American History/BookTV Schedule

Week of August 9 through August 16

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, August 13
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History Watergate and the White House TapesJohn Dean, former White House counsel to President Nixon and now Barry Goldwater Chair of American ... John Dean, former White House counsel to President Nixon and now Barry Goldwater Chair of American Institutions at Arizona State University, teaches a class on Watergate and the discovery of the Nixon White House taping system. In June 1973, during testimony before the Senate Watergate Committee, Mr. Dean implicated President Nixon and administration officials -- including himself -- in the Watergate cover-up. Mr. Dean later pleaded guilty of obstruction of justice for his role in Watergate and served four months in prison. 9:10 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.President Biden Awards Medals of Honor to Vietnam VeteransPresident Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to four soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War. This ... President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to four soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War. This event took place in the East Room of the White House. 9:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Rapper Chuck D Discusses "Songs That Shook The Planet"Grammy Award winner and Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D discussed the music of social change and ... Grammy Award winner and Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D discussed the music of social change and his "Songs That Shook the Planet" project. The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, hosted this event.
11:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History Watergate and the White House TapesJohn Dean, former White House counsel to President Nixon and now Barry Goldwater Chair of American ... John Dean, former White House counsel to President Nixon and now Barry Goldwater Chair of American Institutions at Arizona State University, teaches a class on Watergate and the discovery of the Nixon White House taping system. In June 1973, during testimony before the Senate Watergate Committee, Mr. Dean implicated President Nixon and administration officials -- including himself -- in the Watergate cover-up. Mr. Dean later pleaded guilty of obstruction of justice for his role in Watergate and served four months in prison. 12:10 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.President Biden Awards Medals of Honor to Vietnam VeteransPresident Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to four soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War. This ... President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to four soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War. This event took place in the East Room of the White House. 12:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Rapper Chuck D Discusses "Songs That Shook The Planet"Grammy Award winner and Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D discussed the music of social change and ... Grammy Award winner and Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D discussed the music of social change and his "Songs That Shook the Planet" project. The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, hosted this event.
2:00 PM EDTApprox. 49 min.The Presidency Pat Nixon ReconsideredIs Pat Nixon an unheralded first lady? The First Ladies Association for Research & Education ... Is Pat Nixon an unheralded first lady? The First Ladies Association for Research & Education convened scholars to address that question in this virtual program. Among their topics: Mrs. Nixon's media image, her "person-to-person" diplomacy, and her work to get more women into government roles and onto the Supreme Court. 2:49 PM EDTApprox. 56 min.The Presidency Tricia Nixon White House WeddingPresident Nixon's daughter, Tricia, married Edward Cox on June 12, 1971, in the first Rose Garden ... President Nixon's daughter, Tricia, married Edward Cox on June 12, 1971, in the first Rose Garden wedding. Their reception followed in the East Room. The White House Naval Photographic Center filmed the wedding events and ceremony. 3:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Interpreting History in Charleston, South CarolinaPublic historians talked about what sites are currently being preserved, what sites might be added ... Public historians talked about what sites are currently being preserved, what sites might be added in the future, and how historians and public officials can work with communities. The Charleston Forum hosted this event.
5:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Public Officials Discuss Charleston, South Carolina HistoryState and city officials discussed South Carolina's Heritage Act and the role of government in ... State and city officials discussed South Carolina's Heritage Act and the role of government in selecting and preserving historic sites. The Charleston Forum hosted this event. 6:20 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.David Hackett Fischer, "African Founders"Historian David Hackett Fischer talked about how people from different parts of Africa influenced ... Historian David Hackett Fischer talked about how people from different parts of Africa influenced regional cultures in the United States. The Atlanta History Center hosted this virtual program. 7:10 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Jane Turner Censer, "The Princess of Albemarle"Amélie Rives was a writer, southern aristocrat, married to an Astor and then a Russian prince. ... Amélie Rives was a writer, southern aristocrat, married to an Astor and then a Russian prince. Historian Jane Turner Censer talked about the life of one of the most famous women in America at the turn of the 20th century. This program was hosted by the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, Virginia.
8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History Watergate and the White House TapesJohn Dean, former White House counsel to President Nixon and now Barry Goldwater Chair of American ... John Dean, former White House counsel to President Nixon and now Barry Goldwater Chair of American Institutions at Arizona State University, teaches a class on Watergate and the discovery of the Nixon White House taping system. In June 1973, during testimony before the Senate Watergate Committee, Mr. Dean implicated President Nixon and administration officials -- including himself -- in the Watergate cover-up. Mr. Dean later pleaded guilty of obstruction of justice for his role in Watergate and served four months in prison. 9:10 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.President Biden Awards Medals of Honor to Vietnam VeteransPresident Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to four soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War. This ... President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to four soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War. This event took place in the East Room of the White House. 9:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Rapper Chuck D Discusses "Songs That Shook The Planet"Grammy Award winner and Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D discussed the music of social change and ... Grammy Award winner and Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D discussed the music of social change and his "Songs That Shook the Planet" project. The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, hosted this event.
11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History Watergate and the White House TapesJohn Dean, former White House counsel to President Nixon and now Barry Goldwater Chair of American ... John Dean, former White House counsel to President Nixon and now Barry Goldwater Chair of American Institutions at Arizona State University, teaches a class on Watergate and the discovery of the Nixon White House taping system. In June 1973, during testimony before the Senate Watergate Committee, Mr. Dean implicated President Nixon and administration officials -- including himself -- in the Watergate cover-up. Mr. Dean later pleaded guilty of obstruction of justice for his role in Watergate and served four months in prison.
Sunday, August 14
12:10 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.President Biden Awards Medals of Honor to Vietnam VeteransPresident Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to four soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War. This ... President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to four soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War. This event took place in the East Room of the White House. 12:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Rapper Chuck D Discusses "Songs That Shook The Planet"Grammy Award winner and Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D discussed the music of social change and ... Grammy Award winner and Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D discussed the music of social change and his "Songs That Shook the Planet" project. The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, hosted this event. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 49 min.The Presidency Pat Nixon ReconsideredIs Pat Nixon an unheralded first lady? The First Ladies Association for Research & Education ... Is Pat Nixon an unheralded first lady? The First Ladies Association for Research & Education convened scholars to address that question in this virtual program. Among their topics: Mrs. Nixon's media image, her "person-to-person" diplomacy, and her work to get more women into government roles and onto the Supreme Court.
2:49 AM EDTApprox. 56 min.The Presidency Tricia Nixon White House WeddingPresident Nixon's daughter, Tricia, married Edward Cox on June 12, 1971, in the first Rose Garden ... President Nixon's daughter, Tricia, married Edward Cox on June 12, 1971, in the first Rose Garden wedding. Their reception followed in the East Room. The White House Naval Photographic Center filmed the wedding events and ceremony. 3:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Interpreting History in Charleston, South CarolinaPublic historians talked about what sites are currently being preserved, what sites might be added ... Public historians talked about what sites are currently being preserved, what sites might be added in the future, and how historians and public officials can work with communities. The Charleston Forum hosted this event. 5:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Public Officials Discuss Charleston, South Carolina HistoryState and city officials discussed South Carolina's Heritage Act and the role of government in ... State and city officials discussed South Carolina's Heritage Act and the role of government in selecting and preserving historic sites. The Charleston Forum hosted this event.
6:20 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.David Hackett Fischer, "African Founders"Historian David Hackett Fischer talked about how people from different parts of Africa influenced ... Historian David Hackett Fischer talked about how people from different parts of Africa influenced regional cultures in the United States. The Atlanta History Center hosted this virtual program. 7:10 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Jane Turner Censer, "The Princess of Albemarle"Amélie Rives was a writer, southern aristocrat, married to an Astor and then a Russian prince. ... Amélie Rives was a writer, southern aristocrat, married to an Astor and then a Russian prince. Historian Jane Turner Censer talked about the life of one of the most famous women in America at the turn of the 20th century. This program was hosted by the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, Virginia. 8:00 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Jason Kander, "Invisible Storm"Afghanistan War veteran Jason Kander, who served in the Missouri state legislature and as ... Afghanistan War veteran Jason Kander, who served in the Missouri state legislature and as Missouri's secretary of state, talked about living with PTSD and how it affected his run for mayor of Kansas City in 2018. This event was hosted by Rainy Day Books in Kansas City.
8:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Patrick Radden Keefe, "Rogues - True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks"New Yorker magazine staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe looked at crime and corruption and his ... New Yorker magazine staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe looked at crime and corruption and his preoccupation with the subject through a collection of his New Yorker essays. The Free Library of Philadelphia hosted this event. 10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Betsy DeVos, "Hostages No More - The Fight for Education Freedom & the Future of the American Child"Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos spoke about her time serving in the Trump administration ... Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos spoke about her time serving in the Trump administration and offered her thoughts on education reforms to fix schools. She was interviewed by Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida. 11:00 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Jason Kander, "Invisible Storm"Afghanistan War veteran Jason Kander, who served in the Missouri state legislature and as ... Afghanistan War veteran Jason Kander, who served in the Missouri state legislature and as Missouri's secretary of state, talked about living with PTSD and how it affected his run for mayor of Kansas City in 2018. This event was hosted by Rainy Day Books in Kansas City.
11:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Patrick Radden Keefe, "Rogues - True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks"New Yorker magazine staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe looked at crime and corruption and his ... New Yorker magazine staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe looked at crime and corruption and his preoccupation with the subject through a collection of his New Yorker essays. The Free Library of Philadelphia hosted this event. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Betsy DeVos, "Hostages No More - The Fight for Education Freedom & the Future of the American Child"Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos spoke about her time serving in the Trump administration ... Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos spoke about her time serving in the Trump administration and offered her thoughts on education reforms to fix schools. She was interviewed by Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida. 2:00 PM EDTApprox. 51 min.Blair Sadler, "Pluck - Lessons We Learned for Improving Healthcare and the World"Professor Blair Sadler discussed the role he and his twin brother, Dr. Alfred Sadler, played in ... Professor Blair Sadler discussed the role he and his twin brother, Dr. Alfred Sadler, played in the development of emergency medicine, organ donation laws and bioethics. Warwicks Bookstore in La Jolla, Calif., hosted this event.
2:51 PM EDTApprox. 7 min.Braeden Sorbo, "The BS Guide to Politics"Actor Braeden Sorbo, son of Hollywood's Sam and Kevin Sorbo, talks about his book "The BS Guide to ... Actor Braeden Sorbo, son of Hollywood's Sam and Kevin Sorbo, talks about his book "The BS Guide to Politics," his sarcastic take on politicians and the mainstream media. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Las Vegas. 2:58 PM EDTApprox. 32 min.Sam Sorbo, "Words for Warriors"Author, filmmaker, actress, and radio talk show host Sam Sorbo discusses her latest book, "Words ... Author, filmmaker, actress, and radio talk show host Sam Sorbo discusses her latest book, "Words for Warriors," about reclaiming words whose definitions she says have been distorted by the Left to further their agenda. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Las Vegas. 3:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Dr. Thomas Fisher, "The Emergency - A Year of Healing and Heartbreak in a Chicago ER"Chicago emergency room doctor Thomas Fisher spoke about providing patient care during the Covid-19 ... Chicago emergency room doctor Thomas Fisher spoke about providing patient care during the Covid-19 pandemic and described the challenges physicians and patients face navigating the American healthcare system. The Family Action Network in Evanston, Illinois, hosted this virtual event.
4:30 PM EDTApprox. 55 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. 5:25 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.Books by David McCulloughBook TV looked at books by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough. Book TV looked at books by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough. 7:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Malcolm Nance, "They Want to Kill Americans"Counterterrorism analyst Malcolm Nance looked at the January 6th attack on the Capitol & argued ... Counterterrorism analyst Malcolm Nance looked at the January 6th attack on the Capitol & argued that another attack on U.S. soil is possible. Politics and Prose Bookstore hosted this program.
8:00 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Jason Kander, "Invisible Storm"Afghanistan War veteran Jason Kander, who served in the Missouri state legislature and as ... Afghanistan War veteran Jason Kander, who served in the Missouri state legislature and as Missouri's secretary of state, talked about living with PTSD and how it affected his run for mayor of Kansas City in 2018. This event was hosted by Rainy Day Books in Kansas City. 8:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Patrick Radden Keefe, "Rogues - True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks"New Yorker magazine staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe looked at crime and corruption and his ... New Yorker magazine staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe looked at crime and corruption and his preoccupation with the subject through a collection of his New Yorker essays. The Free Library of Philadelphia hosted this event. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Betsy DeVos, "Hostages No More - The Fight for Education Freedom & the Future of the American Child"Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos spoke about her time serving in the Trump administration ... Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos spoke about her time serving in the Trump administration and offered her thoughts on education reforms to fix schools. She was interviewed by Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida.
11:00 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Jason Kander, "Invisible Storm"Afghanistan War veteran Jason Kander, who served in the Missouri state legislature and as ... Afghanistan War veteran Jason Kander, who served in the Missouri state legislature and as Missouri's secretary of state, talked about living with PTSD and how it affected his run for mayor of Kansas City in 2018. This event was hosted by Rainy Day Books in Kansas City. 11:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Patrick Radden Keefe, "Rogues - True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks"New Yorker magazine staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe looked at crime and corruption and his ... New Yorker magazine staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe looked at crime and corruption and his preoccupation with the subject through a collection of his New Yorker essays. The Free Library of Philadelphia hosted this event.
Monday, August 15
1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Betsy DeVos, "Hostages No More - The Fight for Education Freedom & the Future of the American Child"Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos spoke about her time serving in the Trump administration ... Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos spoke about her time serving in the Trump administration and offered her thoughts on education reforms to fix schools. She was interviewed by Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Blair Sadler, "Pluck - Lessons We Learned for Improving Healthcare and the World"Professor Blair Sadler discussed the role he and his twin brother, Dr. Alfred Sadler, played in ... Professor Blair Sadler discussed the role he and his twin brother, Dr. Alfred Sadler, played in the development of emergency medicine, organ donation laws and bioethics. Warwicks Bookstore in La Jolla, Calif., hosted this event. 2:50 AM EDTApprox. 7 min.Braeden Sorbo, "The BS Guide to Politics"Actor Braeden Sorbo, son of Hollywood's Sam and Kevin Sorbo, talks about his book "The BS Guide to ... Actor Braeden Sorbo, son of Hollywood's Sam and Kevin Sorbo, talks about his book "The BS Guide to Politics," his sarcastic take on politicians and the mainstream media. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Las Vegas.
2:57 AM EDTApprox. 33 min.Sam Sorbo, "Words for Warriors"Author, filmmaker, actress, and radio talk show host Sam Sorbo discusses her latest book, "Words ... Author, filmmaker, actress, and radio talk show host Sam Sorbo discusses her latest book, "Words for Warriors," about reclaiming words whose definitions she says have been distorted by the Left to further their agenda. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Las Vegas. 3:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Dr. Thomas Fisher, "The Emergency - A Year of Healing and Heartbreak in a Chicago ER"Chicago emergency room doctor Thomas Fisher spoke about providing patient care during the Covid-19 ... Chicago emergency room doctor Thomas Fisher spoke about providing patient care during the Covid-19 pandemic and described the challenges physicians and patients face navigating the American healthcare system. The Family Action Network in Evanston, Illinois, hosted this virtual event. 4:31 AM EDTApprox. 54 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.
5:25 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 36 min.Books by David McCulloughBook TV looked at books by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough. Book TV looked at books by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough. 7:01 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Malcolm Nance, "They Want to Kill Americans"Counterterrorism analyst Malcolm Nance looked at the January 6th attack on the Capitol & argued ... Counterterrorism analyst Malcolm Nance looked at the January 6th attack on the Capitol & argued that another attack on U.S. soil is possible. Politics and Prose Bookstore hosted this program.