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6:00 am CT Approx. 50 min. LIVE Open Phones Pedro Echevarria; Unidentified Speaker Telephone lines were open for responses to the question “Mitt Romney Bullying Allegations: ... Telephone lines were open for responses to the question “Mitt Romney Bullying Allegations: Does It Matter?” The question was about allegations about an incident when former Governor Mitt Romney, now the candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, was in high school. A video clip was shown of comments by former Governor Romney on a Fox News program Thursday, May 10, 2012.
Video clips were shown of the weekly presidential address by President Obama, and the weekly Republican address by Representative Kristi Noem (R-SD).
A video clip was shown of Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) being interviewed Thursday, May 10, 2012, for the “Newsmakers” program. He was commenting about the defeat of Senator Richard Lugar in the Indiana Republican primary earlier in the week in relation to bipartisanship in the Senate. 		4:16 am CT Approx. 2 hr. 37 min. Surface Transportation Bill Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Barbara Boxer (D-CA) convened an opening ... Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Barbara Boxer (D-CA) convened an opening meeting of House and Senate conferees on the surface transportation bill. Senator Boxer and Ranking Member James Inhofe (R-OK) worked together with their committee colleagues to develop a two-year surface transportation bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), which maintains funding at current levels. On March 14, 2012, the Senate passed the bill with overwhelming bipartisan support. 4:34 am CT Approx. 2 hr. 25 min. NATO Summit in Chicago Witnesses testified on the 2012 NATO summit in Chicago and the future agenda of NATO. Among ... Witnesses testified on the 2012 NATO summit in Chicago and the future agenda of NATO. Among the topics they addressed were diminishing defense funding for NATO by European countries, missile defense, NATO partnerships, new country membership, as well as the transition in Afghanistan and the proposed U.S. reduction of combat brigades Stationed in Europe. They also touched on relations between NATO and Russia.
6:50 am CT Approx. 42 min. LIVE Jennifer Bendery on the Politics of Same-Sex Marriage Jennifer Bendery; Unidentified Speaker; Pedro Echevarria Jennifer Bendery talked about the changes over time in President Obama’s stance on gay ... Jennifer Bendery talked about the changes over time in President Obama’s stance on gay marriage and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the political timing of his announcement of support for same-sex marriage earlier in the week, the political implications, behind-the-scenes strategy, and the electoral math of his position. Video clips were shown of statements by President Obama over the years, and of remarks by former Governor Mitt Romney, the candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, in Oklahoma May 9, 2012. 6:55 am CT Approx. 4 min. Rick Maze on 2013 Defense Authorization Bill Rick Maze; Bill Scanlan; Unidentified Speaker Rick Maze, Congressional Editor spoke via Skype about the defense authorization bill coming up for ... Rick Maze, Congressional Editor spoke via Skype about the defense authorization bill coming up for consideration in the House the next week. 7:00 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 27 min. Alan Shepard Oral History Interview Roy Neal; Alan Shepard; Unidentified Speaker Alan Shepard was interviewed about his career. He was the first American in space, and also ... Alan Shepard was interviewed about his career. He was the first American in space, and also was the fifth person to walk on the moon. 
This interview was part of an oral history collection at the NASA Johnson Space Center. He was interviewed at his home in Pebble Beach, California, by Roy Neal on February 20, 1998, five months before his death from leukemia.
7:35 am CT Approx. 41 min. LIVE Robert Liscouski on Homeland Security Pedro Echevarria; Robert Liscouski; Unidentified Speaker Robert Liscouski, former Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary for Infrastructure ... Robert Liscouski, former Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary for Infrastructure Protection, talked about homeland security and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He talked about the federal investigation into who leaked information about an al-Qaeda plot that surfaced the previous week in which an explosive device was to have been detonated on a U.S.-bound airline flight. He also reacted to a video clip of May 9, 2012, congressional testimony by FBI Director Robert Mueller requesting that Congress reauthorize counter-terrorism tools enacted in 2008 that expire at year-end. These include the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), the 1978 law that allows warrantless surveillance of foreign suspects, including those who communicate with U.S. residents. 7:01 am CT Approx. 48 min. Book Discussion on Dangerous Ambition, Rebecca West and Dorothy Thompson Susan Hertog; Unidentified Speaker In a dual biography, Susan Hertog recounts the life of American journalist Dorothy Thompson ... In a dual biography, Susan Hertog recounts the life of American journalist Dorothy Thompson (1893-1961), the first female chief of a European news bureau and Rebecca West (1892-1983) a British historian, novelist, and journalist. The author reports that both women, friends for over forty years, had professional success in a pre-feminist world. However, their personal lives were taxed by difficult marriages, Thompson to novelist Sinclair Lewis and West to novelist H.G. Wells as well as strained relationships with their respective sons. Susan Hertog also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Boston Athenaeum. 8:30 am CT Approx. 59 min. Women Veterans of the Persian Gulf War The Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP) commemorates Women s History Month with a ... The Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP) commemorates Women s History Month with a panel discussion on the contributions of women to the Persian Gulf War and the impact on women veterans in the more than 20 years since. Panelists and veterans Darlene Iskra, Julie Mock, Juanita Mullen and Gail Shillingford will share their experiences during the war and the impact of service on their lives. Lory Manning, director of the Women in the Military Project for the Women’s Research & Education Institute, will moderate the discussion.
8:18 am CT Approx. 42 min. LIVE High School U.S. Government Exam High school government teachers Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen talked about the Advanced ... High school government teachers Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen talked about the Advanced Placement Government Exam that was to be administered the following week. They discussed the exam, previewed sample questions, and what students should be studying, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from high school students.
A video clip was shown of Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) speaking on March 14, 2012, about the relationship of the Senate to the other branches of government. 		8:00 am CT Approx. 2 hr. 59 min. In Depth with Tom Brokaw Tom Brokaw; Unidentified Speaker; Peter Slen Tom Brokaw talked about his life and career and responded to telephone calls and electronic ... Tom Brokaw talked about his life and career and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the World War II generation, the 1960s, and current politics.
Video clips were shown of Mr. Brokaw in his office at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, talking about starting his career as a writer. 
The former anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw” is the recipient of numerous broadcast journalism awards, including the Peabody and the Emmy. He continues as a special correspondent for NBC News. Tom Brokaw is the author of six books: The Greatest Generation (1998); The Greatest Generation Speaks: Letter and Reflections (1999); An Album of Memories: Personal Histories from the Greatest Generation (2001); A Long Way from Home: Growing Up in the American Heartland in the Forties and Fifties (2002); Boom!: Talking about the Sixties - What Happened, How It Shaped Today, Lessons for Tomorrow (2007); and The Time of Our Lives: A Conversation about America (2011). 		9:31 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Statecraft of President George H. W. Bush Philip Zelikow chaired a discussion of the statecraft of President George H.W. Bush. They ... Philip Zelikow chaired a discussion of the statecraft of President George H.W. Bush. They responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Bush’s Statecraft” was a panel at the President George H.W. Bush Oral History Symposium. This was a two-day event for the release of the oral history of President George H.W. Bush by the Miller Center for Public Affairs, in cooperation with the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation.
9:01 am CT Approx. 15 min. Open Phones Pedro Echevarria; Unidentified Speaker Telephone lines were open for responses to the question “Mitt Romney Bullying Allegations: ... Telephone lines were open for responses to the question “Mitt Romney Bullying Allegations: Does It Matter?” The question was about allegations about an incident when former Governor Mitt Romney, now the candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, was in high school. A video clip was shown of comments by former Governor Romney on a Fox News program Thursday, May 10, 2012.
Video clips were shown of the weekly presidential address by President Obama, and the weekly Republican address by Representative Kristi Noem (R-SD).
A video clip was shown of Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) being interviewed Thursday, May 10, 2012, for the “Newsmakers” program. He was commenting about the defeat of Senator Richard Lugar in the Indiana Republican primary earlier in the week in relation to bipartisanship in the Senate. 		10:59 am CT Approx. 41 min. Book Discussion on The Death of Liberalism R. Tyrrell; Unidentified Speaker R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr., founder of The American Spectator, contends that modern liberalism ... R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr., founder of The American Spectator, contends that modern liberalism is a flawed movement and void of answers to the day’s current political issues. In contrast, the author argues that conservatism has grown since the 1950s and presents his thoughts on the differences between the political ideologies. He also responded to questions from members of the audience at this Manhattan Institute Book Forum at the Harvard Club in New York City. 11:03 am CT Approx. 54 min. Book Discussion on King of the Lobby John Cole; Kathryn Jacob; Unidentified Speaker Kathryn Jacob, curator of manuscripts at Harvard University’s Schlesinger Library, recalls ... Kathryn Jacob, curator of manuscripts at Harvard University’s Schlesinger Library, recalls the political life of Sam Ward who during the mid-19th century was the most powerful lobbyist in Washington, DC.  Ward, named the “King of the Lobby” was known for his interest in fine food and wine, which he shared with congressmen in the hopes of influencing their votes.  Ms. Jacob reports that many politicians of the time felt that special interests would lead to the demise of democratic government and the press were equally critical of Sam Ward’s lobbying.  Kathryn Jacob discussed her book at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
9:17 am CT Approx. 55 min. LIVE Mitt Romney Commencement Address at Liberty University Former Governor Mitt Romney addressed Liberty University graduates at their 2012 commencement ... Former Governor Mitt Romney addressed Liberty University graduates at their 2012 commencement ceremony. He remarked on the values of home, education, service, and religious freedom.
During the ceremony honorary doctorate degrees were presented to Worth Harris Carter, Jr., S. Truett Cathy, and former Governor Mitt Romney. 		11:40 am CT Approx. 1 min. New Books Being Published Unidentified Speaker 12:00 pm CT Approx. 29 min. Economic Crisis in American History An interview with historians Jessica Lepler of the University of New Hampshire and Alice ... An interview with historians Jessica Lepler of the University of New Hampshire and Alice O’Connor of the University of California Santa Barbara from the Milwaukee meeting of the Organization of American Historians.  The historians discussed the Panic of 1837 and other economic crises and how they relate to the 2008 financial crisis.
10:13 am CT Approx. 12 min. LIVE Reaction to Mitt Romney Commencement Address Unidentified Speaker Telephone lines were open for viewer responses after former Governor Mitt Romney, the presumptive ... Telephone lines were open for viewer responses after former Governor Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, delivered the commencement address to the 2012 graduates of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Live scenes from Lynchburg and then recorded scenes of the address were shown in the background. 12:00 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Book Discussion on The Gardens of Democracy Eric Liu; Unidentified Speaker Eric Liu, former policy adviser and speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, examines the current ... Eric Liu, former policy adviser and speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, examines the current debates over what constitutes United States citizenship and ways to re-imagine the process. Eric Liu responded to questions from members of the audience at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. This was a Zócalo/Cal Humanities “Searching for Democracy” event. 12:31 pm CT Approx. 57 min. American Artifacts: Archaeology at Jamestown (60 Minute Version) Unidentified Speaker On May 14, 1607, 104 English settlers landed at Jamestown Island, Virginia to establish a colony ... On May 14, 1607, 104 English settlers landed at Jamestown Island, Virginia to establish a colony for the Virginia Company.  The location served as the capital of Virginia until 1699. Thought to be lost to history forever under the James River, the original fort was unearthed in 1994 by the Jamestown Rediscovery Archaeological Project. 
We visited Jamestown to learn how the story of the 1607 settlers is being revealed everyday through the study of artifacts.
10:28 am CT Approx. 47 min. Postal Service Strategy Postal Service officials Patrick Donahoe and Megan Brennan announced a new strategy for preserving ... Postal Service officials Patrick Donahoe and Megan Brennan announced a new strategy for preserving the smallest post offices in the U.S. Following the announcement they answered questions from reporters. 1:10 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. Book Discussion on James Madison and the Making of America Kevin Gutzman; Unidentified Speaker Kevin Gutzman recounted the legislative career of James Madison, which he called the most ... Kevin Gutzman recounted the legislative career of James Madison, which he called the most under-emphasized aspect of his career. Professor Gutzman contends that Madison’s political life was complicated and marked by his contrarian ideas about the need for the Bill of Rights and the failings of the U.S. Constitution, two documents that he assisted in drafting, and his thoughts on the negative impact of political parties. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Mid-Manhattan Branch of the New York Public Library in New York City. 1:29 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Archaeology at Jamestown, Virginia On May 14, 1607, 104 English settlers landed on Jamestown island, Virginia to establish a colony ... On May 14, 1607, 104 English settlers landed on Jamestown island, Virginia to establish a colony for the Virginia Company. Thought to be lost to history forever under the James River, the original fort was rediscovered in 1994 by archaeologist William Kelso. In this program, we join Mr. Kelso for an In the Trenches tour as he explains how he unearthed the original fort. And we visit Bly Straube in the archaeology lab where more than 1.5 million artifacts are studied to help reveal what life was like inside Jamestown fort over 400 years ago.
After the tours, William Kelso and Bly Straube take viewer questions.
11:17 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Refinancing of Home Mortgage Loans Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan testified the on the Obama ... Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan testified the on the Obama administration’s plans to help homeowners refinance their mortgages. Administration proposals included reforms like allowing universal refinancing of mortgages, and covering closing costs for “underwater” homeowners who refinance. 2:45 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Book Discussion on Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power Rachel Maddow talked about the embrace in the United States of perpetual war as a way of life and ... Rachel Maddow talked about the embrace in the United States of perpetual war as a way of life and looked at how views of war - and the business of war - have changed since Vietnam. She responded to questions from members of the audience in Chapin Auditorium at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. 2:31 pm CT Approx. 29 min. Archaeology and Conservation at Jamestown On May 14, 1607, 104 English settlers landed at Jamestown Island, Virginia, to establish a colony ... On May 14, 1607, 104 English settlers landed at Jamestown Island, Virginia, to establish a colony for the Virginia Company. Thought to be lost to history forever under the James River, the original fort was unearthed in 1994 by the Jamestown Rediscovery Archaeological Project. 
Beverly Straube gave a tour of the archeological collection and what it reveals about the everyday life of the 1607 settlers as she talked about the various Jamestown locations and organizations and how the sites are managed and studied. She talked about the various museums and the visitor experience, including the behind-the-scenes “Curator’s Tour” that is available. Video was shown of William Kelso responding to questions as he led an “In the Trenches Tour” of the digging sites. Don Warmke talked about his usual routine of archaeology and conserving as well as one of his most exciting finds. Merry Outlaw showed how artifacts are cleaned, sorted, and stored.
12:52 pm CT Approx. 47 min. Review of the National Flood Insurance Program Witnesses testified about long-term re-authorization and reform of the National Flood Insurance ... Witnesses testified about long-term re-authorization and reform of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and issues relating to re-authorization and reform, including levee re-certification. They talked about ways in which the NFIP affected the insurance industry, housing, and environmental concerns. 4:01 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Book Discussion on The Hunt for KSM Peter Bergen; Josh Meyer; Unidentified Speaker Josh Meyer, former chief terrorism reporter for the Los Angeles Times, talked about the ... Josh Meyer, former chief terrorism reporter for the Los Angeles Times, talked about the decade-long search for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001, attacks. He was interviewed by his host, Peter Bergen, and responded to questions from members of the audience at the New America Foundation. 3:01 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Civil Rights and Presidents Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower This discussion is from a conference on “The Presidency and Civil Rights” held at the ... This discussion is from a conference on “The Presidency and Civil Rights” held at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Among the topics: FDR’s World War II internment of Japanese Americans, President Truman’s desegregation of the U.S. Armed Forces and President Eisenhower’s five appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court of justices in favor of desegregation. We also hear about attempts on First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s life because of her efforts towards integration, and about the impact of returning African American World War II veterans on civil rights activism. This program is about one hour and 20 minutes.
1:40 pm CT Approx. 21 min. Mitt Romney Commencement Address at Liberty University Former Governor Mitt Romney addressed Liberty University graduates at their 2012 commencement ... Former Governor Mitt Romney addressed Liberty University graduates at their 2012 commencement ceremony. He remarked on the values of home, education, service, and religious freedom.
During the ceremony honorary doctorate degrees were presented to Worth Harris Carter, Jr., S. Truett Cathy, and former Governor Mitt Romney. 		5:07 pm CT Approx. 57 min. Book Discussion on The Kinder, Gentler Military Stephanie Gutmann; Brian Lamb; Unidentified Speaker Ms. Gutmann talked about her book The Kinder, Gentler Military: Can America’s ... Ms. Gutmann talked about her book The Kinder, Gentler Military: Can America’s Gender-Neutral Fighting Force Still Win Wars?, published by Scribner. The book examines the ‘new military,’ arguing that the reforms of the 1990s emphasized political correctness over combat readiness and that complete integration of women into the military is physically and sociologically impossible. In preparing for the book, Stephanie Gutmann interviewed male and female members of the armed forces and concluded that pursuit of this unrealistic ideal has had a demoralizing effect on soldiers of both sexes. 4:23 pm CT Approx. 5 min. Oklahoma Land Runs Bob Blackburn; Unidentified Speaker Bob Blackburn talked about the history of the Oklahoma Land Runs of the late 1800s and the ... Bob Blackburn talked about the history of the Oklahoma Land Runs of the late 1800s and the laissez-faire government and social Darwinism philosophies that underlay the concept. He was interviewed at the Oklahoma History Center Land Run exhibit.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April 9-12 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2.
2:02 pm CT Approx. 2 hr. 37 min. Surface Transportation Bill Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Barbara Boxer (D-CA) convened an opening ... Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Barbara Boxer (D-CA) convened an opening meeting of House and Senate conferees on the surface transportation bill. Senator Boxer and Ranking Member James Inhofe (R-OK) worked together with their committee colleagues to develop a two-year surface transportation bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), which maintains funding at current levels. On March 14, 2012, the Senate passed the bill with overwhelming bipartisan support. 6:04 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Book Discussion on Indomitable Will: LBJ in the Presidency Mark Updegrove, director of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum, recounts ... Mark Updegrove, director of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum, recounts the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. Sworn into office following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, President Johnson served for five years and signed 207 laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Mr. Updegrove examines President Johnson’s legacy, which included his “War on Poverty” and civil rights legislation as well as the escalation of the Vietnam War that resulted in the loss of 36,000 U.S. soldiers by the end of Johnson’s presidency. Mark Updegrove spoke with John Avlon and responded to questions from members of the audience at this Kennedy Library Forum. 4:30 pm CT Approx. 29 min. Economic Crisis in American History An interview with historians Jessica Lepler of the University of New Hampshire and Alice ... An interview with historians Jessica Lepler of the University of New Hampshire and Alice O’Connor of the University of California Santa Barbara from the Milwaukee meeting of the Organization of American Historians.  The historians discussed the Panic of 1837 and other economic crises and how they relate to the 2008 financial crisis.
4:40 pm CT Approx. 40 min. High School U.S. Government Exam High school government teachers Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen talked about the Advanced ... High school government teachers Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen talked about the Advanced Placement Government Exam that was to be administered the following week. They discussed the exam, previewed sample questions, and what students should be studying, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from high school students.
A video clip was shown of Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) speaking on March 14, 2012, about the relationship of the Senate to the other branches of government. 		7:28 pm CT Approx. 1 min. New Books Being Published Unidentified Speaker 5:00 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. African-American Women and the Civil War Hari Jones; Unidentified Speaker Hari Jones, curator and assistant director of the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum ... Hari Jones, curator and assistant director of the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum in Washington, D.C., talked about the contributions of African-American women during the Civil War.
5:21 pm CT Approx. 3 min. Weekly Presidential Address Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama delivered his weekly address. He urged Congress to act on economic issues. President Obama delivered his weekly address. He urged Congress to act on economic issues. 7:30 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Book Discussion on Permanent Emergency Frank Cilluffo; Edmund Hawley; Unidentified Speaker Kip Hawley, former administrator of the Transportation Security Agency, presents his thoughts on ... Kip Hawley, former administrator of the Transportation Security Agency, presents his thoughts on how to re-imagine the United States' transportation security efforts. Mr. Hawley argues for a shift from the current restrictions on numerous items for air travel to a focus on larger destructive devices and observance of passenger behavior. Mr. Hawley was interviewed by Frank Cilluffo and responded to questions from members of the audience at this Policy and Research Forum of the Homeland Security Policy Institute at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. 6:31 pm CT Approx. 31 min. Violence in the Pre-Civil War Congress Yale history professor Joanne Freeman and University of Chicago political science professor ... Yale history professor Joanne Freeman and University of Chicago political science professor William Howell are interviewed about acts of violence in the U.S. Congress leading up to the Civil War, and congressional checks on war powers in the modern era.
Professor Freeman is working on a book titled Field of Blood: Congressional Violence in Antebellum America. She documents at least 119 instances of violence on the House and Senate floors in the first half of the 19th century. Professor Howell has written about congressional checks on presidential war powers. The interview was recorded at the Organization of American Historians meeting in Milwaukee.
5:24 pm CT Approx. 3 min. Weekly Republican Address Kristi Noem Representative Kristi Noem (R-SD) delivered the weekly Republican address for Mother’s Day ... Representative Kristi Noem (R-SD) delivered the weekly Republican address for Mother’s Day weekend. She received her bachelor’s degree the previous weekend and she spoke about the economic difficulties facing college graduates. 9:01 pm CT Approx. 56 min. After Words with Van Jones Van Jones; Jackie Kucinich; Unidentified Speaker Rebuild the Dream details the strategy and action plan of the platform and online ... Rebuild the Dream details the strategy and action plan of the platform and online organization of the same name. It suggests initiatives for supporting the middle class and putting people back to work. Mr. Jones discussed the Contract for the American Dream and the campaign to restore economic stability for the 99 percent with USA Today's Jackie Kucinich. 7:03 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. Early Atlantic Exploration William Fowler; Unidentified Speaker Northeastern History Professor William Fowler looks at early Atlantic exploration, Christopher ... Northeastern History Professor William Fowler looks at early Atlantic exploration, Christopher Columbus and the discovery of the Caribbean and the Americas.
5:29 pm CT Approx. 30 min. Communicators with Cecilia Kang and Amy Schatz Cecilia Kang; Amy Schatz; Unidentified Speaker Cecilia Kang and Amy Schatz talked about the future of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ... Cecilia Kang and Amy Schatz talked about the future of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) following Senate confirmation of two new members, Jessica Rosenworcel (D) and Ajit Pai (R ). They discussed the background of the new members, the effect they might have on the FCC, and issues before the FCC. 9:59 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 51 min. A Tribute to Christopher Hitchens A tribute was held for author Christopher Hitchens, who died on December 15, 2011. Numerous ... A tribute was held for author Christopher Hitchens, who died on December 15, 2011. Numerous speakers, including family, friends, and colleagues, spoke about their relationships and read excerpts from Christopher Hitchens' work. There were also a few slides and some music. The event was hosted by Vanity Fair magazine at the Great Hall of the Cooper Union in New York City. 8:09 pm CT Approx. 47 min. Abundance in 1950s and 1960s America Unidentified Speaker; Thomas Zeiler History professor Thomas Zeiler used slides as he lectured a class at the University of Colorado ... History professor Thomas Zeiler used slides as he lectured a class at the University of Colorado in Boulder on American abundance and prosperity in the 1950s and early-1960s.
6:00 pm CT Approx. 59 min. Next Steps for NATO Ivo Daalder; Michael Getler; Unidentified Speaker Ambassador Ivo Daalder spoke about an upcoming NATO summit in Chicago and future directions for ... Ambassador Ivo Daalder spoke about an upcoming NATO summit in Chicago and future directions for NATO strategy and operations. In his remarks he addressed a number of issues including plans by the newly elected French president to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. The ambassador also spoke U.S. relations with Russia, where President Vladimir Putin was elected to a third term. 12:00 am CT Approx. 25 min. Book Discussion on The Tea Party: Three Principles Elizabeth Foley; Susan Swain Elizabeth Price Foley talked about her book, The Tea Party: Three Principles, and responded ... Elizabeth Price Foley talked about her book, The Tea Party: Three Principles, and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
She was interviewed while at the 2012 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books being held on the University Park Campus of the University of Southern California. 		8:57 pm CT Approx. 2 min. Winston Churchill Statue Richard Smith; Unidentified Speaker Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about the statue in Washington, D.C., of British Prime ... Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about the statue in Washington, D.C., of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. President Kennedy had designated him an Honorary American Citizen, and the statue has one foot in the grounds of the British Embassy and the other on American soil. Topics included the sculptor, William McVey, and the symbolism of the statue. Audio of Sir Winton Churchill addressing a joint session of Congress on December 26, 1941, was played over still photographs of him in the Senate Chambers.
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7:01 pm CT Approx. 21 min. Mitt Romney Commencement Address at Liberty University Former Governor Mitt Romney addressed Liberty University graduates at their 2012 commencement ... Former Governor Mitt Romney addressed Liberty University graduates at their 2012 commencement ceremony. He remarked on the values of home, education, service, and religious freedom.
During the ceremony honorary doctorate degrees were presented to Worth Harris Carter, Jr., S. Truett Cathy, and former Governor Mitt Romney. 		12:31 am CT Approx. 59 min. Book Discussion on The Social Conquest of Earth Steven Snyder; Unidentified Speaker; Edward Wilson Pulitzer Prize-winning biologist E.O. Wilson talked about his book on the rise and domination of ... Pulitzer Prize-winning biologist E.O. Wilson talked about his book on the rise and domination of Homo sapiens on Earth as he laid out a re-examination of fundamental questions of philosophy, religion, and science in human evolution in explaining how socially advanced species have come to dominate the Earth. He was interviewed by Steven Snyder and responded to questions from members of the audience at the Free Library of Philadelphia during this Meelya Gordon Memorial Lecture. 9:00 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. African-American Women and the Civil War Hari Jones; Unidentified Speaker Hari Jones, curator and assistant director of the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum ... Hari Jones, curator and assistant director of the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum in Washington, D.C., talked about the contributions of African-American women during the Civil War.
7:24 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. 2012 Election Strategy Political strategists Karl Rove and Joe Trippi 2012 discussed election strategy and ... Political strategists Karl Rove and Joe Trippi 2012 discussed election strategy and tactics. Some of the topics they talked about included polling data, “swing” states, the economy, previous elections, and possible running mates for Mitt Romney. 1:30 am CT Approx. 14 min. Book Discussion on Only One Mommy Rena Lindevaldsen; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Rena Lindevaldsen talked about her book, Only One Mommy: A Woman’s Battle for Her Life, ... Rena Lindevaldsen talked about her book, Only One Mommy: A Woman’s Battle for Her Life, Her Daughter, and Her Freedom. The interview, part of Book TV’s college series, was recorded at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. 10:31 pm CT Approx. 30 min. Violence in the Pre-Civil War Congress Yale history professor Joanne Freeman and University of Chicago political science professor ... Yale history professor Joanne Freeman and University of Chicago political science professor William Howell are interviewed about acts of violence in the U.S. Congress leading up to the Civil War, and congressional checks on war powers in the modern era.
Professor Freeman is working on a book titled Field of Blood: Congressional Violence in Antebellum America. She documents at least 119 instances of violence on the House and Senate floors in the first half of the 19th century. Professor Howell has written about congressional checks on presidential war powers. The interview was recorded at the Organization of American Historians meeting in Milwaukee.
8:58 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. Atlantic Council Annual Awards Dinner The Atlantic Council presented awards in different categories at their annual dinner. Award ... The Atlantic Council presented awards in different categories at their annual dinner. Award recipients included Prince Harry of Great Britian for his humanitarian work, Secretary General Ban Ki Moon for leadership, Paul Polman for business leadership, and the enlisted personnel of the U.S. Armed Forces. 1:45 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 39 min. Book Discussion on Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics Ross Douthat contends that Christianity in America has devolved from a once traditional practice ... Ross Douthat contends that Christianity in America has devolved from a once traditional practice to a shadow of its former self, which, according to the author, praises its followers' self-interests and greed. Mr. Douthat argues that this “bad religion” has hurt America’s political and social landscape and posits that heresy has usurped long-held religious beliefs. Mr. Douthat was joined in discussion by Barbara Bradley Hagerty and Michael Gerson. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience in the ballroom of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. This Trinity Forum Evening Conversation was co-sponsored by Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy. 11:02 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. Early Atlantic Exploration William Fowler; Unidentified Speaker Northeastern History Professor William Fowler looks at early Atlantic exploration, Christopher ... Northeastern History Professor William Fowler looks at early Atlantic exploration, Christopher Columbus and the discovery of the Caribbean and the Americas.
10:01 pm CT Approx. 3 min. Weekly Presidential Address Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama delivered his weekly address. He urged Congress to act on economic issues. President Obama delivered his weekly address. He urged Congress to act on economic issues. 3:30 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Book Discussion on The Riot Within: My Journey From Rebellion to Redemption Rodney King; Khalil Muhammad; Unidentified Speaker Rodney King talked about his childhood as well as his life in the days and years following the ... Rodney King talked about his childhood as well as his life in the days and years following the video recording of his beating by the Los Angeles police on March 3, 1991. Mr. King recalled the riots in Los Angeles following the acquittal of four officers in the case and reported on his own legal problems and alcohol addiction. Some slides were shown as Rodney King was interviewed by Mr. Muhammad. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. This event was part of the new “Word Rapport” series at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City. 12:08 am CT Approx. 48 min. Abundance in 1950s and 1960s America Unidentified Speaker; Thomas Zeiler History professor Thomas Zeiler used slides as he lectured a class at the University of Colorado ... History professor Thomas Zeiler used slides as he lectured a class at the University of Colorado in Boulder on American abundance and prosperity in the 1950s and early-1960s.
10:04 pm CT Approx. 3 min. Weekly Republican Address Kristi Noem Representative Kristi Noem (R-SD) delivered the weekly Republican address for Mother’s Day ... Representative Kristi Noem (R-SD) delivered the weekly Republican address for Mother’s Day weekend. She received her bachelor’s degree the previous weekend and she spoke about the economic difficulties facing college graduates. 5:00 am CT Approx. 54 min. Book Discussion on Covering America: A Narrative History of a Nation's Journalism Christopher Daly; Nicholas Lemann; Unidentified Speaker Christopher Daly recounts 300 years of reportage in the United States. Professor Daly ... Christopher Daly recounts 300 years of reportage in the United States. Professor Daly examines the current arguments that journalism is in danger and points to the numerous obstacles that the news industry has faced throughout its history, which, according to the author, has presented reporters with opportunities to create innovative ways to collect and distribute the news. Christopher Daly was interviewed by Nicholas Lemann on topics including the legacy of Joseph Pulitzer and the meaning of the First Amendment. He also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City. 12:57 am CT Approx. 2 min. James Buchanan Memorial Richard Smith; Unidentified Speaker Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about the monument in Washington, D.C., to President James ... Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about the monument in Washington, D.C., to President James Buchanan, which was unveiled in Meridian Hill Park in 1930. Funds for the memorial were provided by the will of President Buchanan’s niece, Harriet Lane. She was renowned for having served as his White House hostess, and portions of a popular song dedicated to her, “Listen to the Mockingbird,” were played. Topics included President Buchanan’s career and the symbolism of the monument.
Date 2010.
10:09 pm CT Approx. 21 min. Mitt Romney Commencement Address at Liberty University Former Governor Mitt Romney addressed Liberty University graduates at their 2012 commencement ... Former Governor Mitt Romney addressed Liberty University graduates at their 2012 commencement ceremony. He remarked on the values of home, education, service, and religious freedom.
During the ceremony honorary doctorate degrees were presented to Worth Harris Carter, Jr., S. Truett Cathy, and former Governor Mitt Romney. 		1:00 am CT Approx. 30 min. Gilmore Cabin at Montpelier Christian Cotz; Unidentified Speaker The history of the transition from slavery to freedom for African Americans is told at the Gilmore ... The history of the transition from slavery to freedom for African Americans is told at the Gilmore Cabin on the grounds of James Madison’s Montpelier in Virginia. Born a slave for President Madison in 1810, George Gilmore and his wife Polly raised five children on a small sharecroppers farm after emancipation. Built by George Gilmore and his sons, the cabin is one of only a few existing freedman’s homes left standing in the United States.
In this program, we also visit a reconstructed Jim Crow train station near the cabin, where segregated “white” and “colored” waiting rooms were once the law of Virginia. Our tour guide is Christian Cotz, Montpelier director of visitor engagement.
10:32 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. 2012 Election Strategy Political strategists Karl Rove and Joe Trippi 2012 discussed election strategy and ... Political strategists Karl Rove and Joe Trippi 2012 discussed election strategy and tactics. Some of the topics they talked about included polling data, “swing” states, the economy, previous elections, and possible running mates for Mitt Romney. 1:31 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 21 min. Civil Rights and Presidents Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower This discussion is from a conference on “The Presidency and Civil Rights” held at the ... This discussion is from a conference on “The Presidency and Civil Rights” held at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Among the topics: FDR’s World War II internment of Japanese Americans, President Truman’s desegregation of the U.S. Armed Forces and President Eisenhower’s five appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court of justices in favor of desegregation. We also hear about attempts on First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s life because of her efforts towards integration, and about the impact of returning African American World War II veterans on civil rights activism. This program is about one hour and 20 minutes.
12:06 am CT Approx. 1 hr. Atlantic Council Annual Awards Dinner The Atlantic Council presented awards in different categories at their annual dinner. Award ... The Atlantic Council presented awards in different categories at their annual dinner. Award recipients included Prince Harry of Great Britian for his humanitarian work, Secretary General Ban Ki Moon for leadership, Paul Polman for business leadership, and the enlisted personnel of the U.S. Armed Forces. 2:53 am CT Approx. 8 min. Political Commercial Archives Terri Jordan; Unidentified Speaker Terri Jordan gave a tour of the Julian P. Kanter Political Commercial Archive at the University of ... Terri Jordan gave a tour of the Julian P. Kanter Political Commercial Archive at the University of Oklahoma’s Political Communication Center. She showed the extent of the archive and the equipment required as she talked about how the collection was founded and maintained. Some political ads were shown as she talked about how political television commercials have changed over time, reflecting the changing landscape of American politics and culture.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April 9-12 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2.
1:08 am CT Approx. 3 min. Weekly Presidential Address Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama delivered his weekly address. He urged Congress to act on economic issues. President Obama delivered his weekly address. He urged Congress to act on economic issues. 3:02 am CT Approx. 29 min. Economic Crisis in American History An interview with historians Jessica Lepler of the University of New Hampshire and Alice ... An interview with historians Jessica Lepler of the University of New Hampshire and Alice O’Connor of the University of California Santa Barbara from the Milwaukee meeting of the Organization of American Historians.  The historians discussed the Panic of 1837 and other economic crises and how they relate to the 2008 financial crisis.
1:11 am CT Approx. 3 min. Weekly Republican Address Kristi Noem Representative Kristi Noem (R-SD) delivered the weekly Republican address for Mother’s Day ... Representative Kristi Noem (R-SD) delivered the weekly Republican address for Mother’s Day weekend. She received her bachelor’s degree the previous weekend and she spoke about the economic difficulties facing college graduates. 3:32 am CT Approx. 12 min. Historical Interpretation by the National Park Service Bill Scanlan; Robert Sutton; Unidentified Speaker An interview with Chief Historian of the National Park Service Robert Sutton. He discusses ... An interview with Chief Historian of the National Park Service Robert Sutton. He discusses how his organization is telling history in new ways by including more information about civilians and non-military events at National Parks & battlefields.
1:20 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. U.S. Border Security Witnesses testified about methods to best measure border security and the implications for border ... Witnesses testified about methods to best measure border security and the implications for border security efforts. They focused on a proposal to shift from a “resource-based” to a “risk-based” strategy, applying tactical resources against the highest threats as they emerged. They also talked about the use of intelligence and information to identify threats, and shifts in focus in the targets of border patrol operations. 3:45 am CT Approx. 13 min. American Indian Artifacts Matt Reed; Unidentified Speaker Matt Reed gave a tour of the Oklahoma History Center storage area, where he showed rare items in ... Matt Reed gave a tour of the Oklahoma History Center storage area, where he showed rare items in their collection including a bison skin teepee and one of only two copies of a Certificate of Friendship offered to Indian leaders by Lewis and Clark.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April 9-12 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2.
2:50 am CT Approx. 31 min. Lawsuit Against Maricopa County Arizona Sheriff's Office Thomas Perez; Unidentified Speaker The Justice Departent announced a lawsuit against Arizona’s Maricopa County Sheriff’s ... The Justice Departent announced a lawsuit against Arizona’s Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. The suit stems from allegations that the Sheriff’s office violated the constitutional rights of citizens, in particular Hispanics. 4:00 am CT Approx. 54 min. Book Discussion on King of the Lobby John Cole; Kathryn Jacob; Unidentified Speaker Kathryn Jacob, curator of manuscripts at Harvard University’s Schlesinger Library, recalls ... Kathryn Jacob, curator of manuscripts at Harvard University’s Schlesinger Library, recalls the political life of Sam Ward who during the mid-19th century was the most powerful lobbyist in Washington, DC.  Ward, named the “King of the Lobby” was known for his interest in fine food and wine, which he shared with congressmen in the hopes of influencing their votes.  Ms. Jacob reports that many politicians of the time felt that special interests would lead to the demise of democratic government and the press were equally critical of Sam Ward’s lobbying.  Kathryn Jacob discussed her book at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
3:24 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Treasury's Role in National Security Undersecretary Cohen spoke about the role of the Treasury Department in national security, ... Undersecretary Cohen spoke about the role of the Treasury Department in national security, particularly in combating terrorist organizations. He credited the Treasury Department’s targeting of Al-Qaida’s financial sources as one of the pivotal reasons for the decline of the organization, but warned that terrorist groups like Al-Qaida were moving to kidnapping for ransom has the new chief money maker. He responded to questions from the audience. 4:56 am CT Approx. 1 hr. Book Discussion on Report into the Loss of the SS Titanic: A Centennial Reappraisal Samuel Halpern; Douglas Swanson; Unidentified Speaker The Titanic sank into the Atlantic Ocean after striking an iceberg 100 years ago on April 15, ... The Titanic sank into the Atlantic Ocean after striking an iceberg 100 years ago on April 15, 1912. Of those onboard, 1,496 perished and 712 were saved. To mark this centennial anniversary, author Samuel Halpern spoke at the National Archives about the findings of a modern day report into perhaps the 20th century’s most storied disaster at sea. This program is about one hour.
4:28 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Public Service Town Hall Meeting Administration officials spoke to government employees at a town hall meeting held to mark Public ... Administration officials spoke to government employees at a town hall meeting held to mark Public Service Recognition Week. They focused on the government workforce and its services to the public and answered questions on a variety of topics. Some of the issues addressed were the recent scandal involving General Services Administration spending on a Las Vegas conference, another scandal involving Secret Service agents involved in prostitution, partisan politics, and veteran employment. They also responded to questions about transportation security and a recently foiled al-Qaida bomb plot. 5:58 am CT Approx. 1 min. Alexander Hamilton Statue Richard Smith; Unidentified Speaker Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about the statue outside the Treasury Department building in ... Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about the statue outside the Treasury Department building in Washington, D.C., of its first secretary, Alexander Hamilton. Topics included the sculptor, James Earle Fraser, and the symbolism of the statue. 
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5:37 am CT Approx. 21 min. Mitt Romney Commencement Address at Liberty University Former Governor Mitt Romney addressed Liberty University graduates at their 2012 commencement ... Former Governor Mitt Romney addressed Liberty University graduates at their 2012 commencement ceremony. He remarked on the values of home, education, service, and religious freedom.
During the ceremony honorary doctorate degrees were presented to Worth Harris Carter, Jr., S. Truett Cathy, and former Governor Mitt Romney.