American Artifacts Schedule

Week of March 26 through April 2

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, March 30
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 40 min.John Brockman, "Possible Minds"Editor John Brockman and "Possible Minds" contributors discussed the future of artificial ... Editor John Brockman and "Possible Minds" contributors discussed the future of artificial intelligence. 9:40 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Chris Wilson, "The Master Plan"Entrepreneur Chris Wilson reflected on his incarceration and life after prison. Entrepreneur Chris Wilson reflected on his incarceration and life after prison. 10:50 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Robert Tsai, "Practical Equality"American University law professor Robert Tsai examined the legal arguments for equality through ... American University law professor Robert Tsai examined the legal arguments for equality through past and current court cases.
11:50 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Farah Pandith, "How We Win"Farah Pandith discussed how to stop the spread of Islamic exteremist ideology and violence. Farah Pandith discussed how to stop the spread of Islamic exteremist ideology and violence. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Hal Crowther and Charles MarshAuthors Hal Crowther ("Freedom Fighters and Hell Raisers) and Charles Marsh ("Can I Get a ... Authors Hal Crowther ("Freedom Fighters and Hell Raisers) and Charles Marsh ("Can I Get a Witness?) discussed their books. 2:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Melanie HatterMelanie Hatter, author of "Malawi's Sisters," talked about race and crime in America. Melanie Hatter, author of "Malawi's Sisters," talked about race and crime in America.
3:16 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Jesse Jarnow, Tim Mohr, and Imani PerryAuthors Jesse Jarnow ("Wasn't That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the Soul ... Authors Jesse Jarnow ("Wasn't That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the Soul of America"), Tim Mohr ("Burning Down the Haus: Punk Rock, Revolution, and the Fall of the Berlin Wall"), and Imani Perry ("May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem") talked about music and social movements in the United States. 4:26 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 18 min.Raymond Arsenault and David BlightBiographers Raymond Arsenault ("Arthur Ashe: A Life") and David Blight ("Frederick Douglass: ... Biographers Raymond Arsenault ("Arthur Ashe: A Life") and David Blight ("Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom") talked about their books. 5:44 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 16 min.Laurie Halse Anderson and Jason ReynoldsAuthors Laurie Halse Anderson ("Shout") and Jason Reynolds ("Long Way Down") discussed writing ... Authors Laurie Halse Anderson ("Shout") and Jason Reynolds ("Long Way Down") discussed writing about tough topics for young adults.
7:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Joseph Celeski, "The Green Berets in the Land of a Million Elephants"Col. Joseph Celeski (U.S. Army Retired) talked about the Army's secret war in Laos from 1959 to ... Col. Joseph Celeski (U.S. Army Retired) talked about the Army's secret war in Laos from 1959 to 1974. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.David McCraw, "Truth in Our Times"David McCraw recounted his work as deputy general counsel for the New York Times. David McCraw recounted his work as deputy general counsel for the New York Times. 9:02 PM EDTApprox. 57 min.Steffanie Strathdee & Thomas Patterson, "The Perfect Predator"Epidemiologist Steffanie Strathdee and evolutionary sociobiologist Thomas Patterson described Dr. ... Epidemiologist Steffanie Strathdee and evolutionary sociobiologist Thomas Patterson described Dr. Strathdee's search for a cure for an antibiotic resistent super bug that almost killed Dr. Patterson.
9:59 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.After Words George Papadopoulos, "Deep State Target"'George Papadopoulos detailed his role in the Trump presidential campaign and the Russia ... George Papadopoulos detailed his role in the Trump presidential campaign and the Russia investigation. He is interviewed by the Wall Street Journal justice department reporter Aruna Viswanatha. 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Tony Platt, "Beyond These Walls"UC-Berkeley scholar Tony Platt examined crime and punishment in the U.S. UC-Berkeley scholar Tony Platt examined crime and punishment in the U.S.
Sunday, March 31
12:25 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Eric Topol "Deep Medicine"Dr. Eric Topol explored the integration of artificial intelligence in medicine and how it affects ... Dr. Eric Topol explored the integration of artificial intelligence in medicine and how it affects efficiency, diagnosis, and more. 1:20 AM EDTApprox. 40 min.Allen Lynch, "Zero to Hero"Medal of Honor recipient Allen Lynch talked about growing up in Chicago and serving in the Vietnam ... Medal of Honor recipient Allen Lynch talked about growing up in Chicago and serving in the Vietnam War. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 16 min.Hal Crowther and Charles MarshAuthors Hal Crowther ("Freedom Fighters and Hell Raisers) and Charles Marsh ("Can I Get a ... Authors Hal Crowther ("Freedom Fighters and Hell Raisers) and Charles Marsh ("Can I Get a Witness?) discussed their books.
3:16 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Melanie HatterMelanie Hatter, author of "Malawi's Sisters," talked about race and crime in America. Melanie Hatter, author of "Malawi's Sisters," talked about race and crime in America. 4:17 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Jesse Jarnow, Tim Mohr, and Imani PerryAuthors Jesse Jarnow ("Wasn't That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the Soul ... Authors Jesse Jarnow ("Wasn't That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the Soul of America"), Tim Mohr ("Burning Down the Haus: Punk Rock, Revolution, and the Fall of the Berlin Wall"), and Imani Perry ("May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem") talked about music and social movements in the United States. 5:27 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 18 min.Raymond Arsenault and David BlightBiographers Raymond Arsenault ("Arthur Ashe: A Life") and David Blight ("Frederick Douglass: ... Biographers Raymond Arsenault ("Arthur Ashe: A Life") and David Blight ("Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom") talked about their books.
6:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Laurie Halse Anderson and Jason ReynoldsAuthors Laurie Halse Anderson ("Shout") and Jason Reynolds ("Long Way Down") discussed writing ... Authors Laurie Halse Anderson ("Shout") and Jason Reynolds ("Long Way Down") discussed writing about tough topics for young adults. 8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Chris Stirewalt, "Every Man a King"Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt provides a history of American populism. Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt provides a history of American populism. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Q&A Jeffrey EngelJeffrey Engel, author of "When the World Seemed New," was a guest on C-SPAN's Q&A program. Jeffrey Engel, author of "When the World Seemed New," was a guest on C-SPAN's Q&A program.
10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Amy Webb, "The Big Nine"Amy Webb argued that artificial intelligence is giving dangerous power to big corporations. Amy Webb argued that artificial intelligence is giving dangerous power to big corporations. 11:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Author Discussion on JournalismAuthors David McCraw, "Truth in our Times;" Nina Burleigh, "Golden Handcuffs;" Rick Wilson, ... Authors David McCraw, "Truth in our Times;" Nina Burleigh, "Golden Handcuffs;" Rick Wilson, "Everything Trump Touches Dies;" and author and journalist David Maraniss, discussed journalism at the 11th annual Tucson Festival of Books. 12:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.After Words Victor Davis Hanson, "The Case for Trump"Victor Davis Hanson discussed the campaign, election, and presidency of Donald Trump. He's ... Victor Davis Hanson discussed the campaign, election, and presidency of Donald Trump. He's interviewed by former Congressman Dave Brat (R-VA).
1:05 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.David Treuer, "The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee"David Treuer provided a history of Native Americans from 1890 to today. David Treuer provided a history of Native Americans from 1890 to today. 2:15 PM EDTApprox. 47 min.Charles Graeber, "The Breakthrough"Charles Graeber reported on scientific advances in cancer research. Charles Graeber reported on scientific advances in cancer research. 3:02 PM EDTApprox. 49 min.Dorothy Gilliam, "Trailblazer"Dorothy Gilliam, the first black female reporter for the Washington Post, discussed her life and ... Dorothy Gilliam, the first black female reporter for the Washington Post, discussed her life and journalism career.
3:51 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.Mitchell Jackson, "Survival Math"NYU professor Mitchell Jackson reflected on his family's multi-generational experience with ... NYU professor Mitchell Jackson reflected on his family's multi-generational experience with violence and economic inequality growing up in Portland, Oregon. 5:00 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Q&A Jeffrey EngelJeffrey Engel, author of "When the World Seemed New," was a guest on C-SPAN's Q&A program. Jeffrey Engel, author of "When the World Seemed New," was a guest on C-SPAN's Q&A program. 5:59 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Lynne Olson, "Madame Fourcade's Secret War"Lynne Olson recalled the life of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, the leader of the French Resistance ... Lynne Olson recalled the life of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, the leader of the French Resistance intelligence organization, Alliance, during World War II. The author reported that Fourcade's network supplied vital information during the War and despite being captured twice by the Gestapo, she survived and was involved in postwar French politics.
6:49 PM EDTApprox. 41 min.Allen Lynch, "Zero to Hero"Medal of Honor recipient Allen Lynch talked about growing up in Chicago and serving in the Vietnam ... Medal of Honor recipient Allen Lynch talked about growing up in Chicago and serving in the Vietnam War. 7:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 29 min.Devin Fergus, "Land of the Fee"Devin Fergus talked about the hidden transaction fees that Americans regularly pay and the impact ... Devin Fergus talked about the hidden transaction fees that Americans regularly pay and the impact that these costs have had on the middle class. 8:59 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.After Words George Papadopoulos, "Deep State Target"'George Papadopoulos detailed his role in the Trump presidential campaign and the Russia ... George Papadopoulos detailed his role in the Trump presidential campaign and the Russia investigation. He is interviewed by the Wall Street Journal justice department reporter Aruna Viswanatha.
10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Samantha Allen, "Real Queer America"Daily Beast senior reporter Samantha Allen looked at the growing LGBT communities in red states. Daily Beast senior reporter Samantha Allen looked at the growing LGBT communities in red states. 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Carolyn Forche, "What You Have Heard Is True"Author and activist Carolyn Forche recalled her time in El Salvador during the lead-up to that ... Author and activist Carolyn Forche recalled her time in El Salvador during the lead-up to that country's civil war in the late 1970s. She was joined in conversation by author Beth Kephart.
Monday, April 1
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words George Papadopoulos, "Deep State Target"'George Papadopoulos detailed his role in the Trump presidential campaign and the Russia ... George Papadopoulos detailed his role in the Trump presidential campaign and the Russia investigation. He is interviewed by the Wall Street Journal justice department reporter Aruna Viswanatha. 12:59 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Adam Rutherford, "Humanimal"Adam Rutherford detailed evolutionary history and argued that traits once considered exclusive to ... Adam Rutherford detailed evolutionary history and argued that traits once considered exclusive to humans are not. 2:02 AM EDTApprox. 58 min.Steffanie Strathdee & Thomas Patterson, "The Perfect Predator"Epidemiologist Steffanie Strathdee and evolutionary sociobiologist Thomas Patterson described Dr. ... Epidemiologist Steffanie Strathdee and evolutionary sociobiologist Thomas Patterson described Dr. Strathdee's search for a cure for an antibiotic resistent super bug that almost killed Dr. Patterson.
3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words George Papadopoulos, "Deep State Target"'George Papadopoulos detailed his role in the Trump presidential campaign and the Russia ... George Papadopoulos detailed his role in the Trump presidential campaign and the Russia investigation. He is interviewed by the Wall Street Journal justice department reporter Aruna Viswanatha. 4:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Philip K. Howard, "Try Common Sense"Common Good founder Philip Howard offered his thoughts on how to create a more practical and ... Common Good founder Philip Howard offered his thoughts on how to create a more practical and accountable form of government. 5:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Elaine Shannon, "Hunting LeRoux"Author Elaine Shannon talked about the life and crimes of Paul LeRoux and the DEA unit that ... Author Elaine Shannon talked about the life and crimes of Paul LeRoux and the DEA unit that eventually brought him down.
6:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Joseph Celeski, "The Green Berets in the Land of a Million Elephants"Col. Joseph Celeski (U.S. Army Retired) talked about the Army's secret war in Laos from 1959 to ... Col. Joseph Celeski (U.S. Army Retired) talked about the Army's secret war in Laos from 1959 to 1974. 7:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Jeremy Brown, "Influenza"The National Institute of Health's Jeremy Brown provided a history of the 1918 flu pandemic, which ... The National Institute of Health's Jeremy Brown provided a history of the 1918 flu pandemic, which killed between 50-100 million people, and offered his thoughts on how prepared we are for the next pandemic.