The most recent programs for the Talk Shows Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=174 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 04:15:33 GMT Panelists talked about the future of public service. Topics included obstacles to public service, the impact of hyper-partisanship on young people's attitudes toward holding public office, a draft system, and how government gridlock affects federal appointees and nominees. The panelists took questions from audience members, Twitter, and Facebook. "Obstacles to Public Service at the State and Federal Levels" was part of the first of a series of "National Conversations on American Unity." It was the inaugural event of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Commission on Political Reform, held at the Ronald Reagan Library in partnership with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and [USA Today]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311351-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311351-3 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jennifer Lawless talked about her latest book, [Becoming a Candidate: Political Ambition and the Decision to Run for Office], and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. In the work she studied the dynamics underlying who runs for public office and why, the reasons why fewer women than men run for office, and the consequences of the disproportionate ratio between women and men candidates and officeholders. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306289-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306289-4 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Walter Williams discussed his libertarian views. He described growing up in a housing project and the segregation he confronted in the Army in 1959. The John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics at George Mason University, he shared the origins of his teaching endowment from the Olin Foundation and talked about his rigorous expectations for students. He argued that it is "academically dishonest" for professors such as himself to share personal political views in the classroom. He shared his views that Social Security has no "constitutional authority" and is also a bad deal for Americans because the rate of return is very low and it redistributes money form those who have less to those who have more. He also aruged that Americans should be allowed to sell their own organs as an issue of private property rights. He told how he came to be a substitute host for the nationally syndicated Rush Limbaugh radio show. Mr. Williams has written 10 books and has a syndicated weekly column. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304675-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304675-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sally Jenkins spoke about the business of sports in the U.S. She is sports columnist for the [Washington Post]. Besides following local and national sports coverage, she also writes about issues where sports and public policy intersect. In addition to writing for the [Post], Sally Jenkins has also written for [Sports Illustrated]. She is the author or co-author of 9 books. Her 2007 book, [The Real Americans: The Team that Changed a Game, A People, a Nation], told the story of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School football team. In 2000, she was the co-author with Lance Armstrong on his bestselling book, [It's Not About the Bike]. She was part of the team nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for stories about the cocaine-related death of University of Maryland All-American Len Bias in 1986. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298243-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael LeRoy talked from Urbana, Illinois, about negotiations between the National Football League owners and the players union. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298352-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298352-4 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kitty Kelley talked about her book [Oprah: A Biography]. The celebrity biographer weaves together revelations from interviews with relatives, former lovers, and co-workers of talk show host and humanitarian Oprah Winfrey. She talked about Ms. Winfrey's political influence. Ms. Kelley was interviewed at the 33rd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library and The SEED Foundation held Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296623-11 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296623-11 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Diane Rehm talked about her book, [Life with Maxie] (Gibbs Smith, 2010), in which she gives fans an inside look into her life through the story of Maxie, her long-haired Chihuahua. She was interviewed at the 33rd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library and The SEED Foundation held Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ms. Rehm was the honorary chairwoman of the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296623-35 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296623-35 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alexander Zaitchik, a freelanc journalist who contributes to AlterNet.org, presents a critical account of political pundit Glenn Beck's personal and professional life. Mr. Zaitchik contends that Mr.Beck's radio career was floundering until he found a niche in promoting negligent claims against the left and coordinating political rallies that the author argues were less about the advancement of a specific political or social cause and more a promotional opportunity for the radio and tv host. Alexander Zaitchik presents his book at Borders bookstore in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294447-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294447-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A book party was held for [Toxic Talk: How the Radical Right Has Poisoned America's Airwaves ] (Thomas Dunne Books, 2010) by Bill Press. Bill Press was shown mingling with the guests at the party held at Media Matters for America. Mr. Press also addressed the group, introduced by Eric Burns, Representative Clyburn, and Senator Dorgan. Various scenes were then shown of Mr. Press talking with people and signing books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294349-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294349-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT "The Record Review" program on the BBC Parliament Network presented an hour-long review of the British Parliament from 2005 to 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292917-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292917-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT While the British Parliament was in recess, "The Record Review" program on BBC Parliament presented a review of the previous three months in Parliament. Topics included the scandal over members' expenses, Speaker Michael Martin's resignation, the election of the new speaker, and the debate over military operations in Afghanistan. BBC Parliament's "The Record" is hosted by Alicia McCarthy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287917-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287917-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The panel discussed the use of social networking Internet sites for public affairs awareness and voter mobilization programs. They talked about the creation of social coalitions and their role in the legislative process. The panel took questions from the audience. This program is part of the 11th annual Politics Online Conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285413-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285413-2 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 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 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Students from the University of Denver, Pace University, and George Mason University, participated by broadband feed in a distance learning class. Chris Wallace joined the class for a discussion of the role of Sunday morning television public affairs programs in politics. He also discussed his relationship with his father, Mike Wallace of CBS's "60 Minutes." This course is a partnership between C-SPAN, The Cable Center and the University of Denver. The copyright for this program is held by The Cable Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192038-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192038-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Winfrey delivered the commencement speech at Salem College. After congratulating the graduating students, she encouraged them to pursue their dreams. Professor Angelou introduced Ms. Winfrey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157259-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157259-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The panel talked about the female vote in the 2000 election, including the Hillary Clinton Senate race in New York. They answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154762-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154762-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Clark spoke about her new book, [Without a Doubt], about her impressions of the Simpson trial. She stressed that she knew from the beginning that the prosecution had an almost no chance to convict Simpson because he was a cultural icon. She also answered several criticisms about the prosecution case. After her remarks, she took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81272-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81272-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT