Reel America Schedule

Week of May 27 through June 3

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, May 27
6:59 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.House Ways and Means Cmte. Hearing on the IRSNina Olson, the National Taxpayer Advocate, spoke before the House Ways and Means Oversight ... Nina Olson, the National Taxpayer Advocate, spoke before the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee. She discussed ways the IRS can improve its responsiveness to taxpayer needs as well as some of the measures taken by the agency to fight fraud and taxpayer id theft. The National Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent office within the IRS dedicated to improving the agency's services. The subcommittee is chaired by Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL). 8:01 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.History Bookshelf Craig Shirley, "Reagan Rising"Craig Shirley talked about his book, "Reagan Rising: The Decisive Years, 1976-1980." He spoke with ... Craig Shirley talked about his book, "Reagan Rising: The Decisive Years, 1976-1980." He spoke with Juan Williams from the James Michener Pavilion at the 2017 Gaithersburg Book Festival, held on the grounds of City Hall in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 9:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Frances Fitzgerald, "The Evangelicals"Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frances Fitzgerald provided a history of evangelicalism in the ... Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frances Fitzgerald provided a history of evangelicalism in the United States. She was joined in conversation by Rev. David Gushee, director of the Center for Theology & Public Life at Mercer University.
10:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.James Forman, "Locking Up Our Own"Yale Law School Professor James Forman examineed criminal justice polices put in place in the ... Yale Law School Professor James Forman examineed criminal justice polices put in place in the early 70's and 80's to curb rising crime in cities and the adverse effect it's having today. Professor Forman asserts that many of the policies that were put in place during this time were also backed by some African American officials coming into office at that time. A D.C. public defender for six years, Professor Forman recalled how Mayor Barry and other city officials across the country supported tough-on-crime policies to combat high murder rates and drug related problems in their cities. He spoke at Busboys & Poets in Washington, D.C.. 11:01 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.Daniel Sharfstein, "Thunder in the Mountains"Daniel Sharfstein, law and history professor at Vanderbilt University, recalls the Nez Perce Wars ... Daniel Sharfstein, law and history professor at Vanderbilt University, recalls the Nez Perce Wars of the late 19th century, fought between the Nez Perce tribe and the United States Army. The author profiles the leaders on both sides of the conflict, Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, who refused to leave his ancestral land in Oregon, and General Oliver Otis Howard of the U.S. Army, a former Union general and the namesake of Howard University. He speaks at Parnassus Books in Nashville. 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.How Three Ordinary Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions . . . and Created PlenGallagher discusses her book, The Airbnb Story" which looks at the creation & growth of Airbnb & ... Gallagher discusses her book, The Airbnb Story" which looks at the creation & growth of Airbnb & the challenges this new business model poses for existing laws & regulations in the travel industry.
1:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Chris Whipple, "The Gatekeepers"Author, journalist, and documentary filmmaker, Chris Whipple, examines the role of the White House ... Author, journalist, and documentary filmmaker, Chris Whipple, examines the role of the White House chief of staff, a position that is chosen by the President and has grown in power and prestige throughout the 20th and 21st century. Mr. Whipple spoke to the seventeen living chiefs of staff and two former presidents in preparation for his book. He is joined in conversation by Jack Watson, former chief of staff to President Jimmy Carter. 2:30 PM EDTApprox. 46 min.Lydia Pyne, "Seven Skeletons"Lydia Pyne talks about her book, "Seven Skeletons: The Evolution of the World's Most Famous Human ... Lydia Pyne talks about her book, "Seven Skeletons: The Evolution of the World's Most Famous Human Fossils," at the 5th annual San Antonio Book Festival. 3:16 PM EDTApprox. 47 min.Kevin Davis, "The Brain Defense"Journalist Kevin Davis reports on the use of neuroscience as a defense in the courtroom. The first ... Journalist Kevin Davis reports on the use of neuroscience as a defense in the courtroom. The first case where a brain scan was allowed as evidence for the defense was Herbert Weinstein, a 65 year old man accused of murdering his wife, seemingly out of the blue. It was discovered after his arrest that he had a cyst in his brain and his lawyer argued that the cyst impaired his judgement.
4:03 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 27 min.Dean Buonomano, "Your Brain is a Time Machine"Neuroscientist Dean Buonomano explains our sense of time in relation to physics. He's in ... Neuroscientist Dean Buonomano explains our sense of time in relation to physics. He's in conversation with Ted Chiang, writer of "Story of Your Life," the short story adapted for the film, Arrival. 5:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Pamela Paul, "My Life with Bob"New York Times Book Review editor, Pamela Paul, offers a look into her journal, where she has ... New York Times Book Review editor, Pamela Paul, offers a look into her journal, where she has listed all of the books she has read over the past twenty-eight years. She's joined in conversation by novelist and bookstore owner Emma Straub at Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. 6:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Edward Balleisen, "Fraud"Edward Balleisen, associate professor of history and public policy at Duke University, talks about ... Edward Balleisen, associate professor of history and public policy at Duke University, talks about the history of business fraud in America, from PT Barnum to Bernie Madoff. Professor Balleisen also looks at the development of regulations to protect consumers and investors. This talk was held at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, North Carolina.
7:31 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.David Davenport, "Rugged Individualism"David Davenport, former president of Pepperdine University and Hoover Institution fellow, talks ... David Davenport, former president of Pepperdine University and Hoover Institution fellow, talks about the history of American individualism and questions whether it can survive in the country today. 8:33 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 12 min.Stories from the Long Road to Freedom"Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice looks at democracy around the world in her book, ... Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice looks at democracy around the world in her book, "Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom." 9:45 PM EDTApprox. 15 min.Oddities, Biases, and Strengths of U.SBook TV talks to Barbara Norrander, professor in the School of Government and Public Policy at the ... Book TV talks to Barbara Norrander, professor in the School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona, about her book, "The Imperfect Primary." This interview was recorded on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson and is part of Book TV's College Series.
10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Chris Hayes, "A Colony in a Nation"MSNBC Host Chris Hayes discusses his book, "A Colony in a Nation" which examines how the criminal ... MSNBC Host Chris Hayes discusses his book, "A Colony in a Nation" which examines how the criminal justice system is dividing the country into two Americas. Mr. Hayes argues that law and order in America is carried out differently in white America than in black America. He is interviewed by Elizabeth Hinton, author of "From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime: The Making of Mass Incarceration in America." 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Truths About America's Lingua Franca"Columbia University Professor John McWhorter looks at Black English and examines the controversies ... Columbia University Professor John McWhorter looks at Black English and examines the controversies around and perceptions of "sounding black" in his book, "Talking Back, Talking Black."
Sunday, May 28
12:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.The Life"Journalist John Farrell recalls the life of Richard Nixon in conversation with author and ... Journalist John Farrell recalls the life of Richard Nixon in conversation with author and journalist David Maraniss and VandrebiltUniversity Professor Thomas Schwartz.. They speak at the First Amendment Center in Nashville, Tennessee. 1:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.How Our Cities Are Increasing Inequality, Deepening Segregation, andThe Atlantic senior editor Richard Florida examines the challenges cities are facing today in his ... The Atlantic senior editor Richard Florida examines the challenges cities are facing today in his book, "The New Urban Crisis: How Our Cities Are Increasing Inequality, Deepening Segregation, and Failing the Middle Class-and What We Can Do About It." 3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.David Barron, "Waging War"David Barron, U.S. Circuit Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, ... David Barron, U.S. Circuit Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, talks about his Colby Award-winning book, "Waging War: The Clash Between Presidents and Congress, 1776 to ISIS." This event, part of the 2017 Colby Military Writers' Symposium, was held at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont.
4:14 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 32 min.David Grinspoon, "Earth in Human Hands"Astrobiologist and author David Grinspoon reports on the "anthropocene" phase of Earth's history ... Astrobiologist and author David Grinspoon reports on the "anthropocene" phase of Earth's history and describes the impact humans have had and will have on the planet. 5:46 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.History Bookshelf Meredith Wadman, "The Vaccine Race"Meredith Wadman talked about her book, The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of ... Meredith Wadman talked about her book, The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease. She spoke from the James Michener Pavilion at the 2017 Gaithersburg Book Festival, held on the grounds of City Hall in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 6:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 16 min.Jack Davis, "The Gulf"Jack Davis, environmental history professor at the University of Florida, provides a history of ... Jack Davis, environmental history professor at the University of Florida, provides a history of the Gulf region and the impact that oil, commercial fishing, and the tourism industry has had on its environment. He speaks at the Matheson History Museum in Gainesville, Florida.
8:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.GOP PanelA panel on the Republican Party from the 22nd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, ... A panel on the Republican Party from the 22nd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, featuring Hugh Hewitt, "The Fourth Way: The Conservative Playbook for a Lasting GOP Majority;" Peggy Grande, "The President Will See You Now: My Stories and Lessons from Ronald Reagan's Final Years;" and Corey Fields, "Black Elephants in the Room: The Unexpected Politics of African American Republicans." 9:02 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 13 min.A Year of Love and Survival Teaching Incarcerated Kids at Rikers Island"Liza Peterson talks about teaching incarcerated youth at Rikers Island in her book, "All Day." ... Liza Peterson talks about teaching incarcerated youth at Rikers Island in her book, "All Day." She's in conversation with Flores Forbes author of "Invisible Man: A Contemporary Slave Narrative in the Era of Mass Incarceration." 10:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 45 min.A History of the Present"Columnist Pankaj Mishra discusses his book, "The Age of Anger" which examines the catalysts in ... Columnist Pankaj Mishra discusses his book, "The Age of Anger" which examines the catalysts in society, past and present, that gives rise to nationalist groups and hate groups. He argues that as modernization occurred around the world, groups that were left on the sidelines or pushed out of prosperity, responded in a similar manner of dislike or contempt for their perceived enemy. He says that militant groups such as the messianic revolutionaries in Russia and the cultural nationalists in Germany were borne out of the disaffected groups. He is in conversation with Paul Elie, senior fellow with the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University.
12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words The Attack on Due Process at AmericaJournalist Stuart Taylor examines campus sexual assault policies in his book, "The Campus Rape ... Journalist Stuart Taylor examines campus sexual assault policies in his book, "The Campus Rape Frenzy: The Attack on Due Process at America's Universities." Mr. Taylor argues that federal regulations on sexual assault and harassment are hampering students' rights to due process on college campuses. Mr. Taylor is interviewed by Beth Frerking, Editor in Chief of the National Law Journal and Legal Times. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 15 min.Oddities, Biases, and Strengths of U.SBook TV talks to Barbara Norrander, professor in the School of Government and Public Policy at the ... Book TV talks to Barbara Norrander, professor in the School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona, about her book, "The Imperfect Primary." This interview was recorded on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson and is part of Book TV's College Series. 1:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Nicholas Reynolds, "Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy"Former CIA officer and historian at the CIA Museum, Nicholas Reynolds, recalls novelist Ernest ... Former CIA officer and historian at the CIA Museum, Nicholas Reynolds, recalls novelist Ernest Hemingway's connections to the Soviet NKVD, precursor to the KGB, and the U.S. OSS, predecessor of the CIA. The author reports that Hemingway, who was a proponent of the political left, was courted by both the Soviet and the American intelligence services to conduct espionage.
2:20 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Truths About America's Lingua Franca"Columbia University Professor John McWhorter looks at Black English and examines the controversies ... Columbia University Professor John McWhorter looks at Black English and examines the controversies around and perceptions of "sounding black" in his book, "Talking Back, Talking Black." 3:30 PM EDTApprox. 30 min.Call-in Cleve Jones KEYEDCleve Jones, author of "When We Rise: My Life in the Movement" takes viewer phone calls and tweets ... Cleve Jones, author of "When We Rise: My Life in the Movement" takes viewer phone calls and tweets on the gay rights movement from the 22nd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. 4:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.History Bookshelf Sharon Weinberger, "The Imagineers of War"Sharon Weinberger talked about her book, "The Imagineers of War: The Untold Story of DARPA, the ... Sharon Weinberger talked about her book, "The Imagineers of War: The Untold Story of DARPA, the Pentagon Agency That Changed the World." She spoke from the James Michener Pavilion at the 2017 Gaithersburg Book Festival, held on the grounds of City Hall in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
5:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Kevin Gutzman, "Thomas Jefferson Revolutionary"Kevin Gutzman, history chair at Western Connecticut State University, argues that Thomas Jefferson ... Kevin Gutzman, history chair at Western Connecticut State University, argues that Thomas Jefferson was a political radical for his time; from his thoughts on the size and operations of the federal government to religious freedom and equality. Kevin Gutzman speaks at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia. 6:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Divided Democracy in the Age of Social Media"Harvard University Law Professor Cass Sunstein examines how social media impacts our political ... Harvard University Law Professor Cass Sunstein examines how social media impacts our political views in his book, "#Republic: Divided Democracy in the Age of Social Media." Professor Sunstein is in conversation with Michael Barone. 7:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Stories from the Long Road to Freedom"Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice looks at democracy around the world in her book, ... Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice looks at democracy around the world in her book, "Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom."
8:40 PM EDTApprox. 20 min.The Life and Times of Inez Milholland"Book TV interviewed University of Arizona journalism professor, Linda Lumsden, about her book, ... Book TV interviewed University of Arizona journalism professor, Linda Lumsden, about her book, "Inez," a biography of suffragist Inez Milholland. This interview was recorded on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson and is part of Book TV's College Series. 9:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Chris Hayes, "A Colony in a Nation"MSNBC Host Chris Hayes discusses his book, "A Colony in a Nation" which examines how the criminal ... MSNBC Host Chris Hayes discusses his book, "A Colony in a Nation" which examines how the criminal justice system is dividing the country into two Americas. Mr. Hayes argues that law and order in America is carried out differently in white America than in black America. He is interviewed by Elizabeth Hinton, author of "From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime: The Making of Mass Incarceration in America." 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.How Sloppy Science Creates Worthless Cures, Crushes Hope, and Wastes BillionsNPR's Richard Harris reports on the challenges facing the field of biomedical research, including ... NPR's Richard Harris reports on the challenges facing the field of biomedical research, including competition for funding which he argues leads to short cuts like using poor ingredients, improper methods, and poor experiemental design.
11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.David Davenport, "Rugged Individualism"David Davenport, former president of Pepperdine University and Hoover Institution fellow, talks ... David Davenport, former president of Pepperdine University and Hoover Institution fellow, talks about the history of American individualism and questions whether it can survive in the country today.
Monday, May 29
12:02 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words Chris Hayes, "A Colony in a Nation"MSNBC Host Chris Hayes discusses his book, "A Colony in a Nation" which examines how the criminal ... MSNBC Host Chris Hayes discusses his book, "A Colony in a Nation" which examines how the criminal justice system is dividing the country into two Americas. Mr. Hayes argues that law and order in America is carried out differently in white America than in black America. He is interviewed by Elizabeth Hinton, author of "From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime: The Making of Mass Incarceration in America." 1:01 AM EDTApprox. 14 min.Oddities, Biases, and Strengths of U.SBook TV talks to Barbara Norrander, professor in the School of Government and Public Policy at the ... Book TV talks to Barbara Norrander, professor in the School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona, about her book, "The Imperfect Primary." This interview was recorded on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson and is part of Book TV's College Series. 1:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.A Year of Love and Survival Teaching Incarcerated Kids at Rikers Island"Liza Peterson talks about teaching incarcerated youth at Rikers Island in her book, "All Day." ... Liza Peterson talks about teaching incarcerated youth at Rikers Island in her book, "All Day." She's in conversation with Flores Forbes author of "Invisible Man: A Contemporary Slave Narrative in the Era of Mass Incarceration."
2:30 AM EDTApprox. 34 min.Paul Starobin, "Madness Rules the Hour"Paul Starobin recalls the political landscape of Charleston, South Carolina, in 1860, as the ... Paul Starobin recalls the political landscape of Charleston, South Carolina, in 1860, as the city's leaders pushed for South Carolina to leave the Union in the hopes that the rest of the South would follow. 3:04 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words Chris Hayes, "A Colony in a Nation"MSNBC Host Chris Hayes discusses his book, "A Colony in a Nation" which examines how the criminal ... MSNBC Host Chris Hayes discusses his book, "A Colony in a Nation" which examines how the criminal justice system is dividing the country into two Americas. Mr. Hayes argues that law and order in America is carried out differently in white America than in black America. He is interviewed by Elizabeth Hinton, author of "From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime: The Making of Mass Incarceration in America." 4:03 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 27 min.Michael HaydenBook TV attended the 15th Annual Annapolis Book Festival in Maryland for a discussion on terror ... Book TV attended the 15th Annual Annapolis Book Festival in Maryland for a discussion on terror and intelligence with Michael Hayden, author of "Playing to the Edge."
5:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.How Our Cities Are Increasing Inequality, Deepening Segregation, andThe Atlantic senior editor Richard Florida examines the challenges cities are facing today in his ... The Atlantic senior editor Richard Florida examines the challenges cities are facing today in his book, "The New Urban Crisis: How Our Cities Are Increasing Inequality, Deepening Segregation, and Failing the Middle Class-and What We Can Do About It." 7:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Tom Nichols, "The Death of Expertise"Tom Nichols, professor of national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, argues that, ... Tom Nichols, professor of national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, argues that, due to the spread of the internet and 24-hour news, everyone now feels like they know everything. As a result, the opinions of experts are being discounted or ignored on many important issues. Nichols says that this is a dangerous development that threatens our democracy. Prof. Nichols spoke at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.