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Utah Republican Mike Lee talked about the latest pandemic relief package, and some of the amendments he plans to offer. He was followed by Texas Republican John Cornyn, who also talked about the latest COVID-19 relief package. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: washington, d.c., nepa, texas, biden, white house
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[LIVE] Robert Merry, longtime editor-in-chief and CEO of Congressional Quarterly, talks about U.S. presidential history, Congress, and the current state of American politics. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: washington, mckinley, white house, truman, reagan, woodrow wilson, johnson, van buren, ohio,...
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Breitbart editor in chief Alex Marlow argued that the mainstream media has destroyed its credibility. He was interviewed by Reason Magazine editor at large and Reason Roundtable Podcast host Matt Welch. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: breitbart, joe biden, china, biden, israel, silicon valley, donald trump, atlantic, hunter biden,...
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Richard Alba, professor of sociology at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, argued that the majority-minority narrative about demographics in the United States ignores the rising population of young Americans who are racially mixed. This virtual event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute
Topics: richard, richard alba, carlin, the nation, ancestry, donald trump, gop, obama
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Legal experts testified about the Justice Department's practice of accessing the data of journalists, elected leaders and private citizens. Microsoft Vice President of Customer Security and Trust Tom Burt testified before the House Judiciary Committee about the number of requests for customer data his company receives, which he said has been as many as 3,500 in a year. Mr. Burt criticized the government's use of gag orders, which prevent Microsoft from informing users the government requested...
Topics: turley, microsoft, ms. oberlander, new york, washington, doj, obama, oberlander, pentagon, biden,...
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[LIVE] The Senate will debate S.1251, the Growing Climate Solutions Act and vote on the confirmation of Candace Jackson-Akiwumi to be a US Court of Appeals judge for the Seventh Circuit. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: biden, mr. durbin, afghanistan, mr. schumer, taliban, delaware, lydia, washington, alaska,...
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U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield testified on foreign policy and U.S. global leadership before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield answered a range of questions from committee members including China's influence on the global stage, protecting women and girls, humanitarian rights issues, and resetting America's global leadership on international bodies, like the U.N. Security Council. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs Committee,House Foreign Affairs...
Topics: un, united nations, china, biden, syria, russia, venezuela, new york, iran, israel, afghanistan,...
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Erika Robuck, author of "The Invisible Woman," and Stephanie Dray, author of "The Women of Chateau Lafayette," discussed the role of women in World War II. This event is from the virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival. Sponsor: Gaithersburg Book Festival
Topics: virginia, france, lafayette, stephanie, maryland, erika, adrienne, beatrice chandler, new york,...
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Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) said he supports the bipartisan infrastructure deal announced by President Biden. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: biden, washington, delaware, china, nancy reagan
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Akunna Cook, the deputy assistant secretary of State for African Affairs, discussed U.S. foreign policy in Africa at a virtual event hosted by the Atlantic Council. Questions focused on free trade in Africa, China's influence, and partnerships beyond aid with the United States. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: africa, nigeria, china, biden, lauren, harris, washington, georgia, zambia
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Jenara Nerenberg, journalist and founder of the Neurodiversity Project, looked at why autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder are often overlooked in women. This virtual event was sponsored by the New Haven Free Public Library in New Haven, Connecticut. Sponsor: New Haven (CT) Free Public Library
Topics: google, farsi, jenara nerenberg, california, rory
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Jamil Jaffer, former senior counsel to the House Intelligence Committee and senior vice president at IronNet Security, discussed America's cybersecurity defenses and the recent ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: russia, china, fbi, ukraine, george mason, national security institute, jbs, biden, putin, jackson,...
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Former and current female NCAA athletes testified on the importance of compensation and proper health care before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. They spoke about the need for legislation to allow student athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL) during their college years. The athletes also talked about the importance of proper mental and physical health care and its accessibility. Also testifying was Martin McNamara, the Founder of the Jordan...
Topics: ncaa, maryland, jordan, blumenthal, mr. mcnair, brown, ucla, california, cantwell, ms. cureton,...
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The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact held a hearing on U.S. leadership during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Appearing before the subcommittee were Gayle Smith, global COVID-19 response coordinator for the State Department, and Jeremy Konundyk, executive director for USAID's COVID-19 Task Force. They answered questions on a variety of topics, including global vaccine distribution and...
Topics: india, biden, kovacs, china, mexico, latin america, caribbean, taiwan, usaid, usa
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David O. Stewart, author of "George Washington," and Robert Watson, author of "George Washington's Final Battle," discussed the first President's life. This event is from the virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival. Sponsor: Gaithersburg Book Festival
Topics: washington, jefferson, virginia, david, john adams, hamilton, adams, george washington, vernon,...
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Journalist Sebastian Junger recounted his 400-mile walk along the railroads from Washington to Philadelphia as he reflected on the concepts of freedom, independence, and community. This virtual program was hosted by Parnassus Bookstore in Nashville. Sponsor: Parnassus Books
Topics: sebastian, washington, philadelphia
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College and University leaders testified on safely returning to campus during the coronavirus pandemic before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. They responded to questions regarding requiring vaccination, tracking COVID-19 outbreaks on campus, and the mental health costs of online education. Sponsor: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Topics: xavier, ucla, california, washington, new orleans, china, mr. harris, harris, seattle, burr, norma,...
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Former and current female NCAA athletes testified on the importance of compensation and proper health care before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. They spoke about the need for legislation to allow student athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL) during their college years. The athletes also talked about the importance of proper mental and physical health care and its accessibility. Also testifying was Martin McNair, the Founder of the Jordan McNair...
Topics: ncaa, maryland, blumenthal, jordan, california, booker, nfl, brown, nevada, oregon, mcnair,...
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Former Democratic California Congresswoman and Wilson Center president emerita Jane Harman argued that past administrations have failed to confront some of the most challenging national security issues and offered some recommendations to make the U.S. safer in the future. She was interviewed by Janet Napolitano, former Homeland Security Secretary during the Obama Administration. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: cheney, california, russia, afghanistan, iraq, biden, los angeles, cia, susan, jane harman, janet...
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Amanda Tyler, Berkeley Law professor and former clerk for late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, discussed Ginsburg's life and work. This was a virtual event hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: ginsburg, marty, tyler, ruth bader ginsburg, uc berkeley, berkeley, amanda tyler, california,...
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testified on the president's proposed 2022 budget before the House Ways and Means Committee. A variety of topics were discussed, including investments in infrastructure, reopening and rebuilding the economy after the pandemic, closing the tax gap, fairness and equity in taxation, the importance of housing and child tax credits, and workforce shortages. They also addressed the minimum global tax rate of 15% which was agreed upon during the recent G7 Summit in...
Topics: biden, irs, ellen, treasury, california, illinois, china, the irs, obama, neil, new jersey, oregon,...
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Author and journalist Lisa Napoli profiled four female journalists, Susan Stamberg, Linda Wertheimer, Nina Totenberg, and co*kie Roberts, whose reporting helped establish National Public Radio. This was a virtual event hosted by the National Archives. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: npr, co*kie, linda, susan, nina, new york
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Author Steven Johnson looked at the advancements that have increased human lifespan. This virtual event was hosted by Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. Sponsor: Greenlight Bookstore
Topics: fda, new york, katie, stephen, randall, brooklyn, europe, illinois, india
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Lawmakers examined the pros and cons of paid family and medical leave for federal workers but also discussed whether private sector employees would benefit from a national policy as well during a hearing before the House Oversight & Reform Committee. Everett Kelley, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, spoke about the many benefits to the federal workforce. Policy experts and a Vermont small business owner also weighed in on the debate. The committee's...
Topics: biden, california, fmla, washington, vermont, texas, mr. sorkin, georgia, mr. kelly, ms. manning,...
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[LIVE] The Senate resumes debate on the nomination of Christopher Fonzone to be General Counsel for the Director of National Intelligence, with work later in the week expected on election and voting reform legislation. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: georgia, mr. schumer, biden, washington, donald trump, afghanistan, new york, maryland, trump, john...
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Acting FDA Administrator Janet Woodco*ck testified before a House Oversight & Reform subcommittee on the department's review into the impact of vaping. Administrator Woodco*ck responded to questions about underage usage of e-cigarettes and flavored versions of the product, the dangers of vaping compared to cigarette and marijuana usage, and adult useage of vaping to quit smoking. The FDA has set a September 9, 2020 deadline to complete its review of vaping products. Senator Dick Durbin...
Topics: fda, janet, juul, durbin, woodco*ck, janet woodco*ck, cdc, kathleen, north carolina, illinois, nih,...
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Journalist Elizabeth Becker recalled the work of three women who were war reporters in Vietnam. This was a virtual event hosted by Columbia University. Sponsor: Columbia University
Topics: cambodia, vietnam, katrine, paris, kate, sydney, columbia, saigon, australia, new york
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President Biden and Vice President Harris held a briefing on wildfire readiness for the 2021 season. In attendance, were Western state governors and members of the Cabinet. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) also delivered remarks on the conditions in their respective states and the need for more federal dollars to increase the pay of firefighters as well as more funding to support technology and innovation. Sponsor: White House
Topics: california, fema, brown, harris, newsom, oregon, mr. president
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Amanda Tyler, Berkeley Law professor and former clerk for late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, discussed Ginsburg's life and work. This was a virtual event hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: ginsburg, marty, tyler, ruth bader ginsburg, uc berkeley, california, kathy, berkeley
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St. Olaf College history and American studies professor Christopher Elias argued that J. Edgar Hoover, Joseph McCarthy, and Roy Cohn relied on hyperbole and gossip to manipulate an American public reared on tabloids. This was a virtual event hosted by Magers & Quinn Booksellers in Minneapolis. Sponsor: Magers and Quinn Booksellers
Topics: mccarthy, joe mccarthy, fbi, welch, hoover, cohen, kevin, wisconsin, edgar hoover, donald trump,...
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Columbia University political science professor Timothy Frye looked at the limits of Vladimir Putin's power in Russia. This event was hosted by Columbia University's Institute for Social and Economic Research Policy. Sponsor: Columbia University | Institute for Social and Economic Research Policy
Topics: russia, putin, soviet union, kremlin, china, columbia, crimea, vicki, steve, frye, kgb, ukraine,...
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Lawmakers examined the pros and cons of paid family and medical leave for federal workers but also discussed whether private sector employees would benefit from a national policy as well during a hearing before the House Oversight & Reform Committee. Everett Kelley, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, spoke about the many benefits to the federal workforce. Policy experts and a Vermont small business owner also weighed in on the debate. The committee's...
Topics: biden, maloney, ms. manning, california, fmla, ms. shabo, ms. bigelow, georgia, texas, mr. kelley,...
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New Yorker writer Nicholas Schmidle reported on the creation of space tourism company Virgin Galactic through the stories of its test pilots, engineers, and leaders. This virtual event was hosted by Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California. Sponsor: Vroman's Bookstore
Topics: branson, stucky, virgin galactic, virgin galactic, pakistan, california, london, mike moses,...
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Yale University history professor Elizabeth Hinton examined the history of police violence and social unrest. This was a virtual event hosted by Haymarket Books. Sponsor: Haymarket Books
Topics: obama, los angeles, johnson, detroit, cincinnati, elizabeth hinton, george floyd, vietnam, miami,...
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Historian Jeff Shesol looked at the impact that John Glenn's 1962 earth orbit mission had on the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. This was a virtual program hosted by the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Ft. Worth. Sponsor: World Affairs Council | Greater Dallas and Fort Worth
Topics: glenn, kennedy, john glenn, nasa, jeff shesol, peter, jeff, johnson, annie, soviets, korea, james...
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Historian John Ferling looked at the tactical decisions that secured the Continental Army's victory in the Revolutionary War. This was a virtual event hosted by the Avon Free Public Library in Connecticut. Sponsor: Avon Free Public Library
Topics: washington, clinton, saratoga, boston, britain, england, continental, georgia, henry clinton,...
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Investigative journalist Amanda Ripley offered her thoughts on how people can engage in healthy conflict resolution. This virtual program was hosted by the Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: Aspen Institute
Topics: chicago, atlantic, mccoy, washington
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Augusta University professor Holly Pinheiro talked about Black Civil War soldiers and their families in Philadelphia. He also spoke about his research in newspaper and pension records for his forthcoming book on the subject. The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies hosted this event and provided the video. Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Virginia Center for Civil War Studies
Topics: philadelphia, andrew, pennsylvania, virginia, sarah, new york, georgia, james, simmons, frederick...
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Author Eric Berger looked at the career of entrepreneur Elon Musk and the history of his rocket company SpaceX. This virtual event was hosted by Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston. Sponsor: Blue Willow Bookshop
Topics: nasa, houston, eric, texas, faa, andrea, scotland, boeing, china
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Yale University law and political science professor Akhil Reed Amar recounted the biggest questions and concerns that American citizens had regarding the Constitution after it was ratified. This was a virtual event hosted by the New York Historical Society. Sponsor: New York Historical Society
Topics: washington, jefferson, virginia, britain, franklin, new york, akhil, adams, john adams,...
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Georgetown Law professor Rosa Brooks detailed her experiences in policing after becoming an armed reserve police officer in Washington, DC. She was interviewed by Houston Police Chief and Major Cities Chiefs Association President Art Acevedo. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: d.c., washington, houston, texas, ferguson
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Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley discussed the life and career of economist Thomas Sowell. He was interviewed by nationally syndicated talk show host Dennis Prager. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: friedman, chicago, harlem, naacp, california, columbia, milton friedman, joe biden
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Author Daisy Hernandez explained Chagas, a rare disease that affects the heart and digestive system, and the impact it's had on her family. This virtual event was hosted by Powell's Books in Portland, Oregon. Sponsor: Powell's Books
Topics: darwin, texas, latin america, mexico, california, hernandez, south america, argentina, mary roach,...
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The Federalist Society hosted a virtual discussion with legal experts on regulating social media content. Topics included were the role of the FCC, the perceived censorship of conservative voices by big tech, and antitrust enforcement. Sponsor: Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies
Topics: california, texas, new york, fcc, fec, maryland, google, kentucky, minnesota, d.c., daniel,...
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Breitbart editor in chief Alex Marlow argued that the mainstream media has destroyed its credibility. He was interviewed by Reason Magazine editor at large and Reason Roundtable Podcast host Matt Welch. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: breitbart, biden, new york, china, joe biden, silicon valley, donald trump, google,...
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Three former White House speechwriters talked about the process of turning a president's policies and politics into a speech. This session was from the Presidential Ideas Festival hosted by the University of Virginia's Miller Center. Sponsor: University of Virginia | Miller Center of Public Affairs
Topics: bush, obama, white house, cheney, george w. bush, texas, francis, reagan, barack obama, johnson,...
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Foreign diplomats and State Department officials discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at a virtual event hosted by the Wilson Center. They assessed the current ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, humanitarian response efforts in Gaza and the West Bank and prospects for restarting peace talks. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joey Hood along with the Egyptian ambassador to the United States were among the speakers. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow)...
Topics: egypt, israel, gaza, iran, hamas, wilson, david, jeffrey, biden, united nations, jerusalem,...
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Author, psychiatrist and sociologist Dr. Jonathan Metzel discussed gun violence in the U.S. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: metzl, tennessee, missouri, cuomo, new york, doris, biden, jonathan metzl, clarksville tennessee,...
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Georgetown University professor Maurice Jackson taught a class on the philosophy of W.E.B. Du Bois, an influential African American sociologist, author and civil rights activist in late-19th and early 20th centuries. He described Du Bois' early life, his role as an educator, and his relationship with other activists of the time. Sponsor: Georgetown University
Topics: washington, germany, naacp, ghana, harper, john brown, w.e.b. dubois, harvard, d.c., esther...
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and industry experts discussed infrastructure investment and clean energy initiatives at a virtual event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. In addition, panelists spoke about the infrastructure deal recently agreed to by the White House and a bipartisan group of senators. Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: washington, virginia, buttigieg, liz, bob, dominion, jason, elizabeth nolan brown, sasha, pete,...
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Fred Gray is a longtime civil rights attorney from Montgomery, Alabama. Some of his notable clients included Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and other participants of the mid-1950's Montgomery bus boycott. He recalled his early career in Alabama and the fight for racial equality. The National Archives Foundation hosted this program and provided the video. Sponsor: National Archives Foundation
Topics: alabama, montgomery, john lewis, ed nixon, king, martin luther king, claudette colvin, nashville,...
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The White House COVID-19 Response Team held a briefing to give an update on response efforts. As Delta variant cases continue to increase, officials are urging people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Other topics included clinical trials on vaccinating children younger than 12 years old, vaccine access in rural areas, and the U.S. distributing vaccines to other countries. Sponsor: White House | COVID-19 Response
Topics: fauci, cdc, fda, florida, white house, murphy, missouri, fema
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The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight held a virtual hearing to examine ways to improve housing access and affordability. Witnesses included National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard and leaders from several community development nonprofit organizations. In addition, lawmakers asked about current housing market challenges, low-income housing tax credits, opportunity zones and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on housing. Sponsor: House Ways and Means Subcommittee...
Topics: mr. howard, pennsylvania, california, new jersey, john, ms. berger, texas, indiana, new york, fha,...
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Former 'Hard Ball' host Chris Matthews spoke about his life and career in politics and in media. This virtual program was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore,Magic City Books
Topics: goldwater, biden, jimmy carter, oklahoma, reagan, al gore, iran, carter, chris matthews, john f....
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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki talked to reporters about the president's agenda. Topics included anti-government protests in Cuba, COVID-19 booster shots, voting rights and the Senate's rules on the filibuster. Sponsor: White House
Topics: cuba, haiti, white house, jonathan, fauci, washington, biden, kovacs, fda, selma, caitlyn
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Scientists testified on investigating COVID-19 origins before a House subcommittee. Topics included the need for China to be transparent, what a proper investigation into the origins would look like and combating misinformation. Sponsor: House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight
Topics: china, relman, wuhan, perlman, cdc, murray, colorado, foster, comcast, stanford, peter
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Best selling author James Patterson and former President Bill Clinton discussed their new novel, a thriller involving the abduction of the daughter of a former U.S. president by terrorists. This virtual program was hosted by Barnes and Noble in New York City. Sponsor: Barnes and Noble Booksellers
Topics: clinton, new york, james patterson, patterson, mr. patterson, jim, brown, newburgh, michael...
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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell criticized President Biden's speech in Philadelphia yesterday on voting rights, saying it was "set in an alternate universe" as well as the Texas state Democrats' visit to Capitol Hill to lobby for federal voting rights legislation. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: texas, georgia, washington, biden
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James Banner is the author of "The Ever-Changing Past: Why All History is Revisionist History." He explained in this conversation that history has been continuously re-interpreted since the time of the ancient Greeks as perceptions and cultures evolve. The Wilson Center and National History Center hosted this event. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars,National History Center
Topics: sarah, jim, roger, france, washington, howard zinn, nasa, jen, yale, roger brown, donald kagan,...
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Researchers testified on weather related dangers before the House Science Subcommittee on the Environment. The experts spoke about heat, drought, and flooding and what can be done to address these issues including upgrading infrastructure, increasing green spaces in urban areas, and using emerging technology to more accurately predict extreme weather related incidents. The experts also discussed how extreme weather disproportionately impacts poorer communities. Sponsor: House Science, Space,...
Topics: arizona, pacific, epa, portland, cdc, bernstein, fema, washington, texas, phoenix, boston,...
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Economic historian Jonathan Levy traced the evolution of American capitalism from the colonial era to the present. This virtual event was hosted by the Chicago Center for Contemporary Theory at the University of Chicago. Sponsor: Chicago Center for Contemporary Theory
Topics: john, biden, houston, rothchild, obama, chicago, harvard, melville, new york, harvard, rothschild,...
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[LIVE] Senators plan to vote on whether to move forward with a bipartisan infrastructure bill framework, negotiated by Republican and Democratic Senators in consultation with the White House. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: biden, kansas, nlrb, john lewis, john, new york, washington, iran, texas, mr. kennedy, mississippi,...
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Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the Biden administration's policy toward Turkey. She answered questions on a variety of topics including human rights concerns, sanctions against Turkey for purchasing and deploying a Russian missile defense system, and the guarantee of free and safe elections in the country. The committee also discussed Turkish President Erdogan's push for a two-state solution with Cypress,...
Topics: turkey, nato, russia, biden, ukraine, syria, erdogan, germany, greece, afghanistan, eu, un, europe,...
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New York Times journalist Emma Goldberg follows the lives of six young doctors who worked to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This virtual event was hosted by the Strand Bookstore in New York City. Sponsor: Strand Bookstore
Topics: new york, new yorkers, new york city, michigan, emma goldberg, india
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill professor Joseph Glatthaar teaches a class about the Korean War, General Douglas MacArthur's removal from command by President Harry Truman, and civil-military relations. Sponsor: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Topics: macarthur, korea, truman, north korea, south korea, un, china, north koreans, macarthur, europe,...
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley held a briefing to discuss a number of topics. Both gave an update on the Afghanistan withdrawal including announcing the first group of Afghan interpreters, who've helped the U.S. during the war, will be arriving in Georgia soon. Other topics discussed included the secretary's upcoming trip to the Indo-Pacific region, military units helping fight wildfires in the West, critical race theory and a new book that reported...
Topics: afghanistan, china, kabul, taliban, comcast, millie, pacific, miller, california, al qaeda
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and food industry leaders testified on immigrant farmworker issues before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: california, mexico, durbin, grassley, iowa, biden, georgia, vilsack, illinois, ag, feinstein, iowa,...
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National security experts and former federal officials testified about ways to improve the management and operations at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In addition, they discussed DHS workforce morale, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, pandemic preparedness and border security. Witnesses appeared before a virtual hearing of the House Homeland Security Committee. Sponsor: House Homeland Security Committee
Topics: dhs, fema, fbi, ina, atlantic, new york, texas, russia, china, biden, tsa, missouri, david stewart
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Former FCC chairs and commissioners discussed telecommunications policy issues at an event hosted by the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC). Speakers included former FCC commissioners Ajit Pai (R), William Kennard (D) and Richard Wiley (R) along with former commissioner Mignon Clyburn (D). They discussed media diversity and inclusion, broadband access, 5G technology and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the telecommunications industry. Sponsor: Multicultural Media,...
Topics: mmtc, fcc, david, fec, washington, jonathan, white house, henry, johnson, ftc, bob branson, ron,...
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[LIVE] The Senate will resume debate on the motion to proceed to H.R.3684, the legislative vehicle for the bipartisan infrastructure agreement. Senators voted 67-32 to move forward on the bill during Wednesday's session. Sponsor: U.S. Senate
Topics: biden, shelby, mr. leahy, leahy, enzi, mr. schumer, new york, vermont, klobuchar, mr. mcconnell,...
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Author John Dickie discussed the Freemasons' history and the misconceptions surrounding this secret society. Sponsor: Museums on the Green
Topics: london, italy, england, france, india, britain, washington, europe, washington d.c., hagar,...
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This Defense Department orientation film for soldiers assigned to South Korea gives a brief history of Korea and details the events that led to the Korean War and its aftermath. After detailing the war and the armistice, the film describes what life is like for soldiers stationed there and argues that there is much to see and enjoy in the country. Sponsor: Department of Defense
Topics: korea, u.n., north korea, united nations, seoul, cairo, china, soviet union, pusan, un, kaesong,...
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Wall Street Journal Michael Bender discussed his new book "Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost." Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: white house, trump, michael bender, washington, donald trump, biden, arizona, georgia, michael,...
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The House Coronavirus Crisis Select Subcommittee held a hearing to examine evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appearing before the subcommittee were housing experts who testified to the federal emergency rental assistance program, reports of ongoing evictions during the CDC's eviction moratorium, and the need to prevent a future housing crisis. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Select Coronavirus Crisis
Topics: biden, cdc, fauci, florida, texas, houston, harris, georgia, scalise, donald trump, washington, new...
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Space experts testified on managing space traffic and debris before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Space and Science. The witnesses responded to a variety of questions about growing concerns related to collisions with space junk, regulating space traffic, security issues related to infrastructure attacks in space, and the role of private industry in space travel. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science,and Transportation Subcommittee on Space and Science
Topics: ssa, colorado, nasa, cuba, china, lummis, holzinger, russia, hickenlooper, academia, mr. stroup,...
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