Reel America Schedule

Week of December 7 through December 14

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, December 10
8:01 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.Lectures in History World War I CorrespondenceMount Marty University professor Richard Lofthus taught a class about World War I by examining the ... Mount Marty University professor Richard Lofthus taught a class about World War I by examining the correspondence of American Army Private John Warns, a farmer from a German-American family near Wentworth, South Dakota. Mount Marty University is located in Yankton, South Dakota. 8:56 AM ESTApprox. 35 min.The Presidency American Famine Relief to Russia, 1891-92The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch, Iowa, hosted a conference marking the ... The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch, Iowa, hosted a conference marking the centennial of American relief efforts to famine-stricken Russia. In this talk, Stanford University Ph.D. student Olga Ovcharskaia looked back at a previous Russian famine from 1891-92. 9:31 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.The Presidency Doris Kearns Goodwin Presidential Papers DonationThe University of Texas at Austin's Briscoe Center for American History acquired the papers of ... The University of Texas at Austin's Briscoe Center for American History acquired the papers of presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and her late husband Richard Goodwin. Ms. Goodwin talked about the collection, and what it adds to understanding the 1960s and the presidency. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library hosted this event.
10:41 AM ESTApprox. 20 min.Reel America A Day with the FBI - 1951This video created by Columbia Pictures in 1951 showed the duties of an FBI employee, including ... This video created by Columbia Pictures in 1951 showed the duties of an FBI employee, including recordkeeping, fingerprinting, lab operations, and training for field agents. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies. 11:01 AM ESTApprox. 56 min.Lectures in History World War I CorrespondenceMount Marty University professor Richard Lofthus taught a class about World War I by examining the ... Mount Marty University professor Richard Lofthus taught a class about World War I by examining the correspondence of American Army Private John Warns, a farmer from a German-American family near Wentworth, South Dakota. Mount Marty University is located in Yankton, South Dakota. 11:57 AM ESTApprox. 33 min.The Presidency American Famine Relief to Russia, 1891-92The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch, Iowa, hosted a conference marking the ... The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch, Iowa, hosted a conference marking the centennial of American relief efforts to famine-stricken Russia. In this talk, Stanford University Ph.D. student Olga Ovcharskaia looked back at a previous Russian famine from 1891-92.
12:30 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 11 min.The Presidency Doris Kearns Goodwin Presidential Papers DonationThe University of Texas at Austin's Briscoe Center for American History acquired the papers of ... The University of Texas at Austin's Briscoe Center for American History acquired the papers of presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and her late husband Richard Goodwin. Ms. Goodwin talked about the collection, and what it adds to understanding the 1960s and the presidency. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library hosted this event. 1:41 PM ESTApprox. 20 min.Reel America A Day with the FBI - 1951This video created by Columbia Pictures in 1951 showed the duties of an FBI employee, including ... This video created by Columbia Pictures in 1951 showed the duties of an FBI employee, including recordkeeping, fingerprinting, lab operations, and training for field agents. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies. 2:01 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.National Museum of the Civil War Soldier - Battle of Fredericksburg & Marye's HeightsHistorian Frank O'Reilly discussed one of the most one-sided battles of the Civil War, the first ... Historian Frank O'Reilly discussed one of the most one-sided battles of the Civil War, the first battle of Fredericksburg & Marye's Heights. The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia, hosted this event.
3:31 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Elizabeth Borders, "The Stories The Stones Might Tell"Author Elizabeth Borders discussed the Chambers family and other pioneers of the Pikes Peak Region ... Author Elizabeth Borders discussed the Chambers family and other pioneers of the Pikes Peak Region in the late 1800s. Rock Ledge Ranch in Colorado Springs, Colorado, hosted this event. 4:36 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.James Richardson, "The Abolitionist's Journal"Author James Richardson shared his family's abolitionist story, starting with the journal of a ... Author James Richardson shared his family's abolitionist story, starting with the journal of a relative who served as chaplain to a Black Union regiment in the Civil War. Beers Books in Sacramento, California, hosted this event. 5:41 PM ESTApprox. 25 min.Reel America History of American Dance - 1956This 1956 video from the U.S. Information Agency showed the evolution and various styles of ... This 1956 video from the U.S. Information Agency showed the evolution and various styles of American dance throughout the nation's history. Reel America is an American History TV series comprised of archival films from throughout the twentieth century.
6:06 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Patrick Murphy, "The Irish in St. Louis"Author Patrick Murphy discussed St. Louis' earliest Irish immigrants and their complex ... Author Patrick Murphy discussed St. Louis' earliest Irish immigrants and their complex assimilation story. The Missouri History Museum in St. Louis hosted this event. 7:06 PM ESTApprox. 55 min.Shoeless Joe, the Babe and the Highly Unlikely 1918 Bethlehem Steel LeagueFormer pitcher and author Geoff Gehman discussed the Bethlehem Steel Baseball League's 1918 effort ... Former pitcher and author Geoff Gehman discussed the Bethlehem Steel Baseball League's 1918 effort to recruit big-time talent, including 'Shoeless" Joe Jackson, Babe Ruth, and others who took jobs at mills and shipbuilding plants to avoid the draft. The Historic Bethlehem Museum in Pennsylvania hosted this event. 8:01 PM ESTApprox. 55 min.Lectures in History World War I CorrespondenceMount Marty University professor Richard Lofthus taught a class about World War I by examining the ... Mount Marty University professor Richard Lofthus taught a class about World War I by examining the correspondence of American Army Private John Warns, a farmer from a German-American family near Wentworth, South Dakota. Mount Marty University is located in Yankton, South Dakota.
8:56 PM ESTApprox. 35 min.The Presidency American Famine Relief to Russia, 1891-92The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch, Iowa, hosted a conference marking the ... The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch, Iowa, hosted a conference marking the centennial of American relief efforts to famine-stricken Russia. In this talk, Stanford University Ph.D. student Olga Ovcharskaia looked back at a previous Russian famine from 1891-92. 9:31 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.The Presidency Doris Kearns Goodwin Presidential Papers DonationThe University of Texas at Austin's Briscoe Center for American History acquired the papers of ... The University of Texas at Austin's Briscoe Center for American History acquired the papers of presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and her late husband Richard Goodwin. Ms. Goodwin talked about the collection, and what it adds to understanding the 1960s and the presidency. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library hosted this event. 10:41 PM ESTApprox. 20 min.Reel America A Day with the FBI - 1951This video created by Columbia Pictures in 1951 showed the duties of an FBI employee, including ... This video created by Columbia Pictures in 1951 showed the duties of an FBI employee, including recordkeeping, fingerprinting, lab operations, and training for field agents. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies.
11:01 PM ESTApprox. 55 min.Lectures in History World War I CorrespondenceMount Marty University professor Richard Lofthus taught a class about World War I by examining the ... Mount Marty University professor Richard Lofthus taught a class about World War I by examining the correspondence of American Army Private John Warns, a farmer from a German-American family near Wentworth, South Dakota. Mount Marty University is located in Yankton, South Dakota. 11:56 PM ESTApprox. 34 min.The Presidency American Famine Relief to Russia, 1891-92The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch, Iowa, hosted a conference marking the ... The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch, Iowa, hosted a conference marking the centennial of American relief efforts to famine-stricken Russia. In this talk, Stanford University Ph.D. student Olga Ovcharskaia looked back at a previous Russian famine from 1891-92.
Sunday, December 11
12:30 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.The Presidency Doris Kearns Goodwin Presidential Papers DonationThe University of Texas at Austin's Briscoe Center for American History acquired the papers of ... The University of Texas at Austin's Briscoe Center for American History acquired the papers of presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and her late husband Richard Goodwin. Ms. Goodwin talked about the collection, and what it adds to understanding the 1960s and the presidency. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library hosted this event. 1:40 AM ESTApprox. 20 min.Reel America A Day with the FBI - 1951This video created by Columbia Pictures in 1951 showed the duties of an FBI employee, including ... This video created by Columbia Pictures in 1951 showed the duties of an FBI employee, including recordkeeping, fingerprinting, lab operations, and training for field agents. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies. 2:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.National Museum of the Civil War Soldier - Battle of Fredericksburg & Marye's HeightsHistorian Frank O'Reilly discussed one of the most one-sided battles of the Civil War, the first ... Historian Frank O'Reilly discussed one of the most one-sided battles of the Civil War, the first battle of Fredericksburg & Marye's Heights. The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia, hosted this event.
3:30 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Elizabeth Borders, "The Stories The Stones Might Tell"Author Elizabeth Borders discussed the Chambers family and other pioneers of the Pikes Peak Region ... Author Elizabeth Borders discussed the Chambers family and other pioneers of the Pikes Peak Region in the late 1800s. Rock Ledge Ranch in Colorado Springs, Colorado, hosted this event. 4:35 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.James Richardson, "The Abolitionist's Journal"Author James Richardson shared his family's abolitionist story, starting with the journal of a ... Author James Richardson shared his family's abolitionist story, starting with the journal of a relative who served as chaplain to a Black Union regiment in the Civil War. Beers Books in Sacramento, California, hosted this event. 5:40 AM ESTApprox. 25 min.Reel America History of American Dance - 1956This 1956 video from the U.S. Information Agency showed the evolution and various styles of ... This 1956 video from the U.S. Information Agency showed the evolution and various styles of American dance throughout the nation's history. Reel America is an American History TV series comprised of archival films from throughout the twentieth century.
6:05 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Patrick Murphy, "The Irish in St. Louis"Author Patrick Murphy discussed St. Louis' earliest Irish immigrants and their complex ... Author Patrick Murphy discussed St. Louis' earliest Irish immigrants and their complex assimilation story. The Missouri History Museum in St. Louis hosted this event. 7:05 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.Shoeless Joe, the Babe and the Highly Unlikely 1918 Bethlehem Steel LeagueFormer pitcher and author Geoff Gehman discussed the Bethlehem Steel Baseball League's 1918 effort ... Former pitcher and author Geoff Gehman discussed the Bethlehem Steel Baseball League's 1918 effort to recruit big-time talent, including 'Shoeless" Joe Jackson, Babe Ruth, and others who took jobs at mills and shipbuilding plants to avoid the draft. The Historic Bethlehem Museum in Pennsylvania hosted this event. 8:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI, "The Scheme"Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) argued that conservatives used corporate and special interest money ... Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) argued that conservatives used corporate and special interest money to gain control of federal court system. Charter Books in Newport, Rhode Island, hosted this event.
9:15 AM ESTApprox. 45 min.Martin Dugard, "Taking Berlin"Bestselling author Martin Dugard talked about the taking of Berlin in April 1945 by Allied Forces ... Bestselling author Martin Dugard talked about the taking of Berlin in April 1945 by Allied Forces toward the end of World War II. Mr. Dugard is also the co-author of several historical fiction books with Bill O'Reilly. This event was hosted by Barnes & Noble in Aliso Viejo, California. 10:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Steve Case, "The Rise of the Rest"Entrepreneur & AOL co-founder Steve Case talked about his efforts to create start up ... Entrepreneur & AOL co-founder Steve Case talked about his efforts to create start up opportunities, spur innovation & create jobs around the country. He was interviewed by Atlantic Magazine CEO Nicholas Thompson. 11:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI, "The Scheme"Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) argued that conservatives used corporate and special interest money ... Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) argued that conservatives used corporate and special interest money to gain control of federal court system. Charter Books in Newport, Rhode Island, hosted this event.
12:15 PM ESTApprox. 45 min.Martin Dugard, "Taking Berlin"Bestselling author Martin Dugard talked about the taking of Berlin in April 1945 by Allied Forces ... Bestselling author Martin Dugard talked about the taking of Berlin in April 1945 by Allied Forces toward the end of World War II. Mr. Dugard is also the co-author of several historical fiction books with Bill O'Reilly. This event was hosted by Barnes & Noble in Aliso Viejo, California. 1:00 PM ESTApprox. 59 min.After Words Steve Case, "The Rise of the Rest"Entrepreneur & AOL co-founder Steve Case talked about his efforts to create start up ... Entrepreneur & AOL co-founder Steve Case talked about his efforts to create start up opportunities, spur innovation & create jobs around the country. He was interviewed by Atlantic Magazine CEO Nicholas Thompson. 1:59 PM ESTApprox. 51 min.Gal Beckerman, "The Quiet Before"New York Times Book Review editor Gal Beckerman looked at how social movements are started ... New York Times Book Review editor Gal Beckerman looked at how social movements are started throughout history to present day.
2:50 PM ESTApprox. 55 min.Frye Gaillard & Cynthia Tucker, "The Southernization of America"Authors Frye Gaillard and Cynthia Tucker explored the South's influence on American politics. Authors Frye Gaillard and Cynthia Tucker explored the South's influence on American politics. 3:45 PM ESTApprox. 49 min.Author Discussion on Plea BargainingAuthors Dan Canon and Carrisa Hessick argued that plea bargaining undermines real justice in ... Authors Dan Canon and Carrisa Hessick argued that plea bargaining undermines real justice in America. 4:34 PM ESTApprox. 56 min.Author Discussion on the History of American CemeteriesAuthors Greg Melville and Lee Ann Gardner spoke about the history of cemeteries in America. Authors Greg Melville and Lee Ann Gardner spoke about the history of cemeteries in America.
5:30 PM ESTApprox. 34 min.Michael Shermer, "Giving the Devil His Due"Michael Shermer, founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, discussed his collection of writings on ... Michael Shermer, founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, discussed his collection of writings on free speech, religion, politics, and controversial intellectuals. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Las Vegas. 6:04 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 27 min.Nick Adams, "The Most Dangerous President in History"Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness founder Nick Adams argued that Joe Biden has an ... Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness founder Nick Adams argued that Joe Biden has an agenda to destroy freedom in America. This event was hosted by the Women's National Republican Club in New York City. 7:31 PM ESTApprox. 30 min."The January 6, 2021 Tapes"Pushkin Industries Vice President Brendan Newnam discussed "The January 6th Tapes, " the 20-hour ... Pushkin Industries Vice President Brendan Newnam discussed "The January 6th Tapes, " the 20-hour unabridged audiobook of the House Jan. 6 Select Committee hearings about the 2021 riot at the Capitol. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and the winners of various 2022 book prizes.
8:01 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI, "The Scheme"Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) argued that conservatives used corporate and special interest money ... Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) argued that conservatives used corporate and special interest money to gain control of federal court system. Charter Books in Newport, Rhode Island, hosted this event. 9:15 PM ESTApprox. 45 min.Martin Dugard, "Taking Berlin"Bestselling author Martin Dugard talked about the taking of Berlin in April 1945 by Allied Forces ... Bestselling author Martin Dugard talked about the taking of Berlin in April 1945 by Allied Forces toward the end of World War II. Mr. Dugard is also the co-author of several historical fiction books with Bill O'Reilly. This event was hosted by Barnes & Noble in Aliso Viejo, California. 10:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Steve Case, "The Rise of the Rest"Entrepreneur & AOL co-founder Steve Case talked about his efforts to create start up ... Entrepreneur & AOL co-founder Steve Case talked about his efforts to create start up opportunities, spur innovation & create jobs around the country. He was interviewed by Atlantic Magazine CEO Nicholas Thompson.
11:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI, "The Scheme"Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) argued that conservatives used corporate and special interest money ... Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) argued that conservatives used corporate and special interest money to gain control of federal court system. Charter Books in Newport, Rhode Island, hosted this event.
Monday, December 12
12:15 AM ESTApprox. 45 min.Martin Dugard, "Taking Berlin"Bestselling author Martin Dugard talked about the taking of Berlin in April 1945 by Allied Forces ... Bestselling author Martin Dugard talked about the taking of Berlin in April 1945 by Allied Forces toward the end of World War II. Mr. Dugard is also the co-author of several historical fiction books with Bill O'Reilly. This event was hosted by Barnes & Noble in Aliso Viejo, California. 1:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.After Words Steve Case, "The Rise of the Rest"Entrepreneur & AOL co-founder Steve Case talked about his efforts to create start up ... Entrepreneur & AOL co-founder Steve Case talked about his efforts to create start up opportunities, spur innovation & create jobs around the country. He was interviewed by Atlantic Magazine CEO Nicholas Thompson. 2:01 AM ESTApprox. 51 min.Gal Beckerman, "The Quiet Before"New York Times Book Review editor Gal Beckerman looked at how social movements are started ... New York Times Book Review editor Gal Beckerman looked at how social movements are started throughout history to present day.
2:52 AM ESTApprox. 54 min.Frye Gaillard & Cynthia Tucker, "The Southernization of America"Authors Frye Gaillard and Cynthia Tucker explored the South's influence on American politics. Authors Frye Gaillard and Cynthia Tucker explored the South's influence on American politics. 3:46 AM ESTApprox. 49 min.Author Discussion on Plea BargainingAuthors Dan Canon and Carrisa Hessick argued that plea bargaining undermines real justice in ... Authors Dan Canon and Carrisa Hessick argued that plea bargaining undermines real justice in America. 4:35 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.Author Discussion on the History of American CemeteriesAuthors Greg Melville and Lee Ann Gardner spoke about the history of cemeteries in America. Authors Greg Melville and Lee Ann Gardner spoke about the history of cemeteries in America.
5:30 AM ESTApprox. 30 min.Michael Shermer, "Giving the Devil His Due"Michael Shermer, founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, discussed his collection of writings on ... Michael Shermer, founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, discussed his collection of writings on free speech, religion, politics, and controversial intellectuals. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Las Vegas. 6:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Nick Adams, "The Most Dangerous President in History"Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness founder Nick Adams argued that Joe Biden has an ... Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness founder Nick Adams argued that Joe Biden has an agenda to destroy freedom in America. This event was hosted by the Women's National Republican Club in New York City. 7:30 AM ESTApprox. 30 min."The January 6, 2021 Tapes"Pushkin Industries Vice President Brendan Newnam discussed "The January 6th Tapes, " the 20-hour ... Pushkin Industries Vice President Brendan Newnam discussed "The January 6th Tapes, " the 20-hour unabridged audiobook of the House Jan. 6 Select Committee hearings about the 2021 riot at the Capitol. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and the winners of various 2022 book prizes.