In Depth Schedule

Week of August 22 through November 4

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, August 25
7:04 AM EDTApprox. 57 min.Democratic Party of New Hampshire, Democratic Party of New Hampshire | Hillsborough CountyRoad to the White House 2020 Michael Avenatti in New HampshireMichael Avenatti, the lawyer for adult film star Stormy Daniels, delivered remarks at a weekend ... Michael Avenatti, the lawyer for adult film star Stormy Daniels, delivered remarks at a weekend picnic event hosted by Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Democrats. While Mr. Avenatti said he hadn't yet decided what his political future would be, he did talk about his opposition to President Trump and how he wanted the Democratic Party to take a more aggressive tack in its 2020 challenge to President Trump's reelection bid. Before and after his remarks, Mr. Avenatti talked with attendees and took photographs with many of them.	8:01 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Politics and Prose BookstoreJohn Ross, "The Promise of the Grand Canyon"John Ross explored the life of John Wesley Powell who, in 1869, became the first person to travel ... John Ross explored the life of John Wesley Powell who, in 1869, became the first person to travel the entire Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.	9:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Strand BookstoreIbtihaj Muhammad, "Proud"Ibtihaj Muhammad detailed her journey to becoming the first female Muslim-American to medal at the ... Ibtihaj Muhammad detailed her journey to becoming the first female Muslim-American to medal at the Olympic Games.
10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Powell's BooksThor Hanson, "Buzz"Conservation biologist Thor Hanson explained the evolution of bees and their relationship to ... Conservation biologist Thor Hanson explained the evolution of bees and their relationship to humans.	11:03 AM EDTApprox. 12 min.FreedomFestNaomi Brockwell, "Billy's Bitcoin"Film and TV producer Naomi Brockwell discussed her children's book, "Billy's Bitcoin." Film and TV producer Naomi Brockwell discussed her children's book, "Billy's Bitcoin."	11:15 AM EDTApprox. 41 min.Politics and Prose BookstoreSteven Ujifusa, "Barons of the Sea"Naval historian Steven Ujifusa recalled the 19th century American seamen and merchants, who ... Naval historian Steven Ujifusa recalled the 19th century American seamen and merchants, who competed for profits in the tea and opium trades.
11:56 AM EDTApprox. 3 min.C-SPANSummer Reading with Rep. Denny Heck D-WARep. Denny Heck (D-WA) shared his summer reading list with BookTV. Rep. Denny Heck (D-WA) shared his summer reading list with BookTV.	11:59 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Politics and Prose BookstoreJames Robenalt, "Ballots and Bullets"James Robenalt chronicled the unrest between police and black nationalists in Cleveland in 1968. James Robenalt chronicled the unrest between police and black nationalists in Cleveland in 1968.	1:04 PM EDTApprox. 26 min.FreedomFestLarry Elder, "A Lot Like Me"Radio talk-show host and columnist, Larry Elder, discussed his latest book, "A Lot Like Me: A ... Radio talk-show host and columnist, Larry Elder, discussed his latest book, "A Lot Like Me: A Father and Son's Journey to Reconciliation."
1:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Harvard Book StoreMaryanne Wolf, "Reader, Come Home"Maryanne Wolf explored how our brains process reading print versus digital mediums. Maryanne Wolf explored how our brains process reading print versus digital mediums.	2:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 12 min.Book Passage BookstoreGregory Crouch, "The Bonanza King"Gregory Crouch recalled the life of John Mackay, who in the mid-1800s laid claim to one of the ... Gregory Crouch recalled the life of John Mackay, who in the mid-1800s laid claim to one of the largest concentrations of gold and silver ever discovered, dubbed in the U.S. The precious metals, found below Virginia City, Nevada, made Mackay tremendously wealthy. He died in 1902 with a fortune equivalent to $40 billion dollars today.	3:42 PM EDTApprox. 16 min.FreedomFestJoshua Dunn, "Passing on the Right"University of Colorado professor Joshua Dunn discussed his book, "Passing on the Right: ... University of Colorado professor Joshua Dunn discussed his book, "Passing on the Right: Conservative Professors in the Progressive University."
3:58 PM EDTApprox. 2 min.C-SPAN, C-SPAN | Book TVSummer Reading with Rep. Randy Hultgren R-ILRep. Randy Hulgren (R-IL) shared his summer reading list with BookTV. Rep. Randy Hulgren (R-IL) shared his summer reading list with BookTV.	4:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalWashington Journal Ann Coulter, "Resistance is Futile!Ann Coulter shared her observations about the political left's resistance to the Trump presidency. Ann Coulter shared her observations about the political left's resistance to the Trump presidency.	5:07 PM EDTApprox. 3 min.C-SPAN | Book TVSummer Reading with Rep. Gerry Connolly D-11th/VARep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) shared his summer reading list with BookTV. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) shared his summer reading list with BookTV.
5:10 PM EDTApprox. 20 min.Mississippi Book Festival2018 Mississippi Book Festival - Mississippi Writers TrailAuthors Imani Perry, Sheryll Cashin, and Jabari Asim discuss race and identity. Authors Imani Perry, Sheryll Cashin, and Jabari Asim discuss race and identity.	5:30 PM EDTApprox. 57 min.Mississippi Book Festival2018 Mississippi Book Festival - Discussion on Race & IdentityAuthors Imani Perry, Sheryll Cashin, and Jabari Asim discuss race and identity. Authors Imani Perry, Sheryll Cashin, and Jabari Asim discuss race and identity.	6:27 PM EDTApprox. 11 min.C-SPAN | Book TVSummer Reading with Rep. Dave Brat R-VARep. Dave Brat (R-VA) shared his summer reading list with BookTV. Rep. Dave Brat (R-VA) shared his summer reading list with BookTV.
6:38 PM EDTApprox. 22 min.FreedomFestWalter Block, "Space Capitalism"Loyola University economics professor Walter Block discussed his book, "Space Capitalism: How ... Loyola University economics professor Walter Block discussed his book, "Space Capitalism: How Humans Will Colonize Planets, Moons, and Asteroids."	7:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 8 min.Commonwealth Club of CaliforniaGreg Gutfeld, "The Gutfeld Monologues"Fox News host Greg Gutfeld offered his takes on top news stories he's covered over the years. Fox News host Greg Gutfeld offered his takes on top news stories he's covered over the years.	8:08 PM EDTApprox. 1 min.C-SPAN | Book TVSummer Reading with Sen. Dan Sullivan R-AKSen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) shared his summer reading list with BookTV. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) shared his summer reading list with BookTV.
8:09 PM EDTApprox. 16 min.C-SPAN | Book TV, Library of CongressInterview with Librarian of Congress Carla HaydenBookTV talked with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden about this year's National Book Festival. BookTV talked with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden about this year's National Book Festival.	8:25 PM EDTApprox. 4 min.C-SPAN | Book TVSummer Reading with Rep. Joe Barton R-TXRep. Joe Barton (R-TX) shared his summer reading list with BookTV. Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) shared his summer reading list with BookTV.	8:29 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.McNally Jackson BooksArjun Sethi "American Hate"Law professor Arjun Singh Sethi discussed hate in America and offers his thoughts on how to ... Law professor Arjun Singh Sethi discussed hate in America and offers his thoughts on how to address it.
9:28 PM EDTApprox. 2 min.C-SPAN, C-SPAN | Book TVSummer Reading with Chief Justice John RobertsChief Justice John Roberts shared his summer reading list with BookTV. Chief Justice John Roberts shared his summer reading list with BookTV.	9:30 PM EDTApprox. 31 min.C-SPAN | CommunicatorsThe Communicators Thomas Hazlett, "The Political Spectrum"Thomas Hazlett talked about the history of wireless spectrum regulation and his book, The ... Thomas Hazlett talked about the history of wireless spectrum regulation and his book, The Political Spectrum." He suggested that regulation actually held back spectrum development and created a vast wasteland. Mr. Hazlett is a former FCC chief economist and a Clemson University professor.	10:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.C-SPAN | Book TVAfter Words Dambisa Moyo, "Edge of Chaos"'Economist Dambisa Moyo discussed why democracies around the world are failing to produce economic ... Economist Dambisa Moyo discussed why democracies around the world are failing to produce economic growth. She's interviewed by Jason Furman, former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers during the Obama Administration.
11:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.Commonwealth Club of CaliforniaWilliam Vollmann, "No Immediate Danger" & "No Good Alternative"William Vollmann provided his research on the causes for climate change. He's joined in ... William Vollmann provided his research on the causes for climate change. He's joined in conversation by Michelle Romero, worker advocate and national director of Green For All.
Sunday, August 26
12:15 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.FreedomFestJohn Tamny, "The End of Work"John Tamny discussed his book "The End of Work: Why Your Passion Can Become Your Job." John Tamny discussed his book "The End of Work: Why Your Passion Can Become Your Job."	12:30 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Books and BooksPaul Greenberg, "The Omega Principle"James Beard Award-winning author Paul Greenberg looked at the effect humans have on oceans, ... James Beard Award-winning author Paul Greenberg looked at the effect humans have on oceans, through the consumption of seafood and Omega-3s.	1:29 AM EDTApprox. 1 min.C-SPAN | Book TVSummer Reading with Rep. Glenn Grothman R-WIRep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) shared his summer reading list with BookTV. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) shared his summer reading list with BookTV.
1:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.Massachusetts Historical SocietyJohn Ferling, "Apostles of Revolution"Historian John Ferling recalled the joint efforts of Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and James ... Historian John Ferling recalled the joint efforts of Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and James Monroe to sow social and political upheaval throughout colonial America as well as their support for revolutionary movements in Europe.	2:47 AM EDTApprox. 3 min.C-SPANSummer Reading with Rep. Denny Heck D-WARep. Denny Heck (D-WA) shared his summer reading list with BookTV. Rep. Denny Heck (D-WA) shared his summer reading list with BookTV.	2:50 AM EDTApprox. 10 min.C-SPAN | Book TV, BookExpo AmericaSarah Weinman, "The Real Lolita"Sarah Weinman talked about the young woman who was the inspiration for Vladimir Nabokov's ... Sarah Weinman talked about the young woman who was the inspiration for Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita."
3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Maud Preston Palenske Memorial LibraryAnna Clark, "The Poisoned City"Journalist Anna Clark chronicled the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Journalist Anna Clark chronicled the water crisis in Flint, Michigan.	4:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.Politics and Prose BookstoreJohn Lingan, "Homeplace"Journalist John Lingan reported on the socio-cultural shifts taking place in rural America, ... Journalist John Lingan reported on the socio-cultural shifts taking place in rural America, focusing on Winchester, Virginia, the home of singer Patsy Cline.	5:07 AM EDTApprox. 23 min.FreedomFestWalter Block, "Space Capitalism"Loyola University economics professor Walter Block discussed his book, "Space Capitalism: How ... Loyola University economics professor Walter Block discussed his book, "Space Capitalism: How Humans Will Colonize Planets, Moons, and Asteroids."
5:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceTimothy Snyder, "The Road to Unfreedom"Yale University's Timothy Snyder talked about the rise of authoritarianism around the world. Yale University's Timothy Snyder talked about the rise of authoritarianism around the world.	7:00 AM EDTApprox. 22 min.BookExpo AmericaCasey Gerald, "There Will Be No Miracles"Casey Gerald remarked on the path he took from his upbringing in Dallas to his education at Yale ... Casey Gerald remarked on the path he took from his upbringing in Dallas to his education at Yale University.	7:22 AM EDTApprox. 8 min.C-SPAN, C-SPAN | Book TVSummer Reading with Rep. Adriano Espaillat D-NYRep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) shared his summer reading list with BookTV. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) shared his summer reading list with BookTV.
7:30 AM EDTApprox. 58 min.McNally Jackson BooksArjun Sethi "American Hate"Law professor Arjun Singh Sethi discussed hate in America and offers his thoughts on how to ... Law professor Arjun Singh Sethi discussed hate in America and offers his thoughts on how to address it.	8:28 AM EDTApprox. 3 min.C-SPAN | Book TVSummer Reading with Rep. Suzanne Bonamici D-ORRep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) shared her summer reading list with BookTV. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) shared her summer reading list with BookTV.	8:31 AM EDTApprox. 14 min.C-SPAN | Book TV, BookExpo AmericaPreview of W.W. Norton & Liveright Publishing's Fall BooksJulia Reidhead, president of W.W. Norton, and Bob Weil, editor-in-chief of Liveright Publishing, ... Julia Reidhead, president of W.W. Norton, and Bob Weil, editor-in-chief of Liveright Publishing, previewed their forthcoming books.
8:45 AM EDTApprox. 49 min.Roosevelt (Franklin) Presidential Library and Museum2018 Roosevelt Reading Festival - Charissa Threat, "Nursing Civil Rights"Spelman College history professor Charissa Threat looked at the different struggles that African ... Spelman College history professor Charissa Threat looked at the different struggles that African American women and white men faced in breaking into the Army Nurse Corps.	9:34 AM EDTApprox. 23 min.FreedomFestGeorge Gilder, "Life After Google"George Gilder talked about his latest book, "Life After Google: The Fall of Big Data and the Rise ... George Gilder talked about his latest book, "Life After Google: The Fall of Big Data and the Rise of the Blockchain Economy."	9:57 AM EDTApprox. 3 min.C-SPAN, C-SPAN | Book TVSummer Reading with Sen. Lisa Murkowski R-AKSen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) shared her summer reading list with BookTV. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) shared her summer reading list with BookTV.
10:00 AM EDTApprox. 58 min.C-SPAN | Book TVDarnell Moore, "No Ashes in the Fire"CASSIUS editor-at-large Darnell Moore detailed his life and journey to becoming an activist. CASSIUS editor-at-large Darnell Moore detailed his life and journey to becoming an activist.	10:58 AM EDTApprox. 2 min.C-SPANSummer Reading with Rep. Niki Tsongas D-MARep. Niki Tsongas (D-MA) shared her summer reading list with BookTV. Rep. Niki Tsongas (D-MA) shared her summer reading list with BookTV.	11:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Politics and Prose BookstoreJim Holt, "When Einstein Walked with Godel"New York Times' Jim Holt discussed the relationship between physicist Albert Einstein and Austrian ... New York Times' Jim Holt discussed the relationship between physicist Albert Einstein and Austrian mathematician Kurt Godel and profiled other scientific leaders, including Alan Turing, Ada Lovelace, Emmy Noether, and others.
12:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.C-SPAN | Book TVAfter Words Kate Germano, "Fight Like A Girl"Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kate Germano discussed gender bias in the military. She's interviewed by Military ... Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kate Germano discussed gender bias in the military. She's interviewed by Military Times reporter Todd South.	1:00 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.C-SPAN | Book TV, Library of CongressInterview with Librarian of Congress Carla HaydenBookTV talked with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden about this year's National Book Festival. BookTV talked with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden about this year's National Book Festival.	1:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 16 min.Town Hall SeattleRichard Prum, "The Evolution of Beauty"Richard Prum explored Charles Darwin's studies on evolution and mate choice while providing ... Richard Prum explored Charles Darwin's studies on evolution and mate choice while providing insight into human sexuality.
2:46 PM EDTApprox. 14 min.FreedomFestJohn Tamny, "The End of Work"John Tamny discussed his book "The End of Work: Why Your Passion Can Become Your Job." John Tamny discussed his book "The End of Work: Why Your Passion Can Become Your Job."	3:00 PM EDTApprox. 47 min.Book Passage BookstoreJohn McCain, "Faith of My Fathers"Senator McCain talked about his book "Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir," published by ... Senator McCain talked about his book "Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir," published by Perrenial. The book detailed lessons Senator McCain learned from his father and grandfather, both four-star admirals in the U.S. Navy. Senator John McCain died on August 25, 2018.	3:47 PM EDTApprox. 13 min.C-SPAN | Book TVSummer Reading with Rep. Gerry Connolly D-11th/VARep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) shared his summer reading list with BookTV. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) shared his summer reading list with BookTV.
4:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 29 min.King's BooksRobin DiAngelo, "White Fragility"Robin DiAngelo explored the challenges in discussing race with white Americans. Robin DiAngelo explored the challenges in discussing race with white Americans.	5:29 PM EDTApprox. 33 min.C-SPAN | CommunicatorsThe Communicators Thomas Hazlett, "The Political Spectrum"Thomas Hazlett talked about the history of wireless spectrum regulation and his book, The ... Thomas Hazlett talked about the history of wireless spectrum regulation and his book, The Political Spectrum." He suggested that regulation actually held back spectrum development and created a vast wasteland. Mr. Hazlett is a former FCC chief economist and a Clemson University professor.	6:02 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.Massachusetts Historical SocietyJohn Ferling, "Apostles of Revolution"Historian John Ferling recalled the joint efforts of Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and James ... Historian John Ferling recalled the joint efforts of Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and James Monroe to sow social and political upheaval throughout colonial America as well as their support for revolutionary movements in Europe.
7:19 PM EDTApprox. 1 min.C-SPANSummer Reading with Rep. Adam Smith D-WARep. Adam Smith (D-WA) shared his summer reading list with BookTV. Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) shared his summer reading list with BookTV.	7:20 PM EDTApprox. 10 min.BookExpo AmericaSusan Orlean, "The Library Book"New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean recounted the Los Angeles Public Library Fire of 1986. New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean recounted the Los Angeles Public Library Fire of 1986.	7:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 13 min.Philly AIDS ThriftAnn Travers, "The Trans Generation"Professor Ann Travers reported on the findings of her study that followed the lives of transgender ... Professor Ann Travers reported on the findings of her study that followed the lives of transgender children for five years.
8:43 PM EDTApprox. 2 min.C-SPANSummer Reading with Rep. Will Hurd R-TXRep. Will Hurd (R-TX) shared his summer reading list with BookTV. Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) shared his summer reading list with BookTV.	8:45 PM EDTApprox. 15 min.FreedomFestRichard Weikart, "The Death of Humanity" & "Hitler's Religion"California State University professor Richard Weikart discussed his books, "The Death of Humanity" ... California State University professor Richard Weikart discussed his books, "The Death of Humanity" and "Hitler's Religion."	9:00 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.C-SPAN | Book TVAfter Words Dambisa Moyo, "Edge of Chaos"'Economist Dambisa Moyo discussed why democracies around the world are failing to produce economic ... Economist Dambisa Moyo discussed why democracies around the world are failing to produce economic growth. She's interviewed by Jason Furman, former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers during the Obama Administration.
9:59 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.Commonwealth Club of CaliforniaGreg Gutfeld, "The Gutfeld Monologues"Fox News host Greg Gutfeld offered his takes on top news stories he's covered over the years. Fox News host Greg Gutfeld offered his takes on top news stories he's covered over the years.	11:10 PM EDTApprox. 54 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalWashington Journal Ann Coulter, "Resistance is Futile!Ann Coulter shared her observations about the political left's resistance to the Trump presidency. Ann Coulter shared her observations about the political left's resistance to the Trump presidency.
Monday, August 27
12:04 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.C-SPAN | Book TVAfter Words Dambisa Moyo, "Edge of Chaos"'Economist Dambisa Moyo discussed why democracies around the world are failing to produce economic ... Economist Dambisa Moyo discussed why democracies around the world are failing to produce economic growth. She's interviewed by Jason Furman, former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers during the Obama Administration.	1:03 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Politics and Prose BookstoreRoy Scranton, "We're Doomed. Now What?"University of Notre Dame professor Roy Scranton explores climate change, war, violence, and more. University of Notre Dame professor Roy Scranton explores climate change, war, violence, and more.	2:09 AM EDTApprox. 39 min.Pearl Street WarehouseBook Party for Sean Spicer, "The Briefing"Book TV attended a publication party for former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's book, ... Book TV attended a publication party for former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's book, "The Briefing," a recount of his time in the Trump administration.
2:48 AM EDTApprox. 12 min.BookExpo AmericaJill Lepore, "These Truths"New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore, talked about her one-volume history of the United States. New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore, talked about her one-volume history of the United States.	3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.C-SPAN | Book TVAfter Words Dambisa Moyo, "Edge of Chaos"'Economist Dambisa Moyo discussed why democracies around the world are failing to produce economic ... Economist Dambisa Moyo discussed why democracies around the world are failing to produce economic growth. She's interviewed by Jason Furman, former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers during the Obama Administration.	4:00 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.C-SPAN | Book TV, Library of CongressInterview with Librarian of Congress Carla HaydenBookTV talked with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden about this year's National Book Festival. BookTV talked with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden about this year's National Book Festival.
4:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Seminary Co-op BookstoreAlfredo Corchado, "Homelands"Journalist Alfredo Corchado talked about the paths that he and three friends took after they ... Journalist Alfredo Corchado talked about the paths that he and three friends took after they immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1980s.	5:30 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.FreedomFestRobert Poole, Jr., "Rethinking America's Highways"Book TV interviewed Robert Poole of the Reason Foundation about his book, "Rethinking America's ... Book TV interviewed Robert Poole of the Reason Foundation about his book, "Rethinking America's Highways."	6:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Mississippi Book Festival2018 Mississippi Book Festival - Discussion on Presidential LeadershipAuthors Charles Calhoun, Jonathan White, and John Marszalek discussed the leadership of Presidents ... Authors Charles Calhoun, Jonathan White, and John Marszalek discussed the leadership of Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Abraham Lincoln.
7:00 AM EDTApprox. 56 min.Politics and Prose BookstoreLynn Vincent & Sara Vladic, "Indianapolis"Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic recounted the sinking of the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945, the ... Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic recounted the sinking of the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945, the worst disaster in U.S. naval history.	7:56 AM EDTApprox. 4 min.C-SPANSummer Reading with Rep. Will Hurd R-TXRep. Will Hurd (R-TX) shared his summer reading list with BookTV. Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) shared his summer reading list with BookTV.