Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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Law enforcement and homeland security officials testified about violent extremists targeting religious communities before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Topics discussed included attacks on Jewish synagogues, bomb threats against historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and attacks on Asians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The witnesses discussed federal resources available to assist these communities in preventing future attacks. Sponsor: Senate...
Topics: fbi, dobitsch, colleyville, portman, fema, uk, coleman, logan, peters, texas, ina, florida,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Baylor University engineering professor Robert Marks talked about the limitations of artificial intelligence and argued that claims that machines will someday exceed human capabilities are overblown. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Las Vegas. Sponsor: FreedomFest
Topics: google, lovelace, john searle, alan turing, baylor, etc., washington, euler, goldbach, rumsfeld
Source: Comcast Cable

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After a break the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security reconvened its hearing on rising crime and public safety proposals. The second panel discussed gun violence, funding for police and community violence intervention programs, bail reform legislation, and justice for families of crime victims. Sponsor: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
Topics: new york, houston, garcia, texas, philadelphia, mr. lehman, turner, biggs, smith, pennsylvania,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke joined other witnesses to testify on the rise in hate crimes across the nation before the Senate Judiciary Committee. She said the Justice Department is committed to prosecuting these crimes. She added the department is aiding law enforcement and communities in order to reduce these incidents. Charlie Cytron-Walker, a Texas rabbi who was held hostage for more than seven hours by a man demanding the freedom of a suspected terrorist, was...
Topics: fbi, grassley, texas, georgia, los angeles, durbin, clark, charlie, blumenthal, ms. clark, biden,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Authors Eddie Glaude ("Begin Again") and Jon Meacham ("His Truth Is Marching On") talked about the legacies of author James Baldwin and civil rights leader and congressman John Lewis. This in-person event was part of the inaugural New Orleans Book Festival held at Tulane University. Sponsor: New Orleans Book Festival
Topics: baldwin, john lewis, eddie, reagan, john, selma, washington, stokley carmichael, johnson, george...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] The Senate plans to begin debate on the nomination of President Biden's U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: ukraine, russia, jackson, biden, ketanji brown jackson, joe biden, mr. schumer, europe, putin,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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What is the role of science in criminal justice? Innocence Project attorney M. Chris Fabricant argued that the scientific evidence brought by expert witnesses isn't as accurate as juries believe. This was part of the 2022 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Maryland. Sponsor: Gaithersburg Book Festival
Topics: keith harward, jesse, newport, chris, teresa, ted bundy, fbi, new york, allison leotta, john...
Source: Comcast Cable

6 6.0

The House Appropriations Subcmte. on Defense held a hearing on the impact short-term continuing budget resolutions have on the military. Topics included modernization, recruitment, and the potential impact of a year-long continuing resolution. Lawmakers heard testimony from Mike McCord, undersecretary for the Dept. of Defense, Gen. David Berger, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Charles Brown, chief of staff of U.S. Air Force, Adm. Michael Gilday, chief of U.S. naval operations, Gen....
Topics: china, russia, martin, united states army, afghanistan, brown, navy, biden, mr. calvert, raymond,...
Source: Comcast Cable

10 10.0

John Porcari, the Biden administration's port envoy to the Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force, gave an update on efforts to move goods and supplies through U.S. ports. Following his remarks, Press Secretary Jen Psaki then discussed other issues, including COVID-19 testing and CDC guidelines, discussions with Russia, voting rights legislation, and a preview of the president's remarks on Jan. 6. Sponsor: White House
Topics: russia, biden, cdc, white house, chicago, ukraine, oakland, washington, jen psaki, georgia, new...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) said we are "on the precipice of a constitutional crisis" because a "small band of radicals" are seeking an "undoing of two centuries of tradition" by eliminating the filibuster. He then said the speech he just gave was one previously given Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York). Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) said the Senate is designed so that minority and the millions of people it represents have a voice. He said if both the House and Senate...
Topics: schumer, new york, georgia, florida, joe biden, missouri, john lewis, utah, iowa, washington,...
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[LIVE] The Senate will continue debate on the nomination of Alan Davidson to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: new york, biden, joe biden, georgia, schumer, russia, washington, delaware, mr. schumer, white...
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2 2.0

Journalist Steven Roberts reflected on the life and journalism career of his late wife co*kie Roberts. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: co*kie, washington, george, cbs, nina, athens, cyprus, co*kie, new york, npr, new orleans, wellesley,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) delivered the 2022 State of the State address from the state capitol in Phoenix. Gov. Ducey focused a large part of his address on security at the southern border and on education. Sponsor: State Capitol
Topics: arizona, texas, washington, janel, bowers, biden, phoenix, angela, california, white house, johnson
Source: Comcast Cable

11 11

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) delivered his inaugural address after being sworn in for a second term as governor. Gov. Murphy was the first Democrat re-elected since 1977. Sponsor: State Capitol
Topics: new jersey, washington, philip murphy
Source: Comcast Cable

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Kizzmekia Corbett, formerly a member of the COVID-19 Vaccine Program at the National Institutes of Health, spoke with the Washington Post about the development and future of mRNA vaccines. They discussed the Omicron variant, the possibility of new variants and the need for people who are eligible to get vaccinated and boosted. Sponsor: [Washington Post] | Live
Topics: washington, biden, pfizer, jackson
Source: Comcast Cable

3 3.0

[LIVE] The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, talks with the Washington Post about humanitarian needs of refugees in Afghanistan. Sponsor: [Washington Post] | Live
Topics: afghanistan, iran, un, taliban, washington, pakistan, kabul, new york, grandi, unhcr
Source: Comcast Cable

1 1.0

The House Administration Committee held a hearing focused on the impact of climate change, specifically flooding, on the Smithsonian Institution's facilities and collections. Sponsor: House House Administration Committee
Topics: smithsonian, washington, new york, d.c., maryland, davis, potomac, atkins north america, virginia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Axios hosted a virtual discussion on the impact the pandemic has had on health care. A panel of health professionals and politicians, including Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), discussed the federal response to the pandemic, how health care will change in the future and pandemic-related innovations, such as the use of MRNA technology. Sponsor: Axios
Topics: mrna, washington, fda, cdc, steve, china, wuhan
Source: Comcast Cable

8 8.0

Former Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA) reflected on the events leading up to the first impeachment of former President Donald Trump. He was interviewed by Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO) Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: jerry nadler, mueller, trump, donald trump, robert mueller, nadler, fbi, georgia, washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

4 4.0

President Joe Biden and Former President Barack Obama delivered remarks at the funeral service of the late Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) in Las Vegas. They each shared personal stories of the late senator, speaking of the impact Sen. Reid had in the Senate and the country, as well as how much his friendship meant to both presidents. Sponsor: Smith Center for the Performing Arts (Las Vegas, NV)
Topics: harry, harry reid, nevada, washington, biden, nancy pelosi, nancy, harry, anthony fauci, cdc,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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From his perspective as a longtime Member of Congress and a political scientist, Rep. David Price (D-NC) discusses the rules and role of Congress, how its changed over time and how the legislative body can function better . He's interviewed by Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA). Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: north carolina, europe, donald trump, david, jerry, virginia, newt gingrich, roberts, mccain, bob...
Source: Comcast Cable

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members of the House of Commons. Topics included vaccination boosters, rising energy costs and inflation, and hospital staffing shortages. Following question time, the prime minister and opposition leader made statements on the pandemic and the Omicron variant. In his remarks, Prime Minister Johnson said he rejects calls for a "full" lockdown saying, "lockdowns are not cost free, they impose a devastating toll on our...
Topics: england, uk, london, mr. speaker, europe, washington, simon, eu, scotland, mhs
Source: Comcast Cable

2 2.0

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) delivered the 2022 State of the State Address from Olympia. Gov. Inslee praised the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and also spoke about challenges posed by climate change, homelessness, and aging infrastructure. Sponsor: State Capitol
Topic: washington
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4 4.0

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Associate Justice Clarence Thomas spoke at a Heritage Foundation event marking the 30th anniversary of Justice Thomas' confirmation to the Supreme Court. Senator McConnell spoke about the importance of the judiciary, while Justice Thomas thanked all those who helped and supported him along the way as he reflected on his time on the Supreme Court. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation,George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School | C. Boyden Gray...
Topics: silverman, kentucky, larry, mcconnell, don, washington, boyden, clarence, louisville, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

10 10.0

Viewer calls. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: california, washington, harvard, mexico, biden, eric huber, usa, ellicott city, maryland, jason...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Joy Harjo reflected on her life and experience as the first Native American U.S. Poet Laureate. This virtual program was part of the 2021 Miami Book Fair. Sponsor: Miami Book Fair
Topics: kissinger, henry kissinger, obama, washington, egypt, europe, ferguson, martin, israel, nikita,...
Source: Comcast Cable

1 1.0

Author and historian Allen Guelzo joined Book TV to talk and take calls about the early intellectual history of the United States, the Civil War, the Reconstruction era, Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, and more. Mr. Guelzo, who has taught at Harvard and Princeton, serves as a board member of the Abraham Lincoln Association and as a senior research scholar at Princeton University. His many books include "Redeeming the Great Emancipator," "Gettysburg," and his latest...
Topics: robert e. lee, virginia, gettysburg, scott, allen guelzo, andrew johnson, johnson, abraham lincoln,...
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10 10.0

Historian Rebecca DeWolff looked at the drafting and attempted ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, a proposed addition to the U.S. Constitution, originally introduced in 1923 that guarantees equal rights for women. This was a virtual event hosted by American University's Women & Politics Institute. Sponsor: American University | Women and Politics Institute
Topics: alice paul, national women 's, white house, washington, nwp, eisenhower, rebecca, eleanor...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Pennsylvania Democrat Bob Casey spoke about his support for voting rights. He was followed by Utah Republican Mitt Romney, who offered his views on changing Senate rules to support the voting rights bill. Then, California Democrat Alex Padilla spoke about his support for voting rights. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: pennsylvania, georgia, king, washington, new york, john lewis, mr. casey, donald trump, the nation,...
Source: Comcast Cable

6 6.0

[LIVE] The Senate will consider judicial and executive nominations. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: mr. schumer, biden, taiwan, ukraine, putin, undersigned, china, ohio, columbia, california,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Ted Osius, former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam (2014-2017), talked about the reconciliation process, started in the 1990s, between the U.S. and Vietnam. This event was hosted by George Washington University. Sponsor: George Washington University
Topics: vietnam, mccain, hanoi, china, washington, john kerry, indonesia, clayton, walter roberts, india,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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South Carolina Republican Tim Scott talked about the voting rights bill, and compared the discrimination he experienced to today's situation. Next, New Jersey's Cory Booker spoke in support of the bill, and countered some of Sen. Scott's claims. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: georgia, texas, south carolina, mr. schumer, new york, strom thurmond, alabama, north carolina, new...
Source: Comcast Cable

9 9.0

The House Rules Committee held a virtual roundtable focused on hunger among college students. Topics included the role of the federal government and local communities, engagement by institutions of higher learning and barriers to existing basic needs programs. Sponsor: House Rules Committee
Topics: california, alabama, ruben, mcgovern, white house, biden, pennsylvania, fafsa, columbia, south...
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4 4.0

Historian and author Richard Norton Smith talked about Bob Dole, sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, running the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and more. He spoke with Brian Lamb in three multi-hour sessions between 2017 and 2018. This is the last part of the 8-hour discussion. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: springfield, bob dole, ed brooke, massachusetts, donald trump, illinois, jerry, richard norton...
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Historians Richard Norton Smith, Douglas Brinkley, Edna Greene Medford, and Amity Shlaes talked about the results of C-SPAN's fourth Historians Survey of Presidential Leadership. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: washington, trump, richard norton smith, obama, reagan, donald trump, new york, jefferson, george...
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8 8.0

Co-founder and former Executive Director of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Patrisse Cullors spoke about the history of abolition and offered her thoughts on how activists can advance personal and social change. Seattle Arts & Lecture hosted this virtual program. Sponsor: Seattle Arts and Lectures
Topics: patrice, new york, joseph, washington, california, seattle, dave chappelle, mmm, louisiana, ruthie...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt talked about artificial intelligence and the way it is transforming our society. This virtual event was hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations. Sponsor: Council on Foreign Relations
Topics: china, kissinger, ukraine, biden, washington, schmidt, mit, beijing, russia
Source: Comcast Cable

10 10.0

Foreign-born doctors testified before a House Judiciary subcommittee about practicing medicine in the U.S. and their experience with the U.S. health care system. Sponsor: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship
Topics: india, canada, missouri, california, mcclintock, new york, texas, biden, mr. mcclintock, mr....
Source: Comcast Cable

2 2.0

Abraham Lincoln scholars Michael Burlingame, Noah Feldman, and Diana Schaub talked about the 16th president's speeches and what they revealed about his views on the Constitution. The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Topics: gettysburg, lincoln, frederick douglass, lincoln, abraham lincoln, michael, springfield,...
Source: Comcast Cable

10 10.0

This CIA film from 1985 details what the agency argued was a vast system of indoctrination in the Soviet Union which discouraged individualism and encouraged passive acceptance of Kremlin rule from cradle to grave. In 2011, the CIA's Information Management Services declassified over 200 documents regarding intelligence on the Soviet Union that the CIA provided the Reagan administration. Included in the release were video briefings created by the Directorate of Intelligence for policymakers....
Topics: washington, lenin, russia, germany, moscow, c-span
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Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Topics: mr. carvajal, jackson-lee, tiffany, scanlon, steube, cdc, carbajal, texas, gop, beaumont, dop,...
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Former California prosecutor Maggy Krell discussed her efforts to prosecute the owners of Backpage.com for sex-trafficking. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: california, texas, maggie, houston, brittany, maggie krell, dallas, amazon
Source: Comcast Cable

10 10.0

President Biden attended part of a roundtable discussion with the heads of energy utilities from around the country at the White House. The president talked about technological advances in renewable energy and growing demand for electric vehicles. Several of the utility leaders spoke about how government investments have expanded access, improved the electric grid and reduced opposition to projects including wind and solar farms. Sponsor: White House
Topics: pennsylvania, mexico, texas, michigan, oklahoma, johnson
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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the legal impact, financial cost and human toll of U.S. drone strikes conducted over the past two decades. Topics included the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) following the September 11 terrorist attacks, Congressional oversight of the drone program during four presidential administrations and compensation for survivors and families of civilians killed in drone strikes. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: isis, afghanistan, yemen, al qaeda, grassley, biden, leahy, syria, obama, durbin, kabul, somalia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

Historian Allen Guelzo and other scholars addressed a fundamental question about American democracy: Do we really need a president? The Heritage Foundation hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: washington, florida, allen guelzo, guelzo, afghanistan, sabrina, elizabeth spaulding, pepperdine,...
Source: Comcast Cable

3 3.0

Connecticut Democrat Will Haskell talked about his path to becoming a state senator at age 22 and legislation he's worked on since being in office. He was interviewed by Millennial Action Project president & CEO Layla Zaidane. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: connecticut, washington, paraguay, hartford, hayes, delaware, ohio, china, obama, rubino, c-span,...
Source: Comcast Cable

8 8.0

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) delivered the 2022 State of the State Address from Olympia. Gov. Inslee praised the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and also spoke about challenges posed by climate change, homelessness, and aging infrastructure. Sponsor: State Capitol
Topic: washington
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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki answered questions on the resignation of Eric Lander, director of the Office of Science and Technology, during a briefing with reporters. She said it is a priority of the administration to foster a safe and respectful workplace. She added Mr. Lander resigned on his own after an internal investigation found he demeaned and bullied staff. Other topics discussed included Russia and the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, supply chain bottlenecks, truck driver shortages,...
Topics: white house, putin, ukraine, russia, biden, virginia, washington, cdc, nato, pentagon, china,...
Source: Comcast Cable

6 6.0

Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) looked at the digital divide in America and offered his suggestion on how to close the gap. He was interviewed by founder and editor in chief of the Markup, Julia Angwin. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: google, silicon valley, amazon, china, new york, crypto, washington, klobuchar, obama, chicago,...
Source: Comcast Cable

12 12

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) delivered the 2022 State of the State address. The speech was delayed two weeks after Gov. Justice tested positive for COVID-19. During his address, Gov. Justice highlighted the elimination of the state's budget deficit and economic growth. Sponsor: State Capitol
Topics: virginia, kathy, chris, charleston, jill, jimmy, chelsea, mitch carmichael, john hutchinson,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Civil War author Kevin Pawlak recounted the career of Union General Fitz John Porter. Gen. Porter was court-martialed after the Battle of Second Manassas, fought August 29-30, 1862, but the ruling was later overturned and he was reinstated in the United States Army. This program was part of the "Emerging Civil War" blog's annual symposium. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War Blog
Topics: porter, fitz john porter, burnside, jackson, mcclellan, john porter, virginia, washington, george...
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Former Governors Christine Gregoire (D-WA) and Jim Douglas (R-VT) joined a panel of experts for a virtual discussion examining freedom of expression on college campuses. They discussed the recommendations of a recent report on how universities and colleges can foster expression of free speech and inclusiveness. The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted this event. Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: washington, daniels, national governors association, jackie, steve
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5 5.0

The U.S. Conference of Mayors held a session on infrastructure and public safety during their annual meeting in Washington, DC. Delivering remarks were House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D). They each individually addressed a variety of topics including infrastructure investment, job creation, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic terrorism, and public safety. Sponsor: U.S. Conference of Mayors
Topics: alejandro mayorkas, new york, new york city, miami, washington, biden, suarez, mayfield, adams,...
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15 15

A roundtable discussion on the creation of Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic invented by Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland in Yonkers, New York, in 1907. This was a virtual event hosted by the Mark Twain House in Hartford, Connecticut. Sponsor: Mark Twain House and Museum
Topics: jeffrey, jennifer, bakelite, belgium, dupont, new york, texas, austin, hugh, craig, francis, kodak,...
Source: Comcast Cable

8 8.0

Senate Minority Leader McConnell spoke on the Senate floor about the Winter Olympics in China and the new German Chancellor visiting the White House today. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: germany, nato, china, europe, ccp, washington, scholz, ukraine
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The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis heard from Native American tribal leaders about the impact of climate change on their communities and how tribes are investing in clean energy and technology. Sponsor: House Select Climate Crisis Committee
Topics: baker, biden, washington, thornbrugh, renteria, california, colorado, casey thornbrugh, national...
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Geoff Shepard was the youngest lawyer on President Nixon's White House staff and is the author of "The Nixon Conspiracy: Watergate and the Plot to Remove the President." He gave his account of the scandal that led to the 37th president's 1974 resignation. This event was held at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California. Sponsor: Nixon (Richard) Foundation
Topics: nixon, mitchell, john dean, gordon, white house, richard nixon, geoff shepard, washington, nixon,...
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Officials testified before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on the security and reliability of the country's energy pipelines. They answered questions on a number of topics, including mandatory reliability standards, renewable energy sources, cybersecurity threats to energy infrastructure, and energy independence. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy
Topics: texas, john stewart, russia, biden, china, new england, california, ferc, keystone, michigan,...
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How do civil wars start and could one happen again in the U.S.? Political scientist Barbara Walter examined the warning signs that often precede civil wars and discussed what can be done to stop them. She was interviewed by Smith College Middle East Studies chair and Brookings Institution nonresident Senior Fellow Steven Heydemann. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: donald trump, barbara walter, biden, yugoslavia, washington, charlottesville, barbara, c-span,...
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During the Civil War, members of the Choctaws Nation held slaves and fought alongside Confederate forces. Author Fay Yarborough talked about Native populations, slavery and the Confederacy. This virtual program was sponsored by the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech. Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Virginia Center for Civil War Studies
Topics: texas, cooper, arkansas, gibson, chickasaw, yabra, confederacy, ahola, foreman, williams, choctaws,...
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Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates joined CSIS for a discussion on civics education and national security. He talked about the importance of engagement in the democratic process and how a lack of participation has national security implications. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: cia, gates, mary, texas, william, kennedy
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National Guard officials testified on prosecuting sexual misconduct within the branch before a House Armed Services subcommittee. They answered questions about the process for investigating claims and how to improve accountability. Sponsor: House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel
Topics: hokanson, oci, walker, wisconsin, pennsylvania, texas, virginia, gallagher, gao, daniel, james,...
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5 5.0

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing focused on the threat of domestic terrorism. Matthew Olsen, assistant attorney general for the Department of Justice's national security division, and Jill Sanborn, executive assistant director of the FBI's national security branch testified. Topics included the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol and civil unrest following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: fbi, mr. olsen, sanborn, portland, ms. sanborn, olsen, trump, biden, taliban, cruz, whitehouse,...
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6 6.0

Local news executives testified on the negative impacts of tech giants using their content before a Senate subcommittee. The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy is examining the proposed Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) that would allow news publishers and organizations to negotiate with tech giants such as Google for fair compensation to use their content. Local news execs with WTOP and Trib Total Media told lawmakers, currently, Google and others refuse to...
Topics: google, washington, klobuchar, francis, wtop, minnesota, chicago, australia, mr. francis, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

15 15

Author Jude Stewart talked about the science behind our sense of smell. She spoke at the Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. Sponsor: Wisconsin Book Festival
Topics: molly, chicago, washington, wisconsin
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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing to examine the confirmation process for presidential appointees and impact of delays and vacancies on government agencies. Witnesses offered several suggestions for improving the process including reducing the number of positions requiring Senate confirmation, streamlining the vetting of nominees, and incentivizing quicker nominations from the administration. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs...
Topics: biden, ms. simmons, o'connell, portman, peters, ms. o'connell, obama, washington, trump, white...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Book TV presents in-person author event coverage and viewer call-in segments from the 2022 Tucson Festival of Books. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV,Tucson Festival of Books
Topics: donald, ukraine, donald trump, trump, washington, new york, dlc, arizona, david k johnston, gawker,...
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A Louisiana local government official joined other climate advocates to discuss ways the federal government can address climate change through adaptation and mitigation efforts. They testified before the House Select Committee on Climate Crisis. Topics included federal funding for communities most at risk from extreme weather events, taking a proactive approach to address climate change, and following the scientific research.
Topics: louisiana, ukraine, fema, biden, putin, hansen, mexico, russia, vladimir putin, augustine,...
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6 6.0

A mother of a child kidnapped and murdered and a father whose daughter is still missing were among several people who testified on the importance of raising awareness for missing women and girls who are BIPOC (black, indigenous and people of color). The House Oversight & Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties convened the hearing. Topics included the lack of media coverage for BIPOC victims, data collection on cases and law enforcement resources for missing BIPOC cases....
Topics: ncmec, raskin, brown, foster, mr. wilkinson, kelly, maloney, baltimore, ms. wilson, washington, ms....
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7 7.0

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing to examine the confirmation process for presidential appointees and impact of delays and vacancies on government agencies. Witnesses offered several suggestions for improving the process including reducing the number of positions requiring Senate confirmation, streamlining the vetting of nominees, and incentivizing quicker nominations from the administration. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs...
Topics: biden, o'connell, mrs. simmons, obama, portman, trump, washington, white house, clinton, peters,...
Source: Comcast Cable

4 4.0

National Book Award-winning author Kevin Boyle provided a social and political history of the United States during the 1960s. This was a virtual event hosted by the National Archives in Washington, DC. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: chicago, connecticut, stella, cahill, estelle griswold, allison, washington, cahills, alison, kevin...
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Publishing industry news and insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured on C-SPAN's BookTV for the week of March 6. In this episode we talked with author Brad Meltzer. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: peter, brad meltzer, new york, dover, king, los angeles, luis rodriguez, kiddo, meltzer, cia, nola...
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First Ladies from Lady Bird Johnson to Melania Trump talked about the role of the First Lady, their time in the White House, and the issues important to them. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: jimmy, white house, georgia, carter, washington, betty, latin america, hitler, rosalyn carter,...
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Publishing industry news and insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured on C-SPAN's BookTV for the week of March 6. In this episode we talked with author Brad Meltzer. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: new york, peter, brad meltzer, dover, king, william barr, los angeles, luis rodriguez, kiddo,...
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Newly confirmed National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator Alan Davidson testified about efforts to expand broadband across the country before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee. Mr. Davidson spoke about how the NTIA plans to use funds from the infrastructure law in order to improve internet access. The administrator also responded to a variety of questions regarding an urban vs. rural divide, the "buy America" provision meant to decrease...
Topics: ntia, davidson, fcc, broadbent, ftc, mr. davidson, faa, florida, michigan, cia, biden, latta,...
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