The Presidency Schedule

Week of November 20 through November 27

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, November 24
6:55 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.David Pietrusza, "TR's Last War"Historian David Pietrusza looked at Theodore Roosevelt's late political life as he unsuccessfully ... Historian David Pietrusza looked at Theodore Roosevelt's late political life as he unsuccessfully sought the Presidency again in 1912 and urged American entry into World War I in 1917. 8:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Miriam Pawel, "The Browns of California"Miriam Pawel provided a history of California Governor Jerry Brown's family and their connection ... Miriam Pawel provided a history of California Governor Jerry Brown's family and their connection to the state. She was joined in conversation by Governor Brown. 9:10 AM ESTApprox. 50 min.Neal Bascomb, "The Escape Artists"Neal Bascomb recounted a group of Allied prisoners who escaped a German POW camp in 1918, digging ... Neal Bascomb recounted a group of Allied prisoners who escaped a German POW camp in 1918, digging a tunnel for several months and then traveling 150 miles to Holland.
10:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Kwame Appiah, "The Lies That Bind"New York Times ethicist columnist Kwame Appiah explored the role identity plays in society. He's ... New York Times ethicist columnist Kwame Appiah explored the role identity plays in society. He's joined in conversation by historian Annette Gordon-Reed. 11:10 AM ESTApprox. 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. 12:30 PM ESTApprox. 59 min.Carmen Segarra, "Noncompliant"Former Federal Reserve examiner Carmen Segarra talked about the close relationship between the New ... Former Federal Reserve examiner Carmen Segarra talked about the close relationship between the New York Fed and the financial giant Goldman Sachs.
1:29 PM ESTApprox. 47 min.Discussion on Recovering the Columbia Space ShuttleCo-authors Michael Leinbach and Jonathan Ward discussed their book, "Bringing Columbia Home: The ... Co-authors Michael Leinbach and Jonathan Ward discussed their book, "Bringing Columbia Home: The Untold Story of a Lost Space Shuttle and Her Crew." 2:16 PM ESTApprox. 47 min.Discussion on the PresidencyStephen Farnsworth, author of "Presidential Communication and Character," and former CNN analyst ... Stephen Farnsworth, author of "Presidential Communication and Character," and former CNN analyst Bill Schneider, author of "Standoff: How America Became Ungovernable," talked about their books. 3:03 PM ESTApprox. 43 min.Deborah Baker, "The Last Englishmen"Deborah Baker discussed her book, "The Last Englishmen: Love, War, and the End of Empire." Deborah Baker discussed her book, "The Last Englishmen: Love, War, and the End of Empire."
3:46 PM ESTApprox. 53 min.Michael Hayden, "The Assault on Intelligence"Michael Hayden, former director of the NSA, talked about his book, "The Assault on Intelligence." Michael Hayden, former director of the NSA, talked about his book, "The Assault on Intelligence." 4:39 PM ESTApprox. 51 min.Jennifer Percy, "Demon Camp" & Benjamin Percy, "The Dark Net"Jennifer Percy, author of "Demon Camp: The Strange and Terrible Saga of a Soldier's Return from ... Jennifer Percy, author of "Demon Camp: The Strange and Terrible Saga of a Soldier's Return from War," and Benjamin Percy, author of "The Dark Net," talked about writing prose. 5:30 PM ESTApprox. 59 min.David Bonior, "Whip"Former Congressman David Bonior (D-MI) recalled his time in office. Former Congressman David Bonior (D-MI) recalled his time in office.
6:29 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Stephen Walt, "The Hell of Good Intentions"Harvard University's Stephen Walt argued that the U.S. should move away from nation-building and ... Harvard University's Stephen Walt argued that the U.S. should move away from nation-building and focus more on securing Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia. 7:54 PM ESTApprox. 53 min.Lynsey Addario, "Of Love & War"Pulitzer Prize-winning war photographer Lynsey Addario talked about some of the photos she has ... Pulitzer Prize-winning war photographer Lynsey Addario talked about some of the photos she has taken in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Sudan. 8:47 PM ESTApprox. 12 min.Interview with Chris Stirewalt, "Every Man a King"Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt provided a history of American populism and took ... Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt provided a history of American populism and took national viewer phone calls.
8:59 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Andrew Roberts, "Churchill"Historian Andrew Roberts recalled the life of Winston Churchill. Historian Andrew Roberts recalled the life of Winston Churchill. 10:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jose Antonio Vargas, "Dear America"'Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas reflected on living in the United States as ... Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas reflected on living in the United States as an undocumented immigrant. He's interviewed by Rinku Sen, senior strategist for Race Forward and author of "The Accidental American." 11:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Derek Leebaert, "Grand Improvisation"Derek Leebaert examined the struggle for global leadership between the United States and Britain ... Derek Leebaert examined the struggle for global leadership between the United States and Britain following World War II.
Sunday, November 25
12:00 AM ESTApprox. 46 min.Discussion on Recovering the Columbia Space ShuttleCo-authors Michael Leinbach and Jonathan Ward discussed their book, "Bringing Columbia Home: The ... Co-authors Michael Leinbach and Jonathan Ward discussed their book, "Bringing Columbia Home: The Untold Story of a Lost Space Shuttle and Her Crew." 12:46 AM ESTApprox. 47 min.Discussion on the PresidencyStephen Farnsworth, author of "Presidential Communication and Character," and former CNN analyst ... Stephen Farnsworth, author of "Presidential Communication and Character," and former CNN analyst Bill Schneider, author of "Standoff: How America Became Ungovernable," talked about their books. 1:33 AM ESTApprox. 44 min.Deborah Baker, "The Last Englishmen"Deborah Baker discussed her book, "The Last Englishmen: Love, War, and the End of Empire." Deborah Baker discussed her book, "The Last Englishmen: Love, War, and the End of Empire."
2:17 AM ESTApprox. 52 min.Michael Hayden, "The Assault on Intelligence"Michael Hayden, former director of the NSA, talked about his book, "The Assault on Intelligence." Michael Hayden, former director of the NSA, talked about his book, "The Assault on Intelligence." 3:09 AM ESTApprox. 51 min.Jennifer Percy, "Demon Camp" & Benjamin Percy, "The Dark Net"Jennifer Percy, author of "Demon Camp: The Strange and Terrible Saga of a Soldier's Return from ... Jennifer Percy, author of "Demon Camp: The Strange and Terrible Saga of a Soldier's Return from War," and Benjamin Percy, author of "The Dark Net," talked about writing prose. 4:00 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.History Bookshelf Stephen Carter, "Invisible"Yale University law professor Stephen Carter recalled the life of his grandmother, Eunice Hunton ... Yale University law professor Stephen Carter recalled the life of his grandmother, Eunice Hunton Carter, an attorney who was a member of legal teams in the 1930s and '40s responsible for the disruption of organized crime in New York City. The author noted that Ms. Carter, the granddaughter of slaves, gained great notoriety for her work, despite the prejudices she faced throughout her career.
4:55 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 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. 6:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.Corey Brettschneider, "The Oath and the Office"Constitutional law scholar Corey Brettschneider discussed the limits placed on presidential power ... Constitutional law scholar Corey Brettschneider discussed the limits placed on presidential power by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. 7:31 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Kyle Longley, "LBJ's 1968"LBJ Presidential Library director Kyle Longley recounted how President Johnson handled the ... LBJ Presidential Library director Kyle Longley recounted how President Johnson handled the political and social events of 1968; from the Vietnam War to the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy.
8:31 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 24 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. 9:55 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Anne Lamott, "Almost Everything"Novelist Anne Lamott offered her thoughts on hope, forgiveness, and generosity. Novelist Anne Lamott offered her thoughts on hope, forgiveness, and generosity. 11:00 AM ESTApprox. 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.
12:00 PM ESTApprox. 56 min.Lynsey Addario, "Of Love & War"Pulitzer Prize-winning war photographer Lynsey Addario talked about some of the photos she has ... Pulitzer Prize-winning war photographer Lynsey Addario talked about some of the photos she has taken in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Sudan. 12:56 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 29 min.Panel on Former Librarian of Congress James BillingtonA panel discussion on the life and career of the recently retired Librarian of Congress James ... A panel discussion on the life and career of the recently retired Librarian of Congress James Billington, who served from 1987 - 2015. The program is hosted by the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC. 2:25 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.Alan Greenspan & Adrian Wooldridge, "Capitalism in America"Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and the Economist's Adrian Wooldridge talked about ... Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and the Economist's Adrian Wooldridge talked about the history of capitalism in America.
3:34 PM ESTApprox. 56 min.Andrew Roberts, "Churchill"Historian Andrew Roberts recalled the life of Winston Churchill. Historian Andrew Roberts recalled the life of Winston Churchill. 4:30 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.Jaron Lanier, "Dawn of the New Everything"Scientist Jaron Lanier explored the connection between the brain and the world and argued that ... Scientist Jaron Lanier explored the connection between the brain and the world and argued that virtual reality enhances lives. 5:47 PM ESTApprox. 23 min.Call-in with Gina Loudon, "Mad Politics"Gina Loudon, a member of the Trump 2020 Campaign Media Advisory Board, offered her analysis of the ... Gina Loudon, a member of the Trump 2020 Campaign Media Advisory Board, offered her analysis of the current political climate and took national viewer phone calls.
6:10 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 12 min.Lara Bazelon, "Rectify"Former Loyola Law School Project for the Innocent director Lara Bazelon discussed restorative ... Former Loyola Law School Project for the Innocent director Lara Bazelon discussed restorative justice. 7:22 PM ESTApprox. 18 min.Interview with Jonah Goldberg, "Suicide of the West"BooktV talked to syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg, who argued that tribalism, populism, and ... BooktV talked to syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg, who argued that tribalism, populism, and nationalism is threatening American democracy. 7:40 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Max Hastings, "Vietnam"Military historian Max Hastings provided a history of the Vietnam War. Military historian Max Hastings provided a history of the Vietnam War.
9:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Jose Antonio Vargas, "Dear America"'Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas reflected on living in the United States as ... Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas reflected on living in the United States as an undocumented immigrant. He's interviewed by Rinku Sen, senior strategist for Race Forward and author of "The Accidental American." 10:00 PM ESTApprox. 55 min.History Bookshelf David and Jeanne Heidler, "The Rise of Andrew Jackson"Historians David and Jeanne Heidler looked at how Andrew Jackson was elected President in 1828. Historians David and Jeanne Heidler looked at how Andrew Jackson was elected President in 1828. 10:55 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.Robert Brigham, "Reckless"Vassar College history and international relations professor Robert Brigham provided a critical ... Vassar College history and international relations professor Robert Brigham provided a critical look at Henry Kissinger's foreign policy initiatives during the Vietnam War.
Monday, November 26
12:02 AM ESTApprox. 58 min.After Words Jose Antonio Vargas, "Dear America"'Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas reflected on living in the United States as ... Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas reflected on living in the United States as an undocumented immigrant. He's interviewed by Rinku Sen, senior strategist for Race Forward and author of "The Accidental American." 1:00 AM ESTApprox. 51 min.Nathaniel Philbrick, "In the Hurricane's Eye"Nathaniel Philbrick provided a history of the Revolutionary War's Battle of the Chesapeake; which ... Nathaniel Philbrick provided a history of the Revolutionary War's Battle of the Chesapeake; which was integral to the Continental Army's eventual victory. 1:51 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 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.
3:01 AM ESTApprox. 59 min.After Words Jose Antonio Vargas, "Dear America"'Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas reflected on living in the United States as ... Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas reflected on living in the United States as an undocumented immigrant. He's interviewed by Rinku Sen, senior strategist for Race Forward and author of "The Accidental American." 4:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Max Boot, Bret Stephens, Garry Kasparov, and Philip Bobbitt, "Fight for Liberty"Max Boot, Bret Stephens, Garry Kasparov, and Philip Bobbitt talked about the threat to liberty in ... Max Boot, Bret Stephens, Garry Kasparov, and Philip Bobbitt talked about the threat to liberty in the U.S. and around the world. 5:01 AM ESTApprox. 59 min.Derek Leebaert, "Grand Improvisation"Derek Leebaert examined the struggle for global leadership between the United States and Britain ... Derek Leebaert examined the struggle for global leadership between the United States and Britain following World War II.
6:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 47 min.2018 National Book AwardsBook TV presented coverage of the 69th annual National Book Awards, which included awards in ... Book TV presented coverage of the 69th annual National Book Awards, which included awards in non-fiction and fiction categories. Novelist Isabel Allende was awarded the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and Doron Weber, vice president and program director of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, received the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community. 7:47 AM ESTApprox. 13 min.Interview with Rania Abouzeid, "No Turning Back"BookTV talked to journalist Rania Abouzeid about the Syrian War. BookTV talked to journalist Rania Abouzeid about the Syrian War.