American Artifacts Schedule

Week of April 28 through May 5

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, April 29
8:01 AM EDTApprox. 49 min.Why Injustice CanJournalist Phoebe Bovy examines what it means to be "privileged" and how privilege is interpreted ... Journalist Phoebe Bovy examines what it means to be "privileged" and how privilege is interpreted in today's society. Ms. Bovy is in conversation with Maria Bowler, assistant digital editor for Commonweal Magazine. 8:50 AM EDTApprox. 8 min.After Words AFTER WORDS WEEKEND PROMO 8:58 AM EDTApprox. 2 min.BKTV Weekend TODAY
9:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Jack Barsky, "Deep Undercover"Jack Barsky talks about his life as a KGB spy operating in the U.S. during the late 1970s and ... Jack Barsky talks about his life as a KGB spy operating in the U.S. during the late 1970s and 1980s and his eventual rejecton of the Soviet Union. During this event held at the Spy Museum in Washington, DC, Mr. Barsky is interviewed by Vince Houghton, curator and historian at the Spy Museum. 10:00 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Sharon Weinberger, "The Imagineers of War"Sharon Weinberger, national security editor at The Intercept, talks about the history, successes, ... Sharon Weinberger, national security editor at The Intercept, talks about the history, successes, and failures of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The agency is responsible for the creation of the internet, armed drones, and self-driving cars, among other things. Ms. Weinberger spoke at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. 10:59 AM EDTApprox. 1 min.After Words AFTER WORDS WEEKEND PROMO
11:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 16 min.Jack Davis, "The Gulf"Jack Davis, environmental history professor at the University of Florida, provides a history of ... Jack Davis, environmental history professor at the University of Florida, provides a history of the Gulf region and the impact that oil, commercial fishing, and the tourism industry has had on its environment. He speaks at the Matheson History Museum in Gainesville, Florida. 12:16 PM EDTApprox. 4 min.BKTV Weekend TODAY 12:20 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Mark Zupan, "Inside Job"Mark Zupan, president of Alfred University, argues that government insiders - elected officials, ... Mark Zupan, president of Alfred University, argues that government insiders - elected officials, bureaucrats, public employees - are using their power to subvert the public interest. He says that this kind of corruption has brought down governments in the past and threatens to bring down countries like the U.S. and China today. Mr. Zupan spoke at the Cato Institute in Washington, DC.
1:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Rod Pyle, "Amazing Stories of the Space Age"In his book, "Amazing Stories of the Space Age: Rtue Tales of Nazis in Orbit, Soldiers on the ... In his book, "Amazing Stories of the Space Age: Rtue Tales of Nazis in Orbit, Soldiers on the Moon, Orphaned Martian Robots, and Other Fascinating Accounds from the Annals of Spaceflight," science writer Rod Pyle reports on some lesser known missions planned by aeronautical engineers, both in and out of NASA. 2:47 PM EDTApprox. 12 min.After Words AFTER WORDS WEEKEND PROMO 2:59 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.Call-in Michael Eric Dyson KEYEDMichael Eric Dyson, author of "Tears We Cannot Stop," takes viewer phone calls and tweets on race ... Michael Eric Dyson, author of "Tears We Cannot Stop," takes viewer phone calls and tweets on race in America from the 22nd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
3:29 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 34 min.Soner Cagaptay, "The New Sultan"Soner Cagaptay, director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy's Turkish Research ... Soner Cagaptay, director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy's Turkish Research Program, assesses how president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has cemented his rule and at what cost to his country's stability and democratic future. This event was held at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. 5:03 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Frances Fitzgerald, "The Evangelicals"Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frances Fitzgerald provided a history of evangelicalism in the ... Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frances Fitzgerald provided a history of evangelicalism in the United States. She was joined in conversation by Rev. David Gushee, director of the Center for Theology & Public Life at Mercer University. 6:02 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Why Americans Are Proud to Pay Taxes"Vanessa Williamson examines Americans attitudes on the U.S. tax system in her book, "Read My Lips: ... Vanessa Williamson examines Americans attitudes on the U.S. tax system in her book, "Read My Lips: Why Americans Are Proud to Pay Taxes." Through a national survey and interviews, Ms. Williamson found that most Americans view paying taxes as a civic responsibility, but have concerns about all Americans paying their fair share.
7:32 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Inside the Five Tricks of Washington"New York Law School Professor David Schoenbrod looks at five ways Washington officials avoid being ... New York Law School Professor David Schoenbrod looks at five ways Washington officials avoid being accountable to voters and offers his thoughts on legislation, the Honest Deal Act, which, he argues, would reform government procedures and change incentives that would put the American people back in charge. He is joined in conversation by former Texas representative Martin Frost and Hoover Institution research fellow Adam White. 8:52 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.The Battle to Save America's Middle Class"Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren examines the history and current state of the middle class ... Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren examines the history and current state of the middle class and what can be done to revive it. She speaks at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C. 10:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Campaign America Divided or United"Republican Presidential Candidate and Ohio Governor John Kasich discusses his 2016 presidential ... Republican Presidential Candidate and Ohio Governor John Kasich discusses his 2016 presidential race and his outlook on America's future in his book, "Two Paths: America Divided or United." Governor Kasich is interviewed by Christine Todd Whitman, former Governor of New Jersey, 1994-2001.
11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.The Life"Journalist John Farrell recalls the life of Richard Nixon in conversation with author and ... Journalist John Farrell recalls the life of Richard Nixon in conversation with author and journalist David Maraniss and VandrebiltUniversity Professor Thomas Schwartz.. They speak at the First Amendment Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sunday, April 30
12:15 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Call-in David Horowitz KEYEDDavid Horowitz, author of "Big Agenda: President Trump's Plan to Save America;" takes viewer phone ... David Horowitz, author of "Big Agenda: President Trump's Plan to Save America;" takes viewer phone calls and tweets on the Trump administration from the 22nd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. 1:14 AM EDTApprox. 52 min.Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen, "Shattered"Journalists Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen reported on Hillary Clinton's 2016 Presidential ... Journalists Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen reported on Hillary Clinton's 2016 Presidential campaign. 2:06 AM EDTApprox. 9 min.AHTV - This Weekend TONIGHT SAT-SUN 4/29-30
2:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 29 min.Craig Shirley, "Reagan Rising"Craig Shirley examines Ronald Reagan's path to the presidency; from his failed attempt to secure ... Craig Shirley examines Ronald Reagan's path to the presidency; from his failed attempt to secure the Republican nomination in 1976 to his presidential victory in 1980. He speaks at the Women's National Republican Club in New York City. 3:44 AM EDTApprox. 47 min.Gentrification, Inequality, and the Fight for the Neighborhood"Journalist Peter Moskowitz discusses the future of American cities in his book, "How to Kill a ... Journalist Peter Moskowitz discusses the future of American cities in his book, "How to Kill a City." In his book, Mr. Moskowitz looks at gentrification in Detroit, New Orleans, & New York and what the impact has been on residents of these cities. He is interviewed by Ryan Sartor, Host of The Difficult To Name Reading Series. 4:31 AM EDTApprox. 49 min.Eugenia Cheng, "Beyond Infinity"Eugenia Cheng, author of "Beyond Infinity: An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics," ... Eugenia Cheng, author of "Beyond Infinity: An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics," explores the mathematical idea of 'infinity.' She explains that infinity is ingrained in every day life. Dr. Cheng is also the author of "How to Bake Pi."
5:20 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 39 min.Soner Cagaptay, "The New Sultan"Soner Cagaptay, director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy's Turkish Research ... Soner Cagaptay, director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy's Turkish Research Program, assesses how president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has cemented his rule and at what cost to his country's stability and democratic future. This event was held at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. 6:59 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work iAlyssa Mastromonaco, Fmr. Deputy Chief of Staff to President Obama, shares stories from her time ... Alyssa Mastromonaco, Fmr. Deputy Chief of Staff to President Obama, shares stories from her time serving in the White House in her book, Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House." 8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Kevin Gutzman, "Thomas Jefferson Revolutionary"Kevin Gutzman, history chair at Western Connecticut State University, argues that Thomas Jefferson ... Kevin Gutzman, history chair at Western Connecticut State University, argues that Thomas Jefferson was a political radical for his time; from his thoughts on the size and operations of the federal government to religious freedom and equality. Kevin Gutzman speaks at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia.
9:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.James Forman, "Locking Up Our Own"Yale Law School Professor James Forman examineed criminal justice polices put in place in the ... Yale Law School Professor James Forman examineed criminal justice polices put in place in the early 70's and 80's to curb rising crime in cities and the adverse effect it's having today. Professor Forman asserts that many of the policies that were put in place during this time were also backed by some African American officials coming into office at that time. A D.C. public defender for six years, Professor Forman recalled how Mayor Barry and other city officials across the country supported tough-on-crime policies to combat high murder rates and drug related problems in their cities. He spoke at Busboys & Poets in Washington, D.C.. 10:01 AM EDTApprox. 29 min.Call-in Corey Fields KEYEDCorey Fields, author of "Black Elephants in the Room: The Unexpected Politics of African American ... Corey Fields, author of "Black Elephants in the Room: The Unexpected Politics of African American Republicans," takes viewer phone calls and tweets on African Americans and the Republican Party from the 22nd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. 10:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Why Americans Are Proud to Pay Taxes"Vanessa Williamson examines Americans attitudes on the U.S. tax system in her book, "Read My Lips: ... Vanessa Williamson examines Americans attitudes on the U.S. tax system in her book, "Read My Lips: Why Americans Are Proud to Pay Taxes." Through a national survey and interviews, Ms. Williamson found that most Americans view paying taxes as a civic responsibility, but have concerns about all Americans paying their fair share.
12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Ken Buck,"Drain the Swamp"Colorado Representative Ken Buck talks about corruption in Washington and his plans for reform in ... Colorado Representative Ken Buck talks about corruption in Washington and his plans for reform in his book, "Drain the Swamp." Rep. Buck is interviewed by Fredreka Schouten USA Today Campaign Finance Reporter. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 15 min.The Changing ViewsBook TV sat down with University of Arizona political science professor, William Mishler, to talk ... Book TV sat down with University of Arizona political science professor, William Mishler, to talk about his book, "Popular Support for an Undemocratic Regime: The Changing Views of Russians." 1:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Syria Panel KEYEDA panel on Syria from the 22nd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, featuring Alia Malek, ... A panel on Syria from the 22nd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, featuring Alia Malek, "The Home That Was Our Country: A Memoir of Syria;" Christopher Phillips, "The Battle for Syria: International Rivalry in the New Middle East;" and Elliot Ackerman, "Green on Blue: A Novel."
2:16 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 29 min.Inside the Five Tricks of Washington"New York Law School Professor David Schoenbrod looks at five ways Washington officials avoid being ... New York Law School Professor David Schoenbrod looks at five ways Washington officials avoid being accountable to voters and offers his thoughts on legislation, the Honest Deal Act, which, he argues, would reform government procedures and change incentives that would put the American people back in charge. He is joined in conversation by former Texas representative Martin Frost and Hoover Institution research fellow Adam White. 3:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.The Life"Journalist John Farrell recalls the life of Richard Nixon in conversation with author and ... Journalist John Farrell recalls the life of Richard Nixon in conversation with author and journalist David Maraniss and VandrebiltUniversity Professor Thomas Schwartz.. They speak at the First Amendment Center in Nashville, Tennessee. 5:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Call-in Hugh Hewitt KEYEDHugh Hewitt, author of "The Fourth Way: The Conservative Playbook for a Lasting GOP Majority," ... Hugh Hewitt, author of "The Fourth Way: The Conservative Playbook for a Lasting GOP Majority," takes viewer phone calls and tweets on the Republican Party from the 22nd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
6:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.James Forman, "Locking Up Our Own"Yale Law School Professor James Forman examineed criminal justice polices put in place in the ... Yale Law School Professor James Forman examineed criminal justice polices put in place in the early 70's and 80's to curb rising crime in cities and the adverse effect it's having today. Professor Forman asserts that many of the policies that were put in place during this time were also backed by some African American officials coming into office at that time. A D.C. public defender for six years, Professor Forman recalled how Mayor Barry and other city officials across the country supported tough-on-crime policies to combat high murder rates and drug related problems in their cities. He spoke at Busboys & Poets in Washington, D.C.. 7:02 PM EDTApprox. 58 min.Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen, "Shattered"Journalists Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen reported on Hillary Clinton's 2016 Presidential ... Journalists Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen reported on Hillary Clinton's 2016 Presidential campaign. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Frances Fitzgerald, "The Evangelicals"Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frances Fitzgerald provided a history of evangelicalism in the ... Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frances Fitzgerald provided a history of evangelicalism in the United States. She was joined in conversation by Rev. David Gushee, director of the Center for Theology & Public Life at Mercer University.
9:00 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Campaign America Divided or United"Republican Presidential Candidate and Ohio Governor John Kasich discusses his 2016 presidential ... Republican Presidential Candidate and Ohio Governor John Kasich discusses his 2016 presidential race and his outlook on America's future in his book, "Two Paths: America Divided or United." Governor Kasich is interviewed by Christine Todd Whitman, former Governor of New Jersey, 1994-2001. 9:59 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 16 min.The Battle to Save America's Middle Class"Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren examines the history and current state of the middle class ... Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren examines the history and current state of the middle class and what can be done to revive it. She speaks at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C. 11:15 PM EDTApprox. 48 min.Kevin Davis, "The Brain Defense"Journalist Kevin Davis reports on the use of neuroscience as a defense in the courtroom. The first ... Journalist Kevin Davis reports on the use of neuroscience as a defense in the courtroom. The first case where a brain scan was allowed as evidence for the defense was Herbert Weinstein, a 65 year old man accused of murdering his wife, seemingly out of the blue. It was discovered after his arrest that he had a cyst in his brain and his lawyer argued that the cyst impaired his judgement.
Monday, May 1
12:03 AM EDTApprox. 58 min.Campaign America Divided or United"Republican Presidential Candidate and Ohio Governor John Kasich discusses his 2016 presidential ... Republican Presidential Candidate and Ohio Governor John Kasich discusses his 2016 presidential race and his outlook on America's future in his book, "Two Paths: America Divided or United." Governor Kasich is interviewed by Christine Todd Whitman, former Governor of New Jersey, 1994-2001. 1:01 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.The Changing ViewsBook TV sat down with University of Arizona political science professor, William Mishler, to talk ... Book TV sat down with University of Arizona political science professor, William Mishler, to talk about his book, "Popular Support for an Undemocratic Regime: The Changing Views of Russians." 1:16 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 24 min.Mark Zupan, "Inside Job"Mark Zupan, president of Alfred University, argues that government insiders - elected officials, ... Mark Zupan, president of Alfred University, argues that government insiders - elected officials, bureaucrats, public employees - are using their power to subvert the public interest. He says that this kind of corruption has brought down governments in the past and threatens to bring down countries like the U.S. and China today. Mr. Zupan spoke at the Cato Institute in Washington, DC.
2:40 AM EDTApprox. 20 min.Our Future in Space"Astronomy professor Chris Impey talked about his book, "Beyond: Our Future in Space," a look as ... Astronomy professor Chris Impey talked about his book, "Beyond: Our Future in Space," a look as the next generation of space exploration. 3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Campaign America Divided or United"Republican Presidential Candidate and Ohio Governor John Kasich discusses his 2016 presidential ... Republican Presidential Candidate and Ohio Governor John Kasich discusses his 2016 presidential race and his outlook on America's future in his book, "Two Paths: America Divided or United." Governor Kasich is interviewed by Christine Todd Whitman, former Governor of New Jersey, 1994-2001. 4:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Sex, Gender, Feminism"In a compilation of new essays, Camille Paglia, talks about feminism and empowering men and women ... In a compilation of new essays, Camille Paglia, talks about feminism and empowering men and women in her book, "Free Women, Free Men: Sex, Gender, Feminism."
5:15 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.The Drive to Abolish Male and Female"Ashley McGuire dicsusses her book, "Sex Scandel" which looks at the issue of gender identity and ... Ashley McGuire dicsusses her book, "Sex Scandel" which looks at the issue of gender identity and what makes males and females different. 6:14 AM EDTApprox. 48 min.Kevin Davis, "The Brain Defense"Journalist Kevin Davis reports on the use of neuroscience as a defense in the courtroom. The first ... Journalist Kevin Davis reports on the use of neuroscience as a defense in the courtroom. The first case where a brain scan was allowed as evidence for the defense was Herbert Weinstein, a 65 year old man accused of murdering his wife, seemingly out of the blue. It was discovered after his arrest that he had a cyst in his brain and his lawyer argued that the cyst impaired his judgement. 7:02 AM EDTApprox. 58 min.Ganesh Sitaraman, "The Crisis of the Middle-Class Constitution"Ganesh Sitaraman, associate professor of law at Vanderbilt Law School and an advisor to Sen. ... Ganesh Sitaraman, associate professor of law at Vanderbilt Law School and an advisor to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, says that the Founders didn't address the threat of income inequality in America because they lived during a time of relative economic equality and a solid middle class. He argues that today they would support amending the Constitution to address the problem. Mr. Sitaraman spoke at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.