Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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Foreign-born doctors testified before a House Judiciary subcommittee about practicing medicine in the U.S. and their experience with the U.S. health care system. Sponsor: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship
Topics: canada, pennsylvania, biden, new york, india, missouri, washington, ukraine, mr. mcclintock,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. followed in his father's footsteps, working to preserve and conserve public lands. Among those discussing his early 20th century contributions to the field are Elizabeth Cushing, author of "Beauty, Efficiency, and Economy: A Life of Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., Landscape Architect, Planner, and Conservationist." Sponsor: Office of the Architect of the Capitol,National Association for Olmsted Parks
Topics: california, olmstead, san francisco, henry hubbard, rockefeller, lauren, boston, colorado, yosemite...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former National Security official and witness in the first impeachment trial of former President Trump, Fiona Hill, suggested that we must provide opportunities in declining impoverished communities. Sponsor: Free Library of Philadelphia
Topics: putin, russia, trump, pennsylvania, england, fiona, nato, philadelphia, britain, oxford, white...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Fatima Shaik provided a history of Economy Hall in New Orleans, which played a vital role in the social and political lives of the city's Black residents in the 19th and 20th century. This was a virtual event hosted by the Brooklyn Public Library in New York City. Sponsor: Brooklyn Public Library
Topics: new orleans, louisiana, house, ferguson, new york, mindy freeman, lily, tiffany justice
Source: Comcast Cable

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How have first ladies shaped history as presidential advisers and as advocates for societal change? That was the question before a panel of scholars convened by the White House Historical Association at their conference in Dallas, Texas. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: washington, white house, dolly, eleanor roosevelt, edith wilson, dolly madison, kennedy, cleveland,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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How have first ladies shaped history as presidential advisers and as advocates for societal change? That was the question before a panel of scholars convened by the White House Historical Association at their conference in Dallas, Texas. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: washington, white house, dolly, eleanor roosevelt, edith wilson, dolly madison, kennedy, cleveland,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) provides an update on preparation and response efforts to Hurricane Ian. Sponsor: Florida | Office of the Governor
Topics: florida, kevin, charlie, louisiana, tennessee, healthcare administration, charlotte, lake city,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Fawzia Koofi, the first female to be elected second deputy speaker in the Afghan parliament, discussed women's rights in Afghanistan and the Taliban's control over the country, with the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She elaborated on how the Taliban broke its promises in regard to giving women more rights and equality, and reflected on the Taliban's takeover on August 15, 2021, which she called a "handover." When asked if the Biden administration was given a...
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, pakistan, bangladesh, china, caliban, providence, kabul, europe, obama,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Authors Frye Gaillard and Cynthia Tucker explored the South's influence on American politics. Sponsor: Southern Festival of Books
Topics: alabama, obama, cynthia, warnock, georgia, herschel walker, tuberville, randall, george wallace,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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FEMA Administrator Deanna Criswell said emergency management is at a "pivotal moment in its history," as the average number of disasters per year has risen from 108 to 348 over the last 10 years. Her remarks came as she testified on the president's 2023 budget request before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness. Several topics were addressed including impacts of climate change, disaster preparation and mitigation, FEMA workforce needs, security...
Topics: new york, fema
Source: Comcast Cable

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Meat producers and the heads of the nation's top meatpacking companies testified about prices before the House Agriculture Committee in a two-part hearing. Farmers and meat packers spoke about rising operation costs and the challenges the cattle industry face. During a second panel meat packing CEO's testified about their business operations and explained their company's roles in the process. Sponsor: House Agriculture Committee
Topics: packers, usda, scott, ama, washington, california, mr. schiefelbein, schiefelbein, iowa, klein,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, discussed his book "From Generosity to Justice," with Michael Fitts, president of Tulane University, at the inaugural New Orleans Book Festival. The festival was held in person at the university. Sponsor: New Orleans Book Festival
Topics: lafayette, new orleans, new york, andrew carnegie, jefferson, walker, beaumont, texas, aspen, fitz,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Meat producers and the heads of the nation's top meatpacking companies testified about prices before the House Agriculture Committee in a two-part hearing. Farmers and meat packers spoke about rising operation costs and the challenges the cattle industry face. During a second panel meat packing CEO's testified about their business operations and explained their company's roles in the process.
Topics: packers, ama, usda, mr. schiefelbein, iowa, biden, minnesota, california, scott, georgia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf and two other top FDA officials faced tough questions from House lawmakers from both parties on the agency's handling of the ongoing baby formula shortage impacting parents and their infants nationwide. During nearly three hours of questioning, lawmakers also pressed Dr. Califf on a whistleblower complaint concerning the closed Abbott baby formula plant that did not reach FDA senior officials until months after it was given to the agency. Dr. Califf...
Topics: fda, biden, abbott, michigan, cdc, hindsight, white house, google, caleb, sturgis, texas, europe,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Retired military officials and other panelists discussed the role of veterans in promoting democracy during an event hosted by the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. They talked about the extent to which veterans should engage in partisan politics, whether as candidates for office or as regular citizens, and discussed the benefits of veterans getting involved in the democratic process. Sponsor: Brookings Institution
Topics: allen, elaine, abbott, navy, michael, afghanistan, biden, missouri, maryland, mckinley, ellen,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Penn State Abington professor Friederike Baer talked about German mercenary soldiers employed by the British during the American Revolution, known as Hessians. The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia hosted this program. Sponsor: Museum of the American Revolution
Topics: canada, britain, north america, new york, germany, florida, pensacola, europe, braunschweig,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Two former White House National Security Council directors spoke about the Russia-Ukraine war and the implications for European security during a think tank discussion hosted by the Brookings Institution. Fiona Hill, former White House National Security Council director for Russia under the Trump administration, and James Goldgeier, former White House National Security Council director for Russian, Ukrainian and Eurasian affairs under the Clinton administration, touched on how the war is...
Topics: russia, ukraine, putin, europe, china, nato, germany, soviet union, sweden, biden, turkey, finland,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said a challenge for the IRS and the child and earned income tax credit programs is "to actually get enrollment up and increased, and at the same time, make sure that the right people are getting the right amount of payments." His comments came as he discussed, along with other tax advocates and policy professionals, the benefits and improvement solutions to the child and earned income tax credits during a conversation hosted by the Bipartisan...
Topics: irs, the irs, rachel, florida, rebecca
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Fiona Hill, former National Security Council director for Russia, joins other foreign policy professionals and scholars for a discussion on the geopolitics of the Russia-Ukraine war. Sponsor: Brookings Institution
Topics: russia, ukraine, china, india, putin, europe, taiwan, beijing, germany, biden, nato, vladimir...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) led a discussion with financial policy experts and industry stakeholders on inflation and how innovation in financial technology can support the American worker. Hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC, they discussed several topics, including the elimination of overdraft fees, earned wage access, financial regulation, and the predatory practices of pay-day lenders and check cashing services. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute
Topics: england, washington, china
Source: Comcast Cable

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During remarks on China and U.S. national security at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, FBI Dir. Christopher Wray said, "there's just no country that presents a broader threat to our ideas, innovation, and economic security than China." The director went on to say that the Chinese government has stolen more corporate and personal data than all other countries combined. Other topics addressed during the conversation were cybersecurity concerns, domestic...
Topics: fbi, china, ge, reagan, wray, christopher wray, ronald reagan, ransomware, eric, washington, doj,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Communications industry leaders in government and in the private sector joined the Free State Foundation for its policy conference in Washington, DC. In this panel, former Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Michael Powell joined industry leaders for a conversation on broadband access and deployment. They highlighted the challenges as well as the successes at the federal and state and local levels of government. Sponsor: Free State Foundation
Topics: fcc, michael, jonathan, meredith, chris, ntia, ukraine, michael powell, california, faa, randy,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Fiona Hill ("There is Nothing for You Here") and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) ("Midnight in Washington") offered their thoughts on Donald Trump's presidency. This was part of the 2022 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Maryland. Sponsor: Gaithersburg Book Festival
Topics: putin, schiff, ukraine, russia, england, gaithersburg, nato, trump, washington, europe, donald...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A first person interpretive performance, followed by a discussion about James Forten, a Free Black and Revolutionary War Privateer. This virtual program was hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Sponsor: Museum of the American Revolution
Topics: philadelphia, jefferson, james, nathan, james fortin, fortin, daniel bruton, james horton, james...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former federal judge Michael Luttig, who testified before the January 6 Committee, spoke about his concerns for the future of democracy and warns about the ongoing threat of 2020 election result denial. He was joined by retired federal judge Thomas Griffith, who also spoke about the impact of election misinformation and warned against attacking American institutions, especially the Supreme Court and its judges. The discussion was moderated by CBS News journalist Major Garrett and was part of an...
Topics: griffith, luttig, trump, david, cbs, michael, dave, ginsberg, new york
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former federal judge Michael Luttig, who testified before the January 6 Committee, spoke about his concerns for the future of democracy and warns about the ongoing threat of 2020 election result denial. He was joined by retired federal judge Thomas Griffith, who also spoke about the impact of election misinformation and warned against attacking American institutions, especially the Supreme Court and its judges. The discussion was moderated by CBS News journalist Major Garrett and was part of an...
Topics: griffith, luttig, trump, david, thomas griffith, cbs, michael, dave, ginsberg, new york
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former Tunisian President Mohamed Moncef Marzouki discussed democracy in the Middle East amid the aftermath of the so-called Arab Spring--a series of anti-government protests that occurred in the region around 2010-12. He outlined why the revolutions failed, saying citizens were victims of ruling elites and intervening dictators across the region, as well as internal divisions between Islamists and secularists. The former president also said the fight for democracy is ongoing and he fears a...
Topics: tunisia, marzouki, washington, yemen, egypt, syria, indonesia, europe, etc., algeria
Source: Comcast Cable

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discussed the possibility of moderate interest rate increases during a conversation on the economy and inflation hosted by the Brookings Institute. Chair Powell discussed managing interest rate risks and finding the right balance to lower inflation. Other topics included the labor market, wages and the impact of the Chinese COVID-19 lockdowns on the global market. Sponsor: Brookings Institution
Topics: china, jonathan, nancy
Source: Comcast Cable

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Fawzia Koofi, the first female to be elected second deputy speaker in the Afghan parliament, discussed women's rights in Afghanistan and the Taliban's control over the country, with the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She elaborated on how the Taliban broke its promises in regard to giving women more rights and equality, and reflected on the Taliban's takeover on August 15, 2021, which she called a "handover." When asked if the Biden administration was given a...
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, pakistan, bangladesh, china, caliban, providence, kabul, europe, obama,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Fawzia Koofi, the first female to be elected second deputy speaker in the Afghan parliament, discussed women's rights in Afghanistan and the Taliban's control over the country, with the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She elaborated on how the Taliban broke its promises in regard to giving women more rights and equality, and reflected on the Taliban's takeover on August 15, 2021, which she called a "handover." When asked if the Biden administration was given a...
Topics: afghanistan, taliban, pakistan, bangladesh, china, caliban, providence, kabul, europe, obama,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A first person interpretive performance, followed by a discussion about James Forten, a Free Black and Revolutionary War Privateer. This virtual program was hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Sponsor: Museum of the American Revolution
Topics: philadelphia, james, nathan, james fortin, fortin, james horton, daniel bruton, james wharton, mike...
Source: Comcast Cable

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This virtual tour of the John Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum's exhibit on the Kennedy children, Caroline and John Jr., looked at the public's fascination with them, their media image, and the life they led in the White House. Sponsor: Kennedy (John F.) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: white house, kennedy, caroline, mrs. kennedy, jacqueline kennedy, c-span, avery hatcher,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, discussed his book "From Generosity to Justice," with Michael Fitts, president of Tulane University, at the inaugural New Orleans Book Festival. The festival was held in person at the university. Sponsor: New Orleans Book Festival
Topics: lafayette, new orleans, new york, andrew carnegie, jefferson, walker, beaumont, texas, aspen, fitz,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Foreign-born doctors testified before a House Judiciary subcommittee about practicing medicine in the U.S. and their experience with the U.S. health care system. Sponsor: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship
Topics: india, canada, missouri, california, mcclintock, new york, texas, biden, mr. mcclintock, mr....
Source: Comcast Cable

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American History TV looked back at former Senator Joe Biden's questioning of Supreme Court nominees -- including Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, John Roberts, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito, Antonin Scalia and Robert Bork. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: biden, brown, ginsburg, joe biden, dolan, griswold, marshall, iran, lucas, john roberts, epa,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Forest Service Chief Randy Moore testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee about the president's 2023 budget request. Senators expressed concerns about a decrease in funding requests for maintenance backlogs and pay for firefighters. Chief Moore spoke about the challenges in fighting fires with rising temperatures and drier conditions. Sponsor: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Topics: hawaii, mexico, biden, arizona, oregon, king, california, burns, new mexico, alaska, wyoming,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former Tunisian President Mohamed Moncef Marzouki discussed democracy in the Middle East amid the aftermath of the so-called Arab Spring--a series of anti-government protests that occurred in the region around 2010-12. He outlined why the revolutions failed, saying citizens were victims of ruling elites and intervening dictators across the region, as well as internal divisions between Islamists and secularists. The former president also said the fight for democracy is ongoing and he fears a...
Topics: tunisia, egypt, washington, yemen, syria
Source: Comcast Cable

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Fair housing advocates testified on affordable housing proposals before the House Financial Services Committee. Topics included inflation, homelessness, housing supply and demand, rental assistance and government incentives to industry and first-generation homeowners to increase affordable housing opportunities. Sponsor: House Financial Services Committee
Topics: biden, texas, hud, california, new york, fha, washington, arkansas, sandy, ukraine, zandi,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Foreign-born doctors testified before a House Judiciary subcommittee about practicing medicine in the U.S. and their experience with the U.S. health care system. Sponsor: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship
Topics: india, canada, conrad, missouri, mcclintock, texas, biden, new york, ms. harris, wamc, skorken,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Author Fatima Shaik provided a history of Economy Hall in New Orleans, which played a vital role in the social and political lives of the city's Black residents in the 19th and 20th century. This was a virtual event hosted by the Brooklyn Public Library in New York City. Sponsor: Brooklyn Public Library
Topics: new orleans, fatima shaik, jennifer egan, new york, louisiana, morocco, plessy versus ferguson,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Retired military officials and other panelists discussed the role of veterans in promoting democracy during an event hosted by the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. They talked about the extent to which veterans should engage in partisan politics, whether as candidates for office or as regular citizens, and discussed the benefits of veterans getting involved in the democratic process. Sponsor: Brookings Institution
Topics: elaine, allen, navy, abbott, missouri, maryland, new york, michael, texas, florida, biden, joe...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) led a discussion with financial policy experts and industry stakeholders on inflation and how innovation in financial technology can support the American worker. Hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC, they discussed several topics, including the elimination of overdraft fees, earned wage access, financial regulation, and the predatory practices of pay-day lenders and check cashing services. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute
Topics: paul, aaron, fintech, england, washington, china
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Institute for Corean-American Studies (ICAS) held a discussion with former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper on the Korean Peninsula and U.S. national security. He addressed several topics including reunification of the Korean Peninsula and nuclear capability in the region. Mr. Clapper argued the policy of denuclearization has not worked and called for broadened communication and modest diplomatic presence. Sponsor: Institute for Corean-American Studies
Topics: north korea, north koreans, taiwan, korea, clapper, russia, ukraine, vietnam, biden, china, trump,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A first person interpretive performance, followed by a discussion about James Forten, a Free Black and Revolutionary War Privateer. This virtual program was hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Sponsor: Museum of the American Revolution
Topics: philadelphia, james, nathan, james fortin, fortin, james horton, daniel bruton, james wharton, mike...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Communications industry leaders in government and in the private sector joined the Free State Foundation for its policy conference in Washington, DC. In this panel, current and former Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners discussed the agency's mission and its role in the broader communications and broadband policy realm. Topics they touched on included 5G technology, broadband access and deployment, and the changing landscape of the industry. Sponsor: Free State Foundation
Topics: washington, fcc, cia, obama
Source: Comcast Cable

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What's the impact of a first lady's words? Scholars considered the speeches of Barbara Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Laura Bush and Michelle Obama. The First Ladies Association for Research & Education hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: First Ladies Association for Research & Education
Topics: barbara bush, michelle obama, tammy, laura bush, nancy, wellesley, hillary clinton, beijing, china,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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How have first ladies shaped history as presidential advisers and as advocates for societal change? That was the question before a panel of scholars convened by the White House Historical Association at their conference in Dallas, Texas. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: white house, washington, dolly, eleanor roosevelt, edith wilson, dolly madison, kennedy, cleveland,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Political philosopher Francis Fukuyama talked about liberalism and argued that it has been distorted over the years by both the political left and right. This event was hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: ukraine, europe, tim miller, san francisco, washington, hungary, california, fukuyama, stanford,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen. Philip Breedlove (ret.) joins other national security and military policy experts for a virtual discussion on Ukraine's military strategy. The event is hosted by the Atlantic Council. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: ukraine, russia, putin, breedlove, europe, kherson, china, taiwan, andriy, washington, andriy...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Jeh Johnson, former Homeland Security secretary (2013-17), and Mike Morrell, former acting CIA director (2012-13), discussed the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate during a virtual discussion hosted by The Common Good. The Obama administration national security officials took questions about the document classification process, presidential records, and the impact on national security. Sponsor: Common Good, The
Topics: fbi, cia, white house, washington, donald trump, michael, obama, doj, nsc, johnson, national...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Retired military officials and other panelists discussed the role of veterans in promoting democracy during an event hosted by the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. They talked about the extent to which veterans should engage in partisan politics, whether as candidates for office or as regular citizens, and discussed the benefits of veterans getting involved in the democratic process. Sponsor: Brookings Institution
Topics: elaine, allen, navy, missouri, maryland, ellen, abbott, texas, florida, etc., elaine kamarck,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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How did Frederick Law Olmsted and his son, Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., contribute to the preservation of public lands -- especially national parks? That was the focus of a conference at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center in Washington, D.C. Among the topics discussed: The emergence of National Parks during and after the Civil War. Sponsor: Office of the Architect of the Capitol,National Association for Olmsted Parks
Topics: olmstead, yellowstone, california, yosemite, frederick law olmstead, d.c., white house, ralph,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Showtime and C-SPAN producers talked about creating documentaries and dramas about the nation's first ladies. The Massachusetts Historical Society hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Massachusetts Historical Society
Topics: kathy, michelle obama, white house, aaron, eleanor, eleanor roosevelt, jerry, betty, washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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A first person interpretive performance, followed by a discussion about James Forten, a Free Black and Revolutionary War Privateer. This virtual program was hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Sponsor: Museum of the American Revolution
Topics: james forten, philadelphia, james, jefferson, nathan, rhode island, michael idriss, england,...
Source: Comcast Cable

8 8.0

Six former employees of the Washington Football Team testified on the NFL's investigation into the team's workplace environment before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. They detailed their experiences and accused the organization with harassment from ownership down through the ranks. One of the witnesses, a former production manager for the team, said he got a request made on behalf of team owner, Dan Snyder, to put together unedited footage from a photo shoot showing sexually...
Topics: nfl, washington, dan snyder, snyder, roger goodell, redskins, biden, afghanistan, maloney, ms....
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former National Security Advisers Condoleezza Rice (Bush admin., 2001-05), Tom Donilon (Obama Admin., 2010-13), and Robert O'Brien (Trump Admin., 2019-21) sat down for a virtual discussion on security challenges facing the United States. Several topics were discussed including the growing tension between Ukraine and Russia, China, North Korea, and the U.S. Troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Sponsor: Council on Foreign Relations
Topics: ukraine, russia, vladimir putin, nato, china, margaret, putin, europe, afghanistan, mr. o'brien,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Nuria Fernandez, administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), testified on the status of public transportation projects under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure law. Members of the Senate Banking Committee questioned her on public safety, clean energy practices, and the progress of various regional projects across the country, including bus and rail systems. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law by...
Topics: fta, georgia, fda, fernandez, columbus, atlanta, new york, washington, menendez, minnesota,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] A funeral service for former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. Sponsor: White House,National Cathedral
Topics: madeleine, wellesley, clinton, biden, obama, ukraine, washington, alice, katie, u.n., kathy,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Meat producers and the heads of the nation's top meatpacking companies testified about prices before the House Agriculture Committee in a two-part hearing. Farmers and meat packers spoke about rising operation costs and the challenges the cattle industry face. During a second panel meat packing CEO's testified about their business operations and explained their company's roles in the process.
Topics: ama, packers, usda, scott, california, biden, thompson, georgia, klein, washington, minnesota,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Authors Frye Gaillard and Cynthia Tucker explored the South's influence on American politics. Sponsor: Southern Festival of Books
Topics: alabama, obama, cynthia, warnock, georgia, herschel walker, tuberville, randall, george wallace,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Environmental experts testified about the need for more federal oversight of abandoned offshore oil platforms and pipelines before a House Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee. Witnesses suggested more pressure from the federal government was needed requiring oil and gas companies to plug wells and dismantle platforms and pipelines no longer in use. Sponsor: House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Topics: california, mexico, boesch, stauber, biden, pacific, joe biden, mr. chair, mr. schuwerk, gao,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The University of Chicago Institute of Politics hosted a discussion focused on the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and its aftermath. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois) were joined by Robert Pape, political science professor at the Univ. of Chicago. Topics included intelligence gathering, the differences between polarization and radicalization, and the pros and cons of a domestic terrorism statute. Sponsor: University of Chicago Institute of...
Topics: fbi, donald trump, david, brown, trump, mr. mccabe, doj, syria, georgia
Source: Comcast Cable

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Farah Jasmine Griffin, Columbia University chair of the African American and African Diaspora Studies Department, looked at the writings of Black authors and public intellectuals to address issues of equality and freedom. This was a virtual event hosted by Town Hall Seattle. Sponsor: Town Hall Seattle
Topics: philadelphia, wheatley, jasmine griffin, elliott, phyllis wheatley, harper, griffin, seattle, new...
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

Environmental experts testified about the need for more federal oversight of abandoned offshore oil platforms and pipelines before a House Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee. Witnesses suggested more pressure from the federal government was needed requiring oil and gas companies to plug wells and dismantle platforms and pipelines no longer in use. Sponsor: House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Topics: california, mexico, biden, boesch, joe biden, stauber, stunz, schuwerk, pacific, gao, ms. savitz,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Six former employees of the Washington Football Team testified on the NFL's investigation into the team's workplace environment before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. They detailed their experiences and accused the organization with harassment from ownership down through the ranks. One of the witnesses, a former production manager for the team, said he got a request made on behalf of team owner, Dan Snyder, to put together unedited footage from a photo shoot showing sexually...
Topics: nfl, washington, dan snyder, snyder, roger goodell, mr. snyder, biden, afghanistan, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

Former Defense Secretaries Leon Panetta and William Cohen, condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine during a discussion that's a part of the Center for Strategic and International Studies' global security forum. While the men served under different presidents from different parties, both agreed the invasion is dangerous for the world and they stand united with Ukraine. Other topics discussed included Vladimir Putin's strategy, China's potential role in negotiating an end to this conflict and...
Topics: putin, ukraine, russia, nato, china, washington, syria, biden, india, afghanistan, europe, poland,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged the Fed "underestimated" the risk of inflation, but assured members of the House Financial Services Committee that a recession is not inevitable. Chair Powell said the Federal Reserve Board is aiming for between a three and three-and-a-half percent interest rate by the end of 2022. During testimony he warned that rising interest rates could have a negative impact on unemployment and would likely affect the housing market. He explained...
Topics: biden, powell, ukraine, europe, germany, yellen, sec, north carolina, russia, putin, mr. powell,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies on efforts to curb record-high inflation as well as the overall economy. Sponsor: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Topics: ukraine, powell, biden, brown, kansas city, china, kennedy, russia, warren, tillis, nevada, opec,...
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Former federal judge Michael Luttig, who testified before the January 6 Committee, spoke about his concerns for the future of democracy and warns about the ongoing threat of 2020 election result denial. He was joined by retired federal judge Thomas Griffith, who also spoke about the impact of election misinformation and warned against attacking American institutions, especially the Supreme Court and its judges. The discussion was moderated by CBS News journalist Major Garrett and was part of an...
Topics: trump, griffith, luttig, david, cbs, michael, dave, ginsberg, new york
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"I don't know if our movement is that divided. I don't know that the president and I differ on issues, but we may differ on focus," said former Vice President Mike Pence when asked about the difference between he and former President Trump and their views on the conservative movement. His response came at the conclusion of his remarks at the Young America's Foundation Conservative Student Conference in Washington, DC. The former vice president addressed several topics including...
Topics: china, washington, trump, russia, mike pence, indiana, karen, afghanistan, taiwan, betsy devos,...
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Author John Dickie discussed the Freemasons' history and the misconceptions surrounding this secret society. Sponsor: Museums on the Green
Topics: london, italy, england, france, india, britain, washington, europe, washington d.c., benjamin...
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Former acting U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal and Washington Post investigative reporter Carol Leonnig discussed the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home and the discovery of classified documents. The event was sponsored by America at a Crossroads, Jews United for Democracy & Justice and Community Advocates. Sponsor: Jews United for Democracy and Justice,Community Advocates, Inc.,America at a Crossroads
Topics: donald trump, fbi, washington, carol, barack obama, marco rubio, new york, georgia
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Two former White House National Security Council directors spoke about the Russia-Ukraine war and the implications for European security during a think tank discussion hosted by the Brookings Institution. Fiona Hill, former White House National Security Council director for Russia under the Trump administration, and James Goldgeier, former White House National Security Council director for Russian, Ukrainian and Eurasian affairs under the Clinton administration, touched on how the war is...
Topics: russia, ukraine, putin, europe, nato, germany, china, soviet union, sweden, biden, turkey, finland,...
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Providence College Professor Norman Desmarais examined popular assumptions about the French Army during the Revolutionary War. The Emerging Revolutionary War organization sponsored this event at The Lyceum in Alexandria, Virginia. Sponsor: Emerging Revolutionary War
Topics: newport, russia, rhode island, yorktown, new york, providence, navy, france, washington, gazette,...
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Former Tunisian President Mohamed Moncef Marzouki discussed democracy in the Middle East amid the aftermath of the so-called Arab Spring--a series of anti-government protests that occurred in the region around 2010-12. He outlined why the revolutions failed, saying citizens were victims of ruling elites and intervening dictators across the region, as well as internal divisions between Islamists and secularists. The former president also said the fight for democracy is ongoing and he fears a...
Topics: tunisia, marzouki, washington, yemen, egypt, syria, indonesia, europe, etc., algeria
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