American History/BookTV Schedule

Week of August 19 through August 26

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, August 20
8:01 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Lectures in History U.S. Expansion & HawaiiJohnson County Community College professor Tai Edwards taught a class about the expansion of the ... Johnson County Community College professor Tai Edwards taught a class about the expansion of the United States during the Spanish-American War and the acquisition of Hawaii. She examined the goals of the U.S. in gaining new territory and the debates at the time about having an overseas empire. 8:51 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Mark Clague, "O Say Can You Hear?"University of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague recounted the history ... University of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague recounted the history of "The Star Spangled Banner" and how its meaning has evolved. This program also includes brief musical performances and was hosted by the Ann Arbor Public Library in Michigan. 9:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Le'Trice Donaldson, "Duty Beyond the Battlefield"Author & professor Le'Trice Donaldson detailed how Black soldiers between the Civil War and World ... Author & professor Le'Trice Donaldson detailed how Black soldiers between the Civil War and World War I used their military service to further civil rights. The World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, hosted this event.
11:00 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Lectures in History U.S. Expansion & HawaiiJohnson County Community College professor Tai Edwards taught a class about the expansion of the ... Johnson County Community College professor Tai Edwards taught a class about the expansion of the United States during the Spanish-American War and the acquisition of Hawaii. She examined the goals of the U.S. in gaining new territory and the debates at the time about having an overseas empire. 11:50 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Mark Clague, "O Say Can You Hear?"University of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague recounted the history ... University of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague recounted the history of "The Star Spangled Banner" and how its meaning has evolved. This program also includes brief musical performances and was hosted by the Ann Arbor Public Library in Michigan. 12:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Le'Trice Donaldson, "Duty Beyond the Battlefield"Author & professor Le'Trice Donaldson detailed how Black soldiers between the Civil War and World ... Author & professor Le'Trice Donaldson detailed how Black soldiers between the Civil War and World War I used their military service to further civil rights. The World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, hosted this event.
1:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.First Ladies - Influence & ImpactHow have first ladies shaped history as presidential advisers and as advocates for societal ... How have first ladies shaped history as presidential advisers and as advocates for societal change? That was the question before a panel of scholars convened by the White House Historical Association at their conference in Dallas, Texas. 3:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Mary McLeod Bethune Congressional Statue DedicationA statue of educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune was dedicated as part of ... A statue of educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune was dedicated as part of Congress's National Statuary Hall. She is the first African American to be represented in the collection and was selected by the state of Florida. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy were among the speakers. 4:17 PM EDTApprox. 2 hr. 8 min.Educator & Civil Rights Activist Mary McLeod BethuneEducator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune was remembered at a symposium looking at ... Educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune was remembered at a symposium looking at her life and legacy. On July 13, 2022, the U.S. Congress dedicated a statue of her as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection. She is the first African American to be represented there. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this event.
6:25 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.Olivier Zunz, "The Man Who Understood Democracy"Author Olivier Zunz looked at the life of Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville and his commitment to ... Author Olivier Zunz looked at the life of Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville and his commitment to the political experiment of democracy. This virtual event was hosted by the National History Center and the Wilson Center. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Lectures in History U.S. Expansion & HawaiiJohnson County Community College professor Tai Edwards taught a class about the expansion of the ... Johnson County Community College professor Tai Edwards taught a class about the expansion of the United States during the Spanish-American War and the acquisition of Hawaii. She examined the goals of the U.S. in gaining new territory and the debates at the time about having an overseas empire. 8:50 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Mark Clague, "O Say Can You Hear?"University of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague recounted the history ... University of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague recounted the history of "The Star Spangled Banner" and how its meaning has evolved. This program also includes brief musical performances and was hosted by the Ann Arbor Public Library in Michigan.
9:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Le'Trice Donaldson, "Duty Beyond the Battlefield"Author & professor Le'Trice Donaldson detailed how Black soldiers between the Civil War and World ... Author & professor Le'Trice Donaldson detailed how Black soldiers between the Civil War and World War I used their military service to further civil rights. The World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, hosted this event. 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Lectures in History U.S. Expansion & HawaiiJohnson County Community College professor Tai Edwards taught a class about the expansion of the ... Johnson County Community College professor Tai Edwards taught a class about the expansion of the United States during the Spanish-American War and the acquisition of Hawaii. She examined the goals of the U.S. in gaining new territory and the debates at the time about having an overseas empire. 11:50 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Mark Clague, "O Say Can You Hear?"University of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague recounted the history ... University of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague recounted the history of "The Star Spangled Banner" and how its meaning has evolved. This program also includes brief musical performances and was hosted by the Ann Arbor Public Library in Michigan.
Sunday, August 21
12:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Le'Trice Donaldson, "Duty Beyond the Battlefield"Author & professor Le'Trice Donaldson detailed how Black soldiers between the Civil War and World ... Author & professor Le'Trice Donaldson detailed how Black soldiers between the Civil War and World War I used their military service to further civil rights. The World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, hosted this event. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.First Ladies - Influence & ImpactHow have first ladies shaped history as presidential advisers and as advocates for societal ... How have first ladies shaped history as presidential advisers and as advocates for societal change? That was the question before a panel of scholars convened by the White House Historical Association at their conference in Dallas, Texas. 3:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Mary McLeod Bethune Congressional Statue DedicationA statue of educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune was dedicated as part of ... A statue of educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune was dedicated as part of Congress's National Statuary Hall. She is the first African American to be represented in the collection and was selected by the state of Florida. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy were among the speakers.
4:17 AM EDTApprox. 2 hr. 8 min.Educator & Civil Rights Activist Mary McLeod BethuneEducator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune was remembered at a symposium looking at ... Educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune was remembered at a symposium looking at her life and legacy. On July 13, 2022, the U.S. Congress dedicated a statue of her as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection. She is the first African American to be represented there. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this event. 6:25 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.Olivier Zunz, "The Man Who Understood Democracy"Author Olivier Zunz looked at the life of Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville and his commitment to ... Author Olivier Zunz looked at the life of Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville and his commitment to the political experiment of democracy. This virtual event was hosted by the National History Center and the Wilson Center. 8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Dorothy Roberts, "Torn Apart"Universityof Pennsylvania law and sociology professor Dorothy Roberts offered her thoughts on why ... Universityof Pennsylvania law and sociology professor Dorothy Roberts offered her thoughts on why the child welfare system in the U.S. should be abolished. The Free Library of Philadelphia hosted this event.
9:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Pete Hegseth, "Battle for the American Mind"Fox News host Pete Hegseth and his co-author, David Goodwin argued that our K-12 school system is ... Fox News host Pete Hegseth and his co-author, David Goodwin argued that our K-12 school system is teaching children to hate America and its history. They proposed ways to reform the system. This event was held at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. 10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Christine Emba, "Rethinking Sex"Washington Post columnist Christine Emba offered her thoughts on sexual consent and societal ... Washington Post columnist Christine Emba offered her thoughts on sexual consent and societal attitudes toward sex in the 21st century. She was interviewed by author Donna Freitas. 11:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Dorothy Roberts, "Torn Apart"Universityof Pennsylvania law and sociology professor Dorothy Roberts offered her thoughts on why ... Universityof Pennsylvania law and sociology professor Dorothy Roberts offered her thoughts on why the child welfare system in the U.S. should be abolished. The Free Library of Philadelphia hosted this event.
12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Pete Hegseth, "Battle for the American Mind"Fox News host Pete Hegseth and his co-author, David Goodwin argued that our K-12 school system is ... Fox News host Pete Hegseth and his co-author, David Goodwin argued that our K-12 school system is teaching children to hate America and its history. They proposed ways to reform the system. This event was held at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Christine Emba, "Rethinking Sex"Washington Post columnist Christine Emba offered her thoughts on sexual consent and societal ... Washington Post columnist Christine Emba offered her thoughts on sexual consent and societal attitudes toward sex in the 21st century. She was interviewed by author Donna Freitas. 2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Reshma Saujani, "Pay Up"Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani offered her thoughts on the future of women in the ... Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani offered her thoughts on the future of women in the workforce. Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual program.
3:05 PM EDTApprox. 25 min.James O'Keefe, "American Muckraker"Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe discusses his journalism career and some of the ... Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe discusses his journalism career and some of the investigations his group has undertaken. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Las Vegas. 3:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Dan Pfeiffer, "Battling the Big Lie"Former Obama administration Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer offered his thoughts on how the ... Former Obama administration Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer offered his thoughts on how the Left can fight political disinformation. Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hosted this event. 4:40 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.Gale Pooley, "Superabundance"Gale Pooley, professor of business management at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, argued that, ... Gale Pooley, professor of business management at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, argued that, contrary to the belief of environmentalists, resources become more abundant as the population grows. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Las Vegas.
5:10 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Eric Patterson & Robert Joustra, "Power Politics and Moral Power"Eric Patterson & Robert Joustra talked about Christian realism and its importance in foreign ... Eric Patterson & Robert Joustra talked about Christian realism and its importance in foreign affairs today. The Institute on Religion and Democracy in Washington, DC hosted this event. 6:10 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Author Discussion on the Social Responsibility of the Black WriterAuthors Edwidge Danticat, Marc Lamont Hill, Morgan Jerkins and Peniel Joseph discussed the social ... Authors Edwidge Danticat, Marc Lamont Hill, Morgan Jerkins and Peniel Joseph discussed the social responsibilities of Black writers. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Evers College in New York City. 7:30 PM EDTApprox. 31 min.About Books Hillel Italie on Antitrust and the Simon & Schuster - Penguin Random House MergerPublishing industry news, insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured on ... Publishing industry news, insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured on C-SPAN's Book TV. In this episode the Associated Press' Hillel Italie spoke with us about the recent anti-trust case against the proposed Penguin Random House/Simon & Schuster merger.
8:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Dorothy Roberts, "Torn Apart"Universityof Pennsylvania law and sociology professor Dorothy Roberts offered her thoughts on why ... Universityof Pennsylvania law and sociology professor Dorothy Roberts offered her thoughts on why the child welfare system in the U.S. should be abolished. The Free Library of Philadelphia hosted this event. 9:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Pete Hegseth, "Battle for the American Mind"Fox News host Pete Hegseth and his co-author, David Goodwin argued that our K-12 school system is ... Fox News host Pete Hegseth and his co-author, David Goodwin argued that our K-12 school system is teaching children to hate America and its history. They proposed ways to reform the system. This event was held at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Christine Emba, "Rethinking Sex"Washington Post columnist Christine Emba offered her thoughts on sexual consent and societal ... Washington Post columnist Christine Emba offered her thoughts on sexual consent and societal attitudes toward sex in the 21st century. She was interviewed by author Donna Freitas.
11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Dorothy Roberts, "Torn Apart"Universityof Pennsylvania law and sociology professor Dorothy Roberts offered her thoughts on why ... Universityof Pennsylvania law and sociology professor Dorothy Roberts offered her thoughts on why the child welfare system in the U.S. should be abolished. The Free Library of Philadelphia hosted this event.
Monday, August 22
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Pete Hegseth, "Battle for the American Mind"Fox News host Pete Hegseth and his co-author, David Goodwin argued that our K-12 school system is ... Fox News host Pete Hegseth and his co-author, David Goodwin argued that our K-12 school system is teaching children to hate America and its history. They proposed ways to reform the system. This event was held at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. 1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Christine Emba, "Rethinking Sex"Washington Post columnist Christine Emba offered her thoughts on sexual consent and societal ... Washington Post columnist Christine Emba offered her thoughts on sexual consent and societal attitudes toward sex in the 21st century. She was interviewed by author Donna Freitas. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Reshma Saujani, "Pay Up"Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani offered her thoughts on the future of women in the ... Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani offered her thoughts on the future of women in the workforce. Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual program.
3:05 AM EDTApprox. 25 min.James O'Keefe, "American Muckraker"Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe discusses his journalism career and some of the ... Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe discusses his journalism career and some of the investigations his group has undertaken. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Las Vegas. 3:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Dan Pfeiffer, "Battling the Big Lie"Former Obama administration Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer offered his thoughts on how the ... Former Obama administration Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer offered his thoughts on how the Left can fight political disinformation. Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hosted this event. 4:40 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.Gale Pooley, "Superabundance"Gale Pooley, professor of business management at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, argued that, ... Gale Pooley, professor of business management at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, argued that, contrary to the belief of environmentalists, resources become more abundant as the population grows. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Las Vegas.
5:10 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Eric Patterson & Robert Joustra, "Power Politics and Moral Power"Eric Patterson & Robert Joustra talked about Christian realism and its importance in foreign ... Eric Patterson & Robert Joustra talked about Christian realism and its importance in foreign affairs today. The Institute on Religion and Democracy in Washington, DC hosted this event. 6:10 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Author Discussion on the Social Responsibility of the Black WriterAuthors Edwidge Danticat, Marc Lamont Hill, Morgan Jerkins and Peniel Joseph discussed the social ... Authors Edwidge Danticat, Marc Lamont Hill, Morgan Jerkins and Peniel Joseph discussed the social responsibilities of Black writers. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Evers College in New York City. 7:30 AM EDTApprox. 31 min.About Books Hillel Italie on Antitrust and the Simon & Schuster - Penguin Random House MergerPublishing industry news, insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured on ... Publishing industry news, insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured on C-SPAN's Book TV. In this episode the Associated Press' Hillel Italie spoke with us about the recent anti-trust case against the proposed Penguin Random House/Simon & Schuster merger.