In Depth Schedule

Week of February 17 through May 5

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, February 23
8:01 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.Alexandra Natapoff, "Punishment Without Crime"University of California law professor Alexandra Natapoff argued that misdemeanors are overused in ... University of California law professor Alexandra Natapoff argued that misdemeanors are overused in the criminal justice system, making up roughly 80 percent of America's criminal dockets. 9:10 AM ESTApprox. 45 min.Ronen Bergman, "Rise and Kill First"Ronen Berman discussed his book, "Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel's Targeted ... Ronen Berman discussed his book, "Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel's Targeted Assassinations." He spoke at the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival in California. 9:55 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Lee Bollinger and Geoffrey Stone, "The Free Speech Century"Columbia University President Lee Bollinger and 1st Amendment scholar Geoffrey Stone examined the ... Columbia University President Lee Bollinger and 1st Amendment scholar Geoffrey Stone examined the evolution of free speech since the Supreme Court's 1919 ruling which decided that freedom of speech could be restricted if the words spoken or printed posed a clear and present danger to society.
11:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Q&A Grace Kennan WarneckeGrace Kennan Warnecke, daughter of American diplomat George Kennan, talked about her memoir, ... Grace Kennan Warnecke, daughter of American diplomat George Kennan, talked about her memoir, "Daughter of the Cold War." 12:01 PM ESTApprox. 59 min.Chris Stirewalt, "Every Man a King"Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt provides a history of American populism. Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt provides a history of American populism. 1:00 PM ESTApprox. 47 min.Larry Loftis, "Code Name, Lise"Larry Loftis recounted the life of Odette Sansom, a British spy operating in France during World ... Larry Loftis recounted the life of Odette Sansom, a British spy operating in France during World War II.
1:47 PM ESTApprox. 50 min.William Knoedelseder, "Fins"Journalist William Knoedelseder reported on the rise of General Motors and the Detroit auto ... Journalist William Knoedelseder reported on the rise of General Motors and the Detroit auto industry in the 1920s. 2:37 PM ESTApprox. 49 min.David Edwards, "Creating Things That Matter"Harvard professor and inventor David Edwards explored the intersection of art and science for ... Harvard professor and inventor David Edwards explored the intersection of art and science for creating lasting innovations. 3:26 PM ESTApprox. 44 min.Dan Hampton, "Chasing the Demon"Former Lieutenant Colonel Dan Hampton detailed the U.S. mission to break the sound barrier after ... Former Lieutenant Colonel Dan Hampton detailed the U.S. mission to break the sound barrier after World War II.
4:10 PM ESTApprox. 47 min.Charles Graeber, "The Breakthrough"Charles Graeber reported on scientific advances in cancer research. Charles Graeber reported on scientific advances in cancer research. 4:57 PM ESTApprox. 48 min.Alec Nevala-Lee, "Astounding"Alec Nevala-Lee discussed the lives and literary works of science fiction writers John Campbell, ... Alec Nevala-Lee discussed the lives and literary works of science fiction writers John Campbell, Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, and L. Ron Hubbard. 5:45 PM ESTApprox. 46 min.Jon Ward, "Camelot's End"Jon Ward, senior political correspondent for Yahoo News, recounted the 1980 Democratic ... Jon Ward, senior political correspondent for Yahoo News, recounted the 1980 Democratic presidential primary campaign between Senator Ted Kennedy and incumbent President Jimmy Carter.
6:31 PM ESTApprox. 59 min.Washington Journal Jack RileyAuthor and former DEA agent Jack Riley detailed the inside story of his 30-year hunt for the drug ... Author and former DEA agent Jack Riley detailed the inside story of his 30-year hunt for the drug kingpin El Chapo and the rise of modern international drug trafficking. 7:30 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.Chris Wilson, "The Master Plan"Entrepreneur Chris Wilson reflected on his incarceration and life after prison. Entrepreneur Chris Wilson reflected on his incarceration and life after prison. 8:39 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 21 min.Timothy Carney, "Alienated America"The Washington Examiner's Tim Carney offered his thoughts on why the American dream is less ... The Washington Examiner's Tim Carney offered his thoughts on why the American dream is less attainable today.
10:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jason Rezaian, "Prisoner"The Washington Post's Jason Rezaian discussed the 544 days he was held in an Iranian prison. He ... The Washington Post's Jason Rezaian discussed the 544 days he was held in an Iranian prison. He was interviewed by Rep. Jared Huffman of California. 11:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Pete Buttigieg, "Shortest Way Home"Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate discussed ... Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate discussed his memoir, "Shortest Way Home."
Sunday, February 24
12:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Chris Stirewalt, "Every Man a King"Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt provides a history of American populism. Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt provides a history of American populism. 1:00 AM ESTApprox. 47 min.Larry Loftis, "Code Name, Lise"Larry Loftis recounted the life of Odette Sansom, a British spy operating in France during World ... Larry Loftis recounted the life of Odette Sansom, a British spy operating in France during World War II. 1:47 AM ESTApprox. 49 min.William Knoedelseder, "Fins"Journalist William Knoedelseder reported on the rise of General Motors and the Detroit auto ... Journalist William Knoedelseder reported on the rise of General Motors and the Detroit auto industry in the 1920s.
2:36 AM ESTApprox. 49 min.David Edwards, "Creating Things That Matter"Harvard professor and inventor David Edwards explored the intersection of art and science for ... Harvard professor and inventor David Edwards explored the intersection of art and science for creating lasting innovations. 3:25 AM ESTApprox. 44 min.Dan Hampton, "Chasing the Demon"Former Lieutenant Colonel Dan Hampton detailed the U.S. mission to break the sound barrier after ... Former Lieutenant Colonel Dan Hampton detailed the U.S. mission to break the sound barrier after World War II. 4:09 AM ESTApprox. 47 min.Charles Graeber, "The Breakthrough"Charles Graeber reported on scientific advances in cancer research. Charles Graeber reported on scientific advances in cancer research.
4:56 AM ESTApprox. 49 min.Alec Nevala-Lee, "Astounding"Alec Nevala-Lee discussed the lives and literary works of science fiction writers John Campbell, ... Alec Nevala-Lee discussed the lives and literary works of science fiction writers John Campbell, Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, and L. Ron Hubbard. 5:45 AM ESTApprox. 46 min.Jon Meacham, "The Soul of AmericaPulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham looked at critical moments in American history and ... Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham looked at critical moments in American history and how they relate to today. He spoke at the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival in California. 6:31 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Alan Rusbridger, "Breaking News"Former Guardian editor in chief Alan Rusbridger reported on technology's impact on the news ... Former Guardian editor in chief Alan Rusbridger reported on technology's impact on the news business. He's joined in conversation by Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron.
7:32 AM ESTApprox. 59 min.Joshua Goldstein, "A Bright Future"Joshua Goldstein examined potential solutions to climate change that have already been enacted by ... Joshua Goldstein examined potential solutions to climate change that have already been enacted by some countries. 8:31 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.Helen Zia, "Last Boat Out of Shanghai"Journalist Helen Zia reported on the Chinese who fled Shanghai following the 1949 Communist ... Journalist Helen Zia reported on the Chinese who fled Shanghai following the 1949 Communist Revolution. 9:40 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Van Jackson, "On the Brink"Van Jackson, who worked on U.S.-North Korea nuclear negotiations during the Obama administration, ... Van Jackson, who worked on U.S.-North Korea nuclear negotiations during the Obama administration, talked about the threat of nuclear war between the U.S. and North Korea today.
11:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Howard Schultz, "From the Ground Up"Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discussed his life, career, and potential presidential ... Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discussed his life, career, and potential presidential candidacy. He was joined in conversation by William Kristol, founder of the Weekly Standard. 12:04 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jill Abramson, "Merchants of Truth"Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson reported on the state of the news business ... Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson reported on the state of the news business with the influx of new technologies. She was interviewed by Vivian Schiller, former president and CEO of NPR. 1:04 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 29 min.Kathleen Day, "Bankers, Bailouts, and the Struggle to Tame Wall Street"Kathleen Day provided a history of the federal government's oversight of the financial sector. Kathleen Day provided a history of the federal government's oversight of the financial sector.
2:33 PM ESTApprox. 44 min.Rick Atkinson on the U.S. Army in World War IIPulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson recalled the U.S. Army's actions during World War ... Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson recalled the U.S. Army's actions during World War II. He spoke at the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival in California. 3:17 PM ESTApprox. 28 min.Laurence Leamer, "Mar-A-Lago"Journalist Laurence Leamer explored the significance of President Trump's retreat in Palm Beach, ... Journalist Laurence Leamer explored the significance of President Trump's retreat in Palm Beach, Florida. 3:45 PM ESTApprox. 30 min.Meredith Broussard, "Artificial Unintelligence"Meredith Broussard argued that technology and artificial intelligence have limitations and people ... Meredith Broussard argued that technology and artificial intelligence have limitations and people shouldn't assume computers are always correct.
4:15 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Richard Gergel, "Unexampled Courage"Federal Judge Richard Gergel recalled the blinding of African American World War II veteran Isaac ... Federal Judge Richard Gergel recalled the blinding of African American World War II veteran Isaac Woodard by South Carolina police in 1946 and the subsequent political and judicial response. Judge Gergel was joined in conversation by Isaac Woodward's nephew, Robert Young, and NAACP Legal Defense Fund president, Sherrilyn Ifill. 5:40 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Tom Hansell, "After Coal"Author and documentary filmmaker Tom Hansell reported on coal communities in central Appalachia ... Author and documentary filmmaker Tom Hansell reported on coal communities in central Appalachia and South Wales and their efforts to develop a sustainable economy as coal mining in the region declines. 7:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Pete Buttigieg, "Shortest Way Home"Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate discussed ... Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate discussed his memoir, "Shortest Way Home."
8:00 PM ESTApprox. 50 min.Karl Rove on PoliticsKarl Rove, author and former senior adviser to President George W. Bush, weighed in on the current ... Karl Rove, author and former senior adviser to President George W. Bush, weighed in on the current state of national politics. He spoke at the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival in California. 8:50 PM ESTApprox. 10 min.Heather Mac Donald, "The Diversity DelusionManhattan Institute senior fellow Heather Mac Donald argues that diverse thinking is being ... Manhattan Institute senior fellow Heather Mac Donald argues that diverse thinking is being challenged at the collegiate level and calls for a return to open-minded inquiry and expression. 9:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jason Rezaian, "Prisoner"The Washington Post's Jason Rezaian discussed the 544 days he was held in an Iranian prison. He ... The Washington Post's Jason Rezaian discussed the 544 days he was held in an Iranian prison. He was interviewed by Rep. Jared Huffman of California.
10:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Washington Journal Jack RileyAuthor and former DEA agent Jack Riley detailed the inside story of his 30-year hunt for the drug ... Author and former DEA agent Jack Riley detailed the inside story of his 30-year hunt for the drug kingpin El Chapo and the rise of modern international drug trafficking. 11:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Joshua Goldstein, "A Bright Future"Joshua Goldstein examined potential solutions to climate change that have already been enacted by ... Joshua Goldstein examined potential solutions to climate change that have already been enacted by some countries.
Monday, February 25
12:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jason Rezaian, "Prisoner"The Washington Post's Jason Rezaian discussed the 544 days he was held in an Iranian prison. He ... The Washington Post's Jason Rezaian discussed the 544 days he was held in an Iranian prison. He was interviewed by Rep. Jared Huffman of California. 1:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Timothy Carney, "Alienated America"The Washington Examiner's Tim Carney offered his thoughts on why the American dream is less ... The Washington Examiner's Tim Carney offered his thoughts on why the American dream is less attainable today. 2:20 AM ESTApprox. 40 min.Roger McNamee, "Zucked"Early Facebook investor Roger McNamee discussed the potential long term impact of Facebook. Early Facebook investor Roger McNamee discussed the potential long term impact of Facebook.
3:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jason Rezaian, "Prisoner"The Washington Post's Jason Rezaian discussed the 544 days he was held in an Iranian prison. He ... The Washington Post's Jason Rezaian discussed the 544 days he was held in an Iranian prison. He was interviewed by Rep. Jared Huffman of California. 4:00 AM ESTApprox. 52 min.Emily Bernard, "Black is the Body"English professor Emily Bernard reflected on her experiences growing up black in America. English professor Emily Bernard reflected on her experiences growing up black in America. 4:52 AM ESTApprox. 9 min.Heather Mac Donald, "The Diversity DelusionManhattan Institute senior fellow Heather Mac Donald argues that diverse thinking is being ... Manhattan Institute senior fellow Heather Mac Donald argues that diverse thinking is being challenged at the collegiate level and calls for a return to open-minded inquiry and expression.
5:01 AM ESTApprox. 59 min.Garrett Peck. "The Great War in America"Historian Garrett Peck looked at American involvement in World War I and how the country changed ... Historian Garrett Peck looked at American involvement in World War I and how the country changed in its aftermath. 6:00 AM ESTApprox. 45 min.Martine Kalaw, "Illegal Among Us"Martine Kalaw recounted her journey to becoming a U.S. citizen. Martine Kalaw recounted her journey to becoming a U.S. citizen. 6:45 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Joe Strupp, "Killing Journalism"Journalist Joe Strupp reported on the news media and its future. Journalist Joe Strupp reported on the news media and its future.
7:49 AM ESTApprox. 10 min.After Words Tucker Carlson, "Ship of Fools"Fox News host Tucker Carlson offered his thoughts on elitism in America. He was interviewed by ... Fox News host Tucker Carlson offered his thoughts on elitism in America. He was interviewed by Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union.