The Civil War Schedule

Week of January 25 through February 1

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, January 25
7:41 AM ESTApprox. 26 min.Sen. Graham, Jay Sekulow & Sen. Warner on Senate Impeachment TrialSen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), and the President Trump's personal attorney ... Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), and the President Trump's personal attorney Jay Sekulow each spoke to reporters during a break in the impeachment trial against President Trump. 8:07 AM ESTApprox. 20 min.Sen.Schumer, GOP Senators & Sekulow on Senate Impeachment TrialSen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), Sen. John Barraso (R-WY), Sen. Mike Braun ... Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), Sen. John Barraso (R-WY), Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Sen. James Lankford (R-TX), and President Trump's personal attorney Jay Sekulow each spoke to reporters during a break in the impeachment trial against President Trump. 8:27 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.U.S. Senate Impeachment Trial Day 4 Part 3The Senate impeachment trial of President Trump continued with opening arguments from House ... The Senate impeachment trial of President Trump continued with opening arguments from House managers.
9:44 AM ESTApprox. 7 min.LIVE Lawmakers React to Senate Impeachment TrialLawmakers react to the opening arguments from the president's defense team in the Senate ... Lawmakers react to the opening arguments from the president's defense team in the Senate impeachment trial against President Trump. 9:51 AM ESTApprox. 8 min.LIVE Senate Impeachment Trial ReactionViewer & Congressional reaction to the Senate Impeachment Trial of President Trump Viewer & Congressional reaction to the Senate Impeachment Trial of President Trump 9:59 AM ESTApprox. 2 hr. 2 min.LIVE Impeachment Trial of President Trump U.S. SenateThe Senate impeachment trial of President Trump continues with opening arguments by the ... The Senate impeachment trial of President Trump continues with opening arguments by the President's defense team.
12:01 PM ESTApprox. 11 min.LIVE Senate Impeachment Trial ReactionViewer & Congressional reaction to the Senate Impeachment Trial of President Trump Viewer & Congressional reaction to the Senate Impeachment Trial of President Trump 12:12 PM ESTApprox. 13 min.LIVE Senate Impeachment Trial Reaction-KaineAfter today's Senate impeachment trial, where the President's lawyers started their opening ... After today's Senate impeachment trial, where the President's lawyers started their opening arguments, VIrginia Democrat Tim Kaine talked to reporters. 12:25 PM ESTApprox. 20 min.LIVE Senate Democrats on Impeachment TrialSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with other Democrats, holds a news conference ... Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with other Democrats, holds a news conference following the first day of opening arguments by the president's defense team in the impeachment trial against President Trump.
12:45 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.LIVE House Impeachment Managers News ConferenceReps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), joined by the other House impeachment ... Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), joined by the other House impeachment managers, hold a news conference following the first day of opening arguments by the president's defense team in the impeachment trial against President Trump. 1:45 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 59 min.U.S. Senate Senate Impeachment Trial Day 5The Senate impeachment trial of President Trump continued with opening arguments by the ... The Senate impeachment trial of President Trump continued with opening arguments by the President's defense team. 3:44 PM ESTApprox. 3 min.Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham Reacts to Senate Impeachment TrialSenate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spoke to reporters briefly following ... Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spoke to reporters briefly following opening arguments from the president's defense team during the impeachment trial.
3:47 PM ESTApprox. 5 min.Reps. Meadows, Jordan & Others React to Senate Impeachment TrialReps. Mark Meadows (R-NC), Jim Jordan (R-OH), Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and others spoke to reporters ... Reps. Mark Meadows (R-NC), Jim Jordan (R-OH), Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and others spoke to reporters immediately following the first day of opening arguments by the president's defense team. Rep. Stefanik told reporters, "It took less than two hours to completely shred and eviscerate Adam Schiff's failed case for impeachment." 3:52 PM ESTApprox. 20 min.Senate Democrats on Impeachment TrialSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with other Senate Democrats, held a news ... Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with other Senate Democrats, held a news conference following the first day of opening arguments by the president's defense team in the impeachment trial against President Trump. Sen. Schumer said the president's defense team made a compelling case for the production of witnesses and documents. "Today, we thank the president's counsel for one thing: they made our case even stronger," he said. 4:12 PM ESTApprox. 38 min.House Impeachment Managers News ConferenceReps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), joined by the other House impeachment ... Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), joined by the other House impeachment managers, held a news conference following the first day of opening arguments by the president's defense team in the impeachment trial against President Trump. The managers refuted the arguments made by the president's defense team, taking particular exception to their claim that the president's July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was primarily about burden sharing with European allies and fighting corruption. They also criticized their defense of the Trump administration's defiance of congressional subpoenas during the House inquiry. "To defy all subpoenas is to say 'I am a dictator,'" said Rep. Nadler.
4:50 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.Brenda Wineapple, "The Impeachers"Historian Brenda Wineapple looked back at the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson in 1868. She ... Historian Brenda Wineapple looked back at the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson in 1868. She was joined in conversation by Columbia University history professor Eric Foner. 6:01 PM ESTApprox. 39 min.Amity Shlaes, "Great Society"Amity Shlaes compared the economic debates of the 1960s to those that are happening today. Amity Shlaes compared the economic debates of the 1960s to those that are happening today. 6:40 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Nabeel Khoury, "Bunker Diplomacy"Nabeel Khoury, a retired career foreign service officer who served in the Middle East for 25 ... Nabeel Khoury, a retired career foreign service officer who served in the Middle East for 25 years, talked about U.S. policy in the region and the recent confrontation between the U.S. and Iran. He was interviewed by New York Times Columnist Thomas Friedman.
7:46 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Douglas Egerton, "Heirs of an Honored Name"Douglas Egerton, history professor at LeMoyne College, chronicled the political ascendancy of John ... Douglas Egerton, history professor at LeMoyne College, chronicled the political ascendancy of John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams, and their descendants decision to dissolve the political dynasty. 8:50 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Mark Kenyon, "That Wild Country""Wired to Hunt" podcast host Mark Kenyon examined the history and future of public lands in the ... "Wired to Hunt" podcast host Mark Kenyon examined the history and future of public lands in the U.S. 10:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words A Memoir"Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talked about his book "The Long Game: A Memoir," in ... Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talked about his book "The Long Game: A Memoir," in which he discusses his life in politics. He was interviewed by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN).
11:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Michael Lind, "The New Class War"University of Texas professor Michael Lind argued that democracies are being unraveled by a new ... University of Texas professor Michael Lind argued that democracies are being unraveled by a new class war.
Sunday, January 26
12:00 AM ESTApprox. 45 min.Nathan Robinson, "Why You Should be a Socialist"Current Affairs editor in chief Nathan Robinson looked at socialism in the 21st century. Current Affairs editor in chief Nathan Robinson looked at socialism in the 21st century. 12:45 AM ESTApprox. 45 min.Robert Lawson, "Socialism Sucks"Robert Lawson, professor of economics at SMU, discussed his book, "Socialism Sucks: Two Economists ... Robert Lawson, professor of economics at SMU, discussed his book, "Socialism Sucks: Two Economists Drink Their Way Through the Unfree World." 1:30 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Joshua Yaffa, "Between Two Fires"Joshua Yaffa, Moscow correspondent for the New Yorker, looks at life in Russia under Vladimir ... Joshua Yaffa, Moscow correspondent for the New Yorker, looks at life in Russia under Vladimir Putin.
2:31 AM ESTApprox. 9 min.What Are You Reading with Senator Marsha BlackburnSen. Marsha Blackburn shared her reading list with Book TV. Sen. Marsha Blackburn shared her reading list with Book TV. 2:40 AM ESTApprox. 47 min.Washington Journal Salena Zito, "The Great Revolt"Salena Zito, a columnist and national political reporter, talked about the 2020 election and her ... Salena Zito, a columnist and national political reporter, talked about the 2020 election and her book, "The Great Revolt: Inside the Populist Coalition Reshaping American Politics." 3:27 AM ESTApprox. 3 min.What Are You Reading with Senator John BoozmanSenator John Boozman (R-AR) shared his reading list with Book TV. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) shared his reading list with Book TV.
3:30 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Peter Mattis & Matthew Brazil, "Chinese Communist Espionage"Peter Mattis and Matthew Brazil talked about China's secret operations around the world. Peter Mattis and Matthew Brazil talked about China's secret operations around the world. 5:00 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.Erica Armstrong Dunbar, "She Came to Slay"Historian Erica Armstrong Dunbar recounted the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Historian Erica Armstrong Dunbar recounted the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. 5:55 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 32 min.Melissa Rogers, "Faith in American Public Life"Obama White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships executive director Melissa ... Obama White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships executive director Melissa Rogers explored the relationship between religion and government.
7:27 AM ESTApprox. 3 min.What Are You Reading with Representative Buddy CarterRep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) shared his reading list with Book TV. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) shared his reading list with Book TV. 7:30 AM ESTApprox. 50 min.David Kirp, "The College Dropout Scandal"UC Berkeley professor David Kirp outlined his ideas on how colleges and universities can reduce ... UC Berkeley professor David Kirp outlined his ideas on how colleges and universities can reduce the achievement gap and increase the number of graduates. 8:20 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 24 min.Bari Weiss, "How to Fight Anti-Semitism"New York Times editorial Bari Weiss argued that there is a rise in anti-Semitism in America. New York Times editorial Bari Weiss argued that there is a rise in anti-Semitism in America.
9:44 AM ESTApprox. 16 min.History Bookshelf Joshua Matz, "To End a Presidency"Lawyer Joshua Matz explored the history of impeachment and its potential role in the 21st century. Lawyer Joshua Matz explored the history of impeachment and its potential role in the 21st century. 10:00 AM ESTApprox. 2 hr.In Depth Sebastian GorkaSebastian Gorka, former deputy assistant to President Trump, joined us to talk about U.S. domestic ... Sebastian Gorka, former deputy assistant to President Trump, joined us to talk about U.S. domestic and foreign policy. He is the author of "Defeating Jihad," "Why We Fight," and "The War for America's Soul." 12:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Rana Foroohar, "Don't Be Evil"Financial Times columnist and CNN analyst Rana Foroohar argued that large tech companies are ... Financial Times columnist and CNN analyst Rana Foroohar argued that large tech companies are failing to keep consumer data and privacy safe and secure. She was interviewed by CNBC's Jon Fortt.
1:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Debbie Cenziper, "Citizen 865"Author and journalist Debbie Cenziper reported on the Nazi war criminals who secretly emigrated to ... Author and journalist Debbie Cenziper reported on the Nazi war criminals who secretly emigrated to the United States following World War II. 2:20 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Nabeel Khoury, "Bunker Diplomacy"Nabeel Khoury, a retired career foreign service officer who served in the Middle East for 25 ... Nabeel Khoury, a retired career foreign service officer who served in the Middle East for 25 years, talked about U.S. policy in the region and the recent confrontation between the U.S. and Iran. He was interviewed by New York Times Columnist Thomas Friedman. 3:30 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Michael Rubin & Brian Katulis, "Seven Pillars"Michael Rubin (AEI) and Brian Katulis (Center for American Progress) talked about instability in ... Michael Rubin (AEI) and Brian Katulis (Center for American Progress) talked about instability in the Middle East and where U.S. actions against Iran may lead.
4:45 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Joshua Yaffa, "Between Two Fires"Joshua Yaffa, Moscow correspondent for the New Yorker, looks at life in Russia under Vladimir ... Joshua Yaffa, Moscow correspondent for the New Yorker, looks at life in Russia under Vladimir Putin. 5:46 PM ESTApprox. 59 min.Diane Tavenner, "Prepared"Summit Public Schools CEO Diane Tavenner offered her thoughts on how to prepare students for ... Summit Public Schools CEO Diane Tavenner offered her thoughts on how to prepare students for college and today's work environment. 6:45 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr."Running Against the Devil"Republican strategist Rick Wilson offered his thoughts on how to prevent President Trump from ... Republican strategist Rick Wilson offered his thoughts on how to prevent President Trump from being re-elected.
7:45 PM ESTApprox. 58 min.Michael Lind, "The New Class War"University of Texas professor Michael Lind argued that democracies are being unraveled by a new ... University of Texas professor Michael Lind argued that democracies are being unraveled by a new class war. 8:43 PM ESTApprox. 17 min.History Bookshelf Joshua Matz, "To End a Presidency"Lawyer Joshua Matz explored the history of impeachment and its potential role in the 21st century. Lawyer Joshua Matz explored the history of impeachment and its potential role in the 21st century. 9:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words A Memoir"Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talked about his book "The Long Game: A Memoir," in ... Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talked about his book "The Long Game: A Memoir," in which he discusses his life in politics. He was interviewed by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN).
10:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.William Rosenau, "Tonight We Bombed the U.S. Capitol"William Rosenau provided a history of the 1980s domestic terrorist group, M19, founded and led by ... William Rosenau provided a history of the 1980s domestic terrorist group, M19, founded and led by a group of women. The author reported on the group's exploits that included armed robbery, prison breaks, and the bombings of several sites, including the U.S. Capitol, an FBI office, and the D.C. Navy Yard. 11:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Marvin Olasky, "Reforming Journalism"World Magazine editor in chief Marvin Olasky examined the principles of journalism and offered his ... World Magazine editor in chief Marvin Olasky examined the principles of journalism and offered his thoughts on how reporting should be done.
Monday, January 27
12:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words A Memoir"Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talked about his book "The Long Game: A Memoir," in ... Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talked about his book "The Long Game: A Memoir," in which he discusses his life in politics. He was interviewed by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN). 1:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Chris Arnade, "Dignity"Former Wall Street trader turned photojournalist Chris Arnade talked about the plight of those ... Former Wall Street trader turned photojournalist Chris Arnade talked about the plight of those living on the margins of society in America. 2:05 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.Richard Bell, "Stolen"University of Maryland history professor Richard Bell looked at the underground web of slave ... University of Maryland history professor Richard Bell looked at the underground web of slave traders and human traffickers who operated in the North during the early 19th century. He specifically recalled the kidnapping of five free black men from Philadelphia in 1825 who were transported to Mississippi and their subsequent struggle to escape and return home.
3:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words A Memoir"Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talked about his book "The Long Game: A Memoir," in ... Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talked about his book "The Long Game: A Memoir," in which he discusses his life in politics. He was interviewed by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN). 4:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Washington Journal Jerome Hudson, "50 Things They Don't Want You to Know"Jerome Hudson talked about his book, "50 Things They Don't Want You to Know," about the news media ... Jerome Hudson talked about his book, "50 Things They Don't Want You to Know," about the news media and so-called liberal elites. 5:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.A.K. Sandoval-Strausz, "Barrio America"Penn State history professor A.K. Sandoval-Strausz argued that Latin American immigration helped ... Penn State history professor A.K. Sandoval-Strausz argued that Latin American immigration helped to revitalize U.S. cities in decline in the 1970s after years of economic downturn and white flight.
6:05 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.William vanden Heuvel, "Hope and History"Ambassador Willam vanden Heuvel discussed his life and career in public service. He was in ... Ambassador Willam vanden Heuvel discussed his life and career in public service. He was in conversation with his daughter, Nation magazine publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel. 7:10 AM ESTApprox. 50 min.Amaryllis Fox, "Life Undercover"Amaryllis Fox, a former officer with the CIA's clandestine operations unit, discussed her book ... Amaryllis Fox, a former officer with the CIA's clandestine operations unit, discussed her book "Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA."