Lectures in History Schedule

Week of September 23 through September 30

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, September 23
8:01 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Tom Basile, "Tough Sell"Tom Basile, Forbes opinion writer and former senior press advisor to the CPA in Baghdad, talked ... Tom Basile, Forbes opinion writer and former senior press advisor to the CPA in Baghdad, talked about his efforts to communicate the Bush administration's strategy to the American public during the Iraq War and offered advice on what the government should be doing today to gain the public's support. Mr. Basile spoke at the Union League Club in New York City. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.David McCullough, "The American Spirit" KEYEDPulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough discussed his books, "The American Spirit: Who ... Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough discussed his books, "The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For," at the 17th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. 9:55 AM EDTApprox. 25 min.Call-in with David McCullough, "The American Spirit"Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough took viewer phone calls and tweets from the 17th ... Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough took viewer phone calls and tweets from the 17th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.
10:20 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Cate Lineberry, "Be Free or Die"Cate Lineberry, former staff writer and editor for National Geographic Magazine, recalled the life ... Cate Lineberry, former staff writer and editor for National Geographic Magazine, recalled the life of Robert Smalls, a former slave who became the first African American captain of an Army ship. 11:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Steven Druker, "Altered Genes, Twisted Truth"Public interest lawyer Steven Druker discussed the science and regulations behind genetically ... Public interest lawyer Steven Druker discussed the science and regulations behind genetically engineered food in his book, "Altered Genes, Twisted Truth." His organization, Alliance for Bio-Integrity filed a lawsuit that uncovered concerns that some FDA scientists had about risks related to genetically engineered food. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Booknotes Melba Pattillo Beals, "Warriors Don't Cry"Melba Pattillo Beals recalled her experiences as part of the first integrated class of Central ... Melba Pattillo Beals recalled her experiences as part of the first integrated class of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.
2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Jon Kukla, "Patrick Henry"Jon Kukla recounted the life of Patrick Henry, a champion of American independence from Brtiain, ... Jon Kukla recounted the life of Patrick Henry, a champion of American independence from Brtiain, who is most commonly remembered for his speech that culminated in the words, "Give Me Liberty of Give Me Death!." He was Virginia's first postcolonial governor and a critic of central government over states' rights. 3:15 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Campaign 2018 Joel Pollak, "How Trump Won"Book TV sat down with Joel Pollak, senior editor-at-large at Breitbart, to talk about his book, ... Book TV sat down with Joel Pollak, senior editor-at-large at Breitbart, to talk about his book, "How Trump Won." 4:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.NYRB Contributors on ImmigrationA discussion on immigration from the 2017 Brooklyn Book Festival, which included Masha Gessen, ... A discussion on immigration from the 2017 Brooklyn Book Festival, which included Masha Gessen, "The Future is History: How Totalitarianism Reclaimed Russis;" Yasmine El Rashidi, "The Battle for Egypt: Dispatches from the Revolution;" and essayist and novelist Darryl Pinckney. The program was moderated by Ian Buruma, editor of the New York Review of Books.
5:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.John Nichols, "Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse"Nation national affairs writer John Nichols discussed his book, "Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse: A ... Nation national affairs writer John Nichols discussed his book, "Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse: A Field Guide to the Most Dangerous People in America" which looks at the people who make up President Trump's inner circle. 6:02 PM EDTApprox. 58 min.Everett Piper, "Not a Day Care"Oklahoma Wesleyan University President Everett Piper argued that college campuses should be places ... Oklahoma Wesleyan University President Everett Piper argued that college campuses should be places pursuing freedom of speech, liberty, and truth, not places of "speech codes" and "safe spaces." 7:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Hillary Clinton, "What Happened"Hillary Clinton gave her personal account of the 2016 presidential campaign and election. She ... Hillary Clinton gave her personal account of the 2016 presidential campaign and election. She spoke with Lissa Muscatine, co-owner of Politics & Prose Bookstore.
8:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Odd Arne Westad, "The Cold War"Bancroft Prize-winning historian Odd Arne Westad looked at the global ramifications of the Cold ... Bancroft Prize-winning historian Odd Arne Westad looked at the global ramifications of the Cold War. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Suzy Hansen, "Notes on a Foreign Country"New York Times Magazine contributor Suzy Hansen reported on the world's view of America's power & ... New York Times Magazine contributor Suzy Hansen reported on the world's view of America's power & influence & her own view of the U.S. in her book, "Notes on a Foreign Country." She was interviewed by Elmira Bayrasli, Foreign Policy Interrupted Co-founder. 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Paul Hollander, "From Benito Mussolini to Hugo Chavez"Paul Hollander, professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Massachusetts, talked about ... Paul Hollander, professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Massachusetts, talked about Western intellectuals who have supported political dictators over the past century. He spoke at the Cato Institute in Washington, DC. Gerard Alexander, associate professor of politics at the University of Virginia, provided commentary.
Sunday, September 24
12:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Zoe Quinn, "Crash Override"Video game developer, online bullying victim, and CEO of the Crash Override Network, Zoe Quinn, ... Video game developer, online bullying victim, and CEO of the Crash Override Network, Zoe Quinn, discussed her book, "Crash Override." The Crash Override Network is an advocacy group and online resource for victims of online abuse. 1:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Thomas Friedman, "Thank You For Being Late" KEYEDPulitzer Prize-winning columnist Thomas Friedman discussed his book, "Thank You for Being Late: An ... Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Thomas Friedman discussed his book, "Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations," at the 17th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. 2:33 AM EDTApprox. 27 min.Call-in with Thomas Friedman, "Thank You for Being Late" KEYEDPulitzer Prize-winning columnist Thomas Friedman took viewer phone calls and tweets from the 17th ... Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Thomas Friedman took viewer phone calls and tweets from the 17th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.
3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.History Bookshelf Angela Dodson, "Remember the Ladies"Angela Dodson, former senior editor of the New York Times, recounted the national suffrage ... Angela Dodson, former senior editor of the New York Times, recounted the national suffrage movement and profiled many of the key participants. 4:00 AM EDTApprox. 17 min.Campaign 2018 Wayne Allyn Root, "Angry White Male"Book TV interviewed Wayne Allyn Root, host of the Wayne Allyn Root Show (Newsmax TV), about his ... Book TV interviewed Wayne Allyn Root, host of the Wayne Allyn Root Show (Newsmax TV), about his most recent book, "Angry White Male: How the Donald Trump Phenomenon is Changing America-and What We Can All Do to Save the Middle Class." 4:17 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Richard Dawkins, "Science in the Soul"Bestselling author Richard Dawkins makes an argument for "the scientific way of thinking" over ... Bestselling author Richard Dawkins makes an argument for "the scientific way of thinking" over relying on prejudice or feelings.
5:20 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Peter Brannen, "The Ends of the World"Science journalist Peter Brannen discussed the sixth extinction by examining previous extinctions ... Science journalist Peter Brannen discussed the sixth extinction by examining previous extinctions on earth through fossils and geological records in his book, "The Ends of the World." He said the records give insight into the world'sfuture environmental outlook. 6:05 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.John Yoo & Jeremy Rabkin, "Striking Power"John Yoo and Jeremy Rabkin, co-authors of "Striking Power," talked about how military technology ... John Yoo and Jeremy Rabkin, co-authors of "Striking Power," talked about how military technology is changing the way we fight wars and defend ourselves against old and new threats. They spoke at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. Professors Yoo and Rabkin were joined by Richard Andres, professor of national security strategy at the National War College, and James Lewis, senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. 7:06 AM EDTApprox. 54 min.Author Discussion on the Supreme CourtA discussion on the Supreme Court from the 2017 Brooklyn Book Festival, which included Sheryll ... A discussion on the Supreme Court from the 2017 Brooklyn Book Festival, which included Sheryll Cashin, "Loving: Interracial Intimacy in America and the Threat to White Supremacy" and Norman Ornstein, co-author of "One Nation After Trump: A Guide for the Perplexed, the Disillusioned, the Desperate, and the Not-Yet Deported." The program was moderated by Nicholas Allard, president and dean of Brooklyn Law School.
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Joe Tone, "Bones"Journalist Joe Tone reported on the lives of the Trevino brothers along the U.S. Mexico border and ... Journalist Joe Tone reported on the lives of the Trevino brothers along the U.S. Mexico border and their rise and fall in the Zetas drug cartel. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 32 min.Campaign 2018 Andy Puzder, "Job Creation"Andy Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants and President Trump's first nominee for Labor ... Andy Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants and President Trump's first nominee for Labor Secretary, discussed his book, "Job Creation: How It Really Works and Why Government Doesn't Understand It." 9:32 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 28 min.Hillary Clinton, "What Happened"Hillary Clinton gave her personal account of the 2016 presidential campaign and election. She ... Hillary Clinton gave her personal account of the 2016 presidential campaign and election. She spoke with Lissa Muscatine, co-owner of Politics & Prose Bookstore.
11:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Joseph Aoun, "Robot Proof"Northeastern University president, Joseph Aoun, argued for the need for better and continuous ... Northeastern University president, Joseph Aoun, argued for the need for better and continuous education to keep up with changing technology. 12:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words David Osborne, "Reinventing America's Schools"Progressive Policy Institute senior fellow David Osborne examines the charter school movement and ... Progressive Policy Institute senior fellow David Osborne examines the charter school movement and offers his outlook for the future of public education in his book, "Reinventing America's Schools. He talks about the success of schools in cities like Newark, Memphis, Denver, Oakland and Cleveland modeling the charter school system in New Orleans, which was a part of the rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans reconstructed their school system through the states Recovery School District(RSD) program, turning their public schools into charter schools over time. Results are showing improved test scores, graduation and dropout rates and school performance scores. Osborne argues that regardless of what we call schools - every public school should be treated like a charter school - 'with autonomy, performance accountability, parental choice, and diversity of school design. He is interviewed by Chester Finn, Senior Fellow and President Emeritus of the Fordham Institute. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 20 min.Campaign 2018 Christina Sandefur, "Cornerstone of Liberty"Christina Sandefur, executive vice president of the Goldwater Institute, discussed her book, ... Christina Sandefur, executive vice president of the Goldwater Institute, discussed her book, "Cornerstone of Liberty: Private Property Rights in 21st Century America."
1:20 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 40 min.Ibram Kendi, "Stamped From the Beginning"In light of Charlottesville and other recent protests around the country, historian and founding ... In light of Charlottesville and other recent protests around the country, historian and founding director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University Ibram Kendi discussed his book, "Stamped from the Beginning" which examines the history of racist ideas in America. He was in conversation with Andy Shallal, founder of Busboys & Poets. 3:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Southern HistoryFrom the 2017 Mississippi Book Festival, an author panel discussion about the events that have ... From the 2017 Mississippi Book Festival, an author panel discussion about the events that have shaped the South. 4:02 PM EDTApprox. 28 min.Campaign 2018 Marc Eliot, "Charlton Heston"Biographer Marc Eliot joined us on the set at FreedomFest to discuss his book, "Charlton Heston: ... Biographer Marc Eliot joined us on the set at FreedomFest to discuss his book, "Charlton Heston: Hollywood's Last Icon."
4:30 PM EDTApprox. 49 min.Helene Cooper, "Madame President"New York Times correspondent Helene Cooper explored the life of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, leader of ... New York Times correspondent Helene Cooper explored the life of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, leader of the Liberian women's movement and the first democratically elected female president in African history, at the 17th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. 5:19 PM EDTApprox. 36 min.Brenda Stevenson, "What Is Slavery?"Book TV sat down with UCLA professor Brenda Steveson to discuss her book, "What Is Slavery?" This ... Book TV sat down with UCLA professor Brenda Steveson to discuss her book, "What Is Slavery?" This interview, conducted on the campus of UCLA, is part of Book TV's College Series. 5:55 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson, "Machine, Platform, Crowd"In their most recent book, "Machine, Platform, Crowd," MIT's Andrew McAfee & Erik Brynjolfsson ... In their most recent book, "Machine, Platform, Crowd," MIT's Andrew McAfee & Erik Brynjolfsson explore how machines can be beneficial to America's workforce and how policymakers can protect workers in the future.
6:59 PM EDTApprox. 31 min.Call-in with Leland Melvin, "Chasing Space"Astronaut and former professional football player Leland Melvin took viewer phone calls and tweets ... Astronaut and former professional football player Leland Melvin took viewer phone calls and tweets from the 17th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. 7:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Paul Hollander, "From Benito Mussolini to Hugo Chavez"Paul Hollander, professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Massachusetts, talked about ... Paul Hollander, professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Massachusetts, talked about Western intellectuals who have supported political dictators over the past century. He spoke at the Cato Institute in Washington, DC. Gerard Alexander, associate professor of politics at the University of Virginia, provided commentary. 9:00 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words Suzy Hansen, "Notes on a Foreign Country"New York Times Magazine contributor Suzy Hansen reported on the world's view of America's power & ... New York Times Magazine contributor Suzy Hansen reported on the world's view of America's power & influence & her own view of the U.S. in her book, "Notes on a Foreign Country." She was interviewed by Elmira Bayrasli, Foreign Policy Interrupted Co-founder.
9:59 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.Hillary Clinton, "What Happened"Hillary Clinton gave her personal account of the 2016 presidential campaign and election. She ... Hillary Clinton gave her personal account of the 2016 presidential campaign and election. She spoke with Lissa Muscatine, co-owner of Politics & Prose Bookstore. 11:30 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.Campaign 2018 Marc Eliot, "Charlton Heston"Biographer Marc Eliot joined us on the set at FreedomFest to discuss his book, "Charlton Heston: ... Biographer Marc Eliot joined us on the set at FreedomFest to discuss his book, "Charlton Heston: Hollywood's Last Icon."
Monday, September 25
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Suzy Hansen, "Notes on a Foreign Country"New York Times Magazine contributor Suzy Hansen reported on the world's view of America's power & ... New York Times Magazine contributor Suzy Hansen reported on the world's view of America's power & influence & her own view of the U.S. in her book, "Notes on a Foreign Country." She was interviewed by Elmira Bayrasli, Foreign Policy Interrupted Co-founder. 1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr."J.D. Vance, Hillbilly Elegy" KEYEDJ.D. Vance recalled his childhood in a Rust Belt town in Ohio at the 17th annual National Book ... J.D. Vance recalled his childhood in a Rust Belt town in Ohio at the 17th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.James Zirin, "Supremely Partisan"James Zirin, former Assistant United States Attorney (Southern District of New York), argued that ... James Zirin, former Assistant United States Attorney (Southern District of New York), argued that the Supreme Court has become highly partisan and that the Court's decisions are often based on politics. He spoke at the Down Town Association in New York City.
3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Suzy Hansen, "Notes on a Foreign Country"New York Times Magazine contributor Suzy Hansen reported on the world's view of America's power & ... New York Times Magazine contributor Suzy Hansen reported on the world's view of America's power & influence & her own view of the U.S. in her book, "Notes on a Foreign Country." She was interviewed by Elmira Bayrasli, Foreign Policy Interrupted Co-founder. 4:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Douglas Schoen, "America in the Age of Trump"Fox News contributor and pollster Doug Schoen gave his assessment of the Trump presidency in his ... Fox News contributor and pollster Doug Schoen gave his assessment of the Trump presidency in his book, "America in the Age of Trump: Oppositions in an Unsettled World." 5:02 AM EDTApprox. 58 min.Zoe Quinn, "Crash Override"Video game developer, online bullying victim, and CEO of the Crash Override Network, Zoe Quinn, ... Video game developer, online bullying victim, and CEO of the Crash Override Network, Zoe Quinn, discussed her book, "Crash Override." The Crash Override Network is an advocacy group and online resource for victims of online abuse.
6:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Mississippi HistoryFrom the 2017 Mississippi Book Festival, a panel discussion on the history of Mississippi. From the 2017 Mississippi Book Festival, a panel discussion on the history of Mississippi. 7:03 AM EDTApprox. 17 min.Campaign 2018 Christina Sandefur, "Cornerstone of Liberty"Christina Sandefur, executive vice president of the Goldwater Institute, discussed her book, ... Christina Sandefur, executive vice president of the Goldwater Institute, discussed her book, "Cornerstone of Liberty: Private Property Rights in 21st Century America." 7:20 AM EDTApprox. 40 min.Jason Riley, "False Black Power?"Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley argued that political capital for blacks has been a ... Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley argued that political capital for blacks has been a disadvantage for the race in terms of economic upward mobility in his book, "False Black Power?"