Lectures in History Schedule

Week of February 21 through February 28

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, February 24
8:01 AM ESTApprox. 59 min.Gerard Magliocca, "The Heart of the Constitution"Indiana University Law School professor Gerard Magliocca provided a history of the Bill of Rights. Indiana University Law School professor Gerard Magliocca provided a history of the Bill of Rights. 9:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Hendrik Meijer, "Arthur Vandenberg"Hendrick Meijer recalled the political career of Michigan Republican Senator Arthur Vandenberg. Hendrick Meijer recalled the political career of Michigan Republican Senator Arthur Vandenberg. 10:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Rachel Herz, "Why You Eat What You Eat"Rachel Herz reported on the science and psychology behind eating. Rachel Herz reported on the science and psychology behind eating.
11:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.William Rempel, "The Gambler"William Rempel talked about his biography of Armenian-American business tycoon and movie industry ... William Rempel talked about his biography of Armenian-American business tycoon and movie industry mogul, Kirk Kerkorian. 12:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Michael Nutter, "Mayor"Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter discussed his career in politics. Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter discussed his career in politics. 1:02 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Michael Giorgione, "Inside Camp David"Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione (Ret.) provided a history of Camp David and reflected on his tenure ... Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione (Ret.) provided a history of Camp David and reflected on his tenure as commanding officer of the presidential retreat.
2:05 PM ESTApprox. 56 min.History Bookshelf Deanne Stillman, "Blood Brothers"Deanne Stillman retraced the relationship between Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull. Deanne Stillman retraced the relationship between Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull. 3:01 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.Tour of Regnery PublishingA tour of Regnery Publishing that included interviews with many of the people who are responsible ... A tour of Regnery Publishing that included interviews with many of the people who are responsible for bringing their book from acquisition to publication. 4:15 PM ESTApprox. 45 min.Campaign Lanny Davis, "The Unmaking of the President 2016"Former Special Council for President Clinton, Lanny Davis, discusses the role of former FBI ... Former Special Council for President Clinton, Lanny Davis, discusses the role of former FBI Director Comey in the 2016 Elections.
5:00 PM ESTApprox. 45 min.Chris Finan, "Drunks"Chris Finan provided a history of alcoholism in America; from the 17th century belief that it was ... Chris Finan provided a history of alcoholism in America; from the 17th century belief that it was a sign of moral weakness to the creation of reform groups in the 19th century and today's long-term recovery organizations, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. 5:45 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Michael Duffy, "The Preacher and the PresidentsMichael Duffy was interviewed about the book he co-authored with Nancy Gibbs, "The Preacher and ... Michael Duffy was interviewed about the book he co-authored with Nancy Gibbs, "The Preacher and the Presidents: Billy Graham in the White House," published by Center Street. The Reverend Billy Graham was counselor to every president from Harry Truman to George W. Bush. Mr. Duffy told many anecdotes about his interviews with the living former presidents, and new information he learned about the religious and political relationships between Rev. Graham and nine presidents. The guest interviewer was Bob Deans. 6:45 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.The University of Illinois Press at 100Panelists discussed the 100 year history of the University of Illinois Press. Panelists discussed the 100 year history of the University of Illinois Press.
7:45 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.Jeanne Theoharis, "A More Beautiful and Terrible History"Jeanne Theoharis, political science professor at Brooklyn College (CUNY), argued that the history ... Jeanne Theoharis, political science professor at Brooklyn College (CUNY), argued that the history of the civil rights movement has been sanitized. 9:20 PM ESTApprox. 41 min.Campaign Howard Kurtz, "Media Madness"Fox News Channel's Howard Kurtz discusses his book about President Trump's relationship with the ... Fox News Channel's Howard Kurtz discusses his book about President Trump's relationship with the news media. 10:01 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Tara Westover, "Educated"Tara Westover detailed her life growing up with survivalist parents in the Idaho mountains and her ... Tara Westover detailed her life growing up with survivalist parents in the Idaho mountains and her introduction to formal education at age 17. She is interviewed by author and journalist Susannah Cahalan.
11:01 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.Emily Chang, "Brotopia"Emily Chang described the culture in Silicon Valley for women. Emily Chang described the culture in Silicon Valley for women.
Sunday, February 25
12:10 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Paul Brandus, "This Day in Presidential History"White House reporter Paul Brandus offered a history of the presidency through anecdotes for each ... White House reporter Paul Brandus offered a history of the presidency through anecdotes for each day of the year. 1:15 AM ESTApprox. 46 min.Author Discussion on Political Candidates & ElectionsA discussion on political candidates and elections from the 2018 Rancho Mirage Writers Festival in ... A discussion on political candidates and elections from the 2018 Rancho Mirage Writers Festival in California, with Karl Rove, Susan Eisenhower, and Tim Miller, former communications director for Jeb Bush 2016. 2:01 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 34 min.Michael Nelson, "Trump's First Year"Political science professor Mike Nelson assesses the first year of the Trump presidency. Political science professor Mike Nelson assesses the first year of the Trump presidency.
3:35 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.Ronen Bergman, "Rise and Kill First"Ronen Bergman, senior correspondent for Yedioth Ahronoth, talked about Israel's use of targeted ... Ronen Bergman, senior correspondent for Yedioth Ahronoth, talked about Israel's use of targeted assassinations. 4:30 AM ESTApprox. 50 min.Author Discussion on CrimeA discussion on crime writing with authors Scott Turow, Richard North Patterson, and Greg Iles, ... A discussion on crime writing with authors Scott Turow, Richard North Patterson, and Greg Iles, from the 2018 Rancho Mirage Writers Festival in California. 5:20 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Leslie Berlin, "Troublemakers"Silicon Valley historian Leslie Berlin describes the growth of the major technology industries, ... Silicon Valley historian Leslie Berlin describes the growth of the major technology industries, including personal computing, video games, and biotechnology.
6:30 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Gregory Boyle, "Barking to the Choir"Father Gregory Boyle reflected on his work with gang members. Father Gregory Boyle reflected on his work with gang members. 7:30 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.History Bookshelf Brian Curtis, "Fields of Battle"Sports reporter Brian Curtis retraced the lives of the 1942 Rose Bowl players and their entry into ... Sports reporter Brian Curtis retraced the lives of the 1942 Rose Bowl players and their entry into World War 2. 8:30 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Susan Marquis, "I Am Not a Tractor"Susan Marquis, vice president of innovation at the RAND Corporation, looked at efforts by Florida ... Susan Marquis, vice president of innovation at the RAND Corporation, looked at efforts by Florida farmworkers to improve their working conditions.
10:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Bill Minutaglio and Steve Davis, "The Most Dangerous Man in America"Bill Minutaglio and Steven Davis recounted the Nixon administration's efforts to apprehend Timothy ... Bill Minutaglio and Steven Davis recounted the Nixon administration's efforts to apprehend Timothy Leary after his escape from prison in 1970. 11:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Emily Dufton, "Grass Roots"Center for Public Integrity Fellow Emily Dufton examined the history and the fight for and against ... Center for Public Integrity Fellow Emily Dufton examined the history and the fight for and against marijuana in the United States. 12:01 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.After Words Ira Shapiro, "Broken"Former U.S. trade negotiator and senior Senate staffer Ira Shapiro argued that the U.S. Senate has ... Former U.S. trade negotiator and senior Senate staffer Ira Shapiro argued that the U.S. Senate has lost its political center. He is interviewed by former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle.
1:02 PM ESTApprox. 43 min.Campaign Howard Kurtz, "Media Madness"Fox News Channel's Howard Kurtz discusses his book about President Trump's relationship with the ... Fox News Channel's Howard Kurtz discusses his book about President Trump's relationship with the news media. 1:45 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Paul Brandus, "This Day in Presidential History"White House reporter Paul Brandus offered a history of the presidency through anecdotes for each ... White House reporter Paul Brandus offered a history of the presidency through anecdotes for each day of the year. 2:45 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.History Bookshelf Celeste Headlee, "We Need to Talk"Journalist Celeste Headlee offered communication strategies to improve civil discourse. Journalist Celeste Headlee offered communication strategies to improve civil discourse.
3:45 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Steve Coll, "Directorate S"Steve Coll looked at the CIA's secret wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan and the problematic ... Steve Coll looked at the CIA's secret wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan and the problematic relationship between the CIA and Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). 5:00 PM ESTApprox. 50 min.History Bookshelf Robert Latiff, "Future War"Retired Air Force Major General Robert Latiff examined the future of warfare and evolving ... Retired Air Force Major General Robert Latiff examined the future of warfare and evolving technologies. 5:50 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Andrew Keen, "How to Fix the Future"Andrew Keen equated technological change with political and economic unrest and shared his ... Andrew Keen equated technological change with political and economic unrest and shared his thoughts on how to preserve humanity.
7:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Emily Chang, "Brotopia"Emily Chang described the culture in Silicon Valley for women. Emily Chang described the culture in Silicon Valley for women. 8:10 PM ESTApprox. 51 min.Morgan Jerkins, "This Will Be My Undoing"Catapult contributing editor Morgan Jerkins shared her thoughts on race and gender. She is in ... Catapult contributing editor Morgan Jerkins shared her thoughts on race and gender. She is in conversation with Chicago Tribune columnist Britt Julious. 9:01 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Tara Westover, "Educated"Tara Westover detailed her life growing up with survivalist parents in the Idaho mountains and her ... Tara Westover detailed her life growing up with survivalist parents in the Idaho mountains and her introduction to formal education at age 17. She is interviewed by author and journalist Susannah Cahalan.
10:01 PM ESTApprox. 2 hr.2018 PEN America Literary AwardsThe PEN America Literary Awards, given annually since 1963, recognizes books in a range of ... The PEN America Literary Awards, given annually since 1963, recognizes books in a range of categories; from biography and science writing to essays and poetry.
Monday, February 26
12:01 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Tara Westover, "Educated"Tara Westover detailed her life growing up with survivalist parents in the Idaho mountains and her ... Tara Westover detailed her life growing up with survivalist parents in the Idaho mountains and her introduction to formal education at age 17. She is interviewed by author and journalist Susannah Cahalan. 1:01 AM ESTApprox. 59 min.The University of Illinois Press at 100Panelists discussed the 100 year history of the University of Illinois Press. Panelists discussed the 100 year history of the University of Illinois Press. 2:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Robert Harris, "Munich"Novelist Robert Harris explored the 1938 meeting between British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlin ... Novelist Robert Harris explored the 1938 meeting between British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlin and Adolf Hitler that granted territory in Czechoslovakia and many of its resources to Germany.
3:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Tara Westover, "Educated"Tara Westover detailed her life growing up with survivalist parents in the Idaho mountains and her ... Tara Westover detailed her life growing up with survivalist parents in the Idaho mountains and her introduction to formal education at age 17. She is interviewed by author and journalist Susannah Cahalan. 4:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Jeanne Theoharis, "A More Beautiful and Terrible History"Jeanne Theoharis, political science professor at Brooklyn College (CUNY), argued that the history ... Jeanne Theoharis, political science professor at Brooklyn College (CUNY), argued that the history of the civil rights movement has been sanitized. 5:30 AM ESTApprox. 40 min.Chris Finan, "Drunks"Chris Finan provided a history of alcoholism in America; from the 17th century belief that it was ... Chris Finan provided a history of alcoholism in America; from the 17th century belief that it was a sign of moral weakness to the creation of reform groups in the 19th century and today's long-term recovery organizations, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
6:10 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 50 min.2018 PEN America Literary AwardsThe PEN America Literary Awards, given annually since 1963, recognizes books in a range of ... The PEN America Literary Awards, given annually since 1963, recognizes books in a range of categories; from biography and science writing to essays and poetry.