C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Discussion on Liberalism's Past & Present
1 hour, 5 minutesThe U.S. Naval Academy Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership hosts the 23rd McCain Conference titled, "Liberal Democracy - Challenges, Critics, Solutions." This portion focuses on liberalism and politics.
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Discussion on Liberalism & Democracy
58 minutesThe U.S. Naval Academy Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership hosted the 23rd McCain Conference titled, "Liberal Democracy - Challenges, Critics, Solutions." This portion featured a keynote lecture on liberalism and democracy from Francis Fukuyama, a professor in international policy from Stanford University.
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Lectures in History: Confederate Monuments & Labor Integration in New Orleans
44 minutesTulane University History Professor Rien Fertel discussed the erection of Confederate monuments in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century at the same time as efforts to integrate and unionize Black and white dock laborers. Tulane University is in New Orleans.
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Reel America: "Victory Round-Up" - May 1945 United Newsreel
15 minutesThis U.S. Office of War Information newsreel reports on events relating to VE Day - the May 8, 1945 surrender of Nazi Germany. German generals are shown signing the unconditional surrender with Soviet, American, French, and British generals in attendance. Nazi leaders are taken into custody and celebrations are shown in Paris, Belgium, and Denmark.
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NATO 1949 Founding 75th Anniversary
30 minutesSecretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks in Brussels, Belgium, at a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He was joined by U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They honored NATO's legacy and paid tribute to 64th Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and President Harry Truman for their contributions to the military alliance. NATO was established on April 4, 1949 amid the aftermath of World War II.
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The Presidency: Reconsidering Woodrow Wilson's Legacy
1 hour, 10 minutesAtlantic Staff Writer David Frum - speaking from Woodrow Wilson's Washington, D.C., home - reconsidered the 28th president's legacy, including his efforts to persuade the U.S. to join the League of Nations and the segregated federal government of his time.
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Reel America: Understanding Tornados - 1975
20 minutesThis NASA video from 1975 described advancements in tornado research and the importance of information from early warning satellites. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies.
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Lectures in History: Confederate Monuments & Labor Integration in New Orleans
45 minutesTulane University History Professor Rien Fertel discussed the erection of Confederate monuments in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century at the same time as efforts to integrate and unionize Black and white dock laborers. Tulane University is in New Orleans.
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Reel America: "Victory Round-Up" - May 1945 United Newsreel
15 minutesThis U.S. Office of War Information newsreel reports on events relating to VE Day - the May 8, 1945 surrender of Nazi Germany. German generals are shown signing the unconditional surrender with Soviet, American, French, and British generals in attendance. Nazi leaders are taken into custody and celebrations are shown in Paris, Belgium, and Denmark.
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High School Advanced Placement - U.S. History Exam 2024
1 hour, 3 minutesJason Stacy and Matthew Ellington, co-authors of "Fabric of a Nation: A History with Skills and Sources, for the AP US History Course," talked about the Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam. They explained how this year's exam is structured, provided strategies for answering questions and analyzing historical documents.
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NATO 1949 Founding 75th Anniversary
22 minutesSecretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks in Brussels, Belgium, at a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He was joined by U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They honored NATO's legacy and paid tribute to 64th Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and President Harry Truman for their contributions to the military alliance. NATO was established on April 4, 1949 amid the aftermath of World War II.
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Reel America: "A Right to Health, Neighborhood Health Centers in Profile" - 1969
35 minutesThis U.S. government documentary promotes Office of Economic Opportunity Neighborhood Health Centers by profiling several in major cities and rural areas. The film argues that many lower income residents lack basic healthcare and instead seek help in emergency rooms when they are sick. There were 36 Neighborhood Health Centers when the film was produced. According to the National Association of Community Health Centers, 29 million people are now served in more than 12,000 communities nationwide.
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The Civil War: Tom Wheeler, "Mr. Lincoln's T-Mails"
1 hour, 5 minutesAuthor Tom Wheeler talked about how Abraham Lincoln used the new technology of the telegraph to communicate directly with his Union generals and helped win the Civil War. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg hosted this event.
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Brady Crytzer, "The Whiskey Rebellion"
1 hour, 0 minuteAuthor Brady Crytzer talked about the 1794 uprising in western Pennsylvania in response to a government tax on liquor. Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania hosted this event.
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2024 Bancroft Prize for History
45 minutesColumbia University presented the Bancroft prize to the 2024 winners, authors Elliott West ("Continental Reckoning") and Carolyn Eisenberg ("Fire and Rain").
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1970 Kent State Photographs
40 minutesHoward Ruffner talked about the photos he took on May 4, 1970 when National Guard troops shot and killed four students at Kent State University in Ohio during an anti-Vietnam War protest. A student and photographer for the college newspaper at the time, one of his photos was used on the cover of Life magazine. His book about his experience is titled, "Moments of Truth: A Photographer's Experience of Kent State 1970."
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Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit"
1 hour, 30 minutesThe historical legacy of singer Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit," her lament about the lynchings of African Americans, was considered in a conversation that included the composer's son. Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute in New York hosted this event.
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Congress Investigates: 1975 U.S. Intelligence Activities Hearings
1 hour, 0 minuteIn 1975, a Senate committee led by Sen. Frank Church (D-ID) examined alleged abuses within the U.S. intelligence community.
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Lectures in History: Confederate Monuments & Labor Integration in New Orleans
45 minutesTulane University History Professor Rien Fertel discussed the erection of Confederate monuments in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century at the same time as efforts to integrate and unionize Black and white dock laborers. Tulane University is in New Orleans.
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Reel America: "Victory Round-Up" - May 1945 United Newsreel
15 minutesThis U.S. Office of War Information newsreel reports on events relating to VE Day - the May 8, 1945 surrender of Nazi Germany. German generals are shown signing the unconditional surrender with Soviet, American, French, and British generals in attendance. Nazi leaders are taken into custody and celebrations are shown in Paris, Belgium, and Denmark.
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NATO 1949 Founding 75th Anniversary
30 minutesSecretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks in Brussels, Belgium, at a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He was joined by U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They honored NATO's legacy and paid tribute to 64th Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and President Harry Truman for their contributions to the military alliance. NATO was established on April 4, 1949 amid the aftermath of World War II.
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The Presidency: Reconsidering Woodrow Wilson's Legacy
1 hour, 10 minutesAtlantic Staff Writer David Frum - speaking from Woodrow Wilson's Washington, D.C., home - reconsidered the 28th president's legacy, including his efforts to persuade the U.S. to join the League of Nations and the segregated federal government of his time.
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Reel America: Understanding Tornados - 1975
20 minutesThis NASA video from 1975 described advancements in tornado research and the importance of information from early warning satellites. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies.
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Lectures in History: Confederate Monuments & Labor Integration in New Orleans
45 minutesTulane University History Professor Rien Fertel discussed the erection of Confederate monuments in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century at the same time as efforts to integrate and unionize Black and white dock laborers. Tulane University is in New Orleans.
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Reel America: "Victory Round-Up" - May 1945 United Newsreel
15 minutesThis U.S. Office of War Information newsreel reports on events relating to VE Day - the May 8, 1945 surrender of Nazi Germany. German generals are shown signing the unconditional surrender with Soviet, American, French, and British generals in attendance. Nazi leaders are taken into custody and celebrations are shown in Paris, Belgium, and Denmark.
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High School Advanced Placement - U.S. History Exam 2024
1 hour, 3 minutesJason Stacy and Matthew Ellington, co-authors of "Fabric of a Nation: A History with Skills and Sources, for the AP US History Course," talked about the Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam. They explained how this year's exam is structured, provided strategies for answering questions and analyzing historical documents.
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NATO 1949 Founding 75th Anniversary
22 minutesSecretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks in Brussels, Belgium, at a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He was joined by U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They honored NATO's legacy and paid tribute to 64th Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and President Harry Truman for their contributions to the military alliance. NATO was established on April 4, 1949 amid the aftermath of World War II.
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Reel America: "A Right to Health, Neighborhood Health Centers in Profile" - 1969
35 minutesThis U.S. government documentary promotes Office of Economic Opportunity Neighborhood Health Centers by profiling several in major cities and rural areas. The film argues that many lower income residents lack basic healthcare and instead seek help in emergency rooms when they are sick. There were 36 Neighborhood Health Centers when the film was produced. According to the National Association of Community Health Centers, 29 million people are now served in more than 12,000 communities nationwide.
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The Civil War: Tom Wheeler, "Mr. Lincoln's T-Mails"
1 hour, 6 minutesAuthor Tom Wheeler talked about how Abraham Lincoln used the new technology of the telegraph to communicate directly with his Union generals and helped win the Civil War. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg hosted this event.
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Brady Crytzer, "The Whiskey Rebellion"
1 hour, 0 minuteAuthor Brady Crytzer talked about the 1794 uprising in western Pennsylvania in response to a government tax on liquor. Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania hosted this event.
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2024 Bancroft Prize for History
44 minutesColumbia University presented the Bancroft prize to the 2024 winners, authors Elliott West ("Continental Reckoning") and Carolyn Eisenberg ("Fire and Rain").
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1970 Kent State Photographs
40 minutesHoward Ruffner talked about the photos he took on May 4, 1970 when National Guard troops shot and killed four students at Kent State University in Ohio during an anti-Vietnam War protest. A student and photographer for the college newspaper at the time, one of his photos was used on the cover of Life magazine. His book about his experience is titled, "Moments of Truth: A Photographer's Experience of Kent State 1970."
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Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit"
1 hour, 30 minutesThe historical legacy of singer Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit," her lament about the lynchings of African Americans, was considered in a conversation that included the composer's son. Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute in New York hosted this event.
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Congress Investigates: 1975 U.S. Intelligence Activities Hearings
1 hour, 1 minuteIn 1975, a Senate committee led by Sen. Frank Church (D-ID) examined alleged abuses within the U.S. intelligence community.
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Stephen Breyer, "Reading the Constitution"
1 hour, 4 minutesFormer Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, summed up in his book's subtitle, "Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism." The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this event.
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Joseph Campbell, "Lost in a Gallup"
56 minutesAuthor Joseph Campbell discussed polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from 1936 to 2020. This event took place at Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C.
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After Words: David Sanger, "New Cold Wars"
59 minutesNew York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine & America's role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky.
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Stephen Breyer, "Reading the Constitution"
1 hour, 5 minutesFormer Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, summed up in his book's subtitle, "Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism." The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this event.
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Joseph Campbell, "Lost in a Gallup"
56 minutesAuthor Joseph Campbell discussed polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from 1936 to 2020. This event took place at Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C.
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After Words: David Sanger, "New Cold Wars"
59 minutesNew York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine & America's role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky.
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Race, Technology and Social Media
58 minutesAuthors Emily Raboteau ("Lessons for Survival"), Christina Greer ("Black Ethnics") and Bettina Love ("Punished for Dreaming") discussed how technology and social media have impacted the fight for racial justice. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Evers College in New York City.
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The Healing Power of Literature
1 hour, 22 minutesAuthors Patricia Spears Jones ("The Beloved Community"), Marita Golden ("The Strong Black Woman") Kevin Powell ("The Kevin Powell Reader") discussed how writing can foster empathy and solace. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Evers College in New York City.
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Chronicling the Black Experience
1 hour, 45 minutesAuthors Victoria Christopher Murray ("The First Ladies") , Pamela Newkirk ("Diversity, Inc.") , Thabiti Lewis ("Black People Are My Business") and Khalil Gibran Muhammad ("The Condemnation of Blackness") discussed how Black writers have written about Black history and activism. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Evers College in New York City.
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Kara Alaimo, "Over the Influence" & Kate Manne, "Unshrinking"
55 minutesHofstra University professor Kara Alaimo ("Over the Influence") and Cornell University professor Kate Manne ("Unshrinking") discussed the pressures women and young girls face from social media and fatphobia. The Strand bookstore in New York City hosted this event.
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Leah Payne, "God Gave Rock & Roll to You"
1 hour, 0 minutePortland Seminary professor Leah Payne talked about the history of the Jesus Movement and the birth of Christian rock in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. This event was hosted by Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Stephen Breyer, "Reading the Constitution"
1 hour, 5 minutesFormer Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, summed up in his book's subtitle, "Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism." The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this event.
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Joseph Campbell, "Lost in a Gallup"
56 minutesAuthor Joseph Campbell discussed polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from 1936 to 2020. This event took place at Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C.
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After Words: David Sanger, "New Cold Wars"
59 minutesNew York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine & America's role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky.
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Stephen Breyer, "Reading the Constitution"
1 hour, 5 minutesFormer Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, summed up in his book's subtitle, "Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism." The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this event.
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Joseph Campbell, "Lost in a Gallup"
56 minutesAuthor Joseph Campbell discussed polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from 1936 to 2020. This event took place at Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C.
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After Words: David Sanger, "New Cold Wars"
59 minutesNew York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine & America's role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky.
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Race, Technology and Social Media
58 minutesAuthors Emily Raboteau ("Lessons for Survival"), Christina Greer ("Black Ethnics") and Bettina Love ("Punished for Dreaming") discussed how technology and social media have impacted the fight for racial justice. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Evers College in New York City.
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The Healing Power of Literature
1 hour, 21 minutesAuthors Patricia Spears Jones ("The Beloved Community"), Marita Golden ("The Strong Black Woman") Kevin Powell ("The Kevin Powell Reader") discussed how writing can foster empathy and solace. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Evers College in New York City.
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Chronicling the Black Experience
1 hour, 46 minutesAuthors Victoria Christopher Murray ("The First Ladies") , Pamela Newkirk ("Diversity, Inc.") , Thabiti Lewis ("Black People Are My Business") and Khalil Gibran Muhammad ("The Condemnation of Blackness") discussed how Black writers have written about Black history and activism. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Evers College in New York City.
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Kara Alaimo, "Over the Influence" & Kate Manne, "Unshrinking"
55 minutesHofstra University professor Kara Alaimo ("Over the Influence") and Cornell University professor Kate Manne ("Unshrinking") discussed the pressures women and young girls face from social media and fatphobia. The Strand bookstore in New York City hosted this event.
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Leah Payne, "God Gave Rock & Roll to You"
1 hour, 0 minutePortland Seminary professor Leah Payne talked about the history of the Jesus Movement and the birth of Christian rock in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. This event was hosted by Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, Kentucky.
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2024 Campaign Trail: Arizona's U.S. Senate Race & the Latest Campaign Messages
32 minutesUp-to-date highlights from candidates' speeches, interviews with political insiders, the latest poll numbers, fundraising stats, and political ads. Witness the campaign unfold in every episode. This week, highlights from Vice President Harris's trip to Florida on the first day of the state's six-week abortion ban, a rally with former President Trump in Michigan, and the latest on the U.S. Senate campaign to replace the retiring Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I) in Arizona.
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UnitedHealth CEO Testifies on Change Healthcare Cyber Attack Before Senate
2 hours, 16 minutesUnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty apologized for the chaos after cyber attackers targeted one of its companies, Change Healthcare, in February 2024. Mr. Witty's apology came as he testified during a public hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. UnitedHealth Group is the largest health care insurance company in the U.S., and one of the largest companies in the world. As he departed the more than two-hour long hearing, protesters confronted the CEO. Mr. Witty was also scheduled to testify before a House subcommittee on the same day.
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Public Affairs Events
2 hours, 12 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Discussion on Reducing Intergenerational Poverty
1 hour, 30 minutesThe Brookings Institution in Washington, DC holds a discussion on reducing intergenerational poverty.
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Public Affairs Events
1 hour, 30 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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AZ, LA, OK and WV Senators Discuss State of Politics
1 hour, 0 minuteSens. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Bil Cassidy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) discuss the current state of politics during a conversation at a Milken Institute conference.
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3 hours, 0 minutePublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Energy Secretary Testifies on 2025 Budget Request
3 hours, 25 minutesEnergy Secretary Jennifer Granholm testified on President Biden's 2025 budget request before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security. Topics included U.S. liquid natural gas (LNG) exports, appliance efficiency standards, electric vehicle supply chains, and clean energy goals.
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Public Affairs Events
35 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Public Affairs Events
2 hours, 0 minutePublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Energy Secretary Testifies on 2025 Budget Request
3 hours, 24 minutesEnergy Secretary Jennifer Granholm testified on President Biden's 2025 budget request before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security. Topics included U.S. liquid natural gas (LNG) exports, appliance efficiency standards, electric vehicle supply chains, and clean energy goals.
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Public Affairs Events
5 hours, 36 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Pres. Biden To Condemn Antisemitism at Holocaust Rembrance Ceremony
1 hour, 0 minutePresident Biden condemns antisemitism as he delivers remarks at the Capitol to commemorate the Holocaust.
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Public Affairs Events
3 hours, 0 minutePublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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U.S. Senate: 05/07/2024
5 hours, 0 minuteThe Senate will vote to confirm Donna Welton to be U.S. Ambassador to the Southeastern Asian country of Timor-Leste. Senators will also continue work on a 5-year FAA reauthorization bill. Current FAA programs expire Friday at midnight.
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Public Affairs Events
4 hours, 0 minutePublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Public Affairs Events
10 hours, 0 minutePublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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U.S. Senate
9 hours, 30 minutesLive gavel-to-gavel coverage of the United States Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
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Public Affairs Events
4 hours, 30 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Public Affairs Events
10 hours, 0 minutePublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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U.S. Senate
9 hours, 30 minutesLive gavel-to-gavel coverage of the United States Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
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Public Affairs Events
4 hours, 30 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Public Affairs Events
10 hours, 0 minutePublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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U.S. Senate
3 hours, 0 minuteLive gavel-to-gavel coverage of the United States Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
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Public Affairs Events
11 hours, 0 minutePublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Public Affairs Events
8 hours, 0 minutePublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.