Reel America Schedule

Week of February 22 through February 29

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, February 22
8:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Yuval Levin, "A Time to Build"American Enterprise Institute director Yuval Levin offered his thoughts on how Americans can ... American Enterprise Institute director Yuval Levin offered his thoughts on how Americans can rebuild commitment to their communities and institutions. 9:00 AM ESTApprox. 56 min.Jane Kleeb, "Harvest the Vote"Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb offered her thoughts on how the Democratic Party can ... Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb offered her thoughts on how the Democratic Party can win back rural voters. 9:56 AM ESTApprox. 4 min.What Are You Reading with Representative Abigail SpanbergerRep. Abigail Spanberger shares her reading list with Book TV. Rep. Abigail Spanberger shares her reading list with Book TV.
10:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.William Wheeler, "State of War"Journalist William Wheeler talked about the rise and spread of MS-13, a gang founded in Los ... Journalist William Wheeler talked about the rise and spread of MS-13, a gang founded in Los Angeles in the 1980s by immigrants from El Salvador. 11:00 AM ESTApprox. 59 min.Bradford Kane, "Pitchfork Populism"Political analyst Bradford Kane offered his thoughts on the future of America's political ... Political analyst Bradford Kane offered his thoughts on the future of America's political landscape following the Trump presidency. 11:59 AM ESTApprox. 44 min.History Bookshelf Author Carl Hiassen on his Writing CareerAuthor and Miami Herald syndicated columnist Carl Hiaasen discussed his writing career. Author and Miami Herald syndicated columnist Carl Hiaasen discussed his writing career.
12:43 PM ESTApprox. 46 min.History Bookshelf Susan Orlean, "The Library Book"Author and New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean recounted the Los Angeles Public Library Fire of ... Author and New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean recounted the Los Angeles Public Library Fire of 1986. 1:29 PM ESTApprox. 46 min.History Bookshelf Tim Harford, "Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy"Author and journalist Tim Harford looked at the inventions that have had the greatest impact on ... Author and journalist Tim Harford looked at the inventions that have had the greatest impact on today's economy. 2:15 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Anna Wiener, "Uncanny Valley"Technology reporter Anna Wiener recalled her experiences working for tech start-ups in San ... Technology reporter Anna Wiener recalled her experiences working for tech start-ups in San Francisco.
3:30 PM ESTApprox. 45 min.Samuel Woolley, "The Reality Game"Samuel Woolley discussed the origins of online disinformation and laid out a plan to combat it in ... Samuel Woolley discussed the origins of online disinformation and laid out a plan to combat it in the future. 4:15 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 36 min.National African American Read-In BreakfastBook TV presented coverage of the National African American Read-in, an event that promotes ... Book TV presented coverage of the National African American Read-in, an event that promotes literacy during Black History Month. 5:51 PM ESTApprox. 29 min.Christopher Knowlton, "Bubble in the Sun"Author Christopher Knowlton recounted the migration of millions of people to Florida in the 1920s ... Author Christopher Knowlton recounted the migration of millions of people to Florida in the 1920s and the development of the state's wetlands.
6:20 PM ESTApprox. 21 min.Interview with Kevin Merida, "The Fierce 44"Kevin Merida discussed his book "The Fierce 44: Black Americans Who Shook Up the World." Kevin Merida discussed his book "The Fierce 44: Black Americans Who Shook Up the World." 6:41 PM ESTApprox. 4 min.What Are You Reading with Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers R-WARep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers shares her reading list with Book TV. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers shares her reading list with Book TV. 6:45 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Mary Beth Norton, "1774"Colonial historian Mary Beth Norton looked at the year 1774, the lead-up to and the beginning of ... Colonial historian Mary Beth Norton looked at the year 1774, the lead-up to and the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
8:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Layla Saad, "Me and White Supremacy""Good Ancestor" podcast host Layla Saad addressed the issue of white supremacy and racial ... "Good Ancestor" podcast host Layla Saad addressed the issue of white supremacy and racial injustice. 9:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Washington Journal F.H. Buckley, "American Secession"George Mason University professor F.H. Buckley examined the possibility of states exiting the ... George Mason University professor F.H. Buckley examined the possibility of states exiting the Union. 10:00 PM ESTApprox. 50 min.After Words Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, "Tightrope"Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues ... Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues facing the working-class in rural America. They were interviewed by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR).
10:50 PM ESTApprox. 50 min.John Tierney, "The Power of Bad"Science writer John Tierney argued that our brains are wired to focus on what's bad rather than ... Science writer John Tierney argued that our brains are wired to focus on what's bad rather than what is good. 11:40 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 19 min.Diane Rehm, " When My Time Comes"Radio host Diane Rehm offered her thoughts on end-of-life care. Radio host Diane Rehm offered her thoughts on end-of-life care.
Sunday, February 23
12:59 AM ESTApprox. 57 min.Michael Lind, "The New Class War"University of Texas professor Michael Lind argued that democracies are being unraveled by a new ... University of Texas professor Michael Lind argued that democracies are being unraveled by a new class war. 1:56 AM ESTApprox. 4 min.What Are You Reading with Representative Abigail SpanbergerRep. Abigail Spanberger shares her reading list with Book TV. Rep. Abigail Spanberger shares her reading list with Book TV. 2:00 AM ESTApprox. 46 min.History Bookshelf Author Discussion on the 2020 Presidential CampaignAuthor and political consultant Frank Luntz and New York Times columnist Bret Stephens weighed in ... Author and political consultant Frank Luntz and New York Times columnist Bret Stephens weighed in on the 2020 presidential election.
2:46 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 24 min.Kim Ghattas, "Black Wave"Kim Ghattas, who covered the Middle East for the BBC and the Financial Times for twenty years, ... Kim Ghattas, who covered the Middle East for the BBC and the Financial Times for twenty years, talked about the decades-long rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia. 4:10 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Wilfred McClay, "Land of Hope"University of Oklahoma history professor Wilfred McClay provided a one-volume history of the ... University of Oklahoma history professor Wilfred McClay provided a one-volume history of the United States. 5:30 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Erika Lee, "America for Americans"Erika Lee, director of the Immigration History Center at the University of Minnesota, looked at ... Erika Lee, director of the Immigration History Center at the University of Minnesota, looked at xenophobia throughout American history.
7:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 21 min.Peter Andreas, "Killer High"Brown University's Peter Andreas talked about the relationship between six drugs - alcohol, ... Brown University's Peter Andreas talked about the relationship between six drugs - alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, opium, amphetamines, and cocaine - and war. 8:21 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 39 min.National African American Read-In BreakfastBook TV presented coverage of the National African American Read-in, an event that promotes ... Book TV presented coverage of the National African American Read-in, an event that promotes literacy during Black History Month. 10:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Brian Fitzpatrick, "The Conservative Case for Class Actions"Vanderbilt University professor Brian Fitzpatrick offered his thoughts on class action lawsuits. Vanderbilt University professor Brian Fitzpatrick offered his thoughts on class action lawsuits.
11:15 AM ESTApprox. 45 min.Kate Aronoff, "We Own the Future"Journalist Kate Aronoff discussed the history of socialism and what democratic socialism might ... Journalist Kate Aronoff discussed the history of socialism and what democratic socialism might look like in America. 12:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Sally Pipes, "False Premise, False Promise"Pacific Research Institute president Sally Pipes made the argument against Medicare for all in her ... Pacific Research Institute president Sally Pipes made the argument against Medicare for all in her book. 1:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.April Ryan, "Under Fire"White House reporter April Ryan provided an inside look at covering the Trump Administration. White House reporter April Ryan provided an inside look at covering the Trump Administration.
2:10 PM ESTApprox. 50 min.History Bookshelf Author Discussion on the President and the MediaAuthor and ABC News chief legal analyst Dan Abrams; Los Angeles Times executive editor Norman ... Author and ABC News chief legal analyst Dan Abrams; Los Angeles Times executive editor Norman Pearlstine; and former Fox and CBS News president Van Gordon Sauter examined the relationship between the executive branch and the media. 3:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Michael Rubin & Brian Katulis, "Seven Pillars"Michael Rubin (AEI) and Brian Katulis (Center for American Progress) talked about instability in ... Michael Rubin (AEI) and Brian Katulis (Center for American Progress) talked about instability in the Middle East and where U.S. actions against Iran may lead. 4:15 PM ESTApprox. 46 min.Rashid Khalidi, "The Hundred Years' War on Palestine"Columbia University's Rashid Khalidi talked about the history of the Israel-Palestine Conflict ... Columbia University's Rashid Khalidi talked about the history of the Israel-Palestine Conflict from 1917-2017.
5:01 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 24 min.Kathryn Sullivan, "Handprints on Hubble"Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan recalled her career NASA, including being the first woman to walk in ... Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan recalled her career NASA, including being the first woman to walk in space. 6:25 PM ESTApprox. 50 min.John Tierney, "The Power of Bad"Science writer John Tierney argued that our brains are wired to focus on what's bad rather than ... Science writer John Tierney argued that our brains are wired to focus on what's bad rather than what is good. 7:15 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 23 min.Kim Ghattas, "Black Wave"Kim Ghattas, who covered the Middle East for the BBC and the Financial Times for twenty years, ... Kim Ghattas, who covered the Middle East for the BBC and the Financial Times for twenty years, talked about the decades-long rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
8:38 PM ESTApprox. 22 min.Interview with Kevin Merida, "The Fierce 44"Kevin Merida discussed his book "The Fierce 44: Black Americans Who Shook Up the World." Kevin Merida discussed his book "The Fierce 44: Black Americans Who Shook Up the World." 9:00 PM ESTApprox. 50 min.After Words Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, "Tightrope"Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues ... Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues facing the working-class in rural America. They were interviewed by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR). 9:50 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 12 min.History Bookshelf Vincent Brown, "Tacky's Revolt"Harvard University history professor Vincent Brown chronicled the 18th century slave revolt that ... Harvard University history professor Vincent Brown chronicled the 18th century slave revolt that took place in Jamaica, known as 'Tacky's Revolt.'
11:02 PM ESTApprox. 58 min.Washington Journal F.H. Buckley, "American Secession"George Mason University professor F.H. Buckley examined the possibility of states exiting the ... George Mason University professor F.H. Buckley examined the possibility of states exiting the Union.
Monday, February 24
12:00 AM ESTApprox. 53 min.After Words Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, "Tightrope"Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues ... Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues facing the working-class in rural America. They were interviewed by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR). 12:53 AM ESTApprox. 2 min.What Are You Reading with Representative Will HurdRep. Will Hurd shares her reading list with Book TV. Rep. Will Hurd shares her reading list with Book TV. 12:55 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Charles Murray, "Human Diversity"Charles Murray explored the genetics and neuroscience of human differences. Charles Murray explored the genetics and neuroscience of human differences.
1:55 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Lachlan Markay and Asawin Suebsaeng, "Sinking in the Swamp"Daily Beast reporters Lachlan Markay and Asawin Suebsaeng discussed reporting on the Trump ... Daily Beast reporters Lachlan Markay and Asawin Suebsaeng discussed reporting on the Trump Administration. 3:00 AM ESTApprox. 50 min.After Words Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, "Tightrope"Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues ... Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues facing the working-class in rural America. They were interviewed by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR). 3:50 AM ESTApprox. 50 min.History Bookshelf Author Discussion on Partisan PoliticsAuthor and Atlantic magazine national correspondent James Fallow; former George W. Bush senior ... Author and Atlantic magazine national correspondent James Fallow; former George W. Bush senior adviser Karl Rove; and New York Times columnist Bret Stephens discussed partisan politics.
4:40 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Mary Beth Norton, "1774"Colonial historian Mary Beth Norton looked at the year 1774, the lead-up to and the beginning of ... Colonial historian Mary Beth Norton looked at the year 1774, the lead-up to and the beginning of the Revolutionary War. 6:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.James Mann, "The Great Rift"James Mann reported on the relationship between Colin Powell and Dick Cheney. The author dicussed ... James Mann reported on the relationship between Colin Powell and Dick Cheney. The author dicussed that the once close allies in the George H.W. Bush administration were at odds in the George W. Bush administration due to their contradictory thinking on terrorism and American foreign policy. 7:00 AM ESTApprox. 53 min.History Bookshelf Robert Wilson, "Barnum"Robert Wilson, editor of The American Scholar, recounted the life of 19th century showman P.T. ... Robert Wilson, editor of The American Scholar, recounted the life of 19th century showman P.T. Barnum, the co-founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus.
7:53 AM ESTApprox. 7 min.Jeanne Safer, "I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics"Psychotherapist Jeanne Safer discussed how political differences are hurting personal ... Psychotherapist Jeanne Safer discussed how political differences are hurting personal relationships and offers remedies to the problem.