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08:00 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. 08:00 PM AKDT Approx. 6 hr. 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.
02:59 AM AKDT Approx. 3 hr. 3 min. LIVE Washington Journal 04/20/2019 02:00 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. Jesse Jarnow, Tim Mohr, and Imani Perry Authors Jesse Jarnow ("Wasn't That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the Soul ... Authors Jesse Jarnow ("Wasn't That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the Soul of America"), Tim Mohr ("Burning Down the Haus: Punk Rock, Revolution, and the Fall of the Berlin Wall"), and Imani Perry ("May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem") talked about music and social movements in the United States. 02:43 AM AKDT Approx. 22 min. American Artifacts U.S. Army Medical Advances We toured the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio to see ... We toured the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio to see several advances made by Army medics in the past 200 years. Director George Wunderlich showed us a Civil War-era electrotherapy machine, transport helicopters used during the Vietnam War, and a unique contraption to combat hypothermia built in an Baghdad field hospital.
06:02 AM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 10 min. 1999 Columbine High School Shooting C-SPAN marked the 20th anniversary of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, one of the ... C-SPAN marked the 20th anniversary of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history, with a program that included President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, and members of Congress speaking to the public just after the shooting, as well as events with Columbine students and parents. 03:11 AM AKDT Approx. 50 min. Karl Rove on Politics Karl Rove, author and former senior adviser to President George W. Bush, weighed in on the current ... Karl Rove, author and former senior adviser to President George W. Bush, weighed in on the current state of national politics. He spoke at the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival in California. 03:05 AM AKDT Approx. 20 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.
08:12 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. Health Care Mistakes & Costs New York University hosted a discussion on health care journalism and how to cover medical ... New York University hosted a discussion on health care journalism and how to cover medical mistakes and costs. Speakers included Laura Beil, the creator of the podcast "Dr. Death," and cancer surgeon Martin Makery, author of "Unaccountable" and the forthcoming book, "The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care and How to Fix It." 04:01 AM AKDT Approx. 59 min. Steffanie Strathdee & Thomas Patterson, "The Perfect Predator" Epidemiologist Steffanie Strathdee and evolutionary sociobiologist Thomas Patterson described Dr. ... Epidemiologist Steffanie Strathdee and evolutionary sociobiologist Thomas Patterson described Dr. Strathdee's search for a cure for an antibiotic resistent super bug that almost killed Dr. Patterson. 03:25 AM AKDT Approx. 15 min. American Artifacts U.S. Army Medics at War U.S. Army Medical Department Museum director George Wunderlich shared stories of army medics in ... U.S. Army Medical Department Museum director George Wunderlich shared stories of army medics in times of war. He talked about a nurse killed in Vietnam, a World War II dentist who singlehandedly held off the Japanese so the hospital could be evacuated, and the first American World War I casualty - an army doctor.
09:52 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 45 min. Investigative Reporting Panel at Harvard Shorenstein Center Harvard University's Shorenstein Center hosted a panel of journalists who broke stories this past ... Harvard University's Shorenstein Center hosted a panel of journalists who broke stories this past year on toxic schools, police corruption, migrant family separation, medicaid fraud and President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen. The journalists were finalists for the annual Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting, which honors reporting that best promotes more effective and ethical conduct of government, the making of public policy, or the practice of politics. 05:00 AM AKDT Approx. 31 min. The Communicators Tom Wheeler, "From Gutenberg to Google" Former Obama administration Federal Communications Commission Chair Tom Wheeler talked about about ... Former Obama administration Federal Communications Commission Chair Tom Wheeler talked about about his new book, "From Gutenberg to Google: The History of Our Future," in which he outlines technological advances such as railroads and the telegraph, the printing press, computers and search engines such as Google. 03:40 AM AKDT Approx. 20 min. American Artifacts Archaeology at George Washington's Alexandria Property In addition to his Mount Vernon estate along the Potomac river, George Washington owned a ... In addition to his Mount Vernon estate along the Potomac river, George Washington owned a townhouse in the heart of nearby Alexandria, Virginia. The current owner, Rick Garcia, talked about his family's connection to the Washingtons and the archaeology of two recently-discovered wells in their basement. We also visited the Alexandria Archaeology Museum to see some of the artifacts that have been uncovered.
11:37 AM AKDT Approx. 32 min. Washington Journal Stephanie Savell Costs of War Project's Stephanie Savell discussed her research into America's expanding role in ... Costs of War Project's Stephanie Savell discussed her research into America's expanding role in the global war against terrorism. 05:31 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. 04:00 AM AKDT Approx. 30 min. Reel America "The Land is Rich" - 1966 This documentary used by the United Farm Workers union chronicles the history of California's ... This documentary used by the United Farm Workers union chronicles the history of California's migrant agricultural workers and their protests for higher wages, union recognition, and safer working conditions. It includes footage of the Delano grape strike and a 1966 march led by labor leader Cesar Chavez which began in the heart of the grape-growing region of Central California and ended at the state capital in Sacramento.
12:09 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. CAIR - Islamophobia The Council on American-Islamic Relations hosted a conference about Islamophobia at Metropolitan ... The Council on American-Islamic Relations hosted a conference about Islamophobia at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minnesota. The conference began with remarks by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) and a panel of scholars, historians and authors focused on the roots, methods and impact of spreading hate. 07:02 AM AKDT Approx. 57 min. Samantha Allen, "Real Queer America" Daily Beast senior reporter Samantha Allen looked at the growing LGBT communities in red states. Daily Beast senior reporter Samantha Allen looked at the growing LGBT communities in red states. 04:30 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Remembering the Apollo Program Farouk El-Baz is a space scientist who trained astronauts and led the lunar landing site selection ... Farouk El-Baz is a space scientist who trained astronauts and led the lunar landing site selection process for NASA's Apollo program between 1967 and 1972. In this event, Mr. El-Baz talked about working on the Apollo missions and shared what he and his team learned about the moon. The Center for Earth and Planetary Studies at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum hosted this talk.
01:23 PM AKDT Approx. 58 min. Iancu v. Brunetti Oral Argument The Supreme Court unanimously struck down the U.S. Patent and Trade Office's ban on "scandalous" ... The Supreme Court unanimously struck down the U.S. Patent and Trade Office's ban on "scandalous" and "immoral" trademarks. Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the majority that "the 'immoral or scandalous" bar is substantially too broad. She added, "There are a great many immoral and scandalous ideas in the world (even more than there are swearwords), and the Lanham Act covers them all. It therefore violates the First Amendment." Joining her in the majority were Justices Clarence Thomas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. Justice Alito also wrote a concurring opinion. Chief Justice John Roberts, Stephen Breyer and Sonia Sotomayor each filed opinions concurring in part and dissenting in part. The court heard oral argument for Iancu v. Brunetti in April 2019. Erik Brunetti founded a streetwear fashion brand called "FUCT" back in 1990. Since then, he attempted to trademark it but with no success. Under the Lanham Act, the U.S. Patent and Trade Office (USPTO) ca 07:59 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. C-SPAN Cities Tour visits Rochester, MN C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Rochester, MN to feature its local authors. C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Rochester, MN to feature its local authors. 06:00 AM AKDT Approx. 40 min. American Artifacts The Women's Memorial Retired Lt. Col. Marilla Cushman led a tour of the Women's Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, ... Retired Lt. Col. Marilla Cushman led a tour of the Women's Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, covering women who served in the Revolutionary War through World War II. This was the first of a two-part program.
02:21 PM AKDT Approx. 8 min. Democratic Weekly Address Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan delivered the Weekly Democratic Address highlighting the "For The ... Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan delivered the Weekly Democratic Address highlighting the "For The People Agenda" in the first 100 days of the 116th Congress. 09:00 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. Jeremy Brown, "Influenza" The National Institute of Health's Jeremy Brown provided a history of the 1918 flu pandemic, which ... The National Institute of Health's Jeremy Brown provided a history of the 1918 flu pandemic, which killed between 50-100 million people, and offered his thoughts on how prepared we are for the next pandemic. 06:40 AM AKDT Approx. 19 min. Justice Harry Blackmun Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun is best known for the decision he wrote in Roe v. Wade. ... Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun is best known for the decision he wrote in Roe v. Wade. Rochester Attorney Fred Suhler talked about Justice Blackmun, who spent a decade as the resident attorney for the Mayo Clinic.
02:29 PM AKDT Approx. 32 min. The Communicators James Lewis on Cybersecurity James Lewis, a CSIS cybersecurity and national security analyst, talks about the cyber status of ... James Lewis, a CSIS cybersecurity and national security analyst, talks about the cyber status of Russia and China - Russian efforts to influence U.S. elections and potential risks of using equipment from the Chinese company Huawei. 10:00 AM AKDT Approx. 44 min. Anna Merlan, "Republic of Lies" Journalist Anna Merlan looked at how conspiracy theories take root in society. Journalist Anna Merlan looked at how conspiracy theories take root in society. 06:59 AM AKDT Approx. 19 min. Dwight D. Eisenhower's Leadership Susan Eisenhower talked about her grandfather Dwight D. Eisenhower and his leadership skills. Her ... Susan Eisenhower talked about her grandfather Dwight D. Eisenhower and his leadership skills. Her remarks were part of an all-day symposium commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day, which was co-hosted by the Eisenhower Institute and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society.
03:01 PM AKDT Approx. 7 min. StudentCam - First Prize High School East This month we feature the winners of our StudentCam documentary competition. Our First Prize High ... This month we feature the winners of our StudentCam documentary competition. Our First Prize High School East winners are Ella Grace Rodriguez, Justin Whittingham and Luke Sand, 11th and 12th graders at Winter Park High School in Winter Park, Florida. Their Winning entry is titled "Comfortably Numb: Honoring America's Right to a Free Press". 10:44 AM AKDT Approx. 43 min. Hector Garcia, "Sex, Power, and Partisanship" University of Texas professor Hector Garcia explored why people hold certain political ideas ... University of Texas professor Hector Garcia explored why people hold certain political ideas through the lens of evolutionary science. 07:18 AM AKDT Approx. 50 min. Gen. Eisenhower & D-Day Naval Logistics The 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord is in 2019. It was on June 6, 1944 that Allied troops ... The 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord is in 2019. It was on June 6, 1944 that Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. In this program, naval historian Craig Symonds talked about Supreme Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower and the naval decisions that led to the D-Day victory. Mr. Symonds is the author of "Operation Neptune: The D-Day Landings and the Allied Invasion of Europe." The Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society co-hosted this event.
03:08 PM AKDT Approx. 52 min. U.S.-China Relations Summit Part 1 Global China Connection held a summit in Washington, DC, on the challenges and prospects of ... Global China Connection held a summit in Washington, DC, on the challenges and prospects of US-China diplomatic and trade relations. This part focuses on a keynote address and fireside chat with the former Ambassador to China, J. Stapleton Roy (George H.W. Bush and Clinton administrations, 1991-1995). The current state of U.S.-China Relations was a prominent theme during the discussion. 11:27 AM AKDT Approx. 41 min. Hugh Fitzsimons, "A Rock Between Two Rivers" Hugh Fitzsimons reflected on the impact of fracking on his family's ranch. Hugh Fitzsimons reflected on the impact of fracking on his family's ranch. 08:08 AM AKDT Approx. 54 min. U.S. Soldiers on D-Day John McManus talked about his book "The Dead and Those About to Die: D-Day - The Big Red One at ... John McManus talked about his book "The Dead and Those About to Die: D-Day - The Big Red One at Omaha Beach." He told the story of the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division, nicknamed "The Big Red One," and how they were the first combat soldiers to storm the Normandy beaches on June 6, 1944. The Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society co-hosted this event in commemoration of D-Day's 75th anniversary.
04:00 PM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 9 min. Columbia University Forum on Immigrant Children Columbia University hosted a forum on immigration policy and how to protect immigrant children. ... Columbia University hosted a forum on immigration policy and how to protect immigrant children. NPR's Maria Hinojosa delivered the keynote about her experience as a child immigrating from Mexico and facing separation from her parents. Her speech was followed by a panel including the ACLU's lead attorney challenging the Trump administration's immigration policies and the executive director of the nation's largest immigrants' rights coalition. The annual Columbia University Dinkins Public Policy Forum began with remarks by former New York City Mayor David Dinkins. 12:08 PM AKDT Approx. 57 min. Author Discussion on Writing Authors Steve Luxenberg and Helen Thorpe discussed their writing routines and the challenges faced ... Authors Steve Luxenberg and Helen Thorpe discussed their writing routines and the challenges faced by nonfiction authors. 09:02 AM AKDT Approx. 57 min. Eisenhower's Legacy & D-Day The 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord is in 2019. It was on June 6, 1944 when Allied troops ... The 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord is in 2019. It was on June 6, 1944 when Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. In this program, a panel of World War II historians and Dwight D. Eisenhower scholars discussed the events of that day and Eisenhower's legacy as the operation's Supreme Commander. The Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society co-hosted this event.
06:09 PM AKDT Approx. 8 min. StudentCam - First Prize High School East This month we feature the winners of our StudentCam documentary competition. Our First Prize High ... This month we feature the winners of our StudentCam documentary competition. Our First Prize High School East winners are Ella Grace Rodriguez, Justin Whittingham and Luke Sand, 11th and 12th graders at Winter Park High School in Winter Park, Florida. Their Winning entry is titled "Comfortably Numb: Honoring America's Right to a Free Press". 01:05 PM AKDT Approx. 44 min. Marie Brenner, "A Private War" Marie Brenner chronicled the last days of war correspondent Marie Colvin, who died in 2012 while ... Marie Brenner chronicled the last days of war correspondent Marie Colvin, who died in 2012 while covering the Syrian Civil War. 09:59 AM AKDT Approx. 7 min. Oral Histories George Colburn Interview on Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval Filmmaker and historian George Colburn described the interviews he conducted with World War II ... Filmmaker and historian George Colburn described the interviews he conducted with World War II veteran Samuel Sandoval for his documentary "Navajo Code Talkers: Journey of Remembrance." During World War II, the U.S. Marine Corps recruited Navajo Indians to create a code based on their unwritten Navajo language to secretly communicate operational plans.
06:17 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Journalists Discuss 2019 World Press Freedom Report The Washington Post and Reporters Without Borders co-hosted the 2019 World Press Freedom Index, a ... The Washington Post and Reporters Without Borders co-hosted the 2019 World Press Freedom Index, a report and study that examined press freedom around the world. Journalists and foreign diplomats discussed the findings, which included a downgrade for the United States, attributed to President Trump's rhetoric toward the media and concerns over the safety of journalists following the Capital Gazette newspaper shooting in Maryland. Norway, Finland and Sweden ranked in the top three while Eritrea, North Korea and Turkmenistan in the bottom three. The United States dropped three rankings, from 45 to 48, out 180 countries surveyed. 01:49 PM AKDT Approx. 45 min. Monica Muñoz Martinez, "The Injustice Never Leaves You" Brown University professor Monica Martinez provided a history of ethnic violence along the ... Brown University professor Monica Martinez provided a history of ethnic violence along the Texas-Mexico borderlands in the early 1900's. 10:06 AM AKDT Approx. 59 min. Oral Histories Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval Interview During World War II, the U.S. Marine Corps recruited Navajo Indians to create a code based on ... During World War II, the U.S. Marine Corps recruited Navajo Indians to create a code based on their unwritten language to help the military secretly communicate their operational plans. In a series of interviews, former Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval talked about his early life and World War II service. Conducted between 2004 and 2006, the interviews took place at Mr. Sandoval's home in Shiprock, New Mexico and on the island of Guam, one of several islands where he served during the war.
07:20 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 27 min. Journalists Discuss Relationship Between U.S. Intelligence Community & the Press A group of journalists discussed the relationship between the U.S. intelligence community and the ... A group of journalists discussed the relationship between the U.S. intelligence community and the press at an event hosted by George Mason University. 02:34 PM AKDT Approx. 50 min. Douglas Brinkley, "American Moonshot" Historian Douglas Brinkley recounted President Kennedy's commitment to space exploration and the ... Historian Douglas Brinkley recounted President Kennedy's commitment to space exploration and the 1969 moon landing. 11:05 AM AKDT Approx. 42 min. George H.W. Bush's Former Aides Three of George H.W. Bush's former aides recalled their years with him -- before, during and after ... Three of George H.W. Bush's former aides recalled their years with him -- before, during and after his time in the White House. This panel followed a conversation with James Baker, who served as secretary of state and White House chief of staff during the first Bush Administration. The George W. Bush Presidential Center hosted this event.
08:47 PM AKDT Approx. 2 hr. 9 min. Columbia University Forum on Immigrant Children Columbia University hosted a forum on immigration policy and how to protect immigrant children. ... Columbia University hosted a forum on immigration policy and how to protect immigrant children. NPR's Maria Hinojosa delivered the keynote about her experience as a child immigrating from Mexico and facing separation from her parents. Her speech was followed by a panel including the ACLU's lead attorney challenging the Trump administration's immigration policies and the executive director of the nation's largest immigrants' rights coalition. The annual Columbia University Dinkins Public Policy Forum began with remarks by former New York City Mayor David Dinkins. 03:24 PM AKDT Approx. 56 min. Taya Kyle, "American Spirit" Taya Kyle, widow of "American Sniper" Chris Kyle, shared stories of American spirit through people ... Taya Kyle, widow of "American Sniper" Chris Kyle, shared stories of American spirit through people she's met around the country. 11:47 AM AKDT Approx. 13 min. Mayowood Visit the home of Charles Mayo, the younger of the two Mayo brothers who started the Mayo Clinic. ... Visit the home of Charles Mayo, the younger of the two Mayo brothers who started the Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic Historic Properties Director Chuck Potter shared stories of the three generations of Mayos that lived in the home from 1911 to 1965.
10:56 PM AKDT Approx. 10 min. StudentCam - First Prize High School East This month we feature the winners of our StudentCam documentary competition. Our First Prize High ... This month we feature the winners of our StudentCam documentary competition. Our First Prize High School East winners are Ella Grace Rodriguez, Justin Whittingham and Luke Sand, 11th and 12th graders at Winter Park High School in Winter Park, Florida. Their Winning entry is titled "Comfortably Numb: Honoring America's Right to a Free Press". 04:20 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. Bettina Love, "We Want to Do More Than Survive" University of Georgia professor Bettina Love shared her thoughts on how educators, parents, and ... University of Georgia professor Bettina Love shared her thoughts on how educators, parents, and community leaders can advocate for "education freedom" for students through civic engagement and activism. 12:00 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. History Bookshelf Jim Rasenberger, "The Brilliant Disaster" Jim Rasenberger presents a history of the Bay of Pigs crisis. The failed military invasion of Cuba ... Jim Rasenberger presents a history of the Bay of Pigs crisis. The failed military invasion of Cuba in 1961 that was supported by the United States government resulted in the capture or death of over 1,000 men. The author examines the Kennedy administration's slow divulgement of American involvement in the attempted incursion, which included U.S. military planning and support for the 1,400 Cuban exiles that were trained by the Central Intelligence Agency. Jim Rasenberger spoke and responded to questions from members of the audience at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida.
11:06 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Johns Hopkins Discussion on Wildfires and Public Health Concerns The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health along with its Center for Injury Research and ... The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health along with its Center for Injury Research and Policy held a discussion on the wildfire season and public health concerns. Speakers included the former head of California's state firefighting service, who talked about recent wildfires in the state that had destroyed thousands of homes and some of the health risks to firefighters and residents in the region. Other speakers touched on health and safety concerns for homeowners in fire-prone areas and ways to mitigate their risks. 06:00 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. After Words Arthur Brooks, " Love Your Enemies" Former American Enterprise Institute president Arthur Brooks offered strategies on how to bridge ... Former American Enterprise Institute president Arthur Brooks offered strategies on how to bridge the political divide in America. He's interviewed by Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE). 01:00 PM AKDT Approx. 59 min. History of USS Olympia The President and CEO of Philadelphia's Independence Seaport Museum gave an illustrated talk ... The President and CEO of Philadelphia's Independence Seaport Museum gave an illustrated talk detailing the history of the USS Olympia, which is preserved and can be visited at their waterfront museum. The USS Olympia was commissioned by the United States Navy in 1895, eventually gaining fame for its role in the victory at Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. The ship was later chosen to bring the remains of the World War I Unknown Soldier home from France for internment at Arlington National Cemetery on Armistice Day, 1921.
12:09 AM AKDT Approx. 3 min. Newsmakers Matt Eyles on ACA The CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), a trade association of insurance companies, ... The CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), a trade association of insurance companies, talks about the proposed Medicare for All, Medicare drug prices, and the future of the Affordable Care Act. 07:00 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. Julie Albright, "Left to Their Own Devices" Julie Albright explored the intersection of social behavior and technology and argued that ... Julie Albright explored the intersection of social behavior and technology and argued that technology has created the largest generational gap thus far. 01:59 PM AKDT Approx. 49 min. The Civil War Comparing Civil War Theaters Author and historian Gary Gallagher analyzed the differences between the three major Civil War ... Author and historian Gary Gallagher analyzed the differences between the three major Civil War theaters. He argued that the battles held in the Eastern Theater had the greatest political and military impact on the outcome of the Civil War, making it the most important theater. This talk was part of a day-long conference hosted by the University of Virginia's Center for Civil War History.
12:12 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. Journalists Discuss Relationship Between U.S. Intelligence Community & the Press A group of journalists discussed the relationship between the U.S. intelligence community and the ... A group of journalists discussed the relationship between the U.S. intelligence community and the press at an event hosted by George Mason University. 08:00 PM AKDT Approx. 43 min. Anna Merlan, "Republic of Lies" Journalist Anna Merlan looked at how conspiracy theories take root in society. Journalist Anna Merlan looked at how conspiracy theories take root in society. 02:48 PM AKDT Approx. 12 min. Traveling While Black The "Traveling While Black" exhibit at the History Center of Olmsted County explains how African ... The "Traveling While Black" exhibit at the History Center of Olmsted County explains how African American travelers used Green Books to ensure safe travel across America during the 1940s and 1950s. Collections Manager Kevin Whaley talked about how the books highlighted safe establishments in both the south and the north.
01:40 AM AKDT Approx. 7 min. Democratic Weekly Address Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan delivered the Weekly Democratic Address highlighting the "For The ... Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan delivered the Weekly Democratic Address highlighting the "For The People Agenda" in the first 100 days of the 116th Congress. 08:43 PM AKDT Approx. 44 min. Hector Garcia, "Sex, Power, and Partisanship" University of Texas professor Hector Garcia explored why people hold certain political ideas ... University of Texas professor Hector Garcia explored why people hold certain political ideas through the lens of evolutionary science. 03:00 PM AKDT Approx. 58 min. The Civil War Jon Meacham on the Civil War Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Jon Meacham talked about what we can learn from ... Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Jon Meacham talked about what we can learn from history and how it can provide context for current events. He discussed his book, "The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels," which looks at the Civil War and other eras of turmoil in American history and argues that the nation has survived and improved. This talk was part of the American Civil War Museum's annual symposium at the Library of Virginia and co-hosted by the University of Virginia Center for Civil War History.
01:47 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Journalists Discuss 2019 World Press Freedom Report The Washington Post and Reporters Without Borders co-hosted the 2019 World Press Freedom Index, a ... The Washington Post and Reporters Without Borders co-hosted the 2019 World Press Freedom Index, a report and study that examined press freedom around the world. Journalists and foreign diplomats discussed the findings, which included a downgrade for the United States, attributed to President Trump's rhetoric toward the media and concerns over the safety of journalists following the Capital Gazette newspaper shooting in Maryland. Norway, Finland and Sweden ranked in the top three while Eritrea, North Korea and Turkmenistan in the bottom three. The United States dropped three rankings, from 45 to 48, out 180 countries surveyed. 09:27 PM AKDT Approx. 41 min. Hugh Fitzsimons, "A Rock Between Two Rivers" Hugh Fitzsimons reflected on the impact of fracking on his family's ranch. Hugh Fitzsimons reflected on the impact of fracking on his family's ranch. 03:58 PM AKDT Approx. 55 min. Lectures in History Late-20th Century Transformation of Work Georgetown University professor Joseph McCartin taught a class on the post-industrialization ... Georgetown University professor Joseph McCartin taught a class on the post-industrialization transformation of work, starting in the 1960s and continuing through the end of the 20th century. He described emerging technologies, such as bar codes and computers, which enabled global supply chains. He also talked about the move to shareholder capitalism, a decrease in union power, and an increase of wage inequality.
02:50 AM AKDT Approx. 9 min. StudentCam - Grand Prize All this month on C-SPAN we featured First and Second Prize winners of our StudentCam documentary ... All this month on C-SPAN we featured First and Second Prize winners of our StudentCam documentary competition. Our Grand Prize Winners, Mason Daugherty and Eli Scott, are 11th graders at Imagine International Academy of North Texas in McKinney, Texas. Their Winning entry is titled "What it means to Be American". 10:08 PM AKDT Approx. 56 min. Author Discussion on Writing Authors Steve Luxenberg and Helen Thorpe discussed their writing routines and the challenges faced ... Authors Steve Luxenberg and Helen Thorpe discussed their writing routines and the challenges faced by nonfiction authors. 04:53 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. Unionizing Women Garment Workers In the early 20th century, the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union was the largest women's ... In the early 20th century, the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union was the largest women's union in the world. It pushed to improve benefits for women in the clothing industry and inspired union action in other professions across the country. A panel of scholars looked at this union's historical significance along with the challenges its members faced in fighting for worker rights. They also described the role of minority women in the garment industry during this period. The New-York Historical Society's Center for Women's History hosted this discussion.
02:59 AM AKDT Approx. 3 hr. 4 min. LIVE Washington Journal 04/21/2019 11:04 PM AKDT Approx. 44 min. Marie Brenner, "A Private War" Marie Brenner chronicled the last days of war correspondent Marie Colvin, who died in 2012 while ... Marie Brenner chronicled the last days of war correspondent Marie Colvin, who died in 2012 while covering the Syrian Civil War. 05:59 PM AKDT Approx. 23 min. Reel America "Democracy at Work in Rural Puerto Rico" - 1942 This U.S. Agriculture Department film profiles the history, culture, and farm produce of the ... This U.S. Agriculture Department film profiles the history, culture, and farm produce of the Caribbean territory. The film emphasizes the self-reliant nature of Puerto Rican farmers and their families, the difficulties they face, and the assistance offered to them by USDA extension services.
06:03 AM AKDT Approx. 33 min. Newsmakers Matt Eyles on Health Insurance The CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), a trade association of insurance companies, ... The CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), a trade association of insurance companies, talks about the proposed Medicare for All, Medicare drug prices, and the future of the Affordable Care Act. 11:48 PM AKDT Approx. 45 min. Monica Muñoz Martinez, "The Injustice Never Leaves You" Brown University professor Monica Martinez provided a history of ethnic violence along the ... Brown University professor Monica Martinez provided a history of ethnic violence along the Texas-Mexico borderlands in the early 1900's. 06:22 PM AKDT Approx. 8 min. Driving Tour of Downtown Rochester Tour the city of Rochester, Minnesota in a trolley. Tour guide Dan Butterfass took our cameras on ... Tour the city of Rochester, Minnesota in a trolley. Tour guide Dan Butterfass took our cameras on a tour of downtown Rochester and the Mayo Clinic campus.
06:36 AM AKDT Approx. 18 min. StudentCam - Grand Prize All this month on C-SPAN we featured First and Second Prize winners of our StudentCam documentary ... All this month on C-SPAN we featured First and Second Prize winners of our StudentCam documentary competition. Our Grand Prize Winners, Mason Daugherty and Eli Scott, are 11th graders at Imagine International Academy of North Texas in McKinney, Texas. Their Winning entry is titled "What it means to Be American". 12:33 AM AKDT Approx. 52 min. Douglas Brinkley, "American Moonshot" Historian Douglas Brinkley recounted President Kennedy's commitment to space exploration and the ... Historian Douglas Brinkley recounted President Kennedy's commitment to space exploration and the 1969 moon landing. 06:30 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. U.S. Democracy & Foreign Policy Since 1919 Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joined Hoover Institution senior fellows Stephen ... Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joined Hoover Institution senior fellows Stephen Krasner and Niall Ferguson in a conversation analyzing the changing role of U.S. democracy in foreign policy over the past hundred years.
06:54 AM AKDT Approx. 33 min. Justice Clarence Thomas Speaks at Pepperdine Law U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was the featured speaker at Pepperdine University Law ... U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was the featured speaker at Pepperdine University Law School's 2019 annual dinner. He was joined in the discussion by Brittney Lane Kubisch, one of his law clerks for the 2017-18 term. The justice said he didn't plan on retiring and also answered questions on his selection process for clerks and his views on the role of faith in the judiciary. 01:25 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Timothy Carney, "Alienated America" The Washington Examiner's Tim Carney offered his thoughts on why the American dream is less ... The Washington Examiner's Tim Carney offered his thoughts on why the American dream is less attainable today. 07:52 PM AKDT Approx. 8 min. IBM in Rochester Thomas Watson Sr. founded International Business Machines (IBM) in 1911. Forty-five years later ... Thomas Watson Sr. founded International Business Machines (IBM) in 1911. Forty-five years later the company opened a manufacturing facility in Rochester, Minnesota. IBM Rochester's Senior State Executive Tory Johnson explained what brought IBM to southeastern Minnesota, and the innovations that came from this facility.
07:27 AM AKDT Approx. 9 hr. 33 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. 02:45 AM AKDT Approx. 5 min. Driving Tour of Downtown Rochester Tour the city of Rochester, Minnesota in a trolley. Tour guide Dan Butterfass took our cameras on ... Tour the city of Rochester, Minnesota in a trolley. Tour guide Dan Butterfass took our cameras on a tour of downtown Rochester and the Mayo Clinic campus. 08:00 PM AKDT Approx. 54 min. Lectures in History Late-20th Century Transformation of Work Georgetown University professor Joseph McCartin taught a class on the post-industrialization ... Georgetown University professor Joseph McCartin taught a class on the post-industrialization transformation of work, starting in the 1960s and continuing through the end of the 20th century. He described emerging technologies, such as bar codes and computers, which enabled global supply chains. He also talked about the move to shareholder capitalism, a decrease in union power, and an increase of wage inequality.
05:00 PM AKDT Approx. 3 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 02:50 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 25 min. Kyle Swenson, "Good Kids, Bad City" The Washington Post's Kyle Swenson reported on the wrongful conviction of three African-American ... The Washington Post's Kyle Swenson reported on the wrongful conviction of three African-American youth in Cleveland in the 1970s who served almost four decades in prison before being exonerated in 2014. 08:54 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Unionizing Women Garment Workers In the early 20th century, the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union was the largest women's ... In the early 20th century, the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union was the largest women's union in the world. It pushed to improve benefits for women in the clothing industry and inspired union action in other professions across the country. A panel of scholars looked at this union's historical significance along with the challenges its members faced in fighting for worker rights. They also described the role of minority women in the garment industry during this period. The New-York Historical Society's Center for Women's History hosted this discussion.
04:15 AM AKDT Approx. 46 min. History Bookshelf Cara Robertson, "The Trial of Lizzie Borden" Legal scholar Cara Robertson examined the murder trial of Lizzie Borden in 1893. The case received ... Legal scholar Cara Robertson examined the murder trial of Lizzie Borden in 1893. The case received international attention as Ms. Borden was tried for the murder of her father and step-mother in Falls River, Massachusetts. 10:01 PM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. History Bookshelf Jim Rasenberger, "The Brilliant Disaster" Jim Rasenberger presents a history of the Bay of Pigs crisis. The failed military invasion of Cuba ... Jim Rasenberger presents a history of the Bay of Pigs crisis. The failed military invasion of Cuba in 1961 that was supported by the United States government resulted in the capture or death of over 1,000 men. The author examines the Kennedy administration's slow divulgement of American involvement in the attempted incursion, which included U.S. military planning and support for the 1,400 Cuban exiles that were trained by the Central Intelligence Agency. Jim Rasenberger spoke and responded to questions from members of the audience at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida.
05:01 AM AKDT Approx. 59 min. Q&A Mark Cheathem Professor Mark Cheathem talked about his book," Andrew Jackson, Southerner." Topics included the ... Professor Mark Cheathem talked about his book," Andrew Jackson, Southerner." Topics included the 1828 presidential campaign between Presidents Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, and President Donald Trump's comparisons between himself and President Jackson. 11:01 PM AKDT Approx. 59 min. History of USS Olympia The President and CEO of Philadelphia's Independence Seaport Museum gave an illustrated talk ... The President and CEO of Philadelphia's Independence Seaport Museum gave an illustrated talk detailing the history of the USS Olympia, which is preserved and can be visited at their waterfront museum. The USS Olympia was commissioned by the United States Navy in 1895, eventually gaining fame for its role in the victory at Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. The ship was later chosen to bring the remains of the World War I Unknown Soldier home from France for internment at Arlington National Cemetery on Armistice Day, 1921.
06:00 AM AKDT Approx. 57 min. C-SPAN Cities Tour visits Rochester, MN C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Rochester, MN to feature its local authors. C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Rochester, MN to feature its local authors. 12:00 AM AKDT Approx. 49 min. The Civil War Comparing Civil War Theaters Author and historian Gary Gallagher analyzed the differences between the three major Civil War ... Author and historian Gary Gallagher analyzed the differences between the three major Civil War theaters. He argued that the battles held in the Eastern Theater had the greatest political and military impact on the outcome of the Civil War, making it the most important theater. This talk was part of a day-long conference hosted by the University of Virginia's Center for Civil War History.
12:49 AM AKDT Approx. 11 min. Minnesota Politics Minnesota's primary falls on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020 when voters in eleven states head to the ... Minnesota's primary falls on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020 when voters in eleven states head to the polls. Minnesota Public Radio Senior Reporter Catharine Richert explained why she thinks Minnesota may be a bell-weather state in 2020.
01:00 AM AKDT Approx. 18 min. Dwight D. Eisenhower's Leadership Susan Eisenhower talked about her grandfather Dwight D. Eisenhower and his leadership skills. Her ... Susan Eisenhower talked about her grandfather Dwight D. Eisenhower and his leadership skills. Her remarks were part of an all-day symposium commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day, which was co-hosted by the Eisenhower Institute and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society.
01:18 AM AKDT Approx. 50 min. Gen. Eisenhower & D-Day Naval Logistics The 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord is in 2019. It was on June 6, 1944 that Allied troops ... The 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord is in 2019. It was on June 6, 1944 that Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. In this program, naval historian Craig Symonds talked about Supreme Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower and the naval decisions that led to the D-Day victory. Mr. Symonds is the author of "Operation Neptune: The D-Day Landings and the Allied Invasion of Europe." The Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society co-hosted this event.
02:08 AM AKDT Approx. 55 min. U.S. Soldiers on D-Day John McManus talked about his book "The Dead and Those About to Die: D-Day - The Big Red One at ... John McManus talked about his book "The Dead and Those About to Die: D-Day - The Big Red One at Omaha Beach." He told the story of the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division, nicknamed "The Big Red One," and how they were the first combat soldiers to storm the Normandy beaches on June 6, 1944. The Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society co-hosted this event in commemoration of D-Day's 75th anniversary.
03:03 AM AKDT Approx. 57 min. Eisenhower's Legacy & D-Day The 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord is in 2019. It was on June 6, 1944 when Allied troops ... The 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord is in 2019. It was on June 6, 1944 when Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. In this program, a panel of World War II historians and Dwight D. Eisenhower scholars discussed the events of that day and Eisenhower's legacy as the operation's Supreme Commander. The Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society co-hosted this event.
04:00 AM AKDT Approx. 45 min. History Bookshelf Adam Winkler, "Gunfight" Adam Winkler talked about his book "Gunfight: The Battle Over the Right to Bear Arms in America." ... Adam Winkler talked about his book "Gunfight: The Battle Over the Right to Bear Arms in America." He was interviewed by Mr. Dunham and responded to questions from members of the audience. This presentation of the Texas Book Festival was held in the C-SPAN/Book TV Tent. The program concluded with festival information
04:45 AM AKDT Approx. 6 min. Oral Histories George Colburn Interview on Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval Filmmaker and historian George Colburn described the interviews he conducted with World War II ... Filmmaker and historian George Colburn described the interviews he conducted with World War II veteran Samuel Sandoval for his documentary "Navajo Code Talkers: Journey of Remembrance." During World War II, the U.S. Marine Corps recruited Navajo Indians to create a code based on their unwritten Navajo language to secretly communicate operational plans.
04:51 AM AKDT Approx. 59 min. Oral Histories Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval Interview During World War II, the U.S. Marine Corps recruited Navajo Indians to create a code based on ... During World War II, the U.S. Marine Corps recruited Navajo Indians to create a code based on their unwritten language to help the military secretly communicate their operational plans. In a series of interviews, former Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval talked about his early life and World War II service. Conducted between 2004 and 2006, the interviews took place at Mr. Sandoval's home in Shiprock, New Mexico and on the island of Guam, one of several islands where he served during the war.
05:50 AM AKDT Approx. 10 min. IBM in Rochester Thomas Watson Sr. founded International Business Machines (IBM) in 1911. Forty-five years later ... Thomas Watson Sr. founded International Business Machines (IBM) in 1911. Forty-five years later the company opened a manufacturing facility in Rochester, Minnesota. IBM Rochester's Senior State Executive Tory Johnson explained what brought IBM to southeastern Minnesota, and the innovations that came from this facility.
06:00 AM AKDT Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. The Civil War Confederate Deserter John Futch Gettysburg College history professor Peter Carmichael talked about Confederate soldier John Futch ... Gettysburg College history professor Peter Carmichael talked about Confederate soldier John Futch and why he chose to desert after the battle of Gettysburg. Mr. Carmichael is the author of "The War for the Common Soldier: How Men Thought, Fought, and Survived in Civil War Armies." The Virginia Museum of History & Culture hosted this event.
07:04 AM AKDT Approx. 12 hr. 56 min. American History TV People and events that help document the American Story. People and events that help document the American Story.