Upcoming Programs

  • <em>Reading the Constitution</em>

    Reading the Constitution

    Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, summed up in his book’s subtitle, “Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism.” The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this event.

  • After Words with David Sanger

    After Words with David Sanger

    New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China’s rise, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and America’s role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky.

Featured Programs

  • After Words with Eddie Glaude

    After Words with Eddie Glaude

    Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude spoke about his views on Black politics and how the Black community moves forward in America’s democracy. He was interviewed by Harvard University history, race, and public policy professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad.

  • After Words with Susan Page

    After Words with Susan Page

    USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by former ABC News White House correspondent Ann Compton.

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  • <em>Lost in a Gallup</em>

    Lost in a Gallup

    Author Joseph Campbell discussed polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from 1936 to 2020. This event took place at Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C.

  • <em>Reading the Constitution</em>

    Reading the Constitution

    Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, summed up in his book’s subtitle, “Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism.” The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this event.

  • After Words with David Sanger

    After Words with David Sanger

    New York Times correspondent David Sanger spoke about China’s rise, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and America’s role in the world in the 21st century. He was interviewed by Harvard University Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky.

  • About Books with Brenna Connor on Book Sales in 2024

    About Books with Brenna Connor on Book Sales in 2024

    Publishing industry analyst Brenna Connor discussed sales trends and bestsellers in the first quarter of 2024, as well as predictions for the remainder of the year. About Books also reported on the latest publishing news and new releases.

  • In Depth with John Yoo

    In Depth with John Yoo

    Author and UC-Berkeley law professor John Yoo joined Book TV to talk and take calls about the Supreme Court, his support of presidential power, the Bush and Trump administrations, and more. His books include Crisis and Command and Defender in Chief.

  • <em>We Win, They Lose</em>

    We Win, They Lose

    Matthew Kroenig and Dan Negrea argued that the U.S. needs to be more aggressive towards Russia and China and called for a foreign policy more in line with that of the Reagan and Trump administrations. This event was hosted by the Atlantic Council in Washington…

  • <em>The Wager</em>

    The Wager

    Bestselling author David Grann talked about a mutiny aboard the British naval ship The Wager off the coast of South America in the mid-18th century and the court martial that followed. This event was hosted by the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore.

  • <em>Collisions</em>

    Collisions

    Catholic University Professor Michael Kimmage discussed the origins of the war in Ukraine and the global dimensions of the conflict. Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.

  • <em>So Help Me God</em>

    So Help Me God

    Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke about his life and faith and reflected on his time in the Trump administration.

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