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8:00 PM AKDT Approx. 6 hr. 59 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 8:00 PM AKDT Approx. 5 hr. 40 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 10:00 PM AKDT Approx. 4 hr. 43 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
2:59 AM AKDT Approx. 3 hr. 5 min. LIVE Washington Journal 03/16/2019 1:40 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. Discussion on "Free College" Proposals Third Way hosted a discussion with education policy experts on the cost and accessibility of ... Third Way hosted a discussion with education policy experts on the cost and accessibility of higher education. The discussion focused on what the phrase "free college" - frequently employed by 2020 Democratic presidential candidates - means in terms of policy proposals and its potential impact on taxpayers and institutions of higher learning. 2:43 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Senate Hearing on President's 2020 Budget Acting Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought testified at a Senate Budget ... Acting Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought testified at a Senate Budget Committee hearing on President Trump's 2020 budget request. Several Democratic senators challenged the policy positions reflected in the budget including money for Defense Department programs, Medicare and Medicaid, and infrastructure projects.
6:04 AM AKDT Approx. 35 min. 116th Freshmen Profile - Reps. Spano, Finkenauer, Roy, Rose C-SPAN spoke with freshman members of the 116th Congress. C-SPAN spoke with freshman members of the 116th Congress. 3:09 AM AKDT Approx. 51 min. New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams John Williams became President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York last summer. He ... John Williams became President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York last summer. He addressed the Economic Club of New York about monetary policy, interest rates, inflation and his prediction for 2% economic growth this year. 4:01 AM AKDT Approx. 21 min. Reel America "Mission, Measles - The Story of a Vaccine" - 1964 This documentary details the history of the highly contagious virus that causes measles and the ... This documentary details the history of the highly contagious virus that causes measles and the development of the measles vaccine in the 1950s and early 1960s. The pharmaceutical company Merck with help from the U.S. Public Health Service produced the film. Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in the year 2000, but there have been several outbreaks in recent years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention attributes the rising number of cases to unvaccinated international travelers who bring the disease to the U.S. and its spread in pockets of unvaccinated people.
6:39 AM AKDT Approx. 49 min. U.S. House of Representatives House Rule Debate on Mueller Report The House debated a non-binding resolution calling for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report to ... The House debated a non-binding resolution calling for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report to be made available to the public and to Congress once it's released. 4:00 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Alex Berenson, "Tell Your Children" Journalist Alex Berenson reported on research linking marijuana use to mental illness and ... Journalist Alex Berenson reported on research linking marijuana use to mental illness and violence. 4:22 AM AKDT Approx. 8 min. Mother Mosque of America Built in 1934, the Mother Mosque of America is the oldest, purpose built mosque in the United ... Built in 1934, the Mother Mosque of America is the oldest, purpose built mosque in the United States. Imam Taha Tawil shared the history of the mosque and explained how the Muslim immigrants were received by the local community.
7:28 AM AKDT Approx. 32 min. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Testifies on President's 2020 Budget Request Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified about President Trump's 2020 budget request before the ... Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified about President Trump's 2020 budget request before the House Ways and Means Committee. Republican committee members praised President Trump for the impact in their districts of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, while Democratic members challenged Secretary Mnuchin on what they said were cuts in the proposed budget to Medicare and Medicaid and increases in the nation's deficits and overall debt, which they said would negatively impact the economy in the future. 5:20 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Tom Hansell, "After Coal" Author and documentary filmmaker Tom Hansell reported on coal communities in central Appalachia ... Author and documentary filmmaker Tom Hansell reported on coal communities in central Appalachia and South Wales and their efforts to develop a sustainable economy as coal mining in the region declines. 4:30 AM AKDT Approx. 21 min. American Artifacts U.S. Army Medical Department Museum Director's Favorite Items U.S. Army Medical Department Museum director George Wunderlich took us behind the scenes to see ... U.S. Army Medical Department Museum director George Wunderlich took us behind the scenes to see some of his favorite items in the collection. He showed us models of a Civil War-era ambulance train, a doll made by a POW nurse in World War II, and a 1960 dummy used to train army medical professionals.
8:00 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Health & Human Services Secretary Azar Testifies on President's 2020 Budget Request, Part 1 Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testified on the president's 2020 budget request for ... Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testified on the president's 2020 budget request for his department before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health. He fielded questions from committee members on a range of issues, including Medicare, opioids, short-term health insurance plans, e-cigarette use, "Medicare for All" proposals, pre-existing conditions protections, and family separations on the southern border. This is the first portion of the hearing before the committee recessed for votes on the House floor. 6:30 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Discussion of Alex Haley's "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" A panel of scholars discussed the manuscript of Alex Haley's "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" with ... A panel of scholars discussed the manuscript of Alex Haley's "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" with a focus on the late author's edit and notes, as well as an unpublished chapter. 4:51 AM AKDT Approx. 14 min. The Origins of the Qur'an The Qur'an is a sacred book used in the practice of Islam. Imam Taha Tawil explained the orgins of ... The Qur'an is a sacred book used in the practice of Islam. Imam Taha Tawil explained the orgins of this religious text and addressed misconceptions about its teachings.
9:02 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. Senate Hearing on President's 2020 Budget Acting Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought testified at a Senate Budget ... Acting Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought testified at a Senate Budget Committee hearing on President Trump's 2020 budget request. Several Democratic senators challenged the policy positions reflected in the budget including money for Defense Department programs, Medicare and Medicaid, and infrastructure projects. 8:00 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Book TV Visits Cedar Rapids, Iowa The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Cedar Rapids, Iowa to explore its literary community. The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Cedar Rapids, Iowa to explore its literary community. 5:05 AM AKDT Approx. 59 min. LIVE Ford's Theatre Lincoln Symposium The Abraham Lincoln Institute & Ford's Theatre Society host their annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium ... The Abraham Lincoln Institute & Ford's Theatre Society host their annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium to highlight the 16th president's life & legacy. Featured speakers are David Blight, Michael Burlingame, Richard Carwardine, Nina Silber & James Tackach.
10:18 AM AKDT Approx. 7 min. Paul Krawzak 9:10 AM AKDT Approx. 50 min. Jon Meacham, "The Soul of America Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham looked at critical moments in American history and ... Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham looked at critical moments in American history and how they relate to today. He spoke at the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival in California. 6:04 AM AKDT Approx. 21 min. Journalist James Lynch on Iowa Politics The first votes in the 2020 primary season will be cast in the Iowa caucuses scheduled for Feb. 3, ... The first votes in the 2020 primary season will be cast in the Iowa caucuses scheduled for Feb. 3, 2020. James Lynch, Political Reporter for The Gazette, talked about the history of Iowa's first in the nation status, and the importance of the Iowa Caucus.
10:25 AM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 32 min. Senate Armed Services Committee on President's 2020 Defense Budget Request Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan and Gen. Joseph Dunford, the Joint Chiefs of Staff ... Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan and Gen. Joseph Dunford, the Joint Chiefs of Staff chair, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the president's 2020 defense budget request. The Pentagon's $718 billion budget, a 5 percent increase from fiscal year 2019 levels, includes $9.2 billion for emergency construction and $164 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). Throughout the hearing, lawmakers questioned the top military officials about potential cuts to military construction projects in order to fund the president's border wall. In addition, Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan, a former Boeing executive, said he supports a federal investigation involving his ties to the company. 10:00 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Thomas Mallon, "Landfall" Thomas Mallon discussed the final book in his historical fiction trilogy on the presidency, which ... Thomas Mallon discussed the final book in his historical fiction trilogy on the presidency, which began with Wategate and ends with the George W. Bush administration. 6:25 AM AKDT Approx. 51 min. LIVE Ford's Theatre Lincoln Symposium The Abraham Lincoln Institute & Ford's Theatre Society host their annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium ... The Abraham Lincoln Institute & Ford's Theatre Society host their annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium to highlight the 16th president's life & legacy. Featured speakers are David Blight, Michael Burlingame, Richard Carwardine, Nina Silber & James Tackach.
12:57 PM AKDT Approx. 29 min. President Trump Vetoes Senate Resolution to End Nat'l Emergency President Trump signed the first veto of his presidency by rejecting a resolution that would have ... President Trump signed the first veto of his presidency by rejecting a resolution that would have terminated the president's national emergency declaration for the U.S. southern border. Vice President Pence, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, Attorney General William Barr, several sheriffs from across the nation and parents of victims killed by undocumented individuals joined the president in the Oval Office for the signing. 11:15 AM AKDT Approx. 47 min. Larry Loftis, "Code Name, Lise" Larry Loftis recounted the life of Odette Sansom, a British spy operating in France during World ... Larry Loftis recounted the life of Odette Sansom, a British spy operating in France during World War II. 7:16 AM AKDT Approx. 19 min. National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Established in 1974, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library tells the history of these two ... Established in 1974, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library tells the history of these two nations through artifacts, books, and archives. Curator Stefanie Kohn gave a tour of museum's exhibits and explained what brought the Czechs and Slovaks to the United States and, in particular, eastern Iowa.
1:26 PM AKDT Approx. 3 min. DEMOCRATS - Weekly Address Rep. Brian Schatz 12:02 PM AKDT Approx. 47 min. Lynne Olson, "Madame Fourcade's Secret War" Lynne Olson recalled the life of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, the leader of the French Resistance ... Lynne Olson recalled the life of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, the leader of the French Resistance intelligence organization, Alliance, during World War II. The author reported that Fourcade's network supplied vital information during the War and despite being captured twice by the Gestapo, she survived and was involved in postwar French politics. 7:35 AM AKDT Approx. 52 min. LIVE Ford's Theatre Lincoln Symposium The Abraham Lincoln Institute & Ford's Theatre Society host their annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium ... The Abraham Lincoln Institute & Ford's Theatre Society host their annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium to highlight the 16th president's life & legacy. Featured speakers are David Blight, Michael Burlingame, Richard Carwardine, Nina Silber & James Tackach.
1:29 PM AKDT Approx. 33 min. The Communicators Rep. Mike Doyle Rep. Mike Doyle, chairman of the House subcommittee overseeing technology and communications, ... Rep. Mike Doyle, chairman of the House subcommittee overseeing technology and communications, talks about net neutrality, hate speech on the internet and on social media, mergers such as the proposed T-Mobile/ Sprint deal, and how big tech companies are becoming a campaign issue. 12:49 PM AKDT Approx. 54 min. David Horowitz, "Dark Agenda" David Horowitz argued that the political left is attacking Christianity. David Horowitz argued that the political left is attacking Christianity. 8:27 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. The Presidency Dwight D. Eisenhower's Life and Legacy University of Virginia professor William Hitchcock talked about his book, "The Age of Eisenhower: ... University of Virginia professor William Hitchcock talked about his book, "The Age of Eisenhower: America and the World in the 1950s." Later, Mr. Hitchcock sat down with former ABC News White House correspondent Ann Compton for a conversation on the life and legacy of the nation's 34th President. The White House Historical Association hosted this event.
2:02 PM AKDT Approx. 2 min. Newsmakers Larry Kudlow Larry Kudlow, White House National Economic Council director, remarks on Boeing airline decision ... Larry Kudlow, White House National Economic Council director, remarks on Boeing airline decision to ground all of their 737 MAX 8 airplanes following the latest crash in Ethiopia. 1:43 PM AKDT Approx. 17 min. After Words Jill Abramson, "Merchants of Truth" Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson reported on the state of the news business ... Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson reported on the state of the news business with the influx of new technologies. She was interviewed by Vivian Schiller, former president and CEO of NPR. 9:45 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. LIVE Ford's Theatre Lincoln Symposium The Abraham Lincoln Institute & Ford's Theatre Society host their annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium ... The Abraham Lincoln Institute & Ford's Theatre Society host their annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium to highlight the 16th president's life & legacy. Featured speakers are David Blight, Michael Burlingame, Richard Carwardine, Nina Silber & James Tackach.
2:04 PM AKDT Approx. 17 min. Campaign 2020 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in Manchester, New Hampshire Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) visited New Hampshire where she ... Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) visited New Hampshire where she met with supporters at a brewery in Manchester. 2:00 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Bernard-Henri Levy, "The Empire and the Five Kings" Bernard-Henri Levy argued that America's retreat from the world stage has resulted in the rise of ... Bernard-Henri Levy argued that America's retreat from the world stage has resulted in the rise of five new powers - Russia, China, Turkey, Iran, and Sunni radical groups - that threaten Western values. 10:47 AM AKDT Approx. 19 min. African American Museum of Iowa Built in 2003, the African American Museum of Iowa was established to teach and preserve the ... Built in 2003, the African American Museum of Iowa was established to teach and preserve the African American history of Iowa. Curator Felicite Wolfe highlighted the museum's "Driven By Hope" exhibit and shared the story of black migration into the state.
2:21 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 41 min. LIVE Campaign 2020 Former Vice President Biden in Delaware Former Vice President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Delaware Democratic Party fundraiser in ... Former Vice President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Delaware Democratic Party fundraiser in Dover. 3:20 PM AKDT Approx. 35 min. Interview with Jennifer Egan, President of PEN America BookTV talked to Jennifer Egan, president of PEN America, about the organization's efforts to ... BookTV talked to Jennifer Egan, president of PEN America, about the organization's efforts to highlight free speech and humanitarian issues in the publishing world. 11:06 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 38 min. LIVE Ford's Theatre Lincoln Symposium The Abraham Lincoln Institute & Ford's Theatre Society host their annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium ... The Abraham Lincoln Institute & Ford's Theatre Society host their annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium to highlight the 16th president's life & legacy. Featured speakers are David Blight, Michael Burlingame, Richard Carwardine, Nina Silber & James Tackach.
4:02 PM AKDT Approx. 14 min. Campaign 2020 Beto O'Rourke press availability in North Liberty, IA Presidential candidate and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) spoke with reporters in North Liberty, ... Presidential candidate and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) spoke with reporters in North Liberty, Iowa after running in a 5k race. 3:55 PM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 5 min. 2019 PEN America Literary Awards Book TV presented coverage of the 2019 PEN America Literary Awards, which recognizes books in a ... Book TV presented coverage of the 2019 PEN America Literary Awards, which recognizes books in a range of categories, from biography and science writing to essays and poetry. 12:44 PM AKDT Approx. 14 min. Mother Mosque of America Built in 1934, the Mother Mosque of America is the oldest, purpose built mosque in the United ... Built in 1934, the Mother Mosque of America is the oldest, purpose built mosque in the United States. Imam Taha Tawil shared the history of the mosque and explained how the Muslim immigrants were received by the local community.
4:16 PM AKDT Approx. 3 min. Campaign 2020 Beto O'Rourke Campaign Event in Waterloo, IA Presidential candidate and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) met with supporters and took questions ... Presidential candidate and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) met with supporters and took questions after a campaign speech in Waterloo, IA. 6:00 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. After Words Angela Stent, "Putin's World" Georgetown University professor Angela Stent examined Russia's foreign policy and international ... Georgetown University professor Angela Stent examined Russia's foreign policy and international goals. She was interviewed by Representative Dina Titus (D-NV), a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. 12:58 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. History Bookshelf Luis Fleischman, "Latin America in the Post-Chávez Era" Luis Fleischman talked about his book, "Latin America in the Post-Chávez Era: The Security Threat ... Luis Fleischman talked about his book, "Latin America in the Post-Chávez Era: The Security Threat to the United States," in which he argues that former Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez laid the groundwork for the emergence of a socialist, authoritarian takeover of South and Central America that will eventually become a serious problem for the United States. This event was hosted by The Fund for American Studies in Washington, DC.
4:19 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Campaign 2020 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in Manchester, New Hampshire Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a 2020 presidential candidate, met with voters and delivered ... Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a 2020 presidential candidate, met with voters and delivered remarks at To Share Brewing Company in Manchester, New Hampshire. 7:00 PM AKDT Approx. 35 min. Bob Langert, "The Battle to Do Good" Former McDonald's executive Bob Langert chronicled the company's journey to address societal ... Former McDonald's executive Bob Langert chronicled the company's journey to address societal issues such as obesity, animal welfare, and recycling. 1:59 PM AKDT Approx. 59 min. The Civil War Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Jake Wynn is the director of interpretation at the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum in ... Jake Wynn is the director of interpretation at the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum in Washington, DC. He talked about the life of Clara Barton, whose work as a field nurse during the Civil War earned her the nickname "Angel of the Battlefield." Mr. Wynn also discussed Barton's inspiration for creating the Missing Soldiers Office as a way to help families locate their loved ones who had gone missing in service during the war. This talk was part of a day-long seminar co-hosted by Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
5:29 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 25 min. Washington Press Club Foundation Congressional Dinner Reps. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) addressed a group of journalists gathered for ... Reps. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) addressed a group of journalists gathered for the Washington Press Club Foundation's 75th Annual Congressional Dinner. 7:35 PM AKDT Approx. 25 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. 2:58 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. History of Congressional Reform & Rule Changes The National History Center hosted a briefing on the history of congressional reform and rule ... The National History Center hosted a briefing on the history of congressional reform and rule changes since 1789. A panel of three historians presented perspectives on how these modifications have changed the way congress works over time, and they explore some of the unintended consequences of reform.
6:54 PM AKDT Approx. 35 min. 116th Freshmen Profile - Reps. Spano, Finkenauer, Roy, Rose C-SPAN spoke with freshman members of the 116th Congress. C-SPAN spoke with freshman members of the 116th Congress. 8:00 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Raghuram Rajan, "The Third Pillar" Former IMF chief economist Raghuram Rajan talked about the negative impact of economic ... Former IMF chief economist Raghuram Rajan talked about the negative impact of economic globalization on our communities and what should be done reverse the trend. 4:00 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Lectures in History 1970s Culture & Economics University of Massachusetts Boston professor Vincent Cannato taught a class about the culture and ... University of Massachusetts Boston professor Vincent Cannato taught a class about the culture and economics of the 1970s. He talked about the 1973 oil crisis, demographic changes in different regions, and the rise of new types of music such as disco.
7:29 PM AKDT Approx. 43 min. Campaign 2020 Former Vice President Biden in Delaware Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke at a Delaware Democratic Party fundraiser in Dover, having ... Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke at a Delaware Democratic Party fundraiser in Dover, having recently indicated he's moving closer to announcing a 2020 presidential bid. He spoke against President Trump, saying the president had embraced autocrats and turned his back on U.S. allies. He called on Democrats and Americans to exercise America's full capacity, and said. "It's time to get up." 9:02 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Author Discussion on Political Partisanship Authors Carol Anderson, "One Person, No Vote;" Luis Alberto Urrea, "The House of Broken Angels;" ... Authors Carol Anderson, "One Person, No Vote;" Luis Alberto Urrea, "The House of Broken Angels;" and Noa Baum, "A Land Twice Promised;" offered their thoughts on political partisanship at the 11th annual Tucson Festival of Books. 5:15 PM AKDT Approx. 15 min. Tour of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Tour the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa with historian Mark Stoffer-Hunter, as he took our cameras ... Tour the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa with historian Mark Stoffer-Hunter, as he took our cameras through the city to highlight some of its historic sites.
8:12 PM AKDT Approx. 13 min. Campaign 2020 Beto O'Rourke press availability in North Liberty, IA Presidential candidate and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) spoke with reporters in North Liberty, ... Presidential candidate and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) spoke with reporters in North Liberty, Iowa after running in a 5k race. 10:07 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. John Marini, "Unmasking the Administrative State" Claremont Institute's John Marini argued that the three branches of government's power has been ... Claremont Institute's John Marini argued that the three branches of government's power has been usurped by what he calls the "administrative state." 5:30 PM AKDT Approx. 18 min. 1969 Stonewall Riots The New School history professor Claire Potter talked about the 1969 Stonewall Riots and rise of ... The New School history professor Claire Potter talked about the 1969 Stonewall Riots and rise of the gay rights movement. She described the uprising and reflected on the legacy of the Stonewall Inn, now a national monument in New York City. We recorded the interview in Chicago at the annual American Historical Association meeting.
8:25 PM AKDT Approx. 3 min. Campaign 2020 Beto O'Rourke Campaign Event in Waterloo, IA Presidential candidate and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) met with supporters and took questions ... Presidential candidate and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) met with supporters and took questions after a campaign speech in Waterloo, IA. 11:15 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Irshad Manji, "Don't Label Me" Founder of the Moral Courage Project, Irshad Manji offered her thoughts on how society can have ... Founder of the Moral Courage Project, Irshad Manji offered her thoughts on how society can have diversity in thoughts and ideas without labeling people. 5:48 PM AKDT Approx. 12 min. The Origins of the Qur'an The Qur'an is a sacred book used in the practice of Islam. Imam Taha Tawil explained the orgins of ... The Qur'an is a sacred book used in the practice of Islam. Imam Taha Tawil explained the orgins of this religious text and addressed misconceptions about its teachings.
8:28 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 9 min. Campaign 2020 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in Manchester, New Hampshire Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a 2020 presidential candidate, met with voters and delivered ... Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a 2020 presidential candidate, met with voters and delivered remarks at To Share Brewing Company in Manchester, New Hampshire. 12:30 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. Chris Stirewalt, "Every Man a King" Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt provides a history of American populism. Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt provides a history of American populism. 6:00 PM AKDT Approx. 45 min. Reel America "Uncle Sam Watching the Mexican Border" - 1916 Historian Julie Prieto provides commentary for a silent 1916 U.S. Army film documenting the ... Historian Julie Prieto provides commentary for a silent 1916 U.S. Army film documenting the Mexican expedition of 1916-1917 to police the border with Mexico.
9:37 PM AKDT Approx. 2 min. Newsmakers Larry Kudlow Larry Kudlow, White House National Economic Council director, remarks on Boeing airline decision ... Larry Kudlow, White House National Economic Council director, remarks on Boeing airline decision to ground all of their 737 MAX 8 airplanes following the latest crash in Ethiopia. 1:30 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. David Sloan Wilson, "This View of Life" Biology professor David Sloan Wilson argues that evolution should be used to improve medicine, ... Biology professor David Sloan Wilson argues that evolution should be used to improve medicine, industry, climate change, and more. 6:45 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Influence of the 1920s KKK on Politics & Culture Historian Linda Gordon talked about her book, "The Second Coming of the KKK: The Ku Klux Klan of ... Historian Linda Gordon talked about her book, "The Second Coming of the KKK: The Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s and the American Political Tradition." She described a resurgence of the white supremacist group in the 1920s, and its influence on politics, government, religion and American culture. The University of Denver hosted this event.
9:39 PM AKDT Approx. 33 min. Washington Journal Robert Dunham Robert Dunham of the Death Penalty Information Center discussed the use of the death penalty ... Robert Dunham of the Death Penalty Information Center discussed the use of the death penalty across the U.S. as California becomes the latest state to put a moratorium on the practice. 3:01 AM AKDT Approx. 49 min. William Knoedelseder, "Fins" Journalist William Knoedelseder reported on the rise of General Motors and the Detroit auto ... Journalist William Knoedelseder reported on the rise of General Motors and the Detroit auto industry in the 1920s. 8:00 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Lectures in History 1970s Culture & Economics University of Massachusetts Boston professor Vincent Cannato taught a class about the culture and ... University of Massachusetts Boston professor Vincent Cannato taught a class about the culture and economics of the 1970s. He talked about the 1973 oil crisis, demographic changes in different regions, and the rise of new types of music such as disco.
10:12 PM AKDT Approx. 7 min. Paul Krawzak 3:50 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Frederick Douglass Book Prize Book TV presented coverage of the 20th annual Frederick Douglass Book Prize awarded by the Gilder ... Book TV presented coverage of the 20th annual Frederick Douglass Book Prize awarded by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. This year's winners were Erica Armstrong Dunbar, "Never Caught," and Tiya Miles, "The Dawn of Detroit." 9:15 PM AKDT Approx. 15 min. Grant Wood Studio In 1930, inside a small studio in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, artist Grant Wood painted his most famous ... In 1930, inside a small studio in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, artist Grant Wood painted his most famous work, "American Gothic". Katherine Kunau with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, gave a tour of the studio and explained how this iconic painting came to be and its impact on people's perception of the Midwest.
10:19 PM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 30 min. House Judiciary Subcommittee on T-Mobile/Sprint Proposed Merger A House Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing with the top executives of T-Mobile and Sprint to ... A House Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing with the top executives of T-Mobile and Sprint to discuss the potential impact of their proposed merger on the wireless industry, consumers and 5G mobile networks. Other witnesses included several law professors along with officials from the Communications Workers of America, the Rural Wireless Association and the Technology Policy Institute. 5:00 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. Q&A Caitriona Perry Interview with Caitriona Perry, author of "In America" Interview with Caitriona Perry, author of "In America" 9:30 PM AKDT Approx. 20 min. 1969 Stonewall Riots The New School history professor Claire Potter talked about the 1969 Stonewall Riots and rise of ... The New School history professor Claire Potter talked about the 1969 Stonewall Riots and rise of the gay rights movement. She described the uprising and reflected on the legacy of the Stonewall Inn, now a national monument in New York City. We recorded the interview in Chicago at the annual American Historical Association meeting.
12:49 AM AKDT Approx. 13 min. Campaign 2020 Beto O'Rourke press availability in North Liberty, IA Presidential candidate and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) spoke with reporters in North Liberty, ... Presidential candidate and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) spoke with reporters in North Liberty, Iowa after running in a 5k race. 6:00 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. Book TV Visits Cedar Rapids, Iowa The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Cedar Rapids, Iowa to explore its literary community. The C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Cedar Rapids, Iowa to explore its literary community. 9:50 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. History Bookshelf Luis Fleischman, "Latin America in the Post-Chávez Era" Luis Fleischman talked about his book, "Latin America in the Post-Chávez Era: The Security Threat ... Luis Fleischman talked about his book, "Latin America in the Post-Chávez Era: The Security Threat to the United States," in which he argues that former Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez laid the groundwork for the emergence of a socialist, authoritarian takeover of South and Central America that will eventually become a serious problem for the United States. This event was hosted by The Fund for American Studies in Washington, DC.
1:02 AM AKDT Approx. 4 min. Campaign 2020 Beto O'Rourke Campaign Event in Waterloo, IA Presidential candidate and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) met with supporters and took questions ... Presidential candidate and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) met with supporters and took questions after a campaign speech in Waterloo, IA. 10:55 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. History of U.S. National Security Whistleblowing The University of Missouri's Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy hosted a conversation on ... The University of Missouri's Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy hosted a conversation on the history of national security whistleblowing in the United States. East Anglia University American studies lecturer Kaeten Mistry argued that the act of revealing national security secrets began around the time of the 1917 Espionage Act, increased dramatically during the Vietnam War, and is a natural byproduct of long-term military engagements and increased state secrets. The Kinder Institute's chair Jay Sexton participated in the discussion.
1:06 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Campaign 2020 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in Manchester, New Hampshire Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a 2020 presidential candidate, met with voters and delivered ... Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a 2020 presidential candidate, met with voters and delivered remarks at To Share Brewing Company in Manchester, New Hampshire. 12:00 AM AKDT Approx. 20 min. National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Established in 1974, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library tells the history of these two ... Established in 1974, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library tells the history of these two nations through artifacts, books, and archives. Curator Stefanie Kohn gave a tour of museum's exhibits and explained what brought the Czechs and Slovaks to the United States and, in particular, eastern Iowa.
2:16 AM AKDT Approx. 44 min. Campaign 2020 Former Vice President Biden in Delaware Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke at a Delaware Democratic Party fundraiser in Dover, having ... Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke at a Delaware Democratic Party fundraiser in Dover, having recently indicated he's moving closer to announcing a 2020 presidential bid. He spoke against President Trump, saying the president had embraced autocrats and turned his back on U.S. allies. He called on Democrats and Americans to exercise America's full capacity, and said. "It's time to get up." 12:20 AM AKDT Approx. 58 min. The Civil War Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Jake Wynn is the director of interpretation at the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum in ... Jake Wynn is the director of interpretation at the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum in Washington, DC. He talked about the life of Clara Barton, whose work as a field nurse during the Civil War earned her the nickname "Angel of the Battlefield." Mr. Wynn also discussed Barton's inspiration for creating the Missing Soldiers Office as a way to help families locate their loved ones who had gone missing in service during the war. This talk was part of a day-long seminar co-hosted by Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
3:00 AM AKDT Approx. 3 hr. 3 min. LIVE Washington Journal 03/17/2019 1:18 AM AKDT Approx. 12 min. Mother Mosque of America Built in 1934, the Mother Mosque of America is the oldest, purpose built mosque in the United ... Built in 1934, the Mother Mosque of America is the oldest, purpose built mosque in the United States. Imam Taha Tawil shared the history of the mosque and explained how the Muslim immigrants were received by the local community.
6:03 AM AKDT Approx. 37 min. Newsmakers Larry Kudlow Larry Kudlow, White House National Economic Council director, talks about a negotiations with ... Larry Kudlow, White House National Economic Council director, talks about a negotiations with China for a trade deal, trade and tariffs more widely, and the world economy. He also talk about Boeing airline issues, and Brexit. 1:30 AM AKDT Approx. 45 min. Reel America "Uncle Sam Watching the Mexican Border" - 1916 Historian Julie Prieto provides commentary for a silent 1916 U.S. Army film documenting the ... Historian Julie Prieto provides commentary for a silent 1916 U.S. Army film documenting the Mexican expedition of 1916-1917 to police the border with Mexico.
6:40 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. House Financial Services Committee on Wells Fargo Business Practices The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing with Wells Fargo CEO Timothy Sloan who ... The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing with Wells Fargo CEO Timothy Sloan who testifies about his company's business practices. 2:15 AM AKDT Approx. 15 min. Grant Wood Studio In 1930, inside a small studio in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, artist Grant Wood painted his most famous ... In 1930, inside a small studio in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, artist Grant Wood painted his most famous work, "American Gothic". Katherine Kunau with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, gave a tour of the studio and explained how this iconic painting came to be and its impact on people's perception of the Midwest.
7:52 AM AKDT Approx. 9 hr. 8 min. Washington This Week Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the ... Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country. 2:30 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Influence of the 1920s KKK on Politics & Culture Historian Linda Gordon talked about her book, "The Second Coming of the KKK: The Ku Klux Klan of ... Historian Linda Gordon talked about her book, "The Second Coming of the KKK: The Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s and the American Political Tradition." She described a resurgence of the white supremacist group in the 1920s, and its influence on politics, government, religion and American culture. The University of Denver hosted this event.
5:00 PM AKDT Approx. 3 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 3:45 AM AKDT Approx. 15 min. Tour of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Tour the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa with historian Mark Stoffer-Hunter, as he took our cameras ... Tour the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa with historian Mark Stoffer-Hunter, as he took our cameras through the city to highlight some of its historic sites.
4:00 AM AKDT Approx. 54 min. History Bookshelf Riki Ott, "Not One Drop" Riki Ott talked about her book "Not One Drop: Betrayal and Courage in the Wake of the Exxon Valdez ... Riki Ott talked about her book "Not One Drop: Betrayal and Courage in the Wake of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill," which follows the story of the Exxon Valdez oil spill from the time of the spill on March 24, 1989, through the residents' pursuit of punitive damages from Exxon. The story is told from the perspective of the residents of Cordova, Alaska, the town most directly affected by the accident. Ms. Ott used slides, graphics, and music in her presentation, and following her remarks she responded to audience members' questions. Riki Ott is a marine biologist who holds a commercial fishing license and has written two books about the Exxon Valdez oil spill. She had been a resident of Cordova, Alaska, for more than 20 years.
4:54 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Benedict Arnold Law professor and author Joyce Lee Malcolm discussed Benedict Arnold's triumphs as an American ... Law professor and author Joyce Lee Malcolm discussed Benedict Arnold's triumphs as an American army general in the Revolutionary War and questioned whether his legacy as a notorious American traitor is entirely accurate. Malcolm is the author of, "The Tragedy of Benedict Arnold: An American Life". This one hour talk was hosted by the University of Mary Washington as part of their Great Lives Lecture Series.
5:59 AM AKDT Approx. 49 min. The Civil War USS Monitor's Wartime Service, Sinking & Recovery John Quarstein is director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center and author of "The Monitor Boys: The ... John Quarstein is director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center and author of "The Monitor Boys: The Crew of the Union's First Ironclad." He discussed the Monitor's famous battle against the CSS Virginia - the first-ever clash of ironclads - at Hampton Roads, Virginia in March 1862. He also talked about the sinking of the Monitor in heavy seas off North Carolina later that year, and detailed recovery and conservation efforts of the ship since the 1970s. This talk was part of a day-long seminar co-hosted by Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
6:48 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. The Presidency Humor in the White House Historian H.W. Brands talked about humor in the White House -- and the role it plays in ... Historian H.W. Brands talked about humor in the White House -- and the role it plays in presidential politics. From George Washington to Donald Trump, he considered how funny our chief executives have been -- or not -- and whether they have used humor to their advantage. The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum co-hosted this event.
7:56 AM AKDT Approx. 12 hr. 4 min. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.