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6:00 PM HST Approx. 6 hr. 59 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 6:00 PM HST Approx. 6 hr. 38 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 6:00 PM HST Approx. 6 hr. 44 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
12:59 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 31 min. LIVE Washington Journal 08/14/2019 12:38 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. Conference on Student Athlete Health & Safety - Part 1 George Washington University and the Derek Sheely Foundation hosted a day-long conference on ... George Washington University and the Derek Sheely Foundation hosted a day-long conference on reducing injury risks among student athletes. This portion of the event featured remarks by National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Hainline and sports cardiologist Dr. Michael Emery. In addition, Ken and Kristen Sheely talked about their son Derek, who died from a traumatic brain injury sustained during college football practice in 2011. 12:44 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. Lectures in History Dwight Eisenhower and 1950s Political Advertising Purdue University professor Kathryn Brownell taught a class about political advertising in the ... Purdue University professor Kathryn Brownell taught a class about political advertising in the 1950s, highlighting Dwight Eisenhower's presidential campaigns. She compared radio and early televised ads and examines what components made them successful.
3:30 AM HST Approx. 30 min. LIVE Washington Journal 08/14/2019 2:06 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. Conference on Student Athlete Health & Safety - Part 2 George Washington University and the Derek Sheely Foundation hosted a day-long conference on ... George Washington University and the Derek Sheely Foundation hosted a day-long conference on reducing injury risks among student athletes. This portion of the event featured remarks by Barrow Concussion and Brain Injury Center Director Dr. Javier Cardenas and Uniformed Services University Military and Emergency Medicine Chair Col. Francis O'Connor, MD. 2:00 AM HST Approx. 47 min. Reconstruction and Jim Crow Laws Historian Henry Louis Gates talked about Reconstruction, which lasted from the end of the Civil ... Historian Henry Louis Gates talked about Reconstruction, which lasted from the end of the Civil War until 1877, the amendments passed during this time to promote equality for African Americans, and the subsequent Jim Crow laws and other measures used in southern states to re-establish white supremacy. The National Constitution Center hosted this event.
4:00 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. President Trump Remarks on American Energy and Manufacturing President Trump traveled to Monaca, Pennsylvania and delivered remarks at Shell Pennsylvania ... President Trump traveled to Monaca, Pennsylvania and delivered remarks at Shell Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex regarding American energy & manufacturing. 3:46 AM HST Approx. 53 min. Conference on Student Athlete Health & Safety - Part 3 George Washington University and the Derek Sheely Foundation hosted a day-long conference on ... George Washington University and the Derek Sheely Foundation hosted a day-long conference on reducing injury risks among student athletes. This portion of the event featured remarks by Volt Athletics Head of Sports Science Joe Eisenmann, insurance industry risk consultant Lee Gaby, USA Football Director of Coaching Michael Krueger and Practice Like Pros founder Terry O'Neil. The panel, moderated by the Aspen Institute's Jon Solomon, focused on best practices for high school football health. 2:47 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 48 min. Reconstruction and the U.S. Supreme Court Legal historian Paul Finkelman and Harvard law professor Randall Kennedy presented talks on the ... Legal historian Paul Finkelman and Harvard law professor Randall Kennedy presented talks on the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the Reconstruction era. Paul Finkelman detailed why he believes that the Supreme Court, "sabotaged Reconstruction," and Professor Kennedy discussed the 1875 Civil Rights Act and an 1883 court decision that invalidated public accommodation sections of the law. This program is part of two-day symposium on Reconstruction hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society.
5:05 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. LIVE Millennium Challenge Corp CEO Discusses U.S. Foreign Aid Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Sean Cairncross discusses the future of the agency and U.S. ... Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Sean Cairncross discusses the future of the agency and U.S. foreign aid. 4:39 AM HST Approx. 48 min. Conference on Student Athlete Health & Safety - Part 4 George Washington University and the Derek Sheely Foundation hosted a day-long conference on ... George Washington University and the Derek Sheely Foundation hosted a day-long conference on reducing injury risks among student athletes. This portion of the event continued the discussion on best practices, focusing on emergency action plans, concussions, and physical and mental well-being. The Aspen Institute's Jon Solomon moderated the panel. 4:35 AM HST Approx. 47 min. Voting Rights & Historians in the Courtroom Clemson University history professor Vernon Burton recalled his experiences as an expert witness ... Clemson University history professor Vernon Burton recalled his experiences as an expert witness for plaintiffs in voting rights cases in South Carolina and Texas. Professor Burton also discussed the Reconstruction era and constitutional amendments that were intended to expand and protect voting rights. This talk is part of two-day symposium on Reconstruction hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society.
6:05 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 2 min. Former Military Leaders on the U.S.-Japan Alliance Former leaders of the U.S. and Japanese militaries talked about the U.S.-Japanese alliance and its ... Former leaders of the U.S. and Japanese militaries talked about the U.S.-Japanese alliance and its strategy to respond to regional and global security challenges. Among the speakers were former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Adm. Michael Mullen and former Director of National Intelligence Adm. Dennis Blair. Topic of discussion included China's military, maritime security in the Asia Pacific region, Japan-South Korea tensions and the future of the U.S-Japan military alliance. 5:27 AM HST Approx. 21 min. Conference on Student Athlete Health & Safety - Part 5 George Washington University and the Derek Sheely Foundation hosted a day-long conference on ... George Washington University and the Derek Sheely Foundation hosted a day-long conference on reducing injury risks among student athletes. This portion closed out the event, acknowledging the work Penn State University has done in the area of research for traumatic brain injury. 5:22 AM HST Approx. 32 min. Impeachment of Andrew Johnson in Popular Culture University of California, Irvine English professor Brook Thomas delivered a talk titled "The ... University of California, Irvine English professor Brook Thomas delivered a talk titled "The Politics of Popular Portrayals of Andrew Johnson's Impeachment." Professor Thomas discussed three examples: Thomas Dixon, Jr.'s 1905 novel "The Clansman," the 1942 Hollywood film "Tennessee Johnson" and the impeachment story as told by Senator John F. Kennedy in his 1957 Pulitzer Prize winning book "Profiles in Courage." This was part of two-day symposium on Reconstruction hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society.
8:07 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 7 min. Hudson Institute Discussion on Nuclear Security Policy The Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, hosted a discussion focusing on congressional oversight of ... The Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, hosted a discussion focusing on congressional oversight of nuclear security and arms control. Speakers included representatives from the Arms Control Association, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and Partnership for a Secure America. Speakers also talked about funding for nuclear security programs and nuclear cooperation agreements with other nations. 5:48 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 24 min. Senate Finance Hearing on United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to examine the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade ... The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to examine the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, along with a panel of trade and industry representatives, discussed how the USMCA could impact the average American, as well as how it differs from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which was established in 1994. 5:54 AM HST Approx. 13 min. Canadian Border During Reconstruction Manhattan College professor Adam Arenson talked about his research project examining the lives of ... Manhattan College professor Adam Arenson talked about his research project examining the lives of slaves who escaped to Canada and what factors motivated them to stay or return to the United States during the Reconstruction era. This interview was recorded at the Organization of American Historians annual meeting in Philadelphia.
10:14 AM HST Approx. 50 min. Hudson Institute Discussion on Defense Technology & Military Superiority Michael Griffin, Defense under secretary for research & engineering, spoke about concerns with ... Michael Griffin, Defense under secretary for research & engineering, spoke about concerns with countries using hypersonic weapons technology. His comments came during a discussion on American defense technology and capabilities at the Hudson Institute. 8:12 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. Atlantic Council Discussion on Climate Change The Atlantic Council hosted a panel discussion with climate journalists on covering climate change ... The Atlantic Council hosted a panel discussion with climate journalists on covering climate change and the energy industry. Journalists from Time Magazine, Reuters and Quartz discussed their work and some of the challenges of covering climate issues and the changing global energy landscape. 6:07 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. The Civil War Slavery and Reconstruction in the West University of Washington historian Quintard Taylor explored slavery, the abolition movement, and ... University of Washington historian Quintard Taylor explored slavery, the abolition movement, and Reconstruction in the West, focusing on Kansas and Missouri before and after the Civil War. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this talk.
11:04 AM HST Approx. 13 min. Interview with C-SPAN Teacher Fellow Eleanor Green A conversation with C-SPAN 2019 Teacher Fellow Eleanor Green on her experience, her school, ... A conversation with C-SPAN 2019 Teacher Fellow Eleanor Green on her experience, her school, students and classes she teaches and where in Washington she would like to bring her students for a special lesson. 9:46 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 9 min. Center for the National Interest Discussion on Ukraine Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst joined the Center for the National Interest in ... Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst joined the Center for the National Interest in Washington, DC, to discuss the future of Ukraine. Mr. Herbst also addressed the political agenda of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the ongoing conflict with Russia. Former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Canadian Affairs Richard Burt moderated the discussion. 7:21 AM HST Approx. 47 min. Reconstruction and Jim Crow Laws Historian Henry Louis Gates talked about Reconstruction, which lasted from the end of the Civil ... Historian Henry Louis Gates talked about Reconstruction, which lasted from the end of the Civil War until 1877, the amendments passed during this time to promote equality for African Americans, and the subsequent Jim Crow laws and other measures used in southern states to re-establish white supremacy. The National Constitution Center hosted this event.
11:17 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 33 min. Discussion on Disinformation Campaigns The Wilson Center, along with the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the University of ... The Wilson Center, along with the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the University of Washington, hosted a discussion in Washington, DC, on disinformation campaigns and potential ways to combat them. Panelists provided a historical overview of disinformation campaigns, assessed current patterns in disinformation and discussed the potential challenges that lie ahead. CNN anchor Kate Bolduan moderated the discussion. 10:55 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. Health Care Cybersecurity Discussion The Senate Cybersecurity Caucus held a discussion on cyber threats facing the health care ... The Senate Cybersecurity Caucus held a discussion on cyber threats facing the health care industry. Two experts outlined examples of risks and policy recommendations to address them. These risks include insider threats and ransomware attacks at hospitals, hacking of medical devices and privacy challenges with health care apps. 8:08 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 49 min. Reconstruction and the U.S. Supreme Court Legal historian Paul Finkelman and Harvard law professor Randall Kennedy presented talks on the ... Legal historian Paul Finkelman and Harvard law professor Randall Kennedy presented talks on the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the Reconstruction era. Paul Finkelman detailed why he believes that the Supreme Court, "sabotaged Reconstruction," and Professor Kennedy discussed the 1875 Civil Rights Act and an 1883 court decision that invalidated public accommodation sections of the law. This program is part of two-day symposium on Reconstruction hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society.
1:50 PM HST Approx. 10 min. Interview with C-SPAN Teacher Fellow Maureen McGuirl A conversation with C-SPAN 2019 Teacher Fellow Maureen McGuirl on her experience, her school, ... A conversation with C-SPAN 2019 Teacher Fellow Maureen McGuirl on her experience, her school, students and classes she teaches and where in Washington she would like to bring her students for a special lesson. 11:55 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 39 min. Japan-South Korea Trade Discussion - Panel 1 The Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC hosted a series of panel discussions on Japan-South ... The Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC hosted a series of panel discussions on Japan-South Korea trade relations. This portion of the event included keynote remarks by Marc Knapper, the deputy assistant secretary of State for Korea and Japan. Following his remarks, a panel of Asia policy experts discussed the implications of the current trade dispute between Japan and South Korea. 9:57 AM HST Approx. 47 min. Voting Rights & Historians in the Courtroom Clemson University history professor Vernon Burton recalled his experiences as an expert witness ... Clemson University history professor Vernon Burton recalled his experiences as an expert witness for plaintiffs in voting rights cases in South Carolina and Texas. Professor Burton also discussed the Reconstruction era and constitutional amendments that were intended to expand and protect voting rights. This talk is part of two-day symposium on Reconstruction hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society.
2:00 PM HST Approx. 59 min. Millennium Challenge Corp CEO Discusses U.S. Foreign Aid Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Sean Cairncross spoke about the future of the agency, U.S. ... Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Sean Cairncross spoke about the future of the agency, U.S. foreign aid, and global development at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. The Millennium Challenge Corporation is a U.S. foreign aid agency established in 2004 that is independent of the State Department and USAID. 1:34 PM HST Approx. 12 min. Interview with C-SPAN Teacher Fellow Zachariah Lowe A conversation with C-SPAN 2019 Teacher Fellow Zachariah Lowe on his experience, his school, ... A conversation with C-SPAN 2019 Teacher Fellow Zachariah Lowe on his experience, his school, students and classes he teaches and where in Washington he would like to bring his students for a special lesson. 10:44 AM HST Approx. 32 min. Impeachment of Andrew Johnson in Popular Culture University of California, Irvine English professor Brook Thomas delivered a talk titled "The ... University of California, Irvine English professor Brook Thomas delivered a talk titled "The Politics of Popular Portrayals of Andrew Johnson's Impeachment." Professor Thomas discussed three examples: Thomas Dixon, Jr.'s 1905 novel "The Clansman," the 1942 Hollywood film "Tennessee Johnson" and the impeachment story as told by Senator John F. Kennedy in his 1957 Pulitzer Prize winning book "Profiles in Courage." This was part of two-day symposium on Reconstruction hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society.
2:59 PM HST Approx. 3 hr. 1 min. Washington Journal Open Phones Viewers discuss issues facing several U.S. cities. Viewers discuss issues facing several U.S. cities. 1:46 PM HST Approx. 15 min. British Secretary of State for International Trade Elizabeth Truss on U.S.-U.K. Relations Elizabeth Truss, British Secretary of State for International Trade spoke about the United ... Elizabeth Truss, British Secretary of State for International Trade spoke about the United Kingdom's relationship with the U.S. She also discussed Brexit and economic opportunities for the two nations regarding trade. Secretary Truss delivered her remarks at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. 11:16 AM HST Approx. 12 min. Canadian Border During Reconstruction Manhattan College professor Adam Arenson talked about his research project examining the lives of ... Manhattan College professor Adam Arenson talked about his research project examining the lives of slaves who escaped to Canada and what factors motivated them to stay or return to the United States during the Reconstruction era. This interview was recorded at the Organization of American Historians annual meeting in Philadelphia.
6:00 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 25 min. Hoover Institution - Threats to Free and Open Societies Former Trump administration National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster joined a Hoover Institution ... Former Trump administration National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster joined a Hoover Institution discussion at Stanford University, on threats to free and open societies. Other panelists included Scottish historian Niall Ferguson and his wife Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a Muslim women's rights activist. 2:01 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. Robby Soave, "Panic Attack - Young Radicals in the Age of Trump" Journalist Robby Soave reported on the rise in millennial activism in America. Journalist Robby Soave reported on the rise in millennial activism in America. 11:28 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. The Civil War Slavery and Reconstruction in the West University of Washington historian Quintard Taylor explored slavery, the abolition movement, and ... University of Washington historian Quintard Taylor explored slavery, the abolition movement, and Reconstruction in the West, focusing on Kansas and Missouri before and after the Civil War. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this talk.
7:25 PM HST Approx. 11 min. Interview with C-SPAN Teacher Fellow Zachariah Lowe A conversation with C-SPAN 2019 Teacher Fellow Zachariah Lowe on his experience, his school, ... A conversation with C-SPAN 2019 Teacher Fellow Zachariah Lowe on his experience, his school, students and classes he teaches and where in Washington he would like to bring his students for a special lesson. 3:35 PM HST Approx. 33 min. Discussion with Authors of Political Memoirs The authors of forthcoming political memoirs discussed their books. They included Samantha Power, ... The authors of forthcoming political memoirs discussed their books. They included Samantha Power, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN; Ambassador Susan Rice, former National Security Advisor; and Virginia State Senator Janet Howell. 12:42 PM HST Approx. 46 min. Reconstruction and Jim Crow Laws Historian Henry Louis Gates talked about Reconstruction, which lasted from the end of the Civil ... Historian Henry Louis Gates talked about Reconstruction, which lasted from the end of the Civil War until 1877, the amendments passed during this time to promote equality for African Americans, and the subsequent Jim Crow laws and other measures used in southern states to re-establish white supremacy. The National Constitution Center hosted this event.
7:36 PM HST Approx. 3 hr. Washington Journal Open Phones Viewers discuss issues facing several U.S. cities. Viewers discuss issues facing several U.S. cities. 4:08 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 26 min. Joshua Muravchik, "Heaven on Earth" Joshua Muravchik talked about the rise, fall, and current re-emergence of socialism around the ... Joshua Muravchik talked about the rise, fall, and current re-emergence of socialism around the world. 1:28 PM HST Approx. 32 min. Impeachment of Andrew Johnson in Popular Culture University of California, Irvine English professor Brook Thomas delivered a talk titled "The ... University of California, Irvine English professor Brook Thomas delivered a talk titled "The Politics of Popular Portrayals of Andrew Johnson's Impeachment." Professor Thomas discussed three examples: Thomas Dixon, Jr.'s 1905 novel "The Clansman," the 1942 Hollywood film "Tennessee Johnson" and the impeachment story as told by Senator John F. Kennedy in his 1957 Pulitzer Prize winning book "Profiles in Courage." This was part of two-day symposium on Reconstruction hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society.
10:36 PM HST Approx. 58 min. Millennium Challenge Corp CEO Discusses U.S. Foreign Aid Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Sean Cairncross spoke about the future of the agency, U.S. ... Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Sean Cairncross spoke about the future of the agency, U.S. foreign aid, and global development at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. The Millennium Challenge Corporation is a U.S. foreign aid agency established in 2004 that is independent of the State Department and USAID. 5:34 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Profile of Authors Jeanne Safer and Richard Brookhiser Book TV visited the home of authors Jeanne Safer and Richard Brookhiser to discuss how they ... Book TV visited the home of authors Jeanne Safer and Richard Brookhiser to discuss how they maintain their relationship despite their opposite political views. 2:00 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 35 min. U.S. Politics & Government in the 1790s Historians examined the early years of the new federal government, and the politics of the 1790s. ... Historians examined the early years of the new federal government, and the politics of the 1790s. This was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called "Remaking American Political History."
11:34 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 25 min. Hoover Institution - Threats to Free and Open Societies Former Trump administration National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster joined a Hoover Institution ... Former Trump administration National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster joined a Hoover Institution discussion at Stanford University, on threats to free and open societies. Other panelists included Scottish historian Niall Ferguson and his wife Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a Muslim women's rights activist. 6:49 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 49 min. Peter Wehner, "The Death of Politics" Former George W. Bush administration senior advisor Peter Wehner offered his thoughts on how to ... Former George W. Bush administration senior advisor Peter Wehner offered his thoughts on how to reverse what he calls the downhill slide of America's political system. 3:35 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. BackStory Podcast Behind-the-Scenes BackStory hosts Brian Balogh and Nathan Connolly gave a behind-the-scenes look at their weekly ... BackStory hosts Brian Balogh and Nathan Connolly gave a behind-the-scenes look at their weekly podcast. They were joined by a former staff member and a regular guest. This was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called Remaking American Political History.
12:59 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 5 min. LIVE Washington Journal 08/15/2019 8:38 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. Robby Soave, "Panic Attack - Young Radicals in the Age of Trump" Journalist Robby Soave reported on the rise in millennial activism in America. Journalist Robby Soave reported on the rise in millennial activism in America. 5:15 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Latino Americans & U.S. Politics Historians discussed the role, impact and voting trends of Latino Americans in U.S. political ... Historians discussed the role, impact and voting trends of Latino Americans in U.S. political history. This talk was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called Remaking American Political History.
4:04 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 27 min. Discussion on Disinformation Campaigns The Wilson Center, along with the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the University of ... The Wilson Center, along with the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the University of Washington, hosted a discussion in Washington, DC, on disinformation campaigns and potential ways to combat them. Panelists provided a historical overview of disinformation campaigns, assessed current patterns in disinformation and discussed the potential challenges that lie ahead. CNN anchor Kate Bolduan moderated the discussion. 10:12 PM HST Approx. 33 min. Discussion with Authors of Political Memoirs The authors of forthcoming political memoirs discussed their books. They included Samantha Power, ... The authors of forthcoming political memoirs discussed their books. They included Samantha Power, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN; Ambassador Susan Rice, former National Security Advisor; and Virginia State Senator Janet Howell. 6:46 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Religious Influence on U.S. Politics Historians talked about religious influence on U.S. politics and foreign policy in the 20th ... Historians talked about religious influence on U.S. politics and foreign policy in the 20th century. This was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called Remaking American Political History.
6:31 AM HST Approx. 3 hr. 3 min. LIVE U.S. Election Assistance Commission Meeting on Security The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) holds a meeting with state election directors, ... The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) holds a meeting with state election directors, government representatives and international technology companies on election security and voting system certification. 10:45 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 26 min. Joshua Muravchik, "Heaven on Earth" Joshua Muravchik talked about the rise, fall, and current re-emergence of socialism around the ... Joshua Muravchik talked about the rise, fall, and current re-emergence of socialism around the world. 8:16 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 36 min. U.S. Politics & Government in the 1790s Historians examined the early years of the new federal government, and the politics of the 1790s. ... Historians examined the early years of the new federal government, and the politics of the 1790s. This was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called "Remaking American Political History."
9:34 AM HST Approx. 8 hr. 26 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 12:11 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Profile of Authors Jeanne Safer and Richard Brookhiser Book TV visited the home of authors Jeanne Safer and Richard Brookhiser to discuss how they ... Book TV visited the home of authors Jeanne Safer and Richard Brookhiser to discuss how they maintain their relationship despite their opposite political views. 9:52 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 39 min. BackStory Podcast Behind-the-Scenes BackStory hosts Brian Balogh and Nathan Connolly gave a behind-the-scenes look at their weekly ... BackStory hosts Brian Balogh and Nathan Connolly gave a behind-the-scenes look at their weekly podcast. They were joined by a former staff member and a regular guest. This was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called Remaking American Political History.
1:26 AM HST Approx. 2 hr. 5 min. Peter Wehner, "The Death of Politics" Former George W. Bush administration senior advisor Peter Wehner offered his thoughts on how to ... Former George W. Bush administration senior advisor Peter Wehner offered his thoughts on how to reverse what he calls the downhill slide of America's political system. 11:31 PM HST Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Latino Americans & U.S. Politics Historians discussed the role, impact and voting trends of Latino Americans in U.S. political ... Historians discussed the role, impact and voting trends of Latino Americans in U.S. political history. This talk was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called Remaking American Political History.
3:31 AM HST Approx. 38 min. LIVE Campaign 2020 Beto O'Rourke Speech in El Paso 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke resumes his campaign with an address in his ... 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke resumes his campaign with an address in his hometown of El Paso, Texas. He suspended his presidential run for nearly two weeks in response to the mass shooting in El Paso. 1:03 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Religious Influence on U.S. Politics Historians talked about religious influence on U.S. politics and foreign policy in the 20th ... Historians talked about religious influence on U.S. politics and foreign policy in the 20th century. This was part of a two-day Purdue University conference called Remaking American Political History.
4:09 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. Panel on Prosecuting Hate Crimes at Justice Department Combating Anti-Semitism Summit The Justice Department held a day-long summit on combating anti-Semitism. In this panel, Justice ... The Justice Department held a day-long summit on combating anti-Semitism. In this panel, Justice Department officials talked about efforts to prosecute hate crimes. State Department Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Elan Carr and Rabbi Abba Cohen delivered remarks before the start of the panel discussion. 2:33 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Refugee Act of 1980 A group of former government officials and refugee rights advocates discussed the Refugee Act of ... A group of former government officials and refugee rights advocates discussed the Refugee Act of 1980, the history of refugee policy prior to 1980, and refugee issues over the past 40 years. On March 17, 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed the Refugee Act after it was unanimously passed by the U.S. Senate and had bipartisan support in the House. The act raised the annual ceiling for refugees allowed in the United States, established the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and created a process for addressing refugee emergencies. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum and the refugee assistance organization HIAS hosted this event.
5:25 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 38 min. Senate Foreign Relations Hearing on Arms Export Control The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on international defense cooperation and the ... The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on international defense cooperation and the Arms Export Control Act. Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs R. Clarke Cooper testified on the administration's decision to declare a state of emergency with an arms sale to Saudi Arabia. 3:53 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. Origins of the Refugee Act of 1980 A group of former government officials who helped write and implement the Refugee Act of 1980 ... A group of former government officials who helped write and implement the Refugee Act of 1980 discussed the reasons behind the creation of the legislation, and how these issues are still with us today. The Refugee Act of 1980 raised the annual ceiling for refugees allowed in the U.S., created a process for addressing refugee emergencies, and established the State Department's Office of Refugee Resettlement. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum and the refugee assistance organization HIAS hosted this event.
7:03 AM HST Approx. 10 hr. 57 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 5:21 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Implementation of the Refugee Act of 1980 Former government officials who helped to implement the Refugee Act of 1980 discussed challenges ... Former government officials who helped to implement the Refugee Act of 1980 discussed challenges they faced with refugee admissions, the impact of public opinion, and lessons learned in light of the current day refugee concerns. On March 17, 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed the Refugee Act after it was unanimously passed by the U.S. Senate and had bipartisan support in the House. The act raised the annual ceiling for refugees allowed in the United States, established the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and created a process for addressing refugee emergencies. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum and the refugee assistance organization HIAS hosted this event.
6:24 AM HST Approx. 31 min. Reel America "Open Arms" - 1980 This 1980 film on immigration was directed by Robert Newman and funded by the United Church Board ... This 1980 film on immigration was directed by Robert Newman and funded by the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries, which was associated with the United Church of Christ. It includes audio recordings of Americans expressing opinions in favor of and against immigration, and scenes of the U.S.- Mexico border, immigrants in New York City, and a Cuban refugee camp in Pennsylvania.
6:55 AM HST Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. Lectures in History Post-Vietnam War Refugees University of Michigan professor Melissa Borja taught a class about Southeast Asian migration to ... University of Michigan professor Melissa Borja taught a class about Southeast Asian migration to the United States and post-Vietnam War refugees. She examined how laws and public opinion have changed over the past five decades and emphasized the difference between immigrants and refugees.
8:06 AM HST Approx. 9 hr. 54 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.