American Artifacts Schedule

Week of June 25 through July 2

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, June 29
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Brenda Wineapple, "The Impeachers"Historian Brenda Wineapple looked back at the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson in 1868. She ... Historian Brenda Wineapple looked back at the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson in 1868. She was joined in conversation by Columbia University history professor Eric Foner. 9:06 AM EDTApprox. 14 min.Interview with Bassey Ikpi, "I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying"Bassey Ikpi discussed her upcoming memoir that focuses on her mental health care. Bassey Ikpi discussed her upcoming memoir that focuses on her mental health care. 9:20 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Charlotte Pence, "Marlon Bundo's Day in the Nation's Capital"Charlotte Pence and her mother, Second Lady Karen Pence, shared the story of their family's pet ... Charlotte Pence and her mother, Second Lady Karen Pence, shared the story of their family's pet rabbit Marlon Bundo's adventure to understand the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance by visiting national landmarks in Washington, D.C.
10:10 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Josh Levin, "The Queen"Josh Levin, national editor at Slate, talked about Linda Taylor, a criminal whose exploits ... Josh Levin, national editor at Slate, talked about Linda Taylor, a criminal whose exploits launched the idea of the "welfare queen" in the United States. 11:00 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.Roger Stone, "The Myth of Russian Collusion"Political strategist Roger Stone offered his account of the 2016 election and the Mueller ... Political strategist Roger Stone offered his account of the 2016 election and the Mueller investigation. 11:30 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.Discussion with Authors of Political MemoirsThe authors of forthcoming political memoirs discussed their books. They included Samantha Power, ... The authors of forthcoming political memoirs discussed their books. They included Samantha Power, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN; Ambassador Susan Rice, former National Security Advisor; and Virginia State Senator Janet Howell.
12:00 PM EDTApprox. 40 min.History Bookshelf Sandra Bolzenius, "Glory in their Spirit"Former Army transportation specialist Sandra Bolzenius recalled the efforts of four African ... Former Army transportation specialist Sandra Bolzenius recalled the efforts of four African American women who sought the same treatment as white service members enlisted in the Women Army Corps (WAC) during World War II. 12:40 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Ryan Dostie, "Formation"Ryan Dostie detailed her time serving in the military during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Ryan Dostie detailed her time serving in the military during Operation Iraqi Freedom. 1:45 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Michael Kranish, "The World's Fastest Man"Michael Kranish recalled the life of Major Taylor, an African American cyclist in the late 19th ... Michael Kranish recalled the life of Major Taylor, an African American cyclist in the late 19th century who competed professionally and won the world cycling championship in 1899, despite the resistance of other riders and promoters.
2:40 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Emily Bazelon, "Charged"New York Magazine's Emily Bazelon reported on the power of prosecutors in the American criminal ... New York Magazine's Emily Bazelon reported on the power of prosecutors in the American criminal justice system. 3:50 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.Profile of Authors Jeanne Safer and Richard BrookhiserBook TV visited the home of authors Jeanne Safer and Richard Brookhiser to discuss how they ... Book TV visited the home of authors Jeanne Safer and Richard Brookhiser to discuss how they maintain their relationship despite their opposite political views. 5:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 13 min.David Kaye, "Speech Police"David Kaye, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, talked about policing free ... David Kaye, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, talked about policing free speech on the internet.
6:14 PM EDTApprox. 47 min.History Bookshelf Kara Dixon Vuic, "The Girls Next Door"Texas Christian University professor Kara Dixon Vuic provided a history of the women who ... Texas Christian University professor Kara Dixon Vuic provided a history of the women who volunteered to entertain American soldiers overseas during times of war. 7:01 PM EDTApprox. 49 min.Sen. Mitch McConnell R-KY and Roy Brownell, "The US Senate and the Commonwealth"Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Roy Brownell provided a history of Kentucky ... Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Roy Brownell provided a history of Kentucky lawmakers and their leadership in the U.S. Senate. 7:50 PM EDTApprox. 10 min.What Are You Reading with Representative Bill JohnsonRep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) shared his reading list with Book TV. Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) shared his reading list with Book TV.
8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.George Packer, "Our Man"George Packer talked about the life and career of diplomat Richard Holbrooke. George Packer talked about the life and career of diplomat Richard Holbrooke. 9:01 PM EDTApprox. 19 min.Interview with Samantha Power, "The Education of an Idealist"Former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, reflected on her tenure. Former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, reflected on her tenure. 9:20 PM EDTApprox. 36 min.Anna Fifield, "The Great Successor"Anna Fifield, Beijing Bureau Chief for the Washington Post, talked about the dynastic mission of ... Anna Fifield, Beijing Bureau Chief for the Washington Post, talked about the dynastic mission of the Kim family and its latest head, Kim Jong Un.
9:56 PM EDTApprox. 3 min.What Are You Reading with Representative Glenn GrothmanRep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) shared his reading list with Book TV. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) shared his reading list with Book TV. 9:59 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.After Words George Sorial, "The Real Deal"George Sorial discussed his time as an executive in the Trump Organization. He was interviewed by ... George Sorial discussed his time as an executive in the Trump Organization. He was interviewed by John Avlon, CNN Anchor Senior Political Analyst. 11:02 PM EDTApprox. 58 min.Jay Wexler, "Our Non-Christian Nation"Boston University professor Jay Wexler argued that freedom of religious expression should include ... Boston University professor Jay Wexler argued that freedom of religious expression should include religious and nonreligious voices.
Sunday, June 30
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 46 min.History Bookshelf David Roll, "George Marshall"Biographer David Roll recalled the life of military leader George Marshall, who served as ... Biographer David Roll recalled the life of military leader George Marshall, who served as President Franklin Roosevelt's Army chief of staff during World War II. 12:46 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.Mark Levin, "Unfreedom of the Press"TV and radio host Mark Levin argued that the press has lowered its standards in providing ... TV and radio host Mark Levin argued that the press has lowered its standards in providing objective and trustworthy journalism. 1:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.Emilie Aries, "Bossed Up"Bossed Up Founder and CEO Emilie Aries shared her thoughts on how women can develop sustainable ... Bossed Up Founder and CEO Emilie Aries shared her thoughts on how women can develop sustainable career.
3:02 AM EDTApprox. 14 min.Interview with Malcolm Gladwell, "Talking to Strangers"Author and New Yorker staff writer Malcolm Gladwell talked about his upcoming book on how we ... Author and New Yorker staff writer Malcolm Gladwell talked about his upcoming book on how we misread strangers' words and actions. 3:16 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Ret., "Soaring to Glory"Tuskegee Airman Harry Stewart recalls his life and experiences in combat during World War II. Tuskegee Airman Harry Stewart recalls his life and experiences in combat during World War II. 4:20 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Brian Lamb, Susan Swain, Jeffrey Rosen, Michael Gerhardt, Robert Strauss, "The Presidents"Historians and contributors to C-SPAN's "The Presidents" book discussed the strengths and ... Historians and contributors to C-SPAN's "The Presidents" book discussed the strengths and weaknesses of all the U.S.'s previous chief executives.
5:40 AM EDTApprox. 35 min.Eric Haseltine, "The Spy in Moscow Station"Former National Security Agency research director Eric Haseltine recalled the life of NSA engineer ... Former National Security Agency research director Eric Haseltine recalled the life of NSA engineer Charles Gandy and his mission to uncover a leak in the U.S. embassy in Moscow during the late 1970s. 6:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Alice Marie Johnson, "After Life"Alice Marie Johnson discussed her time in prison and President Trump's commutation of her sentence ... Alice Marie Johnson discussed her time in prison and President Trump's commutation of her sentence in 2018. 7:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Joshua Muravchik, "Heaven on Earth"Joshua Muravchik talked about the rise, fall, and current re-emergence of socialism around the ... Joshua Muravchik talked about the rise, fall, and current re-emergence of socialism around the world.
8:40 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Stephen Budiansky, "Oliver Wendell Holmes"Stephen Budiansky recounted the life of Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, who served on ... Stephen Budiansky recounted the life of Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, who served on the High Court from 1902 to 1932. 9:45 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Howard Reich, "The Art of Inventing Hope"The Chicago Tribune's Howard Reich talked about his conversations with Holocaust survivor Elie ... The Chicago Tribune's Howard Reich talked about his conversations with Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel (1928-2016), who was liberated from Buchenwald along with Howard's father in 1945. 10:30 AM EDTApprox. 40 min.Anna Fifield, "The Great Successor"Anna Fifield, Beijing Bureau Chief for the Washington Post, talked about the dynastic mission of ... Anna Fifield, Beijing Bureau Chief for the Washington Post, talked about the dynastic mission of the Kim family and its latest head, Kim Jong Un.
11:10 AM EDTApprox. 51 min.David McCullough, "The Pioneers"Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough recounted the pioneers who settled the Northwest ... Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough recounted the pioneers who settled the Northwest Territory, which would become the future states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. 12:01 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.After Words Nada Bakos,"The Targeter"Former CIA intelligence analyst Nada Bakos offered her insight into the inner workings of the ... Former CIA intelligence analyst Nada Bakos offered her insight into the inner workings of the agency and her work in tracking terrorists. She's interviewed by Intelligence Committee member Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN). 12:56 PM EDTApprox. 54 min.History Bookshelf Eric Rauchway, "Winter War"University of California, Davis history professor, Eric Rauchway, recounted the strained ... University of California, Davis history professor, Eric Rauchway, recounted the strained transition between Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt in 1932.
1:50 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Eve Ewing, "1919"University of Chicago's Eve Ewing discussed her book "1919" and some of her other works. University of Chicago's Eve Ewing discussed her book "1919" and some of her other works. 2:45 PM EDTApprox. 51 min.Joseph Sternberg, "The Theft of a Decade"Joseph Sternberg argued that the mishandling of the 2008 economic crisis by the Baby Boomers has ... Joseph Sternberg argued that the mishandling of the 2008 economic crisis by the Baby Boomers has left the a huge burden for Millennials. 3:36 PM EDTApprox. 4 min.What Are You Reading with Representative John GaramendiRep. John Garamendi (D-CA) shared his reading list with Book TV. Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) shared his reading list with Book TV.
3:40 PM EDTApprox. 52 min.Sen. Tom Cotton R-AR, "Sacred Duty"Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) provided a history of Arlington National Cemetery and offered an inside ... Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) provided a history of Arlington National Cemetery and offered an inside look at the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment at Arlington, which oversees the funerals and ceremonies at the Cemetery. He was joined in conversation by talk radio host Hugh Hewitt. 4:32 PM EDTApprox. 3 min.What Are You Reading with Representative Jared HuffmanRep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) shared his reading list with Book TV. Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) shared his reading list with Book TV. 4:35 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Caroline Fredrickson, "The Democracy Fix"Caroline Fredrickson, American Constitution Society president and former special assistant for ... Caroline Fredrickson, American Constitution Society president and former special assistant for legislative affairs to President Bill Clinton, offered her thoughts on how the political left can regain power.
5:40 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.James Fenelon, "Four Hours of Fury"Paratrooper-turned-historian James Fenelon recounted World War II's largest airborne operation, ... Paratrooper-turned-historian James Fenelon recounted World War II's largest airborne operation, when 17,000 Allied paratroopers were dropped behind enemy lines in 1945. 6:39 PM EDTApprox. 21 min.Interview with Saeed Jones, "How We Fight for Our Lives"Poet Saeed Jones discussed his forthcoming memoir. Poet Saeed Jones discussed his forthcoming memoir. 7:00 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.History Bookshelf 'Historians Susan Dunn and Michael Beschloss on President Franklin RooseveltHistorians Susan Dunn and Michael Beschloss offered their thoughts on the presidency of Franklin ... Historians Susan Dunn and Michael Beschloss offered their thoughts on the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
7:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Sheila Smith, "Japan Rearmed"Sheila Smith, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, talked about the possibility and ... Sheila Smith, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, talked about the possibility and consequences of Japan building up its military. 9:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.After Words George Sorial, "The Real Deal"George Sorial discussed his time as an executive in the Trump Organization. He was interviewed by ... George Sorial discussed his time as an executive in the Trump Organization. He was interviewed by John Avlon, CNN Anchor Senior Political Analyst. 10:02 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 46 min.Peter Wehner, "The Death of Politics"Former George W. Bush administration senior advisor Peter Wehner offered his thoughts on how to ... Former George W. Bush administration senior advisor Peter Wehner offered his thoughts on how to reverse what he calls the downhill slide of America's political system.
11:48 PM EDTApprox. 14 min.Interview with Malcolm Gladwell, "Talking to Strangers"Author and New Yorker staff writer Malcolm Gladwell talked about his upcoming book on how we ... Author and New Yorker staff writer Malcolm Gladwell talked about his upcoming book on how we misread strangers' words and actions.
Monday, July 1
12:02 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.After Words George Sorial, "The Real Deal"George Sorial discussed his time as an executive in the Trump Organization. He was interviewed by ... George Sorial discussed his time as an executive in the Trump Organization. He was interviewed by John Avlon, CNN Anchor Senior Political Analyst. 1:04 AM EDTApprox. 47 min.Sen. Mitch McConnell R-KY and Roy Brownell, "The US Senate and the Commonwealth"Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Roy Brownell provided a history of Kentucky ... Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Roy Brownell provided a history of Kentucky lawmakers and their leadership in the U.S. Senate. 1:51 AM EDTApprox. 42 min.History Bookshelf James Lacey, "The Washington War"Historian James Lacey recounted the infighting in the Roosevelt administration during World War ... Historian James Lacey recounted the infighting in the Roosevelt administration during World War II.
2:33 AM EDTApprox. 24 min.Interview with Susan Rice, "Tough Love"Susan Rice, former US Ambassador to the United Nations and National Security Advisor, recalled her ... Susan Rice, former US Ambassador to the United Nations and National Security Advisor, recalled her time in the Obama and Clinton administrations. 2:57 AM EDTApprox. 3 min.What Are You Reading with Representative Buddy CarterRep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) shared his reading list with Book TV. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) shared his reading list with Book TV. 3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.After Words George Sorial, "The Real Deal"George Sorial discussed his time as an executive in the Trump Organization. He was interviewed by ... George Sorial discussed his time as an executive in the Trump Organization. He was interviewed by John Avlon, CNN Anchor Senior Political Analyst.
4:02 AM EDTApprox. 58 min.Amber Tamblyn, "Era of Ignition"Actor and Times Up co-founder Amber Tamblyn offered her thoughts on political activism. Actor and Times Up co-founder Amber Tamblyn offered her thoughts on political activism. 5:00 AM EDTApprox. 49 min.Vince Houghton, "Nuking the Moon"Vince Houghton talked about "Nuking the Moon: And Other Intelligence Schemes and Military Plots ... Vince Houghton talked about "Nuking the Moon: And Other Intelligence Schemes and Military Plots Left on the Drawing Board," at the 2019 Gaithersburg Book Festival. 5:49 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.Jim Sciutto, "The Shadow War"CNN national security correspondent Jim Sciutto talked about the United States' "shadow war" with ... CNN national security correspondent Jim Sciutto talked about the United States' "shadow war" with Russia and China.
7:00 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.James Fenelon, "Four Hours of Fury"Paratrooper-turned-historian James Fenelon recounted World War II's largest airborne operation, ... Paratrooper-turned-historian James Fenelon recounted World War II's largest airborne operation, when 17,000 Allied paratroopers were dropped behind enemy lines in 1945.