Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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[LIVE] The CEOs of Exxon, BP, Shell and Chevron testify on climate change before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Topics: exxon, biden, mr. woods, paris, russia, chevron, mr. wirth, california, china, texas, trump,...
Source: Comcast Cable

21 21

Trump administration deputy assistant secretary of defense Elbridge Colby, who led the development of the 2018 National Defense Strategy, presented his strategy to contain China. This virtual event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: china, taiwan, russia, nato, europe, vietnam, germany, japan, australia, biden, afghanistan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

SUNY professor Elise Lemire looked at the anti-war protest by the New England chapter of Vietnam Veterans Against the War over the 1971 Memorial Day weekend that resulted in the largest mass arrest in Massachusetts history. This was a virtual event hosted by the Concord Museum in Massachusetts. Sponsor: Concord Museum
Topics: vietnam, lexington, boston, bestor, elise, washington, betty levin, allison, lemaire,...
Source: Comcast Cable

8 8.0

[LIVE] Experts testify about online marketplace fraud before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: amazon, grassley, durbin, cvs, mr. muderick, san francisco, china, klobuchar, mr. dugan, illinois,...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Evan Osnos offered his thoughts on the political climate in America after having spent a decade abroad. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC, Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Books and Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida, co-sponsored this virtual event. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore,Books and Books,Harvard Book Store
Topics: china, virginia, greenwich, chicago, washington, new yorker, d.c., brad
Source: Comcast Cable

6 6.0

Aviation experts testified on the increased number of violent incidents on flights before a House subcommittee. Witnesses shared stories of disruptions by unruly passengers and pointed to several contributing factors including, mask requirements and alcohol. They also strongly urged the FAA to refer incidents of unruly passengers to the Justice Department for prosecution as a deterrent. Sponsor: House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation
Topics: faa, ms. nelson, nelson, tsa, mr. andrews, fbi, mr. bidwell, ms. beyer, d.c., doj, texas, defazio,...
Source: Comcast Cable

4 4.0

The CEOs of Exxon, BP, Shell and Chevron testified on climate change before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. The witnesses faced accusations from lawmakers that their industry has downplayed scientific data that shows burning of fossil fuels causes climate change and they mislead the public about its harmful effects. The executives denied spreading misinformation and emphasized actions they are taking to reduce emissions and develop clean energy sources. Sponsor: House Oversight and...
Topics: exxon, biden, china, chevron, mr. woods, maloney, opec, paris, khanna, keystone, exxonmobil, ms....
Source: Comcast Cable

10 10.0

Harvard University professors Edward Glaeser and David Cutler discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cities, including the implications of people leaving. This virtual event was provided by The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: david, san francisco, new york, california, europe, china, washington, boston, oakland, chicago,...
Source: Comcast Cable

11 11

Experts joined the Atlantic Council for a discussion on U.S. military power and challenges facing the Defense Department. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: china, pentagon, jones, atlantic, russia, punaro, taiwan, afghanistan, europe, manhattan, colin...
Source: Comcast Cable

14 14

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Evan Osnos offered his thoughts on the political climate in America after having spent a decade abroad. He spoke at the 2021 Miami Book Fair. Sponsor: Miami Book Fair
Topics: chicago, virginia, florida, china, miami, iraq, greenwich, new yorker, joe biden, clarksburg, evan...
Source: Comcast Cable

13 13

House Financial Services Committee Task Force on Financial Technology held a hearing to examine the pros and cons of financial technology (FinTech) products available on the market. A panel of consumer advocates and industry experts answered a variety of questions on topics related to several of these emerging financial technologies, such as buy now (BNPL) and earned wage access (EWA). Some testified that FinTech products provide access to capital for those with little to no credit history and...
Topics: california, davidson, lynch, ms. torres, brody, fda, saunders, ms. saunders, un, new york, amazon
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

Experts joined the Atlantic Council for a discussion on U.S. military power and challenges facing the Defense Department. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: china, pentagon, jones, punaro, atlantic, missy, russia, taiwan, afghanistan, pineiro, goldwater...
Source: Comcast Cable

10 10.0

[LIVE] The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee holds a confirmation hearing for Miguel Cardona to serve as Education secretary. Sponsor: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Topics: cardona, connecticut, biden, burr, warren, blumenthal, murphy, murray, miguel cardona, maryland,...
Source: Comcast Cable

3 3.0

Jayne Zanglein talked about her book, "The Girl Explorers: The Untold Story of the Globetrotting Women Who Trekked, Flew, and Fought Their Way Around the World.'' We hear the story of the early members of the Society of Woman Geographers. They founded the group after women were banned from male-dominated geography and explorer clubs. The National Archives Foundation hosted this event and provided the video. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: jayne, caroline, blair, south america, haiti, william beatty, virginia, marguerite harrison, south...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

Jayne Zanglein talked about her book, "The Girl Explorers: The Untold Story of the Globetrotting Women Who Trekked, Flew, and Fought Their Way Around the World.'' We hear the story of the early members of the Society of Woman Geographers. They founded the group after women were banned from male-dominated geography and explorer clubs. The National Archives Foundation hosted this event and provided the video. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: blair, south america, haiti, blair niles, william beebe, virginia, new york, kathryn sullivan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

Wall Street Journal reporters Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell gave an in-depth look at the rise and fall of shared workspace company WeWork and profiled its founder Adam Neumann. This virtual event was hosted by the Berkeley Center for Law and Business's Fraud Fest at the UC Berkeley School of Law in Berkeley, California. Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley | School of Law
Topics: elliott, adam newman, silicon valley, new york, j.p. morgan, d.c., china, fidelity, newman, adam
Source: Comcast Cable

6 6.0

Jayne Zanglein talked about her book, "The Girl Explorers: The Untold Story of the Globetrotting Women Who Trekked, Flew, and Fought Their Way Around the World.'' We hear the story of the early members of the Society of Woman Geographers. They founded the group after women were banned from male-dominated geography and explorer clubs. The National Archives Foundation hosted this event and provided the video. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: blair, vietnam, cronkite, south america, haiti, blair niles, william beebe, virginia, new york,...
Source: Comcast Cable

10 10.0

New York Times journalist Emma Goldberg follows the lives of six young doctors who worked to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This virtual event was hosted by the Strand Bookstore in New York City. Sponsor: Strand Bookstore
Topics: new york, new yorkers, new york city, michigan, emma goldberg, india
Source: Comcast Cable

10 10.0

Lawmakers examined the potential to create a U.S. central bank digital currency. Experts testified on the pros and cons of such a move. They also discussed China's digital currency and implications globally. The Senate Banking Subcommittee on Economic Policy convened the virtual hearing. Sponsor: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Policy
Topics: china, kennedy, crypto, narula, menand, giancarlo, warren, india, bitcoin, cortez masto, american,...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

A Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee held a hearing on environmental justice and at-risk communities. Testifying before the subcommittee were experts and advocates for environmental justice. Several topics were touched upon, including the disproportionate impacts of climate and environmental disasters on minority and low-income communities, cleaning up toxic waste sites, access to clean and safe drinking water, and the impact of flooding. They also addressed the lack of crucial...
Topics: mr. rexford, mississippi, oregon, sullivan, fema, alaska, biden, chuck, duckworth, california,...
Source: Comcast Cable

6 6.0

SUNY professor Elise Lemire looked at the anti-war protest by the New England chapter of Vietnam Veterans Against the War over the 1971 Memorial Day weekend that resulted in the largest mass arrest in Massachusetts history. This was a virtual event hosted by the Concord Museum in Massachusetts. Sponsor: Concord Museum
Topics: vietnam, lexington, boston, bestor, elise, washington, betty levin, allison, lemaire,...
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

Aviation experts testified on the increased number of violent incidents on flights before a House subcommittee. Witnesses shared stories of disruptions by unruly passengers and pointed to several contributing factors including, mask requirements and alcohol. They also strongly urged the FAA to refer incidents of unruly passengers to the Justice Department for prosecution as a deterrent. Sponsor: House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation
Topics: faa, mr. andrews, tsa, fbi, ms. nelson, doj, nelson, ms. beyer, mr. bidwell, christopher bidwell,...
Source: Comcast Cable

9 9.0

Lawmakers examined the potential to create a U.S. central bank digital currency. Experts testified on the pros and cons of such a move. They also discussed China's digital currency and implications globally. The Senate Banking Subcommittee on Economic Policy convened the virtual hearing. Sponsor: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Policy
Topics: china, kennedy, crypto, narula, menand, giancarlo, warren, india, bitcoin, cortez masto, american,...
Source: Comcast Cable

3 3.0

Experts discussed the First Amendment and free speech at an event hosted by the Cato Institute. The panel talked about several 2021 Supreme Court rulings for cases including Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta and Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: smith, california, philadelphia, naacp, irs, scalia, barrett, banta, tommy, alito, layco*ck, nicole,...
Source: Comcast Cable

4 4.0

SUNY professor Elise Lemire looked at the anti-war protest by the New England chapter of Vietnam Veterans Against the War over the 1971 Memorial Day weekend that resulted in the largest mass arrest in Massachusetts history. This was a virtual event hosted by the Concord Museum in Massachusetts. Sponsor: Concord Museum
Topics: vietnam, lexington, boston, bestor, elise, washington, betty levin, allison, lemaire,...
Source: Comcast Cable

16 16

Experts discussed the First Amendment and free speech at an event hosted by the Cato Institute. The panel talked about several 2021 Supreme Court rulings for cases including Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta and Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: smith, california, philadelphia, naacp, scalia, barrett, irs, roberts, alito, banta, layco*ck,...
Source: Comcast Cable

8 8.0

The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance held a virtual hearing to examine the impact exclusionary zoning policies have on affordable housing and community development. A variety of topics were discussed including gentrification, the formation of community land trusts, inequities in housing access, impacts on low income and communities of color, exclusionary zoning regulations and segregation, and upholding the Fair Housing Act. Sponsor: House...
Topics: houston, california, cleaver, hamilton, kansas city, los angeles, ms. hamilton, steil, sheryll...
Source: Comcast Cable

19 19

Experts joined the Atlantic Council for a discussion on U.S. military power and challenges facing the Defense Department. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: china, pentagon, jones, taiwan, russia, afghanistan, atlantic, washington, powell, dod, reagan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

4 4.0

Two subcommittees of the House Foreign Affairs Committee held a joint hearing on examining the United States global climate change policy and strategy. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations,House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact
Topics: mexico, mayorkas, virginia, trump, white house, cdc, guatemala, biden, scott, san diego, north...
Source: Comcast Cable

1 1.0

Two subcommittees of the House Foreign Affairs Committee held a joint hearing on examining the United States global climate change policy and strategy. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations,House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact
Topics: china, biden, usaid, caldwell, paris, afghanistan, russia, keystone, u.n., fitzpatrick, india,...
Source: Comcast Cable

29 29

House Financial Services Committee Task Force on Financial Technology held a hearing to examine the pros and cons of financial technology (FinTech) products available on the market. A panel of consumer advocates and industry experts answered a variety of questions on topics related to several of these emerging financial technologies, such as buy now (BNPL) and earned wage access (EWA). Some testified that FinTech products provide access to capital for those with little to no credit history and...
Topics: california, davidson, lynch, ms. torres, brody, fda, saunders, ms. saunders, un, new york, amazon
Source: Comcast Cable

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Duke University history and public policy professor Simon Miles participated in a discussion of his book "Engaging the Evil Empire: Washington, Moscow, and the Beginning of the End of the Cold War." Professor Miles was joined by several Cold War historians who commented on his book in an online event co-hosted by the National History Center and Wilson Center. Sponsor: Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars,National History Center
Topics: reagan, simon, gorbachev, soviet union, mary, nato, elizabeth, moscow, europe, andropov, imf,...
Source: Comcast Cable

22 22

[LIVE] The CEOs of Exxon, BP, Shell and Chevron testify on climate change before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Topics: exxon, biden, china, paris, chevron, mr. woods, maloney, khanna, ms. watkins, keystone, california,...
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

Historian Steven Usdin talked about his book "Bureau of Spies: The Secret Connections Between Espionage and Journalism in Washington." Mr. Usdin detailed how spies for Nazi Germany, Japan, the Soviet Union, and the CIA operated from World War II through the Cold War inside the building that stands just a few blocks from the White House. Sponsor: National Press Club
Topics: fbi, cia, washington, cuba, kgb, roosevelt, carter, white house, steve, scully, britain, nixon,...
Source: Comcast Cable

2 2.0

The USAID COVID-19 Task Force executive director joined a former Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) director who served under President George W. Bush and other former government officials to discuss the global response to the pandemic and the Biden administration's efforts to vaccinate the global community. The Center for Strategic and International Studies Schieffer series hosted the conversation. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: jeremy, india, white house, julie, south asia, biden, usaid, steve, csis, cdc, jeff zients, covax,...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

The CEOs of Exxon, BP, Shell and Chevron testified on climate change before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. The witnesses faced accusations from lawmakers that their industry has downplayed scientific data that shows burning of fossil fuels causes climate change and they mislead the public about its harmful effects. The executives denied spreading misinformation and emphasized actions they are taking to reduce emissions and develop clean energy sources. Sponsor: House Oversight and...
Topics: exxon, mr. woods, paris, chevron, biden, russia, china, exxonmobil, california, mr. wirth, mr....
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

A Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee held a hearing on environmental justice and at-risk communities. Testifying before the subcommittee were experts and advocates for environmental justice. Several topics were touched upon, including the disproportionate impacts of climate and environmental disasters on minority and low-income communities, cleaning up toxic waste sites, access to clean and safe drinking water, and the impact of flooding. They also addressed the lack of crucial...
Topics: mr. rexford, mississippi, sullivan, fema, oregon, biden, chuck, alaska, duckworth, california,...
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

SUNY professor Elise Lemire looked at the anti-war protest by the New England chapter of Vietnam Veterans Against the War over the 1971 Memorial Day weekend that resulted in the largest mass arrest in Massachusetts history. This was a virtual event hosted by the Concord Museum in Massachusetts. Sponsor: Concord Museum
Topics: bestor, lexington, concord, boston, vietnam, paul revere, new england, allison, massachusetts,...
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

SUNY professor Elise Lemire looked at the anti-war protest by the New England chapter of Vietnam Veterans Against the War over the 1971 Memorial Day weekend that resulted in the largest mass arrest in Massachusetts history. This was a virtual event hosted by the Concord Museum in Massachusetts. Sponsor: Concord Museum
Topics: lexington, bestor, boston, concord, vietnam, massachusetts, new england, washington, paul revere,...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy about the president's 2022 budget request. Several topics were discussed during the hearing, including energy job creation, the coal industry, the U.S. power grid, climate change, and investment in clean and renewable energies. Secretary Granholm also talked about the need for a secure and resilient energy system considering the recent cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline and extreme...
Topics: china, biden, granholm, michigan, california, texas, upton, ohio, arizona, houston, washington,...
Source: Comcast Cable

1 1.0

Policy experts discuss election integrity of presidential elections during a virtual event with the American Enterprise Institute. Panelists focused on the results of the 2020 presidential election and the perceptions around who won. They spoke about claims of election fraud and reasons people question the outcome. Also discussed were building trust in future election outcomes and ways to improve the administration of elections. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute
Topics: georgia, david, donald trump, joe biden, justin, david becker, john, john fortier, kevin,...
Source: Comcast Cable

6 6.0

Chiune Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat in Lithuania during World War II. Unbeknownst to his government, he issued hundreds of transfer visas to Jewish families trying to escape Nazi occupied Europe and the Soviet Union. Holocaust survivor Leo Melamed explained how his family escaped with the help of those visas and his mission to memorialize Chiune Sugihara's legacy. Sponsor: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
Topics: sugihara, edna, poland, japan, chiune sugihara, bialystok, germany, lithuania, europe, russia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

11 11

Chiune Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat in Lithuania during World War II. Unbeknownst to his government, he issued hundreds of transfer visas to Jewish families trying to escape Nazi occupied Europe and the Soviet Union. Holocaust survivor Leo Melamed explained how his family escaped with the help of those visas and his mission to memorialize Chiune Sugihara's legacy. Sponsor: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
Topics: sugihara, leo, japan, poland, europe, germany, lithuania, vilna, nazis, russia, tokyo, clarence,...
Source: Comcast Cable

10 10.0

CNN Senior Legal Analyst and former federal prosecutor Elie Honig looked at William Barr's tenure at the Justice department and argued that Barr is the most corrupt Attorney General of modern times. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: bill barr, donald trump, mueller, barr, trump, doj, white house, russia, robert moeller, fbi,...
Source: Comcast Cable

7 7.0

CNN Senior Legal Analyst and former federal prosecutor Elie Honig looked at William Barr's tenure at the Justice department and argued that Barr is the most corrupt Attorney General of modern times. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: bill barr, donald trump, mueller, barr, trump, doj, white house, russia, robert moeller, fbi,...
Source: Comcast Cable

6 6.0

Wall Street Journal reporters Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell gave an in-depth look at the rise and fall of shared workspace company WeWork and profiled its founder Adam Neumann. This virtual event was hosted by the Berkeley Center for Law and Business's Fraud Fest at the UC Berkeley School of Law in Berkeley, California. Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley | School of Law
Topics: elliott, adam newman, silicon valley, new york, j.p. morgan, d.c., china, fidelity, newman, adam
Source: Comcast Cable

13 13

The CEOs of Exxon, BP, Shell and Chevron testified on climate change before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. The witnesses faced accusations from lawmakers that their industry has downplayed scientific data that shows the burning of fossil fuels causes climate change and that they mislead the public about its harmful effects. The executives denied spreading misinformation and emphasized actions they are taking to reduce emissions and develop clean energy sources. Sponsor: House...
Topics: exxon, paris, chevron, china, russia, biden, california, mr. woods, whiting, madame chair, shell,...
Source: Comcast Cable

15 15

Experts joined the Atlantic Council for a discussion on U.S. military power and challenges facing the Defense Department. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: china, pentagon, jones, taiwan, russia, afghanistan, atlantic, washington, powell, dod, reagan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

8 8.0

Princeton University's Eddie Glaude discussed his new book "Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own" as we mark the end of Black History Month. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: baldwin, james baldwin, reagan, brown, washington, eddie, donald trump, obama, american history tv...
Source: Comcast Cable

3 3.0

Jayne Zanglein talked about her book, "The Girl Explorers: The Untold Story of the Globetrotting Women Who Trekked, Flew, and Fought Their Way Around the World.'' We hear the story of the early members of the Society of Woman Geographers. They founded the group after women were banned from male-dominated geography and explorer clubs. The National Archives Foundation hosted this event and provided the video. Sponsor: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: blair, jayne, caroline, south america, white house, jayne zanglein, virginia, haiti, greece,...
Source: Comcast Cable

8 8.0

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm testified before the House Science, Space and Technology Committee about the department's research and innovation efforts. The secretary answered questions on upgrading and securing energy infrastructure, the development of artificial intelligence and quantum computing, electric vehicles, nuclear site waste clean-up, environmental justice, and the use of biofuels. Secretary Granholm also discussed renewable and clean energy, including wind, solar, hydrogen,...
Topics: granholm, michigan, california, biden, johnson, lucas, russia, pennsylvania, nrc, doe, oregon,...
Source: Comcast Cable

11 11

Journalist Eyal Press reported on the occupational hazards that come with being an essential worker in America. The Boston Public Library and the Innovation Center hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Boston Public Library
Topics: harriet, florida, germany, afghanistan, new york, nazi, hughes
Source: Comcast Cable

4 4.0

A Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee held a hearing on environmental justice and at-risk communities. Testifying before the subcommittee were experts and advocates for environmental justice. Several topics were touched upon, including the disproportionate impacts of climate and environmental disasters on minority and low-income communities, cleaning up toxic waste sites, access to clean and safe drinking water, and the impact of flooding. They also addressed the lack of crucial...
Topics: mr. rexford, mississippi, oregon, chuck, sullivan, fema, biden, california, rexford, duckworth,...
Source: Comcast Cable

6 6.0

Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: biden, haiti, texas, greta, mexico, washington, virginia, mitch mcconnell, fda, white house,...
Source: Comcast Cable

1 1.0

The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance held a virtual hearing to examine the impact exclusionary zoning policies have on affordable housing and community development. A variety of topics were discussed including gentrification, the formation of community land trusts, inequities in housing access, impacts on low income and communities of color, exclusionary zoning regulations and segregation, and upholding the Fair Housing Act. Sponsor: House...
Topics: cleaver, hamilton, houston, ms. hamilton, california, posey, cashin, tennessee, los angeles, hud,...
Source: Comcast Cable

21 21

Trump administration deputy assistant secretary of defense Elbridge Colby, who led the development of the 2018 National Defense Strategy, presented his strategy to contain China. This virtual event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: china, taiwan, russia, nato, europe, vietnam, germany, japan, australia, biden, afghanistan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

28 28

The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance held a virtual hearing to examine the impact exclusionary zoning policies have on affordable housing and community development. A variety of topics were discussed including gentrification, the formation of community land trusts, inequities in housing access, impacts on low income and communities of color, exclusionary zoning regulations and segregation, and upholding the Fair Housing Act. Sponsor: House...
Topics: cleaver, hamilton, houston, ms. hamilton, california, posey, cashin, tennessee, los angeles, hud,...
Source: Comcast Cable

22 22

The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance held a virtual hearing to examine the impact exclusionary zoning policies have on affordable housing and community development. A variety of topics were discussed including gentrification, the formation of community land trusts, inequities in housing access, impacts on low income and communities of color, exclusionary zoning regulations and segregation, and upholding the Fair Housing Act. Sponsor: House...
Topics: houston, hud, california, cleaver, cashin, mr. chair, kansas city, dora leong gallo, ms. gallo, los...
Source: Comcast Cable

5 5.0

Trump administration deputy assistant secretary of defense Elbridge Colby, who led the development of the 2018 National Defense Strategy, presented his strategy to contain China. This virtual event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: china, taiwan, russia, nato, europe, vietnam, germany, japan, australia, biden, afghanistan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

13 13

Evan McMullin, a 2016 Independent presidential candidate and former chief policy director for House Republicans, discussed the future of the Republican Party. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Washington Journal
Topics: jack, biden, evan mcmullen, trump, donald trump, virginia, joe biden, liz cheney, linda, mitt...
Source: Comcast Cable

13 13

Trump administration deputy assistant secretary of defense Elbridge Colby, who led the development of the 2018 National Defense Strategy, presented his strategy to contain China. This virtual event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: china, taiwan, russia, nato, europe, vietnam, germany, japan, australia, biden, afghanistan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

3 3.0

House Financial Services Committee Task Force on Financial Technology held a hearing to examine the pros and cons of financial technology (FinTech) products available on the market. A panel of consumer advocates and industry experts answered a variety of questions on topics related to several of these emerging financial technologies, such as buy now (BNPL) and earned wage access (EWA). Some testified that FinTech products provide access to capital for those with little to no credit history and...
Topics: california, fintech, ms. saunders, mr. tate, lynch, brody, davidson, ms. brody, new york, ms. lee,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Chiune Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat in Lithuania during World War II. Unbeknownst to his government, he issued hundreds of transfer visas to Jewish families trying to escape Nazi occupied Europe and the Soviet Union. Holocaust survivor Leo Melamed explained how his family escaped with the help of those visas and his mission to memorialize Chiune Sugihara's legacy. Sponsor: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
Topics: sugihara, poland, europe, germany, lithuania, japan, tokyo, leo, chicago, vilna, nazis, russia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

1 1.0

Two subcommittees of the House Foreign Affairs Committee held a joint hearing on examining the United States global climate change policy and strategy. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations,House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact
Topics: china, usaid, biden, mcc, paris, usaid, africa, ms. caldwell, mongolia, obama, usta, united...
Source: Comcast Cable

17 17

The CEOs of Exxon, BP, Shell and Chevron testified on climate change before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. The witnesses faced accusations from lawmakers that their industry has downplayed scientific data that shows the burning of fossil fuels causes climate change and that they mislead the public about its harmful effects. The executives denied spreading misinformation and emphasized actions they are taking to reduce emissions and develop clean energy sources. Sponsor: House...
Topics: exxon, mr. woods, paris, chevron, biden, russia, china, mr. wirth, ms. watkins, mr. lawler,...
Source: Comcast Cable

16 16

Lawmakers examined the potential to create a U.S. central bank digital currency. Experts testified on the pros and cons of such a move. They also discussed China's digital currency and implications globally. The Senate Banking Subcommittee on Economic Policy convened the virtual hearing. Sponsor: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Policy
Topics: china, crypto, narula, kennedy, giancarlo, menand, warren, mr. menand, bitcoin, duffie, india,...
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1 1.0

Journalist Eyal Press reported on the occupational hazards that come with being an essential worker in America. The Boston Public Library and the Innovation Center hosted this virtual event. Sponsor: Boston Public Library
Topics: harriet, germany, florida, new york, afghanistan
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Chiune Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat in Lithuania during World War II. Unbeknownst to his government, he issued hundreds of transfer visas to Jewish families trying to escape Nazi occupied Europe and the Soviet Union. Holocaust survivor Leo Melamed explained how his family escaped with the help of those visas and his mission to memorialize Chiune Sugihara's legacy. Sponsor: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
Topics: sugihara, leo, japan, poland, europe, germany, lithuania, vilna, nazis, russia, tokyo, clarence,...
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SUNY professor Elise Lemire looked at the anti-war protest by the New England chapter of Vietnam Veterans Against the War over the 1971 Memorial Day weekend that resulted in the largest mass arrest in Massachusetts history. This was a virtual event hosted by the Concord Museum in Massachusetts. Sponsor: Concord Museum
Topics: bestor, lexington, vietnam, concord, boston, paul revere, allison, elise, elise, new england, elise...
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Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Evan Osnos offered his thoughts on the political climate in America after having spent a decade abroad. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC, Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Books and Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida, co-sponsored this virtual event. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore,Books and Books,Harvard Book Store
Topics: china, virginia, greenwich, chicago, washington, new yorker, d.c., brad, sanford
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4 4.0

Aviation experts testified on the increased number of violent incidents on flights before a House subcommittee. Witnesses shared stories of disruptions by unruly passengers and pointed to several contributing factors including, mask requirements and alcohol. They also strongly urged the FAA to refer incidents of unruly passengers to the Justice Department for prosecution as a deterrent. Sponsor: House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation
Topics: faa, nelson, tsa, ms. nelson, larsen, fbi, doj, beyer, mr. bidwell, ms. beyer, mr. andrews, texas,...
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SUNY professor Elise Lemire looked at the anti-war protest by the New England chapter of Vietnam Veterans Against the War over the 1971 Memorial Day weekend that resulted in the largest mass arrest in Massachusetts history. This was a virtual event hosted by the Concord Museum in Massachusetts. Sponsor: Concord Museum
Topics: vietnam, lexington, boston, bestor, elise, washington, betty levin, allison, lemaire,...
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Rachel Barkow, a vice dean and law professor, at New York University, delivered remarks on mass incarceration in America at the Cato Institute. Sponsor: Cato Institute
Topics: rachel, obama, d.c., alexander hamilton, new york, blackstone, hayes, marshall, gregory peck
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Harvard University professors Edward Glaeser and David Cutler discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cities, including the implications of people leaving. This virtual event was provided by The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: david, san francisco, new york, california, europe, china, washington, boston, oakland, chicago,...
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Experts joined the Atlantic Council for a discussion on U.S. military power and challenges facing the Defense Department. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
Topics: china, pentagon, jones, taiwan, russia, afghanistan, atlantic, washington, powell, dod, reagan,...
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