History Bookshelf Schedule

Week of October 15 through October 22

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, October 19
7:53 AM EDTApprox. 7 min.Natalie AndrewsWall Street Journal Congress Reporter Natalie Andrews from Capitol Hill discussed the week ahead ... Wall Street Journal Congress Reporter Natalie Andrews from Capitol Hill discussed the week ahead in Congress including Turkey sanctions legislation, 2020 federal spending and House impeachment inquiry. 8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 26 min.Sean Carroll, "Something Deeply Hidden"Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll offered his thoughts on quantum mechanics and space-time. Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll offered his thoughts on quantum mechanics and space-time. 9:26 AM EDTApprox. 3 min.What Are You Reading with Representative Dina TitusRep. Dina Titus (D-NV) shared her reading list with Book TV. Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) shared her reading list with Book TV.
9:29 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.C-SPAN Cities Tour visits Toledo, OHC-SPAN Cities Tour visited Toledo, OH. C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Toledo, OH. 10:40 AM EDTApprox. 5 min.What Are You Reading with Representative Gary PalmerRep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) shared his reading list with Book TV. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) shared his reading list with Book TV. 10:45 AM EDTApprox. 44 min.Kevin Williamson, "The Smallest Minority"Kevin Williamson, correspondent for National Review, talked about his book "The Smallest Minority: ... Kevin Williamson, correspondent for National Review, talked about his book "The Smallest Minority: Independent Thinking in the Age of Mob Politics."
11:29 AM EDTApprox. 5 hr. 34 min.LIVE 2019 Wisconsin Book FestivalBook TV presents coverage of the 2019 Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. Book TV presents coverage of the 2019 Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. 5:03 PM EDTApprox. 32 min.Book TVNon-fiction books and authors. Non-fiction books and authors. 5:35 PM EDTApprox. 5 hr. 27 min.LIVE 2019 Wisconsin Book FestivalBook TV presents coverage of the 2019 Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. Book TV presents coverage of the 2019 Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison.
11:02 PM EDTApprox. 58 min.After Words Gregg Jarrett, "Witch Hunt"Fox News legal and political analyst Gregg Jarrett offered his thoughts on the Mueller report and ... Fox News legal and political analyst Gregg Jarrett offered his thoughts on the Mueller report and the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election. He was interviewed b Matt Schlapp, chair of the American Conservative Union.
Sunday, October 20
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Farah Pandith, "How We Win"Farah Pandith discussed how to stop the spread of Islamic extremist ideology and violence. She ... Farah Pandith discussed how to stop the spread of Islamic extremist ideology and violence. She spoke at the Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. 1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.George Beebe, "The Russia Trap"George Beebe, former director of Russian analysis at the CIA, talked about the downward spiral in ... George Beebe, former director of Russian analysis at the CIA, talked about the downward spiral in relations between the U.S. and Russia and where it may lead. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Minyon Moore, "For Colored Girls Who Have ConsiderePolitical insiders Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, and Minyon Moore reflected on ... Political insiders Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, and Minyon Moore reflected on their friendship and rise in American politics. They spoke at the Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison.
3:04 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Gordon Chang, "Losing South Korea"Gordon Chang talked about the possibility and consequences of North Korea taking over South Korea. ... Gordon Chang talked about the possibility and consequences of North Korea taking over South Korea. He also weighed in on the recent demonstrations against China in Hong Kong. 4:05 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Anne Nelson, "Shadow Network"Journalist Anne Nelson discusses her book, "Shadow Network: Media, Money, and the Secret Hub of ... Journalist Anne Nelson discusses her book, "Shadow Network: Media, Money, and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right" at the Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. 5:05 AM EDTApprox. 58 min.Jackie Gingrich Cushman, "Our Broken America"Syndicated columnist Jackie Gingrich Cushman shared her thoughts on how to move the country from ... Syndicated columnist Jackie Gingrich Cushman shared her thoughts on how to move the country from political polarization and back to finding common ground.
6:03 AM EDTApprox. 57 min.Marie Arana, "Silver, Sword, and Stone"Marie Arana provided a history of Latin America at the Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. Marie Arana provided a history of Latin America at the Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. 7:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Bob Batchelor, "The Bourbon King"Bob Batchelor recalled the life of bootlegger George Remus who, according to the author, had the ... Bob Batchelor recalled the life of bootlegger George Remus who, according to the author, had the largest illegal alcohol operation during Prohibition. The author reported that Remus, also a lawyer and pharmacist, discovered a loophole in the Volstead Act, which allowed him to garner close to $200 million in profits. 8:00 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Leslie Jamison, "Make it Scream, Make it Burn"Leslie Jamison discussed her collection of essays at the Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. Leslie Jamison discussed her collection of essays at the Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison.
8:59 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Jason Chaffetz, "Power Grab"Former Utah Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz argued that liberals are trying to undermine the ... Former Utah Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz argued that liberals are trying to undermine the Trump presidency. 10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Megan Phelps-Roper, "Unfollow"Megan Phelps-Roper recalled her upbringing in the Westboro Baptist Church and her decision to ... Megan Phelps-Roper recalled her upbringing in the Westboro Baptist Church and her decision to leave. She spoke at the Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. 11:01 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.James Stewart, "Deep State"James Stewart drew on his interviews with members of the FBI, Justice Department, and White House, ... James Stewart drew on his interviews with members of the FBI, Justice Department, and White House, to report on the Mueller investigation.
12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Susan Rice, "Tough Love - My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For"Former Obama administration National Security Adviser & UN Ambassador Susan Rice discussed her ... Former Obama administration National Security Adviser & UN Ambassador Susan Rice discussed her life and career in American diplomacy and foreign policy. She was interviewed by Robin Wright, author and contributing writer for the New Yorker. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.C-SPAN Cities Tour visits Toledo, OHC-SPAN Cities Tour visited Toledo, OH. C-SPAN Cities Tour visited Toledo, OH. 2:15 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.David Grann, "The White Darkness"The New Yorker's David Grann recounted Frank Worsley's attempt to walk across Antarctica alone. He ... The New Yorker's David Grann recounted Frank Worsley's attempt to walk across Antarctica alone. He spoke at the 19th annual National Book Festival in Washington, DC.
3:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Robert Lawson & Benjamin Powell, "Socialism Sucks"Economists Robert Lawson and Benjamin Powell talked about their travels to socialist countries. Economists Robert Lawson and Benjamin Powell talked about their travels to socialist countries. 4:20 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Amitai Etzioni, "Reclaiming Patriotism"George Washington University professor Amitai Etzioni offered his thoughts on a form of ... George Washington University professor Amitai Etzioni offered his thoughts on a form of nationalism that is inclusive and is based on finding common ground. 5:24 PM EDTApprox. 26 min.Mark Lee Gardner, "Rough Riders"Historian Mark Lee Gardner talked about his book "Rough Riders: Theodore Roosevelt, His Cowboy ... Historian Mark Lee Gardner talked about his book "Rough Riders: Theodore Roosevelt, His Cowboy Regiment, and the Immortal Charge Up San Juan Hill."
5:50 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Jim Mattis, "Call Sign Chaos"Former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis recounted his military career and offered his thoughts on ... Former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis recounted his military career and offered his thoughts on leadership. 6:55 PM EDTApprox. 57 min.Frank Mackaman & Sean Kelly, "Robert H. Michel"Frank Mackaman and Sean Kelly recalled the congressional tenure of the late Rep. Robert Michel ... Frank Mackaman and Sean Kelly recalled the congressional tenure of the late Rep. Robert Michel (R-IL), the longest-serving Republican leader of the House of Representatives. 7:52 PM EDTApprox. 3 min.What Are You Reading with Representative Dina TitusRep. Dina Titus (D-NV) shared her reading list with Book TV. Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) shared her reading list with Book TV.
7:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Meaghan Winter, "All Politics is Local"Journalist Meaghan Winter argued that the left must rebuild through state and local elections in ... Journalist Meaghan Winter argued that the left must rebuild through state and local elections in order to increase its political power at the national level. 9:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Gregg Jarrett, "Witch Hunt"Fox News legal and political analyst Gregg Jarrett offered his thoughts on the Mueller report and ... Fox News legal and political analyst Gregg Jarrett offered his thoughts on the Mueller report and the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election. He was interviewed b Matt Schlapp, chair of the American Conservative Union. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.How the New FBI Damages Democracy"Former FBI agent Mike German argued that the FBI has shifted its focus from law enforcement to ... Former FBI agent Mike German argued that the FBI has shifted its focus from law enforcement to domestic intelligence agency in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
11:02 PM EDTApprox. 58 min.Jennifer Block, "Everything Below the Waist"Jennifer Block reported on the state of women's health care. Jennifer Block reported on the state of women's health care.
Monday, October 21
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Gregg Jarrett, "Witch Hunt"Fox News legal and political analyst Gregg Jarrett offered his thoughts on the Mueller report and ... Fox News legal and political analyst Gregg Jarrett offered his thoughts on the Mueller report and the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election. He was interviewed b Matt Schlapp, chair of the American Conservative Union. 1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Ronan Farrow, "Catch and Kill"Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Ronan Farrow detailed the efforts made by others ... Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Ronan Farrow detailed the efforts made by others to stifle his reporting. 2:10 AM EDTApprox. 51 min.Author Discussion on LGBTQIA IssuesAuthors discussed LGBTQIA issues at the recent 2019 Brooklyn Book Festival. Authors discussed LGBTQIA issues at the recent 2019 Brooklyn Book Festival.
3:01 AM EDTApprox. 57 min.After Words Gregg Jarrett, "Witch Hunt"Fox News legal and political analyst Gregg Jarrett offered his thoughts on the Mueller report and ... Fox News legal and political analyst Gregg Jarrett offered his thoughts on the Mueller report and the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election. He was interviewed b Matt Schlapp, chair of the American Conservative Union. 3:58 AM EDTApprox. 2 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. 4:00 AM EDTApprox. 2 hr. 10 min.2019 Anisfield-Wolf Book AwardsBook TV presented coverage of the 84th annual Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, which are presented for ... Book TV presented coverage of the 84th annual Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, which are presented for "important contributions to our understanding of racism and our appreciation of the rich diversity of human cultures." This year's winners included, Andrew Delbanco, "The War Before the War;" Tommy Orange, "There There;" Tracy Smith, "Wade in the Water;" and a lifetime achievement award to poet Sonia Sanchez.
6:10 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 21 min.Author Debate on the Influence of Christianity on America's FoundersMark David Hall, politics professor at George Fox University and author of "Did America Have a ... Mark David Hall, politics professor at George Fox University and author of "Did America Have a Christian Founding?," and Andrew Seidel, constitutional attorney and author of "The Founding Myth," discussed their respective books and debated whether America's Founders were influenced by their religious beliefs. 7:31 AM EDTApprox. 28 min.Craig Huey, "The Deep State"Craig Huey, publisher of The Huey Report and Reality Alert, talked about his book, "The Deep ... Craig Huey, publisher of The Huey Report and Reality Alert, talked about his book, "The Deep State: 15 Surprising Dangers You Should Know."