 during the Watergate crisis by the late Charles Black. The New-York Historical Society hosted this event.
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11:00 PM EST
Approx. 1 hr.
Q&A James Grant
Author and columnist James Grant talked about the state of the U.S. economy and the threat posed ...
Author and columnist James Grant talked about the state of the U.S. economy and the threat posed by our ever-expanding national debt.
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07:00 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr.
American History TV
People and events that help document the American Story.
People and events that help document the American Story.
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12:00 AM EST
Approx. 50 min.
Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions
Back from the holiday recess, British Prime Minister Theresa May fielded questions from members in ...
Back from the holiday recess, British Prime Minister Theresa May fielded questions from members in the House of Commons during the first Question Time of 2019. Members pressed the prime minister on next steps for her Brexit deal, which was expected to fail in a vote the following week. One day earlier, members voted in favor of an amendment that said if the deal did fail, the government had to return to Parliament in three days with a new plan. Prime Minister May urged members to vote in favor of her plan, saying "the only way to avoid no deal is to vote for the deal."
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12:50 AM EST
Approx. 31 min.
Washington Journal Matthew Dallek
George Washington University's Matthew Dallek discussed the history of national emergency ...
George Washington University's Matthew Dallek discussed the history of national emergency declarations as President Trump considers that designation in response to the border wall stalemate.
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01:21 AM EST
Approx. 9 min.
Sarah Wire
Los Angeles Times Congressional Reporter Sarah Wire from Capitol Hill discussed the disaster ...
Los Angeles Times Congressional Reporter Sarah Wire from Capitol Hill discussed the disaster relief bill scheduled to be debated in the House next week and the Trump Administration's proposal to use disaster aid funds from last year to pay for a border wall along the southern border.
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01:30 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 5 min.
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. v. Albrecht Oral Argument
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a lower federal court must reconsider a case concerning ...
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a lower federal court must reconsider a case concerning the osteoporosis drug named Fosamax and injury claims against the manufacturer, Merck Sharp & Dohme, for thigh bone fractures and inadequate warning labels. The justices heard oral argument for Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. v. Albrecht back in January 2019. In 2010, hundreds of people nationwide who used the drug filed personal injury lawsuits in their states against Merck Sharp & Dohme. All these suits were later consolidated and landed before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The court ruled in favor of Merck citing that they were preempted by federal law after the FDA turned down Merck's proposal to warn patients about the risks of fractures. The case then headed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit where they ruled in favor of the drug users. While the Supreme Court decision was unanimous, the justices differed on their reasoning. Justice Stephen Breyer a
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02:35 AM EST
Approx. 46 min.
Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas Donohue Delivers State of American Business Address
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Thomas Donohue delivered his annual "State of American ...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Thomas Donohue delivered his annual "State of American Business" address, providing an assessment of the economy and current business environment. Mr. Donohue said the Chamber of Commerce projects a minimum growth rate of 2.6 percent along with low unemployment for 2019. In addition, he urged the White House and Congress to come to a solution on border security as well as protecting undocumented young immigrants, known as Dreamers. Other issues addressed included trade policy, cybersecurity, deregulation and workforce development issues.
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03:21 AM EST
Approx. 46 min.
Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas Donohue Press Conference
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Thomas Donohue held a press conference following his ...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Thomas Donohue held a press conference following his annual "State of American Business" address. He was asked about the Trump administration's trade policy and tariffs, proposals to increase the minimum wage, transportation investment and the impact of the government shutdown on businesses. He was accompanied by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Neil Bradley.
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04:07 AM EST
Approx. 6 min.
Sarah Wire
Los Angeles Times Congressional Reporter Sarah Wire from Capitol Hill discussed the disaster ...
Los Angeles Times Congressional Reporter Sarah Wire from Capitol Hill discussed the disaster relief bill scheduled to be debated in the House next week and the Trump Administration's proposal to use disaster aid funds from last year to pay for a border wall along the southern border.
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04:13 AM EST
Approx. 34 min.
Washington Post Discussion on Artificial Intelligence Part 1
Former U.S. Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith was among the featured speakers at a series of ...
Former U.S. Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith was among the featured speakers at a series of panel discussions on artificial intelligence and its impact on daily life hosted by the Washington Post. In this portion, Ms. Smith and Reps. Pete Olson (R-TX) and Robin Kelly (D-IL) talked about the growth in artificial intelligence development in the U.S., and particularly the industry's challenges in meeting its workforce needs in the coming decades. They also discussed ways lawmakers were looking at potentially regulating the space, particularly as it pertained to data security.
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04:47 AM EST
Approx. 1 hr. 12 min.
Washington Post Discussion on Artificial Intelligence Part 2
The Washington Post hosted a series of panel discussions on artificial intelligence and its ...
The Washington Post hosted a series of panel discussions on artificial intelligence and its increasing utility in everyday life. In this portion, panelists talked about growing concerns of bias in artificial intelligence, particularly as it related to employment and hiring practices. Also discussed was the growing use of the technology in the medical field and concerns among patients about the security of their personal data.
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05:59 AM EST
Approx. 59 min.
Q&A James Grant
Author and columnist James Grant talked about the state of the U.S. economy and the threat posed ...
Author and columnist James Grant talked about the state of the U.S. economy and the threat posed by our ever-expanding national debt.
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06:58 AM EST
Approx. 17 hr. 2 min.
Public Affairs Events
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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