Lectures in History Schedule

Week of May 15 through May 22

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, May 15
7:51 AM EDTApprox. 10 min.Commencement Speeches First Lady Delivers George Mason University Commencement SpeechFirst Lady Jill Biden delivered a pre-recorded commencement speech for George Mason University's ... First Lady Jill Biden delivered a pre-recorded commencement speech for George Mason University's graduation ceremony. The first lady spoke about 2020, building resiliency and leaning on others through hard times. She also encouraged the graduation class to embrace joy even in the hardest times. 8:01 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Peter Hotez, "Preventing the Next Pandemic"Columbia University Professor Peter Hotez explained how he believes future pandemics can be ... Columbia University Professor Peter Hotez explained how he believes future pandemics can be prevented by expanding vaccine literacy. This virtual event was hosted by the Health Museum in Houston, TX. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Author Discussion on the Impact of COVID-19Nicholas Christakis, author of "Apollo's Arrow," and Charles Kenny, author of "The Plague Cycle," ... Nicholas Christakis, author of "Apollo's Arrow," and Charles Kenny, author of "The Plague Cycle," discussed the impact of COVID-19 on our daily lives. This was a virtual event hosted by the 2021 Virtual San Antonio Book Festival.
10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Wendy Lower, "The Ravine"National Book Award-winning historian Wendy Lower recounted the mass killings in Ukraine that ... National Book Award-winning historian Wendy Lower recounted the mass killings in Ukraine that occurred during the Holocaust. This was a virtual event hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 11:05 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Mia Bay, "Traveling Black"University of Pennsylvania American history professor Mia Bay looked at the history of race and ... University of Pennsylvania American history professor Mia Bay looked at the history of race and travel in America. This was a virtual event hosted by the Mark Twain House and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center. 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.History Bookshelf Karen Cox, "No Common Ground"UNC Charlotte history professor Karen Cox recounted the creation of Confederate monuments and the ... UNC Charlotte history professor Karen Cox recounted the creation of Confederate monuments and the generations of protestors and defenders who have debated their presence. This was a virtual event hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Book Shop in Chicago.
1:05 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 40 min.Capitalism vs. Socialism Debate with Arthur Brooks & Richard WolffHarvard University's Arthur Brooks and University of Massachusetts professor emeritus Richard ... Harvard University's Arthur Brooks and University of Massachusetts professor emeritus Richard Wolff debated whether socialism is worth considering for the United States. This virtual event was hosted by Intercollegiate Studies Institute. 2:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Sonora Jha, "How to Raise a Feminist Son"Seattle University professor Sonora Jha offered her thoughts on how to raise a feminist son in the ... Seattle University professor Sonora Jha offered her thoughts on how to raise a feminist son in the U.S. This virtual event was hosted by Town Hall Seattle. 3:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Ken Starr, "Religious Liberty in Crisis"Former United States Solicitor General and Clinton impeachment special counsel Judge Kenneth Starr ... Former United States Solicitor General and Clinton impeachment special counsel Judge Kenneth Starr argued that religious liberties are under attack. This virtual event was hosted by the Museum of the Bible and the Religious Freedom Institute.
4:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.History Bookshelf Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, "When Women Invented Television"Jennifer Keishin Armstrong profiled four women who were pioneers in the television industry. This ... Jennifer Keishin Armstrong profiled four women who were pioneers in the television industry. This was a virtual event hosted by the Kansas City Public Library. 5:56 PM EDTApprox. 4 min.What Are You Reading? with Rep. Jake Auchincloss D-MARep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) shared his reading list with Book TV. Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) shared his reading list with Book TV. 6:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Kevin Weddle, "The Compleat Victory"US Army War College professor Kevin Weddle provided a history of the American Revolution's Battle ... US Army War College professor Kevin Weddle provided a history of the American Revolution's Battle of Saratoga in 1777. This was a virtual event hosted by Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia.
7:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Andrew Steele, "Ageless"Biologist Andrew Steele wrote that aging is the world's leading cause of death and suffering and ... Biologist Andrew Steele wrote that aging is the world's leading cause of death and suffering and looked at the ways scientists are working to slow down the aging process in humans. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 8:02 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.Sen. Josh Hawley R-MO, "The Tyranny of Big Tech"Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri argued that big tech companies are the greatest threat ... Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri argued that big tech companies are the greatest threat to American privacy and liberty. The virtual event was hosted by the Washington Post. 8:32 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.The Communicators Darrell West, "Turning Point"Darrell West, author and Brookings Institution vice president, talked about his book, "Turning ... Darrell West, author and Brookings Institution vice president, talked about his book, "Turning Point: Policymaking in the Era of Artificial Intelligence," which looks at the use of artificial intelligence and explores its potential regulation, opportunities, and risks.
9:02 PM EDTApprox. 58 min.John McWhorter, "Nine Nasty Words"Columbia University professor John McWhorter examined how profanity has evolved over time. This ... Columbia University professor John McWhorter examined how profanity has evolved over time. This virtual event was hosted by the Providence Athenaeum in Providence, Rhode Island. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Sen. Elizabeth Warren, "Persist"Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) spoke about the influences in her life, her political career, and in ... Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) spoke about the influences in her life, her political career, and in her advocacy work. She was interviewed by Washington Post White House reporter Annie Linskey. 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 31 min.Sen. Josh Hawley R-MO, "The Tyranny of Big Tech"Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri argued that big tech companies are the greatest threat ... Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri argued that big tech companies are the greatest threat to American privacy and liberty. The virtual event was hosted by the Washington Post.
11:31 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.The Communicators Darrell West, "Turning Point"Darrell West, author and Brookings Institution vice president, talked about his book, "Turning ... Darrell West, author and Brookings Institution vice president, talked about his book, "Turning Point: Policymaking in the Era of Artificial Intelligence," which looks at the use of artificial intelligence and explores its potential regulation, opportunities, and risks.
Sunday, May 16
12:01 AM EDTApprox. 57 min.John McWhorter, "Nine Nasty Words"Columbia University professor John McWhorter examined how profanity has evolved over time. This ... Columbia University professor John McWhorter examined how profanity has evolved over time. This virtual event was hosted by the Providence Athenaeum in Providence, Rhode Island. 12:58 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.After Words Sen. Elizabeth Warren, "Persist"Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) spoke about the influences in her life, her political career, and in ... Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) spoke about the influences in her life, her political career, and in her advocacy work. She was interviewed by Washington Post White House reporter Annie Linskey. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Stephen Browne, "The First Inauguration"Penn State University professor Stephen Browne recounted the presidential inauguration of George ... Penn State University professor Stephen Browne recounted the presidential inauguration of George Washington that took place in Manhattan on April 30, 1789. This was a virtual event hosted by George Washington's Mount Vernon.
3:01 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.David O. Stewart, "George Washington"Historian David O. Stewart explored George Washington's political ascendancy. This was a virtual ... Historian David O. Stewart explored George Washington's political ascendancy. This was a virtual event hosted by the White House Historical Association. 3:56 AM EDTApprox. 4 min.What Are You Reading? with Rep. Jake Auchincloss D-MARep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) shared his reading list with Book TV. Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) shared his reading list with Book TV. 4:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Author Discussion on Women Heroes of World War IIJudy Batalion, the daughter of Holocaust survivors and author of "The Light of Days," and Rebecca ... Judy Batalion, the daughter of Holocaust survivors and author of "The Light of Days," and Rebecca Donner, author of "All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days,", shared the stories of women who fought against Germany during World War II. This was a virtual event hosted by the San Antonio Book Festival.
5:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Dorothy A. Brown, "The Whiteness of Wealth"Emory University law professor Dorothy A. Brown offers her thoughts on how racism and inequality ... Emory University law professor Dorothy A. Brown offers her thoughts on how racism and inequality are reflected in the American tax system.This virtual event was hosted by Charis Books and More in Decatur, Georgia. 6:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Authors Jim Copland & Richard Epstein on the Administrative StateManhattan Institute senior fellow Jim Copland ("The Unelected') and visiting fellow Richard ... Manhattan Institute senior fellow Jim Copland ("The Unelected') and visiting fellow Richard Epstein ("The Dubious Morality of Modern Administrative Law") talked about government regulation under the Biden administration. This virtual event was hosted by the Manhattan Institute. 7:20 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Amanda Tyler, "Justice Justice Thou Shalt Pursue"Amanda Tyler, Berkeley Law professor and former clerk for late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ... Amanda Tyler, Berkeley Law professor and former clerk for late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, discussed Ginsburg's life and work. This was a virtual event hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
8:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Jamal Greene, "How Rights Went Wrong"Columbia University Law professor Jamal Greene looked at America's approach to individual rights ... Columbia University Law professor Jamal Greene looked at America's approach to individual rights and offered his thoughts on how to build a better system of justice. This virtual event was hosted by Boston Athenaeum. 9:30 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.George W. Bush, "Out of Many, One"Former President George W. Bush spoke about his paintings of immigrants and their journeys to ... Former President George W. Bush spoke about his paintings of immigrants and their journeys to America. This virtual event was hosted by Barnes & Noble. 10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lisa Napoli, "Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie"' VirtualAuthor and journalist Lisa Napoli profiled four female journalists, Susan Stamberg, Linda ... Author and journalist Lisa Napoli profiled four female journalists, Susan Stamberg, Linda Wertheimer, Nina Totenberg, and Cokie Roberts, whose reporting helped establish National Public Radio. This was a virtual event hosted by the National Archives.
11:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Jeremy DeSilva, "First Steps"Paleoanthropologist Jeremy DeSilva explained how walking upright helped humans rise above other ... Paleoanthropologist Jeremy DeSilva explained how walking upright helped humans rise above other species. This event was hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 12:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words Patrick Radden Keefe, "Empire of Pain"New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe reported on the Sackler family's wealth that was ... New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe reported on the Sackler family's wealth that was built on pharmaceuticals, which included Valium and OxyContin. He was interviewed by author and journalist Beth Macy. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.Richard Alba, "The Great Demographic Illusion"Richard Alba, professor of sociology at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, ... Richard Alba, professor of sociology at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, argued that the majority-minority narrative about demographics in the United States ignores the rising population of young Americans who are racially mixed. This virtual event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute.
2:31 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Laura Bates, "Men Who Hate Women"Women's rights activist Laura Bates discussed her undercover look into online misogyny. This ... Women's rights activist Laura Bates discussed her undercover look into online misogyny. This virtual event was hosted by the Trouble Club in London. 3:30 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.John Wasik, "Lincolnomics"Author John Wasik revealed Abraham Lincoln's legacy as the developer of an economic ladder to ... Author John Wasik revealed Abraham Lincoln's legacy as the developer of an economic ladder to democracy through national transportation, public education, and market access. This was a virtual event hosted by the Museum of American Finance in New York City. 4:29 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Jay Hakes, "Energy Crisis"Former Carter Presidential Library director and energy policy scholar Jay Hakes looked back at the ... Former Carter Presidential Library director and energy policy scholar Jay Hakes looked back at the U.S. energy crises of the 1970s that included oil and gas shortages and the Three Mile Island nuclear accident. This was a virtual event hosted by the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta.
5:35 PM EDTApprox. 35 min.Sen. Josh Hawley R-MO, "The Tyranny of Big Tech"Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri argued that big tech companies are the greatest threat ... Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri argued that big tech companies are the greatest threat to American privacy and liberty. The virtual event was hosted by the Washington Post. 6:10 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.History Bookshelf Karen Cox, "No Common Ground"UNC Charlotte history professor Karen Cox recounted the creation of Confederate monuments and the ... UNC Charlotte history professor Karen Cox recounted the creation of Confederate monuments and the generations of protestors and defenders who have debated their presence. This was a virtual event hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Book Shop in Chicago. 7:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 45 min.Capitalism vs. Socialism Debate with Arthur Brooks & Richard WolffHarvard University's Arthur Brooks and University of Massachusetts professor emeritus Richard ... Harvard University's Arthur Brooks and University of Massachusetts professor emeritus Richard Wolff debated whether socialism is worth considering for the United States. This virtual event was hosted by Intercollegiate Studies Institute.
9:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Sen. Elizabeth Warren, "Persist"Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) spoke about the influences in her life, her political career, and in ... Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) spoke about the influences in her life, her political career, and in her advocacy work. She was interviewed by Washington Post White House reporter Annie Linskey. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Malcolm Gladwell, "The Bomber Mafia"Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell examined the development of precision bombing during World War ... Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell examined the development of precision bombing during World War Two. This was a virtual event hosted by Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, DC. 11:05 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.History Bookshelf Bob Drury and Tom Clavin, "Blood and Treasure"Bob Drury and Tom Clavin explored America's westward expansion through the eyes of Daniel Boone. ... Bob Drury and Tom Clavin explored America's westward expansion through the eyes of Daniel Boone. This was a virtual event hosted by Watermark Books in Wichita, Kansas.
Monday, May 17
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Sen. Elizabeth Warren, "Persist"Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) spoke about the influences in her life, her political career, and in ... Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) spoke about the influences in her life, her political career, and in her advocacy work. She was interviewed by Washington Post White House reporter Annie Linskey. 1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Malcolm Gladwell, "The Bomber Mafia"Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell examined the development of precision bombing during World War ... Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell examined the development of precision bombing during World War Two. This was a virtual event hosted by Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, DC. 2:05 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.History Bookshelf Bob Drury and Tom Clavin, "Blood and Treasure"Bob Drury and Tom Clavin explored America's westward expansion through the eyes of Daniel Boone. ... Bob Drury and Tom Clavin explored America's westward expansion through the eyes of Daniel Boone. This was a virtual event hosted by Watermark Books in Wichita, Kansas.
3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Sen. Elizabeth Warren, "Persist"Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) spoke about the influences in her life, her political career, and in ... Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) spoke about the influences in her life, her political career, and in her advocacy work. She was interviewed by Washington Post White House reporter Annie Linskey. 4:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Malcolm Gladwell, "The Bomber Mafia"Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell examined the development of precision bombing during World War ... Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell examined the development of precision bombing during World War Two. This was a virtual event hosted by Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, DC. 5:05 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.History Bookshelf Bob Drury and Tom Clavin, "Blood and Treasure"Bob Drury and Tom Clavin explored America's westward expansion through the eyes of Daniel Boone. ... Bob Drury and Tom Clavin explored America's westward expansion through the eyes of Daniel Boone. This was a virtual event hosted by Watermark Books in Wichita, Kansas.
6:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Stephen Soukup, "The Dictatorship of Woke Capital"Financial analyst Steve Soukup explained why he believes corporate America has been changed in ... Financial analyst Steve Soukup explained why he believes corporate America has been changed in recent years by progressive ideology. This virtual event was hosted by the Competitive Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. 7:05 AM EDTApprox. 54 min.Peter Canning, "Killing Season"Hartford, Connecticut paramedic Peter Canning gave an inside account of the opioid epidemic. This ... Hartford, Connecticut paramedic Peter Canning gave an inside account of the opioid epidemic. This event was hosted by Bank Square Books in Mystic, Connecticut.