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12:00 AM EDT Approx. 6 hr. 59 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 12:00 AM EDT Approx. 6 hr. 27 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 12:00 AM EDT Approx. 6 hr. 3 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
6:59 AM EDT Approx. 3 hr. 3 min. LIVE Washington Journal 10/11/2019 6:27 AM EDT Approx. 45 min. Duncan White, "Cold Warriors" Harvard University history and literature professor Duncan White looked at how Cold War propaganda ... Harvard University history and literature professor Duncan White looked at how Cold War propaganda was disseminated through literature in the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union. 6:03 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. The Civil War Photographs of Antietam Battlefield Stephen Recker is creator of the book, "Rare Images of Antietam - And the Photographers Who Took ... Stephen Recker is creator of the book, "Rare Images of Antietam - And the Photographers Who Took Them." Mr. Recker talked about how he became interested in collecting photographs of the Antietam battlefield, and shared stories of some of the rare and previously unseen images he discovered in his research. He also discussed what he learned about the Battle of Antietam and its aftermath from studying the photographs. This talk took place at the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in Winchester, Virginia.
10:02 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. LIVE Former Education Secretaries on 2020 Election & Education Policy Former Education Secretaries Arne Duncan and John King discuss education policy and the 2020 ... Former Education Secretaries Arne Duncan and John King discuss education policy and the 2020 election at an event hosted by the Brookings Institution. 7:12 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 38 min. Ret. Gen. Joseph Votel & Others on Middle East Strategy Retired Gen. Joseph Votel, former commander of Central Command (CENTCOM), and others discussed ... Retired Gen. Joseph Votel, former commander of Central Command (CENTCOM), and others discussed U.S. security operations in the Middle East at an event hosted by the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC. Policy analysts talked about the influence of Russia and China in the region, Turkey's military action in Syria following President Trump's decision to withdraw troops from the country, and U.S. military leadership in conflict zones. 7:20 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. The Civil War Confederate Veterans in Mississippi University of Southern Mississippi professor Susannah Ural described the treatment of Confederate ... University of Southern Mississippi professor Susannah Ural described the treatment of Confederate veterans after the Civil War and challenges preconceptions about the Mississippi state pension system. Professor Ural highlights the Jefferson Davis Soldiers' Home, which welcomed some African Americans as well as the wives and widows of veterans. The National Civil War Museum hosted this event.
11:05 AM EDT Approx. 52 min. Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO Scott Serota at Detroit Economic Club Blue Cross Blue Shield President and CEO Scott Serota told the Detroit Economic Club that ... Blue Cross Blue Shield President and CEO Scott Serota told the Detroit Economic Club that millennials are the sickest generation they have studied, mostly due to mental health issues. Serota talked about health insurance and the future of healthcare, prescription drug costs and innovation. 8:50 AM EDT Approx. 3 hr. 14 min. LIVE Values Voter Summit The Family Research Council holds its annual Values Voter Summit in Washington, DC. Among the ... The Family Research Council holds its annual Values Voter Summit in Washington, DC. Among the speakers are Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC), USAID Administrator Mark Green and Sebastian Gorka. 8:21 AM EDT Approx. 23 min. Justice Department News Briefing on Giuliani Associates Justice Department officials delivered a statement on the arrest and indictment of two men widely ... Justice Department officials delivered a statement on the arrest and indictment of two men widely reported to be associated with Rudy Giuliani. The two defendants, Igor Fruman and Lev Parnas, were charged with funneling foreign money into U.S. elections.
11:57 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. Ranked Voting Discussion at New America New America hosted a discussion on ranked-choice voting (RCV), a system which takes voters' ... New America hosted a discussion on ranked-choice voting (RCV), a system which takes voters' preferences among all candidates into account if no candidate receives a majority. The panelists discussed the ways that ranked choice voting would create party unity, how it has impacted communities that currently use the system, as well as how it gives the voters back their voice. A new C-SPAN/Ipsos poll finds that only 37% of voters prefer ranked-choice over winner-takes-all systems. 12:04 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 23 min. Andrew McCabe and Carl Bernstein on Loyalty and Betrayal Former Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe discussed his career, his firing from the FBI and the ... Former Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe discussed his career, his firing from the FBI and the origins of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. He was interviewed by investigative journalist Carl Bernstein at a conference hosted by the New School in New York City. 8:44 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. LIVE Campaign 2020 Gov. Steve Bullock at New Hampshire Inst. of Politics "Politics & Eggs" 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana speaks at the New Hampshire ... 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana speaks at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics & New England Council's "Politics & Eggs" breakfast.
1:25 PM EDT Approx. 20 min. Campaign 2020 Gov. Steve Bullock at New Hampshire Inst. of Politics "Politics & Eggs" 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana spoke at the New Hampshire ... 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana spoke at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics & New England Council's "Politics & Eggs" breakfast. 1:27 PM EDT Approx. 47 min. Washington Journal Open Phones PT 1 Viewer calls. Viewer calls. 9:49 AM EDT Approx. 49 min. Rep. Mike Conaway Town Hall in Texas Rep. Mike Conaway (R-TX) held a town hall meeting with constituents in Santa Anna, Texas. He ... Rep. Mike Conaway (R-TX) held a town hall meeting with constituents in Santa Anna, Texas. He addressed the federal deficit, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) and the impeachment inquiry of President Trump. Rep. Conaway currently serves as the ranking member of the Agriculture Committee. He announced in July 2019 that he would not be seeking re-election.
1:45 PM EDT Approx. 9 min. LIVE Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Press Briefing Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin briefs reporters from the White House Press Briefing Room. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin briefs reporters from the White House Press Briefing Room. 2:14 PM EDT Approx. 2 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate The U.S. Senate meets for a pro forma session with no legislative business scheduled. The U.S. Senate meets for a pro forma session with no legislative business scheduled. 10:38 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 37 min. Irish Ambassador to the U.S. Daniel Mulhall & Others on Brexit Irish Ambassador to the U.S. Daniel Mulhall discussed the implications of Brexit on U.S.-U.K. ... Irish Ambassador to the U.S. Daniel Mulhall discussed the implications of Brexit on U.S.-U.K. relations and the Irish border dispute at an event hosted by Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC. Following his remarks, he joined a panel of European policy experts discussing the impact of Brexit on the region's security and defense policy.
1:54 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Trump v. Mazars Oral Argument A three-judge panel from DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that President Trump and his accounting ... A three-judge panel from DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that President Trump and his accounting firm must comply with a congressional subpoena for the president's financial records. House Oversight & Reform Committee Chair Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) issued the subpoena back in April 2019. The panel of judges hearing this case were David Tatel, Patricia Millett and Neomi Rao. 2:16 PM EDT Approx. 57 min. Former Law Clerks on Supreme Court Experience The George Washington Law Review and the National Constitution Center co-hosted a symposium on 100 ... The George Washington Law Review and the National Constitution Center co-hosted a symposium on 100 years of Supreme Court clerkships. This portion of the event featured former clerks who recounted their time at the court and what the future will be for clerkships. The symposium took place at the George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC. 12:15 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. Medicare For All Proposals Discussion The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) hosted a discussion on the efficacy of various health care ... The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) hosted a discussion on the efficacy of various health care proposals, including Medicare for All and the Affordable Care Act. Panelists included heath care policy experts and journalists who talked about the current health care system in the U.S., what affect various proposals might have on the industry, and how the U.S. system compares to others in developed countries.
3:01 PM EDT Approx. 28 min. Washington Journal Open Phones PT 1 Viewer calls. Viewer calls. 3:13 PM EDT Approx. 56 min. Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants Discussion at Center for Immigration Studies The Center for Immigration Studies released two new reports focusing on the cost of giving ... The Center for Immigration Studies released two new reports focusing on the cost of giving undocumented immigrants government health care benefits. The authors outlined the reports' findings. They also debated the views of the 2020 presidential candidates on this topic. 1:31 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 35 min. Policy Toward Russia, China, Iran & Turkey Panel A panel of foreign policy experts discussed China, Russia, Iran and Syria at a day-long event held ... A panel of foreign policy experts discussed China, Russia, Iran and Syria at a day-long event held at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC. Their remarks were part of a larger discussion on Middle East strategy.
3:29 PM EDT Approx. 6 min. LIVE U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The House meets for a pro forma session during this district work period. No votes are scheduled. The House meets for a pro forma session during this district work period. No votes are scheduled. 4:09 PM EDT Approx. 3 hr. 49 min. Oversight Hearing on President Trump's Travel Ban, Part 1 Two House subcommittees held a joint oversight hearing on President Trump's travel ban. Witnesses ... Two House subcommittees held a joint oversight hearing on President Trump's travel ban. Witnesses on the first panel included government officials from Homeland Security Department and Customs and Border Protection. Questions focused on a review of the visa waiver program, and how the departments handled application requests following the president's executive order. Members took a short recess at the conclusion of this panel. 3:06 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Discussion on Climate Change & Maritime Security, Part 1 The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a forum on the relationship between ... The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a forum on the relationship between climate change and maritime security. In this portion of the event, scientists and climate policy experts discussed the impact a changing climate has on oceans and marine biodiversity.
3:35 PM EDT Approx. 50 min. Rep. Josh Harder Town Hall in California Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA), who is serving in his first term, held a town hall with constituents in ... Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA), who is serving in his first term, held a town hall with constituents in Manteca, California. He addressed such issues as water infrastructure projects, health care access, California environmental standards, election security and the impeachment inquiry of President Trump. Rep. Harder serves California's 10th congressional district, which encompasses an area of the northern San Joaquin Valley. 7:58 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 59 min. In Depth Lee Edwards Lee Edwards talked about his books and took viewer questions. His books include "The Conservative ... Lee Edwards talked about his books and took viewer questions. His books include "The Conservative Revolution," "Goldwater," and "Just Right: A Life in Pursuit of Liberty." 4:10 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 38 min. Discussion on Climate Change & Maritime Security, Part 2 The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a forum on the relationship between ... The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a forum on the relationship between climate change and maritime security. In this portion of the event, climate and foreign policy experts discussed the impact a changing climate has on oceans, marine biodiversity, and human populations living in vulnerable areas. Following the panel discussion, former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson (Ret.) participated in a one-on-one discussion on maritime security with the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Whitley Saumweber.
4:25 PM EDT Approx. 26 min. President Trump Meets with Chinese Vice Premier President Trump meets with the Chinese Vice Premier to discuss trade. President Trump meets with the Chinese Vice Premier to discuss trade. 9:57 PM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 1 min. In Depth Naomi Klein Journalist Naomi Klein talked about her books and took viewer questions on topics such as ... Journalist Naomi Klein talked about her books and took viewer questions on topics such as consumerism, free market capitalism, & climate change. Her books include "No Logo," "The Shock Doctrine," & "On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal." 5:48 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Russia-Ukraine Discussion at Johns Hopkins University The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC hosted a discussion ... The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC hosted a discussion on Russia-Ukraine relations and the role of the West. Among the speakers were David Kramer, former assistant secretary of state during George W. Bush administration. He discussed the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the impeachment inquiry of President Trump, Russia sanctions and U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
4:51 PM EDT Approx. 14 min. Washington Journal Open Phones PT 2 Viewer calls. Viewer calls. 11:58 PM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 1 min. In Depth Joanne Freeman Joanne Freeman talked about her books and takes viewer questions. Her books include "The Field of ... Joanne Freeman talked about her books and takes viewer questions. Her books include "The Field of Blood," "Affairs of Honor," and "The Essential Hamilton." 7:06 PM EDT Approx. 57 min. Former Fed Chairs Yellen, Bernanke & Others Discuss Inflation - Part 3 Former Federal Reserve Chairs Janet Yellen and Ben Bernanke, among others, discussed the impact of ... Former Federal Reserve Chairs Janet Yellen and Ben Bernanke, among others, discussed the impact of inflation on monetary policy at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. During this portion of the event, the participants gave a broad view of the implications that the labor market, inflation expectations, technology and globalization have on monetary policy.
5:05 PM EDT Approx. 14 min. President's White House Departure Remarks President Trump speaks to the press on the White House South Lawn ahead of his departure to a ... President Trump speaks to the press on the White House South Lawn ahead of his departure to a campaign rally in Lake Charles, Louisiana. 1:59 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 59 min. In Depth Lee Edwards Lee Edwards talked about his books and took viewer questions. His books include "The Conservative ... Lee Edwards talked about his books and took viewer questions. His books include "The Conservative Revolution," "Goldwater," and "Just Right: A Life in Pursuit of Liberty." 8:03 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 48 min. U.S. Automobile History Historian Dan Albert talked about his book, "Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, ... Historian Dan Albert talked about his book, "Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, Present, and Driverless," in which he chronicles the history of U.S. autos and argues against driverless cars.
5:19 PM EDT Approx. 39 min. President Trump Meets with Chinese Vice Premier President Trump announced a partial trade deal with China. The president, the Chinese vice ... President Trump announced a partial trade deal with China. The president, the Chinese vice premier, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer spoke to reporters in the Oval Office about the agreement and what it touches on. 3:58 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 1 min. In Depth Naomi Klein Journalist Naomi Klein talked about her books and took viewer questions on topics such as ... Journalist Naomi Klein talked about her books and took viewer questions on topics such as consumerism, free market capitalism, & climate change. Her books include "No Logo," "The Shock Doctrine," & "On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal." 9:51 PM EDT Approx. 38 min. Reel America "Motor Convoy" 1919 Silent Army Film Michael Owen, author of "After Ike: On the Trail of the Century-Old Journey that Changed America," ... Michael Owen, author of "After Ike: On the Trail of the Century-Old Journey that Changed America," provides commentary for a 1919 U.S. Army silent film documenting a transcontinental motor convoy. The 81 vehicles started near the White House and traveled to San Francisco on sometimes nearly impassable roads. The convoy's mission was to assess road conditions for large trucks driving from coast to coast. The journey of about 300 military personnel, including Lt. Col. Dwight Eisenhower, took place from July 7 to September 7, 1919. The 1919 Army film is part of the National Archives collections.
5:58 PM EDT Approx. 7 min. Bob Cusack : The Hill Editor in Chief Bob Cusack discussed the status of the House and Senate plans for this ... : The Hill Editor in Chief Bob Cusack discussed the status of the House and Senate plans for this month's sessions. 5:59 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 1 min. In Depth Joanne Freeman Joanne Freeman talked about her books and takes viewer questions. Her books include "The Field of ... Joanne Freeman talked about her books and takes viewer questions. Her books include "The Field of Blood," "Affairs of Honor," and "The Essential Hamilton." 10:29 PM EDT Approx. 25 min. American Artifacts Motor City Exhibit Detroit's auto industry began in the 1890s, and by the early 1900s the city was attracting workers ... Detroit's auto industry began in the 1890s, and by the early 1900s the city was attracting workers from around the world looking for high paying factory jobs. Joel Stone, Senior Curator at the Detroit Historical Museum, toured the "America's Motor City" Exhibit to talk about how Detroit became known as the "Motor City".
6:05 PM EDT Approx. 23 min. Defense Secretary Esper & Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Milley Hold Joint News Conference Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley held a joint news ... Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley held a joint news conference at the Pentagon, updating reporters on Turkey's military operations in Syria. Secretary Esper said the U.S. would not abandon their Kurdish partner forces and that the "impulsive actions" of the Turkish president put the U.S. in a "tough situation." The secretary also announced additional U.S. forces and defense equipment to Saudi Arabia. 10:54 PM EDT Approx. 15 min. R.E. Olds & Lansing's Automobile Industry Ransom E. Olds is credited for the growth of the automobile industry in Lansing, Michigan, which ... Ransom E. Olds is credited for the growth of the automobile industry in Lansing, Michigan, which at one time was the home for Olds Motor Works and REO Motor Car Company. R.E. Olds Transportation Museum Executive Director Bill Adcock talked about R.E. Olds' contributions.
6:28 PM EDT Approx. 23 min. Rep. Mark Meadows R-North Carolina Speaks at Values Voter Summit The Family Research Council held its annual Values Voter Summit in Washington, DC with Rep. Mark ... The Family Research Council held its annual Values Voter Summit in Washington, DC with Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) among the speakers. 11:09 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 47 min. U.S. Automobile History Historian Dan Albert talked about his book, "Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, ... Historian Dan Albert talked about his book, "Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, Present, and Driverless," in which he chronicles the history of U.S. autos and argues against driverless cars.
6:51 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice & Others on Foreign Policy Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and European Union ... Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and European Union Ambassador to the U.S. Stavros Lambrinidis joined Axios for a series of one-on-one interviews with Axios' Margaret Talev on foreign policy. The guests discussed a wide range of topics, including Turkey, Syria, Ukraine, and China as well as the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. 12:56 AM EDT Approx. 38 min. Reel America "Motor Convoy" 1919 Silent Army Film Michael Owen, author of "After Ike: On the Trail of the Century-Old Journey that Changed America," ... Michael Owen, author of "After Ike: On the Trail of the Century-Old Journey that Changed America," provides commentary for a 1919 U.S. Army silent film documenting a transcontinental motor convoy. The 81 vehicles started near the White House and traveled to San Francisco on sometimes nearly impassable roads. The convoy's mission was to assess road conditions for large trucks driving from coast to coast. The journey of about 300 military personnel, including Lt. Col. Dwight Eisenhower, took place from July 7 to September 7, 1919. The 1919 Army film is part of the National Archives collections.
7:53 PM EDT Approx. 7 min. Bob Cusack : The Hill Editor in Chief Bob Cusack discussed the status of the House and Senate plans for this ... : The Hill Editor in Chief Bob Cusack discussed the status of the House and Senate plans for this month's sessions. 1:34 AM EDT Approx. 26 min. American Artifacts Motor City Exhibit Detroit's auto industry began in the 1890s, and by the early 1900s the city was attracting workers ... Detroit's auto industry began in the 1890s, and by the early 1900s the city was attracting workers from around the world looking for high paying factory jobs. Joel Stone, Senior Curator at the Detroit Historical Museum, toured the "America's Motor City" Exhibit to talk about how Detroit became known as the "Motor City".
8:00 PM EDT Approx. 35 min. LIVE Campaign 2020 President Trump Rally in Lake Charles, LA President Trump holds a campaign rally in Lake Charles, Louisiana. President Trump holds a campaign rally in Lake Charles, Louisiana. 2:00 AM EDT Approx. 14 min. R.E. Olds & Lansing's Automobile Industry Ransom E. Olds is credited for the growth of the automobile industry in Lansing, Michigan, which ... Ransom E. Olds is credited for the growth of the automobile industry in Lansing, Michigan, which at one time was the home for Olds Motor Works and REO Motor Car Company. R.E. Olds Transportation Museum Executive Director Bill Adcock talked about R.E. Olds' contributions.
8:35 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. LIVE Campaign 2020 President Trump Rally in Lake Charles, LA President Trump holds a campaign rally in Lake Charles, Louisiana. President Trump holds a campaign rally in Lake Charles, Louisiana. 2:14 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 48 min. U.S. Automobile History Historian Dan Albert talked about his book, "Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, ... Historian Dan Albert talked about his book, "Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, Present, and Driverless," in which he chronicles the history of U.S. autos and argues against driverless cars.
10:05 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Sexual Orientation Employment Discrimination Oral Argument The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a ... The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a person for being gay or transgender. The court heard oral argument in October 2019 for two consolidated cases concerning whether federal civil rights law protects against sexual orientation employment discrimination. The two cases come from Georgia and New York. In 2013 Gerald Bostock, a gay child welfare services coordinator for Clayton Co., Georgia was allegedly let go for "conduct unbecoming of its employees." After his termination he filed a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and filed suit against the county. He and his legal team argued that the county violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that protects Bostock from discrimination because of his sexual orientation. All the lower courts including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit dismissed the case. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City heard a similar 4:02 AM EDT Approx. 38 min. Reel America "Motor Convoy" 1919 Silent Army Film Michael Owen, author of "After Ike: On the Trail of the Century-Old Journey that Changed America," ... Michael Owen, author of "After Ike: On the Trail of the Century-Old Journey that Changed America," provides commentary for a 1919 U.S. Army silent film documenting a transcontinental motor convoy. The 81 vehicles started near the White House and traveled to San Francisco on sometimes nearly impassable roads. The convoy's mission was to assess road conditions for large trucks driving from coast to coast. The journey of about 300 military personnel, including Lt. Col. Dwight Eisenhower, took place from July 7 to September 7, 1919. The 1919 Army film is part of the National Archives collections.
11:09 PM EDT Approx. 58 min. R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, Inc. v. EEOC Oral Argument on Transgender Employment Discrimination The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a ... The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a person for being gay or transgender. The court heard oral argument in R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a case on whether federal civil rights law protects against transgender employment discrimination. This case comes out of Michigan. Aimee Stephens served as the funeral director for R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes. Throughout her time at the company, Stephens presented as a man. According to Stephens, after she told the company that she was going to "live and work full-time as a woman," she was terminated. Stephens filed a complaint with the EEOC alleging termination based on sex discrimination. After an EEOC investigation, the agency filed suit against the funeral home. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in favor of Stephens. 4:40 AM EDT Approx. 25 min. American Artifacts Motor City Exhibit Detroit's auto industry began in the 1890s, and by the early 1900s the city was attracting workers ... Detroit's auto industry began in the 1890s, and by the early 1900s the city was attracting workers from around the world looking for high paying factory jobs. Joel Stone, Senior Curator at the Detroit Historical Museum, toured the "America's Motor City" Exhibit to talk about how Detroit became known as the "Motor City".
12:07 AM EDT Approx. 35 min. Newsmakers Tom Perez, DNC Chair Tom Perez, Democratic National Committee Chair, talked about Democratic presidential debates, ... Tom Perez, Democratic National Committee Chair, talked about Democratic presidential debates, including the Oct. 15 debate in Ohio, & about 2020 presidential politics widely, including Joe Biden, Pres. Trump, PACs, & online hacking. 5:05 AM EDT Approx. 12 min. R.E. Olds & Lansing's Automobile Industry Ransom E. Olds is credited for the growth of the automobile industry in Lansing, Michigan, which ... Ransom E. Olds is credited for the growth of the automobile industry in Lansing, Michigan, which at one time was the home for Olds Motor Works and REO Motor Car Company. R.E. Olds Transportation Museum Executive Director Bill Adcock talked about R.E. Olds' contributions.
12:42 AM EDT Approx. 32 min. The Communicators Internet Regulation Court Ruling Gigi Sohn, (former FCC Chair Tom Wheeler's adviser) & Patrick Halley (USTelecom Sr. VP of ... Gigi Sohn, (former FCC Chair Tom Wheeler's adviser) & Patrick Halley (USTelecom Sr. VP of Regulatory Affairs) discussed ramifications of last week's DC Appeals Court decision to uphold much, but not all, of a DC Federal Appeals Court ruling that addressed net neutrality, means of regulation, and states' abilities to set internet rules. 5:17 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 46 min. U.S. Automobile History Historian Dan Albert talked about his book, "Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, ... Historian Dan Albert talked about his book, "Are We There Yet?: The American Automobile Past, Present, and Driverless," in which he chronicles the history of U.S. autos and argues against driverless cars.
1:14 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Former Education Secretaries on 2020 Election & Education Policy Former Education Secretaries Arne Duncan and John King discussed education policy and the 2020 ... Former Education Secretaries Arne Duncan and John King discussed education policy and the 2020 election at an event hosted by the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. The former Obama administration Education secretaries talked about a number of education issues, including charter schools, access to pre-K, teacher salaries, student performance, and gun safety. Former Secretary Duncan also strongly criticized President Trump and his administration's education policy, claiming "the Trump administration does not want an educated citizenry," and calling the president an "authoritarian leader" and accusing him of running "a criminal enterprise" in the White House. 7:03 AM EDT Approx. 57 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
2:17 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Trump v. Mazars Oral Argument A three-judge panel from DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that President Trump and his accounting ... A three-judge panel from DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that President Trump and his accounting firm must comply with a congressional subpoena for the president's financial records. House Oversight & Reform Committee Chair Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) issued the subpoena back in April 2019. The panel of judges hearing this case were David Tatel, Patricia Millett and Neomi Rao.
3:24 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Campaign 2020 President Trump Rally in Lake Charles, LA President Trump held a campaign rally in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He touted his administration's ... President Trump held a campaign rally in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He touted his administration's achievements, which included building the wall, growing the economy and the recently announced partial trade deal with China. In addition to criticizing the media, he took aim at the democrats, and labeled Speaker Nancy Pelosi (R-CA), "Nervous Nancy."
4:55 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Sexual Orientation Employment Discrimination Oral Argument The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a ... The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a person for being gay or transgender. The court heard oral argument in October 2019 for two consolidated cases concerning whether federal civil rights law protects against sexual orientation employment discrimination. The two cases come from Georgia and New York. In 2013 Gerald Bostock, a gay child welfare services coordinator for Clayton Co., Georgia was allegedly let go for "conduct unbecoming of its employees." After his termination he filed a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and filed suit against the county. He and his legal team argued that the county violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that protects Bostock from discrimination because of his sexual orientation. All the lower courts including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit dismissed the case. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City heard a similar
6:00 AM EDT Approx. 59 min. R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, Inc. v. EEOC Oral Argument on Transgender Employment Discrimination The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a ... The Supreme Court in a landmark decision ruled 6-3 that it is illegal for employers to fire a person for being gay or transgender. The court heard oral argument in R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a case on whether federal civil rights law protects against transgender employment discrimination. This case comes out of Michigan. Aimee Stephens served as the funeral director for R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes. Throughout her time at the company, Stephens presented as a man. According to Stephens, after she told the company that she was going to "live and work full-time as a woman," she was terminated. Stephens filed a complaint with the EEOC alleging termination based on sex discrimination. After an EEOC investigation, the agency filed suit against the funeral home. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in favor of Stephens.
6:59 AM EDT Approx. 3 hr. 2 min. LIVE Washington Journal 10/12/2019
10:01 AM EDT Approx. 13 hr. 59 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.