CSPAN2 Schedule

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

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

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer testifies on domestic and foreign policies before the House of Commons Liaison Committee in London; the committee comprises all chairs from select committees.

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

David Grann

Author David Grann joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss his books including Killers of the Flower Moon and The Wager and visits the vault of the Folger Shakespeare Library.

Former Washington Post correspondent Wil Haygood discusses the experience of Black American soldiers in Vietnam and the struggle for racial equality, happening at the same time, back home in the United States.

Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker, who served from 2010-2022, argues that the law enforcement agency is filled with people who prioritize politics over justice.

Historian Chris Enss explores the lives of cowgirl stunt women who took leading roles in early and mid-20th century Hollywood Westerns.

Sociologist Laura Mauldin describes the role of caregiving for chronically ill family members. Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Author Michael Kimmel discusses the first-generation Jewish American toymakers who manufactured now-famous children's toys.

Authors Jan Dutkiewicz and Gabriel Rosenberg discuss the benefits of industrial food. POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City hosts this event.

Former Columbia University President Lee Bollinger on the Role and Future of Universities in America

Former longtime Columbia University president Lee Bollinger discusses his book University: A Reckoning, about the purpose and future of universities in the United States. He also talks about protests and free speech on college campuses.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Authors Jan Dutkiewicz and Gabriel Rosenberg discuss the benefits of industrial food. POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City hosts this event.

Harvard University professor Cass Sunstein delves into the democratic concept of separation of powers -- and why he believes the executive branch, or the office of the president, is the most dangerous.

Former Columbia University President Lee Bollinger on the Role and Future of Universities in America

Former longtime Columbia University president Lee Bollinger discusses his book University: A Reckoning, about the purpose and future of universities in the United States. He also talks about protests and free speech on college campuses.

Peter Schweizer, The Invisible Coup

A segment from a recent Washington Journal.

The Treasures With David Grann

Author David Grann and host David M. Rubenstein visit the vault of the Folger Shakespeare Library.

Harvard University professor Cass Sunstein delves into the democratic concept of separation of powers -- and why he believes the executive branch, or the office of the president, is the most dangerous.

David Grann

Author David Grann joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss his books including Killers of the Flower Moon and The Wager and visits the vault of the Folger Shakespeare Library.

Peter Schweizer, The Invisible Coup

A segment from a recent Washington Journal.

The Treasures With David Grann

Author David Grann and host David M. Rubenstein visit the vault of the Folger Shakespeare Library.

David Grann

Author David Grann joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss his books including Killers of the Flower Moon and The Wager and visits the vault of the Folger Shakespeare Library.

Former Washington Post correspondent Wil Haygood discusses the experience of Black American soldiers in Vietnam and the struggle for racial equality, happening at the same time, back home in the United States.

Former Washington Post correspondent Wil Haygood discusses the experience of Black American soldiers in Vietnam and the struggle for racial equality, happening at the same time, back home in the United States.

Non-fiction books and authors.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Peter Schweizer, The Invisible Coup

A segment from a recent Washington Journal.

Harvard University professor Cass Sunstein delves into the democratic concept of separation of powers -- and why he believes the executive branch, or the office of the president, is the most dangerous.

Former Columbia University President Lee Bollinger on the Role and Future of Universities in America

Former longtime Columbia University president Lee Bollinger discusses his book University: A Reckoning, about the purpose and future of universities in the United States. He also talks about protests and free speech on college campuses.

Stanford's Jack Rakove on James Madison

Stanford University history professor Jack Rakove reflects on the life and legacy of James Madison. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Historian Catherine Allgor on Dolley Madison

Historian Catherine Allgor reflects on the life and legacy of Dolley Madison. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Historian Stewart McLaurin on James Monroe

White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin reflects on the life and legacy of James Monroe. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Vietnam War Combat Photography - 1968

Congressional 250th Time Capsule Act

A highlight from a recent House session.

Reel America - The Constitution of the United States - 1955

Ulysses S. Grant's Road to Appomattox - 1865

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Nathan Bedford Forrest and Robert E. Lee - 1865

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Lincoln's Second Inaugural

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Decline and Fall of the Army of Northern Virginia

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Jonathan Jones, Opium Slavery

Author Jonathan Jones discusses America's first opioid epidemic, which comprised veterans taking opium and morphine to ease distress after the Civil War.

Life in Philadelphia During 1777 British Occupation

Historian Aaron Sullivan and curator Caroline O'Connell explore life among residents of Philadelphia during the 1777 British occupation of the city. The event is held at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia.

Society Without Libraries -- 1961

Independence -- 1976

A National Park Service film made for the 1976 Bicentennial portrays founding fathers in Philadelphia in 1776 and 1976.

Trinity Church New York, St. Paul's Chapel and Gravesites Tour

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

An Inside Look at the Bill Clinton Presidency

Do you ever wonder what it's like working in the West Wing? Former deputy White House press secretary Jennifer Palmieri shares her experiences working in the Bill Clinton's administration.

Reel America - The Constitution of the United States - 1955

President Jimmy Carter's Impact On the End of the Cold War

Gonzaga history professor Robert Donnelly argues that Jimmy Carter's role in ending the Cold War has largely been overlooked. He looks at how the 39th president's policies weakened the Soviet Empire.

Stanford's Jack Rakove on James Madison

Stanford University history professor Jack Rakove reflects on the life and legacy of James Madison. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Historian Catherine Allgor on Dolley Madison

Historian Catherine Allgor reflects on the life and legacy of Dolley Madison. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Historian Stewart McLaurin on James Monroe

White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin reflects on the life and legacy of James Monroe. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Vietnam War Combat Photography - 1968

Jonathan Jones, Opium Slavery

Author Jonathan Jones discusses America's first opioid epidemic, which comprised veterans taking opium and morphine to ease distress after the Civil War.