The most popular events for the Washington Journal - History & Society Series http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=series&id=13 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 11:02:53 GMT Washington Journal - History & Society Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77480-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77480-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Dana Perino talked about her experiences in the White house and the transition from public service to private life. During her appearance she spoke about the state of the economy, saying that while the recession started during the Bush administration it deserved some credit for recent stock market gains. She also addressed several other topics including President Barack Obama's administration, President Bush's post-presidency, Vice President Cheney's relationship with President Bush, as well as her recent trip and work at an AIDS clinic in Africa. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284641-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284641-4 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Breitbart talked about his new book, [Righteous Indignation], and he responded to viewer phone calls and electronic communications. In his book he examines his transformation from a liberal to a self-described "conservative cultural warrior," perpetually in battle with members of the mainstream media. He also discussed his belief that a liberal bias pervades U.S. news outlets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299376-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299376-5 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Bob Woodward, author of [Obama's Wars], talked about President Obama's direction of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq during his first 18 months in the White House. Topics included the president's deliberations over whether to send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, the issues faced by administration officials, and the conflicts between people in several key positions. Mr. Woodward also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Clips were shown of Mr. Woodward speaking October 7, 2010, on the "Charlie Rose Show," in 1994 about the working relationship between President Clinton and Vice President Gore, and in 2007 about President George W. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295890-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295890-5 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Andrew McCarthy talked from New York City about his book, [The Grand Jihad: How Islam and the Left Sabotage America] (Encounter Books, 2010), and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. McCarthy believes the real threat to the U.S. is the forces of Islam. He argues that both the the U.S. government and the American left actively suppress awareness of the jihadist ideology that he claims dictates that they conquer America. He says the Islamist forces have collaborated with the American left to undermine U.S. national security and constitutional democracy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293910-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293910-6 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Grover Norquist provided a conservative perspective on the Obama administration's fiscal, taxation and spending policies so far. He talked about the Republican Party's response to it, alternatives that they have proposed, and recent issues concerning the Republican Party. Mr. Norquist responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284619-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284619-5 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Chip Reid talked about the previous night's press conference by President Obama, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. He also addressed the issue of whether he knew in advance that he would be called on to ask a question. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284843-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284843-5 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Richard Norton Smith talked about the updated version of the book [Who's Buried in Grant's Tomb: A Tour of Presidential Gravesites], published that day by PublicAffairs. The book is a comprehensive guide to the final resting places of U.S. presidents. Mr. Norton is a contributor to the book as is fellow presidential historian Douglas Brinkely. The main author is Brian Lamb. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292011-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292011-6 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Larry Klayman talked by video uplink from New York City about his book [Whores: Why and How I Came to Fight the Establishment] (New Chapter Publisher; October 15, 2009). In his book he expresses his views on what he sees as corruption, abuse and lapsed ethics in the U.S. government, judiciary, and the media. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Included in program ID 289995-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289512-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289512-6 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Quinn talked about headline news stories and about her article in the [Washington Post] titled, "Not in Their Back Yard." She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/114614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/114614-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich talked about his book, [To Save America: Stopping Obama's Secular-Socialist Machine] (Regnery Press; May 17, 2010). In the book he assesses the Obama administration's performance thus far and his plan to stop what he terms a socialist agenda. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications and discussed the news of the week, 2010 midterm politics, and the congressional agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293642-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293642-4 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Ann Coulter discussed her latest book, [Mugged: Racial Demagoguery from the Seventies to Obama] which "explodes the self-made liberal myth of liberals and liberalism as heroes in the American civil rights movement." She also shared her views of the presidential race, and responded to phone calls and electronic communications from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308633-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308633-3 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Gordon Goldstein talked by remote access from New York City about his book [Lessons in Disaster: McGeorge Bundy and the Path to War in Vietnam] (Times Books, November 11, 2008; Holt Paperbacks, reprint edition, September 1, 2009). He talked about lessons learned from Vietnam and the current situation in Afghanistan. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The program began with a clip from September 30, 2009, of White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answering a question about Mr. Goldstein's book being read by members of the administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289314-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289314-4 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT David Lesch talked about the future of Syria and its President Assad, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. Topics included Syrian opposition groups, U.S. policy toward the country, President Assad's personality and background, and some of the other influential leaders in Syria. Professor Lesch, one of very few in the West who have met Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, is the author of [Syria: The Fall of the House of Assad], a book about President Assad's deteriorating regime and what could be next for Syria and the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308356-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308356-4 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mark Halperin and John Heilemann talked about their book about the 2008 presidential election campaigns, [Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime] (Harper; January 11, 2010). Various video clips of campaign events were shown in the background as they talked about behind-the-scenes activities of the campaigns. They also talked about the impact of the book on politics and policy in Washington, D.C., and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291439-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291439-6 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments the question, "State of the Union 2010: pessimistic or optimistic?" Jon Cohen talked by telephone about a new poll conducted by [The Washington Post], the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, and Harvard University's School of Public Health on the political landscape during President Obama's first year in office. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed Sunday morning shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291590-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291590-2 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Michelle Malkin talked about her book, [Culture of Corruption: Obama and His Team of Tax Cheats, Crooks, and Cronies] (Regnery Publishing; July 27, 2009). In her book she asserts that the era of hope and change died within six months because the people behind it are corrupt. She calls the first lady and vice president the largest beneficiaries of corporate world nepotism, even while deploring the very culture behind their own success. Ms. Malkin explores the alleged secrets administration officials are hiding and investigates the growing list of unaccountable czars in the White House. Ms. Malkin talked about the Obama administration, health care, ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now), and how the Obama administration makes appointments to key administration posts. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288144-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288144-5 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mark Knoller, participating from the White House lawn, talked about the Friday evening and Saturday morning meetings of White House and cabinet staffs, as the Obama administration marks its first six months. Knoller also gave a brief tour of the area on the White House lawn, Stonehedge, where the news media has their stakeout position. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288144-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288144-6 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Paul Krugman talked about his new book, [End This Depression Now!], and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Krugman said in the interview that "bad thinking and political deadlock among our elite is keeping millions of millions of Americans in a state of desperation." Topics included his choice of "depression" over "recession" in the title of his book, the economy and austerity measures in European Union countries, health care costs, and the economic stimulus passed by Congress in 2009. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305879-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305879-4 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Pat Buchanan talked about the Republican presidential candidates, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included approaches to the corporate tax rate some of his personal political and social beliefs, upcoming primaries in Arizona and Michigan, his thoughts on the general election, and his book, [Suicide of a Superpower: Will America Survive to 2025?] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304582-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304582-4 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Matthew Aid talked about the history of the National Security Agency, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Aid is the author of [The Secret Sentry: The Untold History of the National Security Agency] (Bloomsbury Press; June 9, 2009). This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series of interviews during the month of August with authors of recently released books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288580-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288580-4 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Joe Madison and Mychal Massie provided African American perspectives on the Obama Administration's first week in office, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Each talked about how he feels President Obama should deal with Hamas, Israel and Palestinian issues, plans to close Guantanamo Bay, and urban American children and other issues in the African American community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283770-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283770-4 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT David Abshire talked about the history of executive orders, laws made by the president that bypassing Congress. At the time of this program, President Obama had begun to use executive orders because of the divided state of Congress. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302756-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302756-6 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT David Limbaugh talked about his book, [Crimes Against Liberty: An Indictment of President Barack Obama]. Mr. Limbaugh argued that the Obama administration was encroaching upon individuals rights. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295522-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295522-5 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Mann and Norm Ornstein talked about their book, [It's Even Worse Than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided with the New Politics of Extremism.] In the book they examined the adversarial partisan behavior of Washington, D.C., policy makers that has left a majority-rule system dysfunctional. They placed much of the blame on Republican Party ideological extremism. Mr. Ornstein said in the interview that Democrats were not lacking blame for the situation. However, he also said Democrats were willing to work with President George W. Bush despite the contentious 2000 election and the Supreme Court decision on [Gore v. Bush]. In contrast, he cited Robert Draper's book that told of tea party movement Republican leaders meeting the night of President Obama's inauguration and agreeing to oppose anything the president proposed. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN's Nancy Calo read headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306130-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306130-3 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley talked by video uplink from Boston, Massachusetts, about the current administration and compared it to past presidents and their administrations. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292091-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292091-3 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Grosse discussed the life of Arthur Dulles and his contribution to the development of CIA from Post World War II and into the Cold War era. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169687-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169687-4 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Bob Woodward talked about his new book, [The Price of Politics]. The book chronicles the inside story of President Obama and Congress' efforts to reach an agreement on raising the debt ceiling, tax policy, and budget cuts. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Woodward said he concluded in the book that all participants shared blame for pushing the problem off until after the 2012 election, but also that, "The president is the one who has to work his will or find a way to do that. In this case he did not." C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308113-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308113-4 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Jean Sasson talked by remote access from Atlanta about her book, [Growing Up bin Laden: Osama's Wife and Son Take Us Inside Their Secret World] (St. Martin's Press; October 27, 2009). Written in cooperation with Osama bin Laden's first wife, Najwa, and his fourth son, Omar, the book takes an inside look at Osama bin Ladens' family life and transformation into a terrorist leader. Ms. Sasson talked about how she came to write this book due to the access they allowed her. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Jean Sasson is the author of several books, including [Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia] and [Mayada, Daughter of Iraq: One Woman's Survival Under Saddam Hussein]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289658-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289658-9 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Michael Kranish talked from Boston about his book, [The Real Romney], a biography of Republican 2012 presidential nomination candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. The book is based on more than five years of reporting and hundreds of interviews. It explores Mr. Romney's childhood in Bloomfield, Michigan, and as the son of the governor of Michigan, and his formative years, which included his Mormon missionary work in France. The author also explores Mr. Romney's professional and political career, which included a tenure at investment firm Bain Capital, leadership of the 2002 Winter Olympics, and his governorship of Massachusetts. Topics included Mr. Romney's personal life and public persona. Campaign video clips were shown in the background as Mr. Kranish responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303799-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303799-5 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hitchens discussed his new book [No One Left To Lie To]. The book focused on the moral failure of the Clinton presidency and how he has affected the nature of the presidency. It was critical of the moral choices that President Clinton had made. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122916-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122916-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Ed Schultz talked from New York City about his latest book, [Killer Politics: How Big Money and Bad Politics Are Destroying the Great American Middle Class] (Hyperion, 2010), and political news of the day. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294205-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294205-6 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Gretchen Morgenson talked about her new book, co-authored with Joshua Rosen, [Reckless Endangerment]. The book examines the causes and players involved in the 2008 financial crisis and the prevention of future economic collapse. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300136-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300136-5 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Fred Thompson talked about his memoir, [Teaching the Pig to Dancd], his memoir, Republican party politic,s and the midterm elections. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293777-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293777-6 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Robert Draper talked about his book, [Do Not Ask What Good We Do: Inside the House of Representative], and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The book goes behind-the-scenes of the 112th Congress following the 2010 midterm elections. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305720-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305720-3 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In honor of Veteran's Day, Duncan Hunter talked about U.S. military policy, focusing on Iraq. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Former Representative Hunter supported the invasion of Iraq and chaired the House Armed Services Committee from 2003-2006. He is the author of the book, [Victory in Iraq: How America Won]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296530-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296530-4 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Willie Waffle talked about, among other topics, how the movie ratings system came about, how movies get their ratings, the impact on American culture and the disparities in the rating system. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. This program was part of a week-long series examining major events from 1968 and how they have impacted today's society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205348-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205348-4 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Graham Allison talked about the 50th Anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis and the lessons learned from that could be applied to the current global environment. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308808-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308808-5 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Caldicott talked about her book [The New Nuclear Danger: George W. Bush's Military-Industrial Complex], published by New Press. She discussed the nuclear weapons still in existence, plans for disarmament, and near catastrophic accidents which have occurred. She responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182008-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182008-4 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Michael Swetnam talked about President Obama's expected announcement later in the day of his nominations of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director Leon Panetta to replace retiring Defense Secretary Robert Gates and General David Petraeus to head the CIA. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. President Obama was also expected to replace General Petraeus with Lieutenant General John Allen as Afghanistan commander, and name Ryan Crocker as the new U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299235-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299235-5 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT William Leuchtenburg talked about the political career and presidential tenure of Herbert Hoover. Professor Leuchtenburg discussed the Hoover presidency, the 1929 stock market crash, and the great depression, and how that period relates to the present. He is the author of [Herbert Hoover: The 31st President, 1929-1933], a part of the American Presidents Series from Times Books. A clip of a President Hoover biography, from C-SPAN's "American Presidents" series, was shown. This was the third of a week long series, running in conjunction with C-SPAN's White House Week, looking at past presidents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282912-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282912-8 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Edward Nixon talked about the book he wrote with co-author Karen Olson, [The Nixons: A Family Portrait] (Book Publishers Network; March 2, 2009). In his book the younger brother of former president Richard Nixon provides an inside look at the only U.S. president to resign the office. He also shares pieces of the Nixon family life previously unrevealed to the public. Mr. Nixon reacted to video clips of Richard Nixon's August 9, 1968, speech accepting the presidential nomination; President Nixon's farewell to the staff in the White House on August 9, 1974; President Ford's pardon speech on September 8, 1974; and former President Nixon's "Booknotes" interview on February 4, 1992. Other video clips were shown in the background. Photographs were also shown. Mr. Nixon responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Nixon is chairman of Pyron Solar Advisory Board in San Diego. Edward Nixon has served as an adviser to companies in field of earth science. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285491-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285491-4 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Alan Simpson (R-WY), who co-chaired President Obama's National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, talked about the fiscal year 2013 budget proposal, and Congress agreeing to extend the Social Security payroll tax cut. He also discussed his new biography, [Shooting from the Lip: The Life of Senator Al Simpson]. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The program began with a clip of Mr. Simpson at a book party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304480-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304480-5 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Arlen Specter talked about his new book, [Life Among the Cannibals], and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He discussed the title of his book, his thoughts on dysfunction in the Senate and Congress overall, why he switched from Republican to Democrat in 2009, the tea party, the 2012 elections, and other topics. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305044-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305044-3 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Chris Hayes talked about his new book, [Twilight of the Elites: America After Meritocracy]. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Hayes asserts in the book that the meritocratic system upon which the nation depends is fatally flawed, creating a ruling elite that is no longer functional. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. Chris Hayes participated from New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306916-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306916-4 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) talked about his book [While America Sleeps: A Wake-up Call for the Post-9/11 Era], which looks at institutional failures, both domestic and abroad, leading up to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He also discussed the presidential election, President Obama's re-election chances, and the impact of super PACs and unregulated campaign money in the election cycle. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Feingold participated from the studio at Pace University in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304582-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304582-5 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Nelson discussed the JFK Assassination Review final report. She was a member of the JFK Records Review Board authorized by the JFK Records Review Act of 1992. She explained that the Oliver Stone movie about the President Kennedy assassination investigation proved to many Americans that there had been a conspiracy and a coverup. Therefore, Congress passed the legislation in 1992, and the Board sought to open every possible record pertaining to the Warren Commission investigation. Professor Nelson also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112820-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Today is President's Day. Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. On the 100th anniversary of Frederick Douglass's death, Mr. Clark was interviewed from the Douglass home in Anacostia, Virginia. In the federal budget segment, Mr. Hebert reviewed the Interior Department budget proposal. Mr. Voss described the new Frederick Douglass exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery. Mr. Landrigan talked about the atmosphere in New Hampshire one year before the presidential primaries there. Former HEW Secretary Califano talked about his new book, [Radical Surgery: What's Next for America's Health Care?] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63437-1 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT David Corn talked about the policy initiatives, debates, and inner workings of the Obama administration since the 2010 midterm elections. Mr. Corn spoke with administration officials to gain insight into the operations of the Oval Office for his book and detailed the events that shaped the political landscape over the last two years. Topics he discussed included the Arab Spring, the killing of Osama Bin Laden, and the summer 2011 debates over taxes and the debt ceiling. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A video clip was shown of Richard Cordray being interviewed on March 23, 2013, for the "Newsmakers" program. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305087-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305087-5 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Barkun talked via video link from Syracuse, New York, about conspiracy theories. Among the subjects addressed were subcultures, the Illuminati, Skull and Bones, and a New World Order. Mr. Barkun also talked about the origins of and belief in conspiracy theories, and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. Mr. Barkun is the author of [A Culture of Conspiracy: Apocalyptic Visions in Contemporary America], published by University of California Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180937-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180937-2 Sat, 28 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT