The most popular programs for the Political Correctness Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=400 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 03:28:52 GMT Ben Carson presented his thoughts on America's current social and political landscape. He examined the similarities between empires that declined and the United States and posited what should be done to deter America from following the same path. Dr. Carson talked about his personal formula for success and the philosophy that helped him overcome his obstacles. The title of his talk was "Think Big," which he used as a mnemonic device for his formula for a successful life based on those letters. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. This Frank A. Nix Lecture on Ethical Leadership was the keynote speech for the 18th Annual Blackburn Institute Winter Symposium, held at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305144-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305144-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Stakelbeck asserts in his book that the Obama administration is concealing the true magnitude of the threat of terrorist attack on U.S. soil. He makes his case using interviews with covert operatives and people he says are terrorists with links to al-Qaeda. He also cites the existence of radical mosques and Islamic enclaves in the U.S. as proof of a high threat of another attack in the making. He talked with former U.S.Congressman from Iowa and radio host Fred Grandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299595-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299595-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Juan Williams talked about his new book, [Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate], in which he wrote about his controversial comments about Muslims in 2010, which resulted in him being fired from his job at National Public Radio. He also wrote about his feelings regarding the effects of political correctness on policy debate. Mr. Williams was previously a reporter for the [Washington Post]. He has also written numerous other books, including [Eyes on the Prize], and [Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300598-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300598-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Stein spoke about his book [How I Accidentally Joined the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy (and Found Inner Peace)], published by Delacorte. The book details his liberal background and explains his move to a more conservative ideology. Mr. Stein explains that he began to question the tenets of politically correct thinking with the birth of his daughter. The book also takes to task the [New York Times], AIDS, feminism, and President Clinton. He discussed some of the areas where his thinking has changed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158396-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158396-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT After an introduction by Mr. Bellow Mr. Amis spoke about the concept of masculinity in modern literature, especially in the poetry of Philip Larkin and Robert Bly. He spoke about how the confusion and uncertainty about male identity and roles in society are reflected in these works. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience, which included Mr. Bly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78468-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78468-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Juan Williams talked about his book [Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate] with Glenn Frankel. He was interviewed by Glenn Frnkel and responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a presentation of the Texas Book Festival held in the C-SPAN/Book TV Tent. The program begins in progress, and has technical difficulties about 33 minutes into the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302139-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302139-2 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Bruce talked about her book, [The New Thought Police: Inside the Left's Assault on Free Speech and Free Minds], published by Prima Publishing. The book discusses the Left's impact on cultural issues in the United States. Ms. Bruce argues that the Left has created an environment in which legislation is used to control how people think and McCarthyite tactics are used to destroy those who express politically incorrect ideas. She discusses the cases of radio host Dr. Laura Schlesinger, [Politically Incorrect] host Bill Mahr, and murder victims Matthew Shepard and Daphne Sulk. Ms. Bruce also talks about her own experience working within the liberal organizations that she now criticizes. Ms. Bruce answered questions following her remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169711-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169711-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Bruce talked about her book [The Death of Right and Wrong: Exposing the Left's Assault on Our Culture and Values], from Prima Publishing. She also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176644-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176644-2 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Larry Wilmore talked about his book [I'd Rather We Got Casinos and Other Black Thoughts] (Hyperion; January 20, 2009). The book contains his musings and ruminations, including the suggested abolition of Black History Month, letters to the NAACP, and a vision for the end of racism. Larry Wilmore is best known as the senior black correspondent on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." A video clip of the show from January 27, 2009, was shown. He was interviewed on the C-SPAN Civics Bus and responded to telephone calls. This live coverage from the [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles began at 3:00 p.m. ET with street scenes and an announcement about the day's coverage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285472-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285472-5 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Wilkinson talked about the controversy over cartoons published in Europe and elsewhere of the prophet Mohammed that have sparked unrest in the Arab world. Ms. Wilkinson is an editorial cartoonist who has defended the right of newspapers to publish these cartoons. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191086-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191086-5 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dr. D'Souza, the author of [The End of Racism], published by Touchstone Books, talked about multiculturalism and racism on college campuses. He sees a conflict in U.S. society between equality of rights or individuals and equality of results or groups. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71200-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71200-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments from viewers who had just seen Juan Williams talking about his book [Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate] in the C-SPAN/Book TV Tent of the Texas Book Festival. The program included a festival overview and schedule information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302139-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302139-3 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Leo discussed his book [Incorrect Thoughts: Notes on Our Wayward Culture], published by Transaction Publishers. The book, a collection of Leo's columns over the years, examines "political correctness" in the media and university "elite" and counters their arguments. Mr. Leo discussed the influence of "political correctness" in contemporary American society. The author was joined by Nancy Pfotenhauer and Dr. Christina Hoff Sommers of the Independent Women's Forum to answer questions on the book. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163445-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163445-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McGowan talked about his book, [Coloring the News: How Crusading for Diversity Has Corrupted American Journalism], published by Encounter Books. He said that multicultural journalism has been overtaken by political correctness, contending that the coverage of stories involving race, gay rights, feminism, affirmative action and immigration is often slanted. He argued that editors ignore topics worthy of coverage because of their liberal ideologies and their fear of offending particular groups. He talked about cases in which attempts to accommodate minorities and minority viewpoints have become double standards that favor the "oppressed" groups. After his presentation he answered questions. Mr. McGowan is currently a fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research and has reported for [Newsweek] and the BBC and has written for several national publications. Mr. McGowan is also the author of [Only Man is Vile: The Tragedy of Sri Lanka]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167939-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167939-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Guests discussed the imapact of political correctness on mass media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25749-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25749-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Speakers discussed the current status of the media and how they attempted to place stories with various media organizations and were not successful. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60430-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60430-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed the "politically-correct" movement on college campuses across America. Viewer phone calls were taken during the second half of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53474-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53474-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The guests debated their views on political correctness in the media. The panel was a part of the Conservative Political Action Committee's annual conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24650-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24650-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed a proposed so-called fairness doctrine, which would force broadcasting stations to provide time for opposing viewpoints on national and local issues. Following prepared remarks by each panelist, the audience participated in an open discussion with them. Mr. Burns moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60007-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60007-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Awad talked about the reaction of Muslims in the United States and around the world to cartoons published in Europe and elsewhere of the Prophet Mohammed that have sparked unrest in the Islamic world. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191087-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191087-2 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Minority journalists held a series of sessions focusing on a wide range of issues concerning minorities in the newsroom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59048-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59048-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The speakers discussed what they perceived as a bias against conservative ideology in the media and in educational institutions. They also discussed political correctness codes adopted by several universities, which they felt limited the ability of conservative speakers to speak on college campuses. After delivering prepared statements, the panelists took questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54756-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participating by telephone, [Hotline] editor John Mercurio talked about a gubernatorial poll in Massachusetts. He also spoke about challenges to Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT) in Connecticut, as well as an update on the Tennessee senatorial race. Telephone lines were open for comments on new of the day. Callers talked about Muslim reaction to cartoons originally published in a Danish newspaper, [Jyllands-Posten]. Participating from Denmark, Flemming Rose was interviewed about the decision to print the cartoons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191086-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191086-4 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed specific words that can cause minority groups harm including the word "alien." They outlined an effort to educate major news organizations as to the effect of word usage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59061-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The journalists analyzed current events in the news. Topics included the status of the Clinton presidency, including questions about his credibility and the Whitewater Investigation. Other topics included political correctness on college campuses. The current issue of the \f2New Yorker\fR contained an interview with President Clinton, "The Education of a President," which dealt with the lessons the president has learned during his first year in office. Ms. Fields recently wrote a column entitled "He Dissed, She Dissed," which dealt with the status of political correctness on campuses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53891-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53891-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. La Cuesta spoke about Unity '94, a conference bringing together minority journalists from all races and creeds throughout the country. He spoke about his work as a minority journalist and the need for a more diverse media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59050-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Stockwell spoke about the Unity '94 conference in which minority journalists travelled to Atlanta for the first annual conference on minorities in journalism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59175-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59175-1 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT