Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Newsmax host John Bachman talks about the 1983 U.S. invasion of the island of Grenada and the overthrow of its People's Revolutionary Government.

Former CNN Moscow bureau chief Jill Dougherty talks about her experiences covering Russia and Russian Presidents Gorbachev, Yeltsin, and Putin.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Authors Charlene Mires and Howard Gillette discuss Philadelphia's role in shaping the nation.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Book TV presents coverage of the opening event of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Author Marc Carpenter discusses 1850s wars in the American Pacific Northwest to seize Native land for American settlers.

Washington Post contributor Danny Funt talks about the rapid rise of American sports gambling and its downside.

Newsmax host John Bachman talks about the 1983 U.S. invasion of the island of Grenada and the overthrow of its People's Revolutionary Government.

Former CNN Moscow bureau chief Jill Dougherty talks about her experiences covering Russia and Russian Presidents Gorbachev, Yeltsin, and Putin.

Authors Charlene Mires and Howard Gillette discuss Philadelphia's role in shaping the nation.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Book TV provides coverage fo the 2025 Litquake festival in the Bay Area.

Book TV presents coverage of the opening event of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Author Stacey Abrams, a one-time Georgia state legislator and gubernatorial candidate, talks with former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden about her latest fictionalized thriller.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Author Marc Carpenter discusses 1850s wars in the American Pacific Northwest to seize Native land for American settlers.

Washington Post contributor Danny Funt talks about the rapid rise of American sports gambling and its downside.

Author Jason Green discusses family, faith and the history of a black church in the rural Maryland community in which he was raised.

Author Eve Kahn discusses the life and career of gilded-age New York City journalist and immigrant advocate Zoe Anderson Norris.

Author Eve Kahn discusses the life and career of gilded-age New York City journalist and immigrant advocate Zoe Anderson Norris.

Former longtime Columbia University president Lee Bollinger discusses his book University: A Reckoning, about the purpose and future of universities in the United States. He also talks about protests and free speech on college campuses.

California governor Gavin Newsom (D) discusses his memoir, Young Man in a Hurry, in which he chronicles moments in his life that influenced his political career.

Former political strategist and radio host Patrick Dorinson talks about what he learned about life and politics after becoming a cowboy.

Former political strategist and radio host Patrick Dorinson talks about what he learned about life and politics after becoming a cowboy.

The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis celebrates the life and legacy of Rev. James Lawson Jr. with a book discussion on the Civil Rights activist's posthumous memoir.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 Tucson Festival of Books.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 Tucson Festival of Books.

Married journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser join David M. Rubenstein to discuss collaborating to write books profiling key newsmakers including Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

Married journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser and host David M. Rubenstein view artifacts from the Library of Congress's collection relating to other husbands and wives who were also professional partners.

Married journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser and host David M. Rubenstein view artifacts from the Library of Congress's collection relating to other husbands and wives who were also professional partners.

Author Jason Green discusses family, faith and the history of a black church in the rural Maryland community in which he was raised.

Author Eve Kahn discusses the life and career of gilded-age New York City journalist and immigrant advocate Zoe Anderson Norris.

California governor Gavin Newsom (D) discusses his memoir, Young Man in a Hurry, in which he chronicles moments in his life that influenced his political career.

Former political strategist and radio host Patrick Dorinson talks about what he learned about life and politics after becoming a cowboy.

The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis celebrates the life and legacy of Rev. James Lawson Jr. with a book discussion on the Civil Rights activist's posthumous memoir.

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 Tucson Festival of Books.

Former political strategist and radio host Patrick Dorinson talks about what he learned about life and politics after becoming a cowboy.

Former political strategist and radio host Patrick Dorinson talks about what he learned about life and politics after becoming a cowboy.

Married journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser join David M. Rubenstein to discuss collaborating to write books profiling key newsmakers including Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

The British Prime Minister answers questions from members of Parliament in the House of Commons.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Gavel-to-gavel and uninterrupted live coverage of the U.S. Senate from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Gonzaga University professor Veta Schlimgen chronicles the history of Hawaii and how it maintained its culture after becoming a U.S. state in 1959. Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, Washington.

Scholars gathered by the Abraham Lincoln Institute explore how Lincoln viewed concepts in the Declaration of Independence and how they shaped his policies. The event takes place at the Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Depicting the problems that led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, such as Shay's Rebellion and confusing state currencies.

Scholars gathered by the Abraham Lincoln Institute explore how Lincoln viewed concepts in the Declaration of Independence and how they shaped his policies. The event takes place at the Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Historian Aaron Sullivan and curator Caroline O'Connell explore life among residents of Philadelphia during the 1777 British occupation of the city. The event is held at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia.

A highlight from a recent House session.

Touring Trinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel in New York, the congregants of which played a significant role during the American Revolution.

Scholars gathered by the Abraham Lincoln Institute explore how Lincoln viewed concepts in the Declaration of Independence and how they shaped his policies. The event takes place at the Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.

A National Park Service film made for the 1976 Bicentennial portrays founding fathers in Philadelphia in 1776 and 1976.

Scholars gathered by the Abraham Lincoln Institute explore how Lincoln viewed concepts in the Declaration of Independence and how they shaped his policies. The event takes place at the Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Do you ever wonder what it's like working in the West Wing? Former deputy White House press secretary Jennifer Palmieri shares her experiences working in the Bill Clinton's administration.

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

Author Jonathan Jones discusses America's first opioid epidemic, which comprised veterans taking opium and morphine to ease distress after the Civil War.

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin reflects on the life and legacy of James Monroe. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Historian Catherine Allgor reflects on the life and legacy of Dolley Madison. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Stanford University history professor Jack Rakove reflects on the life and legacy of James Madison. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Classroom lectures on American history.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Classroom lectures on American history.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

David M. Rubenstein hosts conversations with leading authors, policymakers and cultural figures, exploring the ideas that shaped America's past, challenge the nation's present and inspire its future.