The Civil War Schedule

Week of January 9 through January 16

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, January 9
8:00 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.John Mackey, "Conscious Leadership"Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey spoke about his approach to leadership and business. This ... Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey spoke about his approach to leadership and business. This virtual program was sponsored by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. 8:55 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.Sarah Wagner, "What Remains"George Washington University's Sarah Wagner talked about the search for the remains of American ... George Washington University's Sarah Wagner talked about the search for the remains of American soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War and are unaccounted for and presumed dead. This virtual event was hosted by National History Center. 10:30 AM ESTApprox. 50 min.Michael Strevens, "The Knowledge Machine"New York University philosophy professor Michael Strevens looked at the evolution of scientific ... New York University philosophy professor Michael Strevens looked at the evolution of scientific thought and how it is applied to modern issues, including COVID-19 and climate change. This virtual event was hosted by the Kansas City Public Library in Missouri.
11:20 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Alexander Keyssar, "Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College?"Harvard University professor Alexander Keyssar offered his thoughts about the electoral college. ... Harvard University professor Alexander Keyssar offered his thoughts about the electoral college. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 12:25 PM ESTApprox. 45 min.Jordan Ritter Conn "The Road from Raqqa"Jordan Ritter Conn, a staff writer for the Ringer, detailed the journey of two Syrian brothers, ... Jordan Ritter Conn, a staff writer for the Ringer, detailed the journey of two Syrian brothers, one who immigrated to the United States and the other who remained in Syria during that country's civil war. This was a virtual event hosted by the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville. 1:10 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Delphine Minoui, "The Book Collectors"French journalist Delphine Minoui reported on the efforts of a group of Syrians to build a library ... French journalist Delphine Minoui reported on the efforts of a group of Syrians to build a library during that country's civil war. This was a virtual event hosted by the Boston Athenaeum and Harvard Book Store.
2:15 PM ESTApprox. 45 min.Nicholas Griffin, "The Year of Dangerous Days"Journalist Nicholas Griffin reported on how the events of 1980 transformed the city of Miami. This ... Journalist Nicholas Griffin reported on how the events of 1980 transformed the city of Miami. This was a virtual event hosted by the Miami Book Fair. 3:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Author Discussion on America's Founders and Greek and Roman PhilosophyAuthors Thomas Ricks, "First Principles," Carl Richard, "The Founders and the Classics," and ... Authors Thomas Ricks, "First Principles," Carl Richard, "The Founders and the Classics," and Caroline Winterer, "The Culture of Classicism," discussed the impact that Greek and Roman philosophers had on America's Founders. This was a virtual program hosted by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. 4:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Jacob Tobia, "Sissy"Writer and producer Jacob Tobia reflected on their life and exploration of gender. This program ... Writer and producer Jacob Tobia reflected on their life and exploration of gender. This program was part of the Wisconsin Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Madison Public Library.
5:05 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Kevin Kosar, Lee Drutman, & Timothy LaPira, "Congress Overwhelmed"The American Enterprise Institute's Kevin Kosar, Lee Drutman of the New American Foundation, and ... The American Enterprise Institute's Kevin Kosar, Lee Drutman of the New American Foundation, and James Madison University professor Timothy LaPira weighed in on Congress's inability to legislate. This virtual event was sponsored by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. 6:10 PM ESTApprox. 50 min.Author Discussion on Suffrage and the Women's MovementDoris Weatherford, "Victory for the Vote," and Marlene Wagman-Gellar, "Fabulous Female Firsts," ... Doris Weatherford, "Victory for the Vote," and Marlene Wagman-Gellar, "Fabulous Female Firsts," discussed suffrage and the women's movement. This was a virtual event hosted by the Miami Book Fair. 7:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Washington Journal Sharyl Attkisson, "Slanted"Investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson discussed her new book "Slanted: How the News Media ... Investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson discussed her new book "Slanted: How the News Media Taught Us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism."
8:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Alicia Garza, "The Purpose of Power"Activist Alicia Garza spoke about the lessons she's learned from her work as a community ... Activist Alicia Garza spoke about the lessons she's learned from her work as a community organizer. This virtual program was sponsored by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. 9:00 PM ESTApprox. 59 min.John Mackey, "Conscious Leadership"Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey spoke about his approach to leadership and business. This ... Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey spoke about his approach to leadership and business. This virtual program was sponsored by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. 9:59 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.After Words Catherine Flowers, "Waste"Catherine Flowers, founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice, reflected ... Catherine Flowers, founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice, reflected on her efforts to improve water and sanitation conditions in rural areas across America. She was interviewed by Grist senior editor Nikhil Swaminathan.
11:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Author Discussion on American SocietyNew York Times columnist Ross Douthat and Hudson Institute senior fellow Bruno Macaes discussed ... New York Times columnist Ross Douthat and Hudson Institute senior fellow Bruno Macaes discussed whether American society has become stagnant and predictable or is on the brink of transformation. This virtual program was sponsored by the Strand Bookstore in New York City.
Sunday, January 10
12:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Michael Eric Dyson, "Long Time Coming"Vanderbilt University professor Michael Eric Dyson offered his thoughts on race in America. This ... Vanderbilt University professor Michael Eric Dyson offered his thoughts on race in America. This virtual program was hosted by Town Hall Seattle. 1:20 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 45 min.Author Discussion on Critical Race Theory and IdeologyAuthors John McWhorter, Randall Kennedy and Jason Riley and City Journal's Christopher Rufo ... Authors John McWhorter, Randall Kennedy and Jason Riley and City Journal's Christopher Rufo discussed critical race theory and ideology in America. This virtual program was sponsored by the Manhattan Institute. 3:05 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.John Mackey, "Conscious Leadership"Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey spoke about his approach to leadership and business. This ... Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey spoke about his approach to leadership and business. This virtual program was sponsored by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C.
4:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Author Discussion on Growing Up Latina in AmericaUniversity of Washington Engineering professor Cecilia Aragon and writer Donna Miscolta spoke ... University of Washington Engineering professor Cecilia Aragon and writer Donna Miscolta spoke about growing up Latina in America in the 1960s. This virtual program was hosted by Town Hall Seattle. 5:15 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.Author Discussion on the History of Public Health in AmericaNew York University journalism and pediatrics professor Perri Klass, "A Good Time to Be Born," and ... New York University journalism and pediatrics professor Perri Klass, "A Good Time to Be Born," and NPR News correspondent Pam Fessler, "Carville's Cure," discussed the history of public health care in America. This was a virtual event hosted by the Miami Book Fair. 6:10 AM ESTApprox. 50 min.Jeffrey Sutton, "The Essential Scalia"Jeffrey Sutton, U.S. Court of Appeals Judge for the Sixth Circuit and former law clerk to Justice ... Jeffrey Sutton, U.S. Court of Appeals Judge for the Sixth Circuit and former law clerk to Justice Antonin Scalia, discussed a collection of the late Supreme Court Justice's writings.
7:00 AM ESTApprox. 50 min.Joe Holley, "Sutherland Springs"Houston Chronicle columnist Joe Holley recalled the 2017 mass shooting at the First Baptist Church ... Houston Chronicle columnist Joe Holley recalled the 2017 mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. This virtual program was part of the 2020 Texas Book Festival. 7:50 AM ESTApprox. 40 min.2020 Kirkus PrizeBook TV presented coverage of the 7th annual Kirkus Prize, given by the literary publication ... Book TV presented coverage of the 7th annual Kirkus Prize, given by the literary publication Kirkus Reviews to authors of nonfiction, fiction, and young readers' books. This was a virtual event hosted by the Kirkus Prize. 8:30 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Wolfgang Ischinger, "World in Danger"Wolfgang Ischinger, former German ambassador to the United States, talked about the future of ... Wolfgang Ischinger, former German ambassador to the United States, talked about the future of Europe and the challenges facing democratic governments around the world. This virtual event was hosted by the Hudson Institute.
9:30 AM ESTApprox. 45 min.Silicon Valley & the Future of TechnologyAuthors Ben Tarnoff, Monica Weigel, and Dipayan Ghosh weighed in on Silicon Valley and the future ... Authors Ben Tarnoff, Monica Weigel, and Dipayan Ghosh weighed in on Silicon Valley and the future of technology. This virtual program was hosted by the Boston Book Festival. 10:15 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Roger Martin, "When More Is Not Better"Author Roger Martin explained why he believes Americans' pursuit of economic efficiency has ... Author Roger Martin explained why he believes Americans' pursuit of economic efficiency has reduced the size of the middle class. This virtual event provided by the Aspen Institute. 11:15 AM ESTApprox. 45 min.Deanna Mulligan, "Hire Purpose"Guardian Life Insurance Company of America CEO Deanna Mulligan weighed in on the effects of ... Guardian Life Insurance Company of America CEO Deanna Mulligan weighed in on the effects of workplace evolution and automation. This virtual event was hosted by The Economic Club of New York in New York City.
12:00 PM ESTApprox. 55 min.Conversation with Authors P.J. O'Rourke and Dave BarryAuthors and satirists P.J. O'Rourke, "A Cry from the Middle," and Dave Barry, "Lessons from Lucy," ... Authors and satirists P.J. O'Rourke, "A Cry from the Middle," and Dave Barry, "Lessons from Lucy," talked about their respective books. This was a virtual event hosted by the Miami Book Fair. 12:55 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Stacey Abrams, "Our Time is Now"Stacey Abrams, former Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia, discussed her blueprint to end ... Stacey Abrams, former Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia, discussed her blueprint to end voter suppression. This virtual event was sponsored by Sixth and I, a center for arts, entertainment, and ideas and a synagogue in Washington, D.C. 2:00 PM ESTApprox. 59 min.Washington Journal Sharyl Attkisson, "Slanted"Investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson discussed her new book "Slanted: How the News Media ... Investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson discussed her new book "Slanted: How the News Media Taught Us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism."
2:59 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.Author Discussion on Confronting PrejudiceFormer Danish Parliament member Ozlem Cekic, "Overcoming Hate through Dialogue," and author Eric ... Former Danish Parliament member Ozlem Cekic, "Overcoming Hate through Dialogue," and author Eric Martin, "Your Leadership Moment," offered their thoughts on confronting prejudice. This was a virtual event hosted by the Miami Book Fair. 4:10 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Author Discussion on American SocietyNew York Times columnist Ross Douthat and Hudson Institute senior fellow Bruno Macaes discussed ... New York Times columnist Ross Douthat and Hudson Institute senior fellow Bruno Macaes discussed whether American society has become stagnant and predictable or is on the brink of transformation. This virtual program was sponsored by the Strand Bookstore in New York City. 5:11 PM ESTApprox. 59 min.Terry Tempest Williams, "Erosion"Author and activist Terry Tempest Williams shared her essays on environmental issues. This program ... Author and activist Terry Tempest Williams shared her essays on environmental issues. This program was part of the Wisconsin Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Madison Public Library.
6:10 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 45 min.Author Discussion on Critical Race Theory and IdeologyAuthors John McWhorter, Randall Kennedy and Jason Riley and City Journal's Christopher Rufo ... Authors John McWhorter, Randall Kennedy and Jason Riley and City Journal's Christopher Rufo discussed critical race theory and ideology in America. This virtual program was sponsored by the Manhattan Institute. 7:55 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Delphine Minoui, "The Book Collectors"French journalist Delphine Minoui reported on the efforts of a group of Syrians to build a library ... French journalist Delphine Minoui reported on the efforts of a group of Syrians to build a library during that country's civil war. This was a virtual event hosted by the Boston Athenaeum and Harvard Book Store. 9:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.After Words Catherine Flowers, "Waste"Catherine Flowers, founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice, reflected ... Catherine Flowers, founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice, reflected on her efforts to improve water and sanitation conditions in rural areas across America. She was interviewed by Grist senior editor Nikhil Swaminathan.
10:01 PM ESTApprox. 59 min.Washington Journal Sharyl Attkisson, "Slanted"Investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson discussed her new book "Slanted: How the News Media ... Investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson discussed her new book "Slanted: How the News Media Taught Us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism." 11:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.John Mackey, "Conscious Leadership"Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey spoke about his approach to leadership and business. This ... Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey spoke about his approach to leadership and business. This virtual program was sponsored by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C.
Monday, January 11
12:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.After Words Catherine Flowers, "Waste"Catherine Flowers, founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice, reflected ... Catherine Flowers, founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice, reflected on her efforts to improve water and sanitation conditions in rural areas across America. She was interviewed by Grist senior editor Nikhil Swaminathan. 1:01 AM ESTApprox. 59 min.Wolfgang Ischinger, "World in Danger"Wolfgang Ischinger, former German ambassador to the United States, talked about the future of ... Wolfgang Ischinger, former German ambassador to the United States, talked about the future of Europe and the challenges facing democratic governments around the world. This virtual event was hosted by the Hudson Institute. 2:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Author Discussion on America's Founders and Greek and Roman PhilosophyAuthors Thomas Ricks, "First Principles," Carl Richard, "The Founders and the Classics," and ... Authors Thomas Ricks, "First Principles," Carl Richard, "The Founders and the Classics," and Caroline Winterer, "The Culture of Classicism," discussed the impact that Greek and Roman philosophers had on America's Founders. This was a virtual program hosted by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
3:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Catherine Flowers, "Waste"Catherine Flowers, founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice, reflected ... Catherine Flowers, founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice, reflected on her efforts to improve water and sanitation conditions in rural areas across America. She was interviewed by Grist senior editor Nikhil Swaminathan. 4:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Washington Journal Sharyl Attkisson, "Slanted"Investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson discussed her new book "Slanted: How the News Media ... Investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson discussed her new book "Slanted: How the News Media Taught Us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism." 5:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Deborah Willis, John Stauffer, and Sarah Lewis, "To Make Their Own Way in the World"New York University photography chair Deborah Willis, Harvard University African American Studies ... New York University photography chair Deborah Willis, Harvard University African American Studies professor John Stauffer, and Harvard University African American Studies professor Sarah Lewis discussed fifteen photographs of slaves from South Carolina that were taken in 1850 and rediscovered in the archives of Harvard's Peabody Museum in 1976. This was a virtual event hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
6:03 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Luke Nichter, "The Last Brahmin"Texas A&M University-Central Texas history professor Luke Nichter recalled the political career of ... Texas A&M University-Central Texas history professor Luke Nichter recalled the political career of Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., a Republican Senator turned foreign policy advisor to five Presidents. This was a virtual event hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston. 7:06 AM ESTApprox. 53 min.Author Discussion on LibrariesAuthor and librarian Nancy Pearl, "The Writers Library;" Janet Skeslien, "The Paris Library;" Ray ... Author and librarian Nancy Pearl, "The Writers Library;" Janet Skeslien, "The Paris Library;" Ray Baker, director of the Miami-Dade Public Library System' and Audrey Chapuis, director of the American Library in Paris, offered their thoughts on the current issues facing libraries. This was a virtual event hosted by the Miami Book Fair.