Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan offered his thoughts on how to effectively communicate and make persuasive arguments. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: john bolton, msnbc, donald trump, hillary clinton, trump, iraq, barack obama, jonathan, white...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Speeches from policy makers and coverage from around the country.
Topics: isis, iraq, syria, mosul, turkey, cohen, qatar, minnesota, kuwait, dr. johnson, france,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Guests talk about the 1919 Supreme Court case "Schenck v. United States", in which the Court unanimously ruled that the Espionage Act of 1917 was constitutional, even when used to punish speech that would be permissible in times of peace
Topics: schenck, holmes, philadelphia, oliver wendell holmes, charles schenck, wilson, vietnam, beverly...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Herbert Hoover, the 31st president, was buried near his childhood home in West Branch, Iowa, on Oct. 25, 1964. Using archival footage, audio-visual archivist Lynn Smith looked back at the events surrounding that day. The Hoover Presidential Foundation hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Hoover Presidential Foundation
Topics: hoover, herbert hoover, washington, delaware, iowa, d.c., johnson, mr. hoover, harris, navy,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Republican National Lawyers Association held its annual policy conference in the Washington, DC area. In this portion, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) and House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) spoke to attendees about their roles advancing Republican ideals. Sponsor: Republican National Lawyers Association
Topics: ukraine, virginia, russia, china, cuba, north korea, putin, thomas jefferson, vladimir putin,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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President Trump held a news conference to announce Alexander Acosta as his new labor secretary nominee following Andrew Puzder's decision to withdraw from the process. Before taking questions, the president spoke at length about topics such as the first few weeks of his administration, jobs, his Supreme Court nominee, military spending, the margin of his Electoral College victory, and his proposal to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. He said he would introduce a new executive order the...
Topics: russia, mike lindh, mexico, clinton, donald trump, north korea, ukraine, jim, chicago, john, cuba,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A roundtable discussion on the creation of Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic invented by Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland in Yonkers, New York, in 1907. This was a virtual event hosted by the Mark Twain House in Hartford, Connecticut. Sponsor: Mark Twain House and Museum
Topics: baekeland, bakelite, hugh, joris, jeff, jeffrey, mark twain, leo baekeland, johnson, belgium, new...
Source: Comcast Cable

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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Attorney General Merrick Garland addressed the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. In between the two speakers, Mitch Landrieu, the former mayor of New Orleans and the Biden administration's infrastructure coordinator, moderated a panel discussion on how cities can take advantage of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Sponsor: U.S. Conference of Mayors
Topics: miami, washington, california, china, biden, north carolina, mitch landrieu, suarez, francis, epa,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Officials with the Interior Department and Forest Service testified on wildfire and forest management before the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. Topics included increasing personnel to fight wildfires, mitigation efforts, as well as climate change. Sponsor: House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
Topics: california, colorado, nepa, new mexico, mr. rupert, texas, mexico, montana, herrell, mr. ruppert,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Journalist Ari Shapiro recounted the stories of people he met while traveling for his reporting. This was part of the 2023 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Maryland. Sponsor: Gaithersburg Book Festival
Topics: ukraine, germany, white house, taylor, ari shapiro, npr, israel, europe, syria, obama...
Source: Comcast Cable

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National Guard officials testified on prosecuting sexual misconduct within the branch before a House Armed Services subcommittee. They answered questions about the process for investigating claims and how to improve accountability. Sponsor: House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel
Topics: hokenson, wisconsin, oci, texas, pennsylvania, ucmj, virginia, gallagher, walker, james, ms....
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley testify on the president's 2023 budget request before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Sponsor: Senate Armed Services Committee
Topics: ukraine, russia, china, milley, austin, nato, putin, europe, taiwan, hawaii, biden, navy,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Retired Senior CIA Operations Officer Douglas London provided an inside look into how he recruited foreign agents prior to and after the September, 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This was a virtual event hosted by the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Middle East Institute
Topics: cia, afghanistan, harold, fbi, white house, nancy, mohammed, doug, russia, united states...
Source: Comcast Cable

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American History TV looked back at former Senator Joe Biden's questioning of Supreme Court nominees -- including Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, John Roberts, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito, Antonin Scalia and Robert Bork. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: biden, brown, ginsburg, joe biden, dolan, griswold, marshall, iran, john roberts, lucas, epa,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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American Civil War Museum intepretation specialist Karissa Marken talked about Civil War guerilla fighters who later became outlaws in the West including Jesse James, his brother Frank, and their gang. This event was recorded by the American Civil War Museum in June 2016. Sponsor: American Civil War Museum
Topics: jesse, quantrill, missouri, jesse james, frank, arkansas, belle, anderson, clayton, kansas, texas,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on the agency's readiness. Administrator Criswell began her opening statement discussing her visit to the site of the collapsed apartment building in Surfside, Florida. "It's difficult to put into words the devastation this community is experiencing," she stated and went on to discuss FEMA's response to the tragedy. She also answered questions about FEMA's role in the response to COVID-19,...
Topics: fema, biden, louisiana, new york, criswell, colorado, north carolina, michigan, mississippi,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Georgetown University law professor David Hyman explained how medical malpractice litigation affects the medical industry and cost of healthcare. This virtual event was hosted by the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: texas, anderson, california, healthcare
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Topics: clinton, china, isis, libya, iraq, bill clinton, obama, islam, israel, iran, syria, nafta, brunei,...
Source: https://archive.org/details/CSPAN3_20160622_180000_Politics_and_Public_Policy_Today/start/5700/end/7260

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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the legal impact, financial cost and human toll of U.S. drone strikes conducted over the past two decades. Topics included the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) following the September 11 terrorist attacks, Congressional oversight of the drone program during four presidential administrations and compensation for survivors and families of civilians killed in drone strikes. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: afghanistan, yemen, isis, al qaeda, biden, ms. shamsi, grassley, syria, leahy, china, iraq, dod,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Topics: george floyd, texas, brown, joanna, justin, minneapolis, california, chicago, washington, dukakis,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before the House Financial Services Committee on monetary policy and the economy. Sponsor: House Financial Services Committee
Topics: russia, ukraine, powell, biden, china, florida, texas, mr. powell, canada, crypto, chair powell,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Andrew Maraniss and Millie Barnes, chair of the 1976 U.S. Olympic women's basketball committee, discussed the history of women's basketball and the creation of the first U.S. women's Olympic basketball team. The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri, hosted this event. Sponsor: University of Central Missouri
Topics: millie, missouri, ncaa, warrensburg, texas, barnes, montreal, usa, billy moore, billy, ucm,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Democratic Senators Amy Klobuchar, Kirsten Gillibrand, Chris Murphy, Kamala Harris, and Cory Booker were among the speakers at the Center for American Progress' Ideas Conference, with Senator Elizabeth Warren delivering the lunchtime keynote address. Sponsor: Center for American Progress
Topics: russia, washington, donald trump, los angeles, tillerson, minnesota, newark, new york, neera,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Amy Zegart tracked the history of American espionage from George Washington's Revolutionary War spies to today's digital world. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with intelligence officials, she gave an inside look into the world of spies and spycraft. The Hoover Institution at Stanford University in California hosted this event. Sponsor: Hoover Institution at Stanford University
Topics: cia, china, russia, fbi, washington, stanford, hoover, google, putin, navy, north korea, uk, kgb,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Gettysburg Park Ranger Matt Atkinson discussed Confederate General Earl Van Dorn's largely unsuccessful military career and his death. In May 1863, while at his Tennessee headquarters, he was shot by a man who claimed Van Dorn had an affair with his wife. This program was part of the "Emerging Civil War" blog's annual symposium. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War Blog
Topics: van dorn, earl van dorn, texas, mississippi, peters, mccullough, jesse, arkansas, corinth,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.
Topics: hulsey, biden, chapman, metzl, texas, california, brady, washington, indiana, china, regina...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Three judges from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals testified at a hearing on proposals to split the court, which is the largest of the 13 U.S. Courts of Appeals. The hearing began with committee members first marking up other legislation, and there is an approximate five-minute break as the witnesses were being seated. Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee
Topics: california, fitzpatrick, posner, hawaii, thomas, arizona, washington, maryland, seattle, cozin,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Sixty years ago, on April 17, 1961, a force of more than 1,400 CIA-trained Cuban exiles launched an invasion at the Bay of Pigs on the southern coast of Cuba. Called Brigade 2506, their goal was the overthrow of communist leader Fidel Castro, who had taken power only two years earlier in the Cuban Revolution. The invasion disintegrated in a matter of days, with 118 killed and more than 1,100 captured. The fiasco cast a pall over President John F. Kennedy's three-month-old administration and set...
Topics: cia, cuba, nicholas, kennedy, castro, eisenhower, khrushchev, guatemala, latin america, vietnam,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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University of Mary Washington history professor emeritus William Crawley discussed the presidency of John F. Kennedy and the myths that surround him. This video is courtesy of the university and is from their "Great Lives" lecture series. Sponsor: University of Mary Washington
Topics: kennedy, cuba, nixon, lyndon johnson, jack, john f. kennedy, washington, johnson, berlin, texas,...
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The directors of the National Intelligence Office, National Security Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, and the Central Intelligence Agency testified on improving diversity in the intelligence community. Witnesses talked about the importance of recruiting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. During the hearing, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said, "Promoting diversity is not only essential to our mission and our values but to who we are as a nation."...
Topics: nakasone, burns, ellis, haines, mr. nunes, mr. schiff, c.i.a., ms. haines, mr. kelly, afghanistan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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How can historical knowledge be used to engage American citizens? Suggested answers came from a discussion with representatives of the Bill of Rights Institute, National History Day, iCivics, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The White House Historical Association hosted this Dallas, Texas, event. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: david, texas, wendy, kathy, tim bailey, the classroom, catherine, massachusetts, chicago, fbi,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A Texas rabbi recounted to lawmakers being held hostage in January 2022 along with other congregants for more than ten hours. He said he unknowingly welcomed the man he called a "terrorist" into the congregation. HIs story was part of a virtual hearing conducted by two House Homeland Security subcommittees. Lawmakers were examining the rise in antisemitism and considering funding for the FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), a program used by several synagogues to enhance...
Topics: fema, colleyville, texas, fbi, slotkin, florida, charlie, michigan, israel, cammack, charlie...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Penn State professor Rachel Shelden taught a class on the Civil War as a constitutional crisis. She argued that, by the 1860s, the Constitution could no longer be used as a tool for compromise over slavery, and that once states seceded, the limits of the Constitution were further tested. Sponsor: Pennsylvania State University
Topics: lincoln, lincoln, washington, virginia, buchanan, scott, south carolina, maryland, james buchanan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author and former Newsweek editor Andrew Nagorski described Sigmund Freud's escape to London following the German annexation of Austria in 1938. This event took place during the 15th annual International Conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Sponsor: National World War II Museum
Topics: vienna, freud, hitler, austria, nazis, france, germany, rob, andrew nagorski, london, sigmund...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution about proposed legislation - H.R. 301, which would designate the song, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," as a national hymn for the country. Also appearing before the subcommittee were scholars and academics who spoke to the importance and historical significance of the hymn. "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was written and composed by brothers James Weldon Johnson and J....
Topics: jacksonville, johnson, naacp, washington, florida, james weldon johnson, clyburn, ms. ross
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First Ladies from Lady Bird Johnson to Melania Trump talked about the role of the First Lady, their time in the White House, and the issues important to them. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: laura bush, burma, texas, afghanistan, washington, new york, unesco, bush, johnson, white house,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and Library of Congress hosted a conference marking the centennial of the 30th president's ascension to the White House. After President Warren Harding's sudden death, the vice president's father -- a notary public -- administered the oath of office in the family's Vermont home early on the morning of August 3, 1923. Coolidge scholars considered the president's legacy in this concluding session. Sponsor: Library of Congress,Calvin Coolidge...
Topics: coolidge, calvin coolidge, reagan, washington, ronald reagan, white house, woodrow wilson, matthew,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The COVID Crisis Group director Philip Zelikow discussed the Group's report on the successes and failures in the response to the COVID pandemic and how we can prepare for future crisis. Sponsor: Harvard Book Store
Topics: china, richard, kendall, trump, europe, south korea, japan, kendall hoyt, hatchett, natasha,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former British Foreign Secretary, now leader of an international aid group, David Miliband, urged U.S. lawmakers to act urgently and change policy in order to address the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Mr. Miliband's plea came during testimony before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee examining U.S. aid to Afghanistan. Mr. Miliband said if the U.S. does not act, more Afghans will die from starvation than in the last 20 years of war in the country. Mr. Milliband is president and CEO of...
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, u.n., mr. smith, graeme, pakistan, murphy, kabul, taliban, china, iran, mr....
Source: Comcast Cable

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University of Southern Mississippi professor Susannah Ural talked about the Mississippi homefront during the Civil War. This program was part of the annual Pamplin Historical Park Civil War Symposium. Sponsor: Pamplin Historical Park and National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
Topics: mississippi, uscts, texas, jackson, pierce, confederacy, kentucky, meridian, the union, moore, new...
Source: Comcast Cable

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How can historical knowledge be used to engage American citizens? Suggested answers came from a discussion with representatives of the Bill of Rights Institute, National History Day, iCivics, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The White House Historical Association hosted this Dallas, Texas, event. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: david, texas, wendy, kathy, tim bailey, the classroom, catherine, massachusetts, chicago, fbi,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on oversight of the Justice Department. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: fbi, biden, garland, delaware, doj, graham, ukraine, mexico, trump, hunter biden, cornyn, georgia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Lawmakers on a House Financial Services subcommittee debated whether or not the government should intervene to curb the use of overdraft fees by banks. Democrats on the panel argued the fees adversely impact low-income and minorities, while Republicans said consumers and businesses rely on the fees for short-term lending. Sponsor: House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions
Topics: zywicki, ms. hicks, mr. greer, mr. kundert, maloney, biden, texas, fintech, missouri, jeremy greer,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former President Lyndon Johnson delivers a lecture at a 1972 Civil Rights symposium.
Topics: henry a. wallace, wallace, texas, brown
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Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke joined other witnesses to testify on the rise in hate crimes across the nation before the Senate Judiciary Committee. She said the Justice Department is committed to prosecuting these crimes. She added the department is aiding law enforcement and communities in order to reduce these incidents. Charlie Cytron-Walker, a Texas rabbi who was held hostage for more than seven hours by a man demanding the freedom of a suspected terrorist, was...
Topics: fbi, grassley, texas, georgia, durbin, clark, los angeles, charlie, cornyn, doj, blumenthal, ms....
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Gettysburg Park Ranger Matt Atkinson discussed Confederate General Earl Van Dorn's largely unsuccessful military career and his death. In May 1863, while at his Tennessee headquarters, he was shot by a man who claimed Van Dorn had an affair with his wife. This program was part of the "Emerging Civil War" blog's annual symposium. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War Blog
Topics: van dorn, earl van dorn, texas, peters, mississippi, jesse, gibson, vicksburg, van dorn, arkansas,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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University of Delaware professor Zara Anishanslin taught a class about how colonial history is remembered through historic sites and monuments, and sometimes contested. She argued that people's assumptions about Colonial America are influenced by material and popular culture, including paintings depicting early American history in the U.S. Capitol and statues of Columbus and Pocahontas. This video was provided by the University of Delaware. Sponsor: University of Delaware
Topics: columbus, plymouth, virginia, jamestown, williamsburg, hannah duston, richmond, massachusetts,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Bestselling author and historian S.C. Gwynne joined Book TV to talk and take calls about Native American history, the Civil War, and more. Mr. Guinn's books include ""Empire of the Summer Moon," "Rebel Yell," and "His Majesty's Airship." Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: s.c., jackson, gwynne, india, texas, gettysburg, barton, parker, egypt, zeppelin, washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The directors of the National Intelligence Office, National Security Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, and the Central Intelligence Agency testified on improving diversity in the intelligence community. Witnesses talked about the importance of recruiting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. During the hearing, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said, "Promoting diversity is not only essential to our mission and our values but to who we are as a nation."...
Topics: nakasone, burns, ellis, haines, mr. nunes, mr. schiff, c.i.a., ms. haines, mr. kelly, afghanistan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The House Homeland Security Committee's Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Subcommittee held a hearing focused on changes to emergency communications in the 20 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Topics included the ability of different agencies to communicate with each other, differences between urban and rural areas and engagement with the public. Sponsor: House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery
Topics: rodriguez, florida, michigan, meyer, texas, orlando, new york, seattle, ms. jackson, jackson,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Jason Herbert, creator of "Historians At The Movies," talked with Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation executive director Christy Coleman about Hollywood's take on history. This program was hosted by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. Sponsor: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Topics: florida, jason, netflix, gettysburg, clark, cincinnati, kentucky, jfk, virginia, minnesota,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Amy Zegart tracked the history of American espionage from George Washington's Revolutionary War spies to today's digital world. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with intelligence officials, she gave an inside look into the world of spies and spycraft. The Hoover Institution at Stanford University in California hosted this event. Sponsor: Hoover Institution at Stanford University
Topics: cia, china, russia, fbi, washington, stanford, hoover, google, putin, navy, north korea, uk, kgb,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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President Jimmy Carter and Republican presidential nominee Ronald Reagan met in Cleveland, Ohio, for the last of two presidential debates prior to the 1980 presidential election. This was the only presidential candidates debate with both major party candidates during the 1980 campaign. They responded to questions from a panel of journalists on issues including defense preparedness and the economy. The debate included remarks by President Jimmy Carter concerning the views of his daughter Amy on...
Topics: reagan, carter, california, iran, israel, soviet union, opec, cleveland, plo, harry ellis, william...
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Author Peter Duffy describes the story of an FBI double agent who helped expose a Nazi spy ring in New York
Topics: fbi, new york, germany, manhattan, hermann lang, hitler, seybold, cologne, alabama, virginia, peter...
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Former first lady Laura Bush talked about her upbringing, meeting and marrying George W. Bush and their life together before the White House, as well as her reflections on her time as first lady, including the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and her causes. Audio clips were played of the weekly radio address she delivered in 2001. Video clips shown included her work on White House restoration. She also talked about her activities since leaving the White House and her possible legacy. She...
Topics: white house, george, texas, bush, midland, barbara, washington, afghanistan, laura bush, johnson,...
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The day's major public affairs and political events presented without interruption.
Topics: biden, neal, chapman, ms. labelle, california, indiana, texas, massachusetts, hartford, new york,...
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[LIVE] President Trump holds a news conference with reporters at the White House. Sponsor: White House
Topics: china, russia, washington, texas, oregon, steve, maryland, california, new jersey, pennsylvania,...
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State Department officials and experts on democracy warned about the threat of authoritarianism and testified about ways the United States can push back. The witnesses, which included the author of "Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism," Anne Applebaum, spoke about the ways authoritarian leaders quelch speech and promote disinformation to retain power. She also warned about the importance of retaining Ukraine's sovereignty in the battle for democracy around...
Topics: russia, ukraine, china, putin, vladimir putin, biden, lithuania, moldova, ccp, prc, venezuela,...
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The Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library, together with the University of Virginia's Miller Center, debuted a website giving increased access to LBJ's 650 hours of White House phone calls. This conversation focused on what the tapes reveal about Mr. Johnson and his presidency. Speakers included University of Virginia scholar Melody Barnes, presidential historian Michael Beschloss, and MSNBC News anchor Brian Williams. Sponsor: University of Virginia | Miller Center of Public Affairs,Johnson...
Topics: lbj, johnson, vietnam, michael, lyndon b. johnson, brian, texas, brian williams, white house,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Catherine Ashton, former EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, talked about international diplomacy in the 21st century. This event was hosted by the Wilson Center in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars
Topics: eu, europe, ukraine, russia, serbia, kosovo, britain, nato, european union, brussels, cathy,...
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Patty Justice served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom with the 7303rd Medical Training Support Battalion, 1st Medical Training Brigade. She described her experiences, including treating local civilians and encounters with the Taliban, in this oral history recorded by the Witness to War Foundation. Sponsor: Witness to War Foundation
Topics: afghanistan, bagram, georgia, brook, mexico, ellison, patty, florida, california, northrop, texas,...
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Texas Christian University professor Steven Woodworth taught a class about life on the home front and battles fought in Virginia during the Civil War. He focused on the 1864 Overland Campaign which culminated in the siege of Petersburg and pitted Union General Ulysses Grant against Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Sponsor: Texas Christian University
Topics: virginia, richmond, sheridan, potomac, spotsylvania, alexandria, petersburg, mississippi,...
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The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a discussion on where the U.S.-Taliban peace process stands and the potential for sustainable talks in the future. Afghan Ambassador to the U.S. Roya Rahmani delivered the keynote remarks, followed by a panel discussion with academics and former administration officials. Sponsor: U.S. Institute of Peace
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, pakistan, china, washington, michael, talib, russia, donald trump, india,...
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The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law convened a hearing to examine the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on things such as privacy and public safety. One of the witnesses who testified was a mother who fell victim to an AI phone call claiming her daughter was kidnapped and will be harmed if she didn't pay the ransom. Topics discussed included AI technology bias and what role Congress should play in regulating AI. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary...
Topics: china, ccp, microsoft, blackburn, durbin, ms. gibbons, beijing, ms. distefano, ms. givens, madry,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Topics: biden, neal, chapman, california, ms. labelle, texas, indiana, illinois, massachusetts, hartford,...
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A Louisiana local government official joined other climate advocates to discuss ways the federal government can address climate change through adaptation and mitigation efforts. They testified before the House Select Committee on Climate Crisis. Topics included federal funding for communities most at risk from extreme weather events, taking a proactive approach to address climate change, and following the scientific research. Sponsor: House Select Climate Crisis Committee
Topics: louisiana, fema, hansen, russia, augustine, mexico, ukraine, tampa bay area, biden, venezuela, un,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Republican National Lawyers Association held its annual policy conference in the Washington, DC area. In this portion, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) and House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) spoke to attendees about their roles advancing Republican ideals. Sponsor: Republican National Lawyers Association
Topics: ukraine, virginia, russia, china, cuba, north korea, putin, thomas jefferson, vladimir putin,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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1960 Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John F. Kennedy appears in Texas before a meeting of Houston ministers to address the topic of church and state, religious freedom, and tolerance. Paid for by the Kennedy-Johnson Texas Campaign Committee, the broadcast includes an extended question and answer session. John F. Kennedy was the first Catholic to be elected president of the United States. During the 1960 campaign, many Protestant groups publicly opposed Senator Kennedy, fearing the...
Topics: houston, kennedy, vatican, mr. kennedy, john f. kennedy, kennedy johnson texas, john kennedy,...
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How important is storytelling in writing history? A selection of members from the book and publishing world weighed in on the question. The speakers included author and New Yorker staff writer Jane Mayer, author Brenda Wineapple, Pantheon and Schocken Books senior vice president and publisher Lisa Lucas, and the NY Public Library's Research Library director William Kelly. This program was part of the Robert Caro Symposium hosted by the New York Historical Society. Sponsor: New York Historical...
Topics: johnson, jane, new york, bob woodward, brenda, bob, lyndon johnson, bob caro, lisa, bob moses,...
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Governor Mike Pence (R-IN) joins Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Westfield, Indiana
Topics: donald trump, indiana, clinton, isis, mr. trump, bernie sanders, mexico, donald j. trump, obama,...
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Former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Christopher Krebs and former U.S. Representative Will Hurd discussed disinformation's impact on democracy with the McCain Institute. They talked about cyber threats from Russia and China, disinformation's impact on the 2020 election and the future of the Republican party. Sponsor: McCain Institute for International Leadership
Topics: china, europe, biden, russia, nato, trump, fbi, chris, donald trump, comcast, texas, cia, ukraine,...
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[LIVE] President Trump delivers remarks at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, on his first trip to the state since being elected. Sponsor: White House Travel | Domestic Trip
Topics: miramar, iran, san diego, korea, isis, mike pompeo, trump, mars, california, washington
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A House subcommittee convened a hearing to discuss electric vehicles and the potential benefits for the economy and the climate. Industry proponents and opponents outlined the pros and cons with building a nationwide electric vehicle infrastructure. This hearing comes as House Democrats consider legislation, the CLEAN Future Act, which aims to address climate change effects via reducing greenhouse gas pollution. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy
Topics: china, oklahoma, upton, europe, california, mr. britton, biden, francis, michigan, mr. palmer,...
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Texas Christian University professor Steven Woodworth taught a class about life on the home front and battles fought in Virginia during the Civil War. He focused on the 1864 Overland Campaign which culminated in the siege of Petersburg and pitted Union General Ulysses Grant against Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Sponsor: Texas Christian University
Topics: virginia, richmond, sheridan, potomac, spotsylvania, alexandria, petersburg, mississippi,...
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Lynn Hudson talked about her book, "West of Jim Crow: The Fight Against California's Color Line." She described African Americans' quest for civil rights in California from statehood in 1850 through the 1950s. This virtual program was hosted by the California Historical Society. Sponsor: California Historical Society
Topics: california, brown, naacp, l.a., los angeles, klan, chicago, ku klux klan, san francisco, montana,...
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