Oral Histories Schedule

Week of May 19 through May 26

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, May 25
5:55 AM EDTApprox. 2 hr. 5 min.California, Maryland & New York Public School Leaders Testify on AntisemitismK-12 public school officials from California, Maryland and New York condemned antisemitism and ... K-12 public school officials from California, Maryland and New York condemned antisemitism and defended their districts' policies during a public hearing before the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education. The hearing followed multiple allegations of antisemitism in school settings after the deadly October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attacks in southern Israel. 8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lectures in History World War II Battle of the AtlanticUniversity of Notre Dame military history professor Ian Ona Johnson discussed the contest for ... University of Notre Dame military history professor Ian Ona Johnson discussed the contest for control of Atlantic sea routes during World War II. The University of Notre Dame is located in Indiana. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.Reel America Army Physical Fitness - 1967This 1967 U.S. Army film described the physical fitness programs soldiers go through during basic ... This 1967 U.S. Army film described the physical fitness programs soldiers go through during basic and advanced individual training and its importance for all levels of combat. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
9:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Cliff Sloan, "The Court at War"What was FDR's relationship with the Supreme Court he created -- having appointed seven of nine ... What was FDR's relationship with the Supreme Court he created -- having appointed seven of nine justices -- and did the court reflect his wartime vision? Author Cliff Sloan provided some answers. He is a constitutional law and criminal justice professor at Georgetown University Law Center. 10:30 AM EDTApprox. 31 min.Reel America "FDR and World War II"The Pare Lorentz Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum added ... The Pare Lorentz Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum added narration to archival film, photographs and audio recordings to tell the story of FDR during World War II. Nine short chapters in the 30 minute program focus on different topics including, the course of the war, the home front, the Holocaust, Japanese internment, racial equality, the Four Freedoms, the atomic bomb, and the United Nations. 11:01 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Lectures in History World War II Battle of the AtlanticUniversity of Notre Dame military history professor Ian Ona Johnson discussed the contest for ... University of Notre Dame military history professor Ian Ona Johnson discussed the contest for control of Atlantic sea routes during World War II. The University of Notre Dame is located in Indiana.
12:00 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.Reel America Army Physical Fitness - 1967This 1967 U.S. Army film described the physical fitness programs soldiers go through during basic ... This 1967 U.S. Army film described the physical fitness programs soldiers go through during basic and advanced individual training and its importance for all levels of combat. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 12:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Cliff Sloan, "The Court at War"What was FDR's relationship with the Supreme Court he created -- having appointed seven of nine ... What was FDR's relationship with the Supreme Court he created -- having appointed seven of nine justices -- and did the court reflect his wartime vision? Author Cliff Sloan provided some answers. He is a constitutional law and criminal justice professor at Georgetown University Law Center. 1:30 PM EDTApprox. 31 min.Reel America "FDR and World War II"The Pare Lorentz Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum added ... The Pare Lorentz Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum added narration to archival film, photographs and audio recordings to tell the story of FDR during World War II. Nine short chapters in the 30 minute program focus on different topics including, the course of the war, the home front, the Holocaust, Japanese internment, racial equality, the Four Freedoms, the atomic bomb, and the United Nations.
2:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.The Civil War 2023 Lincoln Forum - Remembering the Civil War DeadHistorians Allen Guelzo, Michelle Krowl, Dana Shoaf, Melissa Winn, and Jonathan White discussed ... Historians Allen Guelzo, Michelle Krowl, Dana Shoaf, Melissa Winn, and Jonathan White discussed soldiers and civilians who died in the Civil War. This event was part the 2023 Lincoln Forum held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 3:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 28 min.LGBT Labor HistoryHistorians talked about eras where Americans' sexual orientation and gender identity became ... Historians talked about eras where Americans' sexual orientation and gender identity became workplace issues. They discussed cases of discrimination, changes in employment law, and the role of union membership. This program was part of the 2024 Organization of American Historians conference in New Orleans. 4:28 PM EDTApprox. 16 min.Labor History and Migrant WorkersCindy Hahamovitch, former president of the Labor and Working-Class History Association, talked ... Cindy Hahamovitch, former president of the Labor and Working-Class History Association, talked about the history of labor and immigration. C-SPAN conducted this interview at the Organization of American Historians meeting in New Orleans.
4:44 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.U.S. Neoliberalism since the 1970sHistorians debated the meaning of neoliberalism and talked about changing policies and the trend ... Historians debated the meaning of neoliberalism and talked about changing policies and the trend of privatization for local governments, welfare programs, and the education system. This program was part of the 2024 Organization of American Historians conference in New Orleans. 6:15 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Washington Journal Black Wall Street and the 1921 Tulsa Race MassacreAuthor Hannibal Johnson ("Black Wall Street") discussed Tulsa, Oklahoma's, historic Greenwood ... Author Hannibal Johnson ("Black Wall Street") discussed Tulsa, Oklahoma's, historic Greenwood district and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. 7:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Congress Investigates 1994 Tobacco Industry HearingsIn 1994, top tobacco industry CEOs testified before the House that they didn't believe nicotine ... In 1994, top tobacco industry CEOs testified before the House that they didn't believe nicotine was addictive. Two years later, they found themselves under federal investigation for potentially lying under oath.
8:00 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Lectures in History World War II Battle of the AtlanticUniversity of Notre Dame military history professor Ian Ona Johnson discussed the contest for ... University of Notre Dame military history professor Ian Ona Johnson discussed the contest for control of Atlantic sea routes during World War II. The University of Notre Dame is located in Indiana. 8:55 PM EDTApprox. 35 min.Reel America Army Physical Fitness - 1967This 1967 U.S. Army film described the physical fitness programs soldiers go through during basic ... This 1967 U.S. Army film described the physical fitness programs soldiers go through during basic and advanced individual training and its importance for all levels of combat. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 9:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Cliff Sloan, "The Court at War"What was FDR's relationship with the Supreme Court he created -- having appointed seven of nine ... What was FDR's relationship with the Supreme Court he created -- having appointed seven of nine justices -- and did the court reflect his wartime vision? Author Cliff Sloan provided some answers. He is a constitutional law and criminal justice professor at Georgetown University Law Center.
10:30 PM EDTApprox. 31 min.Reel America "FDR and World War II"The Pare Lorentz Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum added ... The Pare Lorentz Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum added narration to archival film, photographs and audio recordings to tell the story of FDR during World War II. Nine short chapters in the 30 minute program focus on different topics including, the course of the war, the home front, the Holocaust, Japanese internment, racial equality, the Four Freedoms, the atomic bomb, and the United Nations. 11:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Lectures in History World War II Battle of the AtlanticUniversity of Notre Dame military history professor Ian Ona Johnson discussed the contest for ... University of Notre Dame military history professor Ian Ona Johnson discussed the contest for control of Atlantic sea routes during World War II. The University of Notre Dame is located in Indiana.
Sunday, May 26
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.Reel America Army Physical Fitness - 1967This 1967 U.S. Army film described the physical fitness programs soldiers go through during basic ... This 1967 U.S. Army film described the physical fitness programs soldiers go through during basic and advanced individual training and its importance for all levels of combat. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films. 12:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Cliff Sloan, "The Court at War"What was FDR's relationship with the Supreme Court he created -- having appointed seven of nine ... What was FDR's relationship with the Supreme Court he created -- having appointed seven of nine justices -- and did the court reflect his wartime vision? Author Cliff Sloan provided some answers. He is a constitutional law and criminal justice professor at Georgetown University Law Center. 1:30 AM EDTApprox. 31 min.Reel America "FDR and World War II"The Pare Lorentz Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum added ... The Pare Lorentz Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum added narration to archival film, photographs and audio recordings to tell the story of FDR during World War II. Nine short chapters in the 30 minute program focus on different topics including, the course of the war, the home front, the Holocaust, Japanese internment, racial equality, the Four Freedoms, the atomic bomb, and the United Nations.
2:01 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.The Civil War 2023 Lincoln Forum - Remembering the Civil War DeadHistorians Allen Guelzo, Michelle Krowl, Dana Shoaf, Melissa Winn, and Jonathan White discussed ... Historians Allen Guelzo, Michelle Krowl, Dana Shoaf, Melissa Winn, and Jonathan White discussed soldiers and civilians who died in the Civil War. This event was part the 2023 Lincoln Forum held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 28 min.LGBT Labor HistoryHistorians talked about eras where Americans' sexual orientation and gender identity became ... Historians talked about eras where Americans' sexual orientation and gender identity became workplace issues. They discussed cases of discrimination, changes in employment law, and the role of union membership. This program was part of the 2024 Organization of American Historians conference in New Orleans. 4:28 AM EDTApprox. 16 min.Labor History and Migrant WorkersCindy Hahamovitch, former president of the Labor and Working-Class History Association, talked ... Cindy Hahamovitch, former president of the Labor and Working-Class History Association, talked about the history of labor and immigration. C-SPAN conducted this interview at the Organization of American Historians meeting in New Orleans.
4:44 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.U.S. Neoliberalism since the 1970sHistorians debated the meaning of neoliberalism and talked about changing policies and the trend ... Historians debated the meaning of neoliberalism and talked about changing policies and the trend of privatization for local governments, welfare programs, and the education system. This program was part of the 2024 Organization of American Historians conference in New Orleans. 6:15 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Washington Journal Black Wall Street and the 1921 Tulsa Race MassacreAuthor Hannibal Johnson ("Black Wall Street") discussed Tulsa, Oklahoma's, historic Greenwood ... Author Hannibal Johnson ("Black Wall Street") discussed Tulsa, Oklahoma's, historic Greenwood district and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. 7:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Congress Investigates 1994 Tobacco Industry HearingsIn 1994, top tobacco industry CEOs testified before the House that they didn't believe nicotine ... In 1994, top tobacco industry CEOs testified before the House that they didn't believe nicotine was addictive. Two years later, they found themselves under federal investigation for potentially lying under oath.
8:01 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Steven Hahn, "Illiberal America"Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Steven Hahn defined illiberalism and argued it is rooted in ... Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Steven Hahn defined illiberalism and argued it is rooted in American history and informs current issues. The New York Public Library hosted this event. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Candida Moss, "God's Ghostwriters - Enslaved Christians and the Making of the Bible"Theology professor Candida Moss detailed the contributions of enslaved Christians in the making & ... Theology professor Candida Moss detailed the contributions of enslaved Christians in the making & spreading of the word in the New Testament. Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event. 10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation"NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental ... NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein.
11:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Steven Hahn, "Illiberal America"Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Steven Hahn defined illiberalism and argued it is rooted in ... Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Steven Hahn defined illiberalism and argued it is rooted in American history and informs current issues. The New York Public Library hosted this event. 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Candida Moss, "God's Ghostwriters - Enslaved Christians and the Making of the Bible"Theology professor Candida Moss detailed the contributions of enslaved Christians in the making & ... Theology professor Candida Moss detailed the contributions of enslaved Christians in the making & spreading of the word in the New Testament. Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation"NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental ... NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein.
2:00 PM EDTApprox. 40 min.Victor Luckerson on the Story of Tulsa's Black Wall StreetJournalist Victor Luckerson chronicled the rise and fall of Tulsa's Greenwood District also known ... Journalist Victor Luckerson chronicled the rise and fall of Tulsa's Greenwood District also known as "Black Wall Street" through the lens of the Goodwin family from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre through today. 2:40 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Edward Humes, "Total Garbage"Journalist Edward Humes looked at waste and trash and how we can reduce it. This event was hosted ... Journalist Edward Humes looked at waste and trash and how we can reduce it. This event was hosted by Elliot Bay Book Company in Seattle. 3:40 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Debbie Hines, "Get Off My Neck - Black Lives, White Justice, and a Former Prosecutor's Quest for Reform"Former Baltimore prosecutor Debbie Hines argued that the U.S. prosecutorial system must be ... Former Baltimore prosecutor Debbie Hines argued that the U.S. prosecutorial system must be transformed to bring about a more fair and just process. Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Chicago hosted this event.
4:35 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.Bryan Caplan, "Build, Baby, Build"George Mason University's Bryan Caplan argued that government regulation of the housing industry ... George Mason University's Bryan Caplan argued that government regulation of the housing industry has caused housing prices to skyrocket. This event was hosted by the Cato Institute in Washington, DC. 6:10 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Carol Swain, "The Adversity of Diversity"Former Vanderbilt University law professor Carol Swain argued that diversity, equity, and ... Former Vanderbilt University law professor Carol Swain argued that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in American workplaces are ineffective and explained why she thinks they won't last. This event was hosted by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute at Roanoke College in Virginia. 7:40 PM EDTApprox. 20 min.Commencement Speeches Author Riley Gaines Delivers Adrian College Commencement AddressAuthor and former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines delivered the 2024 commencement address at ... Author and former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines delivered the 2024 commencement address at Adrian College. Adrian College is located in Adrian, Michigan.
8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Steven Hahn, "Illiberal America"Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Steven Hahn defined illiberalism and argued it is rooted in ... Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Steven Hahn defined illiberalism and argued it is rooted in American history and informs current issues. The New York Public Library hosted this event. 9:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Candida Moss, "God's Ghostwriters - Enslaved Christians and the Making of the Bible"Theology professor Candida Moss detailed the contributions of enslaved Christians in the making & ... Theology professor Candida Moss detailed the contributions of enslaved Christians in the making & spreading of the word in the New Testament. Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation"NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental ... NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein.
11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Steven Hahn, "Illiberal America"Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Steven Hahn defined illiberalism and argued it is rooted in ... Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Steven Hahn defined illiberalism and argued it is rooted in American history and informs current issues. The New York Public Library hosted this event.
Monday, May 27
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Candida Moss, "God's Ghostwriters - Enslaved Christians and the Making of the Bible"Theology professor Candida Moss detailed the contributions of enslaved Christians in the making & ... Theology professor Candida Moss detailed the contributions of enslaved Christians in the making & spreading of the word in the New Testament. Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event. 1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation"NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental ... NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 40 min.Victor Luckerson on the Story of Tulsa's Black Wall StreetJournalist Victor Luckerson chronicled the rise and fall of Tulsa's Greenwood District also known ... Journalist Victor Luckerson chronicled the rise and fall of Tulsa's Greenwood District also known as "Black Wall Street" through the lens of the Goodwin family from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre through today.
2:40 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Edward Humes, "Total Garbage"Journalist Edward Humes looked at waste and trash and how we can reduce it. This event was hosted ... Journalist Edward Humes looked at waste and trash and how we can reduce it. This event was hosted by Elliot Bay Book Company in Seattle. 3:40 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Debbie Hines, "Get Off My Neck - Black Lives, White Justice, and a Former Prosecutor's Quest for Reform"Former Baltimore prosecutor Debbie Hines argued that the U.S. prosecutorial system must be ... Former Baltimore prosecutor Debbie Hines argued that the U.S. prosecutorial system must be transformed to bring about a more fair and just process. Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Chicago hosted this event. 4:35 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.Bryan Caplan, "Build, Baby, Build"George Mason University's Bryan Caplan argued that government regulation of the housing industry ... George Mason University's Bryan Caplan argued that government regulation of the housing industry has caused housing prices to skyrocket. This event was hosted by the Cato Institute in Washington, DC.
6:10 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Carol Swain, "The Adversity of Diversity"Former Vanderbilt University law professor Carol Swain argued that diversity, equity, and ... Former Vanderbilt University law professor Carol Swain argued that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in American workplaces are ineffective and explained why she thinks they won't last. This event was hosted by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute at Roanoke College in Virginia. 7:35 AM EDTApprox. 25 min.Commencement Speeches Author Riley Gaines Delivers Adrian College Commencement AddressAuthor and former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines delivered the 2024 commencement address at ... Author and former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines delivered the 2024 commencement address at Adrian College. Adrian College is located in Adrian, Michigan.