The most recent programs for the Short Subject type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=57 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 18:32:19 GMT Short Subject Amy Reading presents a history of economic cons in the United States and specifically recounts the confidence game that left Texas rancher J. Frank Norfleet penniless in 1919. The author relays that upon realizing he had been taken ina stock market con, Mr. Norfleet left his home armed and in possession of several disguises to seek revenge on the men who swindled him out of his fortune. Amy Reading speaks at The Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305149-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305149-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Marwan Bishara talked about the causes for the revolutions that made up the "Arab Spring." Mr. Bishara argued that the uprisings have a long history that has been largely ignored by the media in the West. He responded to questions from members of the audience at Georgetown University's Center for Contemporary Arab Studies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304501-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304501-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Newt Gingrich spoke about the results of the New Hampshire primary election from the Raddison Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire. Former Governor Mitt Romney won the election with 37%, Representative Ron Paul finished with 23%, and Former Governor Jon Huntsman received 17% of the vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303626-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jay Weiner recalls the 2008 election for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat between Democrat Al Franken and Republican incumbent Norm Coleman and the subsequent eight-month ballot recount. Mr. Weiner examines the legal challenges by both sides throughout the recount process and the eventual declaration of Al Franken as the winner by 312 votes out of 2.9 million cast. Jay Weiner discussed his book at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Minneapolis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296391-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Messinger discussed her position as president of the Manhattan Borough. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59519-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The history of the Brady Bill, legislation to require a 5-day waiting period to purchase a handgun, was traced with video clips and pictures showing the shooting of President Reagan and James Brady in 1981. Sample questions and teaching tips were offered for using this information in the classroom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53806-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53806-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The responsibilities of the vice president of the U.S. were enumerated, as well as the kinds of assignments he or she might undertake. Professor Frantzich described uses of videotaped C-SPAN programming in the college classroom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53456-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The history and interpretations of the Bill of Rights are illustrated with interviews and video clips. Activities are suggested for the use of this program in classrooms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52739-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52739-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Video clips show how health care became an issue in the 1992 presidential campaign, how the president gets legislation introduced into Congress, and highlights of the Health Security Act. Mr. Gotchy gives tips to teachers on using C-SPAN programming in the classroom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52308-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT An examination of the president's Cabinet was the topic of the C-SPAN Classroom. Topics included the general role of the Cabinet, the appointment process for Cabinet secretaries, the responsibilities of a Cabinet secretary, and the executive departments comprising the Cabinet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51948-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51948-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Serfaty narrated a brief vignette on the structure of the government of France, including the French president, prime minister, and parliament. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/42776-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/42776-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Graphics and pictures illustrated a brief vignette on the background of the head of the Department of Energy in the Clinton administration, Hazel O'Leary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/41807-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/41807-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Pictures and graphics illustrated the missions and makeup of the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services in the Clinton presidential administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40762-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40762-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Graphics and pictures illustrated a brief vignette on the officials and spheres of influence of the Departments of Treasury and State. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40733-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40733-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ritchie recalled incidents in this century when presidential administration nominees were not confirmed by Congress in a brief vignette on the history of administration confirmations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40569-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40569-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ritchie discussed the history of the process of nomination and confirmation of Presidential appointments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40664-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40664-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Graphics, pictures and brief interviews accompanied a vignette on the members of the White House press corps, the reporters who cover the president's actions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40848-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40848-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The White House Office of Communications is responsible for getting information from the administration to the media. The responsibilities of the White House press secretary and media affairs director are described. Mr. Fitzwater discussed his role as press secretary to Presidents Reagan and Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39842-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39842-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Walters helped provide a brief history of the many important African-Americans who have participated the United States political process, most notably, those former and current members of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39582-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39582-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Teachers and educators spoke on the use of C-SPAN programming in their classrooms, and commented on the scope of C-SPAN programming. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39566-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39566-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT An overview of the C-SPAN in the Classroom program and its value to educators was outlined. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38386-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38386-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Graphics illustrated a review of how the federal budget is prepared and approved by the presidential administration and Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38176-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38176-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Professor Kwoka discussed the economic policies of the 1980's, including deregulation, the federal deficit, and health care costs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38172-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38172-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The history of presidential inaugurations is reviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37782-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37782-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ritchie described the evolution of the State of the Union address, given annually by the president of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37390-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37390-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Beschloss spoke on the role of the vice president in a vignette examining the history and office of the U.S. vice presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36973-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36973-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Beschloss discussed the powers contained in the office of the presidency while his remarks were illustrated with pictures and video footage of former presidents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36791-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36791-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Graphics and scenes from a legislative session illustrated a narrative on the format and process of the Israeli Knesset, Israel's legislative body. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36359-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36359-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sato spoke briefly during a description and brief overview of the history of the Japanese Diet, the legislative body of the government of Japan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36093-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36093-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Zwenig and Sen. Kerry spoke during a brief overview on the Senate Select Committee's investigation on reports of missing U.S. servicemen in Vietnam. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35247-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35247-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Zwenig commented during a brief overview of the membership and objectives of the Senate Select Committee on POW/MIA Affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/34634-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/34634-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Nelson's remarks illustrated some of the regulations concerning campaign fundraising and expenditures for House and Senate candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/33634-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/33634-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The 1992 campaigns for U.S. Senate seats were discussed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/33342-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/33342-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Duncan discussed the effects of redistricting and the House bank scandal on the 1992 campaigns for seats in the House of Representatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/33447-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/33447-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Drinan and Ms. Hillman discussed methods of discrimination in voting and the eventual extension of voting rights to almost all adult citizens over age eighteen in the U.S.. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32952-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32952-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representatives of various groups discussed the electoral college and its origins. The group also talked about presidential elections where the electoral college was significant. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32849-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32849-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Nelson and Ms. Aikens discussed the financing of a presidential campaign. They also discussed specific limits on contributions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32703-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32703-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Matalin, Mr. Wilhelm, and Mr. Cook discussed the organization of a presidential campaign. They also discussed some of the strategies involved in running a campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32701-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32701-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Splaine and Mr. Troy talked about the history of presidential campaigns in America. They discussed how the campaigns had changed since the Constitution was ratified. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32236-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32236-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT James Thurber of the American University Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies commented during a description of the political convention process, including delegate selection procedures and the delegate voting process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25277-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25277-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The financing of political campaigns is explained. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25033-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25033-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT This week's short subject focused on the history of the U.S. space program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24642-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24642-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The rules for Senate leadership were reviewed. The roles of the vice presiden and the president pro tempore were explained. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24562-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24562-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Miller discussed the G-7, a group of countries with the highest gross national products. He commented on the economic summits hosted by the group and the role it plays in international politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24357-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24357-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24193-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24193-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Professor Thurber briefly discussed the different kinds of presidential primaries during a viginette on the history and process of political primaries and caucuses in the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24053-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24053-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Political analyst described the campaign process for political candidates in the U.S., including the campaign announcement, the campaign staff, and fundraising. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25768-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25768-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Current Speaker of the House of Representatives Thomas Foley and former Speaker Tip O'Neill commented briefly during a short historical overview of the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23541-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23541-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Stewart, secretary of the Senate, discussed how the Senate operates on a daily basis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23428-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23428-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. O'Brien, professor of government at the University of Virginia, discussed the origins, history, and functions of the Supreme Court. He also explained the Supreme Court's appointment process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23246-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT