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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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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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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appeared before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee to testify on oversight of the CARES Act and rebuilding the economy. Several topics were addressed during the hearing including expanded IRS authority, affordable housing, workforce participation and unemployment, access to child-care, inflation, and supply chain challenges. During her opening statement, Secretary Yellen stressed the need for Congress...
Topics: powell, biden, yellen, irs, chrm, toomey, ellen, sec, crapo, mediacom, brown, georgia, cbo, chair...
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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, hank...
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Gettysburg College Civil War Institute director Peter Carmichael talked about the Petersburg Campaign and the 1864 Hicksford Raid which took place on December 7, 1864, when Union Major General Govereur Warren tried to destroy one of the Petersburg Railroad lines. 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: sussex, gettysburg, virginia, warren, petersburg, sussex, carmichael, mcallister, pennsylvania,...
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Brookings Institution senior fellow Thomas Wright discussed the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on security, economics, and foreign policy. This virtual event was provided by The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: china, biden, europe, jinping, australia, hong kong, california, donald trump, brazil, cdc,...
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In this edition of Communicators, telecommunications analysts Randolph May and Will Rinehart defined, discussed and debated "cancel culture." They also looked at related telecommunications issues such as social media platforms, free speech, and Section 230 reform. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
Topics: randy, peter, reinhardt, trump, google, oversight board, randy may
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This week on "The Communicators", Washington, DC-based tech reporters discussed what lies ahead for the tech and telecommunications industries in 2021, including anti-trust cases, potential changes under the Biden administration, and issues of data privacy and free speech on social media. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
Topics: biden, google, fcc, chris, trump, emily birnbaum, leah, cantwell, obama, markey, ftc, jeffrey...
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The LGBTQ Victory Institute honored Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for her work on the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" legislation on the 10th anniversary of its withdrawal. Speaker Pelosi accepted the honor during the virtual event and spoke about the work that went into repealing the law, which prevented gay and lesbian service members from discussing their sexual orientation. During a panel discussion; Adm. Michael Mullen, 17th Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Valerie Jarrett,...
Topics: obama, pelosi, mullen, nancy pelosi, jonathan, valerie jarrett, white house, valerie, biden, aaron,...
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Randolph May of the Free State Foundation and Harold Feld of Public Knowledge discussed free speech and censorship on social media. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
Topics: randy, harold feld, harold, hunter biden, peter, trump, biden
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Brookings Institution senior fellow Thomas Wright discussed the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on security, economics, and foreign policy. This virtual event was provided by The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: china, biden, europe, california, jinping, trump, donald trump, australia, hong kong, amazon, eu,...
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Social-justice activist Tim Wise discussed racial touchpoints during the Obama and Trump administrations. This virtual program was hosted by City Lights Bookstore and Speak Out in San Francisco. Sponsor: City Lights Bookstore,Speak Out (speakoutnow.org)
Topics: brown, donald trump, george floyd, memphis, louisiana, derek bell, duke, tim, obama, europe, david,...
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Author Tom McMillan told the story of how the Civil War divided two former friends, Union General Winfield Scott Hanco*ck and Confederate General Lewis Armistead. The Gettysburg Heritage Center hosted this event and provided the video. Sponsor: Gettysburg Heritage Center
Topics: hanco*ck, armistead, lewis, gettysburg, pickett, scott hanco*ck, bingham, la, pittsburgh, california,...
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Historian Thomas Hager recalled Henry Ford and Thomas Edison's failed attempt to build an industrialized city, ten times the size of Manhattan, in the Tennessee River Valley in the 1920s. This was a virtual event hosted by the Hudson Library and Historical Society in Hudson, Ohio. Sponsor: Hudson Library and Historical Society
Topics: henry ford, alabama, tennessee, detroit, calvin coolidge, rockefeller, hudson, thomas edison,...
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Arthur Laffer, Steve Forbes, and Edwin Meese III, among others, looked back 40 years at President Ronald Reagan's tax cuts and economic agenda. The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. co-hosted the event wth the Committee to Unleash Prosperity and the Reagan Alumni Association. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: reagan, ronald reagan, white house, larry, washington, biden, gorbachev, steve forbes, carter,...
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Christopher Leahy talked about John Tyler, the first vice president to succeed a president who died in office - and who was ejected from his own political party. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture hosted this virtual program. Sponsor: Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Topics: tyler, virginia, john tyler, washington, leticia, mary, jefferson, white house, pennsylvania,...
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President Franklin Roosevelt appointed eight U.S. Supreme Court justices, shaping the course of the court and the country during the Great Depression and war. FDR Presidential Library director Paul Sparrow discussed the Roosevelt court with scholars Ralph Blumenthal and John Barrett. The FDR library hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Roosevelt (Franklin) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: roosevelt, jackson, robinson, fdr, robert jackson, washington, roosevelt, biden, new york, ralph,...
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Brookings Institution senior fellow Thomas Wright discussed the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on security, economics, and foreign policy. This virtual event was provided by The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: china, biden, europe, california, jinping, australia, hong kong, cdc, trump
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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, gordon, iowa, delaware, bartholomew, johnson, navy, lynn smith,...
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Iranian-American journalist Tara Kangarlou reported on life in Iran and the political and cultural gaps between that nation and the United States. This virtual event was hosted by the McCain Institute in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: McCain Institute for International Leadership
Topics: iran, syria, germany, biden, china, white house, tehran, uk, france, obama, john, florida, israel,...
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Tevi Troy, presidential historian and former senior aide to President George W. Bush, looked at the internal fights that shaped several presidential administrations. This was a virtual event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: white house, reagan, eisenhower, baker, hartman, johnson, jim baker, carter, florida, truman,...
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Former first lady Betty Ford is honored for her life's work, with a special focus on the White House grounds and gardens. Featured speakers included landscape historian Jonathan Pliska, author of "A Garden for the President," and Mrs. Ford's daughter, Susan Ford Bales. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation hosted this virtual event and provided the video. Sponsor: Ford (Gerald R.) Presidential Foundation
Topics: white house, colorado, washington, betty ford, ford, jonathan, gerald ford, pennsylvania, polly...
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President Franklin Roosevelt appointed eight U.S. Supreme Court justices, shaping the course of the court and the country during the Great Depression and war. FDR Presidential Library director Paul Sparrow discussed the Roosevelt court with scholars Ralph Blumenthal and John Barrett. The FDR library hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Roosevelt (Franklin) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: roosevelt, jackson, robinson, fdr, robert jackson, washington, roosevelt, biden, new york, ralph,...
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Brookings Institution senior fellow Thomas Wright discussed the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on security, economics, and foreign policy. This virtual event was provided by The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: china, biden, europe, california, jinping, trump, donald trump, australia, hong kong, amazon, eu,...
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The Economic Club of Washington, DC hosted a two-part, virtual discussion that covered the attack on the U.S. Capitol and upcoming legislation in Congress as well as the medical communities response to COVID-19. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Tom Reed (R-NY) discussed their experience of the day the Capitol was attacked and Congress' response including the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. They also talked about another round of coronavirus relief funding and the...
Topics: debbie, washington, trump, california, michigan, kaiser, new york, pfizer, maryland, detroit, pwc,...
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Sarah Frier, author of "No Filter", discussed the growth of Instagram and its affect on social media. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
Topics: kevin systrom, mike krieger, mark zuckerberg, sarah frier, justin bieber, trump, zuckerberg,...
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Washington, D.C.,-based tech reporters talked about the current issues facing tech and the telecommunications industry, including anti-trust cases, and legislative proposals from the Biden administration, Congress and the FCC. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
Topics: biden, google, ashley, gopal ratnam, emily, washington, emily birnbaum, australia, brendan carr,...
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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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In this edition of the Communicators, Gary Shapiro, president and chief executive officer of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), discussed the major technology issues facing Congress and the Biden administration including protecting free speech online, antitrust, and broadband access as well as the future of communications technology. He provided an update from the all-digital 2021 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) where some of the world's largest technology companies and small start-ups...
Topics: china, washington, white house, google, trump, las vegas, biden, zuckerberg, florida, amazon,...
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Elizabeth Powel's political salons attracted, among others, constitutional convention delegates to her Philadelphia home. A surviving eight-page letter provides a glimpse into her role as confidante to her friend George Washington: She implored him to stand for a second term as president, though he had expressed his own doubts. Mount Vernon reference librarian Samantha Snyder and Kayla Anthony, Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks executive director, talked about her influence...
Topics: washington, philadelphia, elizabeth, kayla, vernon, samuel powell, powells, elizabeth powell,...
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Arthur Laffer, Steve Forbes, and Edwin Meese III, among others, looked back 40 years at President Ronald Reagan's tax cuts and economic agenda. The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. co-hosted the event wth the Committee to Unleash Prosperity and the Reagan Alumni Association. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: reagan, ronald reagan, white house, larry, washington, biden, gorbachev, steve forbes, carter,...
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified on CARES Act spending before the Senate Banking committee. The Treasury secretary warned about "catastrophic" effects if Congress failed to increase the debt ceiling limit and set a deadline of October 18, 2021 before the U.S. would default on its debt. Chair Powell also warned that inflation in the U.S. could remain high for several months due to the economic recovery from the pandemic. Sponsor: Senate...
Topics: biden, yellen, powell, irs, treasury, china, washington, montana, white house, ellen, trump,...
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Christopher Leahy talked about John Tyler, the first vice president to succeed a president who died in office - and who was ejected from his own political party. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture hosted this virtual program. Sponsor: Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Topics: tyler, virginia, john tyler, washington, leticia, mary, jefferson, white house, pennsylvania,...
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Sarah Kay Bierle, Managing Editor of the "Emerging Civil War" blog, talked about Confederate artillery officer John Pelham and the Battle of Kelly's Ford in Virginia. John Pelham died shortly after the March 17, 1863, battle from wounds sustained during fighting. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War
Topics: jackson, john pelham, pelham, stewart, stuart, fredericksburg, virginia, kelly, alabama, antietam,...
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President Franklin Roosevelt appointed eight U.S. Supreme Court justices, shaping the course of the court and the country during the Great Depression and war. FDR Presidential Library director Paul Sparrow discussed the Roosevelt court with scholars Ralph Blumenthal and John Barrett. The FDR library hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Roosevelt (Franklin) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: roosevelt, jackson, ralph, biden, robert jackson, fdr, roosevelt, john, robinson, washington, paul,...
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The LGBTQ Victory Institute honored Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for her work on the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" legislation on the 10th anniversary of its withdrawal. Speaker Pelosi accepted the honor during the virtual event and spoke about the work that went into repealing the law, which prevented gay and lesbian service members from discussing their sexual orientation. During a panel discussion; Adm. Michael Mullen, 17th Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Valerie Jarrett,...
Topics: obama, pelosi, mullen, nancy pelosi, biden, white house, jonathan, valerie, patrick murphy, valerie...
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The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a confirmation hearing for Pete Buttigieg to serve as Transportation secretary. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science,and Transportation Committee
Topics: buttigieg, faa, cantwell, amtrak, biden, indiana, washington, pete buttigieg, keystone, klobuchar,...
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Tevi Troy, presidential historian and former senior aide to President George W. Bush, looked at the internal fights that shaped several presidential administrations. This was a virtual event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Sponsor: Bipartisan Policy Center
Topics: reagan, white house, johnson, nixon, kiron skinner, baker, jim baker, truman, charlie, brezinski,...
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In this edition of the Communicators, Tom Wheeler, former Chair of the Federal Communications Commission from 2013-17, discussed broadband infrastructure, the FCC and other telecommunications issues. Mr. Wheeler is a Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center for Technology Innovation. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
Topics: fcc, peter, ftc, leah nylen, at&t, tom wheeler, mr. wheeler, sec, trump
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In this edition of the Communicators, Brendan Carr, senior Republican Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), discussed some of the issues currently facing the FCC, including broadband infrastructure, telecom policies and media regulation. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
Topics: fcc, biden, carr, california, john hendel, europe, brendan carr, rosen, cantwell, white house, obama
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In this edition of the Communicators, Gary Shapiro, president and chief executive officer of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), discussed the major technology issues facing Congress and the Biden administration including protecting free speech online, antitrust, and broadband access as well as the future of communications technology. He provided an update from the all-digital 2021 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) where some of the world's largest technology companies and small start-ups...
Topics: china, white house, google, biden, ftc, trump, comcast, washington, lima, gary shapiro, florida,...
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Barack and Michelle Obama - joined by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot - broke ground on the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. In their remarks, they talked about their hopes for the center and its work. The Obama Foundation hosted this event. Sponsor: Obama Foundation
Topics: chicago, obama, michelle obama, michelle, jackson, illinois, white house, wilson, zell wilson,...
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Social-justice activist Tim Wise discussed racial touchpoints during the Obama and Trump administrations. This virtual program was hosted by City Lights Bookstore and Speak Out in San Francisco. Sponsor: City Lights Bookstore,Speak Out (speakoutnow.org)
Topics: brown, amalia, donald trump, george floyd, louisiana, china, msnbc, tennessee, new york, obama,...
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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, lyndon b. johnson, michael, brian, brian williams, texas, virginia, michael...
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This week on "The Communicators", Washington, DC-based tech reporters discussed what lies ahead for the tech and telecommunications industries in 2021, including anti-trust cases, potential changes under the Biden administration, and issues of data privacy and free speech on social media. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
Topics: biden, google, fcc, leah nylen, trump, chris, emily birnbaum, d.c., jeffrey starks, amy klobuchar,...
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In this edition of the Communicators, Adam Kovacevich, Founder and CEO of tech industry coalition Chamber of Progress, discussed online speech platforms, policy issues facing the Biden Administration, and the future of tech regulation. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
Topics: google, washington, california, adam kovacevich, mr. kovacevich, ashley, comcast, amazon, europe,...
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Brookings Institution senior fellow Thomas Wright discussed the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on security, economics, and foreign policy. This virtual event was provided by The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: china, biden, europe, california, australia, gorbachev, amazon, commonwealth, donald trump, hong...
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Chris Mackowski, editor in chief of the "Emerging Civil War" blog, talked about Union General Thomas Stevenson who was was killed in action during the battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse in May 1864. Sponsor: Emerging Civil War Blog
Topics: stevenson, stephenson, burnside, massachusetts, boston, pennsylvania, spotsylvania, mills,...
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Did President Truman set the precedent for a politicized high court? Rawn James provided his answer in "The Truman Court: Law and the Limits of Loyalty." Mr. James is a former assistant attorney general for the District of Columbia. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: truman, harry truman, tom clark, franklin roosevelt, vincent, missouri, burton, white house, harold...
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Did President Truman set the precedent for a politicized high court? Rawn James provided his answer in "The Truman Court: Law and the Limits of Loyalty." Mr. James is a former assistant attorney general for the District of Columbia. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: truman, harry truman, tom clark, franklin roosevelt, vincent, missouri, burton, white house, harold...
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Local historians shared stories about Loudoun County, Virginia, during the Civil War. This program was part of a series sponsored by the Loudoun Museum called, "History on Tap." Sponsor: Loudoun County Museum
Topics: pennsylvania, virginia, bert, harrison, gettysburg, leesburg, loudoun, maryland, loudoun county,...
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Brookings Institution senior fellow Thomas Wright discussed the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on security, economics, and foreign policy. This virtual event was provided by The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: china, biden, europe, jinping, trump, australia, hong kong, california, donald trump, eu, cdc,...
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Author and activist Terry Tempest Williams shared her essays on environmental issues. This program was part of the Wisconsin Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Madison Public Library. Sponsor: Wisconsin Book Festival
Topics: terry, wisconsin, matt, utah, brook, connor, boston, biden, dan, barack obama, turkey, george...
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In this edition of the Communicators, Adam Kovacevich, Founder and CEO of tech industry coalition Chamber of Progress, discussed online speech platforms, policy issues facing the Biden Administration, and the future of tech regulation. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
Topics: google, mr. kovacevich, washington, adam kovacevich, ashley, california, amazon, europe, donald...
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified on CARES Act spending before the Senate Banking committee. The Treasury secretary warned about "catastrophic" effects if Congress failed to increase the debt ceiling limit and set a deadline of October 18, 2021 before the U.S. would default on its debt. Chair Powell also warned that inflation in the U.S. could remain high for several months due to the economic recovery from the pandemic. Sponsor: Senate...
Topics: biden, yellen, powell, irs, treasury, china, comcast, washington, montana, white house, ellen,...
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Former first lady Betty Ford is honored for her life's work, with a special focus on the White House grounds and gardens. Featured speakers included landscape historian Jonathan Pliska, author of "A Garden for the President," and Mrs. Ford's daughter, Susan Ford Bales. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation hosted this virtual event and provided the video. Sponsor: Ford (Gerald R.) Presidential Foundation
Topics: white house, washington, colorado, betty ford, jackson, ford, wisconsin, vail, gerald ford,...
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Local historians shared stories about Loudoun County, Virginia, during the Civil War. This program was part of a series sponsored by the Loudoun Museum called, "History on Tap." Sponsor: Loudoun County Museum
Topics: pennsylvania, virginia, bert, harrison, gettysburg, leesburg, loudoun, maryland, loudoun county,...
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Brookings Institution senior fellow Thomas Wright discussed the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on security, economics, and foreign policy. This virtual event was provided by The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: china, biden, europe, amazon, california, australia, gorbachev, commonwealth, donald trump, hong...
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Elizabeth Powel's political salons attracted, among others, constitutional convention delegates to her Philadelphia home. A surviving eight-page letter provides a glimpse into her role as confidante to her friend George Washington: She implored him to stand for a second term as president, though he had expressed his own doubts. Mount Vernon reference librarian Samantha Snyder and Kayla Anthony, Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks executive director, talked about her influence...
Topics: washington, philadelphia, elizabeth, powell, kayla, vernon, samuel powell, samuel, elizabeth...
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Retired Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione served as Camp David commander during the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. He gave a behind-the-scenes account of the presidential getaway in his book, "Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat." Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: david, clinton, navy, eisenhower, white house, carter, michelle, white house historical...
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President Franklin Roosevelt appointed eight U.S. Supreme Court justices, shaping the course of the court and the country during the Great Depression and war. FDR Presidential Library director Paul Sparrow discussed the Roosevelt court with scholars Ralph Blumenthal and John Barrett. The FDR library hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Roosevelt (Franklin) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: roosevelt, jackson, ralph, biden, robert jackson, fdr, roosevelt, john, robinson, washington, paul,...
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Barack and Michelle Obama - joined by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot - broke ground on the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. In their remarks, they talked about their hopes for the center and its work. The Obama Foundation hosted this event. Sponsor: White House,Obama Foundation
Topics: chicago, obama, michelle obama, michelle, jackson, illinois, white house, wilson, zell wilson,...
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Washington, D.C. tech reporters discussed the future of the tech industry. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
Topics: biden, john hendel, washington, margaret mcgill, china, trump, zakrzewski, margaret, ftc, ken buck,...
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Iranian-American journalist Tara Kangarlou reported on life in Iran and the political and cultural gaps between that nation and the United States. This virtual event was hosted by the McCain Institute in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: McCain Institute for International Leadership
Topics: iran, jon, germany, biden, china, mccain, uk, syria, europe, france, obama, pakistan, wisconsin,...
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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, francis, reagan, barack obama, johnson, texas,...
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Dwight Eisenhower's grandson David talked about Ike the man and his leadership during World War II. He was in conversation with Brian Hauenstein, grandson of Colonel Ralph Hauenstein, who served as Chief of the Intelligence Branch in the Army's European Theater. The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies hosted this event and provided the video. Sponsor: Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies
Topics: eisenhower, dwight eisenhower, ralph, normandy, germany, patton, europe, france, ralph ellen stein,...
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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,...
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The City Club of Cleveland hosted a virtual discussion on the direction of the Republican Party after the Trump presidency, the divisions in the Republican Party and possible future leaders of the party. Sponsor: City Club of Cleveland
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined a virtual discussion with Axios on the role of autonomous and electric vehicles, and how they factor into President Biden's infrastructure proposal. Later in the program, Axios Co-Founder and CEO Jim VandeHei interviewed Cruise CEO Dan Ammann about his company's self-driving vehicle technology. San Francisco-Marin Food Bank Executive Director Tanis Crosby also joined to speak about her organization's efforts to provide food to those in need....
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In this edition of the Communicators, Jessica Melugin, Director of the Center for Technology and Innovation at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, discussed technology issues including antitrust, social media content and net neutrality regulation. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
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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
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Washington, D.C.,-based tech reporters talked about the current issues facing tech and the telecommunications industry, including anti-trust cases, and legislative proposals from the Biden administration, Congress and the FCC. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
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In this edition of Communicators, telecommunications analysts Randolph May and Will Rinehart defined, discussed and debated "cancel culture." They also looked at related telecommunications issues such as social media platforms, free speech, and Section 230 reform. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
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In this edition of the Communicators, Steven Feldstein, author and Carnegie Endowment Senior Fellow, discussed his book, "The Rise of Digital Repression", which looks at how autocratic governments utilize new digital technology to reinforce their power and influence politics. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
Topics: china, thailand, huawei, ethiopia, philippines, steven feldstein, duterte, europe, obama, congo,...
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In this edition of the Communicators, Steven Feldstein, author and Carnegie Endowment Senior Fellow, discussed his book, "The Rise of Digital Repression", which looks at how autocratic governments utilize new digital technology to reinforce their power and influence politics. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Communicators
Topics: china, wally, ethiopia, thailand, stephen, europe, congo, uk, russia, donald trump, egypt, jason...
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