Book TV Schedule: September 23rd - 25th

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C-SPAN2's Book TV: September 23-25
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After Words
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Insightful author interviews
Saturday 9 PM ET, Sunday 6 and 9 PM ET
In his book, In Defense of the Religious Right, political consultant Patrick Hynes challenges negative stereotypes associated with conservative Christians. He refers to religious conservatives as "the lifeblood of the Republican party." Hynes discusses his book with Richard Cizik, vice president for governmental affairs for the National Association of Evangelicals.


Weekend Highlights
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Cathy Sultan, Israeli and Palestinian Voices: A Dialogue with Both Sides
Sultan, who lived in Lebanon during the country's 15- year civil war, discusses the human, economic and civil rights of Palestinians and Israelis.
(Saturday 7 PM, Sunday 8 AM ET)

John Tirman, 100 Ways America Is Screwing Up the World
Tirman examines the disintegration of American culture and the portrayal of the "ugly American" overseas. He looks at specific areas he believes America needs to improve. (Saturday 10 PM, Sunday 9:15 AM ET)

Arnold Kling, Crisis of Abundance: Rethinking How We Pay for Health Care
Kling talks about the high cost of health care in America, and offers his recommendations for reform. Mr. Kling's talk is followed by comments by Sebastian Mallaby, Editorial Writer and Columnist, Washington Post; and Jason Furman, Visiting Scholar, New York University. (Sunday 10:30 AM, Monday 4:45 AM ET)

Peter Laufer, Mission Rejected: U.S. Soldiers Who Say No to Iraq
Laufer argues there are many troops who are against the Iraq War but are serving out of fear of economic loss and/or imprisonment. (Sunday 12:30 AM, 4 PM ET)

Sarah Chayes, The Punishment of Virtue: Inside Afghanistan After the Taliban
Chayes discusses what life is like in Kandahar, Afghanistan after almost five years since the fall of the Taliban. (Sunday 7 PM, Monday 7 AM ET)

Kurt Muse, Six Minutes to Freedom
Muse recounts the story of his rescue from a prison in Panama by the U.S. Army's Delta Force. In his book he chronicles and describes the torture he witnessed.
(Sunday 10 PM ET)


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BOOK TV Schedule

Note: Program start times are approximate and all times are Eastern.

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Saturday, September 23

8:00 am Jonathan Klick and Sally Satel, The Health Disparities Myth: Diagnosing the Treatment Gap

10:15 Public Lives: Wil Haygood, King of the Cats: The Life and Times of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

11:00 Brian Jenkins, Unconquerable Nation: Knowing Our Enemy Strengthening Ourselves

12:30 pm George Michael, The Enemy of My Enemy: The Alarming Convergence of Militant Islam and the Extreme Right

1:15 2006 Roosevelt Reading Festival: Jonathan Alter

2:30 Simon Schama, Rough Crossings: Britain, the Slaves and the American Revolution

3:45 John Pomfret, Chinese Lessons: Five Classmates and the Story of the New China

5:00 Atul Gawande, Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science

6:00 Encore Booknotes: Laura Claridge, Norman Rockwell: A Life

7:00 General Assignment: Cathy Sultan, Israeli and Palestinian Voices: A Dialogue with Both Sides

8:15 2006 Roosevelt Reading Festival: Robert Rosen

9:00 After Words: After Words: Patrick Hynes, author of "In Defense of the Religious Right" interviewed by Richard Cizik, vice president for governmental affairs for the National Association of Evangelicals

10:00 John Tirman, 100 Ways America Is Screwing Up the World

11:15 Stephen Slivinski, Buck Wild: How Republicans Broke the Bank and Became the Party of Big Government


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Sunday, September 24

12:30 am Peter Laufer, Mission Rejected: U.S. Soldiers Who Say No to Iraq

1:45 Jonathan Klick and Sally Satel, The Health Disparities Myth: Diagnosing the Treatment Gap

4:00 Wil Haygood, King of the Cats: The Life and Times of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

4:45 Edward O. Wilson, Nature Revealed: Selected Writings, 1949-2006

6:00 W. Joseph Campbell, The Year That Defined American Journalism: 1897 and the Clash of Paradigms

7:00 Robert Skidelsky, John Maynard Keynes: 1883-1946: Economist, Philosopher, Statesman

8:00 Cathy Sultan, Israeli and Palestinian Voices: A Dialogue with Both Sides

9:15 John Tirman, 100 Ways America Is Screwing Up the World

10:30 Arnold Kling, Crisis of Abundance: Rethinking How We Pay for Health Care

12:00 pm Noam Chomsky, Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance

1:45 Stephen Slivinski, Buck Wild: How Republicans Broke the Bank and Became the Party of Big Government

3:00 After Words: Joe Mathews, author of "The People’s Machine: Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Rise of Blockbuster Democracy" interviewed by Rachel Smolkin, managing editor for the American Journalism Review

4:00 General Assignment: Peter Laufer, Mission Rejected: U.S. Soldiers Who Say No to Iraq

5:15 George Michael, The Enemy of My Enemy: The Alarming Convergence of Militant Islam and the Extreme Right

6:00 After Words: After Words: Patrick Hynes, author of "In Defense of the Religious Right" interviewed by Richard Cizik, vice president for governmental affairs for the National Association of Evangelicals

7:00 General Assignment: Sarah Chayes, The Punishment of Virtue: Inside Afghanistan After the Taliban

8:00 General Assignment: Louise Richardson, What Terrorists Want: Understanding the Enemy, Containing the Threat

9:00 After Words: After Words: Patrick Hynes, author of "In Defense of the Religious Right" interviewed by Richard Cizik, vice president for governmental affairs for the National Association of Evangelicals

10:00 General Assignment: Kurt Muse, Six Minutes to Freedom


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Monday, September 25

12:00 am Robert Skidelsky, John Maynard Keynes: 1883-1946: Economist, Philosopher, Statesman

1:00 Saul Cornell, A Well-Regulated Militia: The Founding Fathers and the Origins of Gun Control in America

2:00 John Mosier, Cross of Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German War Machine, 1918-1945

3:00 Brian Jenkins, Unconquerable Nation: Knowing Our Enemy Strengthening Ourselves

4:45 Arnold Kling, Crisis of Abundance: Rethinking How We Pay for Health Care

6:00 General Assignment: Louise Richardson, What Terrorists Want: Understanding the Enemy, Containing the Threat

7:00 General Assignment: Sarah Chayes, The Punishment of Virtue: Inside Afghanistan After the Taliban

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1. The Health Disparities Myth: Diagnosing the Treatment Gap

On Saturday, September 23 at 8:00 am and Sunday, September 24 at 1:45 am
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The Health Disparities Myth: Diagnosing the Treatment Gap
Jonathan Klick and Sally Satel

The authors of this book dispute the "myth" that physicians are biased against minorities. They have organized a panel to discuss whether a bias or prejudice exists in the way physicians deal with patients. The panel examines health disparities in treatment, procedures, quality of care and geography between blacks and whites. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.

Jonathan Klick is a professor of Law at Florida State University and an adjunct scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. Sally Satel, M.D. is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and a psychiatrist at the Oasis Clinic in Washington, DC. Satel has authored "PC, MD: How Political Correctness Is Corrupting Medicine, and co-authored with Nicholas Eberstadt of "Health and the Income Inequality Hypothesis: A Doctrine in Search of Data.

Publisher: American Enterprise Institute 1150 Seventeenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20036

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2. King of the Cats: The Life and Times of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

On Saturday, September 23 at 10:15 am and Sunday, September 24 at 4:00 am
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King of the Cats: The Life and Times of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Wil Haygood

In "King of the Cats" Wil Haygood chronicles the life and career of former congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. The book, originally published in 1993, details Rep. Powell's 24-year political career, including his successful lawsuit against the House of Representatives after they voted to expel him from Congress in 1967. This event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.

Wil Haygood is a reporter for the Washington Post. He is the author of "In Black and White: The Life of Sammy Davis, Jr." and "The Haygoods of Columbus."

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3. Unconquerable Nation: Knowing Our Enemy Strengthening Ourselves

On Saturday, September 23 at 11:00 am and Monday, September 25 at 3:00 am
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Unconquerable Nation: Knowing Our Enemy Strengthening Ourselves
Brian Jenkins
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/0906/btv091006_4c.ram

From the RAND Corporation in Arlington, Virginia, Brian Jenkins talks about his strategy to fight terrorism. Mr. Jenkins argues in his book, "Unconquerable Nation," that to defeat Al Qaeda, the U.S. must implement a multi-pronged counterterror strategy that includes an ideological and political component. He further argues that, domestically, America must preserve its legacy of limiting government power and safeguarding civil rights. Mr. Jenkins is introduced by Paul Bremer, former head of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq.

Brian Jenkins is senior advisor to the president of the RAND Corporation. He founded the RAND Corporation's terrorism research program in 1972. Mr. Jenkins' books include "International Terrorism: A New Mode of Conflict" and "The Fall of South Vietnam."

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4. The Enemy of My Enemy: The Alarming Convergence of Militant Islam and the

On Saturday, September 23 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, September 24 at 5:15 pm
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The Enemy of My Enemy: The Alarming Convergence of Militant Islam and the Extreme Right
George Michael

Author George Michael chronicles the histories of and examines the linkages between militant Islam and the extreme right wing in America. Mr. Michael notes that the common threads within both camps are anti-Semitism, anger over Israel’s influence on American policymakers, opposition to the Iraq war, and opposition to U.S. presence in the Middle East. After the presentation, the author answers questions from members of the audience. Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Johnson City, Tennessee hosted this event.

George Michael is an assistant professor of political science and administration of justice at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. He is the author of "Confronting Right-Wing Extremism and Terrorism in the USA."

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5. 2006 Roosevelt Reading Festival: Jonathan Alter

On Saturday, September 23 at 1:15 pm
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2006 Roosevelt Reading Festival: Jonathan Alter

Newsweek editor Jonathan Alter examines Franklin Roosevelt's first hundred days as president. Mr. Alter chronicles Franklin Roosevelt's candidacy, from his election and through his transition to president. He describes how President Roosevelt rescued banks after mass bank closures, put men to work, and revolutionized mass communication with pioneering press conferences and the first fire side chat. This event was held at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and home of FDR National Historic Site in Hyde Park, NY.

Jonathan Alter has covered the last six presidential campaigns for Newsweek. He covers stories on politics, anti-Semitism, weapons of mass destruction, and a variety of other issues. Since 1996, Mr. Alter has also been a contributing correspondent for NBC News where he appears regularly. In 1997, Mr. Alter was a visiting professor at Princeton University and taught journalism and politics. He has also been a freelance writer for The New Republic, Esquire, and the New York Times. He has received many awards for his work, including the 1987 Lowell Mellett Award and the New York State Bar Association Media awards. Mr. Alter received a B.A. in history from Harvard University in 1979.

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6. Rough Crossings: Britain, the Slaves and the American Revolution

On Saturday, September 23 at 2:30 pm
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Rough Crossings: Britain, the Slaves and the American Revolution
Simon Schama
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/history/0906/btv091706_1.ram

In "Rough Crossings" Simon Schama details how slavery impacted both the United States and Britain during the American Revolution. The author explains that British officers promised escaped slaves complete freedom and put them on ships to Nova Scotia and later to Sierra Leone in West Africa. Mr. Schama describes this as the first mass emancipation of slaves in the Americas. This event was hosted by the Washington Post Book Club in DC.

Simon Schama is University Professor of Art History at Columbia University. He is the author of "The Embarassment of Riches: An Interpretation of Dutch Culture in the Golden Age," "Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution," "Landscape and Memory" and Rembrandt's Eyes." Mr. Schama has written for The New Republic, the Guardian and the New York Review of Books. He is currently making an eight-part series, "The Power of Art," for PBS.

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7. Chinese Lessons: Five Classmates and the Story of the New China

On Saturday, September 23 at 3:45 pm
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Chinese Lessons: Five Classmates and the Story of the New China
John Pomfret

On the occasion of the 20th reunion of his Nanjing college class, author John Pomfret decided to reacquaint himself with his classmates. He writes about what he learned, in his new book, titled "Chinese Lessons: Five Classmates and the Story of the New China." During a talk about his book, Mr. Pomfret tells of the death of a classmate's father who was killed for being an intellectual; of another classmate who labored in the fields rather than participate in an arranged marriage; and of a third classmate who was forced to publicly denounce his father. In the book, Mr. Pomfret examines China's cultural and economic transformation from totalitarianism.

John Pomfret studied Chinese history at Stanford University. Over the past 2 decades, Pomfret has visited China twice, as a professional journalist and as an eyewitness to the events in Tiananmen Square in 1989. He was the Beijing Bureau Chief for the Washington Post. Currently, he is the Los Angeles Bureau Chief to the Washington Post.

Publisher: HENRY HOLT AND COMPANY 175 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10010

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8. Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science

On Saturday, September 23 at 5:00 pm
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Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science
Atul Gawande

From Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC, surgeon Atul Gawande discusses his book "Complications." The book is a collection of essays on medicine in which Dr. Gawande explores how surgical mistakes occur and the human element that makes saving lives possible. The book is divided into three parts. Part I contains stories of medical errors; some the result of young doctors practicing on live patients and some due to burnout or depression. Part II chronicles medical mysteries and part III addresses the issue of limited information in a constantly evolving field. Dr. Gawande also examines the changing relationship between physicians and patients. This week, Atul Gawande was selected as a 2006 MacArthur fellow, which comes with a $500,000 award.

Atul Gawande is a surgeon and an assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. He is a staff writer for the New Yorker and writes the "Notes of a Surgeon" column for the New England Journal of Medicine. He is the editor of "The Best American Science Writing 2006."

Publisher: Metropolitan Books 115 W. 18th Street New York, NY 10011

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9. Norman Rockwell: A Life

On Saturday, September 23 at 6:00 pm
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Norman Rockwell: A Life
Laura Claridge

In "Norman Rockwell: A Life," author Laura Claridge describes the artist as a complicated man who never earned much respect from critics. Norman Rockwell produced more than 4,000 paintings and earned millions of dollars. Ms. Claridge explains that his work is now seen in a more positive light by a new generation of critics. She sat down for an interview in 2001.

Laura Claridge is the author of "Romantic Potency: The Paradox of Desire" and a biography of painter Tamara DeLempicka. She was professor of English literature at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, for eleven years.

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10. Israeli and Palestinian Voices: A Dialogue with Both Sides

On Saturday, September 23 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, September 24 at 8:00 am
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Israeli and Palestinian Voices: A Dialogue with Both Sides
Cathy Sultan

Author Cathy Sultan talks about her quest to understand the Middle East conflict through travels to Jerusalem and the West Bank. Ms. Sultan, who lived through the first eight years of the Lebanese civil war, from 1975 to 1990, details what she learned from interviews she conducted with Israeli and Palestinian refugees, teenagers, and businessmen. She also examines the current prospects for peace in the Middle East. The University of Wisconsin and Amnesty International in Menomonie, Wisconsin hosted this event.

Cathy Sultan is the author of "A Beirut Heart: One Woman's War," a memoir about her experience as a wife and mother living in Beirut duing the Lebanese Civil War. Ms. Sultan also sits on the Executive Board of the National Peace Foundation.

Publisher: SCARLETTA PRESS 10 S. Fifth Street, Suite 1105 Minneapolis, MN 55402

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11. 2006 Roosevelt Reading Festival: Robert Rosen

On Saturday, September 23 at 8:15 pm
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2006 Roosevelt Reading Festival: Robert Rosen

Robert Rosen disputes the long-standing belief that President Franklin D. Roosevelt abandoned the Jews in Europe his book, "Saving the Jews: Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Holocaust." He argues that President Roosevelt was not a passive bystander to the deaths of Jews but instead led an administration that dealt with Nazi persecution. Mr. Rosen believes President Roosevelt has been unfairly criticized for his failure to save the Jewish passengers aboard the St. Louis in 1939, his failure to change immigration laws, his failure to speak against the Holocaust, and his refusal to bomb Auschwitz. This symposium is part of the Roosevelt Reading Festival in Hyde Park, New York. This event was held at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and home of FDR National Historic Site.

Robert Rosen is a lawyer and author. He graduated from the University of Virginia, with a major in history. He obtained his law degree from University of South Carolina in 1973. Mr. Rosen served as assistant corporation counsel for the city of Charleston from 1976 to 1985. Later, he became the general counsel for the Charleston County School District from 1983 to 2003 and for the Charleston Housing Authority from 1984 to 2003. He has authored "A Short History of Charleston," " Confederate Charleston" (1994), "The Jewish Confederates" (2000), and "Charleston, Crossroads of History" (2003).

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12. After Words: Patrick Hynes interviewed by Richard Cizik

On Saturday, September 23 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, September 24 at 6:00 pm and at 9:00 pm
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After Words: Patrick Hynes, author of "In Defense of the Religious Right" interviewed by Richard Cizik, vice president for governmental affairs for the National Association of Evangelicals

In his book, " In Defense of the Religious Right," political consultant Patrick Hynes challenges negative stereotypes associated with conservative Christians. He refers to religious conservatives as "the lifeblood of the Republican party." Mr. Hynes discuses the book with Richard Cizik, vice president for governmental affairs for the National Association of Evangelicals. Mr. Cizik serves as a guest interviewer and is not an employee of C-SPAN.

Patrick Hynes is a Republican political consultant. He also writes for the American Spectator, is a blogger for anklebitingpundits.com, and previously served on the Concord Monitor’s board of contributors.

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13. 100 Ways America Is Screwing Up the World

On Saturday, September 23 at 10:00 pm and Sunday, September 24 at 9:15 am
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100 Ways America Is Screwing Up the World
John Tirman

From Politics and Prose Bookstore, foreign policy analyst John Tirman discusses his book, "100 Ways America Is Screwing Up the World." Mr. Tirman examines the disintegration of American culture and the portrayal of the "ugly American" overseas. He looks at specific areas he believes America needs to improve.

John Tirman is the executive director of the Center for International Studies at MIT. Previously he was a Fulbright Scholar in Cyprus. He has written several books, including "Spoils of War" and "Making the Money Sing: Private Wealth and Public Power in the Search for Peace." Mr. Tirman's articles have appeared in The Nation, Boston Review, the New York Times, and Los Angeles Times.

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14. Buck Wild: How Republicans Broke the Bank and Became the Party of Big...

On Saturday, September 23 at 11:15 pm and Sunday, September 24 at 1:45 pm
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Buck Wild: How Republicans Broke the Bank and Became the Party of Big Government
Stephen Slivinski

In "Buck Wild" Stephen Slivinski argues that Republicans today are the biggest spenders in Washington since President Lyndon Johnson's administration. The author, director of budget studies at the Cato Institute in Washington, DC, encourages Republicans to once again embrace fiscal conservativism and limited government. Stephen Slivinski is joined by Robert Novak at the Cato Institute to discuss the future of the Republican Party.

Stephen Slivinski is director of budget studies at the Cato Institute and the author of "Cato's Fiscal Policy Report Card on America's Governors." His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Post, Newsday and National Review Online. Mr. Slivinski is a frequent guest on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC and Fox News.

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15. Mission Rejected: U.S. Soldiers Who Say No to Iraq

On Sunday, September 24 at 12:30 am and at 4:00 pm
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Mission Rejected: U.S. Soldiers Who Say No to Iraq
Peter Laufer

At Village Books in Bellingham, Washington, Peter Laufer recounts the stories of soldiers who are opposed to the war in Iraq. During the discussion, he reads excerpts from his book, "Mission Rejected: U.S. Soldiers Who Say No to Iraq." He argues that there are many troops who are against the Iraq War and are serving out of fear. Many others, he says, have chosen to become war resisters and refuse to fight in Iraq.

Peter Laufer is an author, journalist and broadcaster. Mr. Laufer has won several awards, including the Polk Award and the Edward R. Morrow award, for his journalism. He is the author of "The Question of Consent: Innocence and Complicity in the Glen Ridge Rape Case," "Iron Curtain Rising," and "Inside Talk Radio: America's Voice Or Just Hot Air?" Peter Laufer received his BA in English from the University of California, Berkeley and his M.A in Journalism & Public Affairs at the American University in Washington, DC.

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16. Nature Revealed: Selected Writings, 1949-2006

On Sunday, September 24 at 4:45 am
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Nature Revealed: Selected Writings, 1949-2006
Edward O. Wilson
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/0906/btv091706_4.ram

"Nature Revealed" is two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author and biologist Edward Wilson's latest book. During his presentation at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, the author discusses his extensive research on ants and explains why he feels it is important to expose children to science at an early age.

Edward Wilson is an entomologist and biologist who is often referred to as the father of sociobiology and modern biodiversity studies. He is the author of "Sociobiology: The New Synthesis," "On Human Nature" (winner of the 1979 Pulitzer Prize), "The Ants" (winner of the 1991 Pulitzer Prize), and "Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge." Mr. Wilson is the Pellegrino University Professor Emeritus at the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University.

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17. The Year That Defined American Journalism: 1897 and the Clash of Paradigms

On Sunday, September 24 at 6:00 am
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The Year That Defined American Journalism: 1897 and the Clash of Paradigms
W. Joseph Campbell

In a discussion at Cody's bookstore in San Francisco, Joseph Campbell examines the year 1897, when journalism was becoming 'big business." He describes changes in ethical standards and journalistic practices in 1897, and identifies conflicting journalism styles of three media giants: William Randolph Hearst, Adolph Ochs and Lincoln Steffens. Mr. Campbell also chronicles technological advancements and identifies parallels between 19th century and modern day journalism.

W. Joseph Campbell is a journalism professor at American University's School of Communication in Washington, DC. He has written several books, including "The Emergent Independent Press in Benin and Cote d'Ivoire: From Voice of State to Advocate of Democracy," "Yellow Journalism: Puncturing the Myths, Defining the Legacies," and "The Spanish-American War: American Wars and the Media in Primary Documents."

Publisher: ROUTLEDGE 270 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016

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18. John Maynard Keynes: 1883-1946: Economist, Philosopher, Statesman

On Sunday, September 24 at 7:00 am and Monday, September 25 at 12:00 am
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John Maynard Keynes: 1883-1946: Economist, Philosopher, Statesman
Robert Skidelsky

Robert Skidelsky, author of "John Maynard Keynes: 1883-1946: Economist, Philosopher, Statesman," presents the Manhattan Institute's 2006 Hayek Lecture in New York City. Mr. Skidelsky examines the themes of F.A. Hayek's "The Road to Serfdom" and compares his economic and political idelogies to those of John Maynard Keynes, a man who has been recognized as the most important economist of his time.

Robert Skidelsky is Professor of Political Economy at the University of Warwick and the author of "The World After Communism." He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 1994 and since 2002 he has been Chairman of the Centre for Global Studies in London.

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19. Crisis of Abundance: Rethinking How We Pay for Health Care

Crisis of Abundance: Rethinking How We Pay for Health Care
Arnold Kling

Economist Arnold Kling talks about the high cost of health care in America, and offers his recommendations for reform. In his book "Crisis of Abundance: Rethinking How We Pay for Health Care," Mr. Kling argues that our health care system is flawed and government spending should be reduced. Mr. Kling's talk is followed by comments by Sebastian Mallaby of the Washington Post and Jason Furman of New York University. The forum is hosted by the CATO Institute.

Economist Arnold Kling is a professor at George Mason University and a writer. He is the author of "Libertarianism and Poverty" and "Bill of Health."

Publisher: CATO INSTITUTE 1000 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001

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20. Chomsky - Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance

Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance
Noam Chomsky

From the United Nations Correspondents Association in New York City, Noam Chomsky discusses the "Bush doctrine" and its implications. In particular, Professor Chomsky addresses the Bush administration's space policy and its overall efforts to expand U.S. influence and power. He also talks about the case of British whistleblower Katherine Gun, who leaked a memo stating that the NSA had been spying on UN Security Council members, and discusses the charges against the Cuban 5, who were convicted in the U.S. of espionage in 2001. On September 20, 2006, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, speaking in front of the U.N. General Assembly, praised Professor Chomsky's book, "Hegemony or Survival," and recommended that Americans read it.

Noam Chomsky, a professor of linguistics and philosophy at MIT, is the author of numerous books on U.S. foreign policy, including "American Power and the New Mandarins," "Political Economy of Human Rights" (two volumes, written with Edward Herman), "Fateful Triangle: The United States, Israel, and the Palestinians," and "Pirates and Emperors, Old and New: International Terrorism in the Real World." His most recent books are "Failed States" and "Perilous Power."

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21. After Words: Joe Mathews interviewed by Rachel Smolkin

On Sunday, September 24 at 3:00 pm
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After Words: Joe Mathews, author of "The People’s Machine: Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Rise of Blockbuster Democracy" interviewed by Rachel Smolkin, managing editor for the American Journalism Review
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/afterwords/0906/arc_btv091606_4.ram

In the book, "The People’s Machine: Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Rise of Blockbuster Democracy," author Joe Mathews describes a merger of direct democracy and Hollywood-style politics. He argues that Mr. Schwarzenegger has created a new kind of political machine that has implications beyond California. Mr. Mathews is a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. He covered Governor Schwarzenegger’s campaign. He discusses his book with Rachel Smolkin, managing editor for the American Journalism Review.

Joe Mathews is a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. He worked for the Baltimore Sun and Wall Street Journal before joining the Times.

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22. The Punishment of Virtue: Inside Afghanistan After the Taliban

On Sunday, September 24 at 7:00 pm and Monday, September 25 at 7:00 am
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The Punishment of Virtue: Inside Afghanistan After the Taliban
Sarah Chayes

Sarah Chayes discusses what life is like in Kandahar, Afghanistan after almost five years since the fall of the Taliban. Ms. Chayes, who first arrived in Afghanistan as a reporter and then joined a non-profit organization in Kandahar in 2002, argues that the current government of Afghanistan is ineffective and corrupt and the security situation in the country is getting progressively worse. She also talks about the status of women in the country, the rise of opium production, the growing power of the Taliban, and her relationship with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. The event was hosted by the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC.

Sarah Chayes was an overseas correspondent for NPR from 1997 to 2002, during which time she reported from several different countries. After her NPR assignment in Afghanistan ended in 2002, she joined Afghans for Civil Society, a non-governmental organization started by Qayum Karzai (President Hamid Karzai's older brother). For more information on Afghans for Civil Society, visit www.afghansforcivilsociety.org.

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23. What Terrorists Want: Understanding the Enemy, Containing the Threat

On Sunday, September 24 at 8:00 pm and Monday, September 25 at 6:00 am
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What Terrorists Want: Understanding the Enemy, Containing the Threat
Louise Richardson

Louise Richardson talks about what drives terrorists and provides an outline of her ideas on how to reduce terrorism worldwide. Professor Richardson argues that the Bush administration's launching of the war on terror was a mistake because it played right into the hands of Al Qaeda. She says that it would be wrong to assume that terrorists are irrational and amoral, and that going to war is the only way to fight them. The talk was hosted by Borders Books and Music in Washington, DC.

Louise Richardson is the executive dean of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard (www.radcliffe.edu). Her other books include: "The Roots of Terrorism" and "Democracy and Counterterrorism."

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24. Six Minutes to Freedom

On Sunday, September 24 at 10:00 pm
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Six Minutes to Freedom
Kurt Muse

Kurt Muse talks about his rescue by the U.S. Army's Delta Force. He chronicles how he defied Panama's dictator, Manuel Noriega, by broadcasting on an underground radio station, encouraging civil resistance. Eventually, Kurt Muse was caught and arrested by Noriega’s forces. As the only American civilian imprisoned for months in Panama’s Modelo Prison, he describes the torture he witnessed and recounts his rescue by Delta Force. The Panama Canal Museum in Seminole, Florida hosted this event.

Kurt Muse is a descendant of Revolutionary War veterans. Mr. Muse lived in the U.S. and Cuba before starting a printing and graphic arts business in Panama. John Gilstrap, coauthor of "Six Minutes to Freedom," is also the author of "Scott Free," " Even Steven," "At All Costs," and "Nathan's Run."

Publisher: CITADEL PRESS 850 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022

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25. A Well-Regulated Militia: The Founding Fathers and the Origins of Gun...

On Monday, September 25 at 1:00 am
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A Well-Regulated Militia: The Founding Fathers and the Origins of Gun Control in America
Saul Cornell

Saul Cornell discusses his book "A Well-Regulated Militia: The Founding Fathers and the Origins of Gun Control in America" an appearance on American University's WAMU public radio. He explores the opposing sides of the gun control debate, saying both sides of the gun debate point to the 2nd amendment of the Constitution to support their views. According to professor Cornell, both sides base their opinions on a flawed understanding of the amendment. Prof. Cornell says that gun rights supporters focus on "the right to bear arms," whereas the gun control proponents look at the preamble, which addresses having a "well-regulated militia." According to Prof. Cornell, the 2nd amendment guarantees neither an individual right nor a right of the state but a civic right to protect the nation, state and community.

Saul Cornell is an associate professor of history at Ohio State University and is the director of the Second Amendment Research Center at the John Glenn Institute. He specializes in constitutional history and has studied at University of Sussex. He received his BA from Amherst College and a MA and Ph.D from the University of Pennsylvania.He is the author of "The Other Founders: Anti-Federalism and the Dissenting Tradition in America" and the editor of "Whose Right to Bear Arms Did the Second Amendment Protect?"

Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS 198 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016

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26. Cross of Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German War Machine, 1918-1945

On Monday, September 25 at 2:00 am
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Cross of Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German War Machine, 1918-1945
John Mosier

John Mosier discusses his latest book, "Cross of Iron." In this presentation, he examines the complexities of Hitler's regime and his rise to power. He says that the Geneva Convention might have given Germany a loop hole to torture and execute Jews. Germany was not one of the nations included in the Geneva Convention, which was formulated to set international law.

John Mosier is currently an English professor at Loyola University in New Orleans. He has authored many books on military history, including "They Myth of the Great War: A New Military History of World War I" and "The Blitzkrieg Myth: How Hitler and the Allies Misread the Strategic Realities of World War II." In addition to writing, John Mosier serves on Cannes Film Festival committees, and he works as a writier and editor for various publications, including the journal of the Organization of American States.

[Kurovski]

27. Kick & R!

Greetings to all on this first weekend of Autumn.:hi:

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28. I'd fall for you darlin!

:giggle:

[Kurovski]

29. But then you'd have to

summer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.

[Kurovski]

30. We're geeks, aren't we?

I'm having this epiphany now.

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31. Geek is the only way to go!

Why be normal? :shrug:

:D

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32. g'nite KICK!

[Bozita]

33. g'mornin' kick

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34. Morning, Boz! Thanks for the kick.

I seriously slept in. :hangover:

It was great. :)

[Kurovski]

36. Kick!

:kick: