Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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C-SPAN's American History TV visited the George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia. April marks the 75th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, which was the U.S. effort to rebuild parts of Europe after World War II. Sponsor: Marshall (George C.) Foundation
Topics: europe, marshall, george marshall, truman, lexington, elizabeth, melissa davis, frank, william,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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C-SPAN's American History TV visited the George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia. April marks the 75th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, which was the U.S. effort to rebuild parts of Europe after World War II. Sponsor: Marshall (George C.) Foundation
Topics: europe, marshall, george marshall, truman, lexington, elizabeth, melissa davis, frank, william,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Rudy Giuliani bursts onto the New York City scene as U.S. Attorney with high profile prosecutions of Mafia bosses and Wall Street criminals; his success catapults him into his first run for mayor.
Topics: rudy, new york, giuliani, ed koch, new york city, rudy giuliani, david dinkins, brooklyn, mafia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Responding to the tragedy of Sept. 11, Mayor Giuliani is in his finest hour; from there, it's a slow descent to irrelevance by way of a failed 2008 presidential campaign.
Topics: giuliani, rudy, new york, rudy giuliani, florida, new york city, donald trump, trump, manhattan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian and psychiatrist George Makari looked at the origins of the concept of xenophobia that was first introduced in the late 19th century. This was a virtual program hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sponsor: Harvard Book Store
Topics: anthony, lebanon, anthony walton, europe, eu, mccary, hungary, poland, spain, congo, franco,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian Robert Chiles talked about his book, "The Revolution of '28: Al Smith, American Progressivism, and the Coming of the New Deal." Professor Chiles argued that although 1928 Democratic presidential nominee Smith lost to Republican Herbert Hoover, his progressive coalition helped shape a new liberal agenda for the Democratic Party, paving the way for the New Deal policies of the Franklin Roosevelt administration. Goucher College in Towson, Maryland hosted this event. Sponsor:...
Topics: smith, new york, al smith, boston, herbert hoover, hoover, fdr, klan, wagner, new england, robert...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Sponsor: Conservative Political Action Conference
Topics: florida, washington, biden, australia, russia, cpac
Source: Comcast Cable

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Chronicling the tech-fueled rise and Fyre-style fall of HQ Trivia, the revolutionary app that went viral, swept the nation, then crashed and burned.
Topics: colin, scott, cecily, seth, colin kroll, new york, dovato, verizon, yusupov, scott rogowsky, russ,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Taking office as mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani aggressively takes on the city's major crime problems and huge budget deficit.
Topics: rudy, giuliani, new york, new york city, amadou, rudy giuliani, donna hanover, donna, senate,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon Wood examined the political debates that surrounded the creation of the U.S. Constitution. He was joined in discussion by other panelists who explored the legacy of the American Revolution and the relevance of the Founding Fathers in the 21st century. The Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this program. Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Topics: washington, virginia, gordon, jefferson, scotland, franklin, england, philadelphia, wilson, new...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, talks with governors about bipartisanship at their annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. Sponsor: National Governors Association
Topics: murphy, hutchinson, biden, washington, david, nga, portland, delaware, maine, arkansas, virginia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian and psychiatrist George Makari looked at the origins of the concept of xenophobia that was first introduced in the late 19th century. This was a virtual program hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sponsor: Harvard Book Store
Topics: anthony, lebanon, anthony walton, europe, eu, mccary, hungary, poland, spain, congo, franco,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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In Giuliani's final chapter, he finds himself the closest he's ever been to the White House as Donald Trump takes office; without the guardrails his friends and loved ones provided in the past, Giuliani becomes a darker influence than ever before.
Topics: trump, rudy, giuliani, rudy giuliani, donald trump, ukraine, joe biden, new york, dovato, russia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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CBS Reports looked at the landmark Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright, which guaranteed to right to counsel for criminal defendants. The documentary included interviews with Clarence Gideon, his attorney and future Supreme Court justice Abe Fortas, sitting Supreme Court Justice Arthur Goldberg, and many others. Sponsor: CBS News
Topics: mr. gideon, florida, clarence gideon, gideon, gideon, clarence earl gideon, fortas, clarence,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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C-SPAN's American History TV visited the George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia. April marks the 75th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, which was the U.S. effort to rebuild parts of Europe after World War II. Sponsor: Marshall (George C.) Foundation
Topics: europe, marshall, george marshall, truman, lexington, elizabeth, melissa davis, frank, william,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Hawaii Gov. David Ige delivered the 2022 State of the State address from Honolulu. Gov. Ige spoke about the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the resiliency of Hawaii's tourism industry as well as a commitment to the environment and investing in the future. Sponsor: State Capitol
Topics: hawaii, pearl city, comcast, ohana, navy, biden, russia, ukraine
Source: Comcast Cable

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C-SPAN's American History TV visited the George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia. April marks the 75th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, which was the U.S. effort to rebuild parts of Europe after World War II. Sponsor: Marshall (George C.) Foundation
Topics: europe, marshall, george marshall, truman, lexington, elizabeth, melissa davis, frank, william,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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DesignMom.com founder Gabrielle Blair argued that the abortion debate should focus more on the lack of accountability by men in preventing unwanted pregnancies. The Sixth and I Synagogue in Washington, D.C., hosted this program. Sponsor: Sixth and I Historic Synagogue
Topics: gabrielle blair, new york, washington, gabrielle, charlotte, d.c., mike, cis, johnson johnson
Source: Comcast Cable

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David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, talked with governors about bipartisanship at their annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. Sponsor: National Governors Association
Topics: washington, murphy, biden, portland, david, maine, arkansas, delaware, maryland, hutchinson,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] On the sixth day of a government shutdown, both the House and Senate are in session to consider legislation. Sponsor: C-SPAN
Topics: donald trump, kansas city, mexico, texas, virginia, colorado, michelle, obama, glen, pacific,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A Black descendent of Thomas Jefferson and employee at Monticello, author Gayle Jessup White examined the legacies of her ancestors and the current racial debates. This program was held at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Sponsor: Monticello
Topics: thomas jefferson, monticello, jefferson, sally hemmings, gail, washington, sally hemings, virginia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Military historian Leo Barron talked about how General George Patton commanded troops in the Battle of El Guettar, which happened about a month after the February 1943 U.S. defeat in the Battle of Kasserine Pass. Mr. Barron is the author of "Patton's First Victory: How General George Patton Turned the Tide in North Africa and Defeated the Afrika Korps at El Guettar." Sponsor: National World War II Museum
Topics: patton, el guettar, leo, el guettar, alabama, kasserine, panzer, mr. barron, gideon, george patton,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author and journalist Evan Thomas talks about the impact and legacy of U.S. diplomat George Kennan and his "Long Telegram" with Truman Presidential Library director Kurt Graham. On February 22, 1946, U.S. diplomat George Kennan sent a cable from Moscow to the State Department outlining his assessment of the Soviet Union's post-World War II expansionist aims. The message outlined his ideas to contain the spread of communism, and became known as the "Long Telegram" because of...
Topics: truman, canon, harry truman, washington, george kennan, russia, europe, atchison, kennan, marshall,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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C-SPAN's American History TV visited the George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia. April marks the 75th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, which was the U.S. effort to rebuild parts of Europe after World War II. Sponsor: Marshall (George C.) Foundation
Topics: europe, marshall, george marshall, truman, lexington, elizabeth, melissa davis, frank, william,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Journalist Glenn Greenwald discussed his latest book, "Securing Democracy," about press freedom in Brazil under President Jair Bolsonaro. Mr. Greenwald has lived in Brazil since 2005. He also talked about former Brazilian president Lula, Julian Assange, and liberal media outlets in the United States. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Las Vegas. Sponsor: FreedomFest
Topics: brazil, russia, glenn greenwald, hong kong, louisville, greenwald, new york, obama, latin america,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The House Foreign Affairs Global Health Subcommittee held a hearing on global efforts to combat Alzheimer's disease. Witnesses included officials from the National Institutes of Health as well as Alzheimer's research and treatment experts. Rep. Christopher Smith (R-NJ) chaired this subcommittee hearing. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations
Topics: alzheimer, australia, smith, ghana, mr. smith, new york, china, dementia, africa, mr. splaine, ma
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian and journalist Gorshom Gorenberg looked at the work of Allied codebreakers during World War II as they attempted to stop Rommel's Axis army in the North African theater. This was a virtual event hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: rommel, cairo, europe, egypt, london, berlin, jerusalem, poland, washington, robert rosenthal,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Cambridge University professor of history emeritus Gary Gerstle talked about the influence of neoliberalism from the 1970s to the 2010s. This virtual event was hosted by the National History Center in Washington, DC. Sponsor: National History Center
Topics: europe, gary, christina, germany, washington, clinton, bernie sanders, wilson, reagan, russia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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University of Wisconsin-Madison history professor Gregg Mitman discussed the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company's operations in Liberia during the 1920s. He spoke at the Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison. Sponsor: Wisconsin Book Festival
Topics: liberia, wisconsin, emmanuel, harvey, tubman, britain, dubois, madison, greg mitman, wisconsin...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 to reaffirm the Separate Sovereigns Doctrine which allows dual prosecution and conviction of the same crime if charges are filed separately at the federal and state levels. Justice Samuel Alito wrote the majority opinion. Joining him in the majority included Chief Justice John Roberts, Justices Clarence Thomas, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Brett Kavanaugh. Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Neil Gorsuch each wrote a dissenting opinion. The justices...
Topics: mr. feigin, ginsburg, petitioner, england, gorsuch, mr. hawkins, florida, kagan, alito, breyer, mr....
Source: Comcast Cable

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered remarks during a virtual session of the World Economic Forum. Topics included Germany's role in the international response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including COVAX, the global vaccine program. Chancellor Scholz also discussed climate change and Germany's goal of becoming climate neutral by 2045, five years before the the rest of the continent.
Topics: germany, europe, russia, ukraine, mr. chancellor
Source: Comcast Cable

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Gregory Crouch recalled the life of John Mackay, who in the mid-1800s laid claim to one of the largest concentrations of gold and silver ever discovered, dubbed in the U.S. The precious metals, found below Virginia City, Nevada, made Mackay tremendously wealthy. He died in 1902 with a fortune equivalent to $40 billion dollars today. Sponsor: Book Passage Bookstore
Topics: mackay, california, san francisco, macky, nevada, virginia city, comstock, europe, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Kevin Pawlak, author of Shepherdstown in the Civil War: One Vast Confederate Hospital, talked about General Robert E. Lee's defensive strategy during the Battle of Antietam. This talk was a part of a symposium on the "Great Defenses of the Civil War," hosted by the Emerging Civil War blog. People: Chris Mackowski; Rob Orrison; Kevin Pawlak Sponsor: Emerging Civil War
Topics: robert e. lee, lee, antietam, maryland, sharpsburg, jackson, george mcclellan, virginia, mcclellan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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National World War II Museum senior historian Robert Citino and James Holland, author of "Big Week: The Biggest Air Battle of World War II" discussed the actions that led to Germany's Germany's World War II defeat, exploring the strategic and political aspects of their military campaign. The program was a part of a conference on World War II hosted by the National World War II Museum. Sponsor: National World War II Museum
Topics: hitler, britain, germany, france, himmler, rommel, nazis, soviet union, poland, frederick, george...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian Doug Bradburn joined us from Mount Vernon's Museum and Education Center to talk about George Washington's vision for the presidency, and the library, home and museum located in Northern Virginia. Mr. Bradburn is President & CEO of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, which manages George Washington's Mount Vernon. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: washington, mt. vernon, vernon, virginia, doug bradburn, vernon, herschal williams, thomas...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Jews United for Democracy and Justice hosted a virtual discussion with Washington Post Columnist George Will on the impact of the Trump presidency. The discussed several topics, including President Trump's leadership, his relationship with Russia, how the Republican party might change in the future, and the president's reluctance to concede the election to President-Elect Joe Biden. They also addressed the current presidential transition and how Joe Biden might work with a Republican Senate....
Topics: mitch mcconnell, biden, joe biden, trump, illinois, george, washington, california, dodgers, mr....
Source: Comcast Cable

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) addressed the Common Sense Society. Sponsor: Common Sense Society
Topics: florida, thomas jefferson, vanguard, eisenhower, new york, georgia
Source: Comcast Cable

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The ranking members of the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Committee spoke about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and other international conflicts during a press briefing at the House Republican retreat in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) criticized the Biden administration for its foreign policy regarding Ukraine, China, North Korea, Afghanistan and Iran. Sponsor: House Republican Conference
Topics: russia, china, ukraine, nato, mccaul, putin, biden, north korea, taiwan, iran, turner, ketanji...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Law and history professor George William Van Cleve explored what he sees as the flaws in the United States Constitution. He was in conversation with William Treanor, dean of Georgetown Law School. This virtual program was hosted by James Madison's Montpelier in Virginia. Sponsor: Montpelier Foundation, The
Topics: virginia, california, george, new york, emily, washington, kentucky, philadelphia, maryland,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Cato Institute in Washington, DC hosted a day-long conference on government surveillance and privacy issues. This portion included a discussion with members from the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, as well as a panel discussion with tech and government experts on data encryption and privacy. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: fbi, australia, doj, nsa, google, robin, san bernardino, united kingdom, new york, apple, brad,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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News/Business. Drew Griffin. This year's redistricting and how political parties engage in 'gerrymandering' to retain incumbents.
Topics: california, north carolina, berman, chicago, iowa, sherman, seattle, washington, citi, florida,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Gen. Joseph Dunford testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on his nomination to serve a second term as chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He provided his assessments of various ongoing threats to the U.S. and global security including the actions and postures of Russia, North Korea, China, Iran, and Syria. He also talked about the readiness of the armed forces and expressed the need for increased and reliable funding in order to maintain what he called a strategic competitive...
Topics: north korea, russia, dunford, china, syria, afghanistan, iran, korea, nato, mccain, hawaii, iraq,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Governor Rick Scott (R-FL) spoke to reporters at the White House on the ongoing recovery efforts in Florida and Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Florida governor said that while his state continues its own recovery efforts from Hurricane Irma, his administration would assist the people of Puerto Rico with their recovery. Governor Scott added that Florida would send state law enforcement officers to assist in clearing debris and distributing supplies. He also said that...
Topics: florida, irma, fema
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement and former Acting U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal spoke about the Supreme Court and their former office during a virtual discussion hosted by the Georgetown University Law Center. Mr. Clement, who served during George W. Bush's administration, and Mr. Katyal, who served during the Obama administration talked about the role the Solicitor General's office plays in arguing cases before the Supreme Court. They also discussed a variety of topics...
Topics: paul, neal, bush, georgetown, barbara, breyer, new york, white house, neil, ted olson, clinton...
Source: Comcast Cable

8 8.0

David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, talked with governors about bipartisanship at their annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. Sponsor: National Governors Association
Topics: washington, murphy, portland, david, biden, maine, arkansas, delaware, maryland, hutchinson,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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This film chronicles former Governor George Wallace's (D-AL) push to get on the California ballot for the 1968 presidential election
Topics: california, wallace, alabama, europe, richard nixon, george wallace, los angeles, humphrey,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Conservative leaders and activists join GOP lawmakers at Maryland's National Harbor for the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Sponsor: Conservative Political Action Conference
Topics: washington, biden, china, cpac, russia, trump, ukraine, fbi, d.c., gordon, scott, tennessee, joe...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon Wood examined the political debates that surrounded the creation of the U.S. Constitution. He was joined in discussion by other panelists who explored the legacy of the American Revolution and the relevance of the Founding Fathers in the 21st century. The Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this program. Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Topics: washington, virginia, gordon, jefferson, scotland, franklin, england, philadelphia, wilson,...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson (R-NC) addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). They spoke about what they called the Democrats' failed policies on COVID, education and crime. Sen. Blackburn also talked about Democrats' foreign policy, calling it "a war zone." She also addressed the Russian invasion of Ukraine saying, "We pray for Ukraine and the people of Ukraine." Sponsor:...
Topics: florida, joe biden, cpac, australia, biden, north carolina, desantis, texas, canada, california,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historians examined the correspondence between President James Monroe and General Andrew Jackson during Florida's introduction as a U.S. territory in 1822. They described the clashes between Seminoles, enslaved and free Blacks, and Spanish, British and American forces. This virtual program was hosted by James Monroe's Highland in Virginia. Sponsor: James Monroe's Highland
Topics: jackson, florida, monroe, fernando, nancy, andrew jackson, aaron, james monroe, sartorius, north...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Wilson Woodrow International Center for Scholars hosted a panel discussion about the range of potential Brexit implications and outcomes for the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the United States. Panelists discussed the results of a study conducted by the RAND corporation on the economic, political and security implications of Brexit. The U.K. will exit the European Union March 2019. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars
Topics: ireland, u.k., britain, europe, canada, eu, charlie, michelle, london, wilson, united kingdom,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) spoke at the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida. Sponsor: Conservative Political Action Conference
Topics: south dakota, cuomo, china, new york, fauci
Source: Comcast Cable

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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a field hearing to learn more about gun violence and its impact on public health. Lawmakers heard from doctors, a funeral home owner and a woman who lost both her son and brother to gun violence. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
Topics: chicago, illinois, eshoo, mitchell, rogers, kenneth, bobby, stewart, brenda mitchell, washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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News/Business. Drew Griffin. This year's redistricting and how political parties engage in 'gerrymandering' to retain incumbents.
Topics: california, chicago, iowa, berman, north carolina, sherman, seattle, washington, florida, brad...
Source: Comcast Cable

10 10.0

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered remarks during a virtual session of the World Economic Forum. Topics included Germany's role in the international response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including COVAX, the global vaccine program. Chancellor Scholz also discussed climate change and Germany's goal of becoming climate neutral by 2045, five years before the the rest of the continent. Sponsor: World Economic Forum
Topics: germany, europe, russia, ukraine, mr. chancellor
Source: Comcast Cable

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Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's remarks to Congress were "powerful and passionate" during a press briefing from Capitol Hill. He said the Ukrainian people "want the ability to protect themselves," and the United States should give them everything they ask for to fight Russia. Sen. Portman was joined at the podium by several Republican senators, including Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Ben Sasse (R-NE), Todd Young (R-IN) Dan Sullivan (R-AK),...
Topics: zelensky, ukraine, putin, biden, russia, poland, nato, vladimir putin, portman, germany, pentagon,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Speakers, including Trump presidential campaign Digital Director Natalie Andrews, Betsey Ankey, Senator Ron Johnson's (R-WI) campaign manager, and Peter Towey, campaign manager for Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA), discuss advertising in the 2016 campaign
Topics: donald trump, pennsylvania, ohio, new york, google, john mccain, portman, washington, clinton, rob...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historian and journalist Gorshom Gorenberg looked at the work of Allied codebreakers during World War II as they attempted to stop Rommel's Axis army in the North African theater. This was a virtual event hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: cairo, europe, london, jerusalem, rome, nazis, germany, italy, egypt, berlin, washington, poland,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author and journalist Evan Thomas talks about the impact and legacy of U.S. diplomat George Kennan and his "Long Telegram" with Truman Presidential Library director Kurt Graham. On February 22, 1946, U.S. diplomat George Kennan sent a cable from Moscow to the State Department outlining his assessment of the Soviet Union's post-World War II expansionist aims. The message outlined his ideas to contain the spread of communism, and became known as the "Long Telegram" because of...
Topics: truman, canon, harry truman, washington, george kennan, russia, europe, atchison, kennan, marshall,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A Black descendent of Thomas Jefferson and employee at Monticello, author Gayle Jessup White examined the legacies of her ancestors and the current racial debates. This program was held at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Sponsor: Monticello
Topics: thomas jefferson, monticello, jefferson, sally hemmings, gail, sally hemings, virginia, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Matthew Costello reached back to 1790s politics to explain George Washington's vision for the capital city later named for him. Washington's influence extended not only to the city's design, but also to the building of the White House and U.S. Capitol. Mr. Costello is the senior historian at the White House Historical Association. His talk was part of a conference co-hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society that highlighted the work of William Thornton, who is known as the Capitol's first...
Topics: washington, thorton, vernon, william thorton, thornton, maryland, virginia, thomas jefferson,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historians examined the correspondence between President James Monroe and General Andrew Jackson during Florida's introduction as a U.S. territory in 1822. They described the clashes between Seminoles, enslaved and free Blacks, and Spanish, British and American forces. This virtual program was hosted by James Monroe's Highland in Virginia. Sponsor: James Monroe's Highland
Topics: jackson, florida, monroe, fernando, nancy, andrew jackson, aaron, james monroe, sartorius, north...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Journalist Grace Olmstead talks about the consequences of the abandonment of farm towns in the United States, and her own decision to leave the farm town she grew up in. This virtual event was hosted by the Russell Kirk Center in Michigan. Sponsor: Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal
Topics: russell kirk, wendell berry, idaho, new york city, kansas, new york, emmett, francis, walter,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Georgetown Law's Institute for Technology Law and Policy hosted a series of panel discussions on election integrity. During this portion, panelists discussed various ways voting machines could be hacked and outlined the benefits of paper ballots. Sponsor: Georgetown University Law Center | Institute for Technology Law and Policy
Topics: iowa, florida, washington, andrew, cisco, colorado, michigan, d.c., nevada, wisconsin, brown, nda,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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News/Business. Drew Griffin. This year's redistricting and how political parties engage in 'gerrymandering' to retain incumbents.
Topics: california, iowa, north carolina, chicago, sherman, berman, verizon, washington, seattle, howard...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said officials had "no meaningful forewarning" that an 18-year-old would target children at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. The gunman killed 19 children and two teachers. The governor, along with other state officials, briefed reporters one day after the deadly mass shooting. Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX), who is running for governor, interrupted the briefing and told officials "this is totally predictable" and " you are doing...
Topics: texas, uvalde, fbi, chicago, texas rangers, dps, texas education agency, ramos, california, new...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Scott Stephenson, president of the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, talked about General George Washington's Revolutionary War tent, which is part of the museum's collections. The Nantucket Historical Association in Massachusetts hosted this program and retains copyright of this program. Sponsor: Nantucket Historical Association
Topics: washington, philadelphia, new york, continental, boston, england, virginia, yorktown, france, john...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Former Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle (D-SD) and Bill Frist (R-TN) discuss global health and diplomacy, and the impact of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: africa, pepfar, zambia, marshall, johnson, europe, pepfar, daschle, washington, uganda, bush,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The House Oversight and Reform Committee held a hearing on abortion laws. During the second part of the hearing, women's rights activist Gloria Steinem and a panel of reproductive rights experts and advocates, and pro-choice and pro-life medical professionals testified to abortion rights and access. Among the topics discussed were the Texas abortion ban law and other restrictive laws, lack of health care access for minority and low-income communities, abortion procedures, the viability of a...
Topics: texas, skop, roe v. wade, afghanistan, maloney, texas, ross, ms. aziz, speier, murray, dallas,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, International Republican Institute President Daniel Twining and other foreign policy experts discussed human rights and democracy around the world since the Cold War. Florida International University and the McCain Institute hosted this discussion in Miami as part of an annual conference on the state of the world. Sponsor: Florida International University,McCain Institute for International Leadership
Topics: china, taiwan, russia, hong kong, india, sudan, washington, europe, turkey, iran, latin america,...
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) was sworn in for his third term as governor at a ceremony on Ellis Island. In his inaugural remarks, he said his state would continue to serve as a model for the nation in showing the way forward on a range of social and economic issues. He said New York would not tolerate hate, and that his state was on a path of unification and growth. Sponsor: New York (State) | Office of the Governor
Topics: new york, ellis, california, andrew cuomo, louise shelley, c-span, jamaica
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Gayle Jessup White, public relations and community engagement officer at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, spoke about the efforts to have Sally Hemings recognized as a descendant of the Jefferson family and reflected on her own ancestral connection to Hemings and Jefferson. Sponsor: Savannah Book Festival
Topics: jefferson, thomas jefferson, sally hemings, monticello, paris, taylor, robinson, virginia,...
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Former U.S. Army Historian Kim Holien spoke about the impact that Generals George Patton and Erwin Rommel had on the June 6, 1944, D-Day operation. This event took place at the Lyceum in Alexandria, Virginia. Sponsor: Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee
Topics: rummel, patton, hitler, germany, eisenhower, normandy, george patton, north africa, france, erwin...
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C-SPAN's American History TV visited the George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia. April marks the 75th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, which was the U.S. effort to rebuild parts of Europe after World War II. Sponsor: Marshall (George C.) Foundation
Topics: europe, marshall, george marshall, truman, lexington, elizabeth, melissa davis, frank, william,...
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[LIVE] Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) holds a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Sponsor: Georgia (State) | Office of the Governor
Topics: georgia, kemp, agusta, toomey, carden, new york, academia, washington, google, cdc, duncan,...
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