History Bookshelf Schedule

Week of April 24 through May 1

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, April 27
8:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 29 min.Reshma Saujani, "Brave, Not Perfect"Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani discussed her career, activism, and the feminist movement. Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani discussed her career, activism, and the feminist movement. 9:30 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Kenneth Starr, "Contempt"Former Independent Counsel Ken Starr reflected on his leadership of the investigation into ... Former Independent Counsel Ken Starr reflected on his leadership of the investigation into President Bill Clinton. He spoke at the 2019 Annapolis Book Festival in Maryland. 10:25 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.James Vlahos, "Talk To Me"James Vlahos reported on the rise and future of voice computing, like Siri, Google, and Alexa. James Vlahos reported on the rise and future of voice computing, like Siri, Google, and Alexa.
11:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Joan Biskupic, "The Chief"Legal analyst and Supreme Court biographer Joan Biskupic profiled Chief Justice John Roberts. She ... Legal analyst and Supreme Court biographer Joan Biskupic profiled Chief Justice John Roberts. She was joined in conversation by Marcia Coyle, chief Washington correspondent for the National Law Journal. 12:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Tours of Bookstores for Independent Bookstore DayBookTV visited independent bookstores to mark the 5th annual Independent Bookstore Day. BookTV visited independent bookstores to mark the 5th annual Independent Bookstore Day. 1:30 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Julie Albright, "Left to Their Own Devices"Julie Albright explored the intersection of social behavior and technology and argued that ... Julie Albright explored the intersection of social behavior and technology and argued that technology has created the largest generational gap thus far.
2:29 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 16 min.LIVE The Presidency Brian Lamb, Susan Swain, Kenneth Ackerman, David O. Stewart, "The Presidents"A discussion on C-SPAN's "The Presidents" book with contributors Kenneth Ackerman and David O. ... A discussion on C-SPAN's "The Presidents" book with contributors Kenneth Ackerman and David O. Stewart. 3:45 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Ronald Kessler, "The Trump White House"Ronald Kessler used interviews with President Trump and his staff to describe "The Trump White ... Ronald Kessler used interviews with President Trump and his staff to describe "The Trump White House" at the 2019 Annapolis Book Festival. 4:40 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.Jeff Bergner, "The Vanishing Congress"Jeff Bergner took a critical look at the U.S. Congress and compared its power today to what was ... Jeff Bergner took a critical look at the U.S. Congress and compared its power today to what was envisoned by the Founders.
6:15 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Akiba Solomon and Kenrya Rankin, "How We Fight White Supremacy"Colorlines editors Akiba Solomon and Kenrya Rankin explored structural racism and how to combat ... Colorlines editors Akiba Solomon and Kenrya Rankin explored structural racism and how to combat it. 7:10 PM EDTApprox. 44 min.Hector Garcia, "Sex, Power, and Partisanship"University of Texas professor Hector Garcia explored why people hold certain political ideas ... University of Texas professor Hector Garcia explored why people hold certain political ideas through the lens of evolutionary science. 7:54 PM EDTApprox. 33 min.Nick Adams, "Class Dismissed"Nick Adams argued that young people can achieve the American Dream without going to college. Nick Adams argued that young people can achieve the American Dream without going to college.
8:27 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.Robert Caro, "Working"Robert Caro discussed his book "Working" with comedian and late night talk show host Conan ... Robert Caro discussed his book "Working" with comedian and late night talk show host Conan O'Brien. 10:02 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words Preet Bharara, "Doing Justice"Preet Bharara provided an inside look at how the judicial process works drawing from his personal ... Preet Bharara provided an inside look at how the judicial process works drawing from his personal experiences and case histories as a former federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York. He was interviewed by Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut. 11:01 PM EDTApprox. 54 min.Chelsea Clinton, "Don't Let Them Disappear"Chelsea Clinton discussed saving endangered species and shared her thoughts on writing for young ... Chelsea Clinton discussed saving endangered species and shared her thoughts on writing for young audiences.
11:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.Mark Rose, "Market Rules"Mark Rose talked about the politics that have shaped the U.S. banking industry since the 1970s. Mark Rose talked about the politics that have shaped the U.S. banking industry since the 1970s.
Sunday, April 28
1:30 AM EDTApprox. 29 min.Pamela Nadell, "America's Jewish Women"Pamela Nadell, director of Jewish Studies at American University, profiled Jewish women in social ... Pamela Nadell, director of Jewish Studies at American University, profiled Jewish women in social and political movements throughout American history. 1:59 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Joe Lurie, "Perception and Deception"Joe Lurie talked about cross-cultural miscommunications and the problems that arise from them. Joe Lurie talked about cross-cultural miscommunications and the problems that arise from them. 3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Author Discussion on World HistoryA discussion on world history from the 2019 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books that featured ... A discussion on world history from the 2019 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books that featured authors Priya Satia, "Empire of Guns;" Scott Martelle, "William Walker's Wars;" and Ruby Lal, "Empress."
4:02 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.James Vlahos, "Talk To Me"James Vlahos reported on the rise and future of voice computing, like Siri, Google, and Alexa. James Vlahos reported on the rise and future of voice computing, like Siri, Google, and Alexa. 5:05 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.History Bookshelf Kellie Carter Jackson, "Force and Freedom"Wellesley College Africana Studies professor Kellie Carter Jackson provided a history of the use ... Wellesley College Africana Studies professor Kellie Carter Jackson provided a history of the use of violence by black abolitionists. She was joined in conversation by New York University history professor Steve Hahn. 6:00 AM 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.
7:25 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.Jeff Bergner, "The Vanishing Congress"Jeff Bergner took a critical look at the U.S. Congress and compared its power today to what was ... Jeff Bergner took a critical look at the U.S. Congress and compared its power today to what was envisoned by the Founders. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 34 min.Brian Lamb, Susan Swain, Richard Norton Smith, Douglas Brinkley, Edna Greene Medford, "The Presidents"A discussion on C-SPAN's "The Presidents" book with contributors Richard Norton Smith, Douglas ... A discussion on C-SPAN's "The Presidents" book with contributors Richard Norton Smith, Douglas Brinkley, and Edna Greene Medford. 10:34 AM EDTApprox. 31 min.Pamela Nadell, "America's Jewish Women"Pamela Nadell, director of Jewish Studies at American University, profiled Jewish women in social ... Pamela Nadell, director of Jewish Studies at American University, profiled Jewish women in social and political movements throughout American history.
11:05 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Chelsea Clinton, "Don't Let Them Disappear"Chelsea Clinton discussed saving endangered species and shared her thoughts on writing for young ... Chelsea Clinton discussed saving endangered species and shared her thoughts on writing for young audiences. 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Arthur Brooks, " Love Your Enemies"Former American Enterprise Institute president Arthur Brooks offered strategies on how to bridge ... Former American Enterprise Institute president Arthur Brooks offered strategies on how to bridge the political divide in America. He's interviewed by Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE). 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 18 min.Discussion on CommunityAuthors Joshua Wheeler ("Acid Wash"), Silas House ("Southernmost"), Malka Older ("State ... Authors Joshua Wheeler ("Acid Wash"), Silas House ("Southernmost"), Malka Older ("State Tectonics"), ("Hannah Pittard ("Visible Empire"), and Robert Olen Butler ("Paris in the Dark") talked about how they create a sense of place in their stories.
2:18 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.Discussion on American OptimismDouglas Brinkley ("American Moonshot"), Jason Berry ("City of a Million Dreams"), and Elizabeth ... Douglas Brinkley ("American Moonshot"), Jason Berry ("City of a Million Dreams"), and Elizabeth Schwartz ("Before I Do") talked about optimism in American history and politics. 3:29 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.Discussion on New OrleansBryan Batt ("Pontchartrain Beach"), Katy Danos ("Pontchartrain Beach"), Cassie Pruyn "Bayou St. ... Bryan Batt ("Pontchartrain Beach"), Katy Danos ("Pontchartrain Beach"), Cassie Pruyn "Bayou St. John"), and Scott Ellis ("The Faubourg Marigny of New Orleans") talked about the history of New Orleans and its neighborhoods. 4:36 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.Discussion on MemoirBev Marshall ("Back Home"), Kathy McKeon ("Jackie's Girl"), Ken Wells ("Gumbo Life"), and Tena ... Bev Marshall ("Back Home"), Kathy McKeon ("Jackie's Girl"), Ken Wells ("Gumbo Life"), and Tena Clark ("Southern Discomfort") talked about the craft of writing a memoir.
5:53 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 21 min.Timothy Carney, "Alienated America"The Washington Examiner's Tim Carney offered his thoughts on why the American dream is less ... The Washington Examiner's Tim Carney offered his thoughts on why the American dream is less attainable today. 7:14 PM EDTApprox. 11 min.In Depth Heather Mac DonaldAuthor Heather Mac Donald talked about her books and took viewer questions. Ms. Mac Donald is the ... Author Heather Mac Donald talked about her books and took viewer questions. Ms. Mac Donald is the author of several books, including "The Burden of Bad Ideas," "The War on Cops," and, most recently, "The Diversity Delusion: How Race and Gender Corrupt the University and Undermine Our Culture." 7:25 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 36 min.Brian Lamb, Susan Swain, Richard Norton Smith, Douglas Brinkley, Edna Greene Medford, "The Presidents"A discussion on C-SPAN's "The Presidents" book with contributors Richard Norton Smith, Douglas ... A discussion on C-SPAN's "The Presidents" book with contributors Richard Norton Smith, Douglas Brinkley, and Edna Greene Medford.
9:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words Preet Bharara, "Doing Justice"Preet Bharara provided an inside look at how the judicial process works drawing from his personal ... Preet Bharara provided an inside look at how the judicial process works drawing from his personal experiences and case histories as a former federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York. He was interviewed by Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.Robert Caro, "Working"Robert Caro discussed his book "Working" with comedian and late night talk show host Conan ... Robert Caro discussed his book "Working" with comedian and late night talk show host Conan O'Brien. 11:35 PM EDTApprox. 26 min.Call-in with James Donovan, "Shoot for the Moon"Author James Donovan took viewer phone calls about the Space Race and the 1969 Apollo 11 mission ... Author James Donovan took viewer phone calls about the Space Race and the 1969 Apollo 11 mission at the 2019 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
Monday, April 29
12:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Preet Bharara, "Doing Justice"Preet Bharara provided an inside look at how the judicial process works drawing from his personal ... Preet Bharara provided an inside look at how the judicial process works drawing from his personal experiences and case histories as a former federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York. He was interviewed by Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut. 1:01 AM EDTApprox. 34 min.Nick Adams, "Class Dismissed"Nick Adams argued that young people can achieve the American Dream without going to college. Nick Adams argued that young people can achieve the American Dream without going to college. 1:35 AM 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.
3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Preet Bharara, "Doing Justice"Preet Bharara provided an inside look at how the judicial process works drawing from his personal ... Preet Bharara provided an inside look at how the judicial process works drawing from his personal experiences and case histories as a former federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York. He was interviewed by Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut. 4:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Irshad Manji, "Don't Label Me"Founder of the Moral Courage Project, Irshad Manji offered her thoughts on how society can have ... Founder of the Moral Courage Project, Irshad Manji offered her thoughts on how society can have diversity in thoughts and ideas without labeling people. 5:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.Mark Rose, "Market Rules"Mark Rose talked about the politics that have shaped the U.S. banking industry since the 1970s. Mark Rose talked about the politics that have shaped the U.S. banking industry since the 1970s.
6:46 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 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.