C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Jonathan Eig, "King - A Life"'
1 hour, 8 minutesAuthor and journalist Jonathan Eig discussed the life of Martin Luther King Jr. in the first comprehensive biography of the civil rights leader in over 30 years. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta hosted this event.
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Commencement Speeches: Author Brad Meltzer Delivers University of Michigan Commencement Address
20 minutesAuthor Brad Meltzer delivered the 2024 Commencement Address at the University of Michigan. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor.
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Children's Book Author Jonah Winter on Censorship
30 minutesAward winning children's book author Jonah Winter discussed his experiences with censorship, and why he believes cancel culture is more dangerous than book banning.
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Discussion on Reducing Intergenerational Poverty
1 hour, 0 minuteAcademics and policy advocates joined the Brooking's Institution's Center for Economic Security and Opportunity in Washington, DC, for a discussion on a report from the National Academies on reducing intergenerational poverty. Several topics were addressed, including the drivers and root causes of poverty, racial disparities, access to housing, the impact of the family, and labor and income challenges. They also touched upon how investment in education and low-income communities can improve quality of life for families experiencing poverty.
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Conference on Federal Debt & Fiscal Policy
1 hour, 2 minutesThe American Enterprise Institute, Penn Wharton Budget Model, Brookings Institution, and Burch Center for Tax Policy and Public Finance host a conference focusing on the federal debt and fiscal policy.
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Economists Discuss Federal Debt & Fiscal Policy
1 hour, 5 minutesThe American Enterprise Institute, Penn Wharton Budget Model, Brookings Institution, and Burch Center for Tax Policy and Public Finance held a conference focusing on the federal debt and fiscal policy featuring current and former government officials and economists. In this session, a group of economists spoke about the impact of U.S. debt and fiscal policy from a Wall Street view perspective.
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Fmr. Federal Officials Discuss U.S. Debt & Social Security Spending
1 hour, 4 minutesThe American Enterprise Institute, Penn Wharton Budget Model, Brookings Institution, and Burch Center for Tax Policy and Public Finance held a conference focusing on the federal debt and fiscal policy featuring current and former government officials and economists. This panel focuses on social security spending.
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Economist Kent Smetters on Federal Debt & the Economy
1 hour, 15 minutesThe American Enterprise Institute, Penn Wharton Budget Model, Brookings Institution, and Burch Center for Tax Policy and Public Finance held a conference focusing on the federal debt and fiscal policy featuring current and former government officials and economists. In this session, economis Kent Smetters delivered a presentation on the economy and the federal debt.
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Fmr. Congressional Staffers Discuss Federal Debt & Fiscal Policy
1 hour, 12 minutesThe American Enterprise Institute, Penn Wharton Budget Model, Brookings Institution, and Burch Center for Tax Policy and Public Finance held a conference focusing on the federal debt and fiscal policy. In this session, former congressional staffers discussed potential proposals to address the debt and deficit.
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EPA Administrator Testifies on President's 2025 Budget Request
2 hours, 26 minutesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan testified on President Biden's 2025 budget request before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. He answered questions on a variety of topics including a recently announced rule involving power plant pollution reduction, water infrastructure, carbon capture storage, recycling, and concerns about overreach at the EPA.
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Connecticut Governor Delivers 2024 State of the State Address
36 minutes"One thing I ask in return: vote. It makes a difference Your vote means that our budget is a reflection of your values," said Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) during his State of the State address before a joint session of the legislature in Hartford. The governor highlighted his policy achievements and shared his vision for the state's future. He also touched on education funding, childcare investment, health care access, workforce development, housing affordability, clean energy and the environment.
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Discusses His "Disagree Better" Initiative
53 minutesUtah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) discussed his "Disagree Better" initiative, his plan as chair of the National Governors Association to champion political civility and mitigate polarization in the nation. He shared his thoughts on how the U.S. became so polarized, mentioning loss of local community and loneliness combined with the effects of mass media on tribalism. The governor then shared his advice on how polarization can be mitigated, such as having face-to-face conversations with others who hold different views, not being defined solely by politics, and getting involved in acts of service. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute's Center on Civility and Democracy hosted this event in Washington, DC.
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National Economic Council Dir. on Biden Administration's Tax Policy
59 minutesWhite House National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard discussed the Biden administration's tax policy priorities at the Brookings Institution's The Hamilton Project. She focused on two main themes which are cutting taxes for the middle class and having the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes. She also contrasted why the Biden administration's tax policy is more beneficial to the public than GOP tax proposals.
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Washington Journal: Kadia Goba
29 minutesSemafor Political Reporter Kadia Goba discussed the week ahead for Congress.
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Michael Cohen at 2019 House Oversight Committee Hearing
45 minutesPresident Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen testified in February 2019 before the House Oversight and Reform Committee about his experiences working for the president, before and after the 2016 presidential campaign. He offered his perspective on the way the Trump Organization operated, and detailed specific actions he took and words he said at the direction of his former boss. He said he had broken the law and had lied many times, including in previous congressional testimony, at the direction of the president. He also presented documents to the committee related to his testimony which he said proved he was telling the truth in this hearing. Following his opening statement, he was questioned by chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) and ranking member Jim Jordan (R-OH).
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Campaign 2024: Fmr. Pres. Trump at Hush Money Trial on Day 16
9 minutesFollowing testimony from Michael Cohen in a New York criminal hush money trial against him, 2024 presumptive Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump read favorable comments from lawmakers on the trial. He again professed his innocence and alleged election interference. This marks day 16 in the trial.
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Congressional Budget Office Director on Federal Debt & Fiscal Policy
48 minutesThe American Enterprise Institute, Penn Wharton Budget Model, Brookings Institution, and Burch Center for Tax Policy and Public Finance held a conference focusing on the federal debt and fiscal policy featuring current and former government officials and economists. In this session, Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel gave a presentation on U.S. debt, current fiscal policy and future projections.
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Economists Discuss Federal Debt & Fiscal Policy
50 minutesThe American Enterprise Institute, Penn Wharton Budget Model, Brookings Institution, and Burch Center for Tax Policy and Public Finance held a conference focusing on the federal debt and fiscal policy featuring current and former government officials and economists. In this session, a group of economists spoke about the impact of U.S. debt and fiscal policy from a Wall Street view perspective.
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Fmr. Federal Officials Discuss U.S. Debt & Social Security Spending
49 minutesThe American Enterprise Institute, Penn Wharton Budget Model, Brookings Institution, and Burch Center for Tax Policy and Public Finance held a conference focusing on the federal debt and fiscal policy featuring current and former government officials and economists. This panel focuses on social security spending.
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Fmr. Congressional Staffers Discuss Federal Debt & Fiscal Policy
1 hour, 11 minutesThe American Enterprise Institute, Penn Wharton Budget Model, Brookings Institution, and Burch Center for Tax Policy and Public Finance held a conference focusing on the federal debt and fiscal policy. In this session, former congressional staffers discussed potential proposals to address the debt and deficit.
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Discussion on U.S. Defense Priorities Around the World
1 hour, 17 minutesThe Council on Foreign Relations held a discussion on U.S. defense priorities around the world and the role of military forces. Participants in the discussion represented major branches of the U.S. Armed Forces including the Army, Space Force, Marne Corps, and Air Force. The conversation focused on several topics including U.S. preparedness and nuclear strategy. This panel discussion was held in Washington, DC.
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U.N. Holds Special Session on Palestinian Membership to U.N.
53 minutesIn a special session, the United Nations General Assembly voted to support Palestine's membership bid. Ahead of the vote, the General Assembly heard from Palestinian Ambassador to the U.N. Riyad Mansour and Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Gilad Erdan, who shredded a copy of the U.N. Charter in protest from the dais. The vote was 123 countries in support, 25 abstained and nine voted "no," including the United States and Israel.
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U.S. Alternative Represenative to the U.N. on Palestinian Membership
7 minutesIn a special session, the United Nations General Assembly voted to support Palestine's membership bid. The vote was 123 countries in support, 25 abstained and nine voted "no," including the United States and Israel. Deputy U.S. Ambassador Robert Wood stressed the Biden administration's belief in a two-state solution between Palestine and Israel and said, "it remains the U.S. view that unilateral measures at the U.N. and on the ground will not advance this goal."
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Discusses His "Disagree Better" Initiative
54 minutesUtah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) discussed his "Disagree Better" initiative, his plan as chair of the National Governors Association to champion political civility and mitigate polarization in the nation. He shared his thoughts on how the U.S. became so polarized, mentioning loss of local community and loneliness combined with the effects of mass media on tribalism. The governor then shared his advice on how polarization can be mitigated, such as having face-to-face conversations with others who hold different views, not being defined solely by politics, and getting involved in acts of service. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute's Center on Civility and Democracy hosted this event in Washington, DC.
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Acting Labor Secretary Testifies on 2025 Budget Request
1 hour, 39 minutesActing Labor Secretary Julie Su testified on the president's 2025 budget request before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. She highlighted efforts in creating pathways to good jobs and protecting workers as the top two priorities for her department. Several topics were addressed, including child labor laws, overtime regulation, workplace safety, women in the workforce, and the H-2B visa program for seasonal workers. Ms. Su has served as acting secretary since March 2023.
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Sen. Sinema Discusses Partisan Politics
50 minutesIndependent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) discussed the issue of partisan politics at the McCain Institute's Sedona Forum in Arizona. She explained why she left the Democratic Party in 2022, reflected on the failed border security legislation she helped negotiate, and shared her thoughts on how U.S. culture had become more politically polarized. Sen. Sinema declined to run for reelection in 2024.
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Journalists Discuss Press Freedom & Safety Abroad
1 hour, 11 minutesDanielle Gershkovich, sister of detained journalist Evan Gershkovich, joined journalists and advocates as they advocated for press freedom. Topics included the safety and security of journalists abroad, human rights and the push for press coverage in Gaza, and the status of detained journalists in Russia and Syria. The Washington Post hosted this event.