http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1557 Sidney Blumenthal's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks 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, 19 May 2013 17:31:15 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=1557&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1557 136 248 Head shot of {$person->name} Sidney Blumenthal talked about his book, [How Bush Rules: Chronicles of a Radical Regime], published by Princeton University Press. The bulk of the book is a compilation of articles that Mr. Blumenthal, formerly a senior aide for President Clinton, originally authored for Slate.com and [The Guardian] British newspaper between 2003 and 2006. He said that President Bush is deliberately working to increase the power of the presidency. Mr. Blumenthal criticized President Bush for trying to avoid congressional oversight, relying on one-party rule, squelching internal debate, and granting his vice president an unusual amount of power and authority. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194894-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194894-1 Sat, 28 Oct 2006 19:59:41 GMT On the occasion of the BookExpo America being held in Washington, D.C., Thomas Dunne Books, an imprint of St. Martin's Press, hosted a party at the Cosmos Club for approximately 25 of its political authors. They were shown mingling with members of the media and others. Mr. Dunne was interviewed about his career and his line of books. This event occurred on May 18. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192610-14 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192610-14 Sun, 30 Jul 2006 18:45:35 GMT Mr. Clemons moderated a half-day forum on the future of U.S. foreign policy. Participants talked about successes and failures in building post-Cold War strategies, assessing and meeting emerging threats to global security, and current policies in combating terrorism and operations in Iraq. Mr. O'Sullivan cited the Bush doctrine of pre-emption in the post-9/11 environment and the push for UN reform as pivotal moves on the administration's part to reshape foreign policy and the international landscape. A self-described neo-conservative realist, he also made mention of the new unfolding possibilities for a U.S. role between Israel and Palestine, not despite but as a result of the democratic election of Hamas to the helm of Palestinian leadership. In Session 2, "Global Outlooks: American Grand Strategy and Widening Arcs of Instability," panelists assessed international economic security, the successes and failures of the war on terror, roots and consequences of the strategy of democratization, and the false assumptions underlying current U.S. policy-making. In Session 3, "Taking Stock of the U.S. National Interest: Comments on Post Cold War Strategies That Address Tomorrow's Global Stress Points," panelists talked about democratic values and the War on Terror, but the panel arguing that the current course of action was not sustainable for the future. General Clark gave the keynote address focusing on the lessons learned in his career as an Army officer, current operations in Iraq, and emerging security threats around the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190962-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190962-1 Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:03:42 GMT Historians and biographers participated in the concluding panel of the 11th Hofstra Presidential Conference, "William Jefferson Clinton: The "New Democrat" from Hope." They gave a historical assessment of the Clinton presidency, summing up the three days of panels and forums. Professor Pugliese moderated the panel. James Pfiffner is the author of [The Character Factor: How We Judge America's Presidents (The Presidency and Leadership, No. 18)], published by Texas A and M University Press. David Maraniss is the author of [First in his Class: A Biography of Bill Clinton], published by Rebound by Sagebrush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189952-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189952-2 Fri, 25 Nov 2005 10:59:30 GMT A panel discussion was held with authors who are critical of President Bush's domestic and foreign policy was held by the New Democracy Project at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. After their presentations the authors responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Mark Green is the editor of the New Democracy Project's book [What We Stand For: A Platform for Progressive Patriotism], published by Newmarket Press. Paul Krugman is the author of [The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way in the New Century], published by W. W. Norton. Craig Unger is the author of [House of Bush, House of Saud: The Secret Relationship Between the World's Two Most Powerful Dynasties], published by Scribner. Sidney Blumenthal is the author of [The Clinton Wars], published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Joseph Wilson is the author of [The Politics of Truth: Inside the Lies that Led to War and Betrayed My Wife's CIA Identity: A Diplomat's Memoir], published by Carroll and Graf Publishers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183331-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183331-1 Sun, 05 Sep 2004 06:00:25 GMT The Harvard Book Store and the Progressive Book Club co-sponsored a panel discussion with the First Parish Church in Cambridge. Panelists discussed the influence of books on politics and culture, as well as the importance of books, print media and the Internet in a democracy. They took a critical look at the Bush administration and its policies concerning the media, censorship, and the environment. After the discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Joe Conason moderated the panel. His books include [The Hunting of the President: The Ten-Year Campaign to Destroy Bill and Hillary Clinton] and [Big Lies: The Right-Wing Propaganda Machine and How It Distorts the Truth]. Al Franken is the author of several books, including [Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations] and [Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right]. Toni Morrison is a Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize winning novelist. Her most recent book is [Remember: The Journey to School Integration]. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is the author of [Crimes Against Nature: How George W. Bush and His Corporate Pals Are Plundering the Country and Hijacking Our Democracy]. Sidney Blumenthal is a former assistant to President Bill Clinton and the author of [The Clinton Wars]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182860-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182860-1 Sun, 01 Aug 2004 04:02:02 GMT Mr. Blumenthall talked about his book, [The Clinton Wars]. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. Mr. Blumenthall was an assistant and senior adviser to President Clinton from 1997 to 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179031-12 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179031-12 Sun, 09 Nov 2003 08:21:54 GMT The panelists talked about the 2004 presidential election, including the strengths and weaknesses of President Bush and the issues that will be important to voters in 2004. Mr. Frum and Mr. Morris participated via telephone. The panelists responded to questions from the audience. Mr. Evans moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177442-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177442-1 Sun, 20 Jul 2003 01:15:06 GMT Mr. Blumenthal discussed his book [The Clinton Wars], published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Mr. Blumenthal worked as assistant and senior adviser to President Clinton from August 1997 until January 2001. The book is a behind-the-scenes account of the Clinton presidency from 1987, when Bill Clinton began to contemplate a run for the presidency through his second term. Mr. Blumenthal details President Clinton's relationship with Tony Blair, Hillary Clinton's Senate campaign and Al Gore's presidential campaign. The book is also a defense of his own role in the Clinton scandals and a loyal account of Clinton's presidency as a highly successful one dedicated to progressive values while under constant attack by a right-wing conspiracy. After his presentation, Mr. Blumenthal answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156188-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156188-1 Sun, 29 Jun 2003 16:00:08 GMT Mr. Blumenthal delivered the Willard and Margaret Thorp Lecture in American Studies. He talked about the relationship between presidents and democracy. He mentioned the history of the U.S. presidency and talked about the forces that shaped the presidency, including the economy, industrialization and tragedies such as the assassination of a president or a war. He talked about the struggle between conservatism and liberalism. After his prepared remarks he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153503-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153503-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2000 01:56:16 GMT Mr. Blumenthal talked with reporters about his testimony to the Grand Jury about Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr's investigation of the president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107897-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107897-1 Fri, 26 Jun 1998 04:41:00 GMT Mr. Blumenthal talked about the agenda of the Clinton administration and how it will affect the future of the nation and the world. He mentioned various policies of the administration and initiatives in the balanced budget process that advance these policies. Mr. Blumenthal answered questions from the audience following his prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104395-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104395-1 Fri, 24 Apr 1998 10:00:00 GMT Participants briefed reporters on the creation of a rapporteur to oversee and respond to breaches of freedom of expression in members nations of the Organization of American States. They stressed the importance of a free press in democratic development. They also took questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103630-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103630-1 Fri, 10 Apr 1998 19:02:00 GMT Mr. Blumenthal talked with reporters about his appearance before a grand jury today during which he was questioned by independent counsel Kenneth Starr about his conversations with members of the media. McDaniel and Marsh are Mr. Blumenthal's attorneys. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101460-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101460-1 Fri, 27 Feb 1998 01:50:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. The C-SPAN School Bus was in Hartford for the presidential candidates' debate last night. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75719-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75719-1 Mon, 07 Oct 1996 11:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Ms. Abramson talked about Senator Dole's May 9 speech on U.S.-East Asia relations and other issues. In the next segment, Rep. Abercrombie talked about his new novel, [Blood of Patriots] about a terrorist attack on the House of Representatives. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Blumenthal and Mr. Rodriguez talked about current issues including President Clinton's videotaped testimony in the Whitewater trial. Mr. Hoppenfeld talked by telephone about his political views and first vote. In the Daybook II segment, viewers voiced their opinions by telephone and Mr. Kearns talked by remote connection about U.S. foreign policy toward China. In the final segment, Mr. Powell talked about commencement addresses by public officials. Ms. Coogan talked by telephone about Gallaudet University and its plan to have Senator Dole speak at their commencement. Ms. Katz also talked by telephone about the law suit filed recently by some employees against Gallaudet University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71878-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71878-1 Fri, 10 May 1996 11:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66552-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66552-1 Sun, 30 Jul 1995 12:30:00 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) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53891-1 Mon, 17 Jan 1994 13:02:00 GMT The guests discussed Defense Secretary nominee Bobby Inman and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60040-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60040-1 Sun, 19 Dec 1993 14:05:00 GMT Teams of three correspondents each from the London [Sunday Telegraph] and the [New Yorker] magazine debated the issue of whether it would be a better world if the 1960s had never happened. This program was originally carried on Britain's BBC Radio Three. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53342-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) International Telecasts http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53342-1 Mon, 27 Dec 1993 02:49:00 GMT Mr. O'Rourke and Mr. Blumenthal discussed recent events, including the U.S. air strike Saturday against Iraq, the effects of the strike on President Clinton's public image and on future terrorist acts, and the reasons for the attack. Other topics included the president's relationship with Senate Finance Committee chairman Moynihan, the status of Supreme Court nominee Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the status of homosexuals in the military, the recent defense base closings, and radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh. Mr. O'Rourke is the author of the book [Give War a Chance] which includes his reports from the Persian Gulf War and other political pieces. Mr. Blumenthal wrote an article on Senator Moynihan in the past week's [New Yorker]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43836-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43836-1 Mon, 28 Jun 1993 12:00:00 GMT Mr. Blumenthal and Mr. Forbes discussed recent issues in Washington politics, including speculation on the presidential appointments of Gov. Clinton and the U.N. resolution on military intervention in Somalia to dispense humanitarian aid to the famine-stricken population. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35571-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35571-1 Mon, 07 Dec 1992 12:58:00 GMT Participants discussed the policy stances of Perot, the possible reasons for his popularity, his business dealings and other personal issues, and his campaign strategy for the coming months. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47562-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47562-1 Sun, 14 Jun 1992 12:20:00 GMT The guests discussed current events in the news. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24319-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24319-1 Mon, 10 Feb 1992 13:00:00 GMT Rep. Gingrich, House Republican whip, addressed a policy-maker luncheon at the headquarters of [The New Republic] magazine on a variety of issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23948-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23948-1 Sat, 25 Jan 1992 11:43:00 GMT Mr. Blumenthal and Mr. Gigot discussed major stories in the news of the past week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17446-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17446-1 Mon, 08 Apr 1991 12:00:00 GMT Dr. Post, who had studied Saddam Hussein closely, and Mr. Blumenthal, who had studied George Bush, spoke about how the personalities of the two leaders affected world events and the possibility of war. Mr. Blumenthal said that George Bush's indecisiveness and failure of foreign policy had partially contributed to the current U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf, while Dr. Post said that Saddam Hussein's desire for power and respect in the Middle East would not let him withdraw from Kuwait. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19181-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19181-1 Fri, 11 Jan 1991 13:30:00 GMT Mr. Blumenthal discussed his new book, Pledging Allegiance: The Last Campaign of the Cold War. In this book, he argues that the 1990 presidential election was the last campaign of the Cold War. He also discussed the media training of Dan Quayle during his first campaign for the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15528-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15528-1 Wed, 02 Jan 1991 13:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13249-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13249-1 Mon, 23 Jul 1990 12:00:35 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9654-1 Mon, 23 Oct 1989 12:01:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6854-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6854-1 Mon, 27 Mar 1989 13:00:00 GMT This panel discussion explores the topic of the impact of the Reagan presidency in the both foreign and domestic policy. It also addresses the issues of Congressional power during the Reagan administration, the question of realignment, the rise of neo-conservatism and corruption in government. Overall, the panelists agree that the Reagan era was sucessful, but that this sucess was based upon factors other than the president's own decisions. Reagan himself felt comfortable with the politics of avoidance. The panel closes with a discussion of the Bush administration and what its immediate agenda should be. There is some discussion of how the problems which face Bush are a result of the Reagan administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5722-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5722-1 Wed, 11 Jan 1989 02:34:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3252-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3252-1 Tue, 05 Jul 1988 13:32:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/33274-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/33274-1 Tue, 05 Jul 1988 15:58:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2003-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2003-1 Mon, 07 Mar 1988 13:01:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101830-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101830-1 Wed, 24 Sep 1986 12:30:00 GMT