In Depth Schedule

Week of October 19 through January 2

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, October 23
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.Lectures in History American Military in the Revolutionary WarBaylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the ... Baylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the Revolutionary War, including a look at the equipment and capabilities of both the Continental Army and militia troops. She also compared the advantages and disadvantages of the American and British forces. 9:11 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.Lectures in History The Continental ArmyWilliam Woods University professor Craig Bruce Smith taught a class about the American Revolution ... William Woods University professor Craig Bruce Smith taught a class about the American Revolution and the Continental Army. He described how the force differed from the British military in demographics, organization and the officer selection process. He also talked about the significance of military operations in the northern colonies. 10:18 AM EDTApprox. 43 min.Giles Milton, "Checkmate in Berlin"Giles Milton looked at post-World War II Berlin and the conflicts that arose between the four ... Giles Milton looked at post-World War II Berlin and the conflicts that arose between the four Allied countries that controlled sectors of the city. This was a virtual event hosted by Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver.
11:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History American Military in the Revolutionary WarBaylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the ... Baylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the Revolutionary War, including a look at the equipment and capabilities of both the Continental Army and militia troops. She also compared the advantages and disadvantages of the American and British forces. 12:11 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Lectures in History The Continental ArmyWilliam Woods University professor Craig Bruce Smith taught a class about the American Revolution ... William Woods University professor Craig Bruce Smith taught a class about the American Revolution and the Continental Army. He described how the force differed from the British military in demographics, organization and the officer selection process. He also talked about the significance of military operations in the northern colonies. 1:17 PM EDTApprox. 43 min.Giles Milton, "Checkmate in Berlin"Giles Milton looked at post-World War II Berlin and the conflicts that arose between the four ... Giles Milton looked at post-World War II Berlin and the conflicts that arose between the four Allied countries that controlled sectors of the city. This was a virtual event hosted by Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver.
2:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.The Presidency David Reynolds & H.W. Brands on Abraham LincolnHistorians David Reynolds and H.W. Brands discussed Abraham Lincoln as part of a virtual symposium ... Historians David Reynolds and H.W. Brands discussed Abraham Lincoln as part of a virtual symposium on his life and times that was hosted by Ford's Theatre and the Abraham Lincoln Institute. 3:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.The Civil War Union General John PopeCivil War historian Dan Welch talked about Union General John Pope and his defeat at the Battle of ... Civil War historian Dan Welch talked about Union General John Pope and his defeat at the Battle of Second Manassas in August 1862. 4:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Preserving Emmett Till's MemoryA discussion on maintaining the historical legacy of Emmett Till featuring his cousin Rev. Wheeler ... A discussion on maintaining the historical legacy of Emmett Till featuring his cousin Rev. Wheeler Parker, Emmett Till Interpretive Center co-founder Patrick Weems, Emmett Till Memorial Commission member Jessie Jaynes-Diming, and University of Kansas professor Dave Tell. This program was hosted by the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC.
5:40 PM EDTApprox. 20 min.U-Boats off the U.S. Coast During World War IIAuthor Tane Casserly provided a history of the Battle of the Atlantic and the appearance of German ... Author Tane Casserly provided a history of the Battle of the Atlantic and the appearance of German U-Boats off America's Mid-Atlantic coast. This was a virtual event hosted by the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. 6:00 PM EDTApprox. 2 hr.Tribute to Former California Governor Pete WilsonFormer Republican California Governor Pete Wilson was joined by former colleagues, family, and ... Former Republican California Governor Pete Wilson was joined by former colleagues, family, and friends to reflect on his political career. He was governor of California from 1991-1999 after serving as U.S. Senator from 1983-1991. This event was hosted by the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 12 min.Lectures in History American Military in the Revolutionary WarBaylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the ... Baylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the Revolutionary War, including a look at the equipment and capabilities of both the Continental Army and militia troops. She also compared the advantages and disadvantages of the American and British forces.
9:12 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Lectures in History The Continental ArmyWilliam Woods University professor Craig Bruce Smith taught a class about the American Revolution ... William Woods University professor Craig Bruce Smith taught a class about the American Revolution and the Continental Army. He described how the force differed from the British military in demographics, organization and the officer selection process. He also talked about the significance of military operations in the northern colonies. 10:18 PM EDTApprox. 43 min.Giles Milton, "Checkmate in Berlin"Giles Milton looked at post-World War II Berlin and the conflicts that arose between the four ... Giles Milton looked at post-World War II Berlin and the conflicts that arose between the four Allied countries that controlled sectors of the city. This was a virtual event hosted by Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver. 11:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History American Military in the Revolutionary WarBaylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the ... Baylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the Revolutionary War, including a look at the equipment and capabilities of both the Continental Army and militia troops. She also compared the advantages and disadvantages of the American and British forces.
Sunday, October 24
12:11 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.Lectures in History The Continental ArmyWilliam Woods University professor Craig Bruce Smith taught a class about the American Revolution ... William Woods University professor Craig Bruce Smith taught a class about the American Revolution and the Continental Army. He described how the force differed from the British military in demographics, organization and the officer selection process. He also talked about the significance of military operations in the northern colonies. 1:18 AM EDTApprox. 43 min.Giles Milton, "Checkmate in Berlin"Giles Milton looked at post-World War II Berlin and the conflicts that arose between the four ... Giles Milton looked at post-World War II Berlin and the conflicts that arose between the four Allied countries that controlled sectors of the city. This was a virtual event hosted by Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver. 2:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.The Presidency David Reynolds & H.W. Brands on Abraham LincolnHistorians David Reynolds and H.W. Brands discussed Abraham Lincoln as part of a virtual symposium ... Historians David Reynolds and H.W. Brands discussed Abraham Lincoln as part of a virtual symposium on his life and times that was hosted by Ford's Theatre and the Abraham Lincoln Institute.
3:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.The Civil War Union General John PopeCivil War historian Dan Welch talked about Union General John Pope and his defeat at the Battle of ... Civil War historian Dan Welch talked about Union General John Pope and his defeat at the Battle of Second Manassas in August 1862. 4:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Preserving Emmett Till's MemoryA discussion on maintaining the historical legacy of Emmett Till featuring his cousin Rev. Wheeler ... A discussion on maintaining the historical legacy of Emmett Till featuring his cousin Rev. Wheeler Parker, Emmett Till Interpretive Center co-founder Patrick Weems, Emmett Till Memorial Commission member Jessie Jaynes-Diming, and University of Kansas professor Dave Tell. This program was hosted by the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. 5:40 AM EDTApprox. 21 min.U-Boats off the U.S. Coast During World War IIAuthor Tane Casserly provided a history of the Battle of the Atlantic and the appearance of German ... Author Tane Casserly provided a history of the Battle of the Atlantic and the appearance of German U-Boats off America's Mid-Atlantic coast. This was a virtual event hosted by the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
6:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 58 min.Tribute to Former California Governor Pete WilsonFormer Republican California Governor Pete Wilson was joined by former colleagues, family, and ... Former Republican California Governor Pete Wilson was joined by former colleagues, family, and friends to reflect on his political career. He was governor of California from 1991-1999 after serving as U.S. Senator from 1983-1991. This event was hosted by the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California. 7:59 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Nikki Usher, "News for the Rich, White, and Blue - How Place and Power Distort American Journalism"University of Illinois journalism professor Nikki Usher offered her thoughts on the challenges ... University of Illinois journalism professor Nikki Usher offered her thoughts on the challenges facing American journalism. The Open Market Institute in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual program. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Elbridge Colby, "The Strategy of Denial"Trump administration deputy assistant secretary of defense Elbridge Colby, who led the development ... Trump administration deputy assistant secretary of defense Elbridge Colby, who led the development of the 2018 National Defense Strategy, presented his strategy to contain China. This virtual event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Adam Schiff, "Midnight in Washington - How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could"Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) reflected on the Trump presidency, and his role in the president's ... Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) reflected on the Trump presidency, and his role in the president's first impeachment trial, & shared his views on threats against American democracy. He was interviewed by AP chief congressional correspondent Lisa Mascaro. 11:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Nikki Usher, "News for the Rich, White, and Blue - How Place and Power Distort American Journalism"University of Illinois journalism professor Nikki Usher offered her thoughts on the challenges ... University of Illinois journalism professor Nikki Usher offered her thoughts on the challenges facing American journalism. The Open Market Institute in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual program. 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Elbridge Colby, "The Strategy of Denial"Trump administration deputy assistant secretary of defense Elbridge Colby, who led the development ... Trump administration deputy assistant secretary of defense Elbridge Colby, who led the development of the 2018 National Defense Strategy, presented his strategy to contain China. This virtual event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
1:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words Adam Schiff, "Midnight in Washington - How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could"Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) reflected on the Trump presidency, and his role in the president's ... Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) reflected on the Trump presidency, and his role in the president's first impeachment trial, & shared his views on threats against American democracy. He was interviewed by AP chief congressional correspondent Lisa Mascaro. 2:00 PM EDTApprox. 47 min.Author Discussion on the Slave Trade, the Judicial System and RaceAuthor Joshua Rothman looked at the slave trade in America and authors Joshua Rothman, Orville ... Author Joshua Rothman looked at the slave trade in America and authors Joshua Rothman, Orville Burton and Armand Derfner argue that legal and judicial systems have protected and upheld systemic racism for centuries. Southern Festival of Books hosted this virtual event. 2:47 PM EDTApprox. 48 min.Author Discussion on Pop Culture, Race and Identity"Authors Brian Broome, Anjali Enjeti and Nichole Perkins spoke about pop culture, race and ... Authors Brian Broome, Anjali Enjeti and Nichole Perkins spoke about pop culture, race and identity. Southern Festival of Books hosted this virtual program.
3:35 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Kristin Du Mez, "Jesus and John Wayne"History professor Kristin Du Mez offered her thoughts on the impact popular culture has had on ... History professor Kristin Du Mez offered her thoughts on the impact popular culture has had on white evangelicalism in America. Southern Festival of Books hosted this virtual program. 4:20 PM EDTApprox. 48 min.Miguel De La Torre, "Gonna Trouble the Water"Social ethics professor Miguel De La Torre argued that water shouldn't be viewed as a commodity, ... Social ethics professor Miguel De La Torre argued that water shouldn't be viewed as a commodity, but rather as an entity that provides life. Southern Festival of Books hosted this virtual program. 5:08 PM EDTApprox. 53 min.Author Discussion on RefugeesAuthors Mondiat Dogon and Shugri Said Salh discussed life in their respective homelands and their ... Authors Mondiat Dogon and Shugri Said Salh discussed life in their respective homelands and their journey to America. Southern Festival of Books hosted this virtual program.
6:01 PM EDTApprox. 49 min.Fmr. Gov. Bill Haslam, "Faithful Presence"Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam offered his thoughts on why he believes faith can have a ... Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam offered his thoughts on why he believes faith can have a redemptive role in politics. Southern Festival of Books hosted this virtual program. 6:50 PM EDTApprox. 15 min.Phillip Magness, "Cracks in the Tower"Phillip Magness, senior research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, talked ... Phillip Magness, senior research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, talked about universities in the United States and questioned whether they are living up to the ideals they espouse. 7:05 PM EDTApprox. 54 min.Farah Jasmine Griffin, "Read Until You Understand"Farah Jasmine Griffin, Columbia University chair of the African American and African Diaspora ... Farah Jasmine Griffin, Columbia University chair of the African American and African Diaspora Studies Department, looked at the writings of Black authors and public intellectuals to address issues of equality and freedom. This was a virtual event hosted by Town Hall Seattle.
7:59 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Nikki Usher, "News for the Rich, White, and Blue - How Place and Power Distort American Journalism"University of Illinois journalism professor Nikki Usher offered her thoughts on the challenges ... University of Illinois journalism professor Nikki Usher offered her thoughts on the challenges facing American journalism. The Open Market Institute in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual program. 9:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Elbridge Colby, "The Strategy of Denial"Trump administration deputy assistant secretary of defense Elbridge Colby, who led the development ... Trump administration deputy assistant secretary of defense Elbridge Colby, who led the development of the 2018 National Defense Strategy, presented his strategy to contain China. This virtual event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words Adam Schiff, "Midnight in Washington - How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could"Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) reflected on the Trump presidency, and his role in the president's ... Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) reflected on the Trump presidency, and his role in the president's first impeachment trial, & shared his views on threats against American democracy. He was interviewed by AP chief congressional correspondent Lisa Mascaro.
10:59 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Nikki Usher, "News for the Rich, White, and Blue - How Place and Power Distort American Journalism"University of Illinois journalism professor Nikki Usher offered her thoughts on the challenges ... University of Illinois journalism professor Nikki Usher offered her thoughts on the challenges facing American journalism. The Open Market Institute in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual program.
Monday, October 25
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Elbridge Colby, "The Strategy of Denial"Trump administration deputy assistant secretary of defense Elbridge Colby, who led the development ... Trump administration deputy assistant secretary of defense Elbridge Colby, who led the development of the 2018 National Defense Strategy, presented his strategy to contain China. This virtual event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. 1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Adam Schiff, "Midnight in Washington - How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could"Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) reflected on the Trump presidency, and his role in the president's ... Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) reflected on the Trump presidency, and his role in the president's first impeachment trial, & shared his views on threats against American democracy. He was interviewed by AP chief congressional correspondent Lisa Mascaro. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 47 min.Author Discussion on the Slave Trade, the Judicial System and RaceAuthor Joshua Rothman looked at the slave trade in America and authors Joshua Rothman, Orville ... Author Joshua Rothman looked at the slave trade in America and authors Joshua Rothman, Orville Burton and Armand Derfner argue that legal and judicial systems have protected and upheld systemic racism for centuries. Southern Festival of Books hosted this virtual event.
2:47 AM EDTApprox. 48 min.Author Discussion on Pop Culture, Race and Identity"Authors Brian Broome, Anjali Enjeti and Nichole Perkins spoke about pop culture, race and ... Authors Brian Broome, Anjali Enjeti and Nichole Perkins spoke about pop culture, race and identity. Southern Festival of Books hosted this virtual program. 3:35 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Kristin Du Mez, "Jesus and John Wayne"History professor Kristin Du Mez offered her thoughts on the impact popular culture has had on ... History professor Kristin Du Mez offered her thoughts on the impact popular culture has had on white evangelicalism in America. Southern Festival of Books hosted this virtual program. 4:20 AM EDTApprox. 48 min.Miguel De La Torre, "Gonna Trouble the Water"Social ethics professor Miguel De La Torre argued that water shouldn't be viewed as a commodity, ... Social ethics professor Miguel De La Torre argued that water shouldn't be viewed as a commodity, but rather as an entity that provides life. Southern Festival of Books hosted this virtual program.
5:08 AM EDTApprox. 53 min.Author Discussion on RefugeesAuthors Mondiat Dogon and Shugri Said Salh discussed life in their respective homelands and their ... Authors Mondiat Dogon and Shugri Said Salh discussed life in their respective homelands and their journey to America. Southern Festival of Books hosted this virtual program. 6:01 AM EDTApprox. 49 min.Fmr. Gov. Bill Haslam, "Faithful Presence"Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam offered his thoughts on why he believes faith can have a ... Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam offered his thoughts on why he believes faith can have a redemptive role in politics. Southern Festival of Books hosted this virtual program. 6:50 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.Phillip Magness, "Cracks in the Tower"Phillip Magness, senior research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, talked ... Phillip Magness, senior research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, talked about universities in the United States and questioned whether they are living up to the ideals they espouse.
7:05 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Farah Jasmine Griffin, "Read Until You Understand"Farah Jasmine Griffin, Columbia University chair of the African American and African Diaspora ... Farah Jasmine Griffin, Columbia University chair of the African American and African Diaspora Studies Department, looked at the writings of Black authors and public intellectuals to address issues of equality and freedom. This was a virtual event hosted by Town Hall Seattle.