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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. 12:00 AM EST Approx. 6 hr. 32 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 2:00 AM EST Approx. 4 hr. 28 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
7:00 AM EST Approx. 3 hr. LIVE Washington Journal 01/19/2019 6:32 AM EST Approx. 32 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Portman on Gov't Shutdown, Day 28 Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) offered his ideas for ending the government shutdown. He proposed to pay ... Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) offered his ideas for ending the government shutdown. He proposed to pay for border barriers through border fees and wants to include DACA revisions in any border deal. Also, Sen. Portman said Congress should bar any future shutdown by passing a law to continue previous year's funding until new spending is approved. 6:28 AM EST Approx. 51 min. Brennan Center Symposium on Presidential Emergency Powers - What the Constitution Says The Brennan Center for Justice hosted a symposium in Washington, DC, to consider the history, ... The Brennan Center for Justice hosted a symposium in Washington, DC, to consider the history, application and scope of presidential emergency powers. This portion featured University of Virginia Law Professor Saikrishna Prakash who spoke about what the Constitution says about emergency powers, and what previous presidents have done to test the reach and of their executive powers.
10:00 AM EST Approx. 27 min. 116th Congress Freshmen Profile Interviews Part 2 Over one hundred new members of the House and Senate join the 116th Congress on January 3rd. ... Over one hundred new members of the House and Senate join the 116th Congress on January 3rd. C-SPAN recently interviewed several freshman members while they were in Washington, DC to attend orientation sessions. In this program, we hear from Reps.-elect Josh Harder (D-CA), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Gil Cisneros (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD). 7:04 AM EST Approx. 57 min. SCOTUS Azar v. Allina Health Services The Supreme Court ruled 7-1, that the Health and Human Services Department should have held a ... The Supreme Court ruled 7-1, that the Health and Human Services Department should have held a public notice and comment period prior to changing its Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payment formula, which resulted in lower reimbursements for some hospitals. Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the majority opinion. Justice Stephen Breyer dissented. The court heard oral argument for Azar v. Allina Health Services back in January 2019. These payments mainly go to hospitals that treat low-income or uninsured patients. Allina Health Services, a group of non-profit hospitals, sued arguing the new formula violated federal law because the agency did not undergo a notice and comment period. Justice Brett Kavanaugh recused himself from this case because he was part of the three-judge panel who heard the case at the DC Circuit Court of Appeals and authored the opinion siding with the hospitals. 7:19 AM EST Approx. 41 min. Massachusetts Inaugural Address Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) delivered his inaugural address to lawmakers in Boston. He ... Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) delivered his inaugural address to lawmakers in Boston. He outlined his priorities and stressed the importance of working together for Bostonians.
10:27 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 46 min. EPA Administrator Confirmation Hearing Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's pick for EPA administrator, testified before the Senate ... Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's pick for EPA administrator, testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Mr. Wheeler was asked about his views on climate change, auto emissions standards, the Clean Power Plan and various EPA rule proposals. He also discussed the impact of the government shutdown on EPA operations. Mr. Wheeler has served as the agency's acting administrator since July 2018. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) chaired this hearing and Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) served as the ranking member. 8:01 AM EST Approx. 57 min. Christine Lagorio-Chafkin, "We Are the Nerds" Journalist Christine Lagorio-Chafkin reported on the growth and culture of the website Reddit. Journalist Christine Lagorio-Chafkin reported on the growth and culture of the website Reddit. 8:00 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.
12:13 PM EST Approx. 3 hr. 53 min. LIVE Women's March Advocates for women's rights march in Washington, DC. Advocates for women's rights march in Washington, DC. 8:58 AM EST Approx. 58 min. Jeremy Smith, "Breaking and Entering" Jeremy Smith explored the life of a hacker known as "Alien." Jeremy Smith explored the life of a hacker known as "Alien." 8:36 AM 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.
4:06 PM EST Approx. 14 min. LIVE President Trump Announcement on Border Security & Government Shutdown President Trump makes an announcement from the White House on border security and the partial ... President Trump makes an announcement from the White House on border security and the partial government shutdown. 9:56 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Kathleen Hall Jamieson, "Cyber-War" Political communication scholar Kathleen Hall Jamieson examined Russian efforts to impact the 2016 ... Political communication scholar Kathleen Hall Jamieson examined Russian efforts to impact the 2016 election. 9:07 AM EST Approx. 53 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.
4:20 PM EST Approx. 19 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Tim Kaine D-VA on Shutdown Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke on the floor today about the government shutdown. He spent most of ... Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke on the floor today about the government shutdown. He spent most of the time reading portions of constituent letters on the problems they are facing. 11:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 25 min. Book TV Non-fiction books and authors. Non-fiction books and authors. 10:00 AM 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.
4:39 PM EST Approx. 14 min. President Trump Announcement on Border Security & Government Shutdown On the 29th day of a partial government shutdown, President Trump delivered remarks from the White ... On the 29th day of a partial government shutdown, President Trump delivered remarks from the White House in which he suggested what he called "common sense" funding measures for border security and a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. He said he included suggestions from congressional Democrats and hoped the government would reopen immediately. 12:25 PM EST Approx. 7 min. Ira Shapiro, "Broken" Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Ira Shapiro on the future of ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Ira Shapiro on the future of the Senate. 10:30 AM 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.
4:53 PM EST Approx. 26 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Lisa Murkowski R-AK on Shutdown Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), spoke on the Senate floor about the government shutdown. She focuses ... Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), spoke on the Senate floor about the government shutdown. She focuses on the Coast Guard Station on Kodiak Island, the cost of living and the residents who rely on their presence. The Coast Guard is part of the Department of Homeland Security and is therefore not funded during the shutdown. 12:32 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. C-SPAN Cities Tour visits Independence, MO C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Independence, MO to feature its literary community. C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Independence, MO to feature its literary community. 12:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. History of the Kansas City Mafia Retired FBI agent William Ouseley sat down with Kansas City Public Broadcasting editor Jonathan ... Retired FBI agent William Ouseley sat down with Kansas City Public Broadcasting editor Jonathan Bender for an illustrated discussion of the city's gangland past, and a look at a newly discovered archive of police reports, mugshots, and other records from the Kansas City Star newspaper. The former FBI agent spent two decades investigating and prosecuting organized crime figures in Kansas City and is the author of " Mobsters in Our Midst: The Kansas City Crime Family" and "Open City: True Story of the KC Crime Family 1900-1950."
5:19 PM EST Approx. 15 min. President Trump Announcement on Border Security & Government Shutdown On the 29th day of a partial government shutdown, President Trump delivered remarks from the White ... On the 29th day of a partial government shutdown, President Trump delivered remarks from the White House in which he suggested what he called "common sense" funding measures for border security and a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. He said he included suggestions from congressional Democrats and hoped the government would reopen immediately. 1:38 PM EST Approx. 6 min. Bruce Wolpe & Bryan Marshall, "The Committee" Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Bruce Wolpe and Bryan ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Bruce Wolpe and Bryan Marshall about their book on the 111th congress. 1:15 PM 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.
5:34 PM EST Approx. 32 min. The Communicators Walt Mossberg Walt Mossberg, technology thinker and columnist, talks about technology developments and why he ... Walt Mossberg, technology thinker and columnist, talks about technology developments and why he decided to quit Facebook. 1:44 PM EST Approx. 16 min. Interview with Jonah Goldberg, "Suicide of the West" BooktV talked to syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg, who argued that tribalism, populism, and ... BooktV talked to syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg, who argued that tribalism, populism, and nationalism is threatening American democracy. 2:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 45 min. U.S. Strategy in Vietnam War's Final Years Retired U.S. Army colonel and history professor Gregory Daddis talked about his book, "Withdrawal: ... Retired U.S. Army colonel and history professor Gregory Daddis talked about his book, "Withdrawal: Reassessing America's Final Years in Vietnam." Countering recent scholarship that asserts America could have won the war in 1970, Professor Daddis argued that U.S. military efforts in South Vietnam could not have prevailed for many reasons; including the strained relationship between commanding General Creighton Abrams and President Richard Nixon. The New York Military Affairs Symposium hosted this event.
6:06 PM EST Approx. 5 min. DEMOCRATS - Weekly Address Sen. Amy KlobucharD-MN 2:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Q&A Francisco Cantu Former U.S. Border Patrol agent, Francisco Cantú, discussed his book, "The Line Becomes a River," ... Former U.S. Border Patrol agent, Francisco Cantú, discussed his book, "The Line Becomes a River," a memoir about his experiences as an agent and the things he learned about our immigration system after he left the border patrol. 3:45 PM EST Approx. 15 min. National Frontier Trail Museum Independence, Missouri was the origination point for travelers heading west during the period of ... Independence, Missouri was the origination point for travelers heading west during the period of western expansion in the United States. Leah Palmer, Events and Education Manager at the National Frontier Trails Museum talked about the five trails that began in Missouri, and explained what life was like for the pioneers making those treks.
6:11 PM EST Approx. 26 min. Road to the White House 2020 Sen. Gillibrand Meet & Greet in Ames, Iowa Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) visited a coffee shop in Ames, ... Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) visited a coffee shop in Ames, Iowa during her first trip to the early caucus state since announcing her candidacy. 3:01 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 9 min. Lindsey Hilsum, "In Extremis" Lindsey Hilsum talked about the life and death of war correspondent Marie Colvin. Lindsey Hilsum talked about the life and death of war correspondent Marie Colvin. 4:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 26 min. History Bookshelf Gary Younge, "The Speech" Gary Younge talked about his book, "The Speech: The Story Behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s ... Gary Younge talked about his book, "The Speech: The Story Behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream," in which he examines Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream Speech," delivered during the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. Mr. Younge spoke with political science professor Jeanne Theoharis.
6:37 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. LIVE Road to the White House 2020 Sen. Gillibrand in Iowa Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) speaks to the Polk County, Iowa Democrats at the Peace Tree Brewery ... Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) speaks to the Polk County, Iowa Democrats at the Peace Tree Brewery in downtown Des Moines. 4:10 PM EST Approx. 50 min. Discussion on the U.S. Prison System Shane Bauer, author of "American Prison: A Reporter's Undercover Journey into the Business of ... Shane Bauer, author of "American Prison: A Reporter's Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment," and Debra Jo Immergut, author of "Captives," discussed the prison system in the United States. 5:26 PM EST Approx. 33 min. American Artifacts Harry Truman's Presidential Library Harry Truman became President in April 1945 after the death of Franklin Roosevelt. Curator Clay ... Harry Truman became President in April 1945 after the death of Franklin Roosevelt. Curator Clay Bauske toured the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum and explained Truman's role in bringing the end to World War II as well as his decision to send American troops into Korea, which he said was the most difficult decision of his presidency.
7:47 PM EST Approx. 14 min. President Trump Announcement on Border Security & Government Shutdown On the 29th day of a partial government shutdown, President Trump delivered remarks from the White ... On the 29th day of a partial government shutdown, President Trump delivered remarks from the White House in which he suggested what he called "common sense" funding measures for border security and a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. He said he included suggestions from congressional Democrats and hoped the government would reopen immediately. 5:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. Lara Bazelon, "Rectify" Former Loyola Law School Project for the Innocent director Lara Bazelon discussed restorative ... Former Loyola Law School Project for the Innocent director Lara Bazelon discussed restorative justice. 5:59 PM EST Approx. 49 min. The Civil War Ex-Confederates & Post-Civil War Pardons Author and former jurist Frank Williams looked at the question facing Union leaders in the ... Author and former jurist Frank Williams looked at the question facing Union leaders in the post-war era: Should ex-Confederates receive pardons? He discussed President Andrew Johnson's lenient approach after Abraham Lincoln's assassination. He also talked about the cases of former Confederate President Jefferson Davis and General Robert E. Lee -- both of whom avoided prosecution -- as well as that of Henry Wirz, the Andersonville prison commander who was executed. This program was from the annual Lincoln Forum symposium.
8:01 PM EST Approx. 21 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Tim Kaine D-VA on Shutdown Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke on the floor today about the government shutdown. He spent most of ... Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke on the floor today about the government shutdown. He spent most of the time reading portions of constituent letters on the problems they are facing. 6:11 PM 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. 6:48 PM EST Approx. 11 min. 1859 Jail & Jackson County Marshall's Home The Jackson County jail housed prisoners in downtown Independence for nearly a century until it ... The Jackson County jail housed prisoners in downtown Independence for nearly a century until it closed its doors in 1933. Jackson County Historical Society Executive Director Caitlin Eckard shared stories of the jail's well-known inhabitants including guerilla raider William Quantrill and Frank James, brother of bank robber Jesse James.
8:22 PM EST Approx. 26 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Lisa Murkowski R-AK on Shutdown Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), spoke on the Senate floor about the government shutdown. She focuses ... Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), spoke on the Senate floor about the government shutdown. She focuses on the Coast Guard Station on Kodiak Island, the cost of living and the residents who rely on their presence. The Coast Guard is part of the Department of Homeland Security and is therefore not funded during the shutdown. 7:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Gregory Jaczko, "Confessions of a Rogue Nuclear Regulator" Gregory Jaczko recounted his time with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, serving as chairman from ... Gregory Jaczko recounted his time with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, serving as chairman from 2009-2012. 6:59 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. Lafayette in Washington, 1824-1825 Between July 1824 and September 1825, Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette toured ... Between July 1824 and September 1825, Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette toured America, visiting all twenty-four states and the District of Columbia. Fifty years after the revolution, the aging French General was received with parades, banquets, and military salutes. Mark Hudson, Executive Director of Tudor Place, a historic home that was one of the stops on the tour, talked about Lafayette's three visits to Washington, DC. during the tour. The George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum hosted this event.
8:48 PM EST Approx. 15 min. President Trump Announcement on Border Security & Government Shutdown On the 29th day of a partial government shutdown, President Trump delivered remarks from the White ... On the 29th day of a partial government shutdown, President Trump delivered remarks from the White House in which he suggested what he called "common sense" funding measures for border security and a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. He said he included suggestions from congressional Democrats and hoped the government would reopen immediately. 8:01 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Free Minds Book Club BookTV covered the Free Minds Book Club meeting which takes place twice a month with inmates at ... BookTV covered the Free Minds Book Club meeting which takes place twice a month with inmates at the Washington, DC Jail. 7:59 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. Lectures in History Sit-ins and the Civil Rights Movement University of Massachusetts Amherst professor Traci Parker talked about the lunch counter sit-ins ... University of Massachusetts Amherst professor Traci Parker talked about the lunch counter sit-ins that took place in the early 1960s as part of the civil rights movement. She described how organizers of these protests hoped to bring about change for both African American consumers and workers in department stores. Her class also compared social activism then and now and explored the role of social media.
9:03 PM EST Approx. 3 hr. 44 min. Women's March Advocates for women's rights marched in Washington, DC. At Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue, ... Advocates for women's rights marched in Washington, DC. At Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue, between the Capitol and the White House, the Women's March leadership team, as well as representatives from various advocacy organizations, spoke to the marchers about their causes and motivations for being there. 9:31 PM EST Approx. 23 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. 9:15 PM 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.
12:47 AM EST Approx. 16 min. President Trump Announcement on Border Security & Government Shutdown On the 29th day of a partial government shutdown, President Trump delivered remarks from the White ... On the 29th day of a partial government shutdown, President Trump delivered remarks from the White House in which he suggested what he called "common sense" funding measures for border security and a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. He said he included suggestions from congressional Democrats and hoped the government would reopen immediately. 9:54 PM EST Approx. 6 min. Thomas Reston, "Soul of a Democrat" Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Thomas Reston about the ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Thomas Reston about the future of the Democratic Party. 10:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. 27 min. Reel America 1969 Richard Nixon Inauguration - CBS News This CBS News broadcast of the January 20, 1969 Richard Nixon inauguration includes the ... This CBS News broadcast of the January 20, 1969 Richard Nixon inauguration includes the swearing-in ceremony and president's inaugural address, a prayer by Reverend Billy Graham, several musical performances, and Walter Cronkite and Roger Mudd of CBS pointing out notable people in the audience before and after the ceremony.
1:03 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Road to the White House 2020 Sen. Gillibrand in Iowa Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) visited Iowa, days after she announced she's running for president. ... Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) visited Iowa, days after she announced she's running for president. One of her stops included a Des Moines brewery at an event hosted by the Polk County Democrats. She spoke about why she's running, highlighted some of her policy goals, and spent time chatting and taking pictures with those in attendance. 10:00 PM EST Approx. 1 hr. After Words Sebastian Gorka, "Why We Fight"' Former Trump Administration strategist Sebastian Gorka offers his thoughts on how the U.S. can ... Former Trump Administration strategist Sebastian Gorka offers his thoughts on how the U.S. can strengthen its national security. He's interviewed by Amb. Paula Dobriansky, fmr. Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs in the Bush administration. 11:27 PM EST Approx. 33 min. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver D-MO on the 5th District Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) talked about issues facing his 5th Congressional District. Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) talked about issues facing his 5th Congressional District.
2:17 AM EST Approx. 39 min. Road to the White House 2020 Sen. Gillibrand Meet & Greet in Ames, Iowa Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) visited a coffee shop in Ames, ... Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) visited a coffee shop in Ames, Iowa during her first trip to the early caucus state since announcing her candidacy. She spoke about why she's running for president, highlighted some of her policy goals, and took questions from those in attendance. 11:00 PM EST Approx. 2 hr. Authors on Race in America April Ryan, author and Washington Bureau Chief for American Urban Radio Networks, moderated an ... April Ryan, author and Washington Bureau Chief for American Urban Radio Networks, moderated an author discussion on race in America. Participating authors included Jason Reilly, Wes Lowery, and Donna Brazile. 12:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Lectures in History Sit-ins and the Civil Rights Movement University of Massachusetts Amherst professor Traci Parker talked about the lunch counter sit-ins ... University of Massachusetts Amherst professor Traci Parker talked about the lunch counter sit-ins that took place in the early 1960s as part of the civil rights movement. She described how organizers of these protests hoped to bring about change for both African American consumers and workers in department stores. Her class also compared social activism then and now and explored the role of social media.
2:56 AM EST Approx. 15 min. President Trump Announcement on Border Security & Government Shutdown On the 29th day of a partial government shutdown, President Trump delivered remarks from the White ... On the 29th day of a partial government shutdown, President Trump delivered remarks from the White House in which he suggested what he called "common sense" funding measures for border security and a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. He said he included suggestions from congressional Democrats and hoped the government would reopen immediately. 1:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Yoram Hazony, "The Virtue of Nationalism" Yoram Hazony argued that having a world of independent nations is favorable to having global ... Yoram Hazony argued that having a world of independent nations is favorable to having global governance. 1:15 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.
3:11 AM EST Approx. 21 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Tim Kaine D-VA on Shutdown Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke on the floor today about the government shutdown. He spent most of ... Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke on the floor today about the government shutdown. He spent most of the time reading portions of constituent letters on the problems they are facing. 2:15 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 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. 2:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. History Bookshelf Gary Younge, "The Speech" Gary Younge talked about his book, "The Speech: The Story Behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s ... Gary Younge talked about his book, "The Speech: The Story Behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream," in which he examines Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream Speech," delivered during the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. Mr. Younge spoke with political science professor Jeanne Theoharis.
3:32 AM EST Approx. 25 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Lisa Murkowski R-AK on Shutdown Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), spoke on the Senate floor about the government shutdown. She focuses ... Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), spoke on the Senate floor about the government shutdown. She focuses on the Coast Guard Station on Kodiak Island, the cost of living and the residents who rely on their presence. The Coast Guard is part of the Department of Homeland Security and is therefore not funded during the shutdown. 3:15 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Jack Miles, '"God in the Qur'an" Pulitzer prize-winning author Jack Miles discussed the God of Islam, the world's second largest ... Pulitzer prize-winning author Jack Miles discussed the God of Islam, the world's second largest religion. 3:29 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. Abraham Lincoln & Frederick Douglass John Muller talked about the connections between Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick ... John Muller talked about the connections between Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Mr. Muller is the author of "Frederick Douglass in Washington, D.C.: The Lion of Anacostia." The Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia hosted this event.
3:57 AM EST Approx. 34 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Mark Warner D-VA on Shutdown Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) talks about the government shutdown, noting the President's treatment of ... Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) talks about the government shutdown, noting the President's treatment of federal workers. About 20% of the 800,000 furloughed employees live in Virginia. He shares stories during meetings with federal workers. He also wants federal contractors reimbursed in some way 4:30 AM EST Approx. 48 min. Elaine Pagels, "Why Religion Princeton University religion professor Elaine Pagels examined the role of religion in the 21st ... Princeton University religion professor Elaine Pagels examined the role of religion in the 21st century. 4:42 AM EST Approx. 18 min. Mormon Church in Independence Independence, Missouri is a sacred spot for the Church of Latter Day Saints. Members of the church ... Independence, Missouri is a sacred spot for the Church of Latter Day Saints. Members of the church began settling in Jackson County in 1831. Shortly after founder Joseph Smith declared that a spot near the town square would be the future site of temple for the Second Coming of Jesus. Church Elder George Peterson shared the history of the Mormon Church in Missouri.
4:31 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. Road to the White House 2020 Sen. Gillibrand in Iowa Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) visited Iowa, days after she announced she's running for president. ... Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) visited Iowa, days after she announced she's running for president. One of her stops included a Des Moines brewery at an event hosted by the Polk County Democrats. She spoke about why she's running, highlighted some of her policy goals, and spent time chatting and taking pictures with those in attendance. 5:18 AM EST Approx. 12 min. Michael Sokolove, "The Last Temptation of Rick Pitino" Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Michael Sokolove about the ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Michael Sokolove about the issues facing collegiate athletics. 5:00 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Revolutionary War Military Burials Historian Robert Selig talked about the practice of burying the dead during the Revolutionary War. ... Historian Robert Selig talked about the practice of burying the dead during the Revolutionary War. He discussed how loved ones identified the bodies, and the influence of military rank and religion on the burials. The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati hosted this event.
5:47 AM EST Approx. 56 min. Women's March Advocates for women's rights marched in Washington, DC. At Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue, ... Advocates for women's rights marched in Washington, DC. At Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue, between the Capitol and the White House, the Women's March leadership team, as well as representatives from various advocacy organizations, spoke to the marchers about their causes and motivations for being there. 5:30 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. Derek Leebaert, "Grand Improvisation" Derek Leebaert examined the struggle for global leadership between the United States and Britain ... Derek Leebaert examined the struggle for global leadership between the United States and Britain following World War II. 6:20 AM EST Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. U.S. Strategy in Vietnam War's Final Years Retired U.S. Army colonel and history professor Gregory Daddis talked about his book, "Withdrawal: ... Retired U.S. Army colonel and history professor Gregory Daddis talked about his book, "Withdrawal: Reassessing America's Final Years in Vietnam." Countering recent scholarship that asserts America could have won the war in 1970, Professor Daddis argued that U.S. military efforts in South Vietnam could not have prevailed for many reasons; including the strained relationship between commanding General Creighton Abrams and President Richard Nixon. The New York Military Affairs Symposium hosted this event.
6:43 AM EST Approx. 15 min. President Trump Announcement on Border Security & Government Shutdown On the 29th day of a partial government shutdown, President Trump delivered remarks from the White ... On the 29th day of a partial government shutdown, President Trump delivered remarks from the White House in which he suggested what he called "common sense" funding measures for border security and a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. He said he included suggestions from congressional Democrats and hoped the government would reopen immediately. 6:30 AM EST Approx. 57 min. Andrew Roberts, "Churchill" Historian Andrew Roberts recalled the life of Winston Churchill. Historian Andrew Roberts recalled the life of Winston Churchill. 8:00 AM EST Approx. 16 hr. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.
6:58 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.