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2024-04-19 21:00:00 PST - 2024-04-20 05:00:00 PST

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

Lectures in History

HBCUs & Student Activism in North Carolina

2024-04-20 05:00:00 PST - 2024-04-20 06:00:00 PST

North Carolina Central University history professor Jasmin Howard discusses student activism and the civil rights movement at historically Black colleges and universities in North Carolina.

History of Earth Day

2024-04-20 06:00:00 PST - 2024-04-20 06:30:00 PST

Former governor and U.S. senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.), founder of the first Earth Day in 1970, reflects on his work and the state of the environment in this 1990 C-SPAN interview.

The Presidency

White House 1970 Office of Telecommunications Policy

2024-04-20 06:30:00 PST - 2024-04-20 08:00:00 PST

Former Nixon administration officials revisit the White House Office of Telecommunications Policy created in 1970, which encouraged the development and evolution of satellite and cable television.

Lectures in History

HBCUs & Student Activism in North Carolina

2024-04-20 08:00:00 PST - 2024-04-20 09:00:00 PST

North Carolina Central University history professor Jasmin Howard discusses student activism and the civil rights movement at historically Black colleges and universities in North Carolina.

History of Earth Day

2024-04-20 09:00:00 PST - 2024-04-20 09:30:00 PST

Former governor and U.S. senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.), founder of the first Earth Day in 1970, reflects on his work and the state of the environment in this 1990 C-SPAN interview.

The Presidency

White House 1970 Office of Telecommunications Policy

2024-04-20 09:30:00 PST - 2024-04-20 11:00:00 PST

Former Nixon administration officials revisit the White House Office of Telecommunications Policy created in 1970, which encouraged the development and evolution of satellite and cable television.

The Civil War

Northern Politics Before the Civil War

2024-04-20 11:00:00 PST - 2024-04-20 12:00:00 PST

The American Civil War Museum in Richmond, Va., hosts authors and historians discussing Civil War topics.

Manisha Sinha, The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic

2024-04-20 12:00:00 PST - 2024-04-20 13:05:00 PST

Historian Manisha Sinha looks at the Reconstruction era after the Civil War and argues that the period did not end in 1877, but rather continued through 1920 and the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Abraham Lincoln & Immigration

2024-04-20 13:05:00 PST - 2024-04-20 14:10:00 PST

Historian Harold Holzer describes the American immigrant population before and during the Civil War, and how it impacted the country's culture, politics and future.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 Assassination 56th Anniversary

2024-04-20 14:10:00 PST - 2024-04-20 15:41:00 PST

Martin Luther King III commemorates the 56th anniversary of his father's April 4, 1968, assassination in Memphis, Tenn., at the Lorraine Motel at the National Civil Rights Museum.

Reel America

Environmental Protection Agency History, 1970-1985

2024-04-20 15:41:00 PST - 2024-04-20 16:00:00 PST

In 1985, the Environmental Protection Agency creates a film documenting the rationale for its creation by the Nixon administration in 1970, and highlighting its most significant achievements.

Congress Investigates

1950s McCarthy Era Hearings

2024-04-20 16:00:00 PST - 2024-04-20 17:00:00 PST

In the 1950s, the Senate explores whether Communists have infiltrated the State Department, the Army, and other federal agencies; proceedings ultimately lead to the censure of Sen. Joseph McCarthy (R-Wis.).

Lectures in History

HBCUs & Student Activism in North Carolina

2024-04-20 17:00:00 PST - 2024-04-20 18:00:00 PST

North Carolina Central University history professor Jasmin Howard discusses student activism and the civil rights movement at historically Black colleges and universities in North Carolina.

History of Earth Day

2024-04-20 18:00:00 PST - 2024-04-20 18:30:00 PST

Former governor and U.S. senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.), founder of the first Earth Day in 1970, reflects on his work and the state of the environment in this 1990 C-SPAN interview.

The Presidency

White House 1970 Office of Telecommunications Policy

2024-04-20 18:30:00 PST - 2024-04-20 20:00:00 PST

Former Nixon administration officials revisit the White House Office of Telecommunications Policy created in 1970, which encouraged the development and evolution of satellite and cable television.

Lectures in History

HBCUs & Student Activism in North Carolina

2024-04-20 20:00:00 PST - 2024-04-20 21:00:00 PST

North Carolina Central University history professor Jasmin Howard discusses student activism and the civil rights movement at historically Black colleges and universities in North Carolina.

History of Earth Day

2024-04-20 21:00:00 PST - 2024-04-20 21:30:00 PST

Former governor and U.S. senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.), founder of the first Earth Day in 1970, reflects on his work and the state of the environment in this 1990 C-SPAN interview.

The Presidency

White House 1970 Office of Telecommunications Policy

2024-04-20 21:30:00 PST - 2024-04-20 23:00:00 PST

Former Nixon administration officials revisit the White House Office of Telecommunications Policy created in 1970, which encouraged the development and evolution of satellite and cable television.

The Civil War

Northern Politics Before the Civil War

2024-04-20 23:00:00 PST - 2024-04-21 00:00:00 PST

The American Civil War Museum in Richmond, Va., hosts authors and historians discussing Civil War topics.

Manisha Sinha, The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic

2024-04-21 00:00:00 PST - 2024-04-21 01:05:00 PST

Historian Manisha Sinha looks at the Reconstruction era after the Civil War and argues that the period did not end in 1877, but rather continued through 1920 and the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Abraham Lincoln & Immigration

2024-04-21 01:05:00 PST - 2024-04-21 02:10:00 PST

Historian Harold Holzer describes the American immigrant population before and during the Civil War, and how it impacted the country's culture, politics and future.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 Assassination 56th Anniversary

2024-04-21 02:10:00 PST - 2024-04-21 03:41:00 PST

Martin Luther King III commemorates the 56th anniversary of his father's April 4, 1968, assassination in Memphis, Tenn., at the Lorraine Motel at the National Civil Rights Museum.

Reel America

Environmental Protection Agency History, 1970-1985

2024-04-21 03:41:00 PST - 2024-04-21 04:00:00 PST

In 1985, the Environmental Protection Agency creates a film documenting the rationale for its creation by the Nixon administration in 1970, and highlighting its most significant achievements.

Congress Investigates

1950s McCarthy Era Hearings

2024-04-21 04:00:00 PST - 2024-04-21 05:00:00 PST

In the 1950s, the Senate explores whether Communists have infiltrated the State Department, the Army, and other federal agencies; proceedings ultimately lead to the censure of Sen. Joseph McCarthy (R-Wis.).

2024 Conservative Book of the Year Award -- Christopher Rufo, America's Cultural Revolution

2024-04-21 05:00:00 PST - 2024-04-21 06:05:00 PST

Manhattan Institute senior fellow Christopher Rufo talks about his book, ``America's Cultural Revolution,`` which was selected as the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's 2024 Conservative Book of the Year.

Sarah McCammon, The Exvangelicals

2024-04-21 06:05:00 PST - 2024-04-21 07:00:00 PST

Journalist Sarah McCammon talks about her upbringing and why young adults like herself are leaving the evangelical church.

After Words

Eddie Glaude, We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For

2024-04-21 07:00:00 PST - 2024-04-21 08:00:00 PST

Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude talks about his views on Black politics and how the Black community moves forward in America's democracy.

2024 Conservative Book of the Year Award -- Christopher Rufo, America's Cultural Revolution

2024-04-21 08:00:00 PST - 2024-04-21 09:05:00 PST

Manhattan Institute senior fellow Christopher Rufo talks about his book, ``America's Cultural Revolution,`` which was selected as the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's 2024 Conservative Book of the Year.

Sarah McCammon, The Exvangelicals

2024-04-21 09:05:00 PST - 2024-04-21 10:00:00 PST

Journalist Sarah McCammon talks about her upbringing and why young adults like herself are leaving the evangelical church.

After Words

Eddie Glaude, We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For

2024-04-21 10:00:00 PST - 2024-04-21 11:00:00 PST

Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude talks about his views on Black politics and how the Black community moves forward in America's democracy.

Mickey Huff ed., Project Censored's State of the Free Press 2024

2024-04-21 11:00:00 PST - 2024-04-21 12:30:00 PST

Project Censored Director Mickey Huff discusses his organization's book on the state of the free press, which highlights stories that have been ignored or minimized by the mainstream news outlets.

Amitav Ghosh, Smoke and Ashes

2024-04-21 12:30:00 PST - 2024-04-21 13:45:00 PST

Author Amitav Ghosh discusses the impact that opium has had on world history and the wealth of nations, including the United States.

Frank McCourt Jr. -- Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age

2024-04-21 13:45:00 PST - 2024-04-21 14:30:00 PST

Project Liberty founder and business executive Frank McCourt Jr. argues that regulation is not enough to address the divisions caused by social media; this event is hosted by All Tech Is Human.

Colum McCann and Diane Foley, American Mother

2024-04-21 14:30:00 PST - 2024-04-21 15:25:00 PST

Diane Foley and Colum McCann talk about the life and work of journalist James Foley, Diane's son, who was killed by ISIS in Syria in 2014.

About Books

Jonathan Karp on 100 Years of Simon & Schuster

2024-04-21 15:25:00 PST - 2024-04-21 15:50:00 PST

Simon & Schuster President & CEO Jonathan Karp discusses the company's 1924 founding, its role in publishing, and some of the authors it has published.

U.S. Senate

Sens. Laphonza Butler D-CA and Tina Smith D-MN on Book Bans

2024-04-21 15:50:00 PST - 2024-04-21 16:15:00 PST

Highlight from a recent Senate session.

Washington Journal

Charlie Spiering, Amateur Hour - Kamala Harris in the White House

2024-04-21 16:15:00 PST - 2024-04-21 17:00:00 PST

A segment from a recent Washington Journal.

2024 Conservative Book of the Year Award -- Christopher Rufo, America's Cultural Revolution

2024-04-21 17:00:00 PST - 2024-04-21 18:05:00 PST

Manhattan Institute senior fellow Christopher Rufo talks about his book, ``America's Cultural Revolution,`` which was selected as the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's 2024 Conservative Book of the Year.

Sarah McCammon, The Exvangelicals

2024-04-21 18:05:00 PST - 2024-04-21 19:00:00 PST

Journalist Sarah McCammon talks about her upbringing and why young adults like herself are leaving the evangelical church.

After Words

Eddie Glaude, We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For

2024-04-21 19:00:00 PST - 2024-04-21 20:00:00 PST

Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude talks about his views on Black politics and how the Black community moves forward in America's democracy.

2024 Conservative Book of the Year Award -- Christopher Rufo, America's Cultural Revolution

2024-04-21 20:00:00 PST - 2024-04-21 21:05:00 PST

Manhattan Institute senior fellow Christopher Rufo talks about his book, ``America's Cultural Revolution,`` which was selected as the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's 2024 Conservative Book of the Year.

Sarah McCammon, The Exvangelicals

2024-04-21 21:05:00 PST - 2024-04-21 22:00:00 PST

Journalist Sarah McCammon talks about her upbringing and why young adults like herself are leaving the evangelical church.

After Words

Eddie Glaude, We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For

2024-04-21 22:00:00 PST - 2024-04-21 23:00:00 PST

Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude talks about his views on Black politics and how the Black community moves forward in America's democracy.

Mickey Huff ed., Project Censored's State of the Free Press 2024

2024-04-21 23:00:00 PST - 2024-04-22 00:30:00 PST

Project Censored Director Mickey Huff discusses his organization's book on the state of the free press, which highlights stories that have been ignored or minimized by the mainstream news outlets.

Amitav Ghosh, Smoke and Ashes

2024-04-22 00:30:00 PST - 2024-04-22 01:45:00 PST

Author Amitav Ghosh discusses the impact that opium has had on world history and the wealth of nations, including the United States.

Frank McCourt Jr. -- Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age

2024-04-22 01:45:00 PST - 2024-04-22 02:30:00 PST

Project Liberty founder and business executive Frank McCourt Jr. argues that regulation is not enough to address the divisions caused by social media; this event is hosted by All Tech Is Human.

Colum McCann and Diane Foley, American Mother

2024-04-22 02:30:00 PST - 2024-04-22 03:25:00 PST

Diane Foley and Colum McCann talk about the life and work of journalist James Foley, Diane's son, who was killed by ISIS in Syria in 2014.

About Books

Jonathan Karp on 100 Years of Simon & Schuster

2024-04-22 03:25:00 PST - 2024-04-22 03:50:00 PST

Simon & Schuster President & CEO Jonathan Karp discusses the company's 1924 founding, its role in publishing, and some of the authors it has published.

U.S. Senate

Sens. Laphonza Butler D-CA and Tina Smith D-MN on Book Bans

2024-04-22 03:50:00 PST - 2024-04-22 04:15:00 PST

Highlight from a recent Senate session.

Washington Journal

Charlie Spiering, Amateur Hour - Kamala Harris in the White House

2024-04-22 04:15:00 PST - 2024-04-22 05:00:00 PST

A segment from a recent Washington Journal.

Public Affairs Events

2024-04-22 05:00:00 PST - 2024-04-22 13:00:00 PST

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

Public Affairs Events

2024-04-22 13:00:00 PST - 2024-04-22 21:00:00 PST

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

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2024-04-22 21:00:00 PST - 2024-04-23 04:14:00 PST

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

State Department Diplomatic Reception Rooms Tour

2024-04-23 04:14:00 PST - 2024-04-23 05:00:00 PST

American History TV tours the U.S. State Department's Diplomatic Reception Rooms with director and curator Virginia Hart, and sits down for an interview about America's first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, with author Stacy Schiff.

The Presidency

Ulysses Grant -- Military Man & President

2024-04-23 05:00:00 PST - 2024-04-23 05:43:00 PST

The White House Historical Association hosts a reassessment of President Ulysses Grant's military service, presidency and legacy.

Public Affairs Events

2024-04-23 05:43:00 PST - 2024-04-23 06:45:00 PST

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

Sen. Ben Cardin D-MD Reads Washington's Farewell Address

2024-04-23 06:45:00 PST - 2024-04-23 07:31:00 PST

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) delivers the annual reading of Washington's Farewell Address, which rotates between the parties.

Public Affairs Events

2024-04-23 07:31:00 PST - 2024-04-23 14:15:00 PST

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

Public Affairs Events

2024-04-23 14:15:00 PST - 2024-04-23 21:00:00 PST

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

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2024-04-23 21:00:00 PST - 2024-04-24 05:00:00 PST

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

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2024-04-24 05:00:00 PST - 2024-04-24 13:00:00 PST

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

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2024-04-24 13:00:00 PST - 2024-04-24 21:00:00 PST

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2024-04-24 21:00:00 PST - 2024-04-25 05:00:00 PST

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2024-04-25 05:00:00 PST - 2024-04-25 13:00:00 PST

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2024-04-25 13:00:00 PST - 2024-04-25 21:00:00 PST

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2024-04-25 21:00:00 PST - 2024-04-26 05:00:00 PST

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2024-04-26 05:00:00 PST - 2024-04-26 13:00:00 PST

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2024-04-26 13:00:00 PST - 2024-04-26 21:00:00 PST

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