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House Session

In Progress

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9:01:03 AM - 11:55:00 PM
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House Session

House Proceeding

The House debated health care reform with a vote possible on the Democratic plan around midnight. The rule incorporating the manager's amendment permits a vote on an abortion amendment and a Republican substitute as well as a motion to recommit. There will be one hour of general debate followed by four hours of debate on the bill. The bill and the rule can be found at http://rules.house.gov.

14 hours, 53 minutes | 1,352 Views

House Democrats on Health Care

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6:00:30 PM - 6:15:17 PM
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House Democrats on Health Care

News Conference

Democratic representatives spoke to the press after meeting with President Obama about health care legislation in the Cannon House Office Building.

0 hours, 14 minutes | 3 Views

Republicans on Health Care Legislation Vote

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6:15:17 PM - 6:27:14 PM
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Republicans on Health Care Legislation Vote

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House Republican leaders spoke about the voting on health care in the House that day.

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Presidential Statement on Health Care

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6:27:14 PM - 6:31:54 PM
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Presidential Statement on Health Care

White House Event

President Obama spoke about the health care legislation being debated in the House of Representatives that day.

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Washington Journal

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7:00:00 AM - 10:00:00 AM
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Washington Journal Program 11/08/2009

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Washington Journal Program 11/08/2009

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7:00-7:30 Phoner/Question/Newspaper Articles/Phones 7:00 On the Phone Phoner PATRICK O’CONNOR Politico Congressional Reporter Topic: A look at how the House debate ended yesterday, as well as a look ahead on the continuing health care debate. 7:30 Sunday Shows Radio Hit 65 BOBBI JACKSON 7:30-8:30 TRENT DUFFY R/T Republican Strategist KAREN FINNEY Democratic Strategist Topic: Tuesday's election results, including the GOP capture of governorships in New Jersey and Virginia. We will also discuss trends and the political environment heading into the 2010 midterm elections; how health care, the economy, and how the war in Afghanistan and other major domestic and foreign policy issues are affecting both parties' political fortunes. The challenges facing President Obama and the Democratic and Republican parties will also be examined. 8:30-9:00 Question/Newspaper Articles/Phones 9:00 Sunday Shows Radio Hit 65 BOBBI JACKSON 9:00-9:30 GOV. MITCH DANIELS Uplink R-Indiana Locator: Indianapolis Topic: Gov. Daniels will discuss the condition of the U.S. and Indiana economy; rising unemployment and the recession; health care; the stimulus' effect on Indiana; his views on the performance of President Obama and congressional Democrats and Republicans; this week's election results; and the direction of the nation overall. 9:30-10:00 GOV. ED RENDELL Uplink D-Pennsylvania Locator: Washington, DC Topic: A look at how the state of Pennsylvania has used the stimulus funds it received, the overall impact the economy has had on the state, as well as health care & unemployment issues. Host: Steve Scully

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2010 Congressional Elections

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10:01:15 AM - 10:33:15 AM
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2010 Congressional Elections

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Representative Chris Van Hollen talked about the 2010 congressional races and current congressional politics. After he left, the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

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Climate Change and Energy Legislation Markup, Morning

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10:34:00 AM - 11:10:36 AM
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Climate Change and Energy Legislation Markup, Morning

Senate Committee

Members made opening statements for the markup on the Senate Climate Change and Energy Bill. In an effort to address Republican concerns, Environment Committee Chair Barbara Boxer extended the deadline for amendments and invited the Environmental Protection Agency to attend the afternoon session. Republican Senator George Voinovich attended the session and spoke for Republican committee members who boycotted today’s mark up of climate change legislation. He laid out the Republicans’ objections to the markup session and why they are refusing to participate. He became emotional when responding the notion that this is a tactic by Republicans to be obstructionists.

0 hours, 36 minutes | 132 Views

Climate Change Legislation Markup, Day 2, Part 1

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11:10:36 AM - 11:26:26 AM
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Climate Change Legislation Markup, Day 2, Part 1

Senate Committee

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee reconvened the business meeting to consider S. 1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. The business meeting recessed to conduct a briefing for the full committee on the legislation. Following Senator Boxer’s statement, Ranking Member Senator Inhofe delivered prepared remarks calling for revised EPA modeling. Republican committee members had boycotted the mark up and were not present.

0 hours, 15 minutes | 299 Views

Climate Change Legislation Markup, Day 3

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11:26:26 AM - 12:27:59 PM
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Climate Change Legislation Markup, Day 3

Senate Committee

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee reconvened its third day of work to consider S. 1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. The Senate Environment Committee voted to send the climate change bill to the full Senate without Republican participation. The bill was voted out of committee 11 to 1 with Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) as the only Democrat against the bill.

1 hours, 1 minutes | 150 Views

H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic

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12:29:14 PM - 2:02:54 PM
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H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic

House Committee

Congress appropriated $7.65 billion for agencies to use to respond to the H1N1 "Swine" flu. Witnesses testified about use of the funds by public health programs and provided an update on the distribution of the vaccine. They spoke about reasons for and impact of vaccine distribution delays, prospects for continuing shortages of doses, and vaccine production methods.

1 hours, 33 minutes | 118 Views

Americans United for Change "Breaking News"

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2:03:27 PM - 2:03:58 PM
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Americans United for Change "Breaking News"

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Conservatives for Patients' Rights

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Conservatives for Patients' Rights

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Prime Minister Brown on Afghanistan

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2:04:58 PM - 2:34:44 PM
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Prime Minister Brown on Afghanistan

International Telecasts

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown spoke at the Royal College of Defence Studies in London on the British mission in Afghanistan. He warned Afghan President Hamid Karzai to clean up the corruption in his government or risk the loss of international support. He also reiterated the British commitment to training and supporting the Afghan military. Earlier in the week, five British soldiers were killed by an Afghan police officer who was being trained by United Kingdom forces.

0 hours, 29 minutes | 13 Views

Michael Steele on 2009 Election Results

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2:35:24 PM - 2:59:32 PM
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Michael Steele on 2009 Election Results

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Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele spoke to reporters and reacted to questions about the GOP victories in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial elections.

0 hours, 24 minutes | 114 Views

Virginia Gubernatorial Transition Plans

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2:59:32 PM - 3:27:25 PM
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Virginia Gubernatorial Transition Plans

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Governor Kaine spoke to reporters and answered questions about the previous day's gubernatorial election in Virginia. He spoke about his desire for a smooth transition and answered questions about the results of elections in Virginia, New york and New Jersey.

0 hours, 27 minutes | 41 Views

U.S. Military Strategy

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3:29:14 PM - 4:48:16 PM
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U.S. Military Strategy

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Admiral Mullen was interviewed about national security issues, and particularly about future policy in Afghanistan. Among the issues addressed were integrating diplomatic, economic development, humanitarian relief and civil administrative services in current theaters of operation, as well as funding and personnel challenges faced by the military.

1 hours, 19 minutes | 194 Views

Graham v. Florida Moot Court

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4:49:51 PM - 6:00:49 PM

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Graham v. Florida Moot Court

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Lawyers and scholars participated in a Moot court session to argue the case Graham v. Florida. The case focused on sentencing juveniles to life in prison without parole for crimes other than murder.

1 hours, 10 minutes | 215 Views

Encore Booknotes: Susan Eisenhower, "Breaking Free"

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6:00:18 PM - 6:56:37 PM
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Encore Booknotes: Susan Eisenhower, "Breaking Free"

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11.07.09 Publishers Weekly Best of 2009

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6:57:11 PM - 6:58:53 PM
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11.07.09 eBook News

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Growing Up bin Laden

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Growing Up bin Laden

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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.

0 hours, 45 minutes | 119 Views

Hella Nation

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7:46:13 PM - 8:01:10 PM
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Hella Nation

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Evan Wright talked about his book Hella Nation, where he profiled 12 "outsiders" from mainstream American culture. One of the people was an anarchist who protested against the World Trade Organization (WTO). Another was a pastor of the Aryan Nation, a white supremacist. He talked about the challenges in finding and interviewing members of fringe groups. He was interviewed at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles. Evan Wright is the author of Hella Nation: Looking for Happy Meals in Kandahar, Rocking the Side Pipe, Wingnut's WarAgainst the GAP, and Other Adventures with the Totally Lost Tribes of America, published by Putnam. He is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair, the author of Generation Kill, published by Berkley Trade, and the co-writer for the HBO mini-series based on the book. He has written for Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and The Los Angeles Times.

0 hours, 14 minutes | 166 Views

Heart of a Patriot

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8:01:26 PM - 8:58:06 PM
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Heart of a Patriot

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Former U.S. Senator Max Cleland talked about his memoir, Heart of a Patriot: How I Found the Courage to Survive Vietnam, Walter Reed and Karl Rove (Simon & Schuster; October 6, 2009). Former U.S. senator Max Cleland (D-GA) talks about his memoir that covers his early years in Georgia, his service in Vietnam, and his years representing Georgia in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Cleland spoke at the Carter Center in Atlanta. About the Authors Max Cleland Max Cleland served in the U.S. Senate from 1997 to 2003. He lost hes re-election campaign after Republicans called him "unpatriotic." A long-dormant case of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, awakened by the invasion of Iraq, sent him to Walter Reed as a patient, where he was surrounded by veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. He had previously served in the Georgia State Senate and as head of the U.S. Veterans Administration under President Carter.

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Sarah from Alaska

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8:59:24 PM - 9:44:56 PM
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Sarah from Alaska

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Scott Conroy and Shushannah Walshe talked about their book Sarah from Alaska: The Sudden Rise and Brutal Education of a New Conservative Superstar (PublicAffairs; November 3, 2009). About the Program Two reporters who were embedded on the McCain/Palin campaign trail present their exclusive look at the first Republican woman nominated to be Vice President. Conroy and Walshe include anecdotes about the former Alaska governor's return home from the campaign trail, as well as interviews with McCain/Palin campaign staffers, and Palin family members. They discuss their behind-the-scenes view of Sarah Palin at Borders in Washington, D.C. About the Authors Scott Conroy Scott Conroy is a digital journalist for CBS News who now lives in Chicago. Shushannah Walshe was a reporter and producer for Fox News Channel from 2001 through Election 2008. She now lives in New York.

0 hours, 45 minutes | 19 Views

Law Touched Our Hearts

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9:45:54 PM - 10:02:05 PM
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Law Touched Our Hearts

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Mildred Wigfall Robinson and Richard Bonnie talked about the book they edited, Law Touched Our Hearts: A Generation Remembers Brown v. Board of Education (Vanderbilt University Press; February 23, 2009). The book contains essays from 40 law professors born between 1936 and 1954, about their own childhood experiences in segregated classrooms and communities. Professor Robinson grew up in South Carolina attending segregated schools in the years after Brown v. Board of Education. They were interviewed at the Virginia Festival of the Book.

0 hours, 16 minutes | 95 Views

After Words with Harry MacLean

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10:02:36 PM - 10:29:28 PM
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After Words with Harry MacLean

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Harry Maclean talked about his book The Past Is Never Dead: The Trial of James Ford Seale and Mississippi's Struggle for Redemption (Basic Civitas Books; September 22, 2009). The guest interviewer was Richard Howorth, owner of Square Books and former mayor of Oxford, Mississippi. About the Program From Square Books in Oxford, Mississippi, Harry Maclean recounts the murder case against Klansman James Ford Seale in The Past is Never Dead. Mr. Maclean recalls the death of Henry Dee and Charles Moore, two young black men who were kidnapped and killed after hitchhiking outside Meadville, Mississippi on May 2, 1964. The case was left unsolved for over forty years, until the FBI indicted James Ford Seale in 2007, then seventy-one years old, for the kidnapping and murder. Harry Maclean explores the reasons for the delay in convicting Mr. Seale and presents his thoughts on the former and current state of race relations in Mississippi. He discusses his book with Richard Howorth, owner of Square Books and former mayor of Oxford, Mississippi. Harry Maclean is the author of Once Upon a Time and In Broad Daylight that was the recipient of the Edgar Award for Best True Crime. Mr. Maclean has served as First Assistant Attorney General of Colorado and General Counsel of the Peace Corp. For more information, visit harrymaclean.com. Richard Howorth is the owner of Square Books in Oxford, Missisippi, which he and his wife, Lisa, opened in 1979. Mr. Howorth served two terms as the mayor of Oxford, Mississippi. For more information, visit squarebooks.com.

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After Words: Harry MacLean "The Past Is Never Dead"

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10:30:21 PM - 11:09:02 PM
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After Words: Harry MacLean "The Past Is Never Dead"

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American Royalty

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11:09:33 PM - 11:16:13 PM
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American Royalty

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Matthew Corrigan talked about his book American Royalty: The Bush and Clinton Families and the Danger to the American Presidency (Palgrave Macmillan; May 27, 2008). In his book he book highlights the problems and the consequences of combining the most powerful political office in the world with family legacies. He talked about the original debate over the power of the presidency and ways to constrain powerful families. Professor Corrigan was interviewed by the crew of the C-SPAN Civics Bus in Jacksonville, Florida. The date of the interview is not known.

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Connected

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11:16:32 PM - 11:55:39 PM
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Connected

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Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler talked about their book Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives (Little, Brown and Company; September 28, 2009). A social scientist argues that almost every choice we make has something to do with the social networks we belong to. Using studies and statistics, Dr. Fowler discusses how all behaviors are contagious, including overeating, suicide and choice of romantic partner. James Fowler talked about how they came to write the book. The event is in San Diego. at Warwick's Bookstore, 7812 Girard Avenue in La Jolla at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2009. About the Authors Nicholas Christakis Dr. Christakis is a Harvard University professor in the departments of health care policy and sociology. In 2009, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. James Fowler is an associate professor at the University of California, San Diego. He teaches in the Department of Political Science and the Center for Wireless and Population Health Systems.

0 hours, 39 minutes | 588 Views

Watch Online at Book TV Online Promo

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11:55:39 PM - 11:56:14 PM
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Watch Online at Book TV Online Promo

C-SPAN Promotion

Instructions were given for watching programs online at BookTV.org.

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11.07.09 Fairs & Festivals

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11:56:14 PM - 11:57:18 PM
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The Life and Impact of Ayn Rand

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11:57:42 PM - 1:12:04 AM
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The Life and Impact of Ayn Rand

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Anne Heller and Jennifer Burns talked about their biographies of author and noted libertarian, Ayn Rand. Professor Burns focused on Rand's intellectual allies and foes, and Ms. Heller researched the author's childhood and upbringing. After their separate presentations both authors responded to questions from members of the audience. Anne Heller is the author of Ayn Rand and the World She Made (Nan A. Talese; October 27, 2009). She is the former executive editor of the magazine development group at Conde Nast Publications. She was also the managing editor of the Antioch Review, news editor at Self, and fiction editor at Redbook and Esquire. Jennifer Burns is the author of Goddess of the Market: Ayn Rand and the American Right (Oxford University Press, USA; October 19, 2009). She is an assistant history professor at the University of Virginia. "The Life and Impact of Ayn Rand" was a Cato Institute Book Forum held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009.

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Brother West

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1:13:16 AM - 2:00:43 AM
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Brother West

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Cornel West spoke about his book being released that day, Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud, a Memoir (Smiley Books; October 15, 2009), that he wrote with David Ritz. Professor West discussed his life story and his political perspective as well as current issues in the news. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

0 hours, 47 minutes | 204 Views

Kennedy and the Berlin Wall

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2:02:18 AM - 3:33:56 AM
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Kennedy and the Berlin Wall

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W.R. Smyser talked about his book Kennedy and the Berlin Wall: A Hell of a Lot Better than a War (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; August 28, 2009). W.R. Smyser, former U.S. diplomat to Germany, recounts the Berlin crisis of 1961-1963. Mr. Smyser was a special assistant to General Lucius Clay, President Kennedy's representative in Berlin during the crisis. He recounts the meetings between President Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, the threat of nuclear conflict, and the political fallout from the construction of the Berlin Wall. W.R. Smyser is joined by Mary Beth Stein, German professor at George Washington University, R. Gerald Livingston, senior fellow at the German Historical Institute, and Bernd Schaefer, senior scholar at the Cold War International History Project from the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC. W. R. Smyser served at the U.S. Mission in Berlin from 1960 to 1964 and was Special Assistant to General Lucius Clay during the Berlin Wall crisis. He later served on Henry Kissinger's staff and was Assistant Secretary of State and Assistant Secretary-General of the UN. He is the author of several books, including From Yalta to Berlin: The Cold War Struggle Over Germany. He is currently a adjunct German and European Studies professor at Georgetown University.

1 hours, 31 minutes | 10 Views

Tear Down This Wall

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3:35:40 AM - 4:34:11 AM
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Tear Down This Wall

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Romesh Ratnesar talked about his book Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech That Ended the Cold War (Simon & Schuster; November 3, 2009). About the Program Romesh Ratnesar, deputy managing editor of Time magazine, recalls President Ronald Reagan's speech in West Berlin on June 12, 1987, where he pronounced to a crowd of 20,000 people, "Mr. Gobrachev, tear down this Wall!" Mr. Ratnesar explores the genesis of the speech, the dismantling of the Berlin Wall two years after President Reagan's pronouncement, and the partnership between Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that the author deems brought an end to the Cold War. November 9, 2009, marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Romesh Ratnesar presents his book at the Kansas City Public Library. About the Authors Romesh Ratnesar Romesh Ratnesar is the deputy managing editor at Time magazine.

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11.07.09 eBook News

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Watch Online: Julia Angwin

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Watch Online: Julia Angwin

C-SPAN Promotion

A video clip of Julia Angwin talking about her book Stealing MySpace: The Battle to Control the Most Popular Website in America (Random House; March 17, 2009), was shown as part of a promotion to watch the program on BookTV.org. Clip from program ID 285140-1.

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11.07.09 Fairs & Festivals

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Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos, 1933-1945

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Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos, 1933-1945

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Geoffrey Megargee, editor of the Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos, 1933-1945, was interviewed about the Nazi's system of camps and ghettos in Germany and allied or satellite states. He talked about the research done by his team and the identification of more than 20,000 such sites, several times more than anticipated at the project's outset. Mr. Megargee also talked about the release of the fist volume, The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos, 1933–-1945, Volume 1 (Indiana University Press; June 2009), after ten years of research. When complete, the full seven-volume series would provide the first comprehensive survey of all known Nazi camps and ghettos. He listed the contents of the various volumes, due to be released every two years until 2018. Geoffrey Megargee, an applied research scholar at the Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, is the author of several books, including Inside Hitler's High Command. He was interviewed in the BookTV studio.

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11.07.09 Publishers Weekly Best of 2009

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Growing Up bin Laden

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Growing Up bin Laden

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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.

0 hours, 45 minutes | 119 Views

Judy Blume Interview

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5:45:50 AM - 5:59:08 AM
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Judy Blume Interview

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Judy Blume talked about her career, including how she became a writer and her writing techniques. Topics included her fans and her sometimes controversial children's books. Her newest book is Friend or Fiend? With the Pain & the Great One (2009). She was interviewed at 3:20 p.m. while at the 9th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall.

0 hours, 13 minutes | 212 Views

The House at the End of the Road

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5:59:32 AM - 6:49:15 AM
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The House at the End of the Road

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W. Ralph Eubanks talked about his book The House at the End of the Road: The Story of Three Generations of an Interracial Family in the American South (Smithsonian; May 19, 2009). This memoir/history of his bi-racial family focused on the forbidden marriage of his white grandfather and black grandmother in Alabama. He also talked about memoir-writing and his previous book Ever Is a Long Time: A Journey Into Mississippi's Dark Past. He talked about his explorations of race and identity and read passages from his book. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. This event of the Fall for the Book Festival was held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. It was sponsored by the Friends of the City of Fairfax Regional Library.

0 hours, 49 minutes | 446 Views

11.07.09 Publishers Weekly Best of 2009

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11.07.09 eBook News

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Capture the Flag

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6:52:32 AM - 7:00:05 AM
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Capture the Flag

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Woden Teachout talked about her book Capture the Flag: A Political History of American Patriotism (Basic Books; May 25, 2009). In her book she teraces how the meanings of patriotic symbols have mutated over time. She was interviewed by the crew of the C-SPAN Civics Bus at Bear Pond Books in Montpelier, Vermont. The date of the interview is not known,

0 hours, 7 minutes | 30 Views

Heart of a Patriot

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7:00:21 AM - 7:57:01 AM
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Heart of a Patriot

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Former U.S. Senator Max Cleland talked about his memoir, Heart of a Patriot: How I Found the Courage to Survive Vietnam, Walter Reed and Karl Rove (Simon & Schuster; October 6, 2009). Former U.S. senator Max Cleland (D-GA) talks about his memoir that covers his early years in Georgia, his service in Vietnam, and his years representing Georgia in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Cleland spoke at the Carter Center in Atlanta. About the Authors Max Cleland Max Cleland served in the U.S. Senate from 1997 to 2003. He lost hes re-election campaign after Republicans called him "unpatriotic." A long-dormant case of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, awakened by the invasion of Iraq, sent him to Walter Reed as a patient, where he was surrounded by veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. He had previously served in the Georgia State Senate and as head of the U.S. Veterans Administration under President Carter.

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11.07.09 Fairs & Festivals

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Distracted

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Distracted

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Maggie Jackson talked about her book Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and the Coming of the Dark Age (Prometheus Books; June 4, 2008). About the Program A Boston Globe columnist examines the phenomenon of attention - or lack thereof - in a culture she says is becoming more fragmented, despite the growing sources for social networking. The author was the keynote speaker to kick off Education Week. About the Authors Maggie Jackson Ms. Jackson writes the "Balancing Act" column for the Boston Globe. Her work has also appeared in the New York Times. She's author of "What's Happening to Home? Balancing Work, Life and Refuge in the Information Age."

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11.07.09 eBook News

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The Life and Impact of Ayn Rand

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The Life and Impact of Ayn Rand

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Anne Heller and Jennifer Burns talked about their biographies of author and noted libertarian, Ayn Rand. Professor Burns focused on Rand's intellectual allies and foes, and Ms. Heller researched the author's childhood and upbringing. After their separate presentations both authors responded to questions from members of the audience. Anne Heller is the author of Ayn Rand and the World She Made (Nan A. Talese; October 27, 2009). She is the former executive editor of the magazine development group at Conde Nast Publications. She was also the managing editor of the Antioch Review, news editor at Self, and fiction editor at Redbook and Esquire. Jennifer Burns is the author of Goddess of the Market: Ayn Rand and the American Right (Oxford University Press, USA; October 19, 2009). She is an assistant history professor at the University of Virginia. "The Life and Impact of Ayn Rand" was a Cato Institute Book Forum held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009.

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11.07.09 Publishers Weekly Best of 2009

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11.07.09 Fairs & Festivals

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Classics for Pleasure

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Classics for Pleasure

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Michael Dirda talked about his book Classics for Pleasure (Harcourt; November 5, 2007). In the book he describes books he recommends. He was interviewed at the Virginia Festival of the Book. Michael Dirda received the Pulitzer Prize for his literary criticism in the Washington Post Book World.

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Listen Up, Mr. President Book Party

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Listen Up, Mr. President Book Party

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Listen Up, Mr. President: Everything You Always Wanted Your President to Know and Do (Scribner; October 6, 2009). Craig Crawford; Helen Thomas About the Program The most veteran of White House reporters and a long-time Congressional Quarterly columnist write about what they think it takes to be a good president. Helen Thomas has covered nine administrations. The event is a launch party from the home of the Lebanese Ambassador. About the Authors Helen Thomas Helen Thomas is a former bureau Chief at United Press International, and currently a columnist for Hearst Newspapers. She is the author of "Dateline: White House" and "Front Row at the White House." She lives in Washington, DC. Craig Crawford is a columnist for Congressional Quarterly and a commentator for MSNBC and other news outlets. He has a blog at: crawfordslist.com.

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One Nation Under Contract

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One Nation Under Contract

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Allison Stanger talked about her book One Nation Under Contract: The Outsourcing of American Power and the Future of Foreign Policy (Yale University Press; October 27, 2009). Allison Stanger looks at the increasing use of private contractors by the U.S. government. She argues that although the outsourcing has been poorly managed and has inadvertently militarized American foreign policy, with proper oversight public-private partnerships can be valuable tools for carrying out foreign policy. Includes audience Q&A. About the Authors Allison Stanger Allison Stanger is a professor of international politics and economics at Middlebury College and is director of the college's Rohatyn Center for International Affairs.

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After Words with John Fleming

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After Words with John Fleming

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John Fleming talked about his book The Anti-Communist Manifestos: Four Books That Shaped the Cold War (W.W. Norton & Co.; August 17, 2009). In his book he talks about four books that influenced the way people viewed the Cold War: Darkness at Noon (1940), by Arthur Koestler; Out of the Night (1941), by Jan Valtin; I Chose Freedom (1946), by Victor Kravchenko; and Witness (1952), by Whittaker Chambers. Professor Fleming dealt with what the authors of those books went through after they decided to speak out against the Soviet Union. The guest interviewer was Amity Shlaes. Topics of discussion included the character of the four authors and why what the said mattered. He also talked about his other works and how he came to this subject. The interview took place in the New York City studio. John Fleming is professor emeritus of literature at Princeton University, where he taught for 40 years before retiring in 2006. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a past president of the Medieval Academy of America. His books include Reason and the Lover and 1492: An Ongoing Voyage. Amity Shlaes is a senior fellow for economic history at the Council on Foreign Relations. Her books include The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression.

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After Words with John Fleming

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After Words with John Fleming

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John Fleming talked about his book The Anti-Communist Manifestos: Four Books That Shaped the Cold War (W.W. Norton & Co.; August 17, 2009). In his book he talks about four books that influenced the way people viewed the Cold War: Darkness at Noon (1940), by Arthur Koestler; Out of the Night (1941), by Jan Valtin; I Chose Freedom (1946), by Victor Kravchenko; and Witness (1952), by Whittaker Chambers. Professor Fleming dealt with what the authors of those books went through after they decided to speak out against the Soviet Union. The guest interviewer was Amity Shlaes. Topics of discussion included the character of the four authors and why what the said mattered. He also talked about his other works and how he came to this subject. The interview took place in the New York City studio. John Fleming is professor emeritus of literature at Princeton University, where he taught for 40 years before retiring in 2006. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a past president of the Medieval Academy of America. His books include Reason and the Lover and 1492: An Ongoing Voyage. Amity Shlaes is a senior fellow for economic history at the Council on Foreign Relations. Her books include The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression.

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Connected

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Connected

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Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler talked about their book Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives (Little, Brown and Company; September 28, 2009). A social scientist argues that almost every choice we make has something to do with the social networks we belong to. Using studies and statistics, Dr. Fowler discusses how all behaviors are contagious, including overeating, suicide and choice of romantic partner. James Fowler talked about how they came to write the book. The event is in San Diego. at Warwick's Bookstore, 7812 Girard Avenue in La Jolla at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2009. About the Authors Nicholas Christakis Dr. Christakis is a Harvard University professor in the departments of health care policy and sociology. In 2009, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. James Fowler is an associate professor at the University of California, San Diego. He teaches in the Department of Political Science and the Center for Wireless and Population Health Systems.

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Nights in the Pink Motel

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Nights in the Pink Motel

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Robert Earle talked about his book Nights in the Pink Motel: An American Strategist's Pursuit of Peace in Iraq (Naval Institute Press; September 15, 2008). In his book recounts his service as senior adviser to the U.S. ambassador to Iraq in 2004-2005 as he tried to develop a counterinsurgency strategy after the U.S.-led occupation ended. He was interviewed at the Virginia Festival of the Book.

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America for Sale

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America for Sale

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Jerome Corsi talked about his book America for Sale: Fighting the New World Order, Surviving a Global Depression, and Preserving USA Sovereignty (Threshold Editions; October 13, 2009). About the Program Jerome Corsi argues that the United States is losing its sovereignty and that both major political parties are to blame. He also says that the expansion of government and current efforts to redistribute wealth is destroying the American middle class. Mr. Corsi spoke at Mendham Books in Mendham, New Jersey. About the Authors Jerome Corsi Jerome Corsi, staff writer and columnist for World Net Daily, is the author of the weekly financial strategies newsletter "Red Alert" (redalert.wnd.com). Mr. Corsi's book include "The Obama Nation: Leftist Politics and the Cult of Personality " and "Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry."

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Watch Online at Book TV Online Promo

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Watch Online at Book TV Online Promo

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Instructions were given for watching programs online at BookTV.org.

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Making Government Work

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Making Government Work

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Former Senator Fritz Hollings talked about his book Making Government Work (University of South Carolina Press; July 10, 2009). He talked about the problem of campaign finance reform and other persistent issues in Congress. Former Senator Hollings was interviewed by the C-SPAN Civics Bus crew while at the South Carolina Book Festival, which was held in the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, S.C., from Friday, February 27 through Sunday, March 1, 2009. This interview was probably done on Saturday, February 28, 2009.

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Too Big to Fail

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Too Big to Fail

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Andrew Ross Sorkin talked about his book Too Big to Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System--and Themselves (Viking; October 20, 2009). Andrew Sorkin About the Program New York Times reporter and columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin talks about the 2008 financial crisis and the government's response to it. Mr. Sorkin spoke at Credit Suisse in New York City during an event hosted by the Foreign Policy Association. About the Authors Andrew Sorkin Andrew Ross Sorkin is the chief mergers and acquisitions reporter for the New York Times. He is also the founder and editor of the online financial report, "DealBook." For more on Mr. Sorkin and his work, visit: andrewrosssorkin.com.

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The Making of a Catholic President

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The Making of a Catholic President

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Shaun Casey talked about his book The Making of a Catholic President: Kennedy vs. Nixon 1960 (Oxford University Press, USA; January 23, 2009). He was interviewed at the Virginia Festival of the Book.

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Sarah from Alaska

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Sarah from Alaska

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Scott Conroy and Shushannah Walshe talked about their book Sarah from Alaska: The Sudden Rise and Brutal Education of a New Conservative Superstar (PublicAffairs; November 3, 2009). About the Program Two reporters who were embedded on the McCain/Palin campaign trail present their exclusive look at the first Republican woman nominated to be Vice President. Conroy and Walshe include anecdotes about the former Alaska governor's return home from the campaign trail, as well as interviews with McCain/Palin campaign staffers, and Palin family members. They discuss their behind-the-scenes view of Sarah Palin at Borders in Washington, D.C. About the Authors Scott Conroy Scott Conroy is a digital journalist for CBS News who now lives in Chicago. Shushannah Walshe was a reporter and producer for Fox News Channel from 2001 through Election 2008. She now lives in New York.

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Judy Blume Interview

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Judy Blume Interview

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Judy Blume talked about her career, including how she became a writer and her writing techniques. Topics included her fans and her sometimes controversial children's books. Her newest book is Friend or Fiend? With the Pain & the Great One (2009). She was interviewed at 3:20 p.m. while at the 9th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall.

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Heart of a Patriot

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Heart of a Patriot

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Former U.S. Senator Max Cleland talked about his memoir, Heart of a Patriot: How I Found the Courage to Survive Vietnam, Walter Reed and Karl Rove (Simon & Schuster; October 6, 2009). Former U.S. senator Max Cleland (D-GA) talks about his memoir that covers his early years in Georgia, his service in Vietnam, and his years representing Georgia in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Cleland spoke at the Carter Center in Atlanta. About the Authors Max Cleland Max Cleland served in the U.S. Senate from 1997 to 2003. He lost hes re-election campaign after Republicans called him "unpatriotic." A long-dormant case of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, awakened by the invasion of Iraq, sent him to Walter Reed as a patient, where he was surrounded by veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. He had previously served in the Georgia State Senate and as head of the U.S. Veterans Administration under President Carter.

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11.07.09 Fairs & Festivals

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11.07.09 eBook News

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What Americans Really Want...Really

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What Americans Really Want...Really

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2009 Texas Book Festival: Frank Luntz talked about his book What Americans Really Want...Really: The Truth About Our Hopes, Dreams, and Fears (Hyperion; September 15, 2009), which explores the five things people want most in their lives. Frank Luntz appeared at the Texas Book Festival in Austin to discuss his new book, "What Americans Really Want...Really." Based on interviews with over 25,000 people, Mr. Luntz provides an analysis of how Americans live their lives and what they believe. About the Authors Frank Luntz Frank Luntz is a pollster and television pundit who frequently appears on Fox News. He is the author of "Words That Work: It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear."

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C-SPAN3 History (Saturday November 7, 2009)

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C-SPAN3 History (Saturday November 7, 2009) 2

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11th Month, 11th Day, 11th Hour: Armistice Day, 1918

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11th Month, 11th Day, 11th Hour: Armistice Day, 1918

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Mr. Persico talked about his book Eleventh Month, Eleventh Day, Eleventh Hour: Armistice Day, 1918, World War I and Its Violent Climax, published by Random House. The book chronicles the final day of World War I when thousands of soldiers on both sides were killed in last-minute battles. While some soldiers relaxed, smoked cigarettes and played cards with their comrades, other soldiers followed their commanders orders to fight until the 11 a.m. deadline. The author attempts to explain why some of these field commanders led their troops in battle knowing that the impending Armistice would take effect in hours. He talked about the end of the First World War and the continued resonance of Armistice Day. He spoke about the impact of U.S. involvement in the war, particularly President Wilson's 14 Points and the President's affect on negotiations for a peace. Following his remarks, Mr. Persico responded to questions from members of the audience.

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To Conquer Hell

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To Conquer Hell

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Edward Lengel talked about his book To Conquer Hell: The Meuse-Argonne, 1918, published by Henry Holt and Co. In his book Professor Lengel recounts the World War I battle at Meuse-Argonne in France that took place over six weeks in 1918. The conflict, the bloodiest in American history, entailed the deaths of 26,000 American soldiers and led to the signing of the armistice that ended the First World War. He also profiles several of the soldiers that participated in the battle including, Douglas MacArthur, George Patton, and Harry Truman. Professor Lengel talked about why World War I has been forgotten and the general neglect of the few remaining monuments. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This program of the Georgia Center for the Book was held at the Decatur Library, the main library of the DeKalb County Public Library in Decatur, Georgia.

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Congress First 100 Days Reviewed

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Congress First 100 Days Reviewed

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The panelists reviewed the first 100 days of the 104th Congress and the Republican "Contract With America". They also answered questions from the audience.

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Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for Edward William Brooke

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Former Senator Edward William Brooke was honored as the first African American to be elected by popular vote to the United States Senate, where he represented Massachusetts.

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Harper's Ferry Historical Association - Dr. Paul Finkelman

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Holocaust Oral History: Edwarda Rorat, MD

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