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5:00 am MT Approx. 46 min. LIVE Open Phones Unidentified Speaker; Robb Harleston Telephone lines were open for comments on the impact of online political activism. Telephone lines were open for comments on the impact of online political activism. 4:33 am MT Approx. 38 min. Fraud Against the Elderly Panelists talked about frauds perpetrated against the elderly. Topics included the most ... Panelists talked about frauds perpetrated against the elderly. Topics included the most common types of scams being directed at the elderly and the challenges involved in preventing and prosecuting these scams.
This was part of a Justice Department summit on consumer protection issues. 		6:01 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Harold Moore Oral History Interview, Part 2 Harold Moore; Unidentified Speaker; Richard Verrone Lieutenant General Harold Moore (Ret.) talked about the November 1965 battle of the Ia Drang ... Lieutenant General Harold Moore (Ret.) talked about the November 1965 battle of the Ia Drang Valley in Vietnam. It was the first full-scale battle between U.S. troops and the People’s Army of Vietnam, and soon after these battles the Vietnamese communist forces began engaging in guerrilla warfare. Then Lieutenant Colonel Moore was the commanding officer on the ground with the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment. He reflected on the nature of war and leadership, and shared recollections of the battle that he knew would reverberate in Washington, D.C., and Hanoi. Topics included freedom of the press during wartime.
He was interviewed by Richard Verrone on November 10, 2005, while in Washington, D.C., at a 40th anniversary reunion for veterans of the battle of the Ia Drang Valley.
This is the second of two parts of the interview.
5:49 am MT Approx. 42 min. LIVE Jobs and Unemployment Robb Harleston; Danielle Kurtzleben; Unidentified Speaker Danielle Kurtzleben talked about the latest unemployment numbers for February 2012, which remained ... Danielle Kurtzleben talked about the latest unemployment numbers for February 2012, which remained at 8.3 percent. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the variables that go into calculating the rate, the number jobs created, jobs in the manufacturing sector, and the health of the overall economy. 5:12 am MT Approx. 17 min. Tax Fraud Michael Bresnick; Sallie Cooper; Carol Ide Panelists talked about common tax fraud schemes. They focused on Internal Revenue Service ... Panelists talked about common tax fraud schemes. They focused on Internal Revenue Service efforts to deter these scams.
This was part of a Justice Department summit on consumer protection issues. 		7:11 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 59 min. Birth of the Civil Rights Movement in Maryland A discussion was held of the civil rights movement in Maryland, with personal stories from ... A discussion was held of the civil rights movement in Maryland, with personal stories from individuals who took part in some of the earliest civil rights protests in Baltimore. Participants included the first African American admitted to the University of Maryland School of Nursing and a participant in one of the first sit-ins in the nation, held at Baltimore’s Read’s Drugstore in 1955. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Seen & Heard: Maryland’s Civil Rights Era in Photographs and Oral Histories” was an event to celebrate the Paul Henderson Photograph Collection and the McKeldin-Jackson Oral History Project at the Maryland Historical Society.
6:34 am MT Approx. 44 min. LIVE State of Black America Report Robb Harleston; Marc Morial; Unidentified Speaker Marc Morial discussed the findings of the National Urban League’s State of Black America ... Marc Morial discussed the findings of the National Urban League’s State of Black America report and what it means for the U.S. socially, politically, and economically. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the recent new voting identification state laws in various states, and the 2012 elections, 5:29 am MT Approx. 30 min. Business Opportunity Scams Panelists talked about specific types of financial fraud schemes. Topics included enforcement ... Panelists talked about specific types of financial fraud schemes. Topics included enforcement measures and recommendations for improved consumer protection programs. They responded to questions from the audience.
This was part of a Justice Department summit on consumer protection issues. 		9:12 am MT Approx. 46 min. George Washington After Yorktown Robert Brink; William Fowler; Unidentified Speaker William Fowler talked about his book, American Crisis: George Washington and the Dangerous Two ... William Fowler talked about his book, American Crisis: George Washington and the Dangerous Two Years After Yorktown, 1781-1783. In the book the author details General George Washington’s struggles as he dealt with an ineffective Congress and a Continental Army on the verge of mutiny. He responded to a question from a member of the audience.
This was part of the Author Series Programs at the Social Law Library.
7:21 am MT Approx. 38 min. LIVE Stephen Vladeck on Espionage Act Unidentified Speaker; Stephen Vladeck; Robb Harleston Stephen Vladek talked about the Espionage Act of 1917 which was designed to punish Americans who ... Stephen Vladek talked about the Espionage Act of 1917 which was designed to punish Americans who “gave aid to our enemies.” The law has also been applied to whistleblowers who reveal sensitive government information to the public or the press. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. 6:01 am MT Approx. 45 min. Shooting from the Lip: Book Party A book party was held at the Jefferson Hotel for the publication of Shooting from the Lip: The ... A book party was held at the Jefferson Hotel for the publication of Shooting from the Lip: The Life of Senator Al Simpson, written by Donald Hardy. Senator Simpson was shown mingling with the guests. Then Mr. Hardy, Senator Simpson’s former press secretary and chief of staff, talked about writing the book and the total access that he had to Senator Simpson’s papers. Senator Simpson also talked about the book and about his life. He told stories about the author, the late Senator Ted Kennedy, and about some of the guests, including former Vice President and Mrs. Cheney, former Secretary Mineta, Librarian of Congress Billington, and Representative Dingell. 10:00 am MT Approx. 56 min. Book Discussion on Brotherhood of the Bomb Gregg Herken; Unidentified Speaker Mr. Herken talked about his book, Brotherhood of the Bomb: The Tangled Lives and Loyalties ... Mr. Herken talked about his book, Brotherhood of the Bomb: The Tangled Lives and Loyalties of Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest Lawrence, and Edward Teller, published by Henry Holt and Company. He discussed the backgrounds and relationships of the three physicists who were responsible for the creation of the atomic bombs dropped over Japan during WW II. Mr. Herken showed slides of the three scientists and their colleagues during the developmental stages of the atomic bomb and cyclotrons in Berkeley, California. He also responded to questions from members of the audience.
8:03 am MT Approx. 2 hr. 31 min. Violence and Political Unrest in Syria Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Martin Dempsey testified on the violence ... Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Martin Dempsey testified on the violence in Syria. Several committee members pressed for military action against the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Secretary Panetta and General Dempsey said that the Pentagon is reviewing its options, but the situation in Syria is much more complicated than Libya and that an international consensus would be required before any military strikes. Secretary Panetta also told the committee that the unrest in Syria has weakened Iran’s position in the region. Both witnesses confirmed that Iran is supplying the Assad regime with weapons and other assistance. 6:47 am MT Approx. 11 min. Book Discussion on Right Angle Sharron Angle; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Former Nevada State Representative Sharron Angle talked about her book Right Angle: One ... Former Nevada State Representative Sharron Angle talked about her book Right Angle: One Woman’s Journey to Reclaim the Constitution. She discussed conservative issues and her challenge to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) for his Senate seat.
She was interviewed while at the Conservative Political Action Conference, held February 9-11, 2012, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. 		10:59 am MT Approx. 57 min. Early American Material Culture David Jaffee; Unidentified Speaker David Jaffee talked about the new culture of domestic consumption embraced by nineteenth century, ... David Jaffee talked about the new culture of domestic consumption embraced by nineteenth century, middle-class Americans as they began displaying locally-produced decorative objects such as clocks, books, portraits, and furniture in their homes. Topics included the role of provincial artisans during this shift from a pre-industrial society to a more material culture. After his illustrated presentation, Mr. Jaffee responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Learning to Look at Early American Material Culture” was a program of the American Antiquarian Society, held in Antiquarian Hall in Worcester, Mass.
11:59 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Federal Emergency Management Agency Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Disaster response leaders testified on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) fiscal year ... Disaster response leaders testified on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) fiscal year 2013 budget. FEMA requested $10 billion in discretionary spending, a 6% reduction over 2012. Witnesses focused on disaster relief and the impact of recent tornadoes across the Midwest and South. Representatives from local and state emergency agencies testified about federal grant programs and the needs of first responders. 7:00 am MT Approx. 2 hr. 59 min. In Depth with Randall Kennedy Randall Kennedy; Unidentified Speaker; Peter Slen Randall Kennedy talked about his life, work, and career. A Rhodes Scholar, he served as a law ... Randall Kennedy talked about his life, work, and career. A Rhodes Scholar, he served as a law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and is currently a professor at Harvard Law School. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
A video clip was shown of Professor Kennedy talking about his book Interracial Intimacies in 2003.
Randall Kennedy is the author of five books: Race, Crime and the Law (1997); Nigger: The Strange Career of a Troublesome Word (2002); Interracial Intimacies: Sex, Marriage, Identity and Adoption (2003); Sellout: The Politics of Racial Betrayal (2008); and The Persistence of the Color Line: Racial Politics and the Obama Presidency (2011). 		11:59 am MT Approx. 57 min. Q&A with Michael Korda Michael Korda; Brian Lamb; Unidentified Speaker Micahel Korda was interviewed about his book, Ike: An American Hero, published by ... Micahel Korda was interviewed about his book, Ike: An American Hero, published by HarperCollins. The book covers the military and presidential career of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Mr. Korda also talked about his experiences at Simon and Schuster, where he began working as an assistant editor in 1958 and became editor in chief 10 years later. He stepped down as the publishing firm’s top editor in 2005, but continues to edit the works of several authors including David McCullough, Larry McMurtry, and Mary Higgins Clark.
1:03 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming Deming Chen; Unidentified Speaker Chinese Commerce Minister Chen spoke to reporters and answered questions about a number of issues ... Chinese Commerce Minister Chen spoke to reporters and answered questions about a number of issues including trade relations with the U.S., Arab countries, and the European Union. This is a one hour portion of a logner news conference and was courtesy of China Central Television. 10:00 am MT Approx. 57 min. Book Discussion on Game Change A panel discussion was held on the film adaptation of John Heilemann and Mark Halperin’s ... A panel discussion was held on the film adaptation of John Heilemann and Mark Halperin’s book on the 2008 presidential election, Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime. The panelists included the authors of the book, the screenwriter and the director who produced the film, and Steve Schmidt, who was a chief strategist for the Republican 2008 presidential campaign. The panel was moderated by Maggie Haberman and Mike Allen. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. The film, which focused on the selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as the vice presidential running mate for Senator John McCain, was previewed the previous evening in New York City and at the Newseum. It would premiere on HBO the next evening.
This event at the Newseum was sponsored by Politico, HBO, and the Motion Picture Association of America. 		1:00 pm MT Approx. 30 min. Tour of the First Ladies Exhibit at the Smithsonian Greta Brawner; Lisa Graddy; Unidentified Speaker The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has been exhibiting gowns and china of ... The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has been exhibiting gowns and china of the first ladies since 1913. Current exhibit curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy discussed the history of the tradition, how the exhibits have changed over time, and the shifting roles of the first lady in United States history. She gave a tour of the latest gallery, “The First Ladies,” which opened November 19, 2011. The exhibit focused on four first ladies, Dolley Madison, Mary Lincoln, Edith Roosevelt, and Lady Bird Johnson, as examples of their times. Video clips were shown in the background of first ladies Laura Bush and Michelle Obama presenting their gowns to the Smithsonian, and of several first ladies at inaugural balls.
2:10 pm MT Approx. 2 hr. 10 min. Cybersecurity and Communications Networks Wireless communications executives testified on cybersecurity for communication ... Wireless communications executives testified on cybersecurity for communication networks. Panelists warned Congress against mandating regulation but encouraged more information sharing between government and industry. They also touched on a number of challenges they faced including “bots,” malware, and APTs or advanced persistent threats. 10:59 am MT Approx. 29 min. Book Discussion on King Larry: The Life and Ruins of a Billionaire Genius James Scurlock; Unidentified Speaker James Scurlock recounts the life of Larry Hillblom, co-founder of DHL shipping company, who ... James Scurlock recounts the life of Larry Hillblom, co-founder of DHL shipping company, who disappeared in 1995 off the coast of Anatahan in the Western Pacific. Mr. Hillblom, raised on a peach farm near Fresno, California, co-founded DHL in 1969, just months after graduating from the University of California Berkeley’s School of Law. Twelve years later, Mr. Hillblom moved to the Mariana Islands, a tax haven and U.S. territory in the Western Pacific. There he became a Supreme Court justice who re-drafted the island’s real-estate laws and tax codes. Larry Hillblom’s estate, valued at nearly a billion dollars, has been disputed by numerous parties since his disappearance. James Scurlock responded to questions from members of the audience at BookPeople in Austin, Texas. 1:31 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Understanding Richard Nixon's Domestic Policy A panel discussion on President Richard Nixon’s domestic policies focused on his economic ... A panel discussion on President Richard Nixon’s domestic policies focused on his economic and environmental policies. Other topics included the administration’s civil rights record as well as the expansion of the White House staff and its authority during the Nixon years. Mindy Farmer moderated. After all the panelists made their presentations, they responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Domestic Policy” was a panel of the symposium, “Understanding Richard Nixon and His Era.” The first scholarly conference held by the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, it was co-sponsored by the University of Virginia’s Miller Center of Public Affairs.
4:21 pm MT Approx. 4 min. Weekly Presidential Address Barack Obama President Obama spoke about the state of the economy in his weekly address from a manufacturing ... President Obama spoke about the state of the economy in his weekly address from a manufacturing plant in Virginia. 11:29 am MT Approx. 1 min. LIVE 2012 Tucson Festival of Books Saturday Introduction Live scenes of the 2012 Tucson Festival of Books were shown as the Saturday schedule of live ... Live scenes of the 2012 Tucson Festival of Books were shown as the Saturday schedule of live on-air and online coverage by Book TV was announced. 2:33 pm MT Approx. 10 min. The Louisiana Hayride Unidentified Speaker; Margaret Warwick Maggie Warwick talked about the history of The Louisiana Hayride as she gave a tour of the ... Maggie Warwick talked about the history of The Louisiana Hayride as she gave a tour of the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. The auditorium was the home of this radio and later television country music show broadcast that had its heyday from 1948-1960. The program helped to launch the careers of some of the greatest names in American country and western music, including Elvis Presley. Many audio clips were played.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Shreveport, Louisiana, on February 6-9 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2.
4:26 pm MT Approx. 6 min. Weekly Republican Address Jack Dalrymple; Unidentified Speaker Governor Dalrymple spoke about energy policy and job creation during the weekly Republican ... Governor Dalrymple spoke about energy policy and job creation during the weekly Republican address. 11:30 am MT Approx. 58 min. LIVE Book Discussion on Constitution 3.0: Freedom and Technological Change Toni Massaro; Jeffrey Rosen; Unidentified Speaker Jeffrey Rosen talked about the book he co-edited with Benjamin Wittes Constitution 3.0: Freedom ... Jeffrey Rosen talked about the book he co-edited with Benjamin Wittes Constitution 3.0: Freedom and Technological Change. It explores the technological challenges to free speech to privacy. He was interviewed by Toni Massaro and responded to questions from members of the audience.
“The Supreme Court: The Innermost Chambers” was a program at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona. 		2:45 pm MT Approx. 49 min. Owen Lovejoy and the Underground Railroad Owen Muelder talked about Owen Lovejoy, a Republican U.S. Congressman from Illinois who served ... Owen Muelder talked about Owen Lovejoy, a Republican U.S. Congressman from Illinois who served from 1857 until his death in 1864. He was an abolitionist who openly used his home in Princeton, Illinois, as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Mr. Muelder responded to questions from members of the audience.
This was a noon meeting of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society commemorating African American History Month was held in the Rayburn House Office Building. It was co-sponsored by the Illinois State Society of Washington, D.C. and the Knox College Alumni Association of Washington, D.C.
4:33 pm MT Approx. 25 min. The Communicators with Senators Joe Lieberman and Susan Collins Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Members Joe Lieberman (I-CT) and Susan Collins ... Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Members Joe Lieberman (I-CT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) talked about their cyber security bill. They also discussed the nature of cyber threats, and the differences between their bill and the bill backed by Senator John McCain and several Senate Republicans. 12:29 pm MT Approx. 21 min. Book Discussion on Let This Voice Be Heard Maurice Jackson; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Maurice Jackson talked about his biography of abolitionist Anthony Benezet, Let This Voice Be ... Maurice Jackson talked about his biography of abolitionist Anthony Benezet, Let This Voice Be Heard: Anthony Benezet, Father of Atlantic Abolitionism.
The interview, part of Book TV’s college series, was recorded at Georgetown University. 		3:35 pm MT Approx. 16 min. Civil War Medicine Unidentified Speaker; Marty Young Marty Young talked about the state of medical science during the Civil War era. He displayed ... Marty Young talked about the state of medical science during the Civil War era. He displayed typical surgical tools, medicines, and other items used by doctors and surgeons of that time in the doctor’s office of the Pioneer Heritage Center at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. 
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Shreveport, Louisiana, on February 6-9 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2.
5:01 pm MT Approx. 58 min. Counter Terrorism and Aviation Security John Pistole; Unidentified Speaker John Pistole talked about changes at the Transportation Security Administration since the ... John Pistole talked about changes at the Transportation Security Administration since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He also responded to questions from the audience. 1:00 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. LIVE Forensic Science Panel Authors talked about their books about historic true crimes and the birth of forensic ... Authors talked about their books about historic true crimes and the birth of forensic science. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. James Cornell moderated.
“Hot Crime, Hard Science: Forensic Nonfiction” was a panel at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona. 		3:53 pm MT Approx. 6 min. James Madison's Slaves Preview A portion of a tour given by Matthew Reeves, director of archaeology at James Madison’s ... A portion of a tour given by Matthew Reeves, director of archaeology at James Madison’s Montpelier, of an archaeology project the enslaved communities at James Madison’s Montpelier.
6:01 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. National Press Foundation's 29th Annual Awards Dinner The National Press Foundation held its 29th annual awards dinner. Google CEO Eric Schmidt ... The National Press Foundation held its 29th annual awards dinner. Google CEO Eric Schmidt spoke about the future of wireless access. 2:01 pm MT Approx. 11 min. Bookhouse Edward Hughes; Natalie Hughes; Unidentified Speaker Natalie and Edward Hughes talked about their used book store. Natalie and Edward Hughes talked about their used book store. 4:00 pm MT Approx. 29 min. The Atlantic's Civil War Commemorative Issue The editors of The Atlantic's Special Commemorative Issue, “The Civil War,” ... The editors of The Atlantic's Special Commemorative Issue, “The Civil War,” were interviewed. They talked about the history of the magazine and how the special issue, released December 6, 2011, was compiled for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
The magazine was founded in 1857 as an abolitionist platform. This volume collects pieces that were contemporary to the events and retrospective over the years by writers such as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Frederick Douglass, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It includes an introduction by President Barack Obama and other reflections from current writers. In a special partnership with the National Portrait Gallery, images from the museum and other Civil War collections were paired with original Atlantic features by such writers as Mark Twain, Charles Francis Adams, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
7:10 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. House Tribute to Representative Donald Payne Unidentified Speaker Members paid tribute to their colleague, Representative Donald Payne (D-NJ), following his death. Members paid tribute to their colleague, Representative Donald Payne (D-NJ), following his death. 2:12 pm MT Approx. 1 min. BookTV Fairs and Festivals 4:30 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. General Patton's Photographs Kevin Hymel; Unidentified Speaker; Karl Weissenbach Kevin Hymel showed photographs taken by General George S. Patton, Jr. during World War II ... Kevin Hymel showed photographs taken by General George S. Patton, Jr. during World War II which he first presented in this book Patton’s Photographs: The War As He Saw It. Mr. Hymel had discovered them in the Library of Congress were they had been donated by Patton’s family in the early 1990s. At this event Mr. Hymel also showed photographs of General Patton from his childhood to his death in December 1945 as he talked about his life. Mr. Hymel also responded to questions from members of the audience.
This program was held at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Visitors Center Auditorium on Patton birthday.
8:28 pm MT Approx. 4 min. Weekly Presidential Address Barack Obama President Obama spoke about the state of the economy in his weekly address from a manufacturing ... President Obama spoke about the state of the economy in his weekly address from a manufacturing plant in Virginia. 2:29 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. Politics Panel Authors talked about their books about politics. Topics included the fractures between left ... Authors talked about their books about politics. Topics included the fractures between left and right in the country. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Jim Nintzel moderated.
“Spinning Politics - Then and Now” was a panel at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona. 		6:00 pm MT Approx. 51 min. North Vietnamese Strategy During the Vietnam War Donald Stoker; Unidentified Speaker Professor Donald Stoker gave a lecture in his “Strategy and War” course at the U.S. ... Professor Donald Stoker gave a lecture in his “Strategy and War” course at the U.S. Naval War College in Monterey, California. The course examines the relationship between political goals and the use of military force. During this class he used slides as he talked about North Vietnamese strategy during the Vietnam War.
8:33 pm MT Approx. 6 min. Weekly Republican Address Jack Dalrymple; Unidentified Speaker Governor Dalrymple spoke about energy policy and job creation during the weekly Republican ... Governor Dalrymple spoke about energy policy and job creation during the weekly Republican address. 3:57 pm MT Approx. 1 min. IndieBound Best-Sellers List 6:53 pm MT Approx. 5 min. The B-52 Bomber Larry Fenner; Garrett Houk; Unidentified Speaker Barksdale Air Force Base has been home to one of the largest B-52 bomber fleets in the U.S. ... Barksdale Air Force Base has been home to one of the largest B-52 bomber fleets in the U.S. military. Air Force officers talked about the history of the B-52 at Barksdale AFB and the current B-52 operations there. A pilot gave a tour of a B-52.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Shreveport, Louisiana, on February 6-9 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2.
8:40 pm MT Approx. 57 min. Campus Piracy Panelists talked about the importance of active efforts to combat copyright infringement at ... Panelists talked about the importance of active efforts to combat copyright infringement at universities and the role of state attorneys general. They focused on the impact of digital piracy on jobs, careers for graduates, and the role of the Internet Service Providers (ISPs). 3:59 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. LIVE Mexico's Drug Wars Panel Authors talked about their books about the drug wars in Mexico. They also responded to ... Authors talked about their books about the drug wars in Mexico. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Margaret Regan moderated.
“A Line in the Sand: Mexico’s Drug Wars Collide with True Lives in the Borderlands” was a panel at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona. 		7:00 pm MT Approx. 14 min. Gerald Ford Presidential Museum 30th Anniversary James Baker; Susan Bales; Elaine Didier Following opening remarks from Elaine Didier and Susan Ford, James Baker talked about former ... Following opening remarks from Elaine Didier and Susan Ford, James Baker talked about former President Gerald Ford’s leadership traits and actions. Former Secretary of State James Baker served as President Ford’s undersecretary of Commerce.
9:40 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. National Press Foundation's 29th Annual Awards Dinner The National Press Foundation held its 29th annual awards dinner. Google CEO Eric Schmidt ... The National Press Foundation held its 29th annual awards dinner. Google CEO Eric Schmidt spoke about the future of wireless access. 5:00 pm MT Approx. 56 min. Book Discussion on Invasion Brian Lamb; Michelle Malkin; Unidentified Speaker Ms. Malkin discussed her book Invasion: How America Still Welcomes Terrorists, Criminals ... Ms. Malkin discussed her book Invasion: How America Still Welcomes Terrorists, Criminals and Other Foreign Menaces to Our Shores, published by Regnery Publishing. The book focuses on U.S. immigration policy and asserts that the Immigration and Naturalization Service has a “core culture of corruption.” She talked about how misguided policies and overworked or corrupt officials have encouraged abuse of the system. She described her research and interviews with dozens of current and former immigration officials, which shows how the INS, Congress, State Department, big businesses, and ethnic special interests continue to value their profit from criminal aliens over American lives. 7:15 pm MT Approx. 2 min. Q&A with Michael Korda Michael Korda; Brian Lamb; Unidentified Speaker Micahel Korda was interviewed about his book, Ike: An American Hero, published by ... Micahel Korda was interviewed about his book, Ike: An American Hero, published by HarperCollins. The book covers the military and presidential career of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Mr. Korda also talked about his experiences at Simon and Schuster, where he began working as an assistant editor in 1958 and became editor in chief 10 years later. He stepped down as the publishing firm’s top editor in 2005, but continues to edit the works of several authors including David McCullough, Larry McMurtry, and Mary Higgins Clark.
10:51 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. House Tribute to Representative Donald Payne Unidentified Speaker Members paid tribute to their colleague, Representative Donald Payne (D-NJ), following his death. Members paid tribute to their colleague, Representative Donald Payne (D-NJ), following his death. 5:58 pm MT Approx. 1 min. BookTV Fairs and Festivals 7:18 pm MT Approx. 57 min. Gerald Ford Presidential Museum 30th Anniversary James Baker; Susan Bales; Elaine Didier Following opening remarks from Elaine Didier and Susan Ford, James Baker talked about former ... Following opening remarks from Elaine Didier and Susan Ford, James Baker talked about former President Gerald Ford’s leadership traits and actions. Former Secretary of State James Baker served as President Ford’s undersecretary of Commerce.
12:05 am MT Approx. 4 min. Weekly Presidential Address Barack Obama President Obama spoke about the state of the economy in his weekly address from a manufacturing ... President Obama spoke about the state of the economy in his weekly address from a manufacturing plant in Virginia. 6:00 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Book Discussion on The Crusader: The Life and Tumultuous Times of Pat Buchanan Patrick Buchanan; Timothy Stanley; Unidentified Speaker In his book Timothy Stanley recounts the personal life and political career of Pat ... In his book Timothy Stanley recounts the personal life and political career of Pat Buchanan. Mr. Stanley recalls Mr. Buchanan’s childhood in Washington, D.C., his work in the Nixon and Reagan adminstrations, and his own presidential aspirations, which consisted of three presidential campaigns. Mr. Stanley discussed his book with Pat Buchanan at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. 8:15 pm MT Approx. 28 min. The Atlantic's Civil War Commemorative Issue The editors of The Atlantic's Special Commemorative Issue, “The Civil War,” ... The editors of The Atlantic's Special Commemorative Issue, “The Civil War,” were interviewed. They talked about the history of the magazine and how the special issue, released December 6, 2011, was compiled for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
The magazine was founded in 1857 as an abolitionist platform. This volume collects pieces that were contemporary to the events and retrospective over the years by writers such as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Frederick Douglass, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It includes an introduction by President Barack Obama and other reflections from current writers. In a special partnership with the National Portrait Gallery, images from the museum and other Civil War collections were paired with original Atlantic features by such writers as Mark Twain, Charles Francis Adams, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
12:10 am MT Approx. 6 min. Weekly Republican Address Jack Dalrymple; Unidentified Speaker Governor Dalrymple spoke about energy policy and job creation during the weekly Republican ... Governor Dalrymple spoke about energy policy and job creation during the weekly Republican address. 7:12 pm MT Approx. 2 min. Book Discussion on Demonic Ann Coulter; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Ann Coulter talked about her book Demonic: How the Liberal Mob Is Endangering America. In ... Ann Coulter talked about her book Demonic: How the Liberal Mob Is Endangering America. In her book she argues that the way to understand liberals is to look at the psychological characteristics of a mob. 
This interview was held at the 34th Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 15, 2011, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 		8:45 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. General Patton's Photographs Kevin Hymel; Unidentified Speaker; Karl Weissenbach Kevin Hymel showed photographs taken by General George S. Patton, Jr. during World War II ... Kevin Hymel showed photographs taken by General George S. Patton, Jr. during World War II which he first presented in this book Patton’s Photographs: The War As He Saw It. Mr. Hymel had discovered them in the Library of Congress were they had been donated by Patton’s family in the early 1990s. At this event Mr. Hymel also showed photographs of General Patton from his childhood to his death in December 1945 as he talked about his life. Mr. Hymel also responded to questions from members of the audience.
This program was held at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Visitors Center Auditorium on Patton birthday.
12:17 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 27 min. U.S. Agency for International Development Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Rajiv Shah testified on the U.S. Agency for International Development fiscal year 2013 budget ... Rajiv Shah testified on the U.S. Agency for International Development fiscal year 2013 budget request. 7:16 pm MT Approx. 42 min. Book Discussion on FDR and Chief Justice Hughes John Dunnigan; James Simon; Unidentified Speaker James Simon recounts the confrontations between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and United States ... James Simon recounts the confrontations between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and United States Chief Justice Charles Evan Hughes. The author reports that Roosevelt’s New Deal proposals were consistently challenged by the chief justice as unconstitutional. Following President Roosevelt’s reelection in 1936, he introduced legislation to restructure the Supreme Court, effectively packing the court with pro-New Deal justices. Chief Justice Hughes rebuked Roosevelt’s plan and the proposed legislation was defeated in Congress. James Simon responded to questions from members of the audience at Pickwick Book Shop in Nyack, New York. 10:16 pm MT Approx. 51 min. North Vietnamese Strategy During the Vietnam War Donald Stoker; Unidentified Speaker Professor Donald Stoker gave a lecture in his “Strategy and War” course at the U.S. ... Professor Donald Stoker gave a lecture in his “Strategy and War” course at the U.S. Naval War College in Monterey, California. The course examines the relationship between political goals and the use of military force. During this class he used slides as he talked about North Vietnamese strategy during the Vietnam War.
1:46 am MT Approx. 26 min. National Association of Counties 2012 Legislative Conference Ronald Kirk; Unidentified Speaker Ambassador Ron Kirk spoke to county officials about U.S. trade policy and its impact on and ... Ambassador Ron Kirk spoke to county officials about U.S. trade policy and its impact on and opportunities for local economic development. 7:58 pm MT Approx. 1 min. IndieBound Best-Sellers List 11:10 pm MT Approx. 52 min. Gerald Ford Presidential Museum 30th Anniversary James Baker; Susan Bales; Elaine Didier Following opening remarks from Elaine Didier and Susan Ford, James Baker talked about former ... Following opening remarks from Elaine Didier and Susan Ford, James Baker talked about former President Gerald Ford’s leadership traits and actions. Former Secretary of State James Baker served as President Ford’s undersecretary of Commerce.
3:13 am MT Approx. 11 min. Presidential Remarks to Members of the Business Roundtable W. McNerney; Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke to members of the Business Roundtable. He talked about jobs and ... President Obama spoke to members of the Business Roundtable. He talked about jobs and economic growth. 8:00 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. After Words with Maggie Anderson Maggie Anderson; Krissah Thompson; Unidentified Speaker In Our Black Year: One Family’s Quest to Buy Black in America’s Racially Divided ... In Our Black Year: One Family’s Quest to Buy Black in America’s Racially Divided Economy, Maggie Anderson wrote about the year her family spent engaged in the economic experiment of buying exclusively from African-American owned business - and how difficult that was to do in her home area of Chicago. She discussed the importance of what she calls “conscious consumerism” with Washington Post reporter Krissah Thompson. 12:02 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Understanding Richard Nixon's Domestic Policy A panel discussion on President Richard Nixon’s domestic policies focused on his economic ... A panel discussion on President Richard Nixon’s domestic policies focused on his economic and environmental policies. Other topics included the administration’s civil rights record as well as the expansion of the White House staff and its authority during the Nixon years. Mindy Farmer moderated. After all the panelists made their presentations, they responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Domestic Policy” was a panel of the symposium, “Understanding Richard Nixon and His Era.” The first scholarly conference held by the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, it was co-sponsored by the University of Virginia’s Miller Center of Public Affairs.
3:25 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Securities and Exchange Commission Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Mary Schapiro testified on the Securities and Exchange Commission fiscal year 2013 budget request. Mary Schapiro testified on the Securities and Exchange Commission fiscal year 2013 budget request. 9:01 pm MT Approx. 55 min. Book Discussion on Mr. and Mrs. Madison's War Hugh Howard; Unidentified Speaker; Eric Wilska Historian Hugh Howard recounts the War of 1812 from the view point of President James Madison and ... Historian Hugh Howard recounts the War of 1812 from the view point of President James Madison and first lady Dolley Madison. The author examines President Madison’s decision to declare war, the first president to do so, and the succeeding battles on land and sea as America fought its second war for independence from Britain. Hugh Howard showed pictures during his presentation and then responded to questions from members of the audience at The Bookloft in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. 1:04 am MT Approx. 50 min. Owen Lovejoy and the Underground Railroad Owen Muelder talked about Owen Lovejoy, a Republican U.S. Congressman from Illinois who served ... Owen Muelder talked about Owen Lovejoy, a Republican U.S. Congressman from Illinois who served from 1857 until his death in 1864. He was an abolitionist who openly used his home in Princeton, Illinois, as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Mr. Muelder responded to questions from members of the audience.
This was a noon meeting of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society commemorating African American History Month was held in the Rayburn House Office Building. It was co-sponsored by the Illinois State Society of Washington, D.C. and the Knox College Alumni Association of Washington, D.C.
9:57 pm MT Approx. 2 min. Book Discussion on The Morality of Capitalism Megan Roberts; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Megan Roberts talked about the book of essays, The Morality of Capitalism: What Your Professors ... Megan Roberts talked about the book of essays, The Morality of Capitalism: What Your Professors Won’t Tell You. It is the second annual “What Your Professors Won’t Tell You” compilation published by Students for Liberty.
She was interviewed while at the Conservative Political Action Conference, held February 9-11, 2012, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. 		1:55 am MT Approx. 4 min. 1873 Shreveport Yellow Fever Epidemic Gary Joiner; Unidentified Speaker Historian Gary Joiner gave a tour of the Oakland Cemetery and talked about how the 1873 yellow ... Historian Gary Joiner gave a tour of the Oakland Cemetery and talked about how the 1873 yellow fever epidemic affected the history of Shreveport, Louisiana. A quarter of the city residents died and over 800 are buried in one large mound. Topics included the affect on Civil War Reconstruction and the story of Lieutenant Eugene Woodruff, who was clearing the great raft of the Red River.
C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2012 LCV Cities Tour” in Shreveport, Louisiana, on February 6-9 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2.
9:59 pm MT Approx. 1 min. 2012 Tucson Festival of Books Saturday Introduction Live scenes of the 2012 Tucson Festival of Books were shown as the Saturday schedule of live ... Live scenes of the 2012 Tucson Festival of Books were shown as the Saturday schedule of live on-air and online coverage by Book TV was announced. 3:00 am MT Approx. 55 min. Book Discussion on Brotherhood of the Bomb Gregg Herken; Unidentified Speaker Mr. Herken talked about his book, Brotherhood of the Bomb: The Tangled Lives and Loyalties ... Mr. Herken talked about his book, Brotherhood of the Bomb: The Tangled Lives and Loyalties of Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest Lawrence, and Edward Teller, published by Henry Holt and Company. He discussed the backgrounds and relationships of the three physicists who were responsible for the creation of the atomic bombs dropped over Japan during WW II. Mr. Herken showed slides of the three scientists and their colleagues during the developmental stages of the atomic bomb and cyclotrons in Berkeley, California. He also responded to questions from members of the audience.
10:01 pm MT Approx. 58 min. Book Discussion on Constitution 3.0: Freedom and Technological Change Toni Massaro; Jeffrey Rosen; Unidentified Speaker Jeffrey Rosen talked about the book he co-edited with Benjamin Wittes Constitution 3.0: Freedom ... Jeffrey Rosen talked about the book he co-edited with Benjamin Wittes Constitution 3.0: Freedom and Technological Change. It explores the technological challenges to free speech to privacy. He was interviewed by Toni Massaro and responded to questions from members of the audience.
“The Supreme Court: The Innermost Chambers” was a program at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona. 		3:59 am MT Approx. 57 min. Early American Material Culture David Jaffee; Unidentified Speaker David Jaffee talked about the new culture of domestic consumption embraced by nineteenth century, ... David Jaffee talked about the new culture of domestic consumption embraced by nineteenth century, middle-class Americans as they began displaying locally-produced decorative objects such as clocks, books, portraits, and furniture in their homes. Topics included the role of provincial artisans during this shift from a pre-industrial society to a more material culture. After his illustrated presentation, Mr. Jaffee responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Learning to Look at Early American Material Culture” was a program of the American Antiquarian Society, held in Antiquarian Hall in Worcester, Mass.
11:00 pm MT Approx. 20 min. Book Discussion on Let This Voice Be Heard Maurice Jackson; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Maurice Jackson talked about his biography of abolitionist Anthony Benezet, Let This Voice Be ... Maurice Jackson talked about his biography of abolitionist Anthony Benezet, Let This Voice Be Heard: Anthony Benezet, Father of Atlantic Abolitionism.
The interview, part of Book TV’s college series, was recorded at Georgetown University. 		4:59 am MT Approx. 57 min. Q&A with Michael Korda Michael Korda; Brian Lamb; Unidentified Speaker Micahel Korda was interviewed about his book, Ike: An American Hero, published by ... Micahel Korda was interviewed about his book, Ike: An American Hero, published by HarperCollins. The book covers the military and presidential career of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Mr. Korda also talked about his experiences at Simon and Schuster, where he began working as an assistant editor in 1958 and became editor in chief 10 years later. He stepped down as the publishing firm’s top editor in 2005, but continues to edit the works of several authors including David McCullough, Larry McMurtry, and Mary Higgins Clark.
11:29 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. Forensic Science Panel Authors talked about their books about historic true crimes and the birth of forensic ... Authors talked about their books about historic true crimes and the birth of forensic science. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. James Cornell moderated.
“Hot Crime, Hard Science: Forensic Nonfiction” was a panel at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona.
12:30 am MT Approx. 11 min. Bookhouse Edward Hughes; Natalie Hughes; Unidentified Speaker Natalie and Edward Hughes talked about their used book store. Natalie and Edward Hughes talked about their used book store.
12:42 am MT Approx. 1 min. BookTV Fairs and Festivals
12:59 am MT Approx. 1 hr. Politics Panel Authors talked about their books about politics. Topics included the fractures between left ... Authors talked about their books about politics. Topics included the fractures between left and right in the country. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Jim Nintzel moderated.
“Spinning Politics - Then and Now” was a panel at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona.
3:27 am MT Approx. 1 min. IndieBound Best-Sellers List
3:29 am MT Approx. 1 hr. Mexico's Drug Wars Panel Authors talked about their books about the drug wars in Mexico. They also responded to ... Authors talked about their books about the drug wars in Mexico. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Margaret Regan moderated.
“A Line in the Sand: Mexico’s Drug Wars Collide with True Lives in the Borderlands” was a panel at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona.
4:33 am MT Approx. 11 min. Book Discussion on Right Angle Sharron Angle; Peter Slen; Unidentified Speaker Former Nevada State Representative Sharron Angle talked about her book Right Angle: One ... Former Nevada State Representative Sharron Angle talked about her book Right Angle: One Woman’s Journey to Reclaim the Constitution. She discussed conservative issues and her challenge to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) for his Senate seat.
She was interviewed while at the Conservative Political Action Conference, held February 9-11, 2012, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.
4:45 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Book Discussion on Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010 Karlyn Bowman; Charles Murray; Unidentified Speaker Charles Murray argued that white America’s classes have diverged in a way different than ... Charles Murray argued that white America’s classes have diverged in a way different than ever seen before. Utilizing census records from 1960 to 2000, Mr. Murray examined the growth of the class divide, the demise of a shared civic culture, and the development of separate cultural understandings for the upper and lower classes. He argued that the growth of this inequality would spell the end of the “American project” and discussed the the probability of that happening. Mr. Murray also responded to questions from members of the audience. 
“Alternative Futures for a Fractured American Culture” was a monthly Bradley Lecture at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C.