The most popular events for the Health Care - Book TV Series http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=series&id=35 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 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 18:54:29 GMT Health Care - Book TV Larry Klayman talked by video uplink from New York City about his book [Whores: Why and How I Came to Fight the Establishment] (New Chapter Publisher; October 15, 2009). In his book he expresses his views on what he sees as corruption, abuse and lapsed ethics in the U.S. government, judiciary, and the media. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Included in program ID 289995-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289512-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289512-6 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Gordon Goldstein talked by remote access from New York City about his book [Lessons in Disaster: McGeorge Bundy and the Path to War in Vietnam] (Times Books, November 11, 2008; Holt Paperbacks, reprint edition, September 1, 2009). He talked about lessons learned from Vietnam and the current situation in Afghanistan. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The program began with a clip from September 30, 2009, of White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answering a question about Mr. Goldstein's book being read by members of the administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289314-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289314-4 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Ben Goldacre talked about his book, [Bad Pharma: How Drug Companies Mislead Doctors and Harm Patients], in which he discusses the influence of the pharmaceutical industry on the global healthcare system and argues that pharmaceutical companies hide negative studies and use questionable testing and intensive lobbying to get what they want, regardless of whether the drugs they produce are good for patients. Mr. Goldacre spoke about his book at Town Hall Seattle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311149-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311149-1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Michelle Malkin talked about her book, [Culture of Corruption: Obama and His Team of Tax Cheats, Crooks, and Cronies] (Regnery Publishing; July 27, 2009). In her book she asserts that the era of hope and change died within six months because the people behind it are corrupt. She calls the first lady and vice president the largest beneficiaries of corporate world nepotism, even while deploring the very culture behind their own success. Ms. Malkin explores the alleged secrets administration officials are hiding and investigates the growing list of unaccountable czars in the White House. Ms. Malkin talked about the Obama administration, health care, ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now), and how the Obama administration makes appointments to key administration posts. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288144-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288144-5 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Cornel West spoke about his book being released that day, [Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud, a Memoir] (Smiley Books; October 15, 2009), that he wrote with David Ritz. Professor West discussed his life story and his political perspective as well as current issues in the news. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289486-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289486-6 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rosemary Gibson argues that the overuse of medicine is an important contributor to the exploding cost of health care in the United States. She also says that many people have been negatively effected by undergoing unnecessary procedures. She spoke in the Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294998-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294998-1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. Marty Makary talks about his book, [Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won't Tell You and How Transparency Can Revolutionize Health Care], in which he provides an insider's look at the dangers of a stay in the hospital. He argues that patients are endangered by errors, over-treatment and a closed-door culture that protects medical practitioners first. He discussed his findings and experience with the president of Washington, D.C.'s Sibley Hospital (part of the Johns Hopkins network) Richard Davis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309280-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309280-1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Norman talked about her book [We Band of Angels: The Untold Story of American Nurses Trapped on Bataan by the Japanese], published by Random House. The book relates the stories of Army and Navy nurses that evacuated Manila, Philippines, while under attack by the Japanese and their establishment of a jungle hospital for the numerous casualties. They were eventually captured and imprisoned by the Japanese. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150982-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150982-1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jean Sasson talked by remote access from Atlanta about her book, [Growing Up bin Laden: Osama's Wife and Son Take Us Inside Their Secret World] (St. Martin's Press; October 27, 2009). Written in cooperation with Osama bin Laden's first wife, Najwa, and his fourth son, Omar, the book takes an inside look at Osama bin Ladens' family life and transformation into a terrorist leader. Ms. Sasson talked about how she came to write this book due to the access they allowed her. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Jean Sasson is the author of several books, including [Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia] and [Mayada, Daughter of Iraq: One Woman's Survival Under Saddam Hussein]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289658-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289658-9 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT The co-authors of [Why Obamacare Is Wrong for America] presented their criticisms of the recently passed national health care legislation. The panelists argued that the new health care plan would restrict coverage, raise insurance costs, and increase the deficit. The panelists, Thomas Miller, Robert Moffit, Grace-Marie Turner, and James Capretta, also responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Kristol made opening remarks about the state of health care legislation. This book launch event was held in the First Amendment Lounge of the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298876-1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ann Coulter talked about the policies of the Obama administration, including health care and energy. She also talked about her book [Guilty: Liberal "Victims" and Their Assault on America] (Crown Forum; January 6, 2009). In her book she accuses liberals of always playing the victim and argues that the Left has the expert bullies. Ann Coulter is the legal correspondent for [Human Events] and a syndicated columnist for Universal Press Syndicate. She was interviewed at the 32nd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-25 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-25 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sally Pipes presents her thoughts on the recently passed health care legislation. The author examines the 2,400 page bill and argues that the plan will leave 23 million Americans uninsured and cost taxpayers $1 trillion over ten years. She offers ten principles for health care reform that would make health care accessible and affordable for all without destroying individual freedom, quality treatment, medical innovation, and the economy. Sally Pipes discussed her book at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295540-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295540-1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Miriam Grossman talked about her book [Unprotected: A Campus Psychiatrist Reveals How Political Correctness in Her Profession Endangers Every Student], published by Sentinel. She argued that political correctness in college health care harms students by tacitly approving casual sex. She also said that girls and women are bombarded with information about preventing pregnancy, but do not receive adequate medical information about fertility risks caused by advanced maternal age. After her presentation she responded to audience members' questions. Dr. Miriam Grossman is also a senior fellow at the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute. This event was held at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200234-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200234-1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Atul Gawande talked about health care legislation and the current state of the health care industry. He also talked about his book [The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right] (Metropolitan Books). In his book the author and surgeon uses vignettes from around the world to shows how something as simple as a checklist can produce positive results. The author's emphasis is on the surgery checklist, which he says has reduced complications in surgeries in one third of the places where it's been used - at no additional cost. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291127-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291127-6 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Stuart Firestein talked about his book, [Ignorance: How It Drives Science]. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded in the King's College Room in Columbia University's Low Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-5 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ezekiel Emanuel talked about his book, [Healthcare, Guaranteed: A Simple Secure Solution for America], published by PublicAffairs (May 26, 2008). In the book he presents his plan to re-imagine the nation's health care system. According to Dr. Ezekiel, the United States spent 2.1 trillion dollars on health care in 2007 yet 47 million Americans were uninsured. His proposal includes eliminating employer-health care and creating a independent program that grades insurance companies and health care plans. Dr. Emanuel responded to questions from audience members following his remarks. Ezekiel Emanuel is the chair of the Department of Bioethics at the Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health. He is the author or co-author of several books, including [No Margin, No Mission: Health-Care Organizations and the Quest for Ethical Excellence]. Dr. Emanuel is the brother of Rahm Emanuel, President Barack Obama's chief of staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283359-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283359-1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Alec MacGillis talked about the book, [Landmark: The Inside Story of America's New Health-Care Law and What It Means For Us All] (PublicAffairs, 2010). He was one of the contributors to the book which was based on a series of essays written by the [Washington Post] staff. Mr. MacGillis also talked about what changes in health care the nation could expect to see over the next few months, the law's immediate impact on health care coverage, costs and benefits in the law, and what obstacles and uncertainties remain. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293308-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293308-9 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books on war. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Sebastian Junger is the author of [War], recounting the fourteen months he spent embedded with a U.S. Army platoon in Afghanistan. Karl Marlantes is the author of [Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War], based on his experiences about what it is like to be a young man at war. This event of the 27th Miami Book Fair International was held in the Chapman Conference Center at Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296686-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296686-6 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Beatrix Hoffman, professor and chair of the history department at Northern Illinois University, spoke about the history of the American health care system. She focused on why the United States had been one of the few developed countries to not adopt universal health care and examined why the issue was so divisive. She spoke at the Great Lakes History Conference held at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan and responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309273-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309273-1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Harriet Washington talked about her book, [Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present], published by Doubleday. Journalist and medical ethicist Washington described medical research on African Americans from colonial times to the 20th century. She described the "Tuskegee Syphilis Study" that began in 1932 and was conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service. Almost 400 African American men were withheld treatment for syphilis to study how the disease would affect them in its late stages. The author contended that this is just one of several experiments that shaped the way in which African Americans relate to today's medical industry. She showed many illustrations from her book and responded to audience members' questions. Harriet Washington has been awarded the Congressional Black Caucus Beacon of Light Award and investigative journalism awards from the National Association of Black Journalists. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196754-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196754-1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Alondra Nelson talked about her book, [Body and Soul: The Black Panther Party and the Fight Against Medical Discrimination]. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded in the King's College Room in Columbia University's Low Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-8 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Satel, a practicing psychiatrist, talked about her book, [PC, M.D.: How Political Correctness Is Corrupting Medicine], published by Basic Books. The book argues that the intrusion of political correctness into medicine is creating a toxic system of medical care. She asserts that the trend toward taking race, sexual orientation and oppression by society into account when organizing treatment is deflects the focus from science-based healing and prevention. Dr. Satel argues that medical practice of this nature diverts taxpayer money that could be better spent improving the delivery of health care, providing proven therapies and researching new ones. She talked about victimology, multiculturalism, the rejection of fixed truths and individual autonomy, and the consequences of putting politics before health. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164282-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164282-1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Weiner talked about his book, [Long for This World: The Strange Science of Immortality]. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded in the King's College Room in Columbia University's Low Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-10 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Matthew Continetti talked about the media reaction to Sarah Palin and his book, [The Persecution of Sarah Palin: How the Elite Media Tried to Bring Down a Rising Star] (Sentinel; November 12, 2009). In his book he contends that Sarah Palin was excessively attacked by the media. He argues that her personal life was unfairly targeted and that her words were 'spun' to distort her message. Video clips of 2008 presidential campaign events were shown in the background. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290031-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290031-9 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Michael Chertoff talked about his new book, [Homeland Security: Assessing the First Five Years] (University of Pennsylvania Press; September 1, 2009). He responded to telephone calls, electronic communications, and questions from students at the Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University, who participated via Skype from the C-SPAN Civics Bus. [Homeland Security] covers the long-term approach of the Homeland Security Department, what it has achieved and has yet to do, cybersecurity threats, illegal immigrants and U.S. borders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289005-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289005-6 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books about the immigrant experience. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Carlos Erie is the author of [Learning to Die in Miami: Confessions of a Refugee Boy] (Free Press). It is a continuation of his memoir about being a poor and without parents in a strange land. Edwidge Danticat is the author of [Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work] (Princeton University Press). Ngugi Wa Thiong'o, African author and activist, is the author of [Dreams in a Time of War: A Childhood Memoir] (Pantheon). This event of the 27th Miami Book Fair International was held in the Chapman Conference Center at Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296686-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296686-8 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Military historian Patrick K. O'Donnell talked about his book [They Dared Return: The True Story of Jewish Spies Behind the Lines in Nazi Germany] (Da Capo Press; October 13, 2009). He used recently declassified files, private documents, and personal interviews to tell the story of Jewish refugee sent on a covert operation deep into the heavily fortified area of Austria's "Alpine Redoubt," where Hitler planned to make his last stand. He was joined by the commander of Operation Greenup, former Sergeant Frederick Mayer. They talked about the achievements of the group and the dangers overcome. They were interviewed at the 32nd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-6 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Greene, author of [Fraternity: A Journey in Search of Five Presidents], published by Crown, talked about his experiences meeting and talking with several former U.S. presidents. Mr. Frankel, author of [High Noon in the Cold War: Kennedy, Khrushchev, and the Cuban Missile Crisis], published by Presidio Press, also described the importance of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the biographies of the participants. The authors answered a few audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184344-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184344-1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Haefeli talked about his book, [New Netherland and the Dutch Origins of American Religious Liberty], examining the influence of the Dutch on religious liberty in the United States. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded in the King's College Room in Columbia University's Low Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-7 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Carol Beck talked about the SEED School of Maryland, a statewide college-preparatory public boarding school for students from under-served communities. She was at the National Press Club Book Fair with four students from the school to thank patrons who were buying books for the school library. The students talked about their studies and what books they wanted for their library. The 32nd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library, was held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-31 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-31 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Laurie Edwards talked about her book, [In the Kingdom of the Sick: A Social History of Chronic Illness in America], in which she reports on the over 133 million Americans living with a chronic illness, who constitute three quarters of all health care spending. She spoke about the obstacles that the chronically ill face, including the limits of medicine, skepticism about many illnesses, and criticism that many have diseases that could be prevented. Laurie Edwards spoke at Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, Massachusetts and responded to questions from the audience.. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312438-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312438-1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Todd Gitlin talked about his book, [Occupy Nation: The Roots, the Spirit, and the Promise of Occupy Wall Street]. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded in the King's College Room in Columbia University's Low Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-6 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Richard Wolffe talked about his book [Renegade: The Making of a President] (Crown; June 2, 2009). In his book he covers Barack Obama's growth from a political newcomer into the world's most powerful leader. Richard Wolffe covered Barack Obama's presidential campaign for [Newsweek]. He is now an award-winning journalist and political analyst for MSNBC. He was interviewed at the 32nd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-16 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-16 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Anthony Pitch talked about his book ["They Have Killed Papa Dead!": The Road to Ford's Theatre, Abraham Lincoln's Murder, and the Rage for Vengeance (Steerforth; December 30, 2008), released in paperback that day. In the book he chronicles the history of the plots against President Lincoln, the successful assassination, and the aftermath. He was interviewed at the 32nd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-4 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Salman Rushdie talked about his book [Luka and the Fire of Life] (Random House), which he wrote for his youngest son, Milan. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This event of the 27th Miami Book Fair International was held in the Chapman Conference Center at Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus. The program ended with scenes from the street and programming announcements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296686-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296686-10 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Bill Frist spoke about his book, [A Heart to Serve: The Passion to Bring Health, Hope, and Healing] (Center Street; October 5, 2009), which examines his career as a heart and lung transplant surgeon, U.S. senator from Tennessee, and Senate majority leader. He also talked about health care and proposals for reform currently before Congress, as well as current politics in Washington. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289486-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289486-5 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Kit Bond talked about his book [The Next Front: Southeast Asia and the Road to Global Peace with Islam] (Wiley; September 15, 2009). In the book Senator Bond, who co-wrote the book with Lewis Simons, argues that Americans have ignored Southeast Asia for too long and that the region provides a good opening for making peace with the Muslim world. Senator Bond talked about fundamentalist Islam gaining traction in Southeast Asia. He stated that Asian Muslims are hearing ever-louder calls to turn from secular forms of government to rigid religion-controlled systems. He believes that only by substituting "smart power (civilians in sandals)" for "force (soldiers in boots)" can the United States better address radical Islam. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Libby Casey was the guest host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289217-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289217-7 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Robert Proctor talked about his book, [Golden Holocaust: Origins of the Cigarette Catastrophe and the Case for Abolition], in which he explores the history of the tobacco industry and the dangers associated with smoking cigarettes. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded at Stanford University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312354-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312354-5 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT James Reston talked about his book [Defenders of the Faith: Charles V, Suleyman the Magnificent, and the Battle for Europe, 1520-1536] (Penguin Press; May 14, 2009). In his book he relates the attempt of Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent to conquer the Holy Roman Empire. The attempted Islamic conquest of Austria and Hungary culminated in battles at Vienna in 1529 and 1532 against Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. This book completes a study of the relationship between East and West that Mr. Reston begain in [Warriors of God] (2001) and [Dogs of War] (2005). He was interviewed at the 32nd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-5 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Brian Ross talked about his book [The Madoff Chronicles: Inside the Secret World of Bernie and Ruth] (Hyperion; September 29, 2009). As chief investigative correspondent for ABC News, Brian Ross started investigating the greatest financial fraud in history when Bernie Madoff was arrested on December 11, 2008, for stealing fifty billion dollars. Included in the book are details of the relationship between Bernard L. Madoff and his wife Ruth, their motivations, the other people involved, and the contents of "Bernie's little black book" which Mr. Ross obtained from Mr. Madoff's secretary. He was interviewed at the 32nd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-27 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-27 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT David Plouffe, campaign manager for Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, talked about his new book [The Audacity to Win: The Inside Story and Lessons of Barack Obama's Historic Victory] (Viking; November 3, 2009), an inside look at how the Obama campaign came together and helped Barack Obama win the election. He reacted to a video clip of then-Senator Hillary Clinton from January 7, 2008. Mr. Plouffe also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289840-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289840-5 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ariel Glucklichtalked about his book [Dying for Heaven: Holy Pleasure and Suicide Bombers--Why the Best Qualities of Religion Are Also Its Most Dangerous] (HarperOne; November 3, 2009). In his book the professor of religion and adviser to the U.S. defense community reveals the fallacy of our country's three major assumptions about the motivations that lie behind terrorism. Professor Glucklich said that the greatest danger of religion is that it makes people happy by means of social integration, which could lead a person who does not feel integrated into any other recognizable group to do whatever the group requires. He was interviewed at the 32nd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-26 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-26 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT R. Dwayne Bettstalked about his book [A Question of Freedom: A Memoir of Learning, Survival, and Coming of Age in Prison] (Avery; August 6, 2009). In this memoir he tells how he came of age in prison and reflects on violence, freedom, crime, race, and the justice system. He committed a carjacking at the age of 16 and served in an adult prison until he was 24. He talked about how a lack of realization in his poor neighborhood of the opportunities that he actually had contributed to his crime and that efforts to teach young people about the possibilities before them could be efficacious. Mr. Betts, a published poet, also talked about the importance of reading. He was interviewed at the 32nd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-22 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-22 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Christina Asquith talked about her book [Sisters in War: A Story of Love, Family, and Survival in the New Iraq] (Random House; September 29, 2009). In her book she tells the story of two Iraqi sisters, a Palestinian-American women's rights activist, and a female U.S. soldier struggling to bring women's rights to Iraq. Ms. Asquith, who spent many years reporting in the Middle East, spent two years in Iraq from 2003-2005. She is also the author of [The Emergency Teacher: A Year Inside Philadelphia's Toughest School] (Skyhorse Press, 2007) and [The Spinsters' War: A Story of Women, Life and Death in Iraq] (Random House, 2009). She was interviewed at the 32nd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-13 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-13 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT T.R. Reid talked about his book, [The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care] (The Penguin Press; August 20, 2009). He was interviewed at the 32nd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-32 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-32 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean talked about his book [Howard Dean's Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform: How We Can Achieve Affordable Medical Care for Every American and Make Our Jobs Safer] (Chelsea Green Publishing; July 15, 2009). A former practicing physician, former Governor Dean advocates a public health insurance option, arguing that the private health insurance industry operates more like the Wall Street firms that precipitated the financial crisis than like part of a health care system. He also examines the disadvantage that American businesses operate under competing with businesses in countries with national health care. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288590-1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jim Lehrer talked about his book [Oh, Johnny: A Novel] (Random House; March 24, 2009). He was interviewed at the 32nd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-33 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-33 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Helen Benedict talked about her book, [The Lonely Soldier: The Private War of Women Serving in Iraq]. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded in the King's College Room in Columbia University's Low Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306665-9 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Neil Sheehan talked about his book, [A Fiery Peace in a Cold War: Bernard Schriever and the Ultimate Weapon] (Random House; September 22, 2009). The book tells the story of the nuclear arms race and the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile through the eyes of Air Force General Bernard Schriever. In 1954, General Schriever was the head of a research team that led to putting satellites in space and the development of missiles like the ICBM. He was interviewed at the 32nd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-10 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ann Bausum talked about her book [Muckrakers: How Ida Tarbell, Upton Sinclair, and Lincoln Steffens Helped Expose Scandal, Inspire Reform, and Invent Investigative Journalism], published by National Geographic Children's Books. The book is intended for ages 9-12 to introduce children to the history of invesigative journalism. She was interviewed at the 30th Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202202-14 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202202-14 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT