The Civil War Schedule

Week of September 22 through September 29

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, September 26
8:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Bill Hayes, "How We Live Now"Writer and photographer Bill Hayes chronicled stories from New York City neighborhoods during the ... Writer and photographer Bill Hayes chronicled stories from New York City neighborhoods during the coronavirus pandemic. This virtual program was hosted by Powerhouse Arena in New York City. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Discussion on Diversity in the Publishing IndustryLisa Lucas (Pantheon & Schocken Books), Erroll McDonald (Knopf Doubleday), Nicole Dennis-Benn ... Lisa Lucas (Pantheon & Schocken Books), Erroll McDonald (Knopf Doubleday), Nicole Dennis-Benn (author), Regina Brooks (Serendipity Literary Agency), and Adrienne Brodeur (Aspen Words) talked about the consequences of having a lack of racial diversity in the book publishing world and suggested ways to make the industry more inclusive. This virtual event was hosted by the Aspen Institute. 10:00 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Gov. Larry Hogan R-MD, "Still Standing"Republican Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland spoke about his life and career. This virtual event ... Republican Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland spoke about his life and career. This virtual event was hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
10:50 AM EDTApprox. 30 min.The Communicators Reed Hastings & Erin Meyer, "No Rules Rules"Netflix founder and CEO Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer discussed the unorthodox workplace culture ... Netflix founder and CEO Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer discussed the unorthodox workplace culture behind one of the largest tech companies in the world. 11:20 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Scott Anderson, "The Quiet Americans"Scott Anderson looked at the early years of the Cold War as the CIA worked to counter the efforts ... Scott Anderson looked at the early years of the Cold War as the CIA worked to counter the efforts of the KGB. This was a virtual event hosted by Left Bank Books in St. Louis. 12:20 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Susan Hough, "The Great Quake Debate"Research seismologist Susan Hough provided a dual biography of geologist Baily Willis and ... Research seismologist Susan Hough provided a dual biography of geologist Baily Willis and scientist Robert Hill and their debate of whether southern California was partial to earthquakes during western migration in the early 20th century. This was a virtual event hosted by Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California.
1:20 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Deborah Wiles, "Kent State"Young adult author Deborah Wiles chronicled the fatal shootings by the National Guard at an ... Young adult author Deborah Wiles chronicled the fatal shootings by the National Guard at an anti-war protest at Kent State University on May 4, 1970. This was a virtual event hosted by Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, North Carolina. 2:10 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Jack Fairweather, "The Volunteer"Journalist Jack Fairweather recounted the efforts of Witold Pilecki, a member of the Polish ... Journalist Jack Fairweather recounted the efforts of Witold Pilecki, a member of the Polish resistance during World War II, who volunteered to be deliberately captured and sent to Auschwitz in order to sabotage the Nazis' operations and report back on the atrocities within the camp. This was a virtual event hosted by the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. 3:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Frederik Logevall, "JFK"Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Frederik Logevall looked at the first 39 years of John F. ... Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Frederik Logevall looked at the first 39 years of John F. Kennedy's life in the first volume of a planned two-part biography of America's 35th President. This was a virtual event hosted by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston.
4:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Juliet Schor,"After the Gig"Author Juliet Schor argued that there is a dark side to the gig economy and shared her ideas for ... Author Juliet Schor argued that there is a dark side to the gig economy and shared her ideas for how to make it equitable for exploited users and workers. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 5:45 PM EDTApprox. 15 min.What Are You Reading with Rep. Tom Cole R-OK 6:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Peter Strzok, "Compromised"Former FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok detailed his career and ... Former FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok detailed his career and work on the FBI investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election. He was interviewed by the New York Times Justice Department reporter Adam Goldman.
7:00 PM EDTApprox. 47 min.National Book Festival - Gail Collins, "No Stopping Us Now" and Megan Twohey, "She Said"The New York Times' Gail Collins, "No Stopping Us Now," and Megan Twohey, "She Said," discussed ... The New York Times' Gail Collins, "No Stopping Us Now," and Megan Twohey, "She Said," discussed their books. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 7:47 PM EDTApprox. 29 min.LIVE National Book Festival - Call-in with Gail Collins, "No Stopping Us NowNew York Times columnist Gail Collins discusses her book, "No Stopping Us Now," and takes viewer ... New York Times columnist Gail Collins discusses her book, "No Stopping Us Now," and takes viewer phone calls as part of Book TV's coverage of the 20th annual National Book Festival. 8:16 PM EDTApprox. 15 min.National Book Festival - Jon Meacham, "His Truth is Marching On"Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham discussed the life of the late Congressman and civil ... Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham discussed the life of the late Congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
8:31 PM EDTApprox. 36 min.LIVE National Book Festival - Call-in with Jon Meacham, "His Truth is Marching On"Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham discusses the life of the late Congressman and civil ... Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham discusses the life of the late Congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis and takes viewer phone calls as part of Book TV's coverage of the 20th annual National Book Festival. 9:07 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.National Book Festival - Melinda Gates, "The Moment of Lift"Melinda Gates reflected on her life and work with women around the world. This program was part of ... Melinda Gates reflected on her life and work with women around the world. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 9:37 PM EDTApprox. 42 min.National Book Festival - Author Discussion on Covert OperationsJohns Hopkins University professor Thomas Rid, "Active Measures," Pulitzer Prize-winning ... Johns Hopkins University professor Thomas Rid, "Active Measures," Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Barton Gellman, "Dark Mirror," and Washington Post columnist David Ignatius, "The Paladin," discussed covert operations. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
10:19 PM EDTApprox. 42 min.National Book Festival - Author Discussion on Presidential HistoryHistorians Harold Holzer, "The Presidency vs. the Press," and Ted Widmer, "Lincoln on the Verge," ... Historians Harold Holzer, "The Presidency vs. the Press," and Ted Widmer, "Lincoln on the Verge," discussed their books on presidential history. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 11:01 PM EDTApprox. 38 min.National Book Festival - Author Discussion on Race and SexualityBoston University professor Ibram Kendi, "How to Be an Antiracist," and author Saeed Jones, "How ... Boston University professor Ibram Kendi, "How to Be an Antiracist," and author Saeed Jones, "How We Fight for Our Lives," discussed race and sexuality. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 11:39 PM EDTApprox. 21 min.National Book Festival - Heather Cox Richardson, "How the South Won the Civil War"Boston College history professor Heather Cox Richardson discussed how Southern social, political, ... Boston College history professor Heather Cox Richardson discussed how Southern social, political, and economic ideologies prevailed in the American West following the Civil War. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Sunday, September 27
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 22 min.National Book Festival - Eric Foner, "The Second Founding"Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Eric Foner looked at the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments added to ... Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Eric Foner looked at the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments added to the U.S. Constitution during the Reconstruction Era. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 12:22 AM EDTApprox. 27 min.National Book Festival - David Rubenstein, "How to Lead"Businessman, philanthropist, and National Book Festival co-chairman David Rubenstein offered ... Businessman, philanthropist, and National Book Festival co-chairman David Rubenstein offered advice from leaders in the fields of finance, entertainment, government, and more. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 12:49 AM EDTApprox. 18 min.National Book Festival - Katherine Eban, "Bottle of Lies"Investigative journalist Katherine Eban reported on the rise of the generic drug market. This ... Investigative journalist Katherine Eban reported on the rise of the generic drug market. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
1:07 AM EDTApprox. 36 min.National Book Festival - Colson Whitehead, "The Nickel Boys"Award-winning author Colson Whitehead discussed his book, "The Nickel Boys." This program was part ... Award-winning author Colson Whitehead discussed his book, "The Nickel Boys." This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 1:43 AM EDTApprox. 37 min.National Book Festival - Author Discussion on Nations in CrisisUCLA geography professor Jared Diamond, "Upheaval," and University of Chicago professor James ... UCLA geography professor Jared Diamond, "Upheaval," and University of Chicago professor James Robinson, "The Narrow Corridor," discussed how different nations deal with crisis. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 2:20 AM EDTApprox. 26 min.National Book Festival - Haben Girma, "Haben"Disability rights attorney Haben Girma, a Harvard Law School graduate who has been deafblind since ... Disability rights attorney Haben Girma, a Harvard Law School graduate who has been deafblind since birth, talked about navigating in a sighted, hearing world. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
2:46 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words Peter Strzok, "Compromised"Former FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok detailed his career and ... Former FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok detailed his career and work on the FBI investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election. He was interviewed by the New York Times Justice Department reporter Adam Goldman. 3:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.James Copland, "The Unelected"Manhattan Institute senior fellow James Copland argued that America is governed by nonelected ... Manhattan Institute senior fellow James Copland argued that America is governed by nonelected agency officials. This virtual event was sponsored by the John Locke Foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. 4:46 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Robert Zoellick, "America in the World"Former World Bank president and U.S. government official Robert Zoellick talked about the history ... Former World Bank president and U.S. government official Robert Zoellick talked about the history of U.S. diplomacy. This was a virtual event hosted by the McCain Institute at Arizona State University.
5:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Anne Applebaum, "Twilight of Democracy"Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum talked about the rise of authoriitarianism and ... Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum talked about the rise of authoriitarianism and nationalism around the world. 6:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Nina Jankowicz, "How to Lose the Information War"Wilson Center fellow Nina Jankowicz looked at the disinformation campaigns launched by Russia ... Wilson Center fellow Nina Jankowicz looked at the disinformation campaigns launched by Russia against Central and Eastern Eruopean countries. 7:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Miles Harvey, "King of Confidence"Author and DePaul University professor Miles Harvey recounts 19th century lawyer turned Mormon ... Author and DePaul University professor Miles Harvey recounts 19th century lawyer turned Mormon evangelist James Strang, who claimed to be the successor to Joseph Smith. The author reports that Mr. Strand convinced hundreds to follow him to an island in Lake Michigan, where he named himself king and ran a pirate colony prior to his assassination.
8:50 AM EDTApprox. 55 min.Heather Lende, "Of Bears and Ballots"Writer Heather Lende detailed her experience entering into local politics in her hometown of ... Writer Heather Lende detailed her experience entering into local politics in her hometown of Haines, Alaska. This was a virtual hosted by the Atlanta History Center. 9:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Martha Jones, "Vanguard"Johns Hopkins University history professor Martha Jones explored the efforts by black women to win ... Johns Hopkins University history professor Martha Jones explored the efforts by black women to win their right to vote. This was a virtual event hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 10:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Bob Woodward, "Rage"Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward discussed President Trump's national and foreign ... Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward discussed President Trump's national and foreign policy decisions. This virtual event was sponsored by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
11:45 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.What Are You Reading with Rep. Tom Cole R-OK 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Sen. Chris Murphy D-CT, "The Violence Inside Us"Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) looked at the origins of violence and firearms in America's history ... Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) looked at the origins of violence and firearms in America's history and the role they play in society today. He was interviewed by Thomas Abt, author and Council on Criminal Justice senior fellow. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Washington Journal Armstrong Williams, "What Black and White America Must Do Now"Author and commentator Armstrong Williams talked about his book, "What Black and White America ... Author and commentator Armstrong Williams talked about his book, "What Black and White America Must Do Now: A Prescription to Move Beyond Race."
1:55 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.What Are You Reading with Rep. Gerald Connolly D-VA 2:25 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Lisa Napoli, "Up All Night"Author and journalist Lisa Napoli provided a history of cable news and the rise of the 24-hour ... Author and journalist Lisa Napoli provided a history of cable news and the rise of the 24-hour news cycle. This was a virtual event hosted by the Atlanta History Center. 3:15 PM EDTApprox. 31 min.Washington Journal Rob Smith, "Always a Soldier"Author Rob Smith discussed campaign 2020 and the role of military voters and young people. Author Rob Smith discussed campaign 2020 and the role of military voters and young people.
3:46 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Shaun King, "Make Change"Activist and Real Justice PAC co-founder Shaun King reflected on his work in social justice ... Activist and Real Justice PAC co-founder Shaun King reflected on his work in social justice movements. This virtual program was sponsored by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. 5:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Lesley Blume, "Fallout"Investigative journalist Lesley Blume recounted the efforts by New Yorker writer John Hershey to ... Investigative journalist Lesley Blume recounted the efforts by New Yorker writer John Hershey to report on the fatal impact, both short-term and long-term, of the American bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. This was a virtual event hosted by the Brooklyn Historical Society. 6:00 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words Peter Strzok, "Compromised"Former FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok detailed his career and ... Former FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok detailed his career and work on the FBI investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election. He was interviewed by the New York Times Justice Department reporter Adam Goldman.
6:59 PM EDTApprox. 31 min.National Book Festival - Ann Druyan, "Cosmos"Author and producer Ann Druyan provided a follow-up to her late husband Carl Sagan's study of ... Author and producer Ann Druyan provided a follow-up to her late husband Carl Sagan's study of space. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 7:30 PM EDTApprox. 33 min.National Book Festival - Richard Haass, "The World"Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass talked about the state of the world and the ... Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass talked about the state of the world and the foreign policy challenges facing the United States. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 8:03 PM EDTApprox. 39 min.National Book Festival - Author Discussion on the History of Modern American Politics and the Economy"Historian Rick Perlstein, "Reaganland," and New Yorker staff writer Nicholas Leeman, "Transaction ... Historian Rick Perlstein, "Reaganland," and New Yorker staff writer Nicholas Leeman, "Transaction Man," discussed the history of modern American politics and the economy. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
8:42 PM EDTApprox. 33 min.LIVE National Book Festival - Call in with Rick Perlstein, "Reaganland"Historian Rick Perlstein discusses conservatism in modern American politics and takes viewer phone ... Historian Rick Perlstein discusses conservatism in modern American politics and takes viewer phone calls as part of Book TV's coverage of the 20th annual National Book Festival. 9:15 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.National Book Festival - Erica Armstrong Dunbar, "She Came to Slay"Historian Erica Armstrong Dunbar chronicled the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. This program ... Historian Erica Armstrong Dunbar chronicled the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 9:45 PM EDTApprox. 33 min.LIVE Call-in with Diamond and Silk, "Uprising"Lynette and Rochelle Hardaway, known as Diamond and Silk, are supporters of President Trump and ... Lynette and Rochelle Hardaway, known as Diamond and Silk, are supporters of President Trump and discuss their book "Uprising" and take viewer phone calls.
10:18 PM EDTApprox. 40 min.National Book Festival - Madeleine Albright, "Hell and Other Destinations"Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright reflected on her life and political career. This ... Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright reflected on her life and political career. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 10:58 PM EDTApprox. 43 min.National Book Festival - Author Discussion on the Lives of James Baker and Richard HolbrookeJournalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser, "The Man Who Ran Washington," and George Packer, "Our ... Journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser, "The Man Who Ran Washington," and George Packer, "Our Man," discussed their respective biographies of political figures James Baker and Richard Holbrooke. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 11:41 PM EDTApprox. 47 min.National Book Festival - Author Discussion on PopulismAuthors and journalists Thomas Frank, "The People, No," and Christopher Caldwell, "The Age of ... Authors and journalists Thomas Frank, "The People, No," and Christopher Caldwell, "The Age of Entitlement," discussed their books on populism. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Monday, September 28
12:28 AM EDTApprox. 19 min.National Book Festival - Sarah Broom, "The Yellow House"Sarah Broom discussed her National Book Award-winning memoir, "The Yellow House." This program was ... Sarah Broom discussed her National Book Award-winning memoir, "The Yellow House." This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 12:47 AM EDTApprox. 41 min.National Book Festival - Robert Gates, "Exercise of Power"Former defense secretary Robert Gates (2006-2011) took a critical look at the use of U.S. power ... Former defense secretary Robert Gates (2006-2011) took a critical look at the use of U.S. power around the world since the end of World War Two. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 1:28 AM EDTApprox. 20 min.National Book Festival - Salman Rushdie, "Quichotte"Author Salman Rushdie discussed his book, "Quichotte." This program was part of the 20th annual ... Author Salman Rushdie discussed his book, "Quichotte." This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
1:48 AM EDTApprox. 40 min.National Book Festival - Discussion on Reinventing the Book Festival for the Virtual WorldBook Festival organizers Marie Arana (National Book Festival), Mitchell Kaplan (Miami Book Fair), ... Book Festival organizers Marie Arana (National Book Festival), Mitchell Kaplan (Miami Book Fair), Lois Kim (Texas Book Festival), Cristina Fuentes La Roche (Hay Festival International), and Peter Florence (Hay Festival UK) discussed how they have adapted their book festivals for the virtual world. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 2:28 AM EDTApprox. 17 min.National Book Festival - Mario Livio, "Galileo"Astrophysicist Mario Livio looked at the scientific discoveries of Galileo that challenged ... Astrophysicist Mario Livio looked at the scientific discoveries of Galileo that challenged conventional thinking during his time. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress. 2:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Peter Strzok, "Compromised"Former FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok detailed his career and ... Former FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok detailed his career and work on the FBI investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election. He was interviewed by the New York Times Justice Department reporter Adam Goldman.
3:45 AM EDTApprox. 15 min.What Are You Reading with Rep. Tom Cole R-OK 4:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Mike Gonzalez, The Plot to Change America"Heritage Foundation senior fellow Mike Gonzalez argued that identity politics is dividing America. ... Heritage Foundation senior fellow Mike Gonzalez argued that identity politics is dividing America. This virtual event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. 5:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Mark Gevisser, "The Pink Line"Journalist Mark Gevisser reported on how issues of sexuality and gender identity are being ... Journalist Mark Gevisser reported on how issues of sexuality and gender identity are being experienced in negative and positive ways around the world. This virtual event was hosted by the New York Public Library.
6:01 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Sonia Shah, "The Next Great Migration"Sonia Shah looked at the science and history of migration in plants, animals, and humans and ... Sonia Shah looked at the science and history of migration in plants, animals, and humans and argued that it is a biological imperative that should be embraced around the world today. 7:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Scott Anderson, "The Quiet Americans"Scott Anderson looked at the early years of the Cold War as the CIA worked to counter the efforts ... Scott Anderson looked at the early years of the Cold War as the CIA worked to counter the efforts of the KGB. This was a virtual event hosted by Left Bank Books in St. Louis.