The most popular programs for the Values and Ethics Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=189 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 11:24:04 GMT Pat Buchanan argues that America is disintegrating because of three factors: its loss of the Christian faith; moral and social collapse because of that loss; and the death of those who ran the nation for much of its heyday. He discussed his claims with Ralph Nader, consumer advocated and four-time presidential candidate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302026-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302026-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Kupelian talked about his book [How Evil Works: Understanding and Overcoming the Destructive Forces That Are Transforming America] (Threshold Editions, 2010). In his book he examines the idea of evil and presents his thoughts on its historical and contemporary understanding. Mr. Kupelian looked at the concepts of corruption and seduction through the lens of the current news cycle, from political scandals to American celebrity culture. He spoke about conservative values, the role of government, and his criticisms of the Obama administration. He also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Seventeenth Annual Eagle Forum Collegians Leadership Summit. The annual conference that brings together conservative speakers, authors and college students was held at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294588-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294588-7 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Brooks looks at how the unconscious mind shapes our character, intelligence, and biases. He spoke about the topic, the subject of his latest book, at the Free Library of Philadelphia on March 15, 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298709-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298709-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Quayle spoke about family and moral issues near the second anniversary of the "Murphy Brown" television program that referred to Quayle's earlier criticism of the main character for glorifying herself as an unwed mother. This program and Quayle's comments initiated a national dialogue on family issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60051-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Brooks, a [New York Times] Op-Ed columnist and a commentator on "The PBS Newshour," talked about his life and career. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the 2012 election and class division in American society. The former contributing editor at [Newsweek] and [The Atlantic Monthly] is the author of several books, including [Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There]; [On Paradise Drive: How We Live Now (And Always Have) in the Future Tense]; and his latest, [The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character and Achievement]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302718-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302718-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 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 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The economist and historian argues that western civilization came to dominate the world by developing and using six concepts: competition, science, the rule of law, modern medicine, consumerism, and the work ethic. But the more the rest of the world adopts these concepts, the less the West dominates it. Mr. Ferguson discussed the historic power of several Western empires and their inevitable decline with author and cultural critic Susan Jacoby. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302137-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302137-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sam Harris talked about his book [The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values]. He argues that most people are mistaken about the relationship between morality and the rest of human knowledge and seeks to tear down the wall between scientific facts and human values. He demonstrates that enough is known about the human brain and its relationship to events in the world to say that there are right and wrong answers to the most pressing questions of human life. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This program of the Texas Book Festival was held in the C-SPAN/Book TV Tent. The program opens and closes with scenes from the festival. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295992-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295992-6 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and David Souter talked about the importance of civic education to a democratic society with Linda Greenhouse. Topics included current legal issues, educating the public about the government, and what it is like to serve on the nation's highest court. "A Conversation with Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and David Souter" was a Kennedy Library Forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297057-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297057-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Reza Aslan and Sam Harris debated the future of religion and its role in society, moderated by Jonathan Kirsch. Topics included whether the Bible provides timeless prescriptions for daily life or if its inclusion of practices such as slavery preclude its ability to act as such a guide; the concept of the Koran as a perfect and immutable document; and whether Osama bin Laden's grievances with the United States are purely theological, or also social and political. The participants also discussed contemporary trends in Islam including whether or not Muslims are unique in their religious fervor. They responded to audience members' questions. Reza Aslan is the author of [No God but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam], published by Random House. Sam Harris is the author of [Letter to a Christian Nation], published by Knopf and [The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason], published by W.W. Norton and Company. Jonathan Kirsch is the author of [A History of the End of the World: How the Most Controversial Book in the Bible Changed the Course of Western Civilization], published by HarperSanFrancisco. The program "Can Religion and Reason be Reconciled?" 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/196385-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196385-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Every year, Zig Ziglar travels all over the world as a motivational speaker in forums ranging from high-powered business conferences and church leadership assemblies to youth conventions and educational gatherings. In [Zig: The Autobiography of Zig Ziglar], published by Doubleday, Mr. Ziglar chronicles his own transformation from a struggling salesman to the sales champion of several different companies, and finally to his current career as one of the world's best-known motivational speakers and trainers. In the interview, he spoke about his career, and how he came to be a motivational speaker. He spoke at length about politics, and about the importance of focusing on religion, both in education and in politics. In Mr. Ziglar's opinion, politicians today are not as sincere as those who founded America, primarily due to the lack of religion in politics. He also spoke briefly about his opinions on politicians today, including former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171602-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171602-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mercenaries can be paid to fight a country's wars; students can be paid to get good grades. Professor Sandel explores whether there is something wrong with a world in which everything seems to be for sale. The author explores how to get market values out of areas of life where he says they do not belong. He discussed this issue with Nicole Gelinas, the author of [After the Fall: Saving Capitalism from Wall Street and Washington]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304720-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304720-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sam Harris, who is currently completing a doctorate in neuroscience to research the neural foundation for belief, talked about his first book [The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason], published in a new paperback edition by W.W. Norton and Company. Mr. Harris argued that religion played a major role in an increasingly dangerous world. He criticized the influence of religion in both the United States and across the Muslim world, saying that for peace to exist, reason must replace faith as the driving force in society. Following his remarks, Mr. Harris responded to questions and comments submitted by members of the audience. Ms. Jacoby moderated the program. The talk, presented by CFI-Metro New York and cosponsored by the New York Society for Ethical Culture, is the second in the 2005 - 2006 Voices of Reason series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188802-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188802-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Gail Dines, sociology and women's studies professor at Wheelock College, presents her research on the social and cultural impact that pornography plays in American society. Ms. Dines reports that the average age that boys first view porn is at 11.5 years and she argues that the result is an unhealthy understanding of sexuality. She also examines how pornography has been embraced by American advertisers and big business. Gail Dines presented her book at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294706-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294706-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Miles J. Unger was interviewed about his new biography on the life and writings of noted Italian author and playwright, Niccolo Machiavelli. The book details how Machiavelli became an infamous and influential political writer. Mr. Unger recounts how Machiavelli's name became synonymous with cynical scheming and the selfish pursuit of power. Despite this, Mr. Unger argues that Machiavelli was a deeply humane writer whose controversial theories were a response to the corruption he witnessed around him. He also speaks of his own time spent living in Florence, along with the roots of his deep interest in studying the Italian Renaissance. Miles J. Unger has been a contributing writer to the [New York Times] for over ten years. He is the former managing editor of [Art New England]. His last book was [Magnifico: The Brilliant Life and Violent Times of Lorenzo de' Medici]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300974-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300974-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 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 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Anthony Bradley applied Christian moral teachings to the subjects of race, politics, contemporary culture, globalization, and education to explore the intersections of theology and economics. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301659-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301659-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists Michael Ignatieff, James Johnson, and Edward Muir talked about the immediate and long-term impact of [The Prince], written by Italian diplomat and philosopher, Niccolo Machiavelli, in 1513. This event was hosted by Boston University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311058-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311058-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Professor Zinn talked about his writings and career, and he responded to calls from viewers during the course of the program. He was a former history professor at Spelman College and a former political science professor at Boston University. Some of his more than twenty books include [The Politics of History], published by Beacon; [Postwar America, 1945-1971], published by Bobbs-Merrill; [A People's History of the United States], published by Harper and Row; [You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train: A Personal History of Our Times], published by Beacon Press; [Marx in Soho: A Play on History], published by South End Press; and [Terrorism and War], published by Seven Stories Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171876-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Kwame Anthony Appiah, philosophy professor at Princeton University, argues that "moral revolutions," from the demise of duels to solve personal arguments in Britain to the end of foot binding in China, succeed when a population's traditions come into dispute with the idea of the honor of the country. The author contends that social movements are dependent upon shifting focus to a code of honor that puts into question why certain acts were considered "honorable" in the first place and how an examination of history and passage of time can bring a successful end to certain long held acts and traditions. Kwame Anthony Appiah discussed his book at the Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Topics included current campaigns against the "honor killing" of women. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297166-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297166-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Peter Carmichael talked about Southern perceptions of Abraham Lincoln after the 1860 election. With four candidates on the ballot, Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election with forty percent of the popular vote, mainly from Northern voters. Seven states would vote in favor of secession before his inauguration. Professor Carmichael focused on Southern culture and the effect of the Southern conception of honor. He responded to questions from members of the audience. "Southern Perceptions of Lincoln in the Wake of the 1860 Election" was a Thursday address at the 15th annual Lincoln Forum, "The Coming of the Civil War: Enter Lincoln, Exit the South," held at the Wyndham Hotel in Gettysburg. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296669-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296669-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Arthur Brooks argues that big government policies have weakened the American traditions of entrepreneurship, personal responsibility, and upward mobility. Mr. Books responded to questions from members of the audience at this monthly Bradley Lecture at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. Mr. Brooks was introduced by Representative Eric Cantor (R-VA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306050-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Professor Himmelfarb discussed her book [The De-Moralization of Society: From Victorian Virtues to Modern Values], published by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. The book concerns the development of modern values from the Victorian virtues, and the differences between modern values and Victorian virtues. She lists four Victorian virtues: wisdom, justice, temperance and courage. The author asserts that the Victorian virtues of hard work and deferral of gratification are the tools to fix current social problems in America. Topics included her husband, Irving Kristol, and son, William Kristol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63787-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63787-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Hal Herzog, psychology professor at Western Carolina University with a focus on anthrozoology, human-animal relations, questions why people have certain reactions to different animals. The author examines the moral issues that many face when recognizing why they eat certain animals and share their homes with others. Mr. Herzog reports on how many animals are seen differently throughout the world, the politics of using animals for medical research, and the psychological make-up of animal hoarders. Hal Herzog presented his book at Malaprop's Bookstore in Asheville, North Carolina. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295710-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295710-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Iraq War veteran Paul Chappell lays out a plan to create a more peaceful world. He responded to questions from members of the audience in the University of Rochester Interfaith Chapel. This was a Season for Nonviolence lecture of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence in Rochester, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306649-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306649-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Judge Bork talked about his book, [Slouching Towards Gomorrah: Modern Liberalism and American Decline], published by Reganbooks. The book criticizes liberalism for leading society away from constraints for the individual without acknowledging that there must be some limits on behaviour. These limits have been set in the past by religion, law and common morality. He said the breakdown of morality was accelerated in the 1960s by student radicals and the failure of the establishment to control them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76471-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76471-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT A.C. Grayling talked about his book [Among the Dead Cities: The History and Moral Legacy of the WWII Bombing of Civilians in Germany and Japan], published by Walker and Company. He examined the morality of Allied air attacks on civilians during WWII. He was joined by Christopher Hitchens, the author of [Love, Poverty, and War: Journeys and Essays], published by Thunder's Mouth Press, to debate whether the targeting of civilians can be justified in times of war. After their presentations and discussion, they answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192374-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192374-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Pamela Paul talked about her book [Pornified: How Pornography is Transforming Our Lives, Our Relationships, and Our Families], published by Times Books. In the book she argues that women are being urged to embrace pornography in today's culture. She was joined by several authors who have written books about the current sexual state of America to discuss how pornography affects relationships as well as the effect porn has on children. Following the discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Ms. Orenstein moderated the panel. Nelson George is the author of [Hip Hop America: Hip Hop and the Molding of Black Generation X], published by Viking Adult; Ariel Levy is the author of [Female Chauvinist Pigs: Women and the Rise of Raunch Culture], published by Free Press; Kay Hymowitz is the author of [Liberation's Children: Parents and Kids in a Postmodern Age], published by Ivan R. Dee, Publisher; and Catherine Orenstein is the author of [Little Red Riding Hood Uncloaked: Sex, Morality, and the Evolution of a Fairy Tale], published by Basic Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190406-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190406-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Consumer advocate Ralph Nader presents his thoughts on what he considers is the misbehavior of national and international corporations. Mr. Nader examines numerous big businesses that range from the health insurance industry and pharmaceutical corporations to nuclear power and national retail chains. Ralph Nader responded to questions from members of the audience at Busboys & Poets @ 14th & V in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303836-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303836-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Morrow talked about his book, [Evil: An Investigation], published by Basic Books. In the book, the author examines and investigates evil. He discusses the nature of evil, the re-emergence of the concept of evil in the national consciousness, and the effects of evil and global culture on one another. Drawing on a variety of examples, Mr. Morrow seeks to understand how evil functions and what purposes it may serve. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178164-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178164-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Irshad Manji talked to John Avlon about the impact of Islam in the United States over the next ten years. They examined how a new generation, both Muslim and non-Muslim, can re-shape post-September 11, 2001, America. Ms. Manji promoted reconciling faith and freedom by developing the "moral courage" to speak up despite fears of backlash. She also responded to questions from members of the audience. "Islam in America: The Next 10 Years" was a program of New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301540-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301540-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT In an excerpt from Senate debate, Senator Byrd talked abput the importance of mothers and honoring all mothers on Mother's Day, which is Sunday. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105432-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105432-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senators Barack Obama (D-IL) and John McCain (R-AZ) were interviewed about their beliefs and perspectives on a number of issues important to Christian Evangelicals before an audience of members and the public at Saddleback Church. The Reverend Warren asked a set of questions of each candidate in the areas of leadership, foreign policy, social policy, and America's responsibility in the world. The church is a non-denominational evangelical Christian church in California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280492-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michael Sandel talked about his book [Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?] (Farrar, Straus and Giroux; September 15, 2009). In this book Harvard University government philosopher Michael Sandel applies the history of political philosophy to contemporary moral dilemmas and political controversies. He urges public discussion on morality in politics as he askes, "What constitutes social justice?" Professor Sandel held a dialogue with members of the audience as he illustrated Aristotle's concept of justice. Then he responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290538-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290538-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. D'Souza talked about his book [The Virtue of Prosperity: Finding Values in an Age of Techno-Affluence], published by Free Press. He described the current economic climate as one of "unprecedented prosperity with the first mass affluent class in world history." He noted that the new economy has created divisions, however. He warned that technological capitalism and the new wealth it has created must be balanced against the "enormous inequalities that undermine families and communities and destroy our cherished values." Mr. D'Souza spoke about the process of researching and writing the book. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161211-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161211-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Safran Foer and Frank Bruni spoke about their books about food in an affluent country. They focused on the place of meat and other food in the culture and ways of thinking and acting about food. They debated ethical questions about eating meat, which runs the gamut from factory farms to vegetarianism. Topics included the treatment of animals, environmental aspects, and the economic impact on less affluent people of an end to factory farming. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Abigail Pogrebin moderated. Novelist Jonathan Safran Foer is the author of [Eating Anmials] (Little, Brown and Company; November 2, 2009). In his book about his decision to become a vegetarian he explores the stories Americans use to justify their eating meat-eating habits. Former [New York Times] restaurant critic Frank Bruni is the author of [Born Round: The Secret History of a Full Time Eater] (Penguin Press; August 20, 2009). His book about his relationship with food includes his battles with eating disorders. "Who Knew Food Could be So Fraught?" was a 7:30 p.m. panel on Monday, December 7, 2009, at the JCC in Manhattan. It was part of Abigail Pogrebin's interview series "What Everyone's Talking About." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290684-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Richard Zacks recounts stories of New York City in the 1890s, the hub of America's manufacturing and financial world as well as the home of an alternate economy, marked by casinos, brothels, and crime rings. These two worlds co-inhabited New York City until the election of Theodore Roosevelt as the city's police commissioner in 1895. Mr. Zacks recalls the future president's offensive against the city's reputation as "Sin City" that entailed internal battles with Roosevelt's police force and his appeal to two million New Yorkers to engage in other activities. Richard Zacks showed numerous illustrations during his presentation. Then he was interviewed b novelist Kevin Baker and responded to questions from members of the audience at this Tenement Talks presentation at the Tenement Museum in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305831-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305831-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Berkeley History professor presents a history of writings about lying, as far back as Plato, and a similar history of the writing on political thought and actions. He then attempts to combine the theses of both subjects to determine when, how & why lying in politics may not only be acceptable but necessary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293560-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293560-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT George Lakoff talked about his book [Don't Think of an Elephant: Know Your Values and Frame the Debate: The Essential Guide for Progressives], published by Chelsea Green Publishing Company. He described the elemental differences between conservatives and progressives and traced the differences in political ideology between the parties to differences in the idealized family model. He said conservatives follow a "strict father" model while progressives follow a "nurturing parent" model, basing his findings on research he has conducted as a linguistics professor. He used the differences in these two models to "reframe" reactions to many current issues, such as Hurricane Katrina, Terri Schiavo, abortion, gay marriage, and the recent Supreme Court nominations. After his presentation the author answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190817-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190817-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Judith Reisman talked about her book, [Sexual Sabotage: How One Mad Scientist Unleashed a Plague of Corruption and Contagion on America], which takes a critical look at the work of biologist Alfred Kinsey. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305330-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305330-2 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Professor Burrell talked about his book, [The Words We Live By: The Creeds, Mottoes, and Pledges that Have Shaped America], published by Free Press. The author discusses the backgrounds and importance of several famous English sayings he compiled over the years with inspiration from his father, a collector of words. Mr. Burrell asserts that words are powerful and many of the phrases in his book shaped the American nation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/88272-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/88272-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT This week, Professor William Cooper examines the idea of honor in the Antebellum South. Professor Cooper explains how a person's "honor" was significantly defined by public perception. And for a gentleman, any perceived slight of a person's honor demanded defense, usually through a duel. This hour long class took place at Louisiana State University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304901-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304901-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tom Brokaw, former managing editor and anchor for "NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw," presented his thoughts on the current state of American society and politics in his book [The Time of Our Lives: A Conversation about America; Who We Are, Where We've Been, and Where We Need to Go Now, to Recapture the American Dream]. The author of [The Greatest Generation] argued that the country has moved away from many of the core values from generations past, such as public service and frugality. Mr. Brokaw detailed how these ideas are still relevant and can be used to benefit the United States today and into the future. Tom Brokaw was interviewed on stage by Paul Holdengraber and also responded to questions from members of the audience. "LIVE from the NYPL: Tom Brokaw in conversation with Paul Holdengraber" was a program of the New York Public Library in the Celeste Bartos Forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302670-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302670-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Education Secretary Bennett described what he believes are the virtues that all children should be taught, such as friendship, courage, loyalty, self discipline, and others. He edited [The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories], published by Simon and Schuster, in which he gathered together and commented upon stories and poems which illustrate these virtues. He said that our society is in decline, primarily through lack of moral values. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53631-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53631-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Graglia discussed her book [Domestic Tranquility: A Brief Against Feminism], published by Spence Publishing. Her book critiques contemporary feminism as a cultural assault on marriage and motherhood. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/109114-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/109114-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT At a conference on fathers, families and communities, Mr. Johnson spoke about his work with teenage fathers in Los Angeles since 1985. He emphasized that young men need to learn how to serve society as men before they become fathers. He also noted that what they learn from society about manhood needs to be unlearned and replaced with more positive views of what it means to be a man in relation to the community, women and children. Some language may be inappropriate for young viewers, especially those under twelve years old. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73226-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73226-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Sirico, a Catholic priest and co-founder of the Acton Institute, argues that moral people should embrace capitalism and the free market. He responded to audience members' questions at the Catholic Information Center in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306200-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306200-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Joel Garreau talked about his book [Radical Evolution: The Promise and Peril of Enhancing Our Minds, Our Bodies -- and What It Means to Be Human], published by Doubleday. He looks closely at scientific efforts to enhance human capability through technology and our increasing understanding of the genome. Mr. Garreau writes that the increasing rate at which scientists are identifying genome components could result in longer lifespans for humans, less disease, and stronger bodies, among other breakthroughs. Using data culled from scientific research, the author creates three different scenarios of the world's future. He talked about how human beings might change and how that would change society or how society might regulate change. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187311-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187311-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The author discussed his book, [The Moral Animal: Why We Are the Way We Are: The New Science of Evolutionary Psychology]. The book focuses on a new way of understanding the evolution of human nature by looking at how animals evolved through natural selection. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61995-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61995-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Reid discussed his new book [Confucius Lives Next Door]. In this work Mr. Reid examines why Asian countries enjoy low crime rates, excellent education and relative civil harmony, in contrast with the West. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122253-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122253-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT