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C-SPAN Podcasts
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- After Words
- Book TV's After Words features the author of a recently published hardback non-fiction book interviewed by a guest host with some knowledge, background, or connection to the subject matter of the book. After Words airs on Book TV every Sunday, at 6pm ET.
Recent programs:- Kagan interviewed by Hegseth (1 hr. - Saturday)
Kimberly Kagan, president of the Institute for the Study of War, talks about her latest book. ''The Surge: A Military History,'' is a history of "the surge" in Iraq which began in mid-2007. Ms. Kagan discusses her book with Iraq War veteran Pete Hegseth, currently chairman and executive director of Vets for Freedom. - Krakauer interviewed by Naylor (59 min. 20 sec. - September 19, 2009)
Jon Krakauer talks about his latest book, ''Where Men Win Glory,'' a biography of professional football player turned U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman. Mr. Tillman was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan in April of 2004. - Olmsted interviewed by Glassner (1 hr. 1 min. - September 12, 2009)
Kathryn Olmsted, author of "Real Enemies: Conspiracy Theories and American Democracy, World War I to 9/11" interviewed by Barry Glassner - Zinni interviewed by Becton (59 min. 55 sec. - September 5, 2009)
Gen. Tony Zinni, author of, ''Leading the Charge: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield to the Boardroom,'' interviewed by retired lieutenant general Julius Becton, Jr., former head of FEMA
- Newsmakers
- "Newsmakers" is C-SPAN's weekly Sunday interview program with the people making news and the journalists who cover them. Newmakers airs Sundays on C-SPAN at 10am ET and 6pm ET.
Recent programs:- Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL) (31 min. 39 sec. - Sunday)
This week the House Financial Services Cmte. had several hearings with Treasury Sec. Geither & FDIC Chair Bair on proposals to change the nation's system of financial regulation. Ranking Member Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL) gives his perspective on the debate.
- Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH) (30 min. 45 sec. - September 20, 2009)
Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH), the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcmte., gives his opinion on the President's decision to abandon a Bush Admin. plan to build a long-range missile defense system in Poland & the Czech Republic. - Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) (34 min. 6 sec. - September 13, 2009)
Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) joins Newsmakers to give an update on health care legislation in the Senate. He is a member of the ''Gang of Six,'' which is composed of three Democrats and three Republicans from the Senate Finance Cmte. who are trying to put together a bipartisan health care bill. - Smithsonian Institution Sec. Wayne Cough (30 min. 23 sec. - September 6, 2009)
One year into his term, Sec. Wayne Clough details the mission and future of the Smithsonian Institution. Mr. Clough became the 12th secretary of the Smithsonian on July 1, 2008, succeeding Lawrence Small, who resigned after several calls for investigations into his spending.
- Podcast of the Week
- C-SPAN provides our viewers with a comprehensive range of public policy programs. "Podcast of the Week" is a noteworthy program drawn from the three C-SPAN networks and our popular series, such as "Washington Journal," "Road to the White House" and "American Perspectives."
Recent programs:- Pres. Obama Remarks at Clinton Global Initiative (17 min. 15 sec. - September 22, 2009)
President Obama made remarks at the opening session of the Clinton Global Initiative Conference.
- Town Hall Meeting with Fmr. Pres. Jimmy Carter (1 hr. 19 min. - September 15, 2009)
Former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter discussed current peace and health initiatives at The Carter Center and the Oct. 1 reopening of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum during the inaugural event of this seasons Conversations at The Carter Center.
- Gov. Sanford (R-SC) Talks To Constituents on Radio Call-In (52 min. 41 sec. - September 8, 2009)
In his first live radio appearance since revealing his extramarital affair in June, Gov. Mark Sanford (R-SC) joined WVOC-AM's ''The Afternoon Drive'' Radio show with Keven Cohen to take calls from his constituents.
- C-SPAN Radio Special: LBJ White House Tapes on Medicare (1 hr. 35 min. - September 5, 2009)
See comparisons with the current health care debate to Pres. Johnson's strategy on passing the 1965 Medicare bill plan as he talks to Sen. Albert Gore Sr., and House Ways & Means Cmte. Chairman Wilbur Mills.
- Q and A
- Every week, C-SPAN presents interesting people who are making things happen in politics, the media, education, and science and technology in hour-long conversations.
Recent programs:- Richard Baker, U.S. Senate Historian (1975-2009) (58 min. 16 sec. - Sunday)
On Q&A our guest is Richard Baker, who retired last month after 34 years as Historian of the United States Senate. Mr. Baker began his tenure in 1975 when the office of Senate Historian was established. By Senate Resolution, he was recently named Historian Emeritus. He is also the curator for the exhibition gallery of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center which opened late last year. In this interview, Mr. Baker tells stories from the history of the Senate and shows some rare photos of Senators.
- Neil Sheehan, Author, ''A Fiery Peace in a Cold War'' (56 min. 19 sec. - September 20, 2009)
Neil Sheehan is the author of a new book, ''A Fiery Peace in a Cold War: Bernard Schriever and the Ultimate Weapon.'' The book tells the story of the nuclear arms race and the intercontinental Ballistic Missile through the eyes of Air Force General Bernard Schriever. In 1954, General Schriever was the head of a research team that led to putting satellites in space and the development of missiles like the ICBM. - Christopher Caldwell, Author, ''Reflections on the Revolution in Europe'' (57 min. 18 sec. - September 13, 2009)
Christopher Caldwell is the author of the new book, ''Reflections on the Revolution in Europe: Immigration, Islam, and the West.'' The book looks at the immigrant experience in Europe, specifically immigration from non-European countries. Caldwell explains that there are 1.7 million new arrivals in Europe each year, half of which are followers of Islam. In his book, he says, ''Europe's future peace and prosperity depend on how easily these newcomers (and their children and grandchildren) assimilate into European life.'' - T.R. Reid, Author, ''The Healing of America'' (1 hr. 1 min. - September 6, 2009)
This week, our guest is T.R. Reid (Reed), author of the new book ''The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care.'' The former Washington Post reporter traveled to a variety of countries, including France, Germany, Japan, India, Canada, and the United Kingdom, for a first hand look at their health care systems. He also looks at the moral question of the right to equal health care notwithstanding ability to pay.
- The Communicators
- "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's new weekly series featuring a half-hour interview with the people who shape our digital future. The Communicators airs Saturdays on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET and Monday on C-SPAN2 at 8am and 8pm ET.
Recent programs:- Industry Insiders React to FCC's Net Neutrality Proposals (32 min. 58 sec. - Saturday)
Industry insiders give two perspectives on recently announced net neutrality proposals by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski. Chris Guttman-McCabe is with The Wireless Association and Ben Scott is with the public advocacy group Free Press. - Chris Schroeder, HealthCentral Network, CEO (30 min. 51 sec. - September 19, 2009)
Chris Schroeder, CEO of HealthCentral Network, shares his experiences launching the internet-based company with a focus health care. He also discusses the increased use of technology in the health care industry. - Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY) (22 min. 13 sec. - September 12, 2009)
Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY) shows Communicators how he uses various pieces of technology and social media to inform their constituents about congressional issues. This is the second half in a two-part series focusing on how members of Congress use new media. - Reporter Roundtable on Telecommunications & Technology Issues (32 min. 18 sec. - September 5, 2009)
Three reporters, Kim Hart, The Hill, Fawn Johnson, Dow Jones & Anderew Noyes, Congress Daily, discuss significant telecommunications and technology issues in the upcoming session of Congress and at the Federal Communications Commission.
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