Reel America Schedule

Week of September 24 through October 1

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, September 30
8:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Hillary Clinton, "What Happened"Hillary Clinton gave her personal account of the 2016 presidential campaign and election. She ... Hillary Clinton gave her personal account of the 2016 presidential campaign and election. She spoke with Lissa Muscatine, co-owner of Politics & Prose Bookstore. 9:31 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words Roy Moore, "So Help Me God"Roy Moore, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama, discussed his tenure and ouster ... Roy Moore, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama, discussed his tenure and ouster from the state's Supreme Court due to his construction of a 10 Commandment monument in the courthouse 10:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Paul Hollander, "From Benito Mussolini to Hugo Chavez"Paul Hollander, professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Massachusetts, talked about ... Paul Hollander, professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Massachusetts, talked about Western intellectuals who have supported political dictators over the past century. He spoke at the Cato Institute in Washington, DC. Gerard Alexander, associate professor of politics at the University of Virginia, provided commentary.
12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.Michael Eric Dyson, "Tears We Cannot Stop"Georgetown University professor Michael Eric Dyson offered his thoughts on race relations in ... Georgetown University professor Michael Eric Dyson offered his thoughts on race relations in America, from the 2017 Baltimore Book Festival. 1:07 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Laura Jacobs, "You're in the Wrong Bathroom"Laura Jacobs offered her thoughts on the misconceptions about transgender and gender-nonconforming ... Laura Jacobs offered her thoughts on the misconceptions about transgender and gender-nonconforming people at the 2017 Baltimore Book Festival. 2:02 PM EDTApprox. 53 min.Andrea Ritchie, "Invisible No More"Andrea Ritchie provided her thoughts on how women of color are affected by police violence. She ... Andrea Ritchie provided her thoughts on how women of color are affected by police violence. She spoke at the 2017 Baltimore Book Festival.
2:55 PM EDTApprox. 50 min.Robyn Spencer, "The Revolution Has Come"Robyn Spencer, history professor at Lehman College (CUNY), provided at history of the Black ... Robyn Spencer, history professor at Lehman College (CUNY), provided at history of the Black Panther Party in Oakland, California. She spoke at the 2017 Baltimore Book Festival. 3:45 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Devin Allen, "A Beautiful Ghetto"Baltimore photographer Devin Allen documented the protests and riots in the city following the ... Baltimore photographer Devin Allen documented the protests and riots in the city following the death of Freddie Gray in 2015. 4:40 PM EDTApprox. 35 min.Contributors to "From Democracy to Freedom" and "No Wall They Can Build"Contributors to the books, "From Democracy to Freedom: The Difference Between Government and ... Contributors to the books, "From Democracy to Freedom: The Difference Between Government and Self-Determination" and "No Wall They Can Build: A Guide to Borders & Migration Across North America," spoke at the 2017 Baltimore Book Festival.
5:15 PM EDTApprox. 17 min.Campaign 2018 George Gilder, "The Scandal of Money"George Gilder discussed his book, "The Scandal of Money: Why Wall Street Recovers but the Economy ... George Gilder discussed his book, "The Scandal of Money: Why Wall Street Recovers but the Economy Never Does." 5:32 PM EDTApprox. 58 min.Author Discussion on Free SpeechA discussion on free speech from the 2017 Brooklyn Book Festival, which included Jelani Cobb, ... A discussion on free speech from the 2017 Brooklyn Book Festival, which included Jelani Cobb, author and New Yorker staff writer; Michelle Goldberg, author and Slate columnist; and Suzanne Nossel, executive director of PEN America. The program was moderated by Stig Abell, editor and publisher of the Times Literary Supplement. 6:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Joseph Aoun, "Robot Proof"Northeastern University president, Joseph Aoun, argued for the need for better and continuous ... Northeastern University president, Joseph Aoun, argued for the need for better and continuous education to keep up with changing technology.
7:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Campaign 2018 Dick Morris, "Rogue Spooks"Political strategist Dick Morris discussed the Russia investigation and the Trump campaign. Political strategist Dick Morris discussed the Russia investigation and the Trump campaign. 9:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lenora Chu, "Little Soldiers"CNNMoney.com contributing writer, Lenora Chu, recounted her experience with public education in ... CNNMoney.com contributing writer, Lenora Chu, recounted her experience with public education in China. Ms. Chu enrolled her son in an elite public school in Shanghai and explored the pros and cons of China's education system. She was interviewed by Gish Jen, author of "The Girl at the Baggage Claim: Explaining the East-West Culture Gap." 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.After Words Art Levine, "Mental Health Inc."Investigative journalist Art Levine reported on the mental health industry in his book, "Mental ... Investigative journalist Art Levine reported on the mental health industry in his book, "Mental Health, Inc.: How Corruption, Lax Oversight, and Failed Reforms Endanger Our Most Vulnerable Citizens." He looked at treatment facilities and pharmaceutical companies and highlighted clinicians who are challenging traditional methods of treatment. Mr. Levine was interviewed by Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute and author of "Shrinks: The Untold Story of Psychiatry."
11:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.Max Tegmark, "Life 3.0"MIT physics professor Max Tegmark examined the concept of artificial intelligence and its ... MIT physics professor Max Tegmark examined the concept of artificial intelligence and its potential benefits and downsides.
Sunday, October 1
12:10 AM EDTApprox. 20 min.Campaign 2018 Michael Shermer, "Skeptic"Book TV interviewed Michael Shermer, founder of Skeptic magazine, about his book, "Skeptic," a ... Book TV interviewed Michael Shermer, founder of Skeptic magazine, about his book, "Skeptic," a collection of his columns going back to 2001. We also talked to him about his forthcoming book, "Heavens on Earth: The Scientific Search for the Afterlife, Immortality, and Utopia." 12:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.Michael Eric Dyson, "Tears We Cannot Stop"Georgetown University professor Michael Eric Dyson offered his thoughts on race relations in ... Georgetown University professor Michael Eric Dyson offered his thoughts on race relations in America, from the 2017 Baltimore Book Festival. 1:37 AM EDTApprox. 56 min.Laura Jacobs, "You're in the Wrong Bathroom"Laura Jacobs offered her thoughts on the misconceptions about transgender and gender-nonconforming ... Laura Jacobs offered her thoughts on the misconceptions about transgender and gender-nonconforming people at the 2017 Baltimore Book Festival.
2:33 AM EDTApprox. 53 min.Andrea Ritchie, "Invisible No More"Andrea Ritchie provided her thoughts on how women of color are affected by police violence. She ... Andrea Ritchie provided her thoughts on how women of color are affected by police violence. She spoke at the 2017 Baltimore Book Festival. 3:26 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.Robyn Spencer, "The Revolution Has Come"Robyn Spencer, history professor at Lehman College (CUNY), provided at history of the Black ... Robyn Spencer, history professor at Lehman College (CUNY), provided at history of the Black Panther Party in Oakland, California. She spoke at the 2017 Baltimore Book Festival. 4:16 AM EDTApprox. 54 min.Devin Allen, "A Beautiful Ghetto"Baltimore photographer Devin Allen documented the protests and riots in the city following the ... Baltimore photographer Devin Allen documented the protests and riots in the city following the death of Freddie Gray in 2015.
5:10 AM EDTApprox. 36 min.Contributors to "From Democracy to Freedom" and "No Wall They Can Build"Contributors to the books, "From Democracy to Freedom: The Difference Between Government and ... Contributors to the books, "From Democracy to Freedom: The Difference Between Government and Self-Determination" and "No Wall They Can Build: A Guide to Borders & Migration Across North America," spoke at the 2017 Baltimore Book Festival. 5:46 AM EDTApprox. 53 min.Everett Piper, "Not a Day Care"Oklahoma Wesleyan University President Everett Piper argued that college campuses should be places ... Oklahoma Wesleyan University President Everett Piper argued that college campuses should be places pursuing freedom of speech, liberty, and truth, not places of "speech codes" and "safe spaces." 7:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Steven Druker, "Altered Genes, Twisted Truth"Public interest lawyer Steven Druker discussed the science and regulations behind genetically ... Public interest lawyer Steven Druker discussed the science and regulations behind genetically engineered food in his book, "Altered Genes, Twisted Truth." His organization, Alliance for Bio-Integrity filed a lawsuit that uncovered concerns that some FDA scientists had about risks related to genetically engineered food.
9:00 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.James Stavridis, "Sea Power"Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis discusses his book, "Sea Power: The History ... Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis discusses his book, "Sea Power: The History and Geopolitics of the World's Oceans" at the 17th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. 9:45 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.James Blake, "Ways of Grace"Former professional tennis player James Blake provided a history of political activism and ... Former professional tennis player James Blake provided a history of political activism and professional athletes. The author, who was mistakenly handcuffed by a police man in New York City in 2015, offered his thoughts on the role athletes can play in championing political and social movements. 10:59 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Suzy Hansen, "Notes on a Foreign Country"New York Times Magazine contributor Suzy Hansen reported on the world's view of America's power & ... New York Times Magazine contributor Suzy Hansen reported on the world's view of America's power & influence & her own view of the U.S. in her book, "Notes on a Foreign Country." She was interviewed by Elmira Bayrasli, Foreign Policy Interrupted Co-founder.
11:59 AM EDTApprox. 3 hr. 1 min.LIVE In Depth Lynne OlsonAuthor & Historian Lynne Olson was our guest on In Depth. During the 3-hour show, she talked about ... Author & Historian Lynne Olson was our guest on In Depth. During the 3-hour show, she talked about her books and took questions from Book TV viewers. Ms. Olson is the author of seven books, many on World War II, including "Freedom's Daughters," "Those Angry Days, " and her most recent, "Last Hope Island: Britain, Occupied Europe, and the Brotherhood That Helped Turn the Tide of War." 3:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Lenora Chu, "Little Soldiers"CNNMoney.com contributing writer, Lenora Chu, recounted her experience with public education in ... CNNMoney.com contributing writer, Lenora Chu, recounted her experience with public education in China. Ms. Chu enrolled her son in an elite public school in Shanghai and explored the pros and cons of China's education system. She was interviewed by Gish Jen, author of "The Girl at the Baggage Claim: Explaining the East-West Culture Gap." 4:00 PM EDTApprox. 47 min.John Farrell, "Richard Nixon" KEYEDJournalist John Farrell recalls the life of Richard Nixon at the 17th annual National Book ... Journalist John Farrell recalls the life of Richard Nixon at the 17th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.
4:47 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 21 min.Sonia Sotomayor, "My Beloved World"Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor recalled her life. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor recalled her life. 6:08 PM EDTApprox. 53 min.My Grandfather's Son Book PartyA reception to mark the publication of Justice Clarence Thomas' memoir, "My Grandfather's Son," in ... A reception to mark the publication of Justice Clarence Thomas' memoir, "My Grandfather's Son," in 2007. 7:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Meghan O'Sullivan, "Windfall"Meghan O'Sullivan, former special assistant to President George W. Bush and current professor of ... Meghan O'Sullivan, former special assistant to President George W. Bush and current professor of international affairs at Harvard, discussed how the energy revolution in the U.S. has impacted foreign policy. She was in discussion with Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Prize," Daniel Yergin.
8:02 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.David Litt, "Thanks, Obama"Former speechwriter for President Obama Dave Litt recalled his time working in the White House Former speechwriter for President Obama Dave Litt recalled his time working in the White House 8:47 PM EDTApprox. 14 min.Campaign 2018 Michael Medved, "The American Miracle"Michael Medved joined Book TV at FreedomFest in Las Vegas to discuss his book, "The American ... Michael Medved joined Book TV at FreedomFest in Las Vegas to discuss his book, "The American Miracle: Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic." 9:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Art Levine, "Mental Health Inc."Investigative journalist Art Levine reported on the mental health industry in his book, "Mental ... Investigative journalist Art Levine reported on the mental health industry in his book, "Mental Health, Inc.: How Corruption, Lax Oversight, and Failed Reforms Endanger Our Most Vulnerable Citizens." He looked at treatment facilities and pharmaceutical companies and highlighted clinicians who are challenging traditional methods of treatment. Mr. Levine was interviewed by Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute and author of "Shrinks: The Untold Story of Psychiatry."
10:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 29 min.Campaign 2018 Dick Morris, "Rogue Spooks"Political strategist Dick Morris discussed the Russia investigation and the Trump campaign. Political strategist Dick Morris discussed the Russia investigation and the Trump campaign. 11:30 PM EDTApprox. 31 min.Kelly Hernandez, "City of Inmates"UCLA history professor Kelly Hernandez sat down with Book TV to discuss her book, "City of ... UCLA history professor Kelly Hernandez sat down with Book TV to discuss her book, "City of Inmates: Conquest, Rebellion, and the Rise of Human Caging in Los Angeles, 1771-1965." This interview is part of Book TV's College Series.
Monday, October 2
12:01 AM EDTApprox. 2 hr. 59 min.In Depth Lynne OlsonAuthor & Historian Lynne Olson was our guest on In Depth. During the 3-hour show, she talked about ... Author & Historian Lynne Olson was our guest on In Depth. During the 3-hour show, she talked about her books and took questions from Book TV viewers. Ms. Olson is the author of seven books, many on World War II, including "Freedom's Daughters," "Those Angry Days, " and her most recent, "Last Hope Island: Britain, Occupied Europe, and the Brotherhood That Helped Turn the Tide of War." 3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Art Levine, "Mental Health Inc."Investigative journalist Art Levine reported on the mental health industry in his book, "Mental ... Investigative journalist Art Levine reported on the mental health industry in his book, "Mental Health, Inc.: How Corruption, Lax Oversight, and Failed Reforms Endanger Our Most Vulnerable Citizens." He looked at treatment facilities and pharmaceutical companies and highlighted clinicians who are challenging traditional methods of treatment. Mr. Levine was interviewed by Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute and author of "Shrinks: The Untold Story of Psychiatry." 4:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Odd Arne Westad, "The Cold War"Bancroft Prize-winning historian Odd Arne Westad looked at the global ramifications of the Cold ... Bancroft Prize-winning historian Odd Arne Westad looked at the global ramifications of the Cold War.
5:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Paul Porter, "BLACKOUT"Radio personality Paul Porter looked at the inner workings of the music industry in his book, ... Radio personality Paul Porter looked at the inner workings of the music industry in his book, "Blackout: My 40 Years in the Music Business." 7:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Condoleezza Rice, "Democracy"Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice looked at democracy around the world at the 17th annual ... Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice looked at democracy around the world at the 17th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.