The most popular programs for the Books Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=90 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, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:55:39 GMT Andrew Breitbart talked about his new book, [Righteous Indignation], and he responded to viewer phone calls and electronic communications. In his book he examines his transformation from a liberal to a self-described "conservative cultural warrior," perpetually in battle with members of the mainstream media. He also discussed his belief that a liberal bias pervades U.S. news outlets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299376-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299376-5 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Carlin delivered a humorous speech in which he made fun of Washington politics and the language of politics. He also talked about America's penchant for euphemism and about labeling minorities. After his remarks he answered questions submitted from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123268-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Andrew McCarthy talked from New York City about his book, [The Grand Jihad: How Islam and the Left Sabotage America] (Encounter Books, 2010), and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. McCarthy believes the real threat to the U.S. is the forces of Islam. He argues that both the the U.S. government and the American left actively suppress awareness of the jihadist ideology that he claims dictates that they conquer America. He says the Islamist forces have collaborated with the American left to undermine U.S. national security and constitutional democracy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293910-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293910-6 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chris Hedges, fellow at the Nation Institute, argues that America's liberal class has collapsed and with it the citizenry's protection against what the author deems, the "corporate state." Mr. Hedges contends that the liberal class, which includes universities, labor movements, the press, the Democratic Party, and liberal religious groups, has been gradually corrupted by corporate entities. He believes that without the existence of a liberal class there will no longer be checks and balances against corporate interests. Chris Hedges discussed his book at Powell's Books in Portland, Oregon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297318-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Richard Norton Smith talked about the updated version of the book [Who's Buried in Grant's Tomb: A Tour of Presidential Gravesites], published that day by PublicAffairs. The book is a comprehensive guide to the final resting places of U.S. presidents. Mr. Norton is a contributor to the book as is fellow presidential historian Douglas Brinkely. The main author is Brian Lamb. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292011-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292011-6 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Larry Klayman talked by video uplink from New York City about his book [Whores: Why and How I Came to Fight the Establishment] (New Chapter Publisher; October 15, 2009). In his book he expresses his views on what he sees as corruption, abuse and lapsed ethics in the U.S. government, judiciary, and the media. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Included in program ID 289995-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289512-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289512-6 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich talked about his book, [To Save America: Stopping Obama's Secular-Socialist Machine] (Regnery Press; May 17, 2010). In the book he assesses the Obama administration's performance thus far and his plan to stop what he terms a socialist agenda. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications and discussed the news of the week, 2010 midterm politics, and the congressional agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293642-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293642-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ann Coulter discussed her latest book, [Mugged: Racial Demagoguery from the Seventies to Obama] which "explodes the self-made liberal myth of liberals and liberalism as heroes in the American civil rights movement." She also shared her views of the presidential race, and responded to phone calls and electronic communications from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308633-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308633-3 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Caro discussed his newly released fourth volume of his biography of former President Johnson, [The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Passage of Power]. The fourth book covers 1958 until early 1964. Mr. Caro said that President Johnson sought the presidency, yet the nomination went to John F. Kennedy. He detailed Vice President Johnson's poor treatment at the hands of Kennedy staff, and his acrimonious relationship with Robert F. Kennedy. He described President Johnson's leadership following President Kennedy's assassination, and his skill at moving several major pieces of legislation through the House and Senate after he became president, which Mr. Caro suggests planted the seeds for President Johnson's "War on Poverty" program. Robert Caro was born and raised in New York City and graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Science degree in English. He won Pulitzer Prizes for biography in 1975 and 2003, and has been researching Lyndon Johnson since 1977. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305534-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305534-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Malcolm Gladwell, best-selling author and writer for "The New Yorker" magazine, spoke about his writing and the state of the journalism and publishing industries. He had four books on either the [New York Times] Hardback Bestseller List or the [New York Times] Paperback Bestseller List. His most recent book, [What the Dog Saw], was a compilation of stories he wrote for the [New Yorker] magazine. His previous best-selling books include [The Tipping Point: How Little Things Make a Big Difference] (2000), [Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking] (2005), and [Outliers: The Story of Success] (2008). Malcolm Gladwell had been a writer for "The New Yorker" since 1996. Prior to that he wrote for The Washington Post for nine years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290341-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290341-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Friedman talked about his most recent book, [That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back], on global changes and how the U.S. is falling behind. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303778-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303778-2 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Clint Hill discussed [Mrs. Kennedy and Me], his historical narrative of his assignment to guard the wife of former President John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline, from shortly after the November 1960 election until after the 1964 presidential election. He shared stories about the former first lady's travels to Europe, Asia, and South America, detailed the birth of her sons John and Patrick and Patrick's sudden death. He described being in the Dallas motorcade when President Kennedy was killed, and its effect on his own life. He talked about his own boyhood growing up as an adopted child in North Dakota,l. Clint Hill worked for five presidents. After Mrs. Kennedy, he was assigned to President Johnson. In 1967 he became the special agent in charge (SAIC) of presidential protection. In 1972, Hill was promoted to the position of assistant director of the Secret Service, responsible for all protective forces. He retired in 1975. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305759-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Gordon Goldstein talked by remote access from New York City about his book [Lessons in Disaster: McGeorge Bundy and the Path to War in Vietnam] (Times Books, November 11, 2008; Holt Paperbacks, reprint edition, September 1, 2009). He talked about lessons learned from Vietnam and the current situation in Afghanistan. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The program began with a clip from September 30, 2009, of White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answering a question about Mr. Goldstein's book being read by members of the administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289314-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289314-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Simon Winchester talked about his sweeping historical narrative of the Atlantic Ocean, [Atlantic: Great Sea Battles, Heroic Discoveries, Titanic Storms, and a Vast Ocean of a Million Stories]. He detailed his recent cross-country replication of the transcontinental motor convoy Dwight Eisenhower volunteered for in 1919 that later prompted President Eisenhower's interstate highway system proposal. He talked about his career as a reporter, freelance writer and author. He described his July 4, 2011, naturalization ceremony on the deck of the USS Constitution in Boston Harbor. He shared his writing and research habits, along with future projects. Simon Winchester worked as a foreign correspondent for the [Guardian] and the [Sunday Times] of London. He graduated from Oxford with a degree in geology. He has authored over 21 books and lives in the Berkshires in Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302209-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302209-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Lesch talked about the future of Syria and its President Assad, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. Topics included Syrian opposition groups, U.S. policy toward the country, President Assad's personality and background, and some of the other influential leaders in Syria. Professor Lesch, one of very few in the West who have met Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, is the author of [Syria: The Fall of the House of Assad], a book about President Assad's deteriorating regime and what could be next for Syria and the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308356-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308356-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Book culture journalist and author Nicholas Basbanes gave a tour of the vast library in his home in North Grafton, Massachusetts. The author also talked about the writing methods he employed in producing seven books about book culture, book places, and book people. A video clip was shown of his September 18, 1995, interview about [A Gentle Madness] on "Booknotes." He also talked about the book on the history of paper he has been writing since 2003. It is due to be published by Knopf in 2010. He recently traveled to Japan and China on a National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship to research the book. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283398-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283398-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Levinson talked about his book, [The Soft Edge: A Natural History and Future of the Information Revolution]. It examines the role of information technology in decisive events throughout human history and suggests that humans retain control over technological developments by selecting those changes which are most useful to them. He also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98613-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/98613-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mark Halperin and John Heilemann talked about their book about the 2008 presidential election campaigns, [Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime] (Harper; January 11, 2010). Various video clips of campaign events were shown in the background as they talked about behind-the-scenes activities of the campaigns. They also talked about the impact of the book on politics and policy in Washington, D.C., and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291439-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291439-6 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Caro discussed his newly-released fourth volume of his biography of former President Johnson, [The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Passage of Power]. The fourth book covers 1958 until early 1964. Mr. Caro said that President Johnson sought the presidency, yet the nomination went to John F. Kennedy. He detailed Vice President Johnson's poor treatment at the hands of Kennedy staff, and his acrimonious relationship with Robert F. Kennedy. He described President Johnson's leadership following President Kennedy's assassination, and his skill at moving several major pieces of legislation through the House and Senate after he became president, which Mr. Caro suggests planted the seeds for President Johnson's "War on Poverty" program. Robert Caro was born and raised in New York City and graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Science degree in English. He won Pulitzer Prizes for biography in 1975 and 2003, and has been researching Lyndon Johnson since 1977. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305534-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305534-2 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sir Harold Evans was shown attending a party at the British ambassador's residence for the publication of his autobiography, [My Paper Chase: True Stories of Vanished Times ] (Little, Brown and Company; November 5, 2009). In the book Sir Harold Evans recalls his career from his position as editor of the London [Sunday Times] and [The Times] to his tenure as the publisher and president of the book publisher, Random House. He talked with guests, signed books, and made formal remarks. Video clips were shown of Sir Harold Evans appearing on "The Colbert Report" November 4, 2009. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290434-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290434-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michelle Malkin talked about her book, [Culture of Corruption: Obama and His Team of Tax Cheats, Crooks, and Cronies] (Regnery Publishing; July 27, 2009). In her book she asserts that the era of hope and change died within six months because the people behind it are corrupt. She calls the first lady and vice president the largest beneficiaries of corporate world nepotism, even while deploring the very culture behind their own success. Ms. Malkin explores the alleged secrets administration officials are hiding and investigates the growing list of unaccountable czars in the White House. Ms. Malkin talked about the Obama administration, health care, ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now), and how the Obama administration makes appointments to key administration posts. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288144-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288144-5 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jenn Risko, publisher and co-founder of the publishing news website and e-newsletter, [Shelf Awareness], talked from Seattle to preview upcoming books. Ms. Risko discussed several of the noteworthy titles being released in the fall, including biographies from George W. Bush, Tony Blair, and Condoleezza Rice, the personal papers of Nelson Mandela, and presidential diaries of Jimmy Carter. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294891-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294891-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Nicholas Kristoff and Sheryl WuDunn talked about oppression against girls and women around the world. In their remarks, the talked about their experiences watching young girls improve their lives. They are the authors of [Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide]. This event on July 8, 2010, was part of the 2010 Aspen Institute Ideas Festival. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294551-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294551-1 Fri, 06 May 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 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Matthew Aid talked about the history of the National Security Agency, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Aid is the author of [The Secret Sentry: The Untold History of the National Security Agency] (Bloomsbury Press; June 9, 2009). This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series of interviews during the month of August with authors of recently released books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288580-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288580-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Paul Krugman talked about his new book, [End This Depression Now!], and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Krugman said in the interview that "bad thinking and political deadlock among our elite is keeping millions of millions of Americans in a state of desperation." Topics included his choice of "depression" over "recession" in the title of his book, the economy and austerity measures in European Union countries, health care costs, and the economic stimulus passed by Congress in 2009. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305879-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305879-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Pat Buchanan talked about the Republican presidential candidates, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included approaches to the corporate tax rate some of his personal political and social beliefs, upcoming primaries in Arizona and Michigan, his thoughts on the general election, and his book, [Suicide of a Superpower: Will America Survive to 2025?] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304582-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304582-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Allan Meltzer talked about his book, [A History of the Federal Reserve: Volume 2, 1951-1986] (University of Chicago Press, 2010), with Paul Volcker, former chairman of the Federal Reserve under Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. Former Federal Reserve official Vincent Reinhart moderated. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297018-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Gore Vidal was interviewed while at the 60th annual National Book Awards ceremony at Cipriani in New York City where he would be presented with a Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. Topics included his current work and what he was reading. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290076-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290076-9 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rice University History Professor Douglas Brinkley talked about his new biography of long-time CBS "Evening News" anchor Walter Cronkite, who was often referred to as "the most trusted man in America." [Cronkite] chronicles his early life in Missouri and Texas and his United Press wire service reporting from the front lines of World War II. He shared stories of Cronkite's rise through the ranks of CBS News, including the task of anchoring the 1952 political conventions and the expansion of the CBS Evening News from 15 to 30 minutes in 1963. Brinkley suggests that while Cronkite's Evening News broadcasts aimed for political objectivity, his radio commentaries were what he terms "left leaning." Brinkley describes Cronkite's retirement at age 65 from the nightly newscast and his subsequent regret in choosing Dan Rather as his replacement. Brinkley discussed his research methods, which included access to Cronkite's private papers and interviews with over 150 people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306094-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306094-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Limbaugh talked about his book, [Crimes Against Liberty: An Indictment of President Barack Obama]. Mr. Limbaugh argued that the Obama administration was encroaching upon individuals rights. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295522-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295522-5 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Kagan discussed his book, [The World America Made], in which he asserts that the contemporary international world order was created almost entirely by American power and influence after World War II. He cautions that although the country is not in decline. the U.S. could take actions that might lead it to decline. He cites widespread democracy, the generally favorable economic climate, and the absence of war among great powers as examples of that strength. He talked about his 13 years at the Carnegie Endowment and his change to the Brookings Institution in 2010. Robert Kagan is a graduate of Yale University and Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. He holds a Ph.D. in American history from the American University in Washington, D.C. He writes a monthly column for the [Washington Post], and is a contributing editor for the [Weekly Standard] and the [New Republic]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304402-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304402-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Mann and Norm Ornstein talked about their book, [It's Even Worse Than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided with the New Politics of Extremism.] In the book they examined the adversarial partisan behavior of Washington, D.C., policy makers that has left a majority-rule system dysfunctional. They placed much of the blame on Republican Party ideological extremism. Mr. Ornstein said in the interview that Democrats were not lacking blame for the situation. However, he also said Democrats were willing to work with President George W. Bush despite the contentious 2000 election and the Supreme Court decision on [Gore v. Bush]. In contrast, he cited Robert Draper's book that told of tea party movement Republican leaders meeting the night of President Obama's inauguration and agreeing to oppose anything the president proposed. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN's Nancy Calo read headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306130-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306130-3 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cecilia Kang provided a primer on Google's efforts to digitize books in libraries throughout the world. The Google Book Search project was started in 2004 and within less than a year a class action suit was levied against the company for copyright infringement by the Association of American Publishers and the Author's Guild. In October 2008 the parties agreed to a class action settlement. However, there were several opponents to the settlement, including authors, publishers, Google's business competitors, and the Department of Justice which initiated an antitrust investigation. Ms. Kang presented details of the case and the current status of the settlement. Topics included consumer issues, business competition, copyright, and regulatory issues. Cecilia Kang is a technology reporter for the [Washington Post], where she writes the "Post Tech" column. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290078-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290078-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Bob Woodward talked about his new book, [The Price of Politics]. The book chronicles the inside story of President Obama and Congress' efforts to reach an agreement on raising the debt ceiling, tax policy, and budget cuts. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Woodward said he concluded in the book that all participants shared blame for pushing the problem off until after the 2012 election, but also that, "The president is the one who has to work his will or find a way to do that. In this case he did not." C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308113-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308113-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jean Sasson talked by remote access from Atlanta about her book, [Growing Up bin Laden: Osama's Wife and Son Take Us Inside Their Secret World] (St. Martin's Press; October 27, 2009). Written in cooperation with Osama bin Laden's first wife, Najwa, and his fourth son, Omar, the book takes an inside look at Osama bin Ladens' family life and transformation into a terrorist leader. Ms. Sasson talked about how she came to write this book due to the access they allowed her. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Jean Sasson is the author of several books, including [Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia] and [Mayada, Daughter of Iraq: One Woman's Survival Under Saddam Hussein]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289658-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289658-9 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The 60th annual National Book Awards ceremony was held at Cipriani in New York City with Andy Borowitz as the host. The National Book Foundation presented a Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters to Gore Vidal and a Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community to Dave Eggers. Then authors spoke after their awards were announced. The 2009 Young People's Literature Award went to Phillip Hoose for [Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice] (Farrar, Straus and Giroux). The 2009 Poetry Award went to Keith Waldrop for [Transcendental Studies: A Trilogy] (University of California Press). The 2009 Nonfiction Award went to T. J. Stiles for [The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt] (Alfred A. Knopf). The 2009 Fiction Award went to Colum McCann for [Let the Great World Spin] (Random House). The program contains language that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290076-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290076-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Andre Schiffrin, founder of The New Press, argues that media conglomeration has led to the death of serious reportage in the United States. The author presents his thoughts on the current state of the American media and posits different models that may resurrect, what he believes, is a flawed industry. Andre Schiffrin was interviewed by Keith Gessen, editor-in-chief of [n+1] magazine, at the New School in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297683-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297683-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Allison Bartlett talked about her book [The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession] (Riverhead Hardcover; September 17, 2009). In her book she tells the story of John Charles Gilkey, who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of books, and the rare book dealer who tracked him down and brought him to justice. She responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289126-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289126-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jenn Risko talked from Seattle about the notable books released in 2010, a review of some of the publishing industry stories of the past year and changes in the publishing industry. She also talked about some notable books expected in the next year. She responded to viewer telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297272-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297272-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jill Lepore gave a talk titled "The Tea Party's Revolution and the Battle for American History" where she traced the "far right's" visions of America's founding and compared the recent "tea party" movement to the original protest of 1773. She also responded to questions from members of the audience. The talk was given in the Old South Meeting House in Boston, the place where Massachusetts colonists met and decided on their protest actions of the evening of December 16, 1773. Professor Lepore was launching her book [The Whites of Their Eyes: The Tea Party's Revolution and the Battle over American History] (Princeton University Press, 2010). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296134-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296134-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Evan Thomas talked about [Ike's Bluff: President Eisenhower's Secret Battle to Save the World], his narrative of the president's 1953-1961 term in office. In the book he suggested that President Eisenhower used the threat of nuclear war to prevent open conflict with the Soviet Union while never fully revealing just how far he was willing to go in deploying the weapons. He also detailed the personal aspects of Eisenhower and his presidency, including his relationship with his wife Mamie, his temper and health problems, and the 800 rounds of golf he played during his presidency. Topics included his relations with his contemporaries, including Central Intelligence Agency Director Allen Dulles, General Curtis LeMay, who pushed for a preemptive nuclear strike against the Soviets, and members of the press such as leading critic Joseph Alsop. Video clips were shown of Eisenhower home movies and his farewell address. Mr. Thomas also reacted to clips of previous appearances on C-SPAN. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308307-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee talked about his new book, [A Simple Government: Twelve Things We Really Need From Washington (and a Trillion That We Don't)], and about a potential bid for the presidency in 2012. He also talked about the economy and the federal budget, and decried the size and scope of the government, comparing federal spending to illegal drugs. He responded to questions from reporters in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298172-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298172-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michael Kranish talked from Boston about his book, [The Real Romney], a biography of Republican 2012 presidential nomination candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. The book is based on more than five years of reporting and hundreds of interviews. It explores Mr. Romney's childhood in Bloomfield, Michigan, and as the son of the governor of Michigan, and his formative years, which included his Mormon missionary work in France. The author also explores Mr. Romney's professional and political career, which included a tenure at investment firm Bain Capital, leadership of the 2002 Winter Olympics, and his governorship of Massachusetts. Topics included Mr. Romney's personal life and public persona. Campaign video clips were shown in the background as Mr. Kranish responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303799-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303799-5 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ed Schultz talked from New York City about his latest book, [Killer Politics: How Big Money and Bad Politics Are Destroying the Great American Middle Class] (Hyperion, 2010), and political news of the day. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294205-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294205-6 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Gretchen Morgenson talked about her new book, co-authored with Joshua Rosen, [Reckless Endangerment]. The book examines the causes and players involved in the 2008 financial crisis and the prevention of future economic collapse. She 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/300136-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300136-5 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Peter Sis talked about his illustrated book, [The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain] (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007). This Caldecott Honor Book for ages 8 and older is an account of his childhood in Cold War-era Prague, Czechoslovakia. Peter Sis described his life growing up in communist Prague. He detailed his career as a film animator, an artist, and an author and illustrator of children's books. He told the story of how he became an illustrator for the [New York Times], and how Jackie Kennedy Onassis edited his book [The Three Golden Keys]. This event was part of Loudoun County, Virginia's "One Book, One Community" program. The county encouraged all residents to read Peter Sis's book [The Wall] and then sponsored book discussions and appearances by the author. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290374-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290374-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Fred Thompson talked about his memoir, [Teaching the Pig to Dancd], his memoir, Republican party politic,s and the midterm elections. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293777-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293777-6 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Draper talked about his book, [Do Not Ask What Good We Do: Inside the House of Representative], and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The book goes behind-the-scenes of the 112th Congress following the 2010 midterm elections. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305720-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305720-3 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Julie Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, talked about their co-edited book, [Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies] (Little, Brown Young Readers; October 1, 2009), illustrated by James McMullen. They selected classic poems, songs, and lullabies as well as poems written by the authors themselves and contributions from other family members. Julie Andrews introduced each of the nine themed sections with intimate stories and family memories. They also talked about their writing careers, both separately and as collaborators. They both have written children's books and Julie Andrews has also written a memoir. Topics included how they collaborate, the writing of books for children, poetry, literacy, and Emma Walton Hamilton's book [Raising Bookworms: Getting Kids Reading for Pleasure and Empowerment]. They were interviewed at BookExpo America 2009 in the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City, apparently on Friday, May 29, 2009. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286856-13 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286856-13 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT