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6:00 am CT Approx. 47 min. LIVE Open Phones John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker Telephone lines were open for comments on “which party do you trust on Medicare.” Telephone lines were open for comments on “which party do you trust on Medicare.” 5:00 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation A panel discussion was held on the concept of “freedom” and the differences between ... A panel discussion was held on the concept of “freedom” and the differences between freedom, privilege, and emancipation. African-American attitudes on feelings of entitlement and if earned freedoms have actually been achieved were also discussed. Topics included the three basic freedoms of movement (migration), religion, and expression and the price historically paid for those freedoms. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Christopher Paul Moore moderated.
“What Passes for Freedom: The 150th Year Celebration of Freedom” was a panel of the 14th annual Harlem Book Fair from the Langston Hughes Auditorium in the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. 		5:01 am CT Approx. 1 hr. Shenandoah Valley Campaigns of 1862 and 1864 Two historians talk about the Shenandoah Valley Campaigns of 1862 and 1864, which involved some of ... Two historians talk about the Shenandoah Valley Campaigns of 1862 and 1864, which involved some of the fiercest fighting of the War. This is the fourth in a series of sessions we’re airing from a conference organized by the Virginia Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission. The theme of this year’s gathering was Leadership and Generalship in the Civil War. 
The Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia hosted the conference, and this portion’s about an hour.
6:48 am CT Approx. 42 min. LIVE The Future of Medicare John McArdle; Brenda Sulick; Unidentified Speaker Brenda Sulick of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare talked about the ... Brenda Sulick of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare talked about the history and future of the social safety net. She talked about the specifics of the Medicare proposals of both the President and Paul Ryan, she offered criticism of the Romney/Ryan proposals, and she responded to President Obama’s Medicare savings in the Affordable Care Act. 6:15 am CT Approx. 18 min. Book Discussion on It's Okay to Say 'God' Tad Armstrong talked about his book, It’s Okay to Say "God": Prelude to a Constitutional ... Tad Armstrong talked about his book, It’s Okay to Say "God": Prelude to a Constitutional Renaissance. He responded to questions from students in the audience at the 19th annual Eagle Forum Collegians Leadership Summit from the Allison Auditorium of the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. 6:02 am CT Approx. 57 min. Q&A with Harold Holzer Harold Holzer; Brian Lamb; Unidentified Speaker Harold Holzer talked about his book Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great ... Harold Holzer talked about his book Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great Secession Winter 1860-1861 (Simon and Schuster; October 21, 2008). In his book about the presidential transition period of Abraham Lincoln, Mr. Holzer traces Lincoln’s actions in the four months between his 1860 election and his inauguration: a period when seven states seceded from the Union. Harold Holzer, co-chairman of the U.S. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and vice chairman of the Lincoln Forum, has authored, co-authored, or edited over 30 books on the Lincoln era.

This interview was conducted in the lobby of Washington’s historic Willard Hotel, where President-elect Lincoln and his family resided in the days leading up to the 1861 inauguration. Comparisons were made between President Lincoln and President-elect Barack Obama. Video clips were shown of Senator Barack Obama in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, on election night, November 4, 2008, and on February 10, 2007, announcing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president on the grounds of the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, where Abraham Lincoln delivered his “house divided” speech in 1858. A video clip was also shown Harold Holzer being interviewed in the Lincoln Bedroom for the “White House Week” programs.
7:33 am CT Approx. 48 min. LIVE Social Conservatism and Polarized Politics Jeffrey Bell; John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker The Weekly Standard’s Jeffery Bell talked about social conservatism and defended the ... The Weekly Standard’s Jeffery Bell talked about social conservatism and defended the necessity of polarized politics. Topics discussed included the sexual revolution and its existential political implications, the contrast that social conservatives must make within the political debate to draw distinctions between ideologies, marriage equality, and the Affordable Care Acts mandate of birth control without co-pay. 6:45 am CT Approx. 43 min. Book Discussion on The Party Is Over Michael Lofgren; Unidentified Speaker Mike Lofgren, former staff member of the Senate Budget Committee, recounts his 28-year career and ... Mike Lofgren, former staff member of the Senate Budget Committee, recounts his 28-year career and what he deems are the current dysfunctional aspects of the federal government and both political parties. The author, a one-time Republican, argues that corporate interests have infected the legislative process and affected the political thinking of the Republicans and Democrats. Mr. Lofgren responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics &Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. 7:00 am CT Approx. 29 min. USS Constitution Museum, Part 1 Anne Rand; Unidentified Speaker Each week American Artifacts takes viewers into archives, museums and historic sites around the ... Each week American Artifacts takes viewers into archives, museums and historic sites around the country. USS Constitution was launched in Boston in 1797 and named by President George Washington for the Constitution of the United States. The ship gained fame during the War of 1812, defeating British warships in three sea battles and earning the nickname "Old Ironsides. American History TV visited the USS Constitution Museum, located at the same pier in Boston where the ship is docked today. The museum’s president, Anne Grimes Rand, gave us a tour of some of the museum’s exhibits and artifacts, which trace the history of the ship from its construction, to its role in the in the War of 1812, to the present day.
8:22 am CT Approx. 37 min. LIVE Iran's Role in Syria John McArdle; Karim Sadjadpour; Unidentified Speaker Karim Sadjadpour of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace talked about how and why the ... Karim Sadjadpour of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace talked about how and why the Iranian regime is supporting the Syrian regime. Topics discussed included the shared contempt of Israel and the United States by both Syrian and Iran, why this shared enmity has deepened the Iranian and Syrian relationship, the roots of the relationship in the Iran-Iraq War, and how financially and tactically Iran is support Syria. 7:29 am CT Approx. 14 min. America, You Sexy Bitch Meghan McCain and Michael Ian Black talked about their book, America, You Sexy Bitch: A Love ... Meghan McCain and Michael Ian Black talked about their book, America, You Sexy Bitch: A Love Letter to Freedom. They were interviewed while at the annual book publishing trade show, Book Expo America, held June 4-7, 2012, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. 7:30 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 59 min. George Wallace, Presidential Contender Dan Carter and Joe Reed talked about the life and career of George C. Wallace, ... Dan Carter and Joe Reed talked about the life and career of George C. Wallace, Jr. (1919-1998) and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from in front of the Alabama Governor’s Mansion. Peggy Wallace Kennedy also commented from the foyer. He was a state attorney, legislator, judge, and a four-term governor. He became a national figure during the civil rights movement with his pro-segregation stance and sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1964, 1972, and 1976. In 1968 he ran as a third-party candidate, receiving 46 electoral votes and 13.5 percent of the popular vote. Dan Carter called him “the most influential loser” in 20th-century U.S. politics. Video clips were shown of news reels, campaign ads, news conferences, and speeches.
“The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History” is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics.
9:00 am CT Approx. 30 min. Newsmakers with Representative Marsha Blackburn Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), the Republican National Committee Platform Committee ... Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), the Republican National Committee Platform Committee co-chair, talked about the issues facing the formation of the party’s platform for its 2012 convention and issues related to the 2012 election.  7:43 am CT Approx. 1 min. USA Today Best-Sellers List 9:30 am CT Approx. 27 min. Presidential Campaign Memorabilia William Bird; Harry Rubenstein; Unidentified Speaker We take you behind-the-scenes at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for a ... We take you behind-the-scenes at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for a look at presidential campaign memorabilia dating from the time of George Washington’s inauguration up to the 2012 campaign. Our tour guides are political curators Harry Rubenstein and Larry Bird who scout the Democratic and Republican national conventions every four years, looking for just the right buttons, signs and novelty hats that will someday open a window for future historians into our times and politics.
9:31 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 36 min. Taxes and Foreign Policy Robert Merry; Grover Norquist; Unidentified Speaker Grover Norquist talked about U.S. tax laws and foreign policy. He also talked about the ... Grover Norquist talked about U.S. tax laws and foreign policy. He also talked about the choice of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as a Republican vice presidential candidate and his proposed budget plan. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience who often challenged his policy and tax proposals. 7:45 am CT Approx. 45 min. Book Discussion on The Little Red Guard: A Family Memoir Wenguang Huang, a native of northern China who is a Chicago-based writer and translator, talked ... Wenguang Huang, a native of northern China who is a Chicago-based writer and translator, talked about his book, The Little Red Guard: A Family Memoir. He was interviewed by Colin McMahon and responded to questions from members of the audience.
This was an event in the University Center’s Lake Room at the 2012 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest. 		9:59 am CT Approx. 35 min. The Civil War and Its Aftermath This week on The Civil War, the closing discussion from the U.S. Capitol Historical ... This week on The Civil War, the closing discussion from the U.S. Capitol Historical Society’s 2012 Civil War Symposium. Several of the symposium’s presenters take questions from the audience and offer their closing thoughts on the day’s topics, including the role of Congress during the war. They also discuss the end of the war and its immediate aftermath. Albany Law School professor Paul Finkelman moderates. This is about 35 minutes.
11:08 am CT Approx. 2 min. Mayor Bloomberg and Rupert Murdoch on Immigration Policy Rupert Murdoch and Mayor Michael Boomberg offered advice to Mitt Romney’s presidential ... Rupert Murdoch and Mayor Michael Boomberg offered advice to Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign about immigration policy. Topics included the relationship between immigration and the economy, letting foreign college students stay in the U.S. after graduation, and the need for bipartisanship in Congress on addressing immigration issues. They also discussed gun violence. 8:31 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Book Discussion on A Fundamental Freedom David Lampo argues in his book that support for gay rights by the political right is in accordance ... David Lampo argues in his book that support for gay rights by the political right is in accordance with conservative ideologies of personal freedom and limited government. The author contends that social conservatives that refute this argument are hypocritical, but that rank-and-file Republicans are far more supportive of gay rights than commonly presumed. Mr. Lampo was joined in discussion by Michael Barone. They also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. John Samples moderated this Cate Institue Book Forum. 10:36 am CT Approx. 1 min. Major General George McClellan Statue Richard Smith; Unidentified Speaker Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about the statue in Washington, D.C., of Major General ... Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about the statue in Washington, D.C., of Major General George B. McClellan dedicated in 1907. Topics the military career of General McClellan and the history of the statue sculpted by Frederick MacMonnies.
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11:11 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. U.S.-Iran Relations Former State Department and United Nations officials talked about Iran’s nuclear program, ... Former State Department and United Nations officials talked about Iran’s nuclear program, the U.S.-Iran relationship, Israel, and recent U.S. sanctions agains Iran’s energy, shipping and financial sector. All the panelists agreed that agreed that U.S.-Iran relations were at their worst-ever. Ms. Abdo stressed in her remarks the importance of viewing Iran in the context of the history of negotiations. Mr. Keiswetter, during questions from the audience, agreed that the real issue between the U.S. and Iran is not Iran’s nuclear arms program but rather strategic control of the Persian Gulf. 10:00 am CT Approx. 57 min. Book Discussion on The People's Pension Eric Laursen; Unidentified Speaker Eric Laursen talked about the debate over Social Security since the early 1980s and argued that in ... Eric Laursen talked about the debate over Social Security since the early 1980s and argued that in order to preserve the decades-old support system it may be necessary to remove it from the control of the federal government. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the 14th and V Street Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C. 10:38 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Life and Career of Former House Speaker Thomas O'Neill Two-thousand-twelve marks what would have been the 100th birthday of former U.S. House Speaker and ... Two-thousand-twelve marks what would have been the 100th birthday of former U.S. House Speaker and Massachusetts Democrat Thomas “Tip” O’Neill. A panel including three of Tip O’Neill’s children looked back at his life and career. MSNBC “Hardball” host Chris Matthews - who served as a press aide to Tip O’Neill in the 1980s - moderates the conversation. The Cambridge Public Library hosted this hour-and-20 minute event.
12:41 pm CT Approx. 1 min. Personal Liberties and Gun Rights David Martosko and Dave Kope spoke about personal freedoms and gun rights at the Independence ... David Martosko and Dave Kope spoke about personal freedoms and gun rights at the Independence Institute’s annual Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Party that the organization created in protest of what they call the growing “nanny state.” Topics included New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ban of the sale of any cup or bottle of sweetened drink larger than 16 fluid ounces, the recent Aurora, Colorado, movie theater shooting, and Second Amendment issues. 
The event was held in a tent at the Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, with many of the attendees smoking cigarettes and drinking beer. 		10:57 am CT Approx. 2 min. Summer Reading with Jennifer Bendery Jennifer Bendery; Unidentified Speaker Jennifer Bendery answered the question “What are you reading this summer?”
She was ... Jennifer Bendery answered the question “What are you reading this summer?”
She was interviewed in the C-SPAN studios on May 12, 2012. 		11:59 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. President Richard Nixon's Civil Rights Policies Dean Kotlowski; Unidentified Speaker This week, Salisbury University history professor Dean Kotlowski looks at President Richard ... This week, Salisbury University history professor Dean Kotlowski looks at President Richard Nixon’s Civil Rights policies. This week, Salisbury University history professor Dean Kotlowski looks at President Richard Nixon’s Civil Rights policies. Professor Kotlowski discusses the dichotomy of President Nixon’s conservative speeches and his liberal-leaning policies. This is an hour.
12:44 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. National Guard Spending Cuts Paul McHale and Steven Blum talked about the impact of sequestration on the National ... Paul McHale and Steven Blum talked about the impact of sequestration on the National Guard. Sequestration refers to across-the-board budget cuts agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and that take effect in January 2013 if Congress cannot agree on a budget. Both panelists agreed that sequestration would do great damage to the National Guard, in particular as the the guard’s role has evolved since the 1970's to include natural disaster response. The program includes questions from audience members. 11:00 am CT Approx. 59 min. After Words with Edward Conard Edward Conard; Michael Ettlinger; Unidentified Speaker Edward Conard makes the case that most commonly held beliefs for what caused the 2008 recession ... Edward Conard makes the case that most commonly held beliefs for what caused the 2008 recession are wrong. For example, he argues that predatory lending and Wall Street greed did not cause the collapse of the housing market. He also argues that income inequality and the tax policies of Republican administrations have been beneficial for all Americans. He debated his perspective on the American economy with Michael Ettlinger, the vice president of economic policy for the Center for American Progress. 1:15 pm CT Approx. 46 min. 59th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice A ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery honoring veterans of the Korean War. Defense ... A ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery honoring veterans of the Korean War. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks, as well as Korean War veterans. The event marks the 59th Anniversary of the Signing of the Armistice ending the Korean War in 1953. It’s about 45 minutes.
2:14 pm CT Approx. 42 min. The Future of Medicare John McArdle; Brenda Sulick; Unidentified Speaker Brenda Sulick of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare talked about the ... Brenda Sulick of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare talked about the history and future of the social safety net. She talked about the specifics of the Medicare proposals of both the President and Paul Ryan, she offered criticism of the Romney/Ryan proposals, and she responded to President Obama’s Medicare savings in the Affordable Care Act. 11:59 am CT Approx. 31 min. Book Discussion on Wealth and Poverty George Gilder; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Author and economist George Gilder talked about the new edition of his 1981 best-selling book, ... Author and economist George Gilder talked about the new edition of his 1981 best-selling book, Wealth and Poverty. He was interviewed while attending FreedomFest, which was held July 11-14, 2012, in Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. 2:01 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Senator Arlen Specter Oral History Interview, Part 5 Arlen Specter left the United States Senate in 2011 after a 30 year career. Soon afterwards, ... Arlen Specter left the United States Senate in 2011 after a 30 year career. Soon afterwards, he sat down for a series of extended oral history interviews with the Pennsylvania Cable Network. Specter reflects on events that take him from his Russian immigrant roots to his involvement in some of this country’s most momentous events - from his work on the Warren Commission investigating President Kennedy’s assassination to the Senate impeachment trial of President Clinton. We’re airing a selection of these interviews here on American History TV. In this excerpt, Specter talks about President Clinton’s impeachment, the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, and the subsequent Patriot Act and Iraq War. This program is about 90 minutes.
2:59 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. Personal Liberties and Gun Rights David Martosko and Dave Kope spoke about personal freedoms and gun rights at the Independence ... David Martosko and Dave Kope spoke about personal freedoms and gun rights at the Independence Institute’s annual Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Party that the organization created in protest of what they call the growing “nanny state.” Topics included New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ban of the sale of any cup or bottle of sweetened drink larger than 16 fluid ounces, the recent Aurora, Colorado, movie theater shooting, and Second Amendment issues. 
The event was held in a tent at the Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, with many of the attendees smoking cigarettes and drinking beer. 		12:31 pm CT Approx. 29 min. Book Discussion on Freedom Manifesto Steve Forbes; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Steve Forbes talked about his book, Freedom Manifesto: Why Free Markets Are Moral and Big ... Steve Forbes talked about his book, Freedom Manifesto: Why Free Markets Are Moral and Big Government Isn’t, a follow-up to his book, How Capitalism Will Save Us. He was interviewed while attending FreedomFest, which was held July 11-14, 2012, in Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. 3:34 pm CT Approx. 1 min. Emancipation Memorial Richard Smith; Unidentified Speaker Pre-dating the Lincoln Memorial by almost 50 years, the Emancipation Memorial in Washington, ... Pre-dating the Lincoln Memorial by almost 50 years, the Emancipation Memorial in Washington, DC’s Lincoln Park depicts the 16th president freeing a slave. Designed and sculpted by Thomas Ball, it was funded by money donated by freed African Americans. Frederick Douglass spoke at the monument’s dedication in 1876, and expressed some criticism about its design and symbolism. It is still controversial today.
Historian and author Richard Norton Smith narrates.
4:00 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. Mayor Bloomberg and Rupert Murdoch on Immigration Policy Rupert Murdoch and Mayor Michael Boomberg offered advice to Mitt Romney’s presidential ... Rupert Murdoch and Mayor Michael Boomberg offered advice to Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign about immigration policy. Topics included the relationship between immigration and the economy, letting foreign college students stay in the U.S. after graduation, and the need for bipartisanship in Congress on addressing immigration issues. They also discussed gun violence. 1:01 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 36 min. Book Discussion on Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control Medea Benjamin; Unidentified Speaker Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink, takes a critical look at the use of drones by the U.S. ... Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink, takes a critical look at the use of drones by the U.S. military and argues that targeted killings do not make us safer. Members of the audience also spoke out and Ms. Benjamin also responded to questions from members of the audience at Talking Leaves Bookstore in Buffalo, New York. 3:36 pm CT Approx. 46 min. Architecture and History David McCullough; Unidentified Speaker Next on American History TV, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough on architecture and ... Next on American History TV, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough on architecture and history. He talks about the influence of European culture on architects and architecture in the United States. He spoke to the American Institute of Architects National Convention in Washington DC in May. This is about fifty minutes.
5:01 pm CT Approx. 30 min. Newsmakers with Representative Marsha Blackburn Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), the Republican National Committee Platform Committee ... Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), the Republican National Committee Platform Committee co-chair, talked about the issues facing the formation of the party’s platform for its 2012 convention and issues related to the 2012 election.  2:43 pm CT Approx. 1 min. Summer Reading Tweets, 1 Unidentified Speaker Book TV’s followers on Twitter responded to the question “What are you reading this ... Book TV’s followers on Twitter responded to the question “What are you reading this summer?” 4:24 pm CT Approx. 5 min. Thomas Jefferson and Louisville Thomas Owen; Unidentified Speaker Louisville Metro Councilman Tom Owens talked about the history of Louisville and Thomas ... Louisville Metro Councilman Tom Owens talked about the history of Louisville and Thomas Jefferson’s ties to Kentucky. Jefferson never visited Louisville, but was the governor when Louisville was part of Virginia. He was interviewed at the statue of Thomas Jefferson in front of the Jefferon County Courthouse (now known as Louisville Metro Hall) in downtown Louisville. The statue by Moses Jacob Ezekiel, given to the city in 1901.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 8-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2.
5:33 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 25 min. Civics Education in Schools Retired Justice Sandra Day O Connor testified on her efforts to educate young people in civics ... Retired Justice Sandra Day O Connor testified on her efforts to educate young people in civics through her iCivics organization. Some of the other issues she addressed were state election of judges, public confidence in the judiciary, and cameras in the Supreme Court. When asked by Senator Leahy about displeasure among conservatives on Chief Justice Roberts' decision to uphold the health care law, she said the criticism was “unfortunate” and demonstrates citizens' “lack of understanding” about the judiciary. 2:45 pm CT Approx. 51 min. Book Discussion on Man of War Charlie Schroeder; Unidentified Speaker Author and actor Charlie Schroeder recounts his 15 months engaged in historical war reenactments ... Author and actor Charlie Schroeder recounts his 15 months engaged in historical war reenactments throughout the United States. They ranged from the Civil War’s Brooksville Raid to an imagined Stalingrad in Colorado and a manufactured Viet Cong village in Virginia. Mr. Schroeder responded to questions from members of the audience at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena, California. 4:31 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 23 min. 75th Anniversary of the Disappearance of Amelia Earhart Gar Schulin; Unidentified Speaker; White Wallenborn Seventy-five years ago, aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan went missing over the ... Seventy-five years ago, aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan went missing over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to circumnavigate the globe. Dr. White Wallenborn has spent more than 50 years researching Amelia Earhart, and next on American History TV, he shares his updated findings on her life and disappearance. The Fauquier Heritage Institute hosted this hour and 20 minute event.
7:00 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. Q&A with Walter Pincus Brian Lamb; Walter Pincus; Unidentified Speaker Walter Pincus talked about his career in journalism and some of his his recent writings on ... Walter Pincus talked about his career in journalism and some of his his recent writings on national security and defense issues. He detailed a couple of recent Pentagon projects he believes are examples of wasteful spending, such as a Huntsville, Alabama, Army band facility and an upgrade to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. He compared the amount spent on infrastructure money abroad to the amount spend domestically, saying that expenditures in the U.S. are more scrutinized and subject to budget cutbacks. He also related his role in the Valerie Plame investigation involving media leaks and the CIA, his reasons for getting a law degree in 2001, and reminisced about his experiences working for former Senator William Fullbright (D-AR).
Mr. Pincus' career began as a New York Times copy boy. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University in 1954 and served in the U.S. Army. He has worked for the Wall Street Journal, Washington Star, and New Republic, joining the Post in 1975. 		3:36 pm CT Approx. 8 min. Little, Brown and Company 175th Year Anniversary Book Party Michael Pietsch; Unidentified Speaker; David Young Little, Brown and Company held a party to celebrate their 175th anniversary as a publishing ... Little, Brown and Company held a party to celebrate their 175th anniversary as a publishing company. Publisher Michael Pietsch gave a short speech. The party was held at Studio 450 during the annual BookExpo America in New York City.  5:55 pm CT Approx. 5 min. King Louis XVI of France Thomas Owen; Unidentified Speaker Louisville Metro Councilman Tom Owens talked about the history of Louisville and the origins of ... Louisville Metro Councilman Tom Owens talked about the history of Louisville and the origins of the name. The settlement, founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark, was named after King Louis XVI of France, due to his support of the American Revolution. He was interviewed at the statue of King Louis XVI outside the Jefferson County Courthouse in downtown Louisville. The statue by French sculptor Achille-Joseph Valois was commissioned by the king’s daughter, Marie-Therese, and originally unveiled in Montpellier, France, about 1829. It was given to the city of Louisville by Montpellier, its French sister city, in 1967.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 8-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.
8:01 pm CT Approx. 41 min. U.S.-South Africa Relations Hillary Clinton; Unidentified Speaker Secretary Clinton spoke about U.S.-South Africa relations. She reaffirmed the position of the ... Secretary Clinton spoke about U.S.-South Africa relations. She reaffirmed the position of the U.S. in helping the African continent to reduce disease, poverty, and violent uprisings. She stressed the important partnership between the U.S. and South Africa in providing this relief to the continent. 3:45 pm CT Approx. 59 min. Book Discussion on The Lost Bank Kirsten Grind; Jon Talton; Unidentified Speaker Kirsten Grind talked about the collapse of Washington Mutual in 2008, the largest bank failure in ... Kirsten Grind talked about the collapse of Washington Mutual in 2008, the largest bank failure in U.S. history. Now writing for the Wall Street Journal, she had been a co-finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the issue for the Puget Sound Business Journal. Ms. Grind was interviewed on stage by Jon Talton and then responded to questions submitted by members of the audience at the Seattle Public Library. 6:01 pm CT Approx. 28 min. USS Constitution Museum, Part 1 Anne Rand; Unidentified Speaker Each week American Artifacts takes viewers into archives, museums and historic sites around the ... Each week American Artifacts takes viewers into archives, museums and historic sites around the country. USS Constitution was launched in Boston in 1797 and named by President George Washington for the Constitution of the United States. The ship gained fame during the War of 1812, defeating British warships in three sea battles and earning the nickname "Old Ironsides. American History TV visited the USS Constitution Museum, located at the same pier in Boston where the ship is docked today. The museum’s president, Anne Grimes Rand, gave us a tour of some of the museum’s exhibits and artifacts, which trace the history of the ship from its construction, to its role in the in the War of 1812, to the present day.
8:45 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. Impact and Future of American Technology Officers of technology companies discussed the impact and future of American technology on the ... Officers of technology companies discussed the impact and future of American technology on the world, including social media censorship in other countries and the use of Twitter during the XXX Olympiad. Walter Isaacson moderated.
This program of the Aspen Institute 19th Annual Summer Celebration Gala was held at the Greenwalk Pavilion. 		4:45 pm CT Approx. 13 min. Books That Shaped America Roberta Shaffer; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Roberta Shaffer gave a tour of the Library of Congress exhibit, “Books That Shaped ... Roberta Shaffer gave a tour of the Library of Congress exhibit, “Books That Shaped America.” The exhibit is of a list of 88 titles that influenced the nation. She talked about how the books were selected and the various ways of interacting with the list of books. 6:30 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 59 min. George Wallace, Presidential Contender Dan Carter and Joe Reed talked about the life and career of George C. Wallace, ... Dan Carter and Joe Reed talked about the life and career of George C. Wallace, Jr. (1919-1998) and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from in front of the Alabama Governor’s Mansion. Peggy Wallace Kennedy also commented from the foyer. He was a state attorney, legislator, judge, and a four-term governor. He became a national figure during the civil rights movement with his pro-segregation stance and sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1964, 1972, and 1976. In 1968 he ran as a third-party candidate, receiving 46 electoral votes and 13.5 percent of the popular vote. Dan Carter called him “the most influential loser” in 20th-century U.S. politics. Video clips were shown of news reels, campaign ads, news conferences, and speeches.
“The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History” is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics.
9:52 pm CT Approx. 6 min. Open Phones John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker Telephone lines were open for comments on “which party do you trust on Medicare.” Telephone lines were open for comments on “which party do you trust on Medicare.” 4:58 pm CT Approx. 1 min. Summer Reading with Representative John Lewis John Lewis; Unidentified Speaker Representative John Lewis (D-GA) responded to the questions, “What are you reading this ... Representative John Lewis (D-GA) responded to the questions, “What are you reading this summer?” The date and location of the interview are not revealed. 8:30 pm CT Approx. 27 min. Presidential Campaign Memorabilia William Bird; Harry Rubenstein; Unidentified Speaker We take you behind-the-scenes at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for a ... We take you behind-the-scenes at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for a look at presidential campaign memorabilia dating from the time of George Washington’s inauguration up to the 2012 campaign. Our tour guides are political curators Harry Rubenstein and Larry Bird who scout the Democratic and Republican national conventions every four years, looking for just the right buttons, signs and novelty hats that will someday open a window for future historians into our times and politics.
10:00 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. Q&A with Walter Pincus Brian Lamb; Walter Pincus; Unidentified Speaker Walter Pincus talked about his career in journalism and some of his his recent writings on ... Walter Pincus talked about his career in journalism and some of his his recent writings on national security and defense issues. He detailed a couple of recent Pentagon projects he believes are examples of wasteful spending, such as a Huntsville, Alabama, Army band facility and an upgrade to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. He compared the amount spent on infrastructure money abroad to the amount spend domestically, saying that expenditures in the U.S. are more scrutinized and subject to budget cutbacks. He also related his role in the Valerie Plame investigation involving media leaks and the CIA, his reasons for getting a law degree in 2001, and reminisced about his experiences working for former Senator William Fullbright (D-AR).
Mr. Pincus' career began as a New York Times copy boy. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University in 1954 and served in the U.S. Army. He has worked for the Wall Street Journal, Washington Star, and New Republic, joining the Post in 1975. 		5:00 pm CT Approx. 51 min. Book Discussion on If by Sea Richard Buchanan; George Daughn; Unidentified Speaker George Daughn talked about his book If by Sea: The Forging of the American Navy, from the ... George Daughn talked about his book If by Sea: The Forging of the American Navy, from the Revolution to the War of 1812. He contended that several Founding Fathers rejected the creation of a navy as overly expensive and increasing the likelihood that the U.S. would be drawn into the military conflicts of other nations. He said that these criticisms ended after the Navy proved its value in the War of 1812. Mr. Daughn then answered questions from members of the audience. 8:59 pm CT Approx. 29 min. USS Constitution Museum, Part 1 Anne Rand; Unidentified Speaker Each week American Artifacts takes viewers into archives, museums and historic sites around the ... Each week American Artifacts takes viewers into archives, museums and historic sites around the country. USS Constitution was launched in Boston in 1797 and named by President George Washington for the Constitution of the United States. The ship gained fame during the War of 1812, defeating British warships in three sea battles and earning the nickname "Old Ironsides. American History TV visited the USS Constitution Museum, located at the same pier in Boston where the ship is docked today. The museum’s president, Anne Grimes Rand, gave us a tour of some of the museum’s exhibits and artifacts, which trace the history of the ship from its construction, to its role in the in the War of 1812, to the present day.
11:01 pm CT Approx. 41 min. U.S.-South Africa Relations Hillary Clinton; Unidentified Speaker Secretary Clinton spoke about U.S.-South Africa relations. She reaffirmed the position of the ... Secretary Clinton spoke about U.S.-South Africa relations. She reaffirmed the position of the U.S. in helping the African continent to reduce disease, poverty, and violent uprisings. She stressed the important partnership between the U.S. and South Africa in providing this relief to the continent. 5:51 pm CT Approx. 1 min. New Books Being Published Unidentified Speaker 9:29 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 59 min. George Wallace, Presidential Contender Dan Carter and Joe Reed talked about the life and career of George C. Wallace, ... Dan Carter and Joe Reed talked about the life and career of George C. Wallace, Jr. (1919-1998) and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from in front of the Alabama Governor’s Mansion. Peggy Wallace Kennedy also commented from the foyer. He was a state attorney, legislator, judge, and a four-term governor. He became a national figure during the civil rights movement with his pro-segregation stance and sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1964, 1972, and 1976. In 1968 he ran as a third-party candidate, receiving 46 electoral votes and 13.5 percent of the popular vote. Dan Carter called him “the most influential loser” in 20th-century U.S. politics. Video clips were shown of news reels, campaign ads, news conferences, and speeches.
“The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History” is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics.
11:46 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 36 min. Lessons from President Calvin Coolidge for President Obama Economic experts talked about lessons from the Calvin Coolidge administration for President ... Economic experts talked about lessons from the Calvin Coolidge administration for President Obama. Among the issues they discussed were the middle class, tax policy, the budget deficit, the European debt crisis, and farm subsidies. They also responded to questions from the audience. 5:59 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. Book Discussion on Marijuana Gateway to Health William Grant; Unidentified Speaker; Clint Werner Clint Werner looks at the science and politics behind the medical marijuana movement (which he has ... Clint Werner looks at the science and politics behind the medical marijuana movement (which he has been covering since 1996). So far, 16 states have approved using marijuana for medical purposes but the federal government continues to oppose these measures. Mr. Werner responded to questions from members of the audience at the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. 11:29 pm CT Approx. 27 min. Presidential Campaign Memorabilia William Bird; Harry Rubenstein; Unidentified Speaker We take you behind-the-scenes at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for a ... We take you behind-the-scenes at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for a look at presidential campaign memorabilia dating from the time of George Washington’s inauguration up to the 2012 campaign. Our tour guides are political curators Harry Rubenstein and Larry Bird who scout the Democratic and Republican national conventions every four years, looking for just the right buttons, signs and novelty hats that will someday open a window for future historians into our times and politics.
1:22 am CT Approx. 6 min. Open Phones John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker Telephone lines were open for comments on “which party do you trust on Medicare.” Telephone lines were open for comments on “which party do you trust on Medicare.” 7:00 pm CT Approx. 31 min. Book Discussion on Wealth and Poverty George Gilder; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Author and economist George Gilder talked about the new edition of his 1981 best-selling book, ... Author and economist George Gilder talked about the new edition of his 1981 best-selling book, Wealth and Poverty. He was interviewed while attending FreedomFest, which was held July 11-14, 2012, in Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. 11:57 pm CT Approx. 1 min. Emancipation Memorial Richard Smith; Unidentified Speaker Pre-dating the Lincoln Memorial by almost 50 years, the Emancipation Memorial in Washington, ... Pre-dating the Lincoln Memorial by almost 50 years, the Emancipation Memorial in Washington, DC’s Lincoln Park depicts the 16th president freeing a slave. Designed and sculpted by Thomas Ball, it was funded by money donated by freed African Americans. Frederick Douglass spoke at the monument’s dedication in 1876, and expressed some criticism about its design and symbolism. It is still controversial today.
Historian and author Richard Norton Smith narrates.
1:31 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Rick Santorum on the 2012 Election Former Senator and Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum spoke at the Young ... Former Senator and Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum spoke at the Young America’s Foundation’s annual National Conservative Student conference. He said the “future of the republic is at stake” in the 2012 presidential election and accused the Obama administration of attacking religious liberty and assaulting American heritage. Following his remarks, he took questions on a wide range of topics, such as same-sex marriage, welfare reform, and abortion. 7:32 pm CT Approx. 29 min. Book Discussion on Freedom Manifesto Steve Forbes; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Steve Forbes talked about his book, Freedom Manifesto: Why Free Markets Are Moral and Big ... Steve Forbes talked about his book, Freedom Manifesto: Why Free Markets Are Moral and Big Government Isn’t, a follow-up to his book, How Capitalism Will Save Us. He was interviewed while attending FreedomFest, which was held July 11-14, 2012, in Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. 12:00 am CT Approx. 58 min. Book Discussion on Old Ironsides: Eagle of the Sea Sam Anthony; David Fitz-Enz; Unidentified Speaker Colonel Fitz-Enz (Ret.) talked about his book Old Ironsides: Eagle of the Sea, The Story of the ... Colonel Fitz-Enz (Ret.) talked about his book Old Ironsides: Eagle of the Sea, The Story of the USS Constitution, published by Taylor Trade Publishing. He described several battles that the USS Constitution engaged in during the War of 1812, including those with the HMS Guerriere, the HMS Macedonia, and the HMS Java. It was during the August 19, 1812, battle with the British frigate Guerriere that she earned the nickname “Old Ironsides.” After his presentation he responded to questions from members of the audience.
2:42 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. Aviation Security Issues Terrence Moran; John Pistole; Unidentified Speaker John Pistole talked about security issues in aviation. He also responded to questions from ... John Pistole talked about security issues in aviation. He also responded to questions from the audience.  8:01 pm CT Approx. 52 min. After Words with John Fund and Hans von Spakovsky The authors argue that there are serious problems with fraud and error within the U.S. election ... The authors argue that there are serious problems with fraud and error within the U.S. election system that require scrutiny and investigation. States need to reduce illegal votes, they say, by requiring voter identification, as well as election monitors. They made their case to the author of The Swing Vote, Linda Killian. 12:59 am CT Approx. 1 hr. Shenandoah Valley Campaigns of 1862 and 1864 Two historians talk about the Shenandoah Valley Campaigns of 1862 and 1864, which involved some of ... Two historians talk about the Shenandoah Valley Campaigns of 1862 and 1864, which involved some of the fiercest fighting of the War. This is the fourth in a series of sessions we’re airing from a conference organized by the Virginia Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission. The theme of this year’s gathering was Leadership and Generalship in the Civil War. 
The Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia hosted the conference, and this portion’s about an hour.
3:54 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Corporate Interests and the Judiciary Two state supreme court justices talked about the influence of corporate money on judicial ... Two state supreme court justices talked about the influence of corporate money on judicial elections and decisions. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. 8:55 pm CT Approx. 43 min. Book Discussion on The Party Is Over Michael Lofgren; Unidentified Speaker Mike Lofgren, former staff member of the Senate Budget Committee, recounts his 28-year career and ... Mike Lofgren, former staff member of the Senate Budget Committee, recounts his 28-year career and what he deems are the current dysfunctional aspects of the federal government and both political parties. The author, a one-time Republican, argues that corporate interests have infected the legislative process and affected the political thinking of the Republicans and Democrats. Mr. Lofgren responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics &Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. 2:00 am CT Approx. 57 min. Q&A with Harold Holzer Harold Holzer; Brian Lamb; Unidentified Speaker Harold Holzer talked about his book Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great ... Harold Holzer talked about his book Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great Secession Winter 1860-1861 (Simon and Schuster; October 21, 2008). In his book about the presidential transition period of Abraham Lincoln, Mr. Holzer traces Lincoln’s actions in the four months between his 1860 election and his inauguration: a period when seven states seceded from the Union. Harold Holzer, co-chairman of the U.S. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and vice chairman of the Lincoln Forum, has authored, co-authored, or edited over 30 books on the Lincoln era.

This interview was conducted in the lobby of Washington’s historic Willard Hotel, where President-elect Lincoln and his family resided in the days leading up to the 1861 inauguration. Comparisons were made between President Lincoln and President-elect Barack Obama. Video clips were shown of Senator Barack Obama in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, on election night, November 4, 2008, and on February 10, 2007, announcing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president on the grounds of the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, where Abraham Lincoln delivered his “house divided” speech in 1858. A video clip was also shown Harold Holzer being interviewed in the Lincoln Bedroom for the “White House Week” programs.
4:56 am CT Approx. 1 hr. Q&A with Walter Pincus Brian Lamb; Walter Pincus; Unidentified Speaker Walter Pincus talked about his career in journalism and some of his his recent writings on ... Walter Pincus talked about his career in journalism and some of his his recent writings on national security and defense issues. He detailed a couple of recent Pentagon projects he believes are examples of wasteful spending, such as a Huntsville, Alabama, Army band facility and an upgrade to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. He compared the amount spent on infrastructure money abroad to the amount spend domestically, saying that expenditures in the U.S. are more scrutinized and subject to budget cutbacks. He also related his role in the Valerie Plame investigation involving media leaks and the CIA, his reasons for getting a law degree in 2001, and reminisced about his experiences working for former Senator William Fullbright (D-AR).
Mr. Pincus' career began as a New York Times copy boy. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University in 1954 and served in the U.S. Army. He has worked for the Wall Street Journal, Washington Star, and New Republic, joining the Post in 1975. 		9:44 pm CT Approx. 15 min. Book Discussion on New Netherland and the Dutch Origins of American Religious Liberty Evan Haefeli; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Jonathan Haefeli talked about his book, New Netherland and the Dutch Origins of American ... Jonathan Haefeli talked about his book, New Netherland and the Dutch Origins of American Religious Liberty, examining the influence of the Dutch on religious liberty in the United States. The interview, part of Book TV’s college series, was recorded in the King’s College Room in Columbia University’s Low Library. 2:59 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Senator Arlen Specter Oral History Interview, Part 5 Arlen Specter left the United States Senate in 2011 after a 30 year career. Soon afterwards, ... Arlen Specter left the United States Senate in 2011 after a 30 year career. Soon afterwards, he sat down for a series of extended oral history interviews with the Pennsylvania Cable Network. Specter reflects on events that take him from his Russian immigrant roots to his involvement in some of this country’s most momentous events - from his work on the Warren Commission investigating President Kennedy’s assassination to the Senate impeachment trial of President Clinton. We’re airing a selection of these interviews here on American History TV. In this excerpt, Specter talks about President Clinton’s impeachment, the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, and the subsequent Patriot Act and Iraq War. This program is about 90 minutes.
10:00 pm CT Approx. 57 min. Book Discussion on Kill the Messenger Maria Armoudian; Unidentified Speaker Maria Armoudian, author of Kill the Messenger, talked about the positive and negative role ... Maria Armoudian, author of Kill the Messenger, talked about the positive and negative role that the media plays in global events. Examples she gave of how crises were fomented by the media included genocidal situations. She responded to questions from members of the audience. This event was held by the Armenian National Committee America- Burbank and Sardarabad Bookstore at the Armenian Cultural Foundation Burbank Youth Center. 4:32 am CT Approx. 1 min. Emancipation Memorial Richard Smith; Unidentified Speaker Pre-dating the Lincoln Memorial by almost 50 years, the Emancipation Memorial in Washington, ... Pre-dating the Lincoln Memorial by almost 50 years, the Emancipation Memorial in Washington, DC’s Lincoln Park depicts the 16th president freeing a slave. Designed and sculpted by Thomas Ball, it was funded by money donated by freed African Americans. Frederick Douglass spoke at the monument’s dedication in 1876, and expressed some criticism about its design and symbolism. It is still controversial today.
Historian and author Richard Norton Smith narrates.
11:00 pm CT Approx. 52 min. After Words with John Fund and Hans von Spakovsky The authors argue that there are serious problems with fraud and error within the U.S. election ... The authors argue that there are serious problems with fraud and error within the U.S. election system that require scrutiny and investigation. States need to reduce illegal votes, they say, by requiring voter identification, as well as election monitors. They made their case to the author of The Swing Vote, Linda Killian. 4:34 am CT Approx. 48 min. Architecture and History David McCullough; Unidentified Speaker Next on American History TV, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough on architecture and ... Next on American History TV, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough on architecture and history. He talks about the influence of European culture on architects and architecture in the United States. He spoke to the American Institute of Architects National Convention in Washington DC in May. This is about fifty minutes.
11:59 pm CT Approx. 31 min. Book Discussion on Wealth and Poverty George Gilder; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Author and economist George Gilder talked about the new edition of his 1981 best-selling book, ... Author and economist George Gilder talked about the new edition of his 1981 best-selling book, Wealth and Poverty. He was interviewed while attending FreedomFest, which was held July 11-14, 2012, in Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. 5:25 am CT Approx. 6 min. Slavery and the Underground Railroad, Preview Button Farm Living History Center is a work-in-progress dedicated to depicting 19th century slave ... Button Farm Living History Center is a work-in-progress dedicated to depicting 19th century slave plantation life. Through their programs and activities they strive to give visitors the experience of working as a slave, and also experiencing the perils of escaping to freedom on the Underground Railroad. American History TV traveled thirty miles northwest of the nation’s Capitol to visit the farm and learn about the non-profit Menare Foundation.
Our tourguide is historian Anthony Cohen, founder of the Menare Foundation.
12:31 am CT Approx. 29 min. Book Discussion on Freedom Manifesto Steve Forbes; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Steve Forbes talked about his book, Freedom Manifesto: Why Free Markets Are Moral and Big ... Steve Forbes talked about his book, Freedom Manifesto: Why Free Markets Are Moral and Big Government Isn’t, a follow-up to his book, How Capitalism Will Save Us. He was interviewed while attending FreedomFest, which was held July 11-14, 2012, in Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. 5:31 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 23 min. 75th Anniversary of the Disappearance of Amelia Earhart Gar Schulin; Unidentified Speaker; White Wallenborn Seventy-five years ago, aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan went missing over the ... Seventy-five years ago, aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan went missing over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to circumnavigate the globe. Dr. White Wallenborn has spent more than 50 years researching Amelia Earhart, and next on American History TV, he shares his updated findings on her life and disappearance. The Fauquier Heritage Institute hosted this hour and 20 minute event.
1:01 am CT Approx. 57 min. Book Discussion on The People's Pension Eric Laursen; Unidentified Speaker Eric Laursen talked about the debate over Social Security since the early 1980s and argued that in ... Eric Laursen talked about the debate over Social Security since the early 1980s and argued that in order to preserve the decades-old support system it may be necessary to remove it from the control of the federal government. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the 14th and V Street Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C.
1:58 am CT Approx. 1 min. Summer Reading with Bay Buchanan Bay Buchanan; Unidentified Speaker Bay Buchanan answered the question “What are you reading this summer?”
The date ... Bay Buchanan answered the question “What are you reading this summer?”
The date and location of this interview are not known.
2:00 am CT Approx. 52 min. After Words with John Fund and Hans von Spakovsky The authors argue that there are serious problems with fraud and error within the U.S. election ... The authors argue that there are serious problems with fraud and error within the U.S. election system that require scrutiny and investigation. States need to reduce illegal votes, they say, by requiring voter identification, as well as election monitors. They made their case to the author of The Swing Vote, Linda Killian.
2:53 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Book Discussion on Intimate Wars Merle Hoffman; Unidentified Speaker Merle Hoffman recounts her life and career as a women’s health care activist . She recalls ... Merle Hoffman recounts her life and career as a women’s health care activist . She recalls her founding in 1971, two years prior to the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, of Choices, an abortion clinic in New York City. Merle Hoffman responded to questions from members of the audience.
4:30 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Book Discussion on There and Back Barrie Dunsmore; C. Thalman; Unidentified Speaker Former ABC News foreign correspondent Barrie Dunsmore talked about the stories he covered over his ... Former ABC News foreign correspondent Barrie Dunsmore talked about the stories he covered over his 30-year career at the network, focusing on the “golden age” of network television news from the 1950s through the 1980s and the changes since then. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. This talk was part of the 2012 Colby Military Writers' Symposium, held annually at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont.
5:33 am CT Approx. 10 min. Summer Reading with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Kay Hutchison; Unidentified Speaker Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) responded to the question, "What are you reading this ... Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) responded to the question, "What are you reading this summer? The date and location of the interview are not known
5:45 am CT Approx. 1 hr. Book Discussion on Marijuana Gateway to Health William Grant; Unidentified Speaker; Clint Werner Clint Werner looks at the science and politics behind the medical marijuana movement (which he has ... Clint Werner looks at the science and politics behind the medical marijuana movement (which he has been covering since 1996). So far, 16 states have approved using marijuana for medical purposes but the federal government continues to oppose these measures. Mr. Werner responded to questions from members of the audience at the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco.