The most recent programs for the Broadcast - Book TV type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=5 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 10:27:13 GMT Broadcast - Book TV Mr. Klein discusses ties he says President Obama has to fringe organizations and extremists. He appeaeds here on G. Gordon Liddy's radio program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293953-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293953-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Jeremiah Denton appeared on G. Gordon Liddy's radio program to talk about his book [When Hell Was in Session] (WND Books; 7 edition (November 1, 2009). In the book, which was first published in 1976, Admiral Denton discussed his years as a POW in Vietnam and his efforts to inform the outside world about what was happening at the Hanoi Hilton. This new and updated edition of his book includes an epilogue about the culture shocks he received upon coming home. On July 18, 1965, Jeremiah Denton was shot down near Thanh Hoa. He spent almost eight years as the senior American officer to serve as a Vietnam POW. During a 1966 television interview arranged by the North Vietnamese, he blinked in Morse Code, spelling out 'T-O-R-T-U-R-E' with his eyes: the first confirmation Americans in Vietnam faced torture. After his release in 1973, he was promoted to rear admiral and then represented Alabama in the U.S. Senate from 1981 to 1987. He is the founder and president of the Admiral Jeremiah Denton Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290335-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290335-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jason Kersten appeared on the "Diane Rehm Show" to talk about his book [The Art of Making Money: The Story of a Master Counterfeiter] (Gotham; June 11, 2009). The book recounts the criminal exploits of Art Williams, a counterfeiter who by using over-the-counter materials was able to forge the "most secure bill ever created," a one-hundred dollar bill known as the 1996 New Note. Art Williams produced millions of counterfeit dollars over fourteen years until being caught by the Secret Service. The author talked about what led Art Williams to crime, how he came to counterfeit the supposedly secure 1996 New Note, and what led to his downfall. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from listeners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287611-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287611-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Alan Huffman appeared on "The Diane Rehm Show" to talk about his book [Sultana: Surviving the Civil War, Prison, and the Worst Maritime Disaster in American History] (Collins; March 24, 2009). In his book Mr. Huffman recounts the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history, the sinking of the steamboat Sultana that was transporting 2,400 Union soldiers on the Mississippi River on April 27, 1865. Mr. Huffman reports that many of the 1,700 men who died were former prisoners of war returning from Confederate prison camps. The author documents several of the soldier's service during the war including their conditions and treatment while imprisoned. Mr. Huffman responded to telephone calls and electronic mail from the radio audience. Katty Kay was the guest host. Alan Huffman is the author of [Mississippi in Africa: The Saga of the Slaves of Prospect Hill Plantation and Their Legacy in Liberia Today]. Mr. Huffman's writing has appeared in several publications, including [The New York Times, The Washington Post], and [Smithsonian] magazine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285414-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285414-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jamie Glazov talked about his book [United in Hate: The Left's Romance with Tyranny and Terror] (WND Books; March 3, 2009) on the "G. Gordon Liddy Show." The author presents a study of the beliefs and motivations of leftists who embrace ideologies contrary to their own life styles of comfort. He attempts to answer the question of why well-off intellectuals allegedly oppose the very economic and political systems that afford them their comforts. Jamie Glazov is managing editor of Frontpagemag.com. He is a doctor of History, specializing in U.S., Russian and Canadian foreign policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284578-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284578-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former President Jimmy Carter appeared on KMOX's "Charlie Brennan Show" (St. Louis) to talk about his latest book and the current situation in Israel/Palestine, [We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work] Simon and Schuster; January 20, 2009). He responded to listeners' questions. Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, is co-founder of The Carter Center. President Carter's books include [Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid] and [Our Endangered Values]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284255-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284255-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Edward Djerejian appeared on the television program "Viewpoint with James Zogby" to talk about his book [Danger and Opportunity: An American Ambassador's Journey Through the Middle East] (Threshold Editions; September 9, 2008) and the current situation in the Middle East. During the program, Ambassador Djerejian took calls from "Viewpoint" viewers from around the world. "Viewpoint" airs live on Abu Dhabi TV and LinkTV. Edward Djerejian has served as a U.S. diplomat under eight presidents going back to John F. Kennedy, including as U.S. ambassador to Syria and Israel. He was a special assistant to President Reagan and is the founding director of the James A. Baker III Institute at Rice University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283229-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283229-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sean Wilsey appeared on the nationally syndicated radio program, "The Book Guys," to talk about the book he edited with Matt Weiland, [State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America] (Ecco; September 16, 2008). The book presents an essay about each of the 50 states along with a surprising array of comparative facts and figures. The editors chose authors whose writings range from the historical to the autobiographical and the literary. During the discussion, Mr. Wilsey answered questions from telephone callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281827-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281827-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Farah was interviewed on the G. Gordon Liddy radio show. Mr. Farah argued that if either Sens Barack Obama and John McCain were elected president, that they would pander solely to their financial contributors. He said that people should vote for third party candidates or vote "none of the above". Mr. Liddy said that Sen. McCain would not act in such a manner. Joseph Farah is the author of [None of the Above: Why 2008 Is the Year to Cast the Ultimate Protest Vote], published by WND Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281035-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT William Safire appeared on on "The Book Guys" radio show to talk about the revised edition of his book [Safire's Political Dictionary], issued in paperback by Oxford University Press. Former presidential speechwriter and political columnist William Safire presented his updated political dictionary. Originally published in 1968, Mr. Safire examines political language, defining such words as "axis of evil," "Rumsfeld's Rules," and "red/blue state." During the discussion, the author answered questions from telephone callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202576-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202576-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mike Evans appeared on the "Jim Bohannon Show" to talk about his book [The Final Move Beyond Iraq: The Final Solution While the World Sleeps], published by Frontline. In his book the author talks about the threat from Iran, which he sees as the current financier and exporter of 'Islamofascism,' a form of radical Islam that seeks global domination. He responded to telephone calls from radio listeners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198417-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198417-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jeremy Schaap was a guest on the "Meet the Author" show to talk about his book, [Triumph: The Untold Story of Jesse Owens and Hitler's Olympics], published by Houghton Mifflin. Mr. Schaap used unprecedented access to the Owens family, previously unpublished interviews, and archival research to dispel some of the myths surrounding the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games as well as revealing new stories. He talked about the historical importance of Owens' victories in the Games which flew in the face of Hitler's ideas of Aryan supremacy. During the program the author read from the book, talked with the host, and responded to questions from the studio audience in the Student Union Theatre on the North Campus of the State University of New York at Buffalo. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196874-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Craig Nelson appeared on on "The Book Guys" radio show to talk about his new biography, [Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations], published by Viking. He talked about the life and writings of the Revolutionary leader Thomas Paine, author of the influential pamphlets "Common Sense" and "The Rights of Man." Mr. Nelson argued that Thomas Paine has not been given the credit he deserves as a Founding Father of the United States. During the discussion, the author answered questions from telephone callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194729-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194729-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Donald Jackson, chief calligrapher for the [St. John's Bible], appeared on "The Book Guys" radio show to talk about the calligraphy and other arts that are going into the creation of the first hand-written Bible in over 500 years, the [St. John's Bible]. The Bible is being reproduced in seven vlumnes by Liturgical Press. Mr. Jackson said that in 1998 he approached the Benedictine monks of Saint John's University and Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota, with his life-long dream of creating the first handwritten, illuminated bible since the invention of the printing press. He is using ancient materials and techniques for the Bible which may be completed by 2007. Mr. Jackson demonstrated calligraphy techniques. Hand-drawn text and illustrations were shown and described. Also, Nicholas Basbanes contributed his regular segment of the program by telephone. Donald Jackson is a senior scribe to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Crown Office at the House of Lords in the United Kingdom, a position in which he is responsible for the creation of official state documents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194729-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194729-2 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Robert Young Pelton appeared on the "Jim Bohannon Show" to talk about his book [Licensed to Kill: Hired Guns in the War on Terror], published by Crown. He described the world of private military contractors, 70,000 of whom are currently working in Iraq. Topics included the companies that do military contract work, the background of the people they hire, and the kinds of tasks they are assigned. He also talked about his own experience being embedded with private security forces in Iraq. He responded to telephone calls from radio listeners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194716-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194716-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT James MacGregor Burns appeared on the "Diane Rehm Show" to talk about his book [Running Alone: Presidential Leadership, JFK to Bush II, Why It Has Failed and How We Can Fix It], published by Basic Books. He said that President Kennedy changed American politics by running and governing with a group of trusted friends rather than working with the Democratic Party. He also said that most presidents since have followed that example, to the detriment of the democratic process and growth of the "imperial presidency," except for Presidents Johnson and Reagan. He explained why he believes the Bush leadership has failed, and gave suggestions about how presidents can gain collective support from their constituents and colleagues. Mr. Burns responded to telephone calls from listeners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194287-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194287-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ray Suarez appeared on the Diane Rehm Show to talk about his book, [The Holy Vote: The Politics of Faith in America], published by Rayo. He discussed the current relationship between religion and politics in the U.S. and the original intentions of the Founding Fathers. He described his attempts to explain these cultural and political changes, and the way religion now is used in the public arena. He responded to telephone calls from listeners. Suarez also wrote [The Old Neighborhood: What We Lost in the Great Suburban Migration: 1966-1999.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194491-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194491-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Chris Robinson interviewed Brian Mann about his book [Welcome to the Homeland: A Journey to the Rural Heart of America's Conservative Revolution], published by Steerforth. Mann discussed the issues, politics and stereotypes that divide the U.S. He also explored the differences between urban and rural cultures and looked at how rural citizens have managed to dominate the conservative base of the Republican Party. During the discussion the author responded to questions from callers and audience members. This program was a special live remote broadcast from St. Lawrence University's Sykes Formal Lounge with a studio audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194549-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194549-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Saul Cornell was a guest on WAMU's "Diane Rehm Show" to talk about his book, [A Well-Regulated Militia: The Founding Fathers and the Origins of Gun Control in America], published by Oxford University Press. He talked about the opposing sides of the gun control debate, tracing the history of the different interpretations of the Second Amendment, saying that both sides base their opinions on a flawed understanding of the Amendment. He said that gun rights supporters focus on "the right to bear arms," whereas the gun control proponents look at the preamble, which addresses having a "well-regulated militia." Prof. Cornell agruded that the 2nd Amendment guarantees neither an individual right nor a right of the state but a civic right to protect the nation, state and community. He also responded to telephone calls from listeners. Susan Page was the guest host on the "Diane Rehm Show." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193710-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193710-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Tom Tancreco was interviewed on the "Jim Bohannon Show" about his book [In Mortal Danger: The Battle for America's Border and Security], published by WND Books. The book includes his plan to repair what he refers to as the damage that has been done to American culture. He talked about his fight against illegal immigration and why he feels it is important that the country adhere to the principles of right and wrong on which it was founded. He also talked about border security issues and military war crimes trials. He responded to telephone calls from radio listeners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193262-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193262-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Bill Sammon discussed his book [Strategery: How George W. Bush Is Defeating Terrorists, Outwitting Democrats, and Confounding the Mainstream Media], published by Regnery Publishing, the last book in his three-book series about George W. Bush's presidency. In his book, Mr. Sammon argues that the president is doing an excellent job dealing with terrorism while handling what he calls the "liberal media." Bill Sammon, who has just been named the White House correspondent for the [Washington Examiner], described the conversations he had with the president and other White House staff members, such as President George W. Bush's senior advisor Karl Rove, while reporting on the presidential elections in both 2000 and 2004. He responded to questions from members of the audience throughout the event. Author Bill Sammon talked with KMOX radio host Charles Brennan in the President's Room at The University Club. The Fontbonne University KMOX Book Club meets monthly with an author for a broadcast of "The Charlie Brennan Show." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191867-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191867-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Claire Berlinski was interviewed on the "Jim Bohannon Show" about her book [Menace in Europe: Why the Continent's Crisis is America's, Too], published by Crown Forum. She analyzed the reasons behind the violent strikes and bombings that have taken place in Europe over recent years. She talked about how Europe is dealing with Islamic immigration, the absence of religious faith, anti-Semitism and anti-Americanism. She responded to telephone calls from radio listeners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191669-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191669-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT John Cole, co-editor of the [Encyclopedia of the Library of Congress], published by Bernan Press, appeared on "The Book Guys" radio show to talk it. The book covers the history of the Library of Congress and the collections the library houses. During the program, Mr. Cole also showed a selection of photos that appear in the book and responded to telephone calls from listeners. Mr. Brasbanes, in his usual segment, talked about the Center for the Book. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191292-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191292-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT John Hagee, the senior pastor at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, was interviewed on the Jim Bohannon Show about his book [Jerusalem Countdown: A Warning to the World], published by FrontLine. In the book, Mr. Hagee assessed the nuclear threat posed by Iran, which he says is far greater than most Americans think. Mr. Hagee argued that an attack, or the continued threat of an attack, by Iran on Israel could mark the beginning of the end of the world. During the show, Mr. Hagee talked about the aid he said Russia was providing Iran, the relationship between Iran and China, and the possibility of Israel preemptively striking Iran. He responded to telephone calls from radio listeners. Mr. Hagee also signed a copy of his book for Mr. Bohannon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190827-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190827-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Edward Klein was interviewed on the Jim Bohannon Show about his book [The Truth About Hillary: What She Knew, When She Knew It, and How Far She'll Go to Become President], published by Sentinel. He discussed the life and future prospects of Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY), saying that his book is not entirely negative or anti-Hillary. He responded to telephone calls from radio listeners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187365-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT John Bradley was interviewed on the Jim Bohannon Show about his book [Saudi Arabia Exposed: Inside a Kingdom in Crisis], published by Palgrave Macmillan. John Bradley talked about life in Saudi Arabia and the Saudi royal family's hold on power there. Mr. Bradley said that while the majority of citizens in Saudi Arabia worry about growing unemployment, a deteriorating education system, and a lack of fundamental freedom, the Saudi royal family does little to address these issues. This disparity, he argued, has caused Saudi Arabia to become increasingly unstable. Mr. Bradley also talked about the reaction to the U.S. invasion of Iraq in Saudi Arabia and recounts a picnic he attended in Saudi Arabia with members of Osama bin Laden's family. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188352-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188352-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Scott Sandage appeared on the "Diane Rehm Show" to talk about his book [Born Loser: A History of Failure in America], published by Harvard University Press. It takes a look at the notion of failure and how it has evolved from simple business losses to a measure of one's self-worth. Mr. Sandage chronicles the history of failure through the real-life experiences of those who never found success. Among the topics he addressed were the changing definitions of success in American history, societal expectations, moral values, and business culture in the 19th century, and popular perceptions of various historical figures. He also responded to telephone calls from listeners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186074-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186074-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Raido guests talked about the current political and social situation in Ian, U.S. and European policy in the region, Iranian nuclear development programs, and the future of Iran. They also responded to telephone calls from listeners. Mr. Venter, a war correspondent, was the author of [Iran's Nuclear Option: Tehran's Quest For The Atom Bomb], published by Casemate Publishers. Mr. Kinzer, a [New York Times] correspondent, was the author of [All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror], published by John Wiley and Sons. Ms. Nashat was the author of [Women and Revolution in Iran], published by Westview Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185885-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185885-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Skinner was a guest on WAMU's [Diane Rehm Show] to talk about the book she co-edited with Annelise Anderson and Martin Anderson, [Reagan's Path to Victory: The Shaping of Ronald Reagan's Vision; Selected Writings], published by The Free Press. The book is a collection of selected journal writings turned into radio addresses by Ronald Reagan from 1975 to 1979. Many of the radio addresses were played during the program. The late president's essays covered a wide range of subjects, including Vietnam, Watergate, America's foreign policy and the tax burden. Ms. Skinner responded to calls from listeners throughout the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184204-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Rifkin appeared on the Dianne Rehm radio show to talk with guest host Steve Roberts about his book, [The European Dream: How Europe's Vision of the Future Is Quietly Eclipsing the American Dream], published by Jeremy P. Tarcher. Mr. Rifkin will also responded to audience telephone calls and emails. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183160-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183160-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT William F. Buckley Jr. was a guest on WBZ - AM's [David Brudnoy Show] to talk about his book [Miles Gone By: A Literary Autobiography], published by Regnery Publishing. The book is a collection of essays gathered from Mr. Buckley's fifty-year career as a writer. The author covered a variety of subjects, from his childhood with nine siblings, his first [New York Times] bestseller, his founding of the [National Review], and his life as a family man. Mr. Buckley took telephone calls from listeners throughout the program. William F. Buckley Jr. was the founder of [National Review] and was the host of the Emmy Award-winning television show "Firing Line." He authored several books including, [God and Man At Yale; Nearer, My God: An Autobiography of Faith]; and [Nuremberg: The Reckoning]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178831-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178831-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former President Clinton appeared on the [Diane Rehm Show] to talk about his autobiography, [My Life], published by Alfred A. Knopf. He discussed his childhood, the war in Iraq, and read an essay he had written as a junior in high school. He also responded to questions from listeners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182553-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Charles Brennan, host of KMOX's "The Morning Meeting", interviewed Mr. Sammon about his book, [Misunderestimated: The President Battles Terrorism, John Kerry, and the Bush Haters], published by Regan Books. In the book, the author examines President Bush's actions since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. During this program, Mr. Sammon talked about the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the media's coverage of President Bush, and some of the challenges facing Bush as the 2004 election approaches. He also responded to questions from the studio audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182355-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Cheever talked with host Diane Rehm about her book, [My Name is Bill: Bill Wilson - His Life and the Creation of Alcoholics Anonymous], published by Simon and Schuster. Ms. Cheever described the life of Bill Wilson beginning with his childhood in Vermont and including his struggle with alcoholism and his creation of Alcoholics Anonymous. Ms. Cheever also responded to audience telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181549-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181549-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Yancey was a guest on the Diane Rehm Show. He and Ms. Rehm discussed his book, [Confessions of a Tax Collector: One Man's Tour of Duty Inside the IRS], published by HarperCollins. In the book, the author relates his experiences as a collection agent for the Internal Revenue Service. Mr. Yancey talks about how a revenue officer collects overdue taxes from delinquent taxpayers. During this program, he also responded to questions from callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180966-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180966-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dobson interviewed Mr. Limbaugh on Dobson's Focus on the Family radio program. Mr. Limbaugh talked about his book, [Persecution: How Liberals Are Waging War Against Christianity], published by Regnery Publishing. In the book, Mr. Limbaugh describes what he views as blatant attacks on Christianity in America. They also discussed Mel Gibson's movie, [The Passion of the Christ]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180933-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180933-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. and Mrs. Ahearn, co-authors of [Collected Books: The Guide to Values, 2002 Edition,] published by Putnam, talked about book collecting, rare books, and first editions with Mr. Cuthbert and Mr. Stypeck. The Ahearns explained how they identify first editions, and discussed the characteristics that make certain books valuable. First editions of Ernest Hemingway's [A Farewell to Arms], Henry David Thoreau's [Walden], Ian Fleming's [Casino Royale], and Arthur C. Clark's [2001: A Space Odyssey] were shown and discussed. The Ahearns also responded to listeners' telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180359-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180359-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Nelson talked about her book, [So Many Books, So Little Time: A Year of Passionate Reading], with Mr. Cuthbert and Mr. Stypeck. In the book, published by Putnam Publishing Group, the author chronicled her experiences reading 52 books in one year. She also gave her impressions and opinions of the books she read, discussed her love of reading, and answered questions from callers.. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180040-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180040-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Basbanes appeared on the "The Book Guys" radio show to discuss his book, [A Splendor of Letters: The Permanence of Books in an Impermanent World], published by HarperCollins. The book examines the preservation of printed and written materials, including books. This is the final book in Mr. Basbanes's trilogy about books. The first two are [A Gentle Madness] and [Patience and Fortitude]. Ms. Foresta joined the group for the second hour of discussion. She is the editor of [At First Sight: Photography and the Smithsonian], published by the Smithsonian Institution Press. The book contains several hundred images selected from the Smithsonian collection. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179695-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179695-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former President Carter appeared on the Diane Rehm Show to discuss his book, [The Hornet's Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary War], published by Simon and Schuster. The book is historical fiction, and is set in the South in the time period of the Revolutionary War. [The Hornet's Nest] was the first fiction book ever written by a U.S. president. Former President Carter also painted the image on the cover of the book. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179593-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179593-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT On the Jim Bohannon Show, author Gary Aldrich discussed his book [Thunder on the Left: An Insider's Report on the Hijacking of the Democratic Party], from Regnery Publishing. The author said that politicians on the far left are dangerous threats who favor big government, and that even moderate Republicans downplay the threat posed by the hard-left by classifying them as politicians with whom they disagree. He stated that liberal politicians are in favor of controls on things such as sport utility vehicles, foreign policy, the media, and homeland defense. He responded to listeners' comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177292-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177292-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Quart discussed her book [Branded: The Buying and Selling of Teenagers], published by Perseus Publishing, with Diane Rehm. According to Ms. Quart, the youth market has proven to be a lucrative segment of American business. Statistics confirm that over thirty million teens now spend upwards of $153 billion a year on items such as clothing, CDs and makeup. Ms. Quart asserts that corporations regularly attempt to purchase time and space for product-placement in high schools. She points out that textbooks mention name brand cookies and young athletes not only compete in gyms decorated with advertising but also solve math problems featuring merchandise logos. The book examines advertising campaigns that target teens and the negative consequences of those marketing techniques. She responded to telephone calls and electronic mail from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162165-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Coughlin talks about his book [Saddam: King of Terror,] published by HarperCollins. An unprecedented biography, drawn from the author's access to high-ranking defectors, intelligence officials, and even Saddam's own relatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173963-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173963-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Foster discussed his book [The Irish Story: Telling Tales and Making It Up in Ireland], published by Oxford University Press. In the book, Professor Foster challenges the popular stories and romantic tales that have come to represent Irish history. During the conversation, Professor Foster critiques Frank McCourt's [Angela's Ashes], the movie [The Commitments], and recent commemorations of the Irish potato famine. He also responded to telephone calls from radio listeners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173686-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173686-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Andersen talked about his new book [George and Laura: Portrait of an American Marriage], published by William Morrow. The book gives insight into the marriage of President George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush. The author talked about important events in their relationship including Mrs. Bush's complications during childbirth, her automobile accident as a teenager that killed a passenger, and the role that their relationship played in the moments after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173899-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173899-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Harris talked about her book [Center of the Storm,] published by WND Books. She spoke to Mr. Bohannon and several callers about her life in politics, her current run for a seat in the U. S. House of Representatives, and the controversial 2000 presidential election. She also responded to specific questions about her role as Secretary of State in Florida, including accusations of conflict of interest during the election, and to numerous reports that large numbers of legal voters were excluded from voting in Florida because they were misclassified as felons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173097-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173097-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT In an appearance on "Common Sense Radio with Oliver North," William Bennett discussed his book [Why We Fight: Moral Clarity and the War on Terrorism,] published by Doubleday. Written in the wake of September 11, the book is a response to those who have been critical of America's military action in Afghanistan. Bennett believes that September 11 revitalized America's moral clarity and patriotism, bringing out the best in the country's leaders and citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170355-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Timmerman discussed his book [Shakedown: Exposing the Real Jesse Jackson] with G. Gordon Liddy on Mr. Liddy's radio show. During the conversation, Mr. Timmerman argued that Jesse Jackson used his power as an African-American leader to "shakedown" innocent businesses for his own enrichment and silence his critics in the media. He also talked about Rev. Jackson's actions after Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated and his relationship with Jeff Fort, a Chicago gang leader. The book is published by Regnery Publishing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169256-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169256-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT In an edited program, Mr. Thomson interviewed Alexandra Fuller, author of [Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood] and Carl Djerassi, author of the memoir [This Man's Pill: Reflections on the 50th Birthday of the Pill]. Fuller's memoir tells of her experiences growing up in Africa amid political turmoil. Djerassi, a chemist, novelist, and playwright, is credited with developing the birth control pill over 50 years ago. He discussed his past experiences and the future of birth control and sex. West Coast Live is broadcast from various locations in the San Francisco area. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169050-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former Chief Judge Richard Posner was shown appearing on the radio program "Extension 720 with Milt Rosenberg" to discuss his book [Breaking the Deadlock: The 2000 Election, the Constitution, and the Courts], published by Princeton University Press. He discussed the legal ramifications of the 2000 presidential election that was decided in favor of Governor George W. Bush by the U.S. Supreme Court. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166065-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166065-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT