The most recent programs for the Liberals Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4167 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, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 09:30:40 GMT Joan Walsh talked about progressives' agenda for President Obama and congressional Democrats, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the first 100 days of President Obama's second term, sequestration, and gun control and the NRA. She criticized Democrats for often compromising their constituencies rather than standing up to Republicans, citing as one example the bill allowing the Federal Aviation Administration more flexibility in dealing with sequester budget cuts. She said that Democrats should have demanded a fix for all sequester cuts rather than just one. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312442-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312442-4 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Benjamin Wiker talked about his book, [Worshipping the State: How Liberalism Became Our State Religion], in which he argues that people on the political left are seeking to establish secularism as the official religion for the U.S. He suggests they are organizing the complete "de-Christianization" of Western Civilization and plan to replace personal faith with the collective dependence on the federal government. He spoke about his theory with [Washington Post] correspondent Krissah Thompson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311827-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311827-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Katrina Vanden Heuvel spoke about progressive values and issues of concern to progressive voters. Among the issues she addressed were immigration, gun control, and the role the Obama administration was playing to forward progressive values. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311935-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311935-4 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT This week on Q & A, our guest is author and co-founder of CODEPINK, Medea Benjamin. She discusses her new book, Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control, and explains why she believes the use of military drones should be stopped. She talks about what motivated her in her early years to become an activist for peace, and provides insight into CODEPINK s origins and motivations. She discusses many of her disruptions of congressional hearings and public appearances, and talks about the experience of spending time in a jail cell overnight. She reflects on her early days of activism and recalls how the Vietnam War inspired her first protest. She shares stories from her visits to pre-war Iraq, including an encounter with a border guard in Iraq who was studying Hebrew. She responds to accusations by critics that she is anti-American by saying she would describe herself as a passionate American. She reveals many of the tactics her group employs in organizing demonstrations, and talks about the varied receptions her outbreaks receive from committee chairmen. Medea Benjamin got a B.S. in political science in 1973 from Tufts University. She earned her M.A. in public health from Columbia University in 1975 and an M.A. in economics in 1977 from the New School in New York. She co-founded Global Exchange in 1988 and in 2000 ran as the Green Party Candidate for the U.S. Senate in California. In 2002, she co-founded Code Pink: Women for Peace. She is the author and editor of several books. Her first book Bridging the Global Gap: A Handbook to Linking Citizens of the First and Third Worlds, was published in 1989. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311309-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andy Kroll talked about his recent [Mother Jones] piece, "Revealed: The Massive New Liberal Plan to Remake American Politics," about a secret meeting that took place a month after President Obama's election with three dozen liberal groups to devise a plan to "remake American politics." He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included some of the organizations involved in the meeting, and the issues the groups were advocating. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310409-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310409-5 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Adam Green talked about the work of his Progressive Change Campaign Committee, and the organization's agenda for the 113th Congress.*He also outlined what progressives would like to see from President Obama in his second term, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.*Topics included tax rates, Social Security and Medicare, jobs in the oil and gas industry, AIG's potential lawsuit against the U.S. government, and President Obama's negotiation skills. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310291-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310291-4 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fox News host Greg Gutfeld talks about his book, [The Joy of Hate: How to Triumph Over Whiners in the Age of Phony Outrage], in which he argues that liberals utilize manufactured outrage and "artificial tolerance" to deflect criticism of their political and social ideologies. The author contended that what he deems, "smart intolerance" should be used to counter liberal arguments. Mr. Gutfeld spoke at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California and responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309693-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309693-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nationally syndicated radio host Mike Gallagher presents a list of social, political, and cultural items that he contends liberals, "love to hate." Mr. Gallagher's fifty points of discussion range from the Second Amendment to McDonald's and flag pins. He showed numerous slides and some video and audio clips throughout his presentation. He also responded to questions from member of the audience at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308136-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308136-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jason Mattera reports on several liberal celebrities that he claims do not practice the same politics for which they advocate. Mr. Mattera showed slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from the students in the audience. This program was part of the annual Young America's Foundation's 15th annual National High School Leadership Conference held at the National 4-H Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307048-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307048-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Horowitz argues that the Left has used their finances to promote a progressive agenda that has transformed the political landscape. The author contends that tax-exempt organizations of the political left, who present themselves as more aligned with the concerns of the poor and working class than conservative groups and the Republican Party, have assets over 100 billion dollars and outspend conservatives seven to one. Topics included the use of labels that distort the language. David Horowitz responded to questions from members of the audience at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles. This was a Wednesday Morning Club meeting of the Freedom Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306884-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the progressive movement and the 2012 elections. Each called on progressives to mobilize, and make their voices heard in the presidential election. Van Jones said that progressives must win in November, as well as December, referencing impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. He also called on President Obama to veto any extension of the tax cuts made during the George W. Bush administration. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306641-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306641-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The conservative commentator says that the greatest trick liberals have ever pulled is convincing themselves that they are not ideologues. He goes on to argue that leftists advance many radical ideas by hiding them in homespun catch phrases that quickly becoming liberal clichés. He discussed his theory with [Washington Post] political reporter Nia-Malika Henderson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305697-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Hsaio moderated a discussion of the first three books in the "Counterblasts" series from Verso Books. They are polemical takes on influential liberal writers Thomas Friedman, Bernard-Henri Levy, and Michael Ignatieff. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience at Pace University in New York City. "Counterblasts: Challenging "Star" Public Intellectuals who Defend Empire and Capital" was part of Left Forum. This book launch event for Verso Books' "Counterblasts" series was co-sponsored by Verso Books and [Guernica] magazine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306531-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306531-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Meghan McCain and Michael Ian Black talked about their book, [America, You Sexy Bitch: A Love Letter to Freedom]. They were interviewed while at the annual book publishing trade show, Book Expo America, held June 4-7, 2012, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306593-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306593-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about women's issues, politics and the 2012 elections. Topics included voter turnout, health care, Mitt Romney's statement in Iowa earlier in 2012 in that "corporations are people," House Republican legislation in the 112th Congress, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This was part of Netroots' seventh annual conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306490-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306490-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Raven Brooks discussed the changing environment of candidate and constituency interaction through social media and online mass communication devices. Brooks pointed out new technologies specifically being used this presidential campaign by President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Viewer questions were taken via phone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306514-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306514-4 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eric Alterman, columnist for The Nation, presents a history of post-World War II liberalism in America and questions why the term, "liberal,"is currently treated by many as a pejorative. The author recounts the political and social movements that American liberals have supported, from civil rights and gay rights to the environment and examines liberalism's accomplishments and missteps. Eric Alterman responded to questions from members of the audience at Barnes & Noble in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305427-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305427-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alice Kessler-Harris recounts the life of playwright and political activist Lillian Hellman (1905-1984). She was the author of numerous politically and socially infused plays, including The Children's Hour and Little Foxes. The author reports that Ms. Hellman was an unapologetic leftist who refused to supply names upon her testimony to the House Un-American Activities Committee; she wrote to the Committee in 1952, "I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit the year's fashion." Alice Kessler-Harris responded to questions from members of the audience at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306288-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306288-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Katha Pollitt talked about current events, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the Wisconsin gubernatorial recall election, President Obama and Mitt Romney, campaign finance and the Supreme's Court [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. This was the sixth of a six-part "Spotlight on Columnists" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306302-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306302-5 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Emmett Tyrrell talked about his new book, [The Death of Liberalism]. His latest book chronicles "the dubious rise and inevitable fall of the deeply flawed liberal/progressive movement." He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306224-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306224-4 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ed Schultz talked about progressives and the 2012 elections, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included President Obama's statement on same-sex marriage and his administration's accomplishments, Wisconsin's recall election of Republican Governor Scott Walker, and the economy. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306011-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306011-3 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr., founder of [The American Spectator], contends that modern liberalism is a flawed movement and void of answers to the day's current political issues. In contrast, the author argues that conservatism has grown since the 1950s and presents his thoughts on the differences between the political ideologies. He also responded to questions from members of the audience at this Manhattan Institute Book Forum at the Harvard Club in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305659-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305659-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eric Alterman talked about his book, [The Cause: The Fight for American Liberalism from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama] and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He was interviewed while at the 2012 [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books being held on the University Park Campus of the University of Southern California. The program opened and closed with scenes of the festival and schedule information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305487-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305487-2 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Haidt presented his thoughts on the current political and social divisions that he contends separate the Left and the Right. The social psychologist examines the origins of these fissures and explains that people's moral intuition, the initial perceptions we have of others, propagates the idea that people who view the world differently from how we do are wrong. Mr. Haidt discussed how the populace can engage in a more civil debate on the issues of the day. He showed slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from members of the audience at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305046-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Michael Kazin talked about his book, [American Dreamers: How the Left Changed a Nation]. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded at Georgetown University in the Riggs Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304354-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304354-6 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Neera Tanden detailed the mission and current goals of the Washington, D.C.-based Center for American Progress (CAP) think tank. CAP was founded in 2003 because there was no single progressive organization that focused on economic and domestic policy, and national security. Ms. Tanden described how CAP puts forward views through policy analysis and revealed that CAP will be working on a progressive tax reform policy in 2012. She talked about funding sources for CAP and stated that no one individual or corporation contributes more than ten percent of CAP's $40 million annual budget. She reminisced on her childhood and her brief early support of President Reagan. She discusses working for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, along with her college experiences at the University of California Los Angeles and Yale University. Neera Tanden became president of CAP in November, 2011. She was a senior adviser to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304041-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304041-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Film historian Steven Ross presents a history of politics and the film industry. Mr. Ross examines the impact that Hollywood has played on the American political landscape and profiles several actors and studio heads from the ideological left and right, from Charlie Chaplin and Jane Fonda to Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Steven Ross discussed his book on a panel with Mike Farrell, author of [Just Call Me Mike: A Journey to Actor and Activist] and Roger Simon, author of [Turning Right at Hollywood and Vine: The Perils of Coming Out Conservative in Tinseltown]. The panel was moderated by film critic Ella Taylor. After their discussion the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. The program was a presentation of "ALOUD at Central Library" by the Los Angeles Library Foundation in association with the Los Angeles Public Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303403-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303403-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) talked about House Progressive Caucus members' perspective on what happens next for deficit reduction, federal spending, and legislative priorities following the failure of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to come to agreement. The Progressive Caucus, which Representative Grijalva chairs, announced during the week that it would present its own plan for deficit reduction and jobs. After the interview the reporters in the studio discussed his responses with the host. Representative Grijalva participated from Tucson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302847-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302847-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Baumann talked about the 2012 elections, focusing on the political climate and issue environment facing House and Senate candidates, especially in light of the failure of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302861-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302861-4 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ann Coulter talked about her book [Demonic: How the Liberal Mob Is Endangering America]. In her book she argues that the way to understand liberals is to look at the psychological characteristics of a mob. This interview was held at the 34th Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 15, 2011, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302735-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302735-5 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Julia Mickenberg talked about the book she co-edited, [Tales for Little Rebels: A Collection of Radical Children's Literature]. The collection reflects the concerns of twentieth-century leftist movements as the leftists encouraged children to question the authority of those in power. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded at the University of Texas at Austin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302584-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302584-2 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Johanna Bockman talked about her book, [Markets in the Name of Socialism: The Left-Wing Origins of Neoliberalism]. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded on the campus of George Mason University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301877-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301877-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Borosage, Christine Neumann-Ortiz, and Representative Donna Edwards (D-MD) spoke at the Campaign for America's Future conference on grassroots organizing, the progressive movement, and helping the middle class in a slow economy. Mr. Borosage spoke about the members of the tea party movement and was followed by Ms. Christine Neumann-Ortiz remarks on immigrants and immigration policy. Representative Edwards closed the opening portion with a call to stand up against poverty, and to support workers rights and the middle class. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301858-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301858-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Obama administration Green Jobs Adviser Van Jones called on progressives to learn from the successes of the tea party movement, calling it a movement larger than any leader by "talking individual and acting collective." He warned that the progressive movement must be tied to "principles and not a person." He said that President Obama's presidential campaign slogan of "Yes we can" has turned into "Yes you can," with voters expecting the president to do everything himself. Following his remarks he invited several progressive activists on stage to introduce themselves. Mr. Jones' speech was part of a Campaign for America's Future conference grassroots organizing, the progressive movement, and helping the middle class in a slow economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301858-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301858-2 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Political activist and filmmaker Michael Moore talked about his life and career. Video clips were shown from three of his films and his television show, "TV Nation." He also reacted to a video clip of his controversial March 23, 2003, Academy Award acceptance speech. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Michael Moore is the author of eight non-fiction books: [Downsize This! Random Threats from an Unarmed American] (1996); [Adventures in a TV Nation] (1998); [Stupid White Men ...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation!] (2002); [Dude, Where's My Country?] (2003); [Will They Ever Trust Us Again?] (2004); [The Official Fahrenheit 9/11 Reader] (2004); [Mike's Election Guide 2008]; [Here Comes Trouble: Stories From My Life] (2011). His films include the Academy Award-winning [Bowling for Columbine], [Roger and Me], [Fahrenheit 9/11], [Sicko], and [Capitalism: A Love Story]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301442-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301442-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) talked about President Obama's jobs and deficit reduction plans, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included energy policy, the potential of another government shutdown, energy policy, foreign affairs, Ohio redistricting, and the 2012 presidential race. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301698-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301698-4 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author, filmmaker, and political activist Michael Moore talked about his memoir, in which he recounts his life by giving vignettes from starting his own newspaper in the 4th grade to his controversial speech in 2003 while accepting the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for [Bowling for Columbine]. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. Portions of this program contain language that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301569-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301569-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his book Will Kaufman takes a look at folk singer Woody Guthrie's political activism throughout the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Korean War, the McCarthy era, and the Civil Rights era. At this event held by Barnes & Noble Booksellers in New York City, he gave an audio-visual presentation of Woody Guthrie's life and career, accompanying himself on guitar. Professor Kaufman concluded his presentation with some of the original little-known anti-capitalist verses of the singer-songwriter's best-known song, "This Land Is Your Land." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301518-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301518-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Delingpole argued that the modern environmental movement is made up of socialists and communists whose main goal is to rule the world. He focused on global climate change in his argument that the scientific method has been sacrificed for a political and economic agenda. Mr. Delingpole opened by showing a video clip of a Green Movement film. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300308-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justin Ruben talked from New York, New York about the impact that progressive groups like MoveOn.org are having on the debt debate, as well as a look ahead to 2012. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300818-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300818-4 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A coalition of progressive organizations held a rally to oppose House Speaker John Boehner's debt ceiling proposal and support the Democratic proposal developed by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Speakers included several union leaders and members of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300778-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300778-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Adam Green talked about the Progressive Change Campaign Committee's efforts to get 175,000 people to not donate or volunteer for President Obama if he agrees to cuts in Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid. He also discussed current attitudes among progressives toward the Obama administration and Republicans over the budget and spending cuts, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300410-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300410-4 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic National Committee and Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz spoke at the NetRoots Convention. She called on attendees to use all available methods to get President Obama reelected president and put Democrats back in control of the House. The AFL-CIO's Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Shuler talked about the impact of the economy on the middle and lower classes. The program also featured monologues and a panel discussion on economic inequality. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300094-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300094-2 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attendees of the 6th Annual Netroots Nation Convention convened to celebrate the use of the internet and social media in the modern progressive movement. DNC Chair and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) discussed Democratic strategies for using social media in 2012. She also enumerated policy priorities for the upcoming election. Other activists spoke on the challenges that come as a result of inequality. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300094-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300094-3 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Van Jones spoke at the NetRoots convention. He called for for progressive political activists to unify under a single banner he named "Rebuild the Dream," citing the tea party movement as an example progressives should follow. He also challenged conservative commentator Glenn Beck to a political debate. The event began with brief remarks about the 2012 congressional campaign by Democratic Representatives Jared Polis of Colorado and Donna Edwards of Maryland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300105-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C., held a book party for Ann Coulter's new book, [Demonic: How the Liberal Mob Is Endangering America]. She made brief remarks and answered questions from before sitting down to sign books and chat with guests. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300181-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300181-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ben Shapiro argued that over the past sixty years, Hollywood executives, producers, writers, and actors have used the television airways to promote their liberal views. Mr. Shapiro played clips from members of the entertainment industry talking about politics as spoke at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300121-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300121-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer was interviewed by Kaili Joy Gray at the 6th annual NetRoots Nation conference. Mr. Pfeiffer acknowledged "frustration with some of the decisions" by the Obama administration and said the conference activists were critical to his election in 2008. Other topics of discussion included the administration's economic policies, the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law, and the decision to extend tax cuts made during the George W. Bush administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300094-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300094-1 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Moore discussed his upcoming memoir with a Javits Center audience at Book Expo America 2011. The book with the proposed title of [Here Comes Trouble] would consist of vignettes of his life. This was a Wednesday, May 25, 2011, event on the Insight Uptown Stage at the annual book publishing trade show, Book Expo America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299713-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299713-2 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Moore talked about his forthcoming book with the proposed title of [Here Comes Trouble]. It would consist of vignettes of his life. He was interviewed while at the annual book publishing trade show, Book Expo America, held May 23-26, 2011, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299713-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299713-3 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT