American History/BookTV Schedule

Week of January 18 through January 25

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, January 22
7:40 AM ESTApprox. 21 min.Indian Prime Minister Delivers Remarks at World Economic ForumThe Indian Prime Minister delivered remarks at a virtual session of the World Economic Forum. ... The Indian Prime Minister delivered remarks at a virtual session of the World Economic Forum. Topics included the pandemic, economic reforms India is undergoing, and climate change. 8:01 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.Lectures in History Civil War as a Constitutional CrisisPenn State professor Rachel Shelden taught a class on the Civil War as a constitutional crisis. ... Penn State professor Rachel Shelden taught a class on the Civil War as a constitutional crisis. She argued that, by the 1860s, the Constitution could no longer be used as a tool for compromise over slavery, and that once states seceded, the limits of the Constitution were further tested. 9:15 AM ESTApprox. 40 min.Historic Preservation in the U.S.Jordan Tannenbaum -- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation vice chair -- talked about the work ... Jordan Tannenbaum -- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation vice chair -- talked about the work of this government agency to preserve the country's historic places and resources, their role as adviser to the president and Congress on historic preservation policy, and the legacy of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
9:55 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Justice Thomas & Republican Leader McConnell on Court LegacySenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Associate Justice Clarence Thomas spoke at a ... Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Associate Justice Clarence Thomas spoke at a Heritage Foundation event marking the 30th anniversary of Justice Thomas' confirmation to the Supreme Court. Senator McConnell spoke about the importance of the judiciary, while Justice Thomas thanked all those who helped and supported him along the way as he reflected on his time on the Supreme Court. 11:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Lectures in History Civil War as a Constitutional CrisisPenn State professor Rachel Shelden taught a class on the Civil War as a constitutional crisis. ... Penn State professor Rachel Shelden taught a class on the Civil War as a constitutional crisis. She argued that, by the 1860s, the Constitution could no longer be used as a tool for compromise over slavery, and that once states seceded, the limits of the Constitution were further tested. 12:15 PM ESTApprox. 40 min.Historic Preservation in the U.S.Jordan Tannenbaum -- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation vice chair -- talked about the work ... Jordan Tannenbaum -- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation vice chair -- talked about the work of this government agency to preserve the country's historic places and resources, their role as adviser to the president and Congress on historic preservation policy, and the legacy of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
12:55 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Justice Thomas & Republican Leader McConnell on Court LegacySenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Associate Justice Clarence Thomas spoke at a ... Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Associate Justice Clarence Thomas spoke at a Heritage Foundation event marking the 30th anniversary of Justice Thomas' confirmation to the Supreme Court. Senator McConnell spoke about the importance of the judiciary, while Justice Thomas thanked all those who helped and supported him along the way as he reflected on his time on the Supreme Court. 2:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.The Presidency Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & MuseumThe 31st president's great-grandson, Allan Hoover III, talked about how the Herbert Hoover ... The 31st president's great-grandson, Allan Hoover III, talked about how the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch, Iowa, will evolve in coming years. The smallest library in the presidential library system, it was dedicated in 1962 and then rededicated in 1992 by former President Ronald Reagan. The Hoover Presidential Foundation hosts this virtual event. 3:00 PM ESTApprox. 59 min.James Oakes, "The Crooked Path to Abolition"Author James Oakes talked about Abraham Lincoln's antislavery strategies and how his views and ... Author James Oakes talked about Abraham Lincoln's antislavery strategies and how his views and actions evolved while in office. This program was part of the Lincoln Forum's annual meeting.
3:59 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Wartime Leadership - Lincoln and FDRScholars Harold Holzer and Craig Symonds evaluated the wartime leadership of Abraham Lincoln and ... Scholars Harold Holzer and Craig Symonds evaluated the wartime leadership of Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt. They compared how both men reacted to the crises that dominated their presidencies. This program was part of the Lincoln Forum's annual meeting in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 5:00 PM ESTApprox. 58 min.How Important Was Gettysburg?Civil War scholar Gary Gallagher answered the question, "How Important Was Gettysburg?" He ... Civil War scholar Gary Gallagher answered the question, "How Important Was Gettysburg?" He examined whether the 1863 Pennsylvania Civil War battle was a turning point in the war and how it is commemorated today. This program was part of the Lincoln Forum's annual meeting in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 5:58 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Abraham Lincoln's StatesmanshipCivil War scholars talked about how Abraham Lincoln wielded his presidential power during the ... Civil War scholars talked about how Abraham Lincoln wielded his presidential power during the Civil War and analyzed his statesmanship. This program was part of the Lincoln Forum's annual meeting in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
7:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Conversations with American Historians Richard Norton Smith - Part 4Historian and author Richard Norton Smith talked about his admiration for Charles de Gaulle and ... Historian and author Richard Norton Smith talked about his admiration for Charles de Gaulle and Winston Churchill, reading Ernest Hemingway, writing speeches and eulogies, reviewing books and more. He spoke with Brian Lamb in three multi-hour sessions between 2017 and 2018. He spoke with Brian Lamb in three multi-hour sessions between 2017 and 2018. This is part four of the 8-hour discussion. 8:02 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 13 min.Lectures in History Civil War as a Constitutional CrisisPenn State professor Rachel Shelden taught a class on the Civil War as a constitutional crisis. ... Penn State professor Rachel Shelden taught a class on the Civil War as a constitutional crisis. She argued that, by the 1860s, the Constitution could no longer be used as a tool for compromise over slavery, and that once states seceded, the limits of the Constitution were further tested. 9:15 PM ESTApprox. 40 min.Historic Preservation in the U.S.Jordan Tannenbaum -- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation vice chair -- talked about the work ... Jordan Tannenbaum -- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation vice chair -- talked about the work of this government agency to preserve the country's historic places and resources, their role as adviser to the president and Congress on historic preservation policy, and the legacy of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
9:55 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Justice Thomas & Republican Leader McConnell on Court LegacySenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Associate Justice Clarence Thomas spoke at a ... Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Associate Justice Clarence Thomas spoke at a Heritage Foundation event marking the 30th anniversary of Justice Thomas' confirmation to the Supreme Court. Senator McConnell spoke about the importance of the judiciary, while Justice Thomas thanked all those who helped and supported him along the way as he reflected on his time on the Supreme Court. 11:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Lectures in History Civil War as a Constitutional CrisisPenn State professor Rachel Shelden taught a class on the Civil War as a constitutional crisis. ... Penn State professor Rachel Shelden taught a class on the Civil War as a constitutional crisis. She argued that, by the 1860s, the Constitution could no longer be used as a tool for compromise over slavery, and that once states seceded, the limits of the Constitution were further tested.
Sunday, January 23
12:15 AM ESTApprox. 40 min.Historic Preservation in the U.S.Jordan Tannenbaum -- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation vice chair -- talked about the work ... Jordan Tannenbaum -- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation vice chair -- talked about the work of this government agency to preserve the country's historic places and resources, their role as adviser to the president and Congress on historic preservation policy, and the legacy of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 12:55 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Justice Thomas & Republican Leader McConnell on Court LegacySenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Associate Justice Clarence Thomas spoke at a ... Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Associate Justice Clarence Thomas spoke at a Heritage Foundation event marking the 30th anniversary of Justice Thomas' confirmation to the Supreme Court. Senator McConnell spoke about the importance of the judiciary, while Justice Thomas thanked all those who helped and supported him along the way as he reflected on his time on the Supreme Court. 2:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.The Presidency Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & MuseumThe 31st president's great-grandson, Allan Hoover III, talked about how the Herbert Hoover ... The 31st president's great-grandson, Allan Hoover III, talked about how the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch, Iowa, will evolve in coming years. The smallest library in the presidential library system, it was dedicated in 1962 and then rededicated in 1992 by former President Ronald Reagan. The Hoover Presidential Foundation hosts this virtual event.
3:01 AM ESTApprox. 58 min.James Oakes, "The Crooked Path to Abolition"Author James Oakes talked about Abraham Lincoln's antislavery strategies and how his views and ... Author James Oakes talked about Abraham Lincoln's antislavery strategies and how his views and actions evolved while in office. This program was part of the Lincoln Forum's annual meeting. 3:59 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Wartime Leadership - Lincoln and FDRScholars Harold Holzer and Craig Symonds evaluated the wartime leadership of Abraham Lincoln and ... Scholars Harold Holzer and Craig Symonds evaluated the wartime leadership of Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt. They compared how both men reacted to the crises that dominated their presidencies. This program was part of the Lincoln Forum's annual meeting in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 5:01 AM ESTApprox. 57 min.How Important Was Gettysburg?Civil War scholar Gary Gallagher answered the question, "How Important Was Gettysburg?" He ... Civil War scholar Gary Gallagher answered the question, "How Important Was Gettysburg?" He examined whether the 1863 Pennsylvania Civil War battle was a turning point in the war and how it is commemorated today. This program was part of the Lincoln Forum's annual meeting in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
5:58 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Abraham Lincoln's StatesmanshipCivil War scholars talked about how Abraham Lincoln wielded his presidential power during the ... Civil War scholars talked about how Abraham Lincoln wielded his presidential power during the Civil War and analyzed his statesmanship. This program was part of the Lincoln Forum's annual meeting in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 7:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Conversations with American Historians Richard Norton Smith - Part 4Historian and author Richard Norton Smith talked about his admiration for Charles de Gaulle and ... Historian and author Richard Norton Smith talked about his admiration for Charles de Gaulle and Winston Churchill, reading Ernest Hemingway, writing speeches and eulogies, reviewing books and more. He spoke with Brian Lamb in three multi-hour sessions between 2017 and 2018. He spoke with Brian Lamb in three multi-hour sessions between 2017 and 2018. This is part four of the 8-hour discussion. 8:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Paul Lockhart, "Firepower"Wright State University history professor Paul Lockhart discussed how weapons have shaped warfare ... Wright State University history professor Paul Lockhart discussed how weapons have shaped warfare throughout history. This event was hosted by Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
9:15 AM ESTApprox. 45 min.Michael Eric Dyson, "Entertaining Race - Performing Blackness in America"Vanderbilt University professor Michael Eric Dyson examined the impact of Black culture and ... Vanderbilt University professor Michael Eric Dyson examined the impact of Black culture and politics on this country. Parnassus Books in Nashville hosted this virtual event. 10:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.After Words Leonard Mlodinow, "Emotional - How Feelings Shape Our Thinking"Theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow explored advances in the study of emotion in psychology and ... Theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow explored advances in the study of emotion in psychology and neuroscience, which suggest that the power of feelings are equally as important to our success as thinking. He was interviewed by Northeastern University professor of psychology and author Lisa Feldman Barrett. 11:03 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 12 min.Paul Lockhart, "Firepower"Wright State University history professor Paul Lockhart discussed how weapons have shaped warfare ... Wright State University history professor Paul Lockhart discussed how weapons have shaped warfare throughout history. This event was hosted by Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
12:15 PM ESTApprox. 45 min.Michael Eric Dyson, "Entertaining Race - Performing Blackness in America"Vanderbilt University professor Michael Eric Dyson examined the impact of Black culture and ... Vanderbilt University professor Michael Eric Dyson examined the impact of Black culture and politics on this country. Parnassus Books in Nashville hosted this virtual event. 1:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.After Words Leonard Mlodinow, "Emotional - How Feelings Shape Our Thinking"Theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow explored advances in the study of emotion in psychology and ... Theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow explored advances in the study of emotion in psychology and neuroscience, which suggest that the power of feelings are equally as important to our success as thinking. He was interviewed by Northeastern University professor of psychology and author Lisa Feldman Barrett. 2:02 PM ESTApprox. 43 min.Joy Harjo, "Poet Warrior"Joy Harjo reflected on her life and experience as the first Native American U.S. Poet Laureate. ... Joy Harjo reflected on her life and experience as the first Native American U.S. Poet Laureate. This virtual program was part of the 2021 Miami Book Fair.
2:45 PM ESTApprox. 30 min.Gen. Stanley McChrystal Ret., "Risk'Retired four-star Army general Stanley McChrystal discussed how organizations in government and ... Retired four-star Army general Stanley McChrystal discussed how organizations in government and the private sector can mitigate risk in the digital world. This virtual event was hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, DC. 3:15 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Derecka Purnell, "Becoming Abolitionists - Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom"Human rights lawyer Derecka Purnell argued that new systems should be created to address the root ... Human rights lawyer Derecka Purnell argued that new systems should be created to address the root causes of violence and offered her thoughts on why she now believes the police should be abolished. Town Hall Seattle hosted this virtual program. 4:15 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Martin Indyk, "Master of the Game"Former U.S. ambassador to Israel and President Obama's special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian ... Former U.S. ambassador to Israel and President Obama's special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations (2013-14) examined Henry Kissinger's diplomatic efforts in the Middle East during the Nixon and Ford administrations. This was a virtual program hosted by the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC.
5:17 PM ESTApprox. 48 min.Salman Rushdie, "Languages of Truth"Bestselling author Salman Rushdie discussed a collection of his essays. This virtual program was ... Bestselling author Salman Rushdie discussed a collection of his essays. This virtual program was part of the 2021 Miami Book Fair. 6:05 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Ted Osius, "Nothing Is Impossible"Ted Osius, former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam (2014-2017), talked about the reconciliation process, ... Ted Osius, former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam (2014-2017), talked about the reconciliation process, started in the 1990s, between the U.S. and Vietnam. This event was hosted by George Washington University. 7:30 PM ESTApprox. 30 min.About Books Keith Urbahn of Literary Agency JavelinPublishing industry news and insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured ... Publishing industry news and insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured on C-SPAN's BookTV for the week of January 23, 2022. In this episode we talked with Keith Urbahn, president and co-founder of the DC-based literary agency Javelin.
8:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Paul Lockhart, "Firepower"Wright State University history professor Paul Lockhart discussed how weapons have shaped warfare ... Wright State University history professor Paul Lockhart discussed how weapons have shaped warfare throughout history. This event was hosted by Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. 9:15 PM ESTApprox. 45 min.Michael Eric Dyson, "Entertaining Race - Performing Blackness in America"Vanderbilt University professor Michael Eric Dyson examined the impact of Black culture and ... Vanderbilt University professor Michael Eric Dyson examined the impact of Black culture and politics on this country. Parnassus Books in Nashville hosted this virtual event. 10:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.After Words Leonard Mlodinow, "Emotional - How Feelings Shape Our Thinking"Theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow explored advances in the study of emotion in psychology and ... Theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow explored advances in the study of emotion in psychology and neuroscience, which suggest that the power of feelings are equally as important to our success as thinking. He was interviewed by Northeastern University professor of psychology and author Lisa Feldman Barrett.
11:03 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 12 min.Paul Lockhart, "Firepower"Wright State University history professor Paul Lockhart discussed how weapons have shaped warfare ... Wright State University history professor Paul Lockhart discussed how weapons have shaped warfare throughout history. This event was hosted by Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
Monday, January 24
12:15 AM ESTApprox. 45 min.Michael Eric Dyson, "Entertaining Race - Performing Blackness in America"Vanderbilt University professor Michael Eric Dyson examined the impact of Black culture and ... Vanderbilt University professor Michael Eric Dyson examined the impact of Black culture and politics on this country. Parnassus Books in Nashville hosted this virtual event. 1:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.After Words Leonard Mlodinow, "Emotional - How Feelings Shape Our Thinking"Theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow explored advances in the study of emotion in psychology and ... Theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow explored advances in the study of emotion in psychology and neuroscience, which suggest that the power of feelings are equally as important to our success as thinking. He was interviewed by Northeastern University professor of psychology and author Lisa Feldman Barrett. 2:02 AM ESTApprox. 43 min.Joy Harjo, "Poet Warrior"Joy Harjo reflected on her life and experience as the first Native American U.S. Poet Laureate. ... Joy Harjo reflected on her life and experience as the first Native American U.S. Poet Laureate. This virtual program was part of the 2021 Miami Book Fair.
2:45 AM ESTApprox. 30 min.Gen. Stanley McChrystal Ret., "Risk'Retired four-star Army general Stanley McChrystal discussed how organizations in government and ... Retired four-star Army general Stanley McChrystal discussed how organizations in government and the private sector can mitigate risk in the digital world. This virtual event was hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, DC. 3:15 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Derecka Purnell, "Becoming Abolitionists - Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom"Human rights lawyer Derecka Purnell argued that new systems should be created to address the root ... Human rights lawyer Derecka Purnell argued that new systems should be created to address the root causes of violence and offered her thoughts on why she now believes the police should be abolished. Town Hall Seattle hosted this virtual program. 4:15 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Martin Indyk, "Master of the Game"Former U.S. ambassador to Israel and President Obama's special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian ... Former U.S. ambassador to Israel and President Obama's special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations (2013-14) examined Henry Kissinger's diplomatic efforts in the Middle East during the Nixon and Ford administrations. This was a virtual program hosted by the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC.
5:17 AM ESTApprox. 48 min.Salman Rushdie, "Languages of Truth"Bestselling author Salman Rushdie discussed a collection of his essays. This virtual program was ... Bestselling author Salman Rushdie discussed a collection of his essays. This virtual program was part of the 2021 Miami Book Fair. 6:05 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Ted Osius, "Nothing Is Impossible"Ted Osius, former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam (2014-2017), talked about the reconciliation process, ... Ted Osius, former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam (2014-2017), talked about the reconciliation process, started in the 1990s, between the U.S. and Vietnam. This event was hosted by George Washington University. 7:30 AM ESTApprox. 31 min.About Books Keith Urbahn of Literary Agency JavelinPublishing industry news and insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured ... Publishing industry news and insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured on C-SPAN's BookTV for the week of January 23, 2022. In this episode we talked with Keith Urbahn, president and co-founder of the DC-based literary agency Javelin.