Reel America Schedule

Week of December 18 through December 25

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, December 22
8:00 AM ESTApprox. 59 min.Antony Beevor, "The Battle of Arnhem"Military historian Antony Beevor provided a history of the Battle of Arnhem, a failed Allied ... Military historian Antony Beevor provided a history of the Battle of Arnhem, a failed Allied operation that resulted in the deaths of 17,000 soldiers in September 1944. 8:59 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Lindsey Hilsum, "In Extremis"Lindsey Hilsum talked about the life and death of war correspondent Marie Colvin. Lindsey Hilsum talked about the life and death of war correspondent Marie Colvin. 10:05 AM ESTApprox. 4 min.Grace Kennan Warnecke "Daughter of the Cold War"Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Grace Kennan Warnecke about ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Grace Kennan Warnecke about her childhood as the daughter of diplomat and historian George F. Kennan.
10:09 AM ESTApprox. 46 min.Matthew Pressman, "On the Press"Former Vanity Fair media journalist Matthew Pressman examined the role of the press today. Former Vanity Fair media journalist Matthew Pressman examined the role of the press today. 10:55 AM ESTApprox. 4 min.Anne Farris Rosen, "Deep South Dispatch"Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Anne Farris Rosen about her ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Anne Farris Rosen about her late father's work covering the Civil Rights movement. 10:59 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.P.J. O'Rourke, "None of My Business"Satirist P.J. O'Rourke talked about American business, investment, and finance. Satirist P.J. O'Rourke talked about American business, investment, and finance.
12:00 PM ESTApprox. 3 hr. 43 min.LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. SenateOn day one of a government shutdown, the Senate gavels in for a Saturday session to work on a ... On day one of a government shutdown, the Senate gavels in for a Saturday session to work on a measure to continue funding the government. 3:43 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.After Words David Bossie & Corey Lewandowski, "Trump's Enemies"Citizens United's David Bossie & fmr. Trump Campaign manager Corey Lewandowski argued that ... Citizens United's David Bossie & fmr. Trump Campaign manager Corey Lewandowski argued that Washington bureaucrats are seeking to undermine the presidency of Donald Trump. They're interviewed by investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson, author of "Smear." 4:45 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 22 min.Deirdre McCloskey on SocialismAuthor and economics professor, Deirdre McCloskey, discussed whether it's humane to be a ... Author and economics professor, Deirdre McCloskey, discussed whether it's humane to be a socialist.
6:07 PM ESTApprox. 3 min.Grace Kennan Warnecke "Daughter of the Cold War"Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Grace Kennan Warnecke about ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Grace Kennan Warnecke about her childhood as the daughter of diplomat and historian George F. Kennan. 6:10 PM ESTApprox. 50 min.History Bookshelf Ronald ReaganBob Spitz recounted the life and presidency of Ronald Reagan. Bob Spitz recounted the life and presidency of Ronald Reagan. 7:00 PM ESTApprox. 24 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.
7:24 PM ESTApprox. 6 min.Laura Wides-Munoz, "The Making of a Dream"Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Laura Wides-Munoz on ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Laura Wides-Munoz on immigration, DACA, and the status of DREAMers. 7:30 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Kathleen Hall Jamieson, "Cyber-War"Political communication scholar Kathleen Hall Jamieson examined Russian efforts to impact the 2016 ... Political communication scholar Kathleen Hall Jamieson examined Russian efforts to impact the 2016 election. 8:34 PM ESTApprox. 11 min.Mark Leibovich "Big Game"Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Mark Leibovich about the ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Mark Leibovich about the current challenges facing the NFL.
8:45 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.John Carlin, "Dawn of the Code War"John Carlin, former Assistant Attorney General for National Security, talked about the cyber ... John Carlin, former Assistant Attorney General for National Security, talked about the cyber threats facing the U.S. today. 10:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words DeRay Mckesson, "On the Other Side of Freedom"Activist and Pod Save the People podcast host DeRay Mckesson reflected on his work with Black ... Activist and Pod Save the People podcast host DeRay Mckesson reflected on his work with Black Lives Matter and offered the framework he believes will move social justice activism forward. He's interviewed by NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson. 11:00 PM ESTApprox. 46 min.Joseph Kelly, "Marooned"Joseph Kelly, literature professor at the College of Charleston, provided a history of the ... Joseph Kelly, literature professor at the College of Charleston, provided a history of the Jamestown colony.
11:46 PM ESTApprox. 14 min.Wil Haygood, "Tigerland"Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Wil Haygood about Columbus, ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Wil Haygood about Columbus, Ohio, during the Civil Rights era.
Sunday, December 23
12:00 AM ESTApprox. 52 min.Welcome Address and Keynote Address by Patricia SmithWell-Read Black Girl founder, Glory Edim, delivered the welcome address followed by a keynote ... Well-Read Black Girl founder, Glory Edim, delivered the welcome address followed by a keynote address by poet and activist Patricia Smith. 12:52 AM ESTApprox. 54 min.Creating the Well-Read Black Girl AnthologyEditor Glory Edim and contributors Mahogany Browne, Renee Watson, Veronica Chambers, Carla ... Editor Glory Edim and contributors Mahogany Browne, Renee Watson, Veronica Chambers, Carla Bruce-Eddings, and Bsrat Mezghebe talked about the "Well-Read Black Girl Anthology." 1:46 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.Writing For and About Black GirlsYoung adult authors Renee Watson, Ibi Zoboi, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Olugbemisola ... Young adult authors Renee Watson, Ibi Zoboi, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich talk about their work.
2:41 AM ESTApprox. 59 min.Uncovering the Legacies of Black WomenAuthors Blair Imani, Nafissa Thompson-Spires, Bridgett Davis, and Camille Acker talked about the ... Authors Blair Imani, Nafissa Thompson-Spires, Bridgett Davis, and Camille Acker talked about the importance of writing about overlooked figures in American history. 3:40 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Discussion on James Baldwin's "If Beale Street Could Talk"Actress Ebony Obsidian, Princeton University professor Imani Perry, and novelist Jacqueline ... Actress Ebony Obsidian, Princeton University professor Imani Perry, and novelist Jacqueline Woodson talked about the importance of James Baldwin's "If Beale Street Could Talk." 4:45 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Oren Cass, "The Once and Future Worker"Oren Cass of the Manhattan Institute took a critical look at U.S. labor and economic policies and ... Oren Cass of the Manhattan Institute took a critical look at U.S. labor and economic policies and suggested ways to improve them.
5:50 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.Tim Wu, "The Curse of Bigness"Tim Wu questioned whether Big Tech, Big Pharma, and other corporations that are "too big to fail," ... Tim Wu questioned whether Big Tech, Big Pharma, and other corporations that are "too big to fail," should be broken apart. 7:01 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.Susan Faludi, "In the Dark Room"Susan Faludi discussed her book, "In the Darkroom," which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Susan Faludi discussed her book, "In the Darkroom," which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. 8:10 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Steve Hilton, "Positive Populism"Fox News host Steve Hilton examined what populism stands for and how he thinks it can have a ... Fox News host Steve Hilton examined what populism stands for and how he thinks it can have a positive impact on the lives of Americans.
9:20 AM ESTApprox. 10 min.Ralph Nader, "To the Ramparts"Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Ralph Nader about the current ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Ralph Nader about the current political climate. 9:30 AM ESTApprox. 45 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." 10:15 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 16 min.Shane Bauer, "American Prison"Mother Jones senior reporter Shane Bauer offered an inside look at American prisons after spending ... Mother Jones senior reporter Shane Bauer offered an inside look at American prisons after spending 4 months working undercover as a corrections officer in a Louisiana prison.
11:31 AM ESTApprox. 30 min.Rep. Jackie Speier, "Undaunted"Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) talked about her memoir, "Undaunted: Surviving Jonestown, Summoning ... Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) talked about her memoir, "Undaunted: Surviving Jonestown, Summoning Courage, and Fighting Back." 12:01 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words David Bossie & Corey Lewandowski, "Trump's Enemies"Citizens United's David Bossie & fmr. Trump Campaign manager Corey Lewandowski argued that ... Citizens United's David Bossie & fmr. Trump Campaign manager Corey Lewandowski argued that Washington bureaucrats are seeking to undermine the presidency of Donald Trump. They're interviewed by investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson, author of "Smear." 1:01 PM ESTApprox. 46 min.Ashley Farmer, "Remaking Black Power"Ashley Farmer, author of "Remaking Black Power," talked about her book and the #MeToo movement. Ashley Farmer, author of "Remaking Black Power," talked about her book and the #MeToo movement.
1:47 PM ESTApprox. 43 min.Stanley McChrystal, "Leaders"Retired General Stanley McChrystal profiled 13 leaders and the lessons learned from each. Retired General Stanley McChrystal profiled 13 leaders and the lessons learned from each. 2:30 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.Douglas Mastriano, "Thunder in the Argonne"Douglas Mastriano talked about the defense of the Argonne Forest and Meuse River Valley by Gen. ... Douglas Mastriano talked about the defense of the Argonne Forest and Meuse River Valley by Gen. John Pershing and his Doughboys during World War One. 3:47 PM ESTApprox. 13 min.Michael Sokolove, "The Last Temptation of Rick Pitino"Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Michael Sokolove about the ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Michael Sokolove about the issues facing collegiate athletics.
4:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Deborah Blum, "The Poison Squad"Deborah Blum, director of the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT, reported on the science ... Deborah Blum, director of the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT, reported on the science behind and the development of food safety regulations in the United States. 5:01 PM ESTApprox. 57 min.Fox Butterfield, "In My Father's House"Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Fox Butterfield chronicled generations of criminal activity ... Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Fox Butterfield chronicled generations of criminal activity committed by the Bogle family. 5:58 PM ESTApprox. 45 min.David Priess, "How to Get Rid of a President"Former intelligence officer David Priess provided a history of the ways in which presidents have ... Former intelligence officer David Priess provided a history of the ways in which presidents have been removed from office.
6:43 PM ESTApprox. 17 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. 7:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Kristen Ghodsee, "Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism"Russian and European Studies professor Kristen Ghodsee explored whether women fare better ... Russian and European Studies professor Kristen Ghodsee explored whether women fare better economically under capitalism or socialism. 8:10 PM ESTApprox. 50 min.Karen Swallow Prior, "On Reading Well"Liberty University English professor Karen Prior talked about the value in reading great ... Liberty University English professor Karen Prior talked about the value in reading great literature.
9:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words DeRay Mckesson, "On the Other Side of Freedom"Activist and Pod Save the People podcast host DeRay Mckesson reflected on his work with Black ... Activist and Pod Save the People podcast host DeRay Mckesson reflected on his work with Black Lives Matter and offered the framework he believes will move social justice activism forward. He's interviewed by NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson. 10:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.Alan Alda, "If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?"Actor and author Alan Alda discussed his book, "If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My ... Actor and author Alan Alda discussed his book, "If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating." 11:11 PM ESTApprox. 4 min.Andrew Arnold, "Pocket Guide"Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Andrew Arnold about his ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Andrew Arnold about his "Pocket Guide to the US Constitution."
11:15 PM ESTApprox. 45 min.Mimi Swartz, "Ticker"Mimi Swartz discussed her book, "Ticker: The Quest to Create an Artificial Heart." Mimi Swartz discussed her book, "Ticker: The Quest to Create an Artificial Heart."
Monday, December 24
12:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words DeRay Mckesson, "On the Other Side of Freedom"Activist and Pod Save the People podcast host DeRay Mckesson reflected on his work with Black ... Activist and Pod Save the People podcast host DeRay Mckesson reflected on his work with Black Lives Matter and offered the framework he believes will move social justice activism forward. He's interviewed by NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson. 1:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Os Guinness, "Last Call for Liberty"Os Guinness discussed liberty and freedom in America. Os Guinness discussed liberty and freedom in America. 2:25 AM ESTApprox. 35 min.Maya Rao, "Great American Outpost"Minneapolis Star-Tribune staff writer Maya Rao talked about the oil boom in North Dakota and the ... Minneapolis Star-Tribune staff writer Maya Rao talked about the oil boom in North Dakota and the people who ventured there to capitalize on it.
3:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words DeRay Mckesson, "On the Other Side of Freedom"Activist and Pod Save the People podcast host DeRay Mckesson reflected on his work with Black ... Activist and Pod Save the People podcast host DeRay Mckesson reflected on his work with Black Lives Matter and offered the framework he believes will move social justice activism forward. He's interviewed by NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson. 4:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Peter Wallison, "Judicial Fortitude"American Enterprise Institute's Peter Wallison argued that the judiciary is partially responsible ... American Enterprise Institute's Peter Wallison argued that the judiciary is partially responsible for the administrative arm of the executive branch taking over the legislative role of Congress. 5:00 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.
6:00 AM ESTApprox. 54 min.Jeanne Marie Laskas, "To Obama"New York Times Magazine's Jeanne Marie Laskas discussed letters from Americans that President ... New York Times Magazine's Jeanne Marie Laskas discussed letters from Americans that President Obama received and responded to while in office. 6:54 AM ESTApprox. 6 min.Bruce Wolpe & Bryan Marshall, "The Committee"Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Bruce Wolpe and Bryan ... Book TV attended the National Press Club's Book Fair and interviewed Bruce Wolpe and Bryan Marshall about their book on the 111th congress. 7:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Charlotte Pence, "Where You Go"'Vice President Mike Pence's daughter Charlotte Pence shared important lessons she's learned from ... Vice President Mike Pence's daughter Charlotte Pence shared important lessons she's learned from her father. She's interviewed by Kate Brower, journalist and author of "First in Line: Presidents, Vice Presidents, and the Pursuit of Power."