The most popular programs for the Animals Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4230 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 04:33:12 GMT Author, autism advocate, and animal scientist Temple Grandin talked about her life, career, and body of work. Topics included autism, how she thinks in pictures, and her work with animals. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Temple Grandin is an animal science professor at Colorado State University and a consultant and designer of livestock handling facilities. She was diagnosed as autistic in 1950. A video clip was shown of her talking to people as she signed books at the Tucson Festival of Books on March 14, 2009. Temple Grandin is the author of over eight books, including [Emergence: Labeled Autistic] with Margaret Scariano (1986), [Thinking in Pictures: And Other Reports from My Life with Autism] (1995), [Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals] (1997), [Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism] with Kate Duffy (2004), [Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior] with Catherine Johnson (2005), [The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism & Asperger's] (2008), [Humane Livestock Handling: Understanding Livestock Behavior and Building Facilities for Healthier Animals] with Mark Dessing (2008), [Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals] (2009). Includes program ID 284911-4 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289706-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289706-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Smith calls animal rights activism a quasi religion that maintains equality between animals and people. He argues that human obligation to other humans is more important than any obligation to other animals. The event was at the Discovery Institute in Seattle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292864-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Greenlaw spoke about her book, [The Lobster Chronicles: Life on a Very Small Island], published by Hyperion. Sebastian Junger wrote about her experiences as a swordboat captain in his book, [The Perfect Storm], and an actress portrayed her in the subsequent film. [The Hungry Ocean: A Swordboat Captain's Journey] is her own account of that lifestyle. After 17 years at sea, she returned home to an island off the Maine coast with a population of 70 year-round residents, 30 of whom were her relatives. [The Lobster Chronicles] is about her experiences there. She moved back in with her parents and became a professional lobsterman, and she had hopes of finding a husband and having children. But all did not go as planned. She had difficulty catching the lobsters, and she failed to run across any eligible bachelors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172089-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172089-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 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 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Eric Jay Dolin presents a history of the American fur trade. First documented by Henry Hudson during his journey to America in 1609, the abundance of what Hudson deemed "good furs" led to European colonial interest and conflicts over its ownership. Mr. Dolin profiles several of the fur trades key players throughout its history, from Thomas Jefferson's interests in seeing the fur trade grow past the Mississippi to John Jacob Astor, America's first multimillionaire, whose fortune was built on fur. Eric Jay Dolin showed many slides as he discussed his book at University Book Store in Seattle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294941-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kirby chronicles the difficulties of families that live adjacent to mass animal farms, covering the political, health, economic and legal issues of trying to battle a different aspect of agribusiness - those who breed animals for food. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292861-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292861-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 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 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Wayne Pacelle talked about the mistreatment of animals and what needs to be done to stop it. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This event was hosted by Barnes and Noble Booksellers in downtown Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. The on-screen date is incorrect. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299199-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299199-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jay Kirk recounts the life of taxidermist and conservationist Carl Akeley (1864-1926). At the end of the 19th century there was growing concern among many in the scientific community about the depletion of several species due to over-hunting. Still years from proper photographic equipment, Akeley and his ilk championed taxidermy in the hopes of preserving animals for future study. Mr. Kirk recalls Carl Akeley's many hunting expeditions in Africa with the likes of Theodore Roosevelt and P.T. Barnum and his decision later in life to stop hunting and create sanctuaries for animals to live and be studied. Jay Kirk showed many pictures during his discussion of his book at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia and responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296520-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296520-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Peter Laufer looks at the network of hunters, traders, and customers who constitute the nefarious business of international animal smuggling. He spoke at Village Books in Bellingham, Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295999-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295999-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT A case study by the American Society for Environmental History illustrated the changing perspectives on dams with a discussion on the possibilities presented by large-scale dam removal in the Klamath River Basin. Dam historian D.C. Jackson opened the program with a slide presentation of background information. Then producer/writer Stephen Most talked about the controversy and showed a clip of his documentary film [River of Renewal]. Residents and interest groups involved in the controversy over water use presented their points of view and responded to questions from members of the audience. Nancy Langston moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293262-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293262-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jane Goodall talked about her book [Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink] (Grand Central Publishing; September 2, 2009). Ms. Goodall opened her talk with the call of a chimpanzee. During the talk, Ms. Goodall described several people around the world who were successfully saving endangered species. A poster of a condor was displayed. She also talked about the Jane Goodall Institute's Roots and Shoots network, which helps young people identify problems in their communities and take steps to solve them. Children from the local Washington chapter, accompanied by music, flew a giant peace dove puppet made from recycled sheets, promoting the United Nations International Day of Peace. She also responded to questions from members of the audience following her remarks. This event on September 9, 2009, in Georgetown University's Gaston Hall was co-sponsored by 10 university and student groups. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, is the author of many books, including [In the Shadow of Man; Reason for Hope]; and [The Chimpanzees I Love]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288835-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Richard Ellis talked about his book [On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar Bear] (Knopf; November 17, 2009). He argues in the book that the extinction of the polar bear does not have to be inevitable. He explains the reasons the U.S. government refuses to list the polar bear on the endangered species list and why he believes that decision must be reversed. After a talk, illustrated by slides, he responded to questions from members of the audience. Richard Ellis is a marine conservationists and marine artist. His books include [Imagining Atlantis] and [Tuna]. He has also published articles in [Audubon], [National Geographic], [Discover], [Smithsonian], and [Scientific American]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290558-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290558-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Hillenbrand talked about [Seabiscuit: An American Legend], published by Random House. The book tells the story of a jockey, a trainer, and an owner who all overcame different obstacles on their way to finding victory with an unlikely horse to become a champion Thoroughbred racehorse. The book also describes America during Seabiscuit's era and the conditions facing many during the Great Depression. She was interviewed and also answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167011-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167011-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT David Carroll, a finalist in the non-fiction category, was interviewed while at the 60th annual National Book Awards ceremony at Cipriani in New York City. He talked about his career and his nominated book, [Following the Water: A Hydromancer's Notebook] (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; August 12, 2009). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290076-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290076-6 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jane Goodall talked about her book [Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink] (Grand Central Publishing; September 2, 2009). In the book, she and her co-authors describe people and projects around the world that are rescuing species on the brink of extinction. The guest interviewer was John Nielsen. The interview was held at Georgetown University, prior to Ms. Goodall giving a special lecture. Primatologist Jane Goodall, famous for her work with chimpanzees, is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute. She is the author of many books, including [In the Shadow of Man]; [Reason for Hope], and [Chimpanzees I Love]. John Nielsen, journalist in residence at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), is the author of [Condor: To the Brink and Back - The Life and Times of One Giant Bird] and the producer of WWF's "The Wild Things," a bi-weekly podcast. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290852-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290852-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Capuzzo talks about his book [Close to Shore: A True Story of Terror in an Age of Innocence], published by Random House. The book is about the summer of 1916 when a great white shark attacked beachgoers along the New Jersey shore, killing four people. These were the first fatal shark attacks in the United States and resulted in emergency measures to protect vacationers. After the presentation the author answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165759-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Peter Laufer talked about his book [The Dangerous World of Butterflies: The Startling Subculture of Criminals, Collectors, and Conservationists] (The Lyons Press; May 5, 2009). He talked about how while speaking at that bookstore three years previously about his book on Iraq, Peter Laufer jokingly said his next book would be about butterflies. He was later invited to a butterfly preserve in Nicaragua where he immersed himself in the history and current infatuation with the insect. Mr. Laufer soon determined there was a less than peaceful side of the butterfly industry, that included the involvement of organized crime, death of certain species, and ecological devastation. He read passages from his book and responded to questions from members of the audience at Village Books in Fairhaven, Washington. His wife Sheila Swan Laufer also participated from the audience. Peter Laufer is the author of numerous books, including [Mission Rejected: U.S. Soldiers Who Say No to Iraq]. Mr. Laufer is the co-host of "The Peter Laufer Show," which is broadcast on radio station Green 960 in San Francisco. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287521-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Novelist Jonathan Safran Foer talked about his book [Eating Animals] (Little, Brown and Company, 2009). In his book about his decision to become a vegetarian he explores the stories Americans use to justify their eating meat-eating habits. He was interviewed at 4:20 p.m. while at the 10th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. The program began with programming information. Included in program ID 295631-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295631-20 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295631-20 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Newsreel footage of the historic match race between West Coast star Seabiscuit and Triple Crown winner War Admiral at Pimlico Race Course. The audio does not include the track announcer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299574-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299574-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Peter Laufer talked about his two latest books at Village Books in Bellingham, Washington. [Calexico!] is a study of life on the California-Mexico border, while [No Animals Were Harmed] looks at the way humans interact with animals and the fine line between animal entertainment and animal abuse. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304244-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304244-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Marion Nestle talked about her book [Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine] (University of California Press; July 15, 2008). She tells how in early 2007, a few telephone calls about sick cats set off the largest recall of consumer products in U.S. history, congressional hearings, and an international crisis over the safety of imported goods ranging from food to toothpaste, tires, and toys. Professor Nestle exposes the weaknesses of the global food supply not just for pets, but for farm animals, fish, and, ultimately, for people. She presents a concise look at current food policy and the broader failings of food regulation. Ms. Nestle's books include [Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health] and [What to Eat]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282712-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282712-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Joan Schaffner talked about state laws regarding the ownership of exotic animals and how those laws address the welfare and safety concerns for both the exotic animals and the public. Discussion focused on the incident during the week when over 50 exotic animals were released from a private preserve in Ohio and most were killed by law enforcement officers. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302249-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302249-5 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rodney Kite-Powell talked about the cow cavalry which protected Florida's cattle during the Civil War and supplied them to Confederate troops. He was interviewed Monday, May 9, 2011, and showed the display at the Tampa History Center. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2011 LCV Cities Tour" in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 9-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Bright House Networks local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299682-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299682-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the U.S. Egg Production Regulation Bill, S. 3239. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), one of the witnesses and the bill's sponsor, explained that the bill was an agreement between the United Egg Producers and the Humane Society to set federal standards for the treatment of egg-laying hens. Farmers in favor of the bill described it as vital to the future stability of the industry, while a witness opposed to the measure said it would force many smaller egg farmers to leave the business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307262-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307262-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Anthony Horsch gave a tour of the Old Cowtown Museum as he talked about early life in Wichita, Kansas, and the role of cowboys and the cattle industry at the start of Wichita's economic history. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Wichita, Kansas, on May 7-10 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306268-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books about the American West. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Jonathan Kirsch moderated. "Nonfiction: Visions of the West" was a panel, held in Newman Recital Hall in the Allan Hancock Foundation Building, from the 2012 [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books from the University Park Campus of the University of Southern California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305486-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305486-8 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Paul Greenberg talked about his book [Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food] (Penguin Press, 2010). He talked about the effect on the world of the choice in which fish become domesticated for food production. He 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/296623-24 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296623-24 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 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 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT House of Commons members debated a motion to ban the use of wild animals in British circuses. Several members argued that constant movement of wild animals in cramped spaces is cruel while other members defended the rights of animal owners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300323-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300323-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The British House of Commons | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee heard testimony on government standards for testing meat products, protocol for the detection of contamination, food safety concerns and the role of British meat producers. The hearing was In reaction to trace amounts of horse meat found in several beef products all across the United Kingdom and in parts of Europe, Witnesses: (Panel 1) - Cllr Mehboob Khan, Chair of the LGA Safer and Stronger Communities Board, and Leader of Kirklees Council, West Yorkshire; Steve Jorden, Head of Regulatory Services, Worcestershire / (Panel 2) Andrew Simpson, President, British Meat Packing Association, Stephen Rossides, Director, BMPA; Paul Finnerty, Chief Executive, ABP; Stuart Roberts, Group Agriculture and Livestock Director, ABP / (Panel 3) Peter Kendall, President, National Farmers Union http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311333-1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT