History Bookshelf Schedule

Week of May 28 through June 4

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, May 30
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.William Darity and Kirsten Mullen, "From Here to Equality"Duke University professor William Darity and Artefactual founder Kirsten Mullin offered their ... Duke University professor William Darity and Artefactual founder Kirsten Mullin offered their thoughts on reparations for Black Americans. This virtual event was sponsored by the Brookings Institution. 9:20 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Douglas Murray, "The Madness of Crowds"Douglas Murray, associate editor at The Spectator, talked about BREXIT, the culture wars in the ... Douglas Murray, associate editor at The Spectator, talked about BREXIT, the culture wars in the United Kingdom, and the impact of COVID-19 on that country. This virtual discussion was hosted by the Manhattan Institute. 10:05 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Rebecca Henderson, "Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire"Harvard University's Rebecca Henderson argued that the fundamental purpose of capitalism needs to ... Harvard University's Rebecca Henderson argued that the fundamental purpose of capitalism needs to be re-examined. This virtual discussion was hosted by Harvard Book Store.
11:10 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Katherine Sharp Landdeck, "The Women with Silver Wings"Katherine Sharp Landdeck provided a history of the female pilots who served in the U.S. Army Air ... Katherine Sharp Landdeck provided a history of the female pilots who served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. This was a virtual event hosted by the National World War II Museum. 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Books by Hoover Institution FellowsBook TV presented highlights from our coverage of books written by Hoover Institution fellows. Book TV presented highlights from our coverage of books written by Hoover Institution fellows. 1:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Author Discussion on the Labor MovementAuthor and journalist Sarah Jaffe and labor union representatives discussed labor movement efforts ... Author and journalist Sarah Jaffe and labor union representatives discussed labor movement efforts of the past and present and how the working class is faring in today's climate. This virtual program was sponsored by Haymarket Books.
2:30 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.Nick Adams, "Trump and Churchill"Nick Adams, founder and president of the Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness, talked ... Nick Adams, founder and president of the Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness, talked about what Donald Trump and Winston Churchill have in common. 3:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Cecilia Munoz, "More than Ready"Cecilia Munoz detailed her experiences serving as the first Latina director of the Domestic Policy ... Cecilia Munoz detailed her experiences serving as the first Latina director of the Domestic Policy Council during the Obama administration. This was a virtual program hosted by New America. 4:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Noah Feldman, "The Arab Winter"Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman argued that the Arab Spring was not the failure it is widely ... Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman argued that the Arab Spring was not the failure it is widely portrayed to be. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store.
5:31 PM EDTApprox. 29 min.Melville House Discussion on Bookselling and Publishing During the Coronavirus LockdownMelville House co-publisher Dennis Johnson led a discussion with Jessica Bagnulo, co-owner of ... Melville House co-publisher Dennis Johnson led a discussion with Jessica Bagnulo, co-owner of Greenlight Bookstore, and Johnny Temple, publisher at Akashic Books, about the impact of the coronavirus shutdown. 6:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Commencement Speeches Commencement Addresses by Random House AuthorsRandom House authors Martha Stewart, Wes Moore, David Brooks, Anna Quindlen, George Saunders, ... Random House authors Martha Stewart, Wes Moore, David Brooks, Anna Quindlen, George Saunders, Reshma Saujani, Donovan Livingston, and Lauren Graham offered advice to the graduating class of 2020. 7:00 PM EDTApprox. 3 hr.In Depth Brad ThorOur 2018 Fiction Edition of In Depth continued with bestselling novelist Brad Thor. Mr. Thor is ... Our 2018 Fiction Edition of In Depth continued with bestselling novelist Brad Thor. Mr. Thor is the author of many thrillers, including "The Lions of Lucern," "Blowback," " and, his latest, "Spy Master," which will be published on July 3rd.
10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.After Words Shoshana Zuboff, "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism"Shoshana Zuboff examined the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She was ... Shoshana Zuboff examined the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She was interviewed by Nilay Patel, editor in chief of The Verge. 11:03 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.Award Winning Authors & BooksBook TV looked at award winning authors and their books. Book TV looked at award winning authors and their books.
Sunday, May 31
12:20 AM EDTApprox. 10 min.After Words Ben Howe, "The Immoral Majority"Ben Howe examined whether evangelicals are choosing political power over Christian values. He was ... Ben Howe examined whether evangelicals are choosing political power over Christian values. He was interviewed by author and history professor John Fea. 12:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Richard Haass, "The World"Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass talked about the state of the world and the ... Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass talked about the state of the world and the foreign policy challenges facing the United States. He was interviewed by ABC News "Nightline" co-anchor Juju Chang. This virtual event was sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations. 1:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Robert Scoop Jackson, "The Game is Not a Game"ESPN national senior writer Scoop Jackson provided his thoughts on the role sports play in ... ESPN national senior writer Scoop Jackson provided his thoughts on the role sports play in American society. This virtual event was sponsored by Haymarket Books.
3:00 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Lindsay Chervinsky, "The Cabinet"Lindsay Chervinsky, historian at the White House Historical Association, looked at George ... Lindsay Chervinsky, historian at the White House Historical Association, looked at George Washington's presidential cabinet. This was a virtual author event. 3:55 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.The American Electorate and Voter SuppressionAuthors Steve Phillips ("Brown Is the New White") and David Daley ("Unrigged") talked about voter ... Authors Steve Phillips ("Brown Is the New White") and David Daley ("Unrigged") talked about voter diversity and voter suppression in the United States. This virtual discussion was part of the 2020 Bay Area Book Festival. 5:00 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Larry Diamond, "Ill Winds"Author and Hoover Institution senior fellow Larry Diamond talked about the impact of COVID-19 on ... Author and Hoover Institution senior fellow Larry Diamond talked about the impact of COVID-19 on democracy around the world. This virtual event was hosted by the Hoover Institution.
5:45 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.Source Booksellers on the Impact of Covid-19Book TV talked to Janet Webster Jones and Alyson Jones Turner, owners of Source Booksellers in ... Book TV talked to Janet Webster Jones and Alyson Jones Turner, owners of Source Booksellers in Detroit, about how the coronavirus has impacted their bookstore's operations. In this virtual discussion, they also talked about their favorite nonfiction books. 6:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Frank Wilderson, "Afropessimism"African American studies professor Frank Wilderson offered his thoughts on being black in America. ... African American studies professor Frank Wilderson offered his thoughts on being black in America. This was a virtual event hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia. 7:30 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.Nick Adams, "Trump and Churchill"Nick Adams, founder and president of the Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness, talked ... Nick Adams, founder and president of the Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness, talked about what Donald Trump and Winston Churchill have in common.
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Books About the Trump AdministrationBook TV looked at books about the Trump administration. Book TV looked at books about the Trump administration. 9:30 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.Melville House Discussion on Bookselling and Publishing During the Coronavirus LockdownMelville House co-publisher Dennis Johnson led a discussion with Jessica Bagnulo, co-owner of ... Melville House co-publisher Dennis Johnson led a discussion with Jessica Bagnulo, co-owner of Greenlight Bookstore, and Johnny Temple, publisher at Akashic Books, about the impact of the coronavirus shutdown. 10:00 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Bettye Kearse, "The Other Madisons"Retired pediatrician and geneticist Bettye Kearse investigated her family's lineage and its oral ... Retired pediatrician and geneticist Bettye Kearse investigated her family's lineage and its oral history that claims they are descendants of James Madison and his slave, Coreen.
10:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Heather Cox Richardson, "How the South Won the Civil War"Boston College history professor Heather Cox Richardson argued that Southern social, political, ... Boston College history professor Heather Cox Richardson argued that Southern social, political, and economic ideologies prevailed in the American West following the Civil War. This was a virtual author event hosted by the Brooklyn Historical Society. 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Ted Widmer, "Lincoln on the Verge"Historian Ted Widmer looked at the days leading up to Abraham Lincoln's first inauguration, which ... Historian Ted Widmer looked at the days leading up to Abraham Lincoln's first inauguration, which included a precarious trip to Washington and an assassination attempt. This was a virtual author program hosted by the Carnegie Council. 1:05 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Eric Foner, "The Second Founding"Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Eric Foner looked at the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments added to ... Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Eric Foner looked at the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments added to the U.S. Constitution during the Reconstruction Era. This virtual event was sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
1:50 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Robert Scoop Jackson, "The Game is Not a Game"ESPN national senior writer Scoop Jackson provided his thoughts on the role sports play in ... ESPN national senior writer Scoop Jackson provided his thoughts on the role sports play in American society. This virtual event was sponsored by Haymarket Books. 3:20 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Richard Haass, "The World"Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass talked about the state of the world and the ... Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass talked about the state of the world and the foreign policy challenges facing the United States. He was interviewed by ABC News "Nightline" co-anchor Juju Chang. This virtual event was sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations. 4:20 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Katie Roiphe, "The Power Notebooks"Cultural writer Katie Roiphe looks at how women experience and manage power. This virtual program ... Cultural writer Katie Roiphe looks at how women experience and manage power. This virtual program was sponsored by Seattle Town Hall.
5:35 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Douglas Murray, "The Madness of Crowds"Douglas Murray, associate editor at The Spectator, talked about BREXIT, the culture wars in the ... Douglas Murray, associate editor at The Spectator, talked about BREXIT, the culture wars in the United Kingdom, and the impact of COVID-19 on that country. This virtual discussion was hosted by the Manhattan Institute. 6:25 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Eduardo Porter, "American Poison"New York Times economics reporter Eduardo Porter examined the impact of racism in America. This ... New York Times economics reporter Eduardo Porter examined the impact of racism in America. This was a virtual program hosted by the Aspen Institute. 7:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 16 min.Award Winning Authors & BooksBook TV looked at award winning authors and their books. Book TV looked at award winning authors and their books.
8:46 PM EDTApprox. 14 min.After Words Ben Howe, "The Immoral Majority"Ben Howe examined whether evangelicals are choosing political power over Christian values. He was ... Ben Howe examined whether evangelicals are choosing political power over Christian values. He was interviewed by author and history professor John Fea. 9:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.After Words Shoshana Zuboff, "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism"Shoshana Zuboff examined the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She was ... Shoshana Zuboff examined the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She was interviewed by Nilay Patel, editor in chief of The Verge. 10:05 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Commencement Speeches Commencement Addresses by Random House AuthorsRandom House authors Martha Stewart, Wes Moore, David Brooks, Anna Quindlen, George Saunders, ... Random House authors Martha Stewart, Wes Moore, David Brooks, Anna Quindlen, George Saunders, Reshma Saujani, Donovan Livingston, and Lauren Graham offered advice to the graduating class of 2020.
11:05 PM EDTApprox. 56 min.Neil Shubin, "Some Assembly Required"Evolutionary Biologist Neil Shubin looked at evolution using DNA from prehistoric fossils. Evolutionary Biologist Neil Shubin looked at evolution using DNA from prehistoric fossils.
Monday, June 1
12:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.After Words Shoshana Zuboff, "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism"Shoshana Zuboff examined the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She was ... Shoshana Zuboff examined the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She was interviewed by Nilay Patel, editor in chief of The Verge. 1:05 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Noah Feldman, "The Arab Winter"Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman argued that the Arab Spring was not the failure it is widely ... Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman argued that the Arab Spring was not the failure it is widely portrayed to be. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store. 2:10 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Eric Foner, "The Second Founding"Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Eric Foner looked at the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments added to ... Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Eric Foner looked at the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments added to the U.S. Constitution during the Reconstruction Era. This virtual event was sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.After Words Shoshana Zuboff, "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism"Shoshana Zuboff examined the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She was ... Shoshana Zuboff examined the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She was interviewed by Nilay Patel, editor in chief of The Verge. 4:05 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.William Darity and Kirsten Mullen, "From Here to Equality"Duke University professor William Darity and Artefactual founder Kirsten Mullin offered their ... Duke University professor William Darity and Artefactual founder Kirsten Mullin offered their thoughts on reparations for Black Americans. This virtual event was sponsored by the Brookings Institution. 5:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 29 min.Books by P.J. O'RourkeBook TV looked at books by political satirist P.J. O'Rourke. Book TV looked at books by political satirist P.J. O'Rourke.
6:59 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Alina Das, "No Justice in the Shadows"NYU Immigrant Rights Clinic co-director Alina Das offered her thoughts on US immigration policy. ... NYU Immigrant Rights Clinic co-director Alina Das offered her thoughts on US immigration policy. This virtual program was sponsored by Politics and Prose Bookstore.