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Program Schedule:

Public Affairs Events Playing Now!
2026-01-22 01:00:00 PST - 2026-01-22 07:00:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

The Hearing Room
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Testifies on Trump Investigations
2026-01-22 07:00:00 PST - 2026-01-22 10:00:00 PST

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies publicly on the investigations into President Trump. The House Judiciary Committee holds this hearing.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-22 10:00:00 PST - 2026-01-22 15:30:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-22 15:30:00 PST - 2026-01-22 21:00:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-22 21:00:00 PST - 2026-01-23 03:37:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-23 03:37:00 PST - 2026-01-23 10:15:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Republican National Convention - Chair Delivers Remarks at Annual Winter Meeting
2026-01-23 10:15:00 PST - 2026-01-23 11:45:00 PST

Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters delivers remarks at the RNC's 2026 Winter Meeting in Santa Barbara, California.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-23 11:45:00 PST - 2026-01-23 16:22:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-23 16:22:00 PST - 2026-01-23 21:00:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-23 21:00:00 PST - 2026-01-24 05:00:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Lectures in History
Williamsburg Revolutionary War Encampment
2026-01-24 05:00:00 PST - 2026-01-24 06:15:00 PST

William & Mary lecturer Robyn Schroeder discusses the Williamsburg, Virginia, site where colonial troops built an encampment ahead of the 1781 battle of Yorktown during the Revolutionary War.

Reel America
This Is Coffee -- 1961
2026-01-24 06:15:00 PST - 2026-01-24 06:30:00 PST

This 1961 film produced by the Coffee Brewing Institute shows where coffee comes from, how it's served in different cultures, and different ways to brew it.

The Presidency
Gary Walters, White House Memories, 1970-2007
2026-01-24 06:30:00 PST - 2026-01-24 07:27:00 PST

Gary Walters served as White House chief usher longer than any of his predecessors, overseeing the management of the Executive Mansion and catering to the first family's needs.

Pres. Reagan Address on 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion
2026-01-24 07:27:00 PST - 2026-01-24 07:31:00 PST

On January 28th, 1986, President Reagan addressed the nation following the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Earlier that day, the Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members.

U.S. House of Representatives
House Reaction to 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
2026-01-24 07:31:00 PST - 2026-01-24 08:00:00 PST

A highlight from a recent House session.

America 250
American Revolution's Impact on the World
2026-01-24 08:00:00 PST - 2026-01-24 09:05:00 PST

University of Maryland Professor Richard Bell discusses his book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World at an event held at the American Revolution Institute in Washington, DC.

America 250
Early Revolutionary War
2026-01-24 09:05:00 PST - 2026-01-24 09:25:00 PST

George Washington's Mount Vernon explores the early stages of the Revolutionary War, starting with Gen. Washington's attempt to push British troops from Boston.

Adam Higginbotham, Challenger - A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space
2026-01-24 09:25:00 PST - 2026-01-24 10:15:00 PST

Author Adam Higginbotham discusses the 1986 space shuttle Challenger disaster; Books and Books in Coral Gables, Florida, hosts this event.

Pres. Reagan Address on 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion
2026-01-24 10:15:00 PST - 2026-01-24 10:19:00 PST

On January 28th, 1986, President Reagan addressed the nation following the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Earlier that day, the Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members.

U.S. House of Representatives
House Reaction to 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
2026-01-24 10:19:00 PST - 2026-01-24 10:47:00 PST

A highlight from a recent House session.

Reel America
This Is Coffee -- 1961
2026-01-24 10:47:00 PST - 2026-01-24 11:00:00 PST

This 1961 film produced by the Coffee Brewing Institute shows where coffee comes from, how it's served in different cultures, and different ways to brew it.

The Civil War
Bert Dunkerly, The Final Bivouac
2026-01-24 11:00:00 PST - 2026-01-24 11:35:00 PST

Historian Bert Dunkerly discusses events in the weeks immediately after General Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to General Grant in April 1865.

Jill Eicher, Mellon vs. Churchill
2026-01-24 11:35:00 PST - 2026-01-24 12:26:00 PST

Winston Churchill scholars discuss the British Prime Minister's 1930 autobiography, My Early Life.

History & Development of the U.S./U.K Special Relationship
2026-01-24 12:26:00 PST - 2026-01-24 13:27:00 PST

Winston Churchill scholars discuss the British Prime Minister's 1930 autobiography, My Early Life.

Winston Churchill, Oil & Geopolitics
2026-01-24 13:27:00 PST - 2026-01-24 14:17:00 PST

Winston Churchill scholars discuss the British Prime Minister's 1930 autobiography, My Early Life.

Discussion on Winston Churchill's Autobiography, My Early Life
2026-01-24 14:17:00 PST - 2026-01-24 15:10:00 PST

Winston Churchill scholars discuss the British Prime minister's 1930 autobiography, ``My Early Life.``

America 250
Trinity Church New York, St. Paul's Chapel and Gravesites Tour
2026-01-24 15:10:00 PST - 2026-01-24 15:50:00 PST

Touring Trinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel in New York, the congregants of which played a significant role during the American Revolution.

America 250
American Revolution's Impact on the World
2026-01-24 15:50:00 PST - 2026-01-24 17:00:00 PST

University of Maryland Professor Richard Bell discusses his book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World at an event held at the American Revolution Institute in Washington, DC.

Lectures in History
Williamsburg Revolutionary War Encampment
2026-01-24 17:00:00 PST - 2026-01-24 18:15:00 PST

William & Mary lecturer Robyn Schroeder discusses the Williamsburg, Virginia, site where colonial troops built an encampment ahead of the 1781 battle of Yorktown during the Revolutionary War.

Reel America
This Is Coffee -- 1961
2026-01-24 18:15:00 PST - 2026-01-24 18:30:00 PST

This 1961 film produced by the Coffee Brewing Institute shows where coffee comes from, how it's served in different cultures, and different ways to brew it.

The Presidency
Gary Walters, White House Memories, 1970-2007
2026-01-24 18:30:00 PST - 2026-01-24 19:27:00 PST

Gary Walters served as White House chief usher longer than any of his predecessors, overseeing the management of the Executive Mansion and catering to the first family's needs.

Pres. Reagan Address on 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion
2026-01-24 19:27:00 PST - 2026-01-24 19:31:00 PST

On January 28th, 1986, President Reagan addressed the nation following the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Earlier that day, the Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members.

U.S. House of Representatives
House Reaction to 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
2026-01-24 19:31:00 PST - 2026-01-24 20:00:00 PST

A highlight from a recent House session.

America 250
American Revolution's Impact on the World
2026-01-24 20:00:00 PST - 2026-01-24 21:05:00 PST

University of Maryland Professor Richard Bell discusses his book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World at an event held at the American Revolution Institute in Washington, DC.

America 250
Early Revolutionary War
2026-01-24 21:05:00 PST - 2026-01-24 21:25:00 PST

George Washington's Mount Vernon explores the early stages of the Revolutionary War, starting with Gen. Washington's attempt to push British troops from Boston.

Adam Higginbotham, Challenger - A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space
2026-01-24 21:25:00 PST - 2026-01-24 22:15:00 PST

Author Adam Higginbotham discusses the 1986 space shuttle Challenger disaster; Books and Books in Coral Gables, Florida, hosts this event.

Pres. Reagan Address on 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion
2026-01-24 22:15:00 PST - 2026-01-24 22:19:00 PST

On January 28th, 1986, President Reagan addressed the nation following the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Earlier that day, the Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members.

U.S. House of Representatives
House Reaction to 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
2026-01-24 22:19:00 PST - 2026-01-24 22:47:00 PST

A highlight from a recent House session.

Reel America
This Is Coffee -- 1961
2026-01-24 22:47:00 PST - 2026-01-24 23:00:00 PST

This 1961 film produced by the Coffee Brewing Institute shows where coffee comes from, how it's served in different cultures, and different ways to brew it.

The Civil War
Bert Dunkerly, The Final Bivouac
2026-01-24 23:00:00 PST - 2026-01-24 23:35:00 PST

Historian Bert Dunkerly discusses events in the weeks immediately after General Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to General Grant in April 1865.

Jill Eicher, Mellon vs. Churchill
2026-01-24 23:35:00 PST - 2026-01-25 00:26:00 PST

Winston Churchill scholars discuss the British Prime Minister's 1930 autobiography, My Early Life.

History & Development of the U.S./U.K Special Relationship
2026-01-25 00:26:00 PST - 2026-01-25 01:27:00 PST

Winston Churchill scholars discuss the British Prime Minister's 1930 autobiography, My Early Life.

Winston Churchill, Oil & Geopolitics
2026-01-25 01:27:00 PST - 2026-01-25 02:17:00 PST

Winston Churchill scholars discuss the British Prime Minister's 1930 autobiography, My Early Life.

Discussion on Winston Churchill's Autobiography, My Early Life
2026-01-25 02:17:00 PST - 2026-01-25 03:10:00 PST

Winston Churchill scholars discuss the British Prime minister's 1930 autobiography, ``My Early Life.``

America 250
Trinity Church New York, St. Paul's Chapel and Gravesites Tour
2026-01-25 03:10:00 PST - 2026-01-25 03:50:00 PST

Touring Trinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel in New York, the congregants of which played a significant role during the American Revolution.

America 250
American Revolution's Impact on the World
2026-01-25 03:50:00 PST - 2026-01-25 05:00:00 PST

University of Maryland Professor Richard Bell discusses his book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World at an event held at the American Revolution Institute in Washington, DC.

Philip & William Taubman, McNamara at War
2026-01-25 05:00:00 PST - 2026-01-25 06:00:00 PST

Brothers Philip & William Taubman talk about the life and career of former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara and his leadership during the Vietnam War.

Joel Wit, Fallout
2026-01-25 06:00:00 PST - 2026-01-25 07:00:00 PST

Former State Department official Joel Wit talks about the United States' failed efforts to curb North Korea's nuclear weapons program.

Q & A
Former White House Chief Usher Gary Walters on His Experiences at the White House
2026-01-25 07:00:00 PST - 2026-01-25 08:00:00 PST

Gary Walters, the longest serving chief usher in White House history and author of White House Memories 1970-2007, shares stories from his nearly four decades serving presidents and their families.

Encounter Books Gala Honoring Charles Kesler & Amy Wax
2026-01-25 08:00:00 PST - 2026-01-25 09:20:00 PST

Encounter Books honors the Claremont Institute's Charles Kesler and University of Pennsylvania's Amy Wax for advancing American ideals and academic freedom. The two authors deliver remarks after receiving their prizes.

Iranian Revolution & Resistance
2026-01-25 09:20:00 PST - 2026-01-25 10:25:00 PST

The 2025 Mississippi Book Festival in Jackson features authors on subjects ranging from World War II to Hurricane Katrina to the Civil War and Native American identity.

William Easterly, Violent Saviors
2026-01-25 10:25:00 PST - 2026-01-25 12:00:00 PST

Economist and author William Easterly argues that Western foreign aid has historically exacerbated violence and conflict in developing countries rather than fostering lasting solutions.

David Morris, Stealing the Future -- Sam Bankman-Fried, Elite Fraud and the Cult of Techno-Utopia
2026-01-25 12:00:00 PST - 2026-01-25 13:05:00 PST

Finance and Tech reporter David Morris reports on Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX. POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City hosts this event.

Paul Vigna, The Almightier
2026-01-25 13:05:00 PST - 2026-01-25 13:50:00 PST

Author Paul Vigna discusses money, greed and how Americans' pursuit of wealth became a virtue.

Thea Riofrancos, Extraction -- The Frontiers of Green Capitalism
2026-01-25 13:50:00 PST - 2026-01-25 15:00:00 PST

Political Science Professor Thea Riofrancos explores the environmental impact of creating green technologies. Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.

Jarvis Givens, American Grammar
2026-01-25 15:00:00 PST - 2026-01-25 16:00:00 PST

Author Jarvis Givens discusses a history of U.S. education through the 19th century, accounting for Black, Native, and white experiences.

America's Book Club
Rita Dove
2026-01-25 16:00:00 PST - 2026-01-25 16:58:00 PST

Pulitzer Prize winner and former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her upbringing and writing process and reads from her poem Lady Freedom Among Us.

America's Book Club
The Treasurs with Rita Dove
2026-01-25 16:58:00 PST - 2026-01-25 17:30:00 PST

Poet Rita Dove views artifacts from the collection of the Library of Congress.

Philip & William Taubman, McNamara at War
2026-01-25 17:30:00 PST - 2026-01-25 18:30:00 PST

Brothers Philip & William Taubman talk about the life and career of former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara and his leadership during the Vietnam War.

Joel Wit, Fallout
2026-01-25 18:30:00 PST - 2026-01-25 19:35:00 PST

Former State Department official Joel Wit talks about the United States' failed efforts to curb North Korea's nuclear weapons program.

Q & A
Former White House Chief Usher Gary Walters on His Experiences at the White House
2026-01-25 19:35:00 PST - 2026-01-25 20:40:00 PST

Gary Walters, the longest serving chief usher in White House history and author of White House Memories 1970-2007, shares stories from his nearly four decades serving presidents and their families.

Encounter Books Gala Honoring Charles Kesler & Amy Wax
2026-01-25 20:40:00 PST - 2026-01-25 22:00:00 PST

Encounter Books honors the Claremont Institute's Charles Kesler and University of Pennsylvania's Amy Wax for advancing American ideals and academic freedom. The two authors deliver remarks after receiving their prizes.

Iranian Revolution & Resistance
2026-01-25 22:00:00 PST - 2026-01-25 23:05:00 PST

The 2025 Mississippi Book Festival in Jackson features authors on subjects ranging from World War II to Hurricane Katrina to the Civil War and Native American identity.

William Easterly, Violent Saviors
2026-01-25 23:05:00 PST - 2026-01-26 00:40:00 PST

Economist and author William Easterly argues that Western foreign aid has historically exacerbated violence and conflict in developing countries rather than fostering lasting solutions.

David Morris, Stealing the Future -- Sam Bankman-Fried, Elite Fraud and the Cult of Techno-Utopia
2026-01-26 00:40:00 PST - 2026-01-26 01:45:00 PST

Finance and Tech reporter David Morris reports on Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX. POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City hosts this event.

Thea Riofrancos, Extraction -- The Frontiers of Green Capitalism
2026-01-26 01:45:00 PST - 2026-01-26 03:00:00 PST

Political Science Professor Thea Riofrancos explores the environmental impact of creating green technologies. Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.

Jarvis Givens, American Grammar
2026-01-26 03:00:00 PST - 2026-01-26 04:00:00 PST

Author Jarvis Givens discusses a history of U.S. education through the 19th century, accounting for Black, Native, and white experiences.

America's Book Club
Rita Dove
2026-01-26 04:00:00 PST - 2026-01-26 05:00:00 PST

Pulitzer Prize winner and former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her upbringing and writing process and reads from her poem Lady Freedom Among Us.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-26 05:00:00 PST - 2026-01-26 12:00:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

U.S. Senate
01/26/2026
2026-01-26 12:00:00 PST - 2026-01-26 17:00:00 PST

The Senate will vote on whether to advance legislation requiring colleges and universities to inform students who are pregnant of their rights and protections that would allow them to carry a pregnancy to term without ending their academic career.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-26 17:00:00 PST - 2026-01-26 21:00:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-26 21:00:00 PST - 2026-01-27 02:00:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-27 02:00:00 PST - 2026-01-27 07:00:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

U.S. Senate
2026-01-27 07:00:00 PST - 2026-01-27 09:30:00 PST

Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-27 09:30:00 PST - 2026-01-27 11:15:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

U.S. Senate
2026-01-27 11:15:00 PST - 2026-01-27 16:30:00 PST

Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-27 16:30:00 PST - 2026-01-27 21:00:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-27 21:00:00 PST - 2026-01-28 04:00:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Prime Minister's Questions
2026-01-28 04:00:00 PST - 2026-01-28 04:40:00 PST

The British Prime Minister answers questions from members of Parliament in the House of Commons.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-28 04:40:00 PST - 2026-01-28 07:00:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

U.S. Senate
2026-01-28 07:00:00 PST - 2026-01-28 11:45:00 PST

Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Senate
2026-01-28 11:45:00 PST - 2026-01-28 16:30:00 PST

Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.



Past Shows (Last 2 Weeks)

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-22 10:00:00 PST - 2026-01-22 15:30:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

The Hearing Room
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Testifies on Trump Investigations
2026-01-22 07:00:00 PST - 2026-01-22 10:00:00 PST

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies publicly on the investigations into President Trump. The House Judiciary Committee holds this hearing.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-22 01:00:00 PST - 2026-01-22 07:00:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

The Hearing Room
House Oversight Committee Debates Contempt of Congress Resolution for Bill & Hillary Clinton
2026-01-21 23:00:00 PST - 2026-01-22 01:00:00 PST

Members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee consider a resolution that would hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena to testif.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-21 21:00:00 PST - 2026-01-21 23:00:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public Affairs Events
2026-01-21 20:00:00 PST - 2026-01-21 21:00:00 PST

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

The Hearing Room
House Oversight Committee Debates Contempt of Congress Resolution for Bill & Hillary Clinton
2026-01-21 18:00:00 PST - 2026-01-21 20:00:00 PST

Members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee consider a resolution that would hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena to testif.

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