Reading the Constitution
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explains his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, declaring that he chooses “pragmatism, not textualism.”
Upcoming Programs
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After Words with David Sanger
New York Times correspondent David Sanger discusses China’s rise, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine & America’s role in the world in the 21st century.
Featured Programs
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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.
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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.
TV Schedule
BookTV Videos
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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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Welcome the Wretched
Ohio State University law professor Cesar Hernandez argued that U.S. immigration enforcement should be separated from the criminal legal system. This event was hosted by Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida.
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Prequel - An American Fight Against Fascism
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow argued that authoritarianism has existed on the fringe far-right of U.S. politics for nearly a century. Politics and Prose Bookstore and George Washington University in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.
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Deception
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) took a critical look at former NIAID director Dr. Anthony Fauci and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. This event was hosted by Hillsdale College at their Washington, D.C, campus.