Viewers responded via phone and electronic communications to the question, “Do political conventions matter?”

0 hours, 46 minutes | 191 Views

William Kristol talked about the latest developments in the presidential race, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He discussed Mr. Romney’s selection of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his running mate, the significance of prior running mates, Vice President Joe Biden, and Mitt Romney’s reluctance to release his tax returns.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 490 Views

Andrea Louise Campbell talked about her upcoming Foreign Affairs magazine piece in which she argued that the United States is under-taxed in comparison to other industrialized countries. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.

0 hours, 29 minutes | 724 Views

Sophia Nelson talked about her work at the Grio, an NBC News Web site focusing on stories and perspectives that the affect African-American community. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. She discussed the origins of the site’s name, the types of pieces she writes for Grio, and ways that the Romney campaign can appeal to African-American voters
This program was part of a “Washington Journal” series on reporters and writers from different online publications, both conservative and liberal in leaning.

0 hours, 35 minutes | 380 Views

President Obama spoke at a campaign event at Windham High School. 

0 hours, 32 minutes | 643 Views

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan spoke at a town hall meeting. Representative Ryan in his speech praised Mr. Romney’s business and political record, contrasting Mr. Romney’s economic proposals with President Obama’s agenda and history as president. Mr. Romney among his remarks said that among the things he would do if elected would be to implement trade policies that “crack down on cheaters like China,” improve schools, lower taxes and decrease regulations, and invest more in coal, gas, and nuclear energy. Among the topics they addressed during questions from attendees were the national debt, school loans, auditing the Federal Reserve, and handling the war in Afghanistan.

1 hours, 18 minutes | 4,941 Views

Secretary Clinton spoke about U.S.-South Africa relations. She reaffirmed the position of the U.S. in helping the African continent to reduce disease, poverty, and violent uprisings. She stressed the important partnership between the U.S. and South Africa in providing this relief to the continent.

0 hours, 41 minutes | 352 Views

Panelists talked about oil production and distribution in Iraq, as well as challenges facing the industry in post-war Iraq. Iraq’s crude oil production had been recovering, producing a significant jump in oil exports in 2012. And yet the growth in Iraq’s oil sector exacerbated longstanding challenges, aggravating tensions between the central government in Baghdad and the Kurds, as well as fostering accusations of patronage and corruption on both sides. Following their remarks they responded to questions from the audience.

0 hours, 44 minutes | 950 Views

President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions at the White House daily briefing. Topics included Syria’s potential use of chemical or biological weapons against rebel forces in the country, Mitt Romney’s tax returns, the recent increase of violence in Afghanistan, the economy, and a controversial campaign commercial produced by a super political action committee in support of the Obama campaign. In reference to U.S. Senate candidate and Representative Todd Akin’s (R-MO) remarks about “legitimate rape,” he said the “views expressed were offensive” and that “rape is rape.” President Obama replied when asked if the congressman should drop out of the race, “He was nominated by the Republicans in Missouri. I’ll let them sort that out.”

0 hours, 20 minutes | 17,386 Views

William Kristol talked about the latest developments in the presidential race, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He discussed Mr. Romney’s selection of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his running mate, the significance of prior running mates, Vice President Joe Biden, and Mitt Romney’s reluctance to release his tax returns.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.

0 hours, 31 minutes | 490 Views

Delegates talked about the language of the 2012 Republican National Convention platform and offered amendments to the document. During the first day they reviewed the agenda of the Economy, Jbbs, and Debt Committee. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, and Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee chaired the Platform Committee. Several members were not identified on screen.

1 hours, 23 minutes | 942 Views

Viewers responded via phone and electronic communications to the question, “Do political conventions matter?”

0 hours, 27 minutes | 191 Views

Delegates talked about the language of the 2012 Republican National Convention platform and offered amendments to the document. During the first day they reviewed the agenda of the Economy, Jbbs, and Debt Committee. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, and Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee chaired the Platform Committee. Several members were not identified on screen.

1 hours, 24 minutes | 395 Views

William Kristol talked about the latest developments in the presidential race, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He discussed Mr. Romney’s selection of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his running mate, the significance of prior running mates, Vice President Joe Biden, and Mitt Romney’s reluctance to release his tax returns.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.

0 hours, 31 minutes | 490 Views

Delegates talked about the language of the 2012 Republican National Convention platform and offered amendments to the document. During the first day they reviewed the agenda of the Economy, Jbbs, and Debt Committee. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, and Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee chaired the Platform Committee. Several members were not identified on screen.

1 hours, 41 minutes | 658 Views

President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions at the White House daily briefing. Topics included Syria’s potential use of chemical or biological weapons against rebel forces in the country, Mitt Romney’s tax returns, the recent increase of violence in Afghanistan, the economy, and a controversial campaign commercial produced by a super political action committee in support of the Obama campaign. In reference to U.S. Senate candidate and Representative Todd Akin’s (R-MO) remarks about “legitimate rape,” he said the “views expressed were offensive” and that “rape is rape.” President Obama replied when asked if the congressman should drop out of the race, “He was nominated by the Republicans in Missouri. I’ll let them sort that out.”

0 hours, 23 minutes | 17,386 Views

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan spoke at a town hall meeting. Representative Ryan in his speech praised Mr. Romney’s business and political record, contrasting Mr. Romney’s economic proposals with President Obama’s agenda and history as president. Mr. Romney among his remarks said that among the things he would do if elected would be to implement trade policies that “crack down on cheaters like China,” improve schools, lower taxes and decrease regulations, and invest more in coal, gas, and nuclear energy. Among the topics they addressed during questions from attendees were the national debt, school loans, auditing the Federal Reserve, and handling the war in Afghanistan.

1 hours, 9 minutes | 4,941 Views

Delegates talked about the language of the 2012 Republican National Convention platform and offered amendments to the document. During the first day they reviewed the agenda of the Economy, Jbbs, and Debt Committee. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, and Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee chaired the Platform Committee. Several members were not identified on screen.

1 hours, 16 minutes | 942 Views

President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions at the White House daily briefing. Topics included Syria’s potential use of chemical or biological weapons against rebel forces in the country, Mitt Romney’s tax returns, the recent increase of violence in Afghanistan, the economy, and a controversial campaign commercial produced by a super political action committee in support of the Obama campaign. In reference to U.S. Senate candidate and Representative Todd Akin’s (R-MO) remarks about “legitimate rape,” he said the “views expressed were offensive” and that “rape is rape.” President Obama replied when asked if the congressman should drop out of the race, “He was nominated by the Republicans in Missouri. I’ll let them sort that out.”

0 hours, 23 minutes | 17,386 Views

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan spoke at a town hall meeting. Representative Ryan in his speech praised Mr. Romney’s business and political record, contrasting Mr. Romney’s economic proposals with President Obama’s agenda and history as president. Mr. Romney among his remarks said that among the things he would do if elected would be to implement trade policies that “crack down on cheaters like China,” improve schools, lower taxes and decrease regulations, and invest more in coal, gas, and nuclear energy. Among the topics they addressed during questions from attendees were the national debt, school loans, auditing the Federal Reserve, and handling the war in Afghanistan.

1 hours, 9 minutes | 4,941 Views

William Kristol talked about the latest developments in the presidential race, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He discussed Mr. Romney’s selection of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his running mate, the significance of prior running mates, Vice President Joe Biden, and Mitt Romney’s reluctance to release his tax returns.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.

1 hours, 3 minutes | 490 Views

Delegates talked about the language of the 2012 Republican National Convention platform and offered amendments to the document. During the first day they reviewed the agenda of the Economy, Jbbs, and Debt Committee. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, and Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee chaired the Platform Committee. Several members were not identified on screen.

1 hours, 16 minutes | 942 Views

Delegates talked about the language of the 2012 Republican National Convention platform and offered amendments to the document. During the first day they reviewed the agenda of the Economy, Jbbs, and Debt Committee. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, and Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee chaired the Platform Committee. Several members were not identified on screen.

1 hours, 22 minutes | 395 Views

Delegates talked about the language of the 2012 Republican National Convention platform and offered amendments to the document. During the first day they reviewed the agenda of the Economy, Jbbs, and Debt Committee. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, and Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee chaired the Platform Committee. Several members were not identified on screen.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 658 Views

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan spoke at a town hall meeting. Representative Ryan in his speech praised Mr. Romney’s business and political record, contrasting Mr. Romney’s economic proposals with President Obama’s agenda and history as president. Mr. Romney among his remarks said that among the things he would do if elected would be to implement trade policies that “crack down on cheaters like China,” improve schools, lower taxes and decrease regulations, and invest more in coal, gas, and nuclear energy. Among the topics they addressed during questions from attendees were the national debt, school loans, auditing the Federal Reserve, and handling the war in Afghanistan.

1 hours, 9 minutes | 4,941 Views

President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions at the White House daily briefing. Topics included Syria’s potential use of chemical or biological weapons against rebel forces in the country, Mitt Romney’s tax returns, the recent increase of violence in Afghanistan, the economy, and a controversial campaign commercial produced by a super political action committee in support of the Obama campaign. In reference to U.S. Senate candidate and Representative Todd Akin’s (R-MO) remarks about “legitimate rape,” he said the “views expressed were offensive” and that “rape is rape.” President Obama replied when asked if the congressman should drop out of the race, “He was nominated by the Republicans in Missouri. I’ll let them sort that out.”

0 hours, 23 minutes | 17,386 Views

Clint Werner looks at the science and politics behind the medical marijuana movement (which he has been covering since 1996). So far, 16 states have approved using marijuana for medical purposes but the federal government continues to oppose these measures. Mr. Werner responded to questions from members of the audience at the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 2,437 Views

Doug Gansler talked about Internet privacy issues. Topics included location tracking, hacking, data safety, security breaches, and cyber bullying. Attorney General Gansler has made privacy in the digital era his focus as the new president of the National Association of Attorneys General.

0 hours, 29 minutes | 204 Views

Panelists talked about the need for increased public access to oral health care, and the relationship between dental problems and overall physical health. Some of the topics they discussed included resource sharing and collaboration between state Medicaid and other public programs, the costs associated with dental patients going to emergency rooms for treatment, and increasing the dental therapists, who are comparable to nurse practitioners. After their presentations, the participants answered questions from audience members.

1 hours, 34 minutes | 419 Views

Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) spoke to business leaders at the New England Council’s Politics and Eggs breakfast. Representative Van Hollen, who is the House Budget Committee ranking member, talked extensively about Mitt Romney’s vice presidential running mate, Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI), who chairs the Budget Committee, and Mitt Romney’s support of Representative Ryan’s plan for Medicare reform. Other topics included presidential campaign ads.

0 hours, 57 minutes | 128 Views

Panelists discussed the growing epidemic of childhood obesity and steps school can take to encourage children to practice healthy eating and exercise habits. Topics included healthy eating in school food, the importance of not using processed foods, adding and extending recess time, and urging children to make healthy choices. Additionally, they stressed that educators must find ways to get their children active rather than looking at computer screens all day.

0 hours, 58 minutes | 146 Views

Panelists talked about the effects of separating undocumented immigrants from their U.S. born-children. They focused on the Obama administration’s new initiative allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for work permits and protections from deportation if they are under the age of 30, and had entered the country under the age of 16. Applicants also had to have served in the military or graduated high school. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. The final portion of the question and answer session was edited due to technical difficulties.

1 hours, 9 minutes | 369 Views

Ross Perot talked about the leadership and character lessons learned from his life of business and public service. He told stories about people awarded the Medal of Honor.
This was a keynote address at the United States Air Force Academy’s 2012 National Character and Leadership Symposium.

0 hours, 46 minutes | 516 Views

Political experts talked about ideas to decrease congressional gridlock and disfunction in the American political system. They discussed campaign finance, the presidency, democracy, and the presidential-congressional separation-of-power system.

1 hours, 29 minutes | 182 Views

Former Senator and Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum spoke at the Young America’s Foundation’s annual National Conservative Student conference. He said the “future of the republic is at stake” in the 2012 presidential election and accused the Obama administration of attacking religious liberty and assaulting American heritage. Following his remarks, he took questions on a wide range of topics, such as same-sex marriage, welfare reform, and abortion.

1 hours, 10 minutes | 354 Views

John Pistole talked about security issues in aviation. He also responded to questions from the audience. 

1 hours, 11 minutes | 106 Views

Panelists talked about a new Center for Strategic and International Studies report, “The "U.S.-Japan Alliance Anchoring Stability in Asia.” They discussed Japan’s economic status, nuclear power and energy, national security, the country’s relations with China and North Korea, and other topics. Richard Armitage in his comments on the report said that the U.S.-Japan relations have drifted but remain stable. After their presentations, they answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 22 minutes | 1,224 Views

Sophia Nelson talked about her work at the Grio, an NBC News Web site focusing on stories and perspectives that the affect African-American community. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. She discussed the origins of the site’s name, the types of pieces she writes for Grio, and ways that the Romney campaign can appeal to African-American voters
This program was part of a “Washington Journal” series on reporters and writers from different online publications, both conservative and liberal in leaning.

0 hours, 35 minutes | 380 Views

Doug Gansler talked about Internet privacy issues. Topics included location tracking, hacking, data safety, security breaches, and cyber bullying. Attorney General Gansler has made privacy in the digital era his focus as the new president of the National Association of Attorneys General.

0 hours, 30 minutes | 204 Views

Panelists talked about business and government policies to spur job creation. Among the topics they addressed were education, changing immigration policy, and state incentives to attract businesses. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 4 minutes | 80 Views

Panelists talked about the factors contributing to the state of the economy, and the role of government, the private sector and academia in creating jobs. They also looked at the impact of past economic policies, and how the presidential candidates are addressing current economic conditions. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 32 minutes | 140 Views

Panelists talked about the effects of separating undocumented immigrants from their U.S. born-children. They focused on the Obama administration’s new initiative allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for work permits and protections from deportation if they are under the age of 30, and had entered the country under the age of 16. Applicants also had to have served in the military or graduated high school. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. The final portion of the question and answer session was edited due to technical difficulties.

0 hours, 57 minutes | 369 Views

Panelists talked about a new Center for Strategic and International Studies report, “The "U.S.-Japan Alliance Anchoring Stability in Asia.” They discussed Japan’s economic status, nuclear power and energy, national security, the country’s relations with China and North Korea, and other topics. Richard Armitage in his comments on the report said that the U.S.-Japan relations have drifted but remain stable. After their presentations, they answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 22 minutes | 1,224 Views

Panelists talked about business and government policies to spur job creation. Among the topics they addressed were education, changing immigration policy, and state incentives to attract businesses. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 80 Views

Panelists talked about the factors contributing to the state of the economy, and the role of government, the private sector and academia in creating jobs. They also looked at the impact of past economic policies, and how the presidential candidates are addressing current economic conditions. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 32 minutes | 140 Views

Panelists talked about the effects of separating undocumented immigrants from their U.S. born-children. They focused on the Obama administration’s new initiative allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for work permits and protections from deportation if they are under the age of 30, and had entered the country under the age of 16. Applicants also had to have served in the military or graduated high school. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. The final portion of the question and answer session was edited due to technical difficulties.

0 hours, 57 minutes | 369 Views

Witnesses testified about the student loan process and weaknesses in the manner loans had been administered under federal loan guarantee programs. Although private loans make up a small slice of the $1 trillion in outstanding student debt, a new report shows that these loans have the ability to harm credit and future financial security at a disproportionately high rate. A $5 billion industry just over a decade ago, the private student lending market ballooned to four times that size before the economic crisis hit. Government officials are calling on Congress to permit private student loans to be eliminated in bankruptcy.

1 hours, 39 minutes | 197 Views

Seventy-five years ago, aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan went missing over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to circumnavigate the globe. Dr. White Wallenborn has spent more than 50 years researching Amelia Earhart, and next on American History TV, he shares his updated findings on her life and disappearance. The Fauquier Heritage Institute hosted this hour and 20 minute event.

1 hours, 23 minutes | 817 Views

Panelists talked about oil production and distribution in Iraq, as well as challenges facing the industry in post-war Iraq. Iraq’s crude oil production had been recovering, producing a significant jump in oil exports in 2012. And yet the growth in Iraq’s oil sector exacerbated longstanding challenges, aggravating tensions between the central government in Baghdad and the Kurds, as well as fostering accusations of patronage and corruption on both sides. Following their remarks they responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 49 minutes | 950 Views

John Pistole talked about security issues in aviation. He also responded to questions from the audience. 

1 hours, 10 minutes | 106 Views

Journalist and community activist Jordan Flaherty made the keynote at the World Affairs Council of New Orleans annual dinner. He talked about digital activism and the future of journalism in the U.S. and responded to questions from the audience.

0 hours, 58 minutes | 103 Views

Witnesses testified about the student loan process and weaknesses in the manner loans had been administered under federal loan guarantee programs. Although private loans make up a small slice of the $1 trillion in outstanding student debt, a new report shows that these loans have the ability to harm credit and future financial security at a disproportionately high rate. A $5 billion industry just over a decade ago, the private student lending market ballooned to four times that size before the economic crisis hit. Government officials are calling on Congress to permit private student loans to be eliminated in bankruptcy.

1 hours, 39 minutes | 197 Views

Officers of technology companies discussed the impact and future of American technology on the world, including social media censorship in other countries and the use of Twitter during the XXX Olympiad. Walter Isaacson moderated.
This program of the Aspen Institute 19th Annual Summer Celebration Gala was held at the Greenwalk Pavilion.

1 hours, 6 minutes | 903 Views

Panelists talked about the status of and future of offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico following BP’s 2010 oil spill. Among other topics they discussed the drilling permit process, industry safety efforts, and future oil production projections. Michael Bromwich criticized Congress for failing to pass any drilling safety legislation since the oil spill. Steve LeVine predicted that the U.S. will be a net-exporter of oil and gas by 2020. After their remarks, they answered questions from audience members.

1 hours, 7 minutes | 316 Views

General Services Administration (GSA) officials testified on overspending at their agency, specifically on the spending of the November 2010 Federal Acquisitions Service Award Ceremony in Virginia and GSA expenses and executive bonuses. 

1 hours, 49 minutes | 428 Views

Financial investors and officials spoke about financial industry regulation, the state of the U.S. economy, and business practices within financial institutions. Among the issues the addressed were the effectiveness of Dodd-Frank financial regulation act and the Obama administration’s economic record. They responded to questions from the moderator and audience.

1 hours, 13 minutes | 175 Views

Education experts spoke about integrating technologies in schools and class curricula. Among the topics addressed were the impact of technology on education standards, distance learning programs, levels of individual instruction, and the costs of technology in schools.

0 hours, 49 minutes | 119 Views

Panelists talked about Colorado’s shifting political landscape, its diverse electorate, including the growing Hispanic population and increasing number of independent voters, as well as other issues that are making news in Colorado. They also talked about shifting demographics and policy debates might affect the outcome of the 2012 general elections. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 162 Views

Panelists spoke about environmental issues and sustainable development. They also talked about a recent United Nations summit that focused on building a green economy. They answered questions from the audience.

0 hours, 56 minutes | 66 Views

Panelists talked about the agriculture industry and the environment. Among the topics they addressed were resource management, food distribution, and hunger rates in various regions of the globe. They also focused on radical transformations needed to improve agricultural production, promoting sustainably, and best practices to build agricultural markets. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 12 minutes | 124 Views

Raj Date testified on the impact of the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law on consumer choice and access to credit. He emphasized the importance of public and industry feedback the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was seeking during the rule-making process. He also said that community banks had been pushed further and further towards the periphery of consumer finance in the U.S. He also acknowledged the concerns of small banks with regard to overburden regulations and compliance costs.

1 hours, 30 minutes | 737 Views

Dartmouth College hosted a discussion with retired Admiral William Fallon concerning U.S. interests and policy in the Middle East. Among the topics he addressed were the status of Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations, Iranian nuclear ambitions, and political uprisings in the Arab world. He also provided an historical perspective on conflict in the region and the U.S. role in the region over the past several decades. He responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 7 minutes | 269 Views

Panelists talked about Colorado’s shifting political landscape, its diverse electorate, including the growing Hispanic population and increasing number of independent voters, as well as other issues that are making news in Colorado. They also talked about shifting demographics and policy debates might affect the outcome of the 2012 general elections. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 162 Views

Panelists spoke about environmental issues and sustainable development. They also talked about a recent United Nations summit that focused on building a green economy. They answered questions from the audience.

0 hours, 56 minutes | 66 Views

Panelists talked about the agriculture industry and the environment. Among the topics they addressed were resource management, food distribution, and hunger rates in various regions of the globe. They also focused on radical transformations needed to improve agricultural production, promoting sustainably, and best practices to build agricultural markets. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 12 minutes | 124 Views

Raj Date testified on the impact of the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law on consumer choice and access to credit. He emphasized the importance of public and industry feedback the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was seeking during the rule-making process. He also said that community banks had been pushed further and further towards the periphery of consumer finance in the U.S. He also acknowledged the concerns of small banks with regard to overburden regulations and compliance costs.

1 hours, 30 minutes | 737 Views