http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/2977 Christopher Hitchens'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) Fri, 24 May 2013 09:08:03 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=2977&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/2977 136 488 Head shot of {$person->name} Christopher Hitchens was interviewed in his home about his life and work following a diagnosis of esophageal cancer. He authored over a dozen books including his recent memoir, [Hitch-22]. Other titles include, [God Is Not Great], [The Trial of Henry Kissinger], [The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice], and [Thomas Jefferson: Author of America]. He was a contributing editor for the [Atlantic Monthly] magazine and a columnist for [Vanity Fair] magazine, where he has been writing articles about his diagnosis in the summer 2010 of stage four esophageal cancer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297586-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Q&A http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297586-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:00:18 GMT Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and author Christopher Hitchens debated the resolution: "be it resolved, religion is a force for good in the world." Former Prime Minister Blair, founder of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, argued that religious faith has a major part to play in shaping the values which guide the modern world, and can and should be a force for progress. Mr. Hitchens, author of [God is Not Great], argued that if religious instruction were not allowed until the child had attained the age of reason, the world would be quite different. The debaters gave opening arguments and then cross-examined each other. Then questions were submitted by members of the audience in the hall, on stage, and on line on topics including the role of religion in the Iraq war and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as the concept of separation of church and state. Each debater gives his final summation. The audience voted on the resolution both before and after the debate. The program contains language that some might find objectionable. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) International Telecasts http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297090-1 Sat, 25 Dec 2010 19:27:58 GMT A debate was held on atheism with Christopher Hitchens, author of [God Is Not Great], and David Berlinski, author of [The Devil's Delusion]. Mr. Berlinski argued the positive of the resolution "Atheism poisons everything" and Mr. Hitchens argued the negative. After their exchanges the authors responded to questions submitted by members of the audience before their closing statements. This event was hosted by the Fixed Point Foundation at the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295467-1 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:00:42 GMT Christopher Hitchens reflects on his personal and public life in his memoir, Hitch-22. Mr. Hitchens was interviewed at the annual book publishing trade show, Book Expo America, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293849-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293849-1 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:32:05 GMT Christopher Hitchens answered the question "What are you reading?" He mentioned [Dreyfus: Politics, Emotion, and the Scandal of the Century] by Ruth Harris and [A Long Long Way] by Sebastian Barry. He was interviewed May 27, 2010, while at the annual book publishing trade show, Book ExpoAmerica, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293770-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293770-9 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 21:21:09 GMT From Book Expo America at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, a panel of authors discussed their upcoming books. The panel included Christopher Hitchens, author of [Hitch-22: A Memoir], William Gibson, author of [Zero History: A Novel], and Sara Gruen, author of [Ape House: A Novel]. The panel's master of ceremonies was Patton Oswalt, author of [Zombie Spaceship Wasteland]. Book Expo America is an annual trade show for the publishing industry that features author events, educational panels, and information on soon-to-be published books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293831-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293831-3 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 18:29:56 GMT Author Christopher Hitchens delivered the 2010 PEN World Voices Festival's Arthur Miller Freedom to Write Lecture. The lecture was titled "Crucibles: Past and Present." A conversation between Mr. Hitchens and author Salman Rushdie, chair of the PEN World Voices Festival, followed the lecture. The event was held at Cooper Union in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293452-1 Sun, 16 May 2010 23:33:27 GMT George Packer and Christopher Hitchens talked about George Orwell and his work. Mr. Packer selected the pieces that appear in two recently published volumes of George Orwell's work: [Facing Unpleasant Facts] and [All Art Is Propaganda]. Mr. Hitchens, essayist for [The Atlantic Monthly], is the author of [Why Orwell Matters]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292035-1 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:06:05 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) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290434-1 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:05:52 GMT Christopher Hitchens talked about his career as a writer and social critic, as well as his views on religion, politics, international affairs, and journalism. He is a contributing editor to [Vanity Fair] and the [Atlantic Monthly]. He also writes for Slate. He is the author of many books, including [For the Sake of Argument], [No One Left to Lie To], [The Trial of Henry Kissinger], and [Letters to a Young Contrarian]. His current paperback, [God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything] was a [New York Times] Bestseller and a finalist for The National Book Award. From 1982 to 2002, he wrote a bi-weekly column for [The Nation]. He has been a visiting professor at the University of California, Berkeley, the New School of Social Research, and the University of Pittsburgh. Christopher Hitchens was born in England and became a U.S. citizen in 2007. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Q&A http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285444-1 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:22 GMT Christopher Hitchens, Sharon Waxman, and James Cuno participated in a panel discussion on lost and stolen art of ancient civilizations. Topics included where artifacts come from, where they ended up, and what should be done with them. Panel members were shown and talked about slides of photographs from Sharon Waxman's book, [Loot: The Battle Over the Stolen Treasures of the Ancient World]. The panelists responded to audience members' questions following their remarks. Daniel Wakin moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283263-1 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:53:31 GMT Panelists talked about the "pop culture phenomenom" of 2008 election. Topics included why satirical [Daily Show]-type shows and Web sites have become politically influential, using celebrities to pull voters into political discussion, and whether or not bloggers should identify themselves as journalists. After the discussion, panel members responded to audience members' questions. Tammy Haddad moderated. "Pop Culture Politics" was part of the forum "2008: The First 21st Century Campaign," which was held in the Washington, D.C., offices of Google. It was co-sponsored by YouTube and National Journal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205935-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205935-3 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:24:16 GMT In Depth focused on the lives and writings of numerous authors. Authors included Shelby Foote, Ray Kurzweil, Taylor Branch, John Hope Franklin, David Lewis, Shelby Steele, Harold Holzer, Nell Irvin Painter, P.J. O'Rourke, Francis Fukuyama, David Horowitz, John McWhorter and Christopher Hitchens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202303-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202303-1 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:32 GMT Contributors to the [Atlantic Monthly] celebrated the 150th anniversary of the magazine with selected readings from an edited anthology, [The American Idea: The Best of The Atlantic Monthly], published by Doubleday. The editor of the anthology, Robert Vare, talked about the history of the magazine and introduced the participants. Christopher Hitchens read about Saul Bellow, Mark Bowden read about Saddam Hussein, James Fallows read about the occupation of Iraq, and William Langewiesche read about the World Trade Center. Christopher Hitchens is the author of [God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything], published by Twelve. Mark Bowden is the author of [Road Work: Among Tyrants, Heroes, Rogues, and Beasts], published by Penguin. James Fallows is the author of [Blind Into Baghdad: America's War in Iraq], published by Vintage. William Langewiesche is the author of [The Atomic Bazaar: The Rise of the Nuclear Poor], published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. The program contains language that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201932-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201932-1 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:03:11 GMT Dinesh D'Souza and Christopher Hitchens debated the question "Is Christianity the Problem?" After speeches and rebuttals, the authors then questioned each other. Then they responded to questions from members of the audience. The debate was moderated by Marvin Olasky. Dinesh D'Souza is the author of [What's So Great About Christianity], published by Regnery Publishing. Christopher Hitchens is the author of [God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything], published by Twelve. Marvin Olasky, the King's College provost and [World] magazine editor-in-chief, is the author of [Compassionate Conservatism: What it is, What it Does, and How it Can Transform America], published by Free Press. The debate at King's College was sponsored by the Society for Ethical Culture, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI), and tothesource.org. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201727-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201727-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:59:51 GMT Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay talked about his political memoir, [No Retreat, No Surrender: One American's Fight], published by Sentinel. Christopher Hitchens talked about his book [God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything], published by Twelve. They were interviewed at [The Hill]'s Sixth Annual Political Book Fair at the Trover Shop, a bookstore on Capitol Hill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201650-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201650-3 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 18:40:11 GMT Christopher Hitchens was interviewed about his life, his career, and his body of writing. Topics included his religious and political opinions. He responded to viewer telephone calls and electronic mail. Video from August 28, 2007, was shown of Christopher Hitchens in his apartment in Washington, D.C., showing his neighborhood and his library. He also talked about his writing habits. Mr. Hitchens is a contributing editor to [Vanity Fair] magazine and a visiting professor of liberal studies at The New School. He is the author of over a dozen books including, [The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice; No One Left to Lie To: The Values of the Worst Family; Why Orwell Matters] and [God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198800-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198800-1 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 16:00:13 GMT Ethics in Book Reviewing: The More Things Change"? # Carlin Romano, Philadelphia Inquirer # John Leonard, New York Review of Books # Christopher Hitchens, Author & Literary Critic # Francine Prose, Author & Literary Critic # David Ulin, Los Angeles Times # Sam Tanenhaus, New York Times Book Review http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198441-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198441-2 Sat, 02 Jun 2007 14:32:40 GMT The panelists, moderated by Thane Rosenbaum, debated the topic, "Religion and Culture: Do They Mix?" They also talked about their books on opposing sides of the religion and culture question. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. Christopher Hitchens is the author of [God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything], published by Twelve. Zachary Karabell is the author of [Peace Be upon You: The Story of Muslim, Christian, and Jewish Coexistence], published by Knopf. Jonathan Kirsch is the author of [A History of the End of the World: How the Most Controversial Book in the Bible Changed the Course of Western Civilization], published by HarperSanFrancisco. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197839-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197839-1 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:29:10 GMT Participants talked about the future of relations between the U.S. and Great Britain following Prime Minister Blair's time in office. Among the topics they addressed were the British political landscape and election outlook, the changing roles of the Labour and Conservative Parties, divisions over foreign policy issues, and the possible impact on the relationship between the British and American governments. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197616-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197616-1 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:41:38 GMT James Atlas moderated a panel of biographers who talked about their books and about writing biographies. After their presentations they answered questions from members of the audience. Christopher Hitchens is the author of [Thomas Jefferson: Author of America]. Francine Prose is the author of [Caravaggio: Painter of Miracles]. Edmund Morris is the author of [Beethoven: The Universal Composer]. All three books were published by HarperCollins in its [Eminent Lives] series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195399-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195399-3 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 17:36:47 GMT Panelists talked about constitutional issues and U.S. foreign policy following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the U.S. Among the topics they addressed were threats posed by terrorists and Islamic extremists, U.S. policy in Iraq and the Middle East, various other threats to U.S. interests overseas, and promotion of democracy in the Muslim world. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. The panel was part of the Claremont Institute 2006 Constitution Day Conference at the Renaissance-Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194349-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194349-2 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 01:49:23 GMT Christopher Hitchens talked about his book [Thomas Jefferson: Author of America], published by HarperCollins in its Eminent Lives series. He described both the public and private lives of Thomas Jefferson, including Jefferson's positions on the Enlightenment, nation building, and slavery. He emphasized Jefferson's tremendous influence on the U.S. Revolution and the future United States, such as the Louisiana Purchase. After his presentation Mr. Hitchens answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192370-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192370-1 Sat, 06 May 2006 15:29:38 GMT A.C. Grayling talked about his book [Among the Dead Cities: The History and Moral Legacy of the WWII Bombing of Civilians in Germany and Japan], published by Walker and Company. He examined the morality of Allied air attacks on civilians during WWII. He was joined by Christopher Hitchens, the author of [Love, Poverty, and War: Journeys and Essays], published by Thunder's Mouth Press, to debate whether the targeting of civilians can be justified in times of war. After their presentations and discussion, they answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192374-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192374-1 Mon, 08 May 2006 01:59:45 GMT The tenth hour of the 25th anniversary of viewer calls focused on the year 1989 and on the role of the U.S. in the world. Mr. Hitchens talked about U.S. foreign policy over the past decades, military operations in the Persian Gulf War and current efforts in Iraq, and the challenges to U.S. foreign policy since the end of the Cold War and in the future. He also responded to questions and comments from viewers. An interview with 25th anniversary essay contest finalist Christina Carlson of Lihue, Hawaii, and clips from previous programming were aired. The program was part of a 25-hour call-in marathon commemorating 25 years of viewer calls that began with television's first-ever, regularly scheduled, national viewer call-in program on October 7, 1980, when the 19-month-old network televised a live viewer call-in program from the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188655-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) C-SPAN Specials http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188655-9 Sat, 08 Oct 2005 09:01:05 GMT George Galloway and Christopher Hitchens debated the war in Iraq. There were insults and claims of falsehood from both men on a variety of war-related topics. There also was a great deal of booing and cheering from the audience. George Galloway, who opposes the war in Iraq, is a former member of the British Parliament and the author of [Mr. Galloway Goes to Washington: The Brit Who Set Congress Straight about Iraq], published by The New Press. The book tells the story of his recent appearance before the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, where he verbally attacked U.S. senators while responding to charges related to Iraq's oil-for-food program. Christopher Hitchens, who supports the war in Iraq, is the author of [Love, Poverty, and War: Journeys and Essays] and [Blood, Class and Empire: The Enduring Anglo-American Relationship] published by Thunder's Mouth, Nation Books, and [A Long Short War: The Postponed Liberation of Iraq], published by Plume. The debate was moderated by Amy Goodman, author of [The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media That Love Them], published by Hyperion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188768-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188768-1 Sun, 18 Sep 2005 01:02:45 GMT Mr. Hitchens talked about military operations in Iraq, justifications for war in the region on behalf of the Iraqi people, and media commentary about the war and reasons for the Iraq invasion. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188441-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188441-4 Thu, 18 Aug 2005 12:50:46 GMT Christopher Hitchens talked about his book [Thomas Jefferson: Author of America], published by HarperCollins in the Eminent Lives series. The author described both the public and private lives of Thomas Jefferson, including Jefferson's position on the Enlightenment, nation building, and slavery. He emphasized Jefferson's tremendous influence on the U.S. revolution and the future United States, such as with the Louisiana Purchase. After his presentation Mr. Hitchens answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187244-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187244-1 Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:00:18 GMT Mr. Hitchens and others, speaking at the National Geographic Studio in Washington, D.C., talked about the elections in Iraq with journalists in Iraq. Among the issues they addressed were security concerns and fears prior to the election, voter turnout, the potential for further violence and civil war, and the future of democracy in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185356-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185356-1 Sun, 30 Jan 2005 18:59:14 GMT Mr. Warren and Mr. Hitchens discussed Iraq elections issues, security in Iraq, and Bush administration policies. They also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185251-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185251-4 Fri, 28 Jan 2005 13:33:26 GMT Selections from works by Ogden Nash, Alfred Tennyson, Rudyard Kipling, Shel Silverstein, Mattie Stepanek, Joseph Bottum, and others were read in front of an invited audience. Joseph Bottum was book and arts editor at the [Weekly Standard] and scheduled to become the editor of the journal [First Things]. He was the author of [The Fall and Other Poems]. William Kristol was editor of the [Weekly Standard] and is the co-author of [The War over Iraq]. Dana Gioia assumed the role of NEA chairman in 2003. He has authored and edited several books, including [Can Poetry Matter?] and [Interrogations at Noon]. Christopher Hitchens' latest books were [Love, Poverty, and War], [Blood, Class and Empire], and [Why Orwell Matters]. Tim Kelleher has appeared in over two dozen movies, including [Matchstick Men] and [Thirteen Days]. Mary Eberstadt, consulting editor at [Policy Review] and a researcher at the Hoover Institution, was the author of [Home-Alone America: The Hidden Toll of Day Care, Behavioral Drugs and Other Parent Substitutes]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184060-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184060-1 Sat, 05 Feb 2005 13:00:26 GMT Politicians, journalists, and professional comedians spoke at an event sponsored by [The Hotline] to lampoon the political process, Washington culture and the media on the occasion of President Bush's second inauguration. Some of the off-color stories and language may be offensive to some viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185247-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185247-1 Sun, 23 Jan 2005 07:06:14 GMT Michael Korda spoke with authors Christopher Hitchens and Francine Prose about biographical writing at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C. All three authors were writing books for the HarperCollins Eminent Lives Series. Michael Korda's biography [Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero], was published in September 2004. Christopher Hitchens was releasing a book about Thomas Jefferson in June 2005, and Francine Prose's biography of Caravaggio was scheduled for release in October. Throughout the discussion, the panelists answered questions from members of the audience http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184637-1 Sun, 26 Dec 2004 22:12:36 GMT Professor Edmundson talks about his book [Why Read?], published by Bloomsbury USA. The book is on the relationship between a liberal arts education and literature. The author writes that literature needs to be the fundamental element of the liberal arts education because of the benefits books offer their readers. Mr. Edmundson also claims that current educational trends have either misused or neglected to recognize the vital role reading plays in a well-rounded liberal arts education. He talked about the value of fiction and non-fiction literature. This was the last program in the fifteen-year [Booknotes] series, and Mr. Edmundson commented on several authors' ideas and writing styles as clips of their remarks on previous programs were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184076-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Booknotes http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184076-1 Mon, 06 Dec 2004 00:59:59 GMT Mr. Hitchens talked about current events and news of the day, focusing on the situation in Iraq and U.S. actions there. He also addressed the international arms trade and the abuse of Iraqi prisoners, and responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182060-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182060-2 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 11:45:22 GMT A panel titled "U.S. and Iraq One Year Later: Right to Get In? Wrong to Get Out?" was held in Royce Hall on the UCLA campus. The panelists each in turn stated differing views about the war in Iraq in an opening statement and a rebuttal statement. Then Mr. Wasserman, the moderator, asked a question of each panelist before they made closing statements. Afterwards, outside the hall, Mr. Mann was interviewed about the debate. He responded to telephone calls from viewers. Robert Scheer is the author of [The Five Biggest Lies Bush Told Us About Iraq], published by Seven Stories Press. Mark Danner is the author of [The Massacre at El Mozote: A Parable of the Cold War], published by Vintage. Michael Ignatieff is the author of [The Lesser Evil: Political Ethics in an Age of Terror], published by Princeton University Press. Christopher Hitchens is the author of [A Long Short War: The Postponed Liberation of Iraq], published by Plume. James Mann is the author of [Rise of the Vulcans: The History of Bush's War Cabinet], published by Viking Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181454-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181454-2 Mon, 26 Apr 2004 00:13:01 GMT Mr. Hitchens spoke about various stories in the news including the presidential campaign, policy toward Iraq and the Middle East, and weapons proliferation. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180639-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180639-3 Fri, 20 Feb 2004 13:59:52 GMT The guests talked about reconstruction in Iraq and other issues in the news. Ms. Geyer talked about her recent trip to Kosovo, and Mr. Hitchens talked about his recent trip to Iraq. They also discussed the Democratic presidential candidates, and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178405-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178405-4 Sun, 28 Sep 2003 13:00:49 GMT [The Iraq War Reader: History, Documents, Opinions], published by Touchstone, is a compilation of essays, articles, and opinions on the history and future of Iraq and the Middle East. The two editors, Micah Sifry and Christopher Cerf, took part in a panel discussion about their book alongside book contributors Jonathan Schell, Chris Pensing, and Christopher Hitchens. Egyptian human rights activits Saad Eddin Ibrahim also took part in the discussion. After an initial presentation and exchange the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177016-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177016-1 Sun, 15 Jun 2003 19:00:24 GMT Mr. Wassesrman was interviewed before the panel began about the history of the festival and the members of the panel. Mr. Wasserman moderated the discussion panel on American Power and the War in Iraq. The issues panelists discussed included when it is appropriate to use forceful intervention and what are the responsibilities of having done, so as well as the specific circumstances leading up to the war in Iraq and an exit strategy. Robert Scheer is the author of [Thinking Tuna Fish, Talking Death: Essays on the Pornography of Power]. Mr. Hitchens is the author of [Why Orwell Matters]. Ms. Power is the author of [A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide]. Mr. Danner is the author of [Massacre of El Mozote: A Parable of the Cold War]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176342-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176342-5 Sun, 27 Apr 2003 15:58:10 GMT Mr. Wasserman moderated a debate on the use of American power and policy toward Iraq. Among the topics they addressed were the wisdom of potential military action in Iraq, the role of the United Nations, American use of force to further foreign policy goals, and foreign attitudes toward the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175524-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175524-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2003 20:31:05 GMT Mr. Hitchens and Mr. Rieff each talked about his book, with an emphasis on the use of language, euphemisms, definitions of words, and in reference to Iraq and North Korea. After their presentations they answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173891-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173891-5 Sat, 23 Nov 2002 17:09:30 GMT Mr. Hitchens and Mr. Sullivan spoke about current issues including Iraq and the 2002 elections. They also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. Chancellor Ritchie and students participated via video link from the Cable Center at the University of Denver. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173734-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173734-2 Fri, 08 Nov 2002 13:03:22 GMT Mr. Hitchens and Mr. Sullivan talked about news of the day and current events. They also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168477-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168477-2 Fri, 01 Feb 2002 13:04:15 GMT Mr. Hitchens talked about his new book, [Letters to a Young Contrarian]. He talked about his recent visit to Pakistan and also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167249-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167249-3 Sun, 11 Nov 2001 14:05:54 GMT Mr. Hitchens talked about his book, [Letters to a Young Contrarian]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167350-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167350-4 Sun, 02 Dec 2001 15:54:58 GMT As part of an annual debate program, participants debated whether the U.S should pay reparations for slavery. Among the issues they addressed were the current state of race relations, the social value of reparations, various alternatives to reparations, and the potential impact of reparations on American culture. Following prepared arguments members of the audience voiced their views. The audience voted against the resolution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167191-1 Wed, 02 Jan 2002 11:42:45 GMT Mr. Hitchens talked about his book, [The Trial of Henry Kissinger], published by Verso Books. In the book, Mr. Hitchens asserts that former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger should face charges for his role in political crimes that took place in Bangladesh, Greece, Chile, and East Timor. The author argues that Kissinger's involvement in these international issues warrants an international war crimes trial. After his prepared remarks, Mr. Hitchens answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165066-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165066-1 Sun, 24 Jul 2005 09:44:16 GMT Christopher Hitchens talked about the relationship between literature and politicians. He talked about writers who have entered the arena of political debate, ranging from Oscar Wilde's radicalism to Gore Vidal's cosmopolitanism. Following his remarks, he answered questions from the audience. Christopher Hitchens is the author of [Unacknowledged Legislation: Writers in the Public Sphere], published by Verso. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163615-1 Sun, 15 Apr 2001 18:34:51 GMT Participants talked about an article written by Mr. Hitchens and published in [Harper's]. The article characterized decisions by Secretary Kissinger and others during the Vietnam War as war crimes. It also called for international accountability for illegal actions taken during the war. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162708-1 Fri, 23 Feb 2001 02:26:28 GMT