Is Earth Exceptional? - The Quest for Cosmic Life
Astrophysicist Mario Livio explains the search for life outside of earth. This virtual event was hosted by the Smithsonian Associates.
Upcoming Programs
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After Words with Stephanie Gorton
Stephanie Gorton looks at the lives & rivalry between two key figures in the early movement for birth control & reproductive rights.
Featured Programs
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Un-Cancel Robert E. Lee
Gib Kerr argued that Robert E. Lee has been unfairly “cancelled” in America, including at Washington and Lee University, where Lee served as president from 1865-1870. The event was hosted by the Kappa Alpha Order at Mulberry Hill in Lexington, Virginia.
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After Words with Vince Beiser
Journalist Vince Beiser looked at how the race to mine metals and other natural resources needed in technology and renewable energy is impacting geopolitics and the environment. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal global metals and mining reporter Julie …
TV Schedule
BookTV Videos
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Author Discussion on the 1944 World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf
Thomas Cutler ("The Battle of Leyte Gulf at 75"), Trent Hone ("Mastering the Art of Command"), and Paul Stillwell ("Battleship Commander") discussed the 1944 Pacific Theater Battle of Leyte Gulf, often described as the “greatest naval battle in history.” This …
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Un-Cancel Robert E. Lee
Gib Kerr argued that Robert E. Lee has been unfairly “cancelled” in America, including at Washington and Lee University, where Lee served as president from 1865-1870. The event was hosted by the Kappa Alpha Order at Mulberry Hill in Lexington, Virginia.
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Diary of a Psychosis
Mises Institute senior fellow Thomas Woods questioned whether the U.S. government’s response to COVID-19 was good for the American people. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas.
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The Parent Revolution
American Federation for Children’s Corey DeAngelis argued that parents need to get more involved in their children’s education and regain control from the teachers' unions over the curriculum in public schools. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation …
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2024 Texas Book Festival - Elizabeth Dias and Shefali Luthra
Elizabeth Dias (The Fall of Roe) and Shefali Luthra (Undue Burden) discussed reproductive rights in America. This event was part of the 2024 Texas Book Festival in Austin.
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The Language of Climate Politics
End Climate Science founding director Genevieve Guenther argued that both Republicans and Democrats use incorrect language about climate change. Harvard Bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event.
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The AI Mirror - How to Reclaim Our Humanity in an Age of Machine Thinking
University of Edinburgh philosophy professor Shannon Vallor argued that artificial intelligence reflects humanity’s flaws because it is based on human data. Harvard Bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this event.
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For Love of Country
Former Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) talked about why she left the Democratic party. She spoke at the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, California.