Upcoming Programs

In Depth with Dave Zirin

Author and sport writer Dave Zirin will talk about his books and take viewer questions on Sunday, Feb. 3rd, from Noon-3pm ET. Mr. Zirin is the author of “What’s My Name, Fool?,” "Game Over," and the recently published “Jim Brown: Last Man Standing.”
After Words with Sebastian Gorka

Former Trump administration strategist Sebastian Gorka offers his thoughts on how the U.S. can strengthen its national security. He’s interviewed by former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs in the Bush administration Paula Dobriansky.

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In Depth with David Corn

David Corn, Washington bureau chief for Mother Jones magazine, talked about his books and took viewer questions. Mr. Corn is the author of Blond Ghost, Showdown, and the recently published Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin’s War on America and the Election…
After Words with Reniqua Allen

Reniqua Allen examined whether the “American Dream” is still attainable. She was interviewed by The Root editor-in-chief Danielle Belton.

Book TV Schedule

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Saturday
8:00AM ESTChristine Lagorio-Chafkin, We Are the NerdsJournalist Christine Lagorio-Chafkin reported on the growth and culture of…
9:00AM ESTJeremy Smith, Breaking and EnteringJeremy Smith explored the life of a hacker known as "Alien."…
10:00AM ESTKathleen Hall Jamieson, Cyber-WarPolitical communication scholar Kathleen Hall Jamieson examined Russian…
11:10AM ESTSimon Winchester, The PerfectionistsSimon Winchester provided a history of technology; from the Industrial…
11:59AM ESTBook TVNon-fiction books and authors.…
2:00PM ESTQ&A Francisco CantuFormer U.S. Border Patrol agent, Francisco Cantú, discussed his book,…
3:00PM ESTLindsey Hilsum, In ExtremisLindsey Hilsum talked about the life and death of war correspondent Marie…
4:10PM ESTDiscussion on the U.S. Prison SystemShane Bauer, author of "American Prison: A Reporter's Undercover Journey…
5:00PM ESTLara Bazelon, RectifyFormer Loyola Law School Project for the Innocent director Lara Bazelon…
6:10PM ESTKaren Swallow Prior, On Reading WellLiberty University English professor Karen Prior talked about the value in…
7:00PM ESTGregory Jaczko, Confessions of a Rogue Nuclear RegulatorGregory Jaczko recounted his time with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,…
8:00PM ESTFree Minds Book ClubBookTV covered Free Minds Book Club monthly meeting which takes place at…
9:35PM ESTOren Cass, The Once and Future WorkerOren Cass of the Manhattan Institute took a critical look at U.S. labor…
10:00PM ESTAfter WordsAuthors of the latest nonfiction books are interviewed by journalists,…
11:00PM ESTAuthors on Race in AmericaApril Ryan, author and Washington Bureau Chief for American Urban Radio…
Sunday
1:00AM ESTYoram Hazony, The Virtue of NationalismYoram Hazony argued that having a world of independent nations is…
2:15AM ESTWriting For and About Black GirlsYoung adult authors Renee Watson, Ibi Zoboi, Rita Williams-Garcia, and…
3:15AM ESTJack Miles, 'God in the Qur'anPulitzer prize-winning author Jack Miles discussed the God of Islam, the…
4:30AM ESTElaine Pagels, Why ReligionPrinceton University religion professor Elaine Pagels examined the role of…
5:17AM ESTMichael Sokolove, The Last Temptation of Rick PitinoBook TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed…
5:30AM ESTDerek Leebaert, Grand ImprovisationDerek Leebaert examined the struggle for global leadership between the…
6:30AM ESTAndrew Roberts, ChurchillHistorian Andrew Roberts recalled the life of Winston Churchill.…
7:30AM ESTDiscussion on True CrimeAuthors Peter Hellman, Kirk Wallace Johnson, and Paige Williams talked…
8:40AM ESTDeirdre McCloskey on SocialismAuthor and economics professor, Deirdre McCloskey, discussed whether it's…
10:01AM ESTBook TVNon-fiction books and authors.…
12:00PM ESTAfter Words Reniqua Allen, It Was All a DreamReniqua Allen examined whether the "American Dream" is attainable today.…
1:00PM ESTAlan Greenspan & Adrian Wooldridge, Capitalism in AmericaFormer Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and the Economist's Adrian…
2:15PM ESTFree Minds Book ClubBookTV covered Free Minds Book Club monthly meeting which takes place at…
4:00PM ESTSusan Orlean, The Library BookNew Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean recounted the Los Angeles Public…
5:00PM ESTMichael Koncewicz, They Said No to NixonMichael Koncewicz looked at members of the Nixon administration who…
6:00PM ESTSeth Blumenthal, Children of the Silent MajoritySeth Blumenthal explained how youth participation in the Republican Party…
7:00PM ESTJohn Carlin, Dawn of the Code WarJohn Carlin, former Assistant Attorney General for National Security,…
8:15PM ESTMartine Kalaw, Illegal Among UsMartine Kalaw recounted her journey to becoming a U.S. citizen.…
9:00PM ESTAfter WordsAuthors of the latest nonfiction books are interviewed by journalists,…
10:00PM ESTAndrew Delbanco, The War Before the WarAndrew Delbanco, American studies professor at Columbia University,…
11:00PM ESTSohaila Abdulali, What We Talk About When We Talk About RapeSohaila Abdulali, a survivor of rape, examined societal views on sexual…
Monday
12:00AM ESTBook TVNon-fiction books and authors.…
1:00AM ESTDiscussion on Democracy and Rural AmericaProfessors Loka Ashwood and Katie Cahill examined the relationship between…
2:00AM ESTDeborah Blum, The Poison SquadDeborah Blum, director of the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT,…
3:00AM ESTAfter WordsAuthors of the latest nonfiction books are interviewed by journalists,…
4:00AM ESTAntony Beevor, The Battle of ArnhemMilitary historian Antony Beevor provided a history of the Battle of…
5:00AM ESTDouglas Mastriano, Thunder in the ArgonneDouglas Mastriano talked about the defense of the Argonne Forest and Meuse…
6:16AM ESTCall-in with Michael Beschloss, Presidents of WarPresidential historian Michael Beschloss examined the complex decisions a…
6:50AM ESTKristen Ghodsee, Why Women Have Better Sex Under SocialismRussian and European Studies professor Kristen Ghodsee explored whether…
8:30AM ESTBen Macintyre, The Spy and the TraitorBen Macintyre reported on a high-ranking KGB spy, Oleg Gordievsky, who…
9:32AM ESTSteve Usdin, Bureau of SpiesBook TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Steve…
9:40AM ESTDavid Blight, Frederick DouglassYale University history professor David Blight recalled the life of public…
10:45AM ESTDonna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, and Minyon Moore, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered PoliticsPolitical insiders Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, and…
12:21PM ESTEileen Rivers, Beyond the CallBook TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed…
12:30PM ESTAfter Words Sebastian Gorka, Why We FightFormer Trump Administration strategist Sebastian Gorka offers his thoughts…
1:30PM ESTJohn Prendergast, Fidel Bafilemba, Ryan Gosling, Congo StoriesJohn Prendergast, Fidel Bafilemba, Chou Chou Namegabe, and Ryan Gosling…
2:45PM ESTRichard Brookhiser, John MarshallThe National Review's Richard Brookhiser recalled the life of the Supreme…
3:42PM ESTDavid Margolick, The Promise and the DreamBook TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed David…
4:00PM ESTAuthors on Race in AmericaApril Ryan, author and Washington Bureau Chief for American Urban Radio…
6:00PM ESTStanley McChrystal, LeadersRetired General Stanley McChrystal profiled 13 leaders and the lessons…
6:45PM ESTSen. Kamala Harris, The Truths We HoldDemocratic Senator Kamala Harris of California recalls her upbringing and…
8:30PM ESTAfter Words Stephen Moore, TrumponomicsEconomist Stephen Moore discusses the economic policies of the Trump…
9:30PM ESTCarmen Segarra, NoncompliantFormer Federal Reserve examiner Carmen Segarra talked about the close…
10:30PM ESTFree Minds Book ClubBookTV covered Free Minds Book Club monthly meeting which takes place at…
Tuesday
12:10AM ESTDiscussion on James Baldwin's If Beale Street Could TalkActress Ebony Obsidian, Princeton University professor Imani Perry, and…
1:14AM ESTWil Haygood, TigerlandBook TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Wil…
1:30AM ESTStephen Carter, InvisibleYale University law professor Stephen Carter recalled the life of his…
2:30AM ESTKurt Eichenwald, A Mind UnraveledBestselling author Kurt Eichenwald discussed his memoir, "A Mind…
4:06AM ESTRebecca Boggs Roberts, Suffragists in Washington D.C.Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed…
4:15AM ESTDavid and Jeanne Heidler, The Rise of Andrew JacksonHistorians David and Jeanne Heidler looked at how Andrew Jackson was…
5:10AM ESTNathaniel Philbrick, In the Hurricane's EyeNathaniel Philbrick provided a history of the Revolutionary War's Battle…
6:00AM ESTJames Mustich, 1,000 Books to Read Before You DieBookseller and publishing executive James Mustich offered his thoughts on…
6:56AM ESTInterview with Jonah Goldberg, Suicide of the WestBooktV talked to syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg, who argued that…
7:15AM ESTMartine Kalaw, Illegal Among UsMartine Kalaw recounted her journey to becoming a U.S. citizen.…

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Dear Madam President

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American Overdose

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November 18, 2018
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Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt provided a history of American populism and took national viewer phone calls.
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January 13, 2019
The Great War in America

Historian Garrett Peck looked at American involvement in World War I and how the country changed in its aftermath.