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Program Schedule:
Public Affairs Events 
Playing Now!
2026-03-27 21:00:00 PST - 2026-03-28 05:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Q & A
Former Columbia University President Lee Bollinger on the Role and Future of Universities in America
2026-03-28 05:00:00 PST - 2026-03-28 06:01:00 PSTFormer 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.
Cass Sunstein, Separation of Powers
2026-03-28 06:01:00 PST - 2026-03-28 07:06:00 PSTHarvard 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.
Washington Journal
Peter Schweizer, The Invisible Coup
2026-03-28 07:06:00 PST - 2026-03-28 07:56:00 PSTA segment from a recent Washington Journal.
Erik Larson & Susan Orlean Discuss Storytelling and Narrative Nonfiction
2026-03-28 07:56:00 PST - 2026-03-28 08:55:00 PSTBook TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.
Sen. John Kennedy, How to Test Negative for Stupid -- And Why Washington Never Will
2026-03-28 08:55:00 PST - 2026-03-28 09:35:00 PSTBook TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.
Jan Dutkiewicz & Gabriel Rosenberg, Feed the People!
2026-03-28 09:35:00 PST - 2026-03-28 10:45:00 PSTAuthors Jan Dutkiewicz and Gabriel Rosenberg discuss the benefits of industrial food. POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City hosts this event.
Michael Kimmel, Playmakers
2026-03-28 10:45:00 PST - 2026-03-28 11:45:00 PSTAuthor Michael Kimmel discusses the first-generation Jewish American toymakers who manufactured now-famous children's toys.
Laura Mauldin, In Sickness and in Health
2026-03-28 11:45:00 PST - 2026-03-28 12:50:00 PSTSociologist Laura Mauldin describes the role of caregiving for chronically ill family members. Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.
Chris Enss, Daughters of Daring -- Hollywood Cowgirl Stunt Women
2026-03-28 12:50:00 PST - 2026-03-28 13:50:00 PSTHistorian Chris Enss explores the lives of cowgirl stunt women who took leading roles in early and mid-20th century Hollywood Westerns.
Nicole Parker, The Two FBIs
2026-03-28 13:50:00 PST - 2026-03-28 15:00:00 PSTFormer 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.
Wil Haygood, The War Within a War
2026-03-28 15:00:00 PST - 2026-03-28 16:26:00 PSTFormer 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.
America's Book Club
David Grann
2026-03-28 16:26:00 PST - 2026-03-28 17:24:00 PSTAuthor 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.
America's Book Club
The Treasures With David Grann
2026-03-28 17:24:00 PST - 2026-03-28 17:35:00 PSTAuthor David Grann and host David M. Rubenstein visit the vault of the Folger Shakespeare Library.
Washington Journal
Peter Schweizer, The Invisible Coup
2026-03-28 17:35:00 PST - 2026-03-28 18:21:00 PSTA segment from a recent Washington Journal.
Cass Sunstein, Separation of Powers
2026-03-28 18:21:00 PST - 2026-03-28 19:25:00 PSTHarvard 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.
Q & A
Former Columbia University President Lee Bollinger on the Role and Future of Universities in America
2026-03-28 19:25:00 PST - 2026-03-28 20:25:00 PSTFormer 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.
Erik Larson & Susan Orlean Discuss Storytelling and Narrative Nonfiction
2026-03-28 20:25:00 PST - 2026-03-28 21:25:00 PSTBook TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.
Jan Dutkiewicz & Gabriel Rosenberg, Feed the People!
2026-03-28 21:25:00 PST - 2026-03-28 22:31:00 PSTAuthors Jan Dutkiewicz and Gabriel Rosenberg discuss the benefits of industrial food. POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City hosts this event.
Michael Kimmel, Playmakers
2026-03-28 22:31:00 PST - 2026-03-28 23:30:00 PSTAuthor Michael Kimmel discusses the first-generation Jewish American toymakers who manufactured now-famous children's toys.
Laura Mauldin, In Sickness and in Health
2026-03-28 23:30:00 PST - 2026-03-29 00:35:00 PSTSociologist Laura Mauldin describes the role of caregiving for chronically ill family members. Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.
Chris Enss, Daughters of Daring -- Hollywood Cowgirl Stunt Women
2026-03-29 00:35:00 PST - 2026-03-29 01:25:00 PSTHistorian Chris Enss explores the lives of cowgirl stunt women who took leading roles in early and mid-20th century Hollywood Westerns.
Nicole Parker, The Two FBIs
2026-03-29 01:25:00 PST - 2026-03-29 02:32:00 PSTFormer 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.
Wil Haygood, The War Within a War
2026-03-29 02:32:00 PST - 2026-03-29 04:00:00 PSTFormer 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.
America's Book Club
David Grann
2026-03-29 04:00:00 PST - 2026-03-29 05:01:00 PSTAuthor 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.
Lectures in History
President Jimmy Carter's Impact On the End of the Cold War
2026-03-29 05:01:00 PST - 2026-03-29 06:00:00 PSTGonzaga 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.
America 250
Reel America - The Constitution of the United States - 1955
2026-03-29 06:00:00 PST - 2026-03-29 06:25:00 PSTThe Presidency
An Inside Look at the Bill Clinton Presidency
2026-03-29 06:25:00 PST - 2026-03-29 07:30:00 PSTDo 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
Independence -- 1976
2026-03-29 07:30:00 PST - 2026-03-29 08:00:00 PSTA National Park Service film made for the 1976 Bicentennial portrays founding fathers in Philadelphia in 1776 and 1976.
America 250
Life in Philadelphia During 1777 British Occupation
2026-03-29 08:00:00 PST - 2026-03-29 09:00:00 PSTHistorian 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.
U.S. House of Representatives
Congressional 250th Time Capsule Act
2026-03-29 09:00:00 PST - 2026-03-29 09:11:00 PSTA highlight from a recent House session.
America 250
Trinity Church New York, St. Paul's Chapel and Gravesites Tour
2026-03-29 09:11:00 PST - 2026-03-29 09:48:00 PSTTouring Trinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel in New York, the congregants of which played a significant role during the American Revolution.
Reel America
Society Without Libraries -- 1961
2026-03-29 09:48:00 PST - 2026-03-29 10:15:00 PSTThe Civil War
Jonathan Jones, Opium Slavery
2026-03-29 10:15:00 PST - 2026-03-29 11:20:00 PSTAuthor Jonathan Jones discusses America's first opioid epidemic, which comprised veterans taking opium and morphine to ease distress after the Civil War.
The Civil War
Decline and Fall of the Army of Northern Virginia
2026-03-29 11:20:00 PST - 2026-03-29 12:13:00 PSTHistorians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.
The Civil War
Lincoln's Second Inaugural
2026-03-29 12:13:00 PST - 2026-03-29 13:23:00 PSTHistorians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.
The Civil War
Nathan Bedford Forrest and Robert E. Lee - 1865
2026-03-29 13:23:00 PST - 2026-03-29 14:25:00 PSTHistorians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.
The Civil War
Ulysses S. Grant's Road to Appomattox - 1865
2026-03-29 14:25:00 PST - 2026-03-29 15:30:00 PSTHistorians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.
America 250
Reel America - The Constitution of the United States - 1955
2026-03-29 15:30:00 PST - 2026-03-29 15:52:00 PSTU.S. House of Representatives
Congressional 250th Time Capsule Act
2026-03-29 15:52:00 PST - 2026-03-29 16:03:00 PSTA highlight from a recent House session.
Reel America
Vietnam War Combat Photography - 1968
2026-03-29 16:03:00 PST - 2026-03-29 16:31:00 PSTAmerica 250
Historian Stewart McLaurin on James Monroe
2026-03-29 16:31:00 PST - 2026-03-29 16:43:00 PSTWhite 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.
America 250
Historian Catherine Allgor on Dolley Madison
2026-03-29 16:43:00 PST - 2026-03-29 16:54:00 PSTHistorian 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.
America 250
Stanford's Jack Rakove on James Madison
2026-03-29 16:54:00 PST - 2026-03-29 17:05:00 PSTStanford 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.
Lectures in History
President Jimmy Carter's Impact On the End of the Cold War
2026-03-29 17:05:00 PST - 2026-03-29 18:01:00 PSTGonzaga 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.
America 250
Reel America - The Constitution of the United States - 1955
2026-03-29 18:01:00 PST - 2026-03-29 18:27:00 PSTThe Presidency
An Inside Look at the Bill Clinton Presidency
2026-03-29 18:27:00 PST - 2026-03-29 19:31:00 PSTDo 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
Independence -- 1976
2026-03-29 19:31:00 PST - 2026-03-29 20:01:00 PSTA National Park Service film made for the 1976 Bicentennial portrays founding fathers in Philadelphia in 1776 and 1976.
America 250
Life in Philadelphia During 1777 British Occupation
2026-03-29 20:01:00 PST - 2026-03-29 21:00:00 PSTHistorian 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.
U.S. House of Representatives
Congressional 250th Time Capsule Act
2026-03-29 21:00:00 PST - 2026-03-29 21:11:00 PSTA highlight from a recent House session.
America 250
Trinity Church New York, St. Paul's Chapel and Gravesites Tour
2026-03-29 21:11:00 PST - 2026-03-29 21:48:00 PSTTouring Trinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel in New York, the congregants of which played a significant role during the American Revolution.
Reel America
Society Without Libraries -- 1961
2026-03-29 21:48:00 PST - 2026-03-29 22:15:00 PSTThe Civil War
Jonathan Jones, Opium Slavery
2026-03-29 22:15:00 PST - 2026-03-29 23:17:00 PSTAuthor Jonathan Jones discusses America's first opioid epidemic, which comprised veterans taking opium and morphine to ease distress after the Civil War.
The Civil War
Decline and Fall of the Army of Northern Virginia
2026-03-29 23:17:00 PST - 2026-03-30 00:10:00 PSTHistorians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.
The Civil War
Lincoln's Second Inaugural
2026-03-30 00:10:00 PST - 2026-03-30 01:20:00 PSTHistorians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.
The Civil War
Nathan Bedford Forrest and Robert E. Lee - 1865
2026-03-30 01:20:00 PST - 2026-03-30 02:22:00 PSTHistorians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.
The Civil War
Ulysses S. Grant's Road to Appomattox - 1865
2026-03-30 02:22:00 PST - 2026-03-30 03:27:00 PSTHistorians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.
America 250
Reel America - The Constitution of the United States - 1955
2026-03-30 03:27:00 PST - 2026-03-30 03:49:00 PSTU.S. House of Representatives
Congressional 250th Time Capsule Act
2026-03-30 03:49:00 PST - 2026-03-30 03:59:00 PSTA highlight from a recent House session.
Reel America
Vietnam War Combat Photography - 1968
2026-03-30 03:59:00 PST - 2026-03-30 04:27:00 PSTAmerica 250
Historian Stewart McLaurin on James Monroe
2026-03-30 04:27:00 PST - 2026-03-30 04:39:00 PSTWhite 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.
America 250
Historian Catherine Allgor on Dolley Madison
2026-03-30 04:39:00 PST - 2026-03-30 04:51:00 PSTHistorian 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.
America 250
Stanford's Jack Rakove on James Madison
2026-03-30 04:51:00 PST - 2026-03-30 05:01:00 PSTStanford 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.
Public Affairs Events
2026-03-30 05:01:00 PST - 2026-03-30 13:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
2026-03-30 13:00:00 PST - 2026-03-30 21:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
2026-03-30 21:00:00 PST - 2026-03-31 05:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
2026-03-31 05:00:00 PST - 2026-03-31 13:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
2026-03-31 13:00:00 PST - 2026-03-31 21:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
2026-03-31 21:00:00 PST - 2026-04-01 05:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
2026-04-01 05:00:00 PST - 2026-04-01 13:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
2026-04-01 13:00:00 PST - 2026-04-01 21:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
2026-04-01 21:00:00 PST - 2026-04-02 05:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
2026-04-02 05:00:00 PST - 2026-04-02 13:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
2026-04-02 13:00:00 PST - 2026-04-02 21:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
2026-04-02 21:00:00 PST - 2026-04-03 05:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
2026-04-03 05:00:00 PST - 2026-04-03 13:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
2026-04-03 13:00:00 PST - 2026-04-03 21:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Past Shows (Last 2 Weeks)
Q & A
Former Columbia University President Lee Bollinger on the Role and Future of Universities in America
2026-03-28 05:00:00 PST - 2026-03-28 06:01:00 PSTFormer 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.
Public Affairs Events
2026-03-27 21:00:00 PST - 2026-03-28 05:00:00 PSTPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.