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7:00 am ET Approx. 46 min. LIVE Open Phones Nancy Calo; Steven Scully; Unidentified Speaker Telephone lines were open for comments on a comment by Senator John McCain that money is ... Telephone lines were open for comments on a comment by Senator John McCain that money is “corrupting” American politics. Video clips were shown of Senator McCain being questioned by Judy Woodruff June 12, 2012, on “PBS Newshour” about corruption and how much money was being spent in campaigns. A CBS News video clip was also shown of President Obama being interviewed February 6, 2012, by Matt Lauer about campaign financing.
Thomas Burr, senior Washington correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune, talked by telephone about fund-raising activities of the Romney presidential campaign. He focused on recent events in Utah and video was shown in the background of a June 18, 2012, event.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. 		6:15 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. Book Discussion on Gilded Lives, Fatal Voyage Hugh Brewster; Unidentified Speaker In his book Hugh Brewster profiles several of the first-class passengers aboard the RMS ... In his book Hugh Brewster profiles several of the first-class passengers aboard the RMS Titanic. The ship with 2,209 on-board included passengers such as Major Archibald Butt, close adviser to President William Howard Taft, millionaire John Jacob Astor, and silent film actress Dorothy Gibson. When the Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, there were only 712 survivors. Mr. Brewster used slides as he talked about the history of interest in the Titanic and the discovery of the wreck. Topics included the intersections of many lives touched by the ship, including Edwin Austin Abbey, whose painting were in the historic Abbey Room of the Boston Public Library where the talk was given. Mr. Brewster responded to questions from members of the audience. 7:00 am ET Approx. 58 min. Q&A with James Grant James Grant; Brian Lamb; Unidentified Speaker James Grant spoke about his experiences as a financial journalist and his body of work including a ... James Grant spoke about his experiences as a financial journalist and his body of work including a biography of Thomas Reed, speaker of the House of Representatives from 1889 to 1891, and again from 1895 to 1899. During Reed’s tenures he increased the power of the speaker and, according to Mr. Grant, “changed forever the way the House of Representatives does its business.” The former speaker did so by establishing the power of majority rule instead of allowing the minority to hold up consideration or passage of legislation.
James Grant has authored six books including a biography of John Adams. The rest of his books have been about financial matters including a biography of Bernard Baruch. In 1983, he founded Grant’s Interest Rate Observer, a subscription based journal of the financial markets.
7:47 am ET Approx. 58 min. LIVE Latinos, Immigration, and the 2012 Election Alfonso Aguilar and Maria Cardona talked about Latino issues and the 2012 election. Topics ... Alfonso Aguilar and Maria Cardona talked about Latino issues and the 2012 election. Topics included the speeches by both President Obama and former Governor Romney at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials conference, President Obama issuing an executive order halting deportation of young undocumented workers, the possibility of comprehensive immigration reform in the next Congress, and the impact of the Latino vote on the presidential race. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. 7:49 am ET Approx. 11 min. Book Discussion on My American Revolution Peter Slen; Robert Sullivan; Unidentified Speaker Robert Sullivan talks about his book, My American Revolution: Crossing the Delaware and ... Robert Sullivan talks about his book, My American Revolution: Crossing the Delaware and I-78.
He was 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. 		7:59 am ET Approx. 29 min. White House of the Confederacy, Part 1 Dean Knight; Unidentified Speaker During the Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family lived in a Richmond, ... During the Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family lived in a Richmond, Virginia mansion. Now referred to as “the White House of the Confederacy,” the residence was saved from demolition in 1896 and since 1988 has been restored to it’s wartime appearance. American History TV visited to learn about the Mexican War veteran and U.S. Senator who became leader of the Confederate States of America.  This is part one of a two part program.
8:49 am ET Approx. 28 min. LIVE Campaign Finance Abby Phillip; Steven Scully; Unidentified Speaker Abby Phillips talked about campaign finance in the 2012 election. Topics included the large ... Abby Phillips talked about campaign finance in the 2012 election. Topics included the large amount of money the Romney campaign was gathering, the role of the Supreme Court’s decision on Citizens United v. FEC on the Romney fund raising campaign, the lack of Democratic support to left-leaning super political action committees, and the role of large donations from small sets of individuals. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. 8:01 am ET Approx. 59 min. U.S. Foreign Policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan Steve Coll; Ahmed Rashid; Unidentified Speaker Ahmed Rashid, author of Pakistan on the Brink, looks at Pakistan in light of the escalation ... Ahmed Rashid, author of Pakistan on the Brink, looks at Pakistan in light of the escalation of war in Afghanistan by the United States and discussed the problems that Pakistan should expect to face after the U.S. withdraws. Mr. Rashid was interviewed by Steve Coll and responded to questions from members of the audience.
This World Leaders Forum program, titled “U.S. Foreign Policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan,” was held at the Italian Academy. It was co-sponsored by the Committee to Protect Journalists, the South Asian Journalists Association, the Columbia Journalism School, and the International Media, Advocacy and Communication program of the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs. 		8:30 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Eugene V. Debs, Presidential Contender Historians Ernest Freeberg and Lisa Phillips talked about the political career of Eugene V. Debs ... Historians Ernest Freeberg and Lisa Phillips talked about the political career of Eugene V. Debs (1855-1926), who founded several labor unions and represented the Socialist Party of America as candidate for president. He ran five times, the last time from prison in 1920 when he received almost a million votes, and even though he lost he changed political history. Silent film clips of Mr. Debs were shown and a video clip of Senator Bernie Sanders being interviewed about Mr. Debs. The historians responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the home that Eugene Debs had built in 1890 and lived in until his death.
“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.
9:21 am ET Approx. 37 min. LIVE Russia, Syria, and the United States Wayne Merry; Unidentified Speaker; Steven Scully Wayne Merry talked about Russia, Syria and the United States. Topic included the relationship ... Wayne Merry talked about Russia, Syria and the United States. Topic included the relationship between the United States and Russia, how the relations between the two nations have evolved since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the shift of the United States logistically away from Pakistan and to Russia in support of the war in Afghanistan, trade relations between Russia and the United States, and the ongoing support of the Syrian regime by Russia. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. 9:00 am ET Approx. 45 min. Book Discussion on Selecting a President Eleanor Clift; David Cohen; Unidentified Speaker Eleanor Clift, contributing editor for Newsweek, explains the way the president of the ... Eleanor Clift, contributing editor for Newsweek, explains the way the president of the United States is elected and reports that, although campaigns have modernized, the electoral system has remained relatively unchanged since the 18th century. The book is part of a civics series designed for high school seniors and college freshman. Eleanor Clift responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. 10:01 am ET Approx. 59 min. The 1970s and Women in Politics Patricia Schroeder; Unidentified Speaker Democrat Pat Schroeder of Colorado talked about the obstacles that women and other minorities ... Democrat Pat Schroeder of Colorado talked about the obstacles that women and other minorities faced in the 1970s, and described her work as a representative at the height of the women’s movement. She served in the U.S. Congress for 24 years. When she was first elected in 1972, she was a 32-year-old mother of two young children. When she arrived in Washington, she was one of only fourteen women in the House.
9:59 am ET Approx. 31 min. Newsmakers with Representative John Kline House Education and Workforce Committee Chair John Kline (R-MN) talked about divisions in Congress ... House Education and Workforce Committee Chair John Kline (R-MN) talked about divisions in Congress over addressing student loan interest rates, which were set to rise to 6.8 percent in July. He also discussed key education and job training topics. Following his appearance journalists commented on his remarks. 9:46 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Book Discussion on The Art of Intelligence Henry Crumpton; Charles Stillwagon; Unidentified Speaker Former Ambassador-at-Large Henry Crumpton talked about the role that the Central Intelligence ... Former Ambassador-at-Large Henry Crumpton talked about the role that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) plays in the world today and discussed what the organization accomplished in Afghanistan in the weeks following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver, Colorado. 11:01 am ET Approx. 39 min. Studying Military History Gary Gallagher; John Knapp; Unidentified Speaker This week on The Civil War, the final session from a conference organized by the Virginia Civil ... This week on The Civil War, the final session 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, and the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia hosted the conference. University of Virginia history professor Gary Gallagher gave this year’s closing remarks in which he spoke about the significance of studying military history. This is about 40 minutes.
10:33 am ET Approx. 6 min. Attorney General Contempt Citation Elijah Cummings; Darrell Issa; Unidentified Speaker Following a meeting with Attorney General Eric Holder over the sharing of documents related to the ... Following a meeting with Attorney General Eric Holder over the sharing of documents related to the Department of Justice “Fast and Furious” operation, House leaders spoke to reporters. Representative Issa said that he was prepared to hold a vote on a contempt of Congress citation for the attorney general after he refused to turn over the documents while offering to brief members on the program. 10:50 am ET Approx. 1 min. Summer Reading with Sarah Weinman Unidentified Speaker; Sarah Weinman Sarah Weinman said she was reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.
She was interviewed June ... Sarah Weinman said she was reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.
She was interviewed June 6, 2012, while at the annual book publishing trade show, Book Expo America, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. 		11:42 am ET Approx. 5 min. The Life of Earl Browder Beccy Tanner; Unidentified Speaker Beccy Tanner talked about the life and career of Earl Browder, at one time the general secretary ... Beccy Tanner talked about the life and career of Earl Browder, at one time the general secretary of the U.S. Communist Party and the Communist Party presidential candidate in 1936 and 1940. Video and audio clips of Earl Browder were included. Ms. Tanner was interviewed at the former site of the Browder family home in Wichita, Kansas.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Wichita, Kansas, on May 7-10 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable 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.
10:40 am ET Approx. 4 min. Attorney General Eric Holder on Contempt Citation Eric Holder; Unidentified Speaker Attorney General Holder spoke to reporters about a meeting with House leaders over the sharing of ... Attorney General Holder spoke to reporters about a meeting with House leaders over the sharing of documents related to the Department of Justice “Fast and Furious” operation. Earlier Representative Issa said that he was prepared to hold a vote on a contempt of Congress citation for the attorney general after he refused to turn over the documents while offering to brief members on the program. 10:51 am ET Approx. 5 min. Publisher Interview with Drake McFeely W. McFeely; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Drake McFeely talked about recent and forthcoming books from W.W. Norton.
He was interviewed ... Drake McFeely talked about recent and forthcoming books from W.W. Norton.
He was interviewed at his booth at Book Expo America, the annual book publishing trade show held June 4-7, 2012, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. 		11:50 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Book Discussion on Hitlerland: American Eyewitnesses to the Nazi Rise to Power Guido Goldman; Andrew Nagorski; Unidentified Speaker Next on American History TV, author Andrew Nagorski discusses his book, Hitlerland: American ... Next on American History TV, author Andrew Nagorski discusses his book, Hitlerland: American Eyewitnesses to the Nazi Rise to Power. This book highlights American life in Germany during the emergence of the Third Reich as seen through the eyes of diplomats, expats, athletes and military personnel. 
This event in New York City was co-hosted by the Leo Baeck Institute and the American Council on Germany. 
It’s about an hour and 10 minutes.
10:45 am ET Approx. 2 hr. 25 min. Contempt Proceedings Against Attorney General Holder, Part 1 The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee met to consider a report holding Attorney ... The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee met to consider a report holding Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress. The committee subpoenaed documents related to the FBI’s “Fast and Furious” operation, but the attorney general refused to turn over all the documents.
Shortly before the hearing began, President Obama announced that he would execute executive privilege over the documents. 		10:57 am ET Approx. 1 min. Summer Reading with Senator Mitch McConnell Mitch McConnell; Unidentified Speaker Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) answered the question “What are you reading this ... Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) answered the question “What are you reading this summer?”
The date and location of this interview are not known. 		1:00 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 44 min. African Americans and the Civil War John Stauffer; Unidentified Speaker Harvard University Professor John Stauffer talks about African Americans and the Civil ... Harvard University Professor John Stauffer talks about African Americans and the Civil War. He examines Abraham Lincoln’s first inaugural address, focusing on the president’s claim that secession was unconstitutional. He also teaches about President Lincoln’s efforts to keep the border states in the Union, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the involvement of black soldiers in the Union and Confederate armies.
1:10 pm ET Approx. 31 min. House Minority Leader Weekly Briefing Nancy Pelosi; Unidentified Speaker House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly legislative briefing with ... House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly legislative briefing with reporters. She called the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee vote of contempt against Attorney General Eric Holder a “shameful display of abuse of power.” She said House Republicans were holding the attorney general in contempt for going after voter suppression laws, and accused House Republicans of diverting the debate on jobs and passing a transportation bill. 11:00 am ET Approx. 41 min. Book Discussion on Sandstorm: Libya in the Time of Revolution Lindsey Hilsum talked about her book Sandstorm: Libya in the Time of Revolution. She was ... Lindsey Hilsum talked about her book Sandstorm: Libya in the Time of Revolution. She was interviewed by Marda Dunsky 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. 		2:45 pm ET Approx. 10 min. Wichita Aviation History Lon Smith; Unidentified Speaker Lon Smith gave a tour of the Kansas Aviation Museum as he talked about the early days of U.S. ... Lon Smith gave a tour of the Kansas Aviation Museum as he talked about the early days of U.S. aviation and Wichita’s claim of being the original “Air Capital of the World.” Video clips were included. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Wichita, Kansas, on May 7-10 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable 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.
1:42 pm ET Approx. 14 min. House Speaker Weekly Briefing John Boehner; Unidentified Speaker House Speaker Boehner gave his weekly legislative briefing. He talked about the House ... House Speaker Boehner gave his weekly legislative briefing. He talked about the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee vote to find Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress, saying, “Americans deserve the truth of what happened in the FBI’s "Fast and Furious” operation. 11:42 am ET 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. 		3:00 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Bernard Nussbaum Oral History Interview, Part 2 Timothy Naftali; Bernard Nussbaum; Unidentified Speaker To mark the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in on June 17th, the Richard Nixon ... To mark the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in on June 17th, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library released interviews with key staff charged with investigating whether there were grounds to impeach President Nixon. This is the first time that many of these individuals have spoken for the record about the work and inner politics of the impeachment inquiry. A Bernard Nussbaum served as a senior member of the staff advising the House Judiciary Committee on impeachment. He worked alongside future First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton - and later served as Counsel to the President of the United States in the Clinton Administration. This is the second of two parts and is about one hour.
1:56 pm ET Approx. 5 min. White House Daily Briefing James Carney; Unidentified Speaker In a portion of the daily White House briefing Jay Carney spoke to reporters and answered ... In a portion of the daily White House briefing Jay Carney spoke to reporters and answered questions about President Obama’s claim of executive privilege over documents related to the FBI’s “Fast and Furious” operation. He said that a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee vote to find Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for not turning over the documents was an “attempt to score political points.” 11:44 am ET Approx. 13 min. Book Discussion on American Grown Michelle Obama; Unidentified Speaker First lady Michelle Obama made brief remarks before signing copies of her first book, American ... First lady Michelle Obama made brief remarks before signing copies of her first book, American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America at Barnes and Noble in Washington, D.C. In attendance were the ten local children from Bancroft Elementary School and Tubman Elementary School who worked in the garden. 4:10 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. The Constitutional Significance of Watergate June 17th marked the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in that ultimately resulted in ... June 17th marked the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in that ultimately resulted in President Nixon’s resignation. To commemorate the anniversary, the Chapman University School of Law held a symposium about Watergate’s lasting impact. All this month we are airing highlights of that Symposium.
Now, a 90 minute discussion on Watergate’s constitutional impact and legacy in the context of recent presidential administrations and subsequent political scandals.
2:03 pm ET Approx. 14 min. Tax Policy and Deficit Reduction Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters and answered questions about tax policy and debt ... Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters and answered questions about tax policy and debt reduction. They talked about Americans for Tax Reform’s Grover Norquist, his efforts to have members sign a pledge not to raise taxes, and interest rates on student loans. 11:58 am ET Approx. 1 min. Summer Reading with Tom Brokaw Tom Brokaw; Unidentified Speaker Tom Brokaw answered the question “What are you reading this summer?”
He was ... Tom Brokaw answered the question “What are you reading this summer?”
He was interviewed in the C-SPAN studios on May 6, 2012. 		5:31 pm ET Approx. 20 min. Paul Finkelman on 19th Century Slave Trade Paul Finkelman; Bill Scanlan; Unidentified Speaker Albany Law School professor Paul Finkelman spoke about the practice of kidnapping freemen from the ... Albany Law School professor Paul Finkelman spoke about the practice of kidnapping freemen from the North and sending them South during the 19th century. He also discussed the wide-spread practice of renting slaves and how this tied non-slave owners to the slave system. Paul Finkelman has taught classes and written about the slave trade for many years. This interview took place at the organization of American Historians meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
2:19 pm ET Approx. 11 min. President Obama Remarks on Student Loan Interest Rates Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama urged Congress to extend low interest rates on federal student loans, which were ... President Obama urged Congress to extend low interest rates on federal student loans, which were set to double July 1, 2012. 12:00 pm ET Approx. 59 min. After Words with Jonah Goldberg Jonah Goldberg; Nia-Malika Henderson; Unidentified Speaker The conservative commentator says that the greatest trick liberals have ever pulled is convincing ... The conservative commentator says that the greatest trick liberals have ever pulled is convincing themselves that they are not ideologues. He goes on to argue that leftists advance many radical ideas by hiding them in homespun catch phrases that quickly becoming liberal clichés. He discussed his theory with Washington Post political reporter Nia-Malika Henderson. 5:52 pm ET Approx. 5 min. The Life of Earl Browder Beccy Tanner; Unidentified Speaker Beccy Tanner talked about the life and career of Earl Browder, at one time the general secretary ... Beccy Tanner talked about the life and career of Earl Browder, at one time the general secretary of the U.S. Communist Party and the Communist Party presidential candidate in 1936 and 1940. Video and audio clips of Earl Browder were included. Ms. Tanner was interviewed at the former site of the Browder family home in Wichita, Kansas.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Wichita, Kansas, on May 7-10 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable 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.
2:32 pm ET Approx. 2 hr. 7 min. JPMorgan Chase Trading Loss, Jamie Dimon Testimony Jamie Dimon testified on JPMorgan Chase’s $2 billion trading loss on May 10, 2012 He ... Jamie Dimon testified on JPMorgan Chase’s $2 billion trading loss on May 10, 2012 He apologized for the trading losses, but he stressed that no taxpayer money was lost and that the bank remains fiscally sound. Other issues he addressed included the Dodd-Frank 2010 financial regulations law, regulation of foreign transactions, the pay of Wall Street executives, and derivatives. 1:00 pm ET Approx. 28 min. Book Discussion on Network Nation Richard John; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Richard John talked about the history of the telegraph and telephone in the U.S., the subject of ... Richard John talked about the history of the telegraph and telephone in the U.S., the subject of his book, Network Nation: Inventing American Telecommunications. The interview, part of Book TV’s college series, was recorded in the King’s College Room in Columbia University’s Low Library. 6:00 pm ET Approx. 57 min. Gerald Ford Presidential Museum 30th Anniversary James Baker; Susan Bales; Elaine Didier Following opening remarks from Elaine Didier and Susan Ford, James Baker talked about former ... Following opening remarks from Elaine Didier and Susan Ford, James Baker talked about former President Gerald Ford’s leadership traits and actions. Former Secretary of State James Baker served as President Ford’s undersecretary of Commerce.
4:40 pm ET Approx. 45 min. U.S. Economy and Long-Term Interest Rates Ben Bernanke; Unidentified Speaker Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke held a news conference. He said the economy would continue ... Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke held a news conference. He said the economy would continue at a slow pace and unemployment remain at eight percent. He also said the Federal Reserve is committing $267 billion to extend its Operation Twist program, which aims to keep long-term interest rates low. 1:31 pm ET Approx. 22 min. Book Discussion on The Great American University Jonathan Cole; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Former Columbia University provost Jonathan Cole talked about his book, The Great American ... Former Columbia University provost Jonathan Cole talked about his book, The Great American University: Its Rise to Preeminence, Its Indispensable National Role, Why It Must Be Protected. The interview, part of Book TV’s college series, was recorded in the King’s College Room in Columbia University’s Low Library. 6:59 pm ET Approx. 29 min. White House of the Confederacy, Part 1 Dean Knight; Unidentified Speaker During the Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family lived in a Richmond, ... During the Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family lived in a Richmond, Virginia mansion. Now referred to as “the White House of the Confederacy,” the residence was saved from demolition in 1896 and since 1988 has been restored to it’s wartime appearance. American History TV visited to learn about the Mexican War veteran and U.S. Senator who became leader of the Confederate States of America.  This is part one of a two part program.
5:28 pm ET Approx. 28 min. Campaign Finance Abby Phillip; Steven Scully; Unidentified Speaker Abby Phillips talked about campaign finance in the 2012 election. Topics included the large ... Abby Phillips talked about campaign finance in the 2012 election. Topics included the large amount of money the Romney campaign was gathering, the role of the Supreme Court’s decision on Citizens United v. FEC on the Romney fund raising campaign, the lack of Democratic support to left-leaning super political action committees, and the role of large donations from small sets of individuals. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. 1:53 pm ET Approx. 5 min. Publisher Interview with Drake McFeely W. McFeely; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Drake McFeely talked about recent and forthcoming books from W.W. Norton.
He was interviewed ... Drake McFeely talked about recent and forthcoming books from W.W. Norton.
He was interviewed at his booth at Book Expo America, the annual book publishing trade show held June 4-7, 2012, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. 		7:30 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Eugene V. Debs, Presidential Contender Historians Ernest Freeberg and Lisa Phillips talked about the political career of Eugene V. Debs ... Historians Ernest Freeberg and Lisa Phillips talked about the political career of Eugene V. Debs (1855-1926), who founded several labor unions and represented the Socialist Party of America as candidate for president. He ran five times, the last time from prison in 1920 when he received almost a million votes, and even though he lost he changed political history. Silent film clips of Mr. Debs were shown and a video clip of Senator Bernie Sanders being interviewed about Mr. Debs. The historians responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the home that Eugene Debs had built in 1890 and lived in until his death.
“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.
6:00 pm ET Approx. 31 min. Newsmakers with Representative John Kline House Education and Workforce Committee Chair John Kline (R-MN) talked about divisions in Congress ... House Education and Workforce Committee Chair John Kline (R-MN) talked about divisions in Congress over addressing student loan interest rates, which were set to rise to 6.8 percent in July. He also discussed key education and job training topics. Following his appearance journalists commented on his remarks. 2:13 pm ET Approx. 59 min. A Discussion on Publishing and Censorship in Iran Iranian author Mahmoud Dowlatabadi talked about the struggle to publish even non-politically ... Iranian author Mahmoud Dowlatabadi talked about the struggle to publish even non-politically motivated books in Iran (where he still lives) and the banning of his work by Iranian authorities. During this event, Mr. Dowlatabadi was interviewed by Professor Hamid Dabashi, with consecutive translation. This event at the Brooklyn office of Melville House was held to celebrate their publication in English of his novel, The Colonel. 9:02 pm ET Approx. 59 min. The 1970s and Women in Politics Patricia Schroeder; Unidentified Speaker Democrat Pat Schroeder of Colorado talked about the obstacles that women and other minorities ... Democrat Pat Schroeder of Colorado talked about the obstacles that women and other minorities faced in the 1970s, and described her work as a representative at the height of the women’s movement. She served in the U.S. Congress for 24 years. When she was first elected in 1972, she was a 32-year-old mother of two young children. When she arrived in Washington, she was one of only fourteen women in the House.
6:33 pm ET Approx. 18 min. Interview with David Axelrod David Axelrod; Steven Scully; Unidentified Speaker David Axelrod talked about President Obama’s reelection campaign strategy and targeting ... David Axelrod talked about President Obama’s reelection campaign strategy and targeting voters in key battleground states. 3:13 pm ET Approx. 1 min. New York Times Best-Sellers List Unidentified Speaker 10:01 pm ET Approx. 29 min. White House of the Confederacy, Part 1 Dean Knight; Unidentified Speaker During the Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family lived in a Richmond, ... During the Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family lived in a Richmond, Virginia mansion. Now referred to as “the White House of the Confederacy,” the residence was saved from demolition in 1896 and since 1988 has been restored to it’s wartime appearance. American History TV visited to learn about the Mexican War veteran and U.S. Senator who became leader of the Confederate States of America.  This is part one of a two part program.
6:51 pm ET Approx. 6 min. Obama Campaign Headquarters Tour Unidentified Speaker C-SPAN toured President Obama’s reelection campaign headquarters in Chicago. C-SPAN toured President Obama’s reelection campaign headquarters in Chicago. 3:15 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 52 min. Book Discussion on Peaceful Revolution Paul Chappell; Kit Miller; Unidentified Speaker Iraq War veteran Paul Chappell lays out a plan to create a more peaceful world. He responded ... Iraq War veteran Paul Chappell lays out a plan to create a more peaceful world. He responded to questions from members of the audience in the University of Rochester Interfaith Chapel. This was a Season for Nonviolence lecture of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence in Rochester, New York. 10:31 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Eugene V. Debs, Presidential Contender Historians Ernest Freeberg and Lisa Phillips talked about the political career of Eugene V. Debs ... Historians Ernest Freeberg and Lisa Phillips talked about the political career of Eugene V. Debs (1855-1926), who founded several labor unions and represented the Socialist Party of America as candidate for president. He ran five times, the last time from prison in 1920 when he received almost a million votes, and even though he lost he changed political history. Silent film clips of Mr. Debs were shown and a video clip of Senator Bernie Sanders being interviewed about Mr. Debs. The historians responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the home that Eugene Debs had built in 1890 and lived in until his death.
“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.
6:58 pm ET Approx. 25 min. Interview with Ben LaBolt Ben LaBolt; Steven Scully; Unidentified Speaker Ben LaBolt talked about President Obama’s reelection campaign’s strategy using social ... Ben LaBolt talked about President Obama’s reelection campaign’s strategy using social media and Operation Vote, their efforts to target key voters in battleground states. 5:08 pm ET Approx. 8 min. Publisher Interview with Scott Moyers Scott Moyers; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Scott Moyers talked about recent and forthcoming books from Penguin Press.
He was interviewed ... Scott Moyers talked about recent and forthcoming books from Penguin Press.
He was interviewed at his booth at Book Expo America, the annual book publishing trade show held June 4-7, 2012, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. 		12:03 am ET Approx. 59 min. The 1970s and Women in Politics Patricia Schroeder; Unidentified Speaker Democrat Pat Schroeder of Colorado talked about the obstacles that women and other minorities ... Democrat Pat Schroeder of Colorado talked about the obstacles that women and other minorities faced in the 1970s, and described her work as a representative at the height of the women’s movement. She served in the U.S. Congress for 24 years. When she was first elected in 1972, she was a 32-year-old mother of two young children. When she arrived in Washington, she was one of only fourteen women in the House.
7:25 pm ET Approx. 27 min. Mitt Romney Address at NALEO Conference W. Romney; Unidentified Speaker Mitt Romney spoke at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) ... Mitt Romney spoke at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) annual conference. In his speech he said that President Obama was taking the Hispanic vote “for granted” and criticized the president’s recent decision to stop deporting young illegal immigrants who entered the country as children if they met certain requirements. 5:16 pm ET Approx. 44 min. Leading with Honor Book Party At a book party Colonel Lee Ellis (Ret., U.S. Air Force) talked about the leadership lessons he ... At a book party Colonel Lee Ellis (Ret., U.S. Air Force) talked about the leadership lessons he learned as a prisoner of war for over five years in Hanoi and other camps. His formal remarks were introduced by his fellow prisoners, former Federal Trade Commissioner Orson Swindle and Senator John McCain (R-AZ). He also spoke with guests as he mingled and signed books. This book launch event at the Liaison Capitol Hill hotel was held by FreedomStar Media. 1:03 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Book Discussion on Ethan Allen: His Life and Times Sarah Baline; Willard Randall; Unidentified Speaker Willard Sterne Randall, retired history professor at Champlain College, recounted the life of ... Willard Sterne Randall, retired history professor at Champlain College, recounted the life of American Revolutionary War figure, Ethan Allen. The leader of the Green Mountain Boys, Allen is remembered for his attack on Fort Ticonderoga in 1775 and his time spent as a prisoner of war in England. Mr. Randall responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
7:53 pm ET Approx. 5 min. Thomas Burr on Romney Fund Raising in Utah Thomas Burr; Unidentified Speaker Thomas Burr talked by telephone about fund-raising activities of the Romney presidential ... Thomas Burr talked by telephone about fund-raising activities of the Romney presidential campaign. He focused on recent events in Utah and video was shown in the background of a June 18, 2012, event. 6:02 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Book Discussion on Daring Young Men Richard Reeves, presented a history of the Berlin Airlift (May 1948-June 1949). Utilizing ... Richard Reeves, presented a history of the Berlin Airlift (May 1948-June 1949). Utilizing previously unpublished documents and numerous interviews, he focused on the exploits of American airmen called back into service by President Truman three years after their duty in World War II. Mr. Reeves recounted the Soviet Union’s tactical decisions to block supplies from reaching West Berlin and President Truman’s insistence on keeping American troops in the city. Richard Reeves discussed his book with Professor Childers at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
This program contains language that some viewers may find offensive. 		2:07 am ET Approx. 42 min. The Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 Martin Jischke; Unidentified Speaker; Ellen Weissinger Martin Jischke, who had been president of two land-grant universities, talked about the 150-year ... Martin Jischke, who had been president of two land-grant universities, talked about the 150-year history of land-grant universities, specifically the Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862, which established the land-grant university system. After his speech, he was presented with a set of pins from the symposium.
“The Morrill Land Grant Act: Investing in America’s Future” was a luncheon speech, in the Nebraska Union Ballroom, of the 2012 Symposium at the University of Nebraska, “1862-2012, The Making of the Great Plains.”
8:00 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Q&A with Dan Balz Daniel Balz; Brian Lamb; Unidentified Speaker Dan Balz answered questions from Purdue University students visiting Washington, D.C., for a ... Dan Balz answered questions from Purdue University students visiting Washington, D.C., for a seminar designed to study media and politics. He discussed the transformation of the newspaper business during his career. He told the students that reporters and news people are posting online, in print, and producing video, on a round- the-clock basis. He revealed the challenges reporters face in sorting out newsworthy stories versus trivial information. He said that Twitter and Facebook are now the primary news source for anyone covering politics as a reporter. He reminisced about growing up in Illinois, and his decision to pursue journalism. He discussed 2012 presidential campaign issues such as campaign financing and health care legislation,.
Dan Balz has been a correspondent for the Washington Post since 1978. He has co-authored two books and is currently working on his third. He has bachelor’s and master’s communications degrees from the University of Illinois. 		7:07 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Book Discussion on New York at War Steven Jaffe; Unidentified Speaker In his book Steven Jaffe recounts the attacks on New York City, from its earliest days as a Dutch ... In his book Steven Jaffe recounts the attacks on New York City, from its earliest days as a Dutch trading outpost through the 19th and 20th century. The author examines how each conflict affected the city, including the American Revolution, when 18,000 American prisoners of war died in British prisons to an explosion in a harbor freight depot executed by German agents prior to the U.S. participation in World War I. Steven Jaffe showed slides during his presentation, which focused on the years 1860-1933. He responded to questions from members of the audience at this speaks at The Museum Shop of the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. 2:50 am ET Approx. 8 min. Early 20th Century Health Care Barbara Hammond; Unidentified Speaker Barbara Hammond talked about the history of the Open Air Baby Camp. It was developed as a ... Barbara Hammond talked about the history of the Open Air Baby Camp. It was developed as a summer ward for ill babies in the early 20th century as health care practitioners became more aware of sanitation and the spread of disease. She also talked about the current renovation project.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Wichita, Kansas, on May 7-10 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable 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.
9:02 pm ET Approx. 35 min. Question Time William Hague; Harriet Harman; Unidentified Speaker British Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions from members of his party and the ... British Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions from members of his party and the opposition. Topics included the British economy, housing benefits, National Heath Service cuts, and Myanmar (Burma) Pro-Democracy Leader Aung San Suu Kyi speech before a joint session of Parliament.
Prime Minister Cameron was in Mexico for a G-20 meeting. 		8:10 pm ET Approx. 40 min. Book Discussion on As Texas Goes... Gail Collins talked about her book, As Texas Goes...: How the Lone Star State Hijacked the ... Gail Collins talked about her book, As Texas Goes...: How the Lone Star State Hijacked the American Agenda. She was interviewed by Mary Schmich 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. 		3:00 am ET Approx. 58 min. Q&A with James Grant James Grant; Brian Lamb; Unidentified Speaker James Grant spoke about his experiences as a financial journalist and his body of work including a ... James Grant spoke about his experiences as a financial journalist and his body of work including a biography of Thomas Reed, speaker of the House of Representatives from 1889 to 1891, and again from 1895 to 1899. During Reed’s tenures he increased the power of the speaker and, according to Mr. Grant, “changed forever the way the House of Representatives does its business.” The former speaker did so by establishing the power of majority rule instead of allowing the minority to hold up consideration or passage of legislation.
James Grant has authored six books including a biography of John Adams. The rest of his books have been about financial matters including a biography of Bernard Baruch. In 1983, he founded Grant’s Interest Rate Observer, a subscription based journal of the financial markets.
9:39 pm ET Approx. 17 min. Interview with David Axelrod David Axelrod; Steven Scully; Unidentified Speaker David Axelrod talked about President Obama’s reelection campaign strategy and targeting ... David Axelrod talked about President Obama’s reelection campaign strategy and targeting voters in key battleground states. 8:51 pm ET 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. 		4:00 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Bernard Nussbaum Oral History Interview, Part 2 Timothy Naftali; Bernard Nussbaum; Unidentified Speaker To mark the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in on June 17th, the Richard Nixon ... To mark the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in on June 17th, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library released interviews with key staff charged with investigating whether there were grounds to impeach President Nixon. This is the first time that many of these individuals have spoken for the record about the work and inner politics of the impeachment inquiry. A Bernard Nussbaum served as a senior member of the staff advising the House Judiciary Committee on impeachment. He worked alongside future First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton - and later served as Counsel to the President of the United States in the Clinton Administration. This is the second of two parts and is about one hour.
9:57 pm ET Approx. 6 min. Obama Campaign Headquarters Tour Unidentified Speaker C-SPAN toured President Obama’s reelection campaign headquarters in Chicago. C-SPAN toured President Obama’s reelection campaign headquarters in Chicago. 9:00 pm ET Approx. 45 min. After Words with Katie Pavlich Major Garrett; Katie Pavlich; Unidentified Speaker Katie Pavlich, the contributing editor of Townhall Magazine explores the controversial gun ... Katie Pavlich, the contributing editor of Townhall Magazine explores the controversial gun supply operation, “Fast and Furious,” initially run by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, that was currently under congressional investigation. She discussed her findings with National Journal's White House correspondent Major Garrett. 5:10 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. The Constitutional Significance of Watergate June 17th marked the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in that ultimately resulted in ... June 17th marked the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in that ultimately resulted in President Nixon’s resignation. To commemorate the anniversary, the Chapman University School of Law held a symposium about Watergate’s lasting impact. All this month we are airing highlights of that Symposium.
Now, a 90 minute discussion on Watergate’s constitutional impact and legacy in the context of recent presidential administrations and subsequent political scandals.
10:04 pm ET Approx. 25 min. Interview with Ben LaBolt Ben LaBolt; Steven Scully; Unidentified Speaker Ben LaBolt talked about President Obama’s reelection campaign’s strategy using social ... Ben LaBolt talked about President Obama’s reelection campaign’s strategy using social media and Operation Vote, their efforts to target key voters in battleground states. 9:47 pm ET Approx. 11 min. Book Discussion on My American Revolution Peter Slen; Robert Sullivan; Unidentified Speaker Robert Sullivan talks about his book, My American Revolution: Crossing the Delaware and ... Robert Sullivan talks about his book, My American Revolution: Crossing the Delaware and I-78.
He was 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. 		6:31 am ET Approx. 20 min. Paul Finkelman on 19th Century Slave Trade Paul Finkelman; Bill Scanlan; Unidentified Speaker Albany Law School professor Paul Finkelman spoke about the practice of kidnapping freemen from the ... Albany Law School professor Paul Finkelman spoke about the practice of kidnapping freemen from the North and sending them South during the 19th century. He also discussed the wide-spread practice of renting slaves and how this tied non-slave owners to the slave system. Paul Finkelman has taught classes and written about the slave trade for many years. This interview took place at the organization of American Historians meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
10:31 pm ET Approx. 28 min. Campaign Finance Abby Phillip; Steven Scully; Unidentified Speaker Abby Phillips talked about campaign finance in the 2012 election. Topics included the large ... Abby Phillips talked about campaign finance in the 2012 election. Topics included the large amount of money the Romney campaign was gathering, the role of the Supreme Court’s decision on Citizens United v. FEC on the Romney fund raising campaign, the lack of Democratic support to left-leaning super political action committees, and the role of large donations from small sets of individuals. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. 9:58 pm ET Approx. 2 min. Summer Reading with Representative Tim Ryan Timothy Ryan When asked about his summer reading, Representative Tim Ryan (D-OH) said he was reading: Robert ... When asked about his summer reading, Representative Tim Ryan (D-OH) said he was reading: Robert Caro’s The Passage of Power, Edward O. Wilson’s The Social Conquest of Earth, and Father Thomas Keating’s Heartfulness.
The date and location of the interview are not known. 		6:52 am ET Approx. 5 min. The Life of Carrie Nation Mike Seiwert; Unidentified Speaker Mike Seiwert talked about the life of Carrie Nation, an axe-wielding temperance advocate intent on ... Mike Seiwert talked about the life of Carrie Nation, an axe-wielding temperance advocate intent on destroying Kansas' underground bars. He was interviewed at Eaton Place, formerly the Carey Hotel, the site of a bar that she vandalized December 27, 1990.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Wichita, Kansas, on May 7-10 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable 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.
11:00 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Q&A with Dan Balz Daniel Balz; Brian Lamb; Unidentified Speaker Dan Balz answered questions from Purdue University students visiting Washington, D.C., for a ... Dan Balz answered questions from Purdue University students visiting Washington, D.C., for a seminar designed to study media and politics. He discussed the transformation of the newspaper business during his career. He told the students that reporters and news people are posting online, in print, and producing video, on a round- the-clock basis. He revealed the challenges reporters face in sorting out newsworthy stories versus trivial information. He said that Twitter and Facebook are now the primary news source for anyone covering politics as a reporter. He reminisced about growing up in Illinois, and his decision to pursue journalism. He discussed 2012 presidential campaign issues such as campaign financing and health care legislation,.
Dan Balz has been a correspondent for the Washington Post since 1978. He has co-authored two books and is currently working on his third. He has bachelor’s and master’s communications degrees from the University of Illinois. 		10:01 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Book Discussion on Assignment to Hell Timothy Gay presents a history of American war reportage during World War II. The author ... Timothy Gay presents a history of American war reportage during World War II. The author followed five journalists as they reported from the front lines of battle, Walter Cronkite (United Press), Andy Rooney (Stars and Stripes), Homer Bigart (New York Herald Tribune), A.J. Liebling (The New Yorker), and Hal Boyle (Associated Press). Mr. Gay relays that of the five reporters, only Hal Boyle had completed his undergraduate degree at the time, and recalls the numerous air bombings and ground operations that the respective journalists covered. Mr. Gay showed a picture and video clips featuring Walter Cronkite, including historical recreations of newscasts and clips featuring former President Eisenhower in the “CBS Reports” documentary D-Day Plus 20 Years: Eisenhower Returns to Normandy. Mr. Gay was joined by panelists at this Book Rap at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. They also responded to questions from members of the audience.
12:02 am ET Approx. 35 min. Question Time William Hague; Harriet Harman; Unidentified Speaker British Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions from members of his party and the ... British Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions from members of his party and the opposition. Topics included the British economy, housing benefits, National Heath Service cuts, and Myanmar (Burma) Pro-Democracy Leader Aung San Suu Kyi speech before a joint session of Parliament.
Prime Minister Cameron was in Mexico for a G-20 meeting. 		11:13 pm ET Approx. 1 min. Summer Reading with Sarah Weinman Unidentified Speaker; Sarah Weinman Sarah Weinman said she was reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.
She was interviewed June ... Sarah Weinman said she was reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.
She was interviewed June 6, 2012, while at the annual book publishing trade show, Book Expo America, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
12:39 am ET Approx. 36 min. Aung San Suu Kyi Speech After serving nearly two decades under house arrest, Burma’s (Myanmar) pro-democracy leader ... After serving nearly two decades under house arrest, Burma’s (Myanmar) pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi addressed a joint session of British Parliament gathered in Westminster Hall. She was the only woman, apart from the Queen, to address both houses of Parliament. She talked about her time under house arrest and winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. This event included brief remarks by both the speakers of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. 11:14 pm ET Approx. 1 min. New Books Being Published
1:17 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Greek Elections and European Debt Crisis Panelists talked about the Greek election results and its potential effects on the European debt ... Panelists talked about the Greek election results and its potential effects on the European debt crisis. They focused on the causes of the crisis and the prevention of future crises. Jacob Kirkegaard argued that the European Union was flawed and that insistence on national sovereignty impeded unified action. They responded to questions from the audience. 11:16 pm ET Approx. 40 min. Book Discussion on Mrs. Kennedy And Me Clint Hill; Lisa McCubbin; Unidentified Speaker Former Secret Service agent Clint Hill recounts the four years he was assigned to protect first ... Former Secret Service agent Clint Hill recounts the four years he was assigned to protect first lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Mr. Hill recalls his day-to-day interactions with Mrs. Kennedy, the many trips he escorted her on from Europe to Hyannis Port, and his actions to shield the first lady from harm during the assassination of President Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Clint Hill was interviewed by his co-author, Lisa McCubbin, and responded to questions from members of the audience at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in New York City.
2:49 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Veteran Suicide Prevention, Part 1 Military leaders talked about some of the improvements that have been made to the detection and ... Military leaders talked about some of the improvements that have been made to the detection and treatment of mental health problems in veterans. 11:56 pm ET Approx. 6 min. Summer Reading with Representative John Larson John Larson; Unidentified Speaker When asked about his summer reading, Representative John Larson (D-CT) said he was reading: ... When asked about his summer reading, Representative John Larson (D-CT) said he was reading: Jack Kennedy by Chris Matthews, Assassins of the Turqouise Palace by Roya Hakakia, A Mindful Nation by Tim Ryan, and Across That Bridge by John Lewis. He also recommended: The Great Gatsby, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Death of a Salesman.
The date and location of the interview are not known.
4:03 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 54 min. Women and the Conservative Movement Conservative women leaders talked about issues related to women. Topics included the ... Conservative women leaders talked about issues related to women. Topics included the impending Supreme Court decision on the 2010 health care law, the paycheck fairness act, reproductive health, and jobs. Following their remarks, they answered questions from audience members. 12:04 am ET Approx. 45 min. After Words with Katie Pavlich Major Garrett; Katie Pavlich; Unidentified Speaker Katie Pavlich, the contributing editor of Townhall Magazine explores the controversial gun ... Katie Pavlich, the contributing editor of Townhall Magazine explores the controversial gun supply operation, “Fast and Furious,” initially run by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, that was currently under congressional investigation. She discussed her findings with National Journal's White House correspondent Major Garrett.
5:57 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Q&A with Dan Balz Daniel Balz; Brian Lamb; Unidentified Speaker Dan Balz answered questions from Purdue University students visiting Washington, D.C., for a ... Dan Balz answered questions from Purdue University students visiting Washington, D.C., for a seminar designed to study media and politics. He discussed the transformation of the newspaper business during his career. He told the students that reporters and news people are posting online, in print, and producing video, on a round- the-clock basis. He revealed the challenges reporters face in sorting out newsworthy stories versus trivial information. He said that Twitter and Facebook are now the primary news source for anyone covering politics as a reporter. He reminisced about growing up in Illinois, and his decision to pursue journalism. He discussed 2012 presidential campaign issues such as campaign financing and health care legislation,.
Dan Balz has been a correspondent for the Washington Post since 1978. He has co-authored two books and is currently working on his third. He has bachelor’s and master’s communications degrees from the University of Illinois. 		12:50 am ET Approx. 28 min. Book Discussion on Network Nation Richard John; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Richard John talked about the history of the telegraph and telephone in the U.S., the subject of ... Richard John talked about the history of the telegraph and telephone in the U.S., the subject of his book, Network Nation: Inventing American Telecommunications. The interview, part of Book TV’s college series, was recorded in the King’s College Room in Columbia University’s Low Library.
1:19 am ET Approx. 22 min. Book Discussion on The Great American University Jonathan Cole; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Former Columbia University provost Jonathan Cole talked about his book, The Great American ... Former Columbia University provost Jonathan Cole talked about his book, The Great American University: Its Rise to Preeminence, Its Indispensable National Role, Why It Must Be Protected. The interview, part of Book TV’s college series, was recorded in the King’s College Room in Columbia University’s Low Library.
1:43 am ET Approx. 1 min. New York Times Best-Sellers List Unidentified Speaker
1:45 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. Book Discussion on Winner Take All International economist Dambisa Moyo talked about the huge impact of China’s efforts to ... International economist Dambisa Moyo talked about the huge impact of China’s efforts to control basic resources around the world. She used some slides during her presentation, which was followed by a questions and answer session moderated by Professor Yang. This World Affairs Council of Seattle program, held at the Swedish Cultural Center, was sponsored by Microsoft. The co-presenters included the Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Seattle University’s Asian Studies and Global African Studies Programs, and the University of Washington African Studies Program and Evans School of Public Affairs.
3:02 am ET Approx. 45 min. After Words with Katie Pavlich Major Garrett; Katie Pavlich; Unidentified Speaker Katie Pavlich, the contributing editor of Townhall Magazine explores the controversial gun ... Katie Pavlich, the contributing editor of Townhall Magazine explores the controversial gun supply operation, “Fast and Furious,” initially run by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, that was currently under congressional investigation. She discussed her findings with National Journal's White House correspondent Major Garrett.
3:48 am ET Approx. 7 min. Publisher Interview with Julia Prosser and Tracey Guest Julia Prosser and Tracey Guest talked about recent and forthcoming books from Simon & ... Julia Prosser and Tracey Guest talked about recent and forthcoming books from Simon & Schuster.
They were interviewed at their booth at Book Expo America, the annual book publishing trade show held June 4-7, 2012, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
3:56 am ET Approx. 3 min. Publisher Interview with Will Weisser Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker; Will Weisser Will Weisser talked about recent and forthcoming books from Sentinel.
He was interviewed at ... Will Weisser talked about recent and forthcoming books from Sentinel.
He was interviewed at his booth at Book Expo America, the annual book publishing trade show held June 4-7, 2012, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
4:00 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 52 min. Book Discussion on Peaceful Revolution Paul Chappell; Kit Miller; Unidentified Speaker Iraq War veteran Paul Chappell lays out a plan to create a more peaceful world. He responded ... Iraq War veteran Paul Chappell lays out a plan to create a more peaceful world. He responded to questions from members of the audience in the University of Rochester Interfaith Chapel. This was a Season for Nonviolence lecture of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence in Rochester, New York.
5:52 am ET Approx. 18 min. Book Discussion on What Color Is My World? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; Susan Swain Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talked about his children’s book, What Color Is My World?: The Lost ... Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talked about his children’s book, What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors, and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
He was interviewed while at the 2012 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books being held on the University Park Campus of the University of Southern California. The program closed with scenes of the festival and schedule information.
6:10 am ET Approx. 4 min. Anna Quindlen on Writing Anna Quindlen; Unidentified Speaker Anna Quindlen talked about her writing process. She was interviewed in her house in New York ... Anna Quindlen talked about her writing process. She was interviewed in her house in New York City. This program was aired during the live program ID 305881-1 on June 3, 2012, “In Depth with Anna Quindlen.”
6:15 am ET Approx. 41 min. Book Discussion on The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana King Rich Cohen talked about his book, The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of ... Rich Cohen talked about his book, The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America’s Banana King. It is a biography of Samuel Zemurray, who rose from poverty to become head of the United Fruit Company and played controversial roles in the history of several Latin American countries. Mr. Cohen was interviewed by Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan 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.
6:57 am ET Approx. 2 min. Summer Reading with Representative Tim Ryan Timothy Ryan When asked about his summer reading, Representative Tim Ryan (D-OH) said he was reading: Robert ... When asked about his summer reading, Representative Tim Ryan (D-OH) said he was reading: Robert Caro’s The Passage of Power, Edward O. Wilson’s The Social Conquest of Earth, and Father Thomas Keating’s Heartfulness.
The date and location of the interview are not known.