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The Supreme Court    Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
C-SPAN gives viewers a rare look into the U.S. Supreme Court with interviews with the nine sitting Justices and retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
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After Words   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
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:
  • After Words: John Yoo, ''Crisis and Command'' interviewed by Victoria Toensing (1 hr. 11 min. - January 30, 2010)
    John Yoo, former deputy assistant attorney general in the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (2001-2003), talks about his book ''Crisis and Command.'' The books looks at the history of executive power going back to President George Washington. Prof. Yoo discusses his book with Victoria Toensing, former assistant attorney general in the Justice Department's Criminal Division (1984-1988) and founding partner at diGenova & Toensing, LLP.
  • After Words: Thomas Fleming author of ''The Intimate Lives of the Founding Fathers'' interviewed by Drew University professor Barbara Mitnick (1 hr. 7 min. - January 23, 2010)
    From the American Revolution Round Table of Philadelphia, historian Thomas Fleming profiles the women who played a central part in the lives of the founding fathers in his book, ''The Intimate Lives of the Founding Fathers.'' From the partnership of John and Abigail Adams, who reminded her husband to ''remember the ladies'' as he assisted in the creation of a new government, to the prominent role Dolly Madison played in encouraging her once shy husband, James, and the turbulent marriages of Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton. Thomas Fleming discusses his book with Barbara Mitnick, professor at Drew University and the editor of New Jersey in the American Revolution.
  • After Words: Peniel Joseph author of ''Dark Days, Bright Nights'' interviewed by Kevin Merida, national editor, The Washington Post (58 min. 7 sec. - January 16, 2010)
    Peniel Joseph recalls the black power movement in his book, ''Dark Days, Bright Nights: From Black Power to Barack Obama.'' Mr. Joseph contends that the 1965 Voting Rights Act played a significant role in the ascendancy of black radical politics and assisted in paving the way for future African-American political leadership. Peniel Joseph profiles several of the movement's key figures, including Stokely Carmichael, Malcolm X, and Paul Robeson. He discusses his book with Kevin Merida, national editor of The Washington Post.
Newsmakers   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
"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.
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  • Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) (31 min. 35 sec. - January 31, 2010)
    Democratic Policy Cmte. Chairman Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) outlines the legislation he's crafted with Maj. Whip Richard Durbin (D-IL) to spur job creation, which was also a key focus of Pres. Obama's State of the Union Address. Details of the bill are still being negotiated, with some estimates putting its cost at $80 billion.
  • Sen. Cornyn on Politics & the Congressional Agenda (33 min. 42 sec. - January 24, 2010)
    National Republican Senatorial Cmte. Chair Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) looks ahead to the 2010 mid-term elections and gives his opinion on the recent Supreme Court campaign finance ruling. He also goes over the status of health care after the Massachusetts special Senate election.
  • House Armed Services Cmte. Chair Ike Skelton (D-MO) (31 min. 59 sec. - January 17, 2010)
    House Armed Services Cmte. Chair Ike Skelton (D-MO) discussed a recent report on the Fort Hood attack and suggested overhauls on military efficiency reviews. He also answered questions on U.S. policy in Afghanistan & Pakistan and the current U.S. relief efforts in Haiti.
Podcast of the Week   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
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:
  • House Republican Retreat with Pres. Obama (1 hr. 47 min. - January 29, 2010)
    Pres. Obama spoke to House Republicans at their two-day retreat in Baltimore, MD. He repeated his State of the Union address plea for bipartisanship on health care and other economic issues. Following his remarks, he took questions from the audience. Later, GOP leaders commented on the President's appearance.
  • Pres. Obama Town Hall in Ohio (1 hr. 13 min. - January 22, 2010)
    Pres. Obama was in Lorain County, OH, on his White House to Main Street Tour. He held a town hall meeting with local leaders and community members to discuss the local economy, jobs and health care. The President has said that he will continue to regularly visit communities across the country to discuss economic issues.
  • NPC Luncheon Address by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka (1 hr. 3 min. - January 11, 2010)
    The newly-elected leader of the nation's largest labor union spoke at the National Press Club. Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO President talked about the state of the economy and its impact on families, as well as some of the proposed legislation that could impact the labor movement.
Q and A   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
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:
  • Terry Teachout, Author, ''Pops: The Life of Louis Armstrong'' (59 min. 58 sec. - January 31, 2010)
    Joining Q&A is Terry Teachout, Drama Critic for The Wall Street Journal. He will talk about his new biography of Louis (Louie) Armstrong called ''Pops: The Life of Louis Armstrong.'' Louis Armstrong was a jazz musician who influenced the music and culture of the 20th century.
  • Students from The Washington Center (1 hr. - January 24, 2010)
    Students from The Washington Center discuss politics and government as viewed through their experience in visiting Washington, DC. The students represent one group of the 600-800 college students who come to Washington each year in seminars sponsored by The Washington Center. In addition, The Washington Center sponsors 1500 to 1600 students from around the country in longer term internships in Washington, DC each semester. The Washington Center is a non-profit organization started in 1975. It's mission includes preparing young people for leadership position and civil participation.
  • Frm. Rep. Fred Grandy (R-IA), Co-Host, ''The Grandy & Andy Morning Show'' WMAL Radio (1 hr. 1 min. - January 17, 2010)
    Former Congressman Fred Grandy is currently co-host with Andy Parks of ''The Grandy & Andy Morning Show'' on WMAL Radio and features news and political talk. From 1995 to 2000, he was President and CEO of Goodwill Industries. Mr. Grandy represented Iowa in Congress for four terms, from 1987 to 1995. In 1994, he lost the Republican primary for Governor against incumbent Terry Branstad. Prior to his terms in Congress, he had an acting career that included nine years at Burl ''Gopher'' Smith on ''The Love Boat.''
The Communicators   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
"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:
  • Stuart Benjamin, Federal Communications Commission, Distinguished Scholar in Residence (30 min. 39 sec. - January 30, 2010)
    Stuart Benjamin, the FCC's first in-house Scholar in Residence, explains his research on several matters currently being examined, including the use of digital spectrum to provide for broadband expansion.
  • NAB Pres. Addresses Spectrum Use (28 min. 13 sec. - January 23, 2010)
    National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Pres. Gordon Smith discusses efforts by the FCC to reassign a range of television frequencies for broadband use and what it would mean for broadcasters. He also explains the technology behind mobile digital television and the hopes that it will be competitive.
  • Larry Cohen, Communications Workers of America, President (27 min. 34 sec. - January 16, 2010)
    Larry Cohen, the President of Communications Workers of America, joins The Communicators for a discussion on the federal government's role in establishing high speed Internet in the United States.

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