Upcoming Programs

  • After Words with Johann Hari

    After Words with Johann Hari

    Journalist Johann Hari reports on the success and concerns surrounding the new weight-loss drugs, as well as his personal experience taking Ozempic.

  • <em>NextGen Marxism</em>

    NextGen Marxism

    Mike Gonzalez and Katharine Gorka argue that the American left has embraced a form of radical Marxism that threatens the future of the United States.

Featured Programs

  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • <em>God Gave Rock and Roll to You</em>

    God Gave Rock and Roll to You

    Portland Seminary professor Leah Payne talked about the history of the Jesus Movement and the birth of Christian rock in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. This event was hosted by Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, Kentucky.

  • In Depth with David Quammen

    In Depth with David Quammen

    Author and journalist David Quammen joined Book TV to talk and take calls about natural history and the origins of deadly viruses. His latest book is Breathless, about the race to identify and defeat the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • <em>Deception</em>

    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.

  • <em>Over the Influence</em> and <em>Unshrinking</em>

    Over the Influence and Unshrinking

    Fairleigh Dickinson University professor Kara Alaimo (Over the Influence and Cornell University professor Kate Manne (Unshrinking) discussed the pressures women and young girls face from social media and fatphobia. The Strand bookstore in New York City hosted …

  • <em>UFO - The Inside Story of the U.S. Government's Search for Alien Life Here-and Out There</em>

    UFO - The Inside Story of the U.S. Government's Search for Alien Life Here-and Out There

    Journalist Garrett Graff discussed research by government agencies and the scientific community into UFOs and the potential for alien life. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted this event.

  • After Words with Fei-Fei Li

    After Words with Fei-Fei Li

    Stanford University’s Fei-Fei Li spoke about her life and journey to becoming one of the leading scientists in the field of artificial intelligence. She was interviewed by New Scientist technology reporter Jeremy Hsu.

  • Chronicling the Black Experience

    Chronicling the Black Experience

    Authors Victoria Christopher Murray (The First Ladies) , Pamela Newkirk (Diversity, Inc.) , Thabiti Lewis (Black People Are My Business) and Khalil Gibran Muhammad (The Condemnation of Blackness) discussed how Black writers have written about Black history and…

  • The Healing Power of Literature

    The Healing Power of Literature

    Authors Patricia Spears Jones ("The Beloved Community), Marita Golden (The Strong Black Woman) Kevin Powell (The Kevin Powell Reader) discussed how writing can foster empathy and solace. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored this event at Medgar Ever…

  • Race, Technology and Social Media

    Race, Technology and Social Media

    Authors Emily Raboteau ("Lessons for Survival"), Christina Greer ("Black Ethnics") and Bettina Love ("Punished for Dreaming") discussed how technology and social media have impacted the fight for racial justice. The National Black Writers Conference sponsored …

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