After Words Schedule

Week of October 18 through October 25

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, October 20
8:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.Harold Koh, "The Trump Administration and International Law"Harold Koh talked about the conflicts between President Trump's foreign policy and international ... Harold Koh talked about the conflicts between President Trump's foreign policy and international law. 9:32 AM EDTApprox. 48 min.Sandeep Jauhar, "Heart, A History"Dr. Sandeep Jauhar explored the scientific and cultural history of the human heart. Dr. Jauhar is ... Dr. Sandeep Jauhar explored the scientific and cultural history of the human heart. Dr. Jauhar is the director of the Heart Failure Program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. 10:20 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 40 min.Anisfield-Wolf Book AwardsBookTV presented coverage of the 83rd annual Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, which are given for ... BookTV presented coverage of the 83rd annual Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, which are given for "important contributions to our understanding of racism and our appreciation of the rich diversity of human cultures." This year's winners included Kevin Young, "Bunk: The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug, Plagiarists, Post-Facts, and Fake News;" Jesmyn Ward, "Sing, Unburied Sing: A Novel;" Shane McCrae, "In the Language of My Captor;" and a lifetime achievement award to novelist and poet N. Scott Momaday.
12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Historian Walter IsaacsonHistorian Walter Isaacson has written numerous biographies from Benjamin Franklin, Steve Jobs and ... Historian Walter Isaacson has written numerous biographies from Benjamin Franklin, Steve Jobs and Henry Kissinger. He explained how he chooses who to write about and the challenges that come along with writing biographies. 1:03 PM EDTApprox. 12 min.Vicki Alger, "Failure"Book TV interviewed the Independent Institute's Vicki Alger about her book, "Failure: The Federal ... Book TV interviewed the Independent Institute's Vicki Alger about her book, "Failure: The Federal Miseducation of America's Children." 1:15 PM EDTApprox. 46 min.Keach Hagey, "The King of Content"Wall Street Journal reporter Keach Hagey recounted the life and career of Sumner Redstone, whose ... Wall Street Journal reporter Keach Hagey recounted the life and career of Sumner Redstone, whose media empire includes CBS, Viacom, Simon & Schuster, and Showcase Cinemas.
2:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 8 min.Susan Faludi, "In the Dark Room"Susan Faludi discussed her book, "In the Darkroom," which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Susan Faludi discussed her book, "In the Darkroom," which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. 3:09 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.Brave New World of Publishing with Jane Friedman, Brooke Warner, Julie BartonJane Friedman, former CEO of HarperCollins, Brooke Warner, publisher of She Writes Press, and ... Jane Friedman, former CEO of HarperCollins, Brooke Warner, publisher of She Writes Press, and Julie Barton, a successful self-published author, talked about the future of book publishing. 4:23 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.Writing About War with Frances Fitzgerald and Phil KlayFrances FitzGerald, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Fire in the Lake," and Iraq War veteran ... Frances FitzGerald, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Fire in the Lake," and Iraq War veteran Phil Klay, author of "Redeployment," discussed writing about war.
5:34 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.Alan Alda, "If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?"Actor and author Alan Alda discussed his book, "If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My ... Actor and author Alan Alda discussed his book, "If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating." 6:45 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Matthew Hennessey, "Zero Hour for Gen X"The Wall Street Journal's Matthew Hennessey examined the role Generation X will play in America's ... The Wall Street Journal's Matthew Hennessey examined the role Generation X will play in America's future. 7:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Lisa McCubbin, "Betty Ford"Lisa McCubbin recounted the life of former First Lady Betty Ford. Lisa McCubbin recounted the life of former First Lady Betty Ford.
8:33 PM EDTApprox. 12 min.Gary Smith, "What the Luck?"Pomona College economics professor Gary Smith talked about his book, "What the Luck?: The ... Pomona College economics professor Gary Smith talked about his book, "What the Luck?: The Surprising Role of Chance in Our Everyday Lives." 8:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Juan Williams, "What the Hell Do You Have to Lose"Fox News' Juan Williams examined the Trump Administration's policies on civil rights. Fox News' Juan Williams examined the Trump Administration's policies on civil rights. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Beth Macy, "Dopesick"Journalist Beth Macy reported on the opioid crisis in America. She's interviewed by Representative ... Journalist Beth Macy reported on the opioid crisis in America. She's interviewed by Representative Gerald Connolly (D-VA).
11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Matthew Horace, "The Black and the Blue"Former law enforcement officer Matthew Horace and Howard University professor Ron Harris discussed ... Former law enforcement officer Matthew Horace and Howard University professor Ron Harris discussed police practices and policies.
Sunday, October 21
12:30 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.John Mearsheimer, "The Great Delusion"University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer took a critical look at the U.S.'s efforts to ... University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer took a critical look at the U.S.'s efforts to spread its liberal ideals around the world. 1:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Steve Kornacki, "The Red and the Blue"MSNBC correspondent Steve Kornacki explored the 1990s and how that period shaped contemporary ... MSNBC correspondent Steve Kornacki explored the 1990s and how that period shaped contemporary politics. 2:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 40 min.Laurence Moore and Isaac Kramnick, "Godless Citizens"Cornell University Professors Isaac Kramnick and Laurence Moore examined atheism in America from ... Cornell University Professors Isaac Kramnick and Laurence Moore examined atheism in America from colonial times to present day.
4:10 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Keach Hagey, "The King of Content"Wall Street Journal reporter Keach Hagey recounted the life and career of Sumner Redstone, whose ... Wall Street Journal reporter Keach Hagey recounted the life and career of Sumner Redstone, whose media empire includes CBS, Viacom, Simon & Schuster, and Showcase Cinemas. 5:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Eli Saslow, "Rising Out of Hatred"Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Eli Saslow reported on white nationalism. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Eli Saslow reported on white nationalism. 6:20 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Sarah Smarsh, "Heartland"Journalist Sarah Smarsh examined class in America through the lens of growing up in poverty in ... Journalist Sarah Smarsh examined class in America through the lens of growing up in poverty in Kansas.
7:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.America Ferrera, "American Like Me"Actress and activist America Ferrera reflected on her life growing up Honduran and American. Actress and activist America Ferrera reflected on her life growing up Honduran and American. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Lisa McCubbin, "Betty Ford"Lisa McCubbin recounted the life of former First Lady Betty Ford. Lisa McCubbin recounted the life of former First Lady Betty Ford. 10:02 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Historian Walter IsaacsonHistorian Walter Isaacson has written numerous biographies from Benjamin Franklin, Steve Jobs and ... Historian Walter Isaacson has written numerous biographies from Benjamin Franklin, Steve Jobs and Henry Kissinger. He explained how he chooses who to write about and the challenges that come along with writing biographies.
11:05 AM EDTApprox. 10 min.Robert Whaples, "Pope Francis and the Caring Society"Book TV sat down with the Independent Institute's Robert Whaples to talk about his book, "Pope ... Book TV sat down with the Independent Institute's Robert Whaples to talk about his book, "Pope Francis and the Caring Society." 11:15 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Lucia McBath, "Standing Our Ground""Everytown for Gun Safety" outreach leader Lucia McBath recounted the loss of her son to gun ... "Everytown for Gun Safety" outreach leader Lucia McBath recounted the loss of her son to gun violence and her work as an activist since his death. 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Gina Loudon, "Mad Politics"Gina Loudon, Fox News guest analyst and member of the Trump 2020 Campaign Media Advisory Board, ... Gina Loudon, Fox News guest analyst and member of the Trump 2020 Campaign Media Advisory Board, offered her analysis of the current political climate. She's interviewed by Representative Louie Gohmert (R-TX).
1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 19 min.Judge Andrew Napolitano, "ItFox News senior judicial analyst Andrew Napolitano, author of "It Is Dangerous to Be Right When ... Fox News senior judicial analyst Andrew Napolitano, author of "It Is Dangerous to Be Right When the Government Is Wrong," talked with former Democratic Congressman Joe Sestak, and Milford, Pennsylvania, mayor Sean Strub about what the government should and shouldn't do to protect our liberties. 2:19 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.New Yorker Cartoonists Chris Weyant, Marisa Marchetto, Bob Eckstein, and David BoNew Yorker cartoonists Chris Weyant, Bob Eckstein, and David Borchart discussed their work. New Yorker cartoonists Chris Weyant, Bob Eckstein, and David Borchart discussed their work. 3:36 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 56 min.Authors Sherry Amatenstein, Suzi Baum, and Joules EvansAuthors Sherry Amatenstein, Suzi Banks Baum, Joules Evans, Angela Giles, Alexia LaFortune, and ... Authors Sherry Amatenstein, Suzi Banks Baum, Joules Evans, Angela Giles, Alexia LaFortune, and Julie Maloney talked about the power of the written word.
5:32 PM EDTApprox. 38 min.John Mearsheimer, "The Great Delusion"University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer took a critical look at the U.S.'s efforts to ... University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer took a critical look at the U.S.'s efforts to spread its liberal ideals around the world. 6:10 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Mary Robinson, "Climate Justice"Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson highlighted stories of those fighting climate change at ... Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson highlighted stories of those fighting climate change at a grass roots level. 7:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.David Kaplan, "The Most Dangerous Branch"Former Newsweek legal affairs correspondent David Kaplan examined the judicial power of the ... Former Newsweek legal affairs correspondent David Kaplan examined the judicial power of the Supreme Court.
9:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Beth Macy, "Dopesick"Journalist Beth Macy reported on the opioid crisis in America. She's interviewed by Representative ... Journalist Beth Macy reported on the opioid crisis in America. She's interviewed by Representative Gerald Connolly (D-VA). 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Nick Bunker, "Young Benjamin Franklin"Historian Nick Bunker recounted the early life of Benjamin Franklin; from his childhood and ... Historian Nick Bunker recounted the early life of Benjamin Franklin; from his childhood and formative years to his first electrical experiments at the age of 41. Nick Bunker was joined in conversation by Carol Berkin, professor of history emerita at Baruch College. 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Deborah Blum, "The Poison Squad"Deborah Blum, director of the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT, reported on the science ... Deborah Blum, director of the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT, reported on the science behind and the development of food safety regulations in the United States.
Monday, October 22
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Beth Macy, "Dopesick"Journalist Beth Macy reported on the opioid crisis in America. She's interviewed by Representative ... Journalist Beth Macy reported on the opioid crisis in America. She's interviewed by Representative Gerald Connolly (D-VA). 1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.James Freeman & Vern McKinley, "Borrowed Time"James Freeman and Vern McKinley talked about the history of Citigroup and the many times the ... James Freeman and Vern McKinley talked about the history of Citigroup and the many times the federal government has had to step in to save it. 2:10 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Kurt Schlichter, "Militant Normals"Townhall columnist Kurt Schlichter examined the state of politics in America. Townhall columnist Kurt Schlichter examined the state of politics in America.
3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Beth Macy, "Dopesick"Journalist Beth Macy reported on the opioid crisis in America. She's interviewed by Representative ... Journalist Beth Macy reported on the opioid crisis in America. She's interviewed by Representative Gerald Connolly (D-VA). 4:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Greg 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. 5:10 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Chris Hedges, "America"Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges examined the fate of American democracy. Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges examined the fate of American democracy.
6:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 12 min.Steve Hilton, "Positive Populism"Fox News host Steve Hilton examined what populism stands for and how he thinks it can have a ... Fox News host Steve Hilton examined what populism stands for and how he thinks it can have a positive impact on the lives of Americans. 7:42 AM EDTApprox. 18 min.Richard 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."