Book TV Schedule: January 27th - 29th

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C-SPAN2's Book TV: January 27-29
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After Words
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Insightful author interviews
Saturday 9 PM, Sunday 6 PM and 9 PM ET
Political pollster and strategist Frank Luntz is CEO of Luntz, Maslansky Strategic Research, a market research and communications consultancy firm. Mr. Luntz, whose clients have included such high-profile political figures as Newt Gingrich and Rudy Giuliani, was one of the architects of the Republican takeover of the House of Representatives in 1994. He discusses his book with John McCaslin, Inside the Beltway columnist for the Washington Times and author of the book Inside the Beltway: Offbeat Stories, Scoops, and Shenanigans From Around the Nation's Capital.


Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid: Jimmy Carter
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Saturday 3:30 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM and 11 PM ET
Author and former President Jimmy Carter tackles the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his book Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid. At this event at Brandeis University, Carter summarizes the book and addresses issues surrounding its public reception, including his use of the word "apartheid," his statements regarding Jews and the American media, his opinions on the responsibility of Palestinian leadership, and his decision not to debate Harvard Professor Alan Dershowitz at the event. He also apologizes for a sentence in the book that implies Israel is responsible for stopping Palestinian acts of terror, and challenges students and professors to travel to the region.


Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid: Alan Dershowitz Response
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Saturday 4:45 PM, Monday 12:15 AM ET
Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz addresses an audience at Brandeis University immediately following a presentation by former president Jimmy Carter. Carter was invited by the university to speak and answer questions about his new book Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid. Dershowitz responds to points made by Carter regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and also answers questions from the audience. Mr. Dershowitz is author of Preemption, The Case for Israel, and Why Terrorism Works, among other books.


Weekend Highlights
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John Taylor, Global Financial Warriors: The Untold Story of International Finance in the Post-9/11 World
Sworn in as Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs just before the events of 9/11, John Taylor was a leader in the government's post 9/11 financial efforts around the world. In his new book, he describes his efforts to freeze the assets of international terrorists, create a new currency in Iraq, and aid in the financial reconstruction of Afghanistan. He is joined by Alastair McKechnie, World Bank Country Director of Afghanistan, and Faryar Shirzad, George W. Bush's former Deputy Assistant for International Economic Affairs.
(Saturday 9:30 AM ET)

Terry McAuliffe, What a Party! My Life Among Democrats: Presidents, Candidates, Donors, Activists, Alligators, and Other Wild Animals
From the Four Seasons in New York City, former President Bill Clinton hosts a book party for Terry McAuliffe, author of What a Party!, a political memoir. The book recounts Mr. McAuliffe's experiences as chairman of the Democratic National Committee and his work as a fundraiser and strategist on behalf of numerous political campaigns.
(Saturday 7 PM, Sunday 11 AM and 10 PM ET)

Edward Luce, In Spite of the Gods: The Strange Rise of Modern India
Edward Luce analyzes the social, economic, and international climate in India. The author describes the country's progress as spotty and details the region's attempt to balance the traditions of the past with the current modernization.
(Saturday 8 PM ET)

Howard Zinn, A Power Governments Cannot Suppress
Howard Zinn discusses his latest collection of essays. A Power Governments Cannot Suppress critiques America's response to 9/11, examines the current state of democracy and government responsibility in America, and cites examples of when government has overstepped throughout American history.
(Sunday 12 AM ET)


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BOOK TV Schedule

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


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Saturday, January 27

8:00 am Edwin Black, Internal Combustion: How Corporations and Governments Addicted the World to Oil and Derailed the Alternatives

9:05 2006 Miami Book Fair: Lawrence Wright "The Looming Tower"

9:30 John Taylor with Alastair McKechnie and Faryar Shirzad, Global Financial Warriors: The Untold Story of International Finance in the Post-9/11 World

10:55 2006 NPC: Joshua Wolf Shenk "Lincoln's Melancholy"

11:00 Steven Emerson, author of "Jihad Incorporated," and John Mueller, author of "Overblown", The Terrorist Threat and U.S. National Security

12:30 pm Herman Badillo, One Nation, One Standard: An Ex-Liberal on How Hispanics Can Succeed Just Like Other Immigrant Groups

1:25 2006 NPC: John Shaw "The Ambassador"

1:30 Michael Crichton, Next

2:30 History on Book TV: James Hornfischer, Ship of Ghosts: The Story of the USS Houston, FDR's Legendary Lost Cruiser, and the Epic Saga of her Survivors

3:30 General Assignment: Jimmy Carter, Palestine Peace Not Apartheid

4:45 General Assignment: Palestine Peace Not Apartheid: Alan Dershowitz Response

6:00 Encore Booknotes: Jon Ronson, Them: Adventures with Extremists

7:00 General Assignment: Terry McAuliffe, What a Party! My Life Among Democrats: Presidents, Candidates, Donors, Activists, Alligators, and Other Wild Animals

8:00 Edward Luce, In Spite of the Gods: The Strange Rise of Modern India

9:00 After Words: After Words: Frank Luntz, author of "Words That Work: It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear" interviewed by John McCaslin

10:00 Craig Nelson, Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations

10:55 2006 NPC: Joshua Wolf Shenk "Lincoln's Melancholy"

11:00 Discussion on Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" with Judah Freed, James Green, Ralph Archbald, Steve Gulick, and Brian McCartin


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Sunday, January 28

12:00 am General Assignment: Howard Zinn, A Power Governments Cannot Suppress

1:05 2006 NPC: Elliott Lewis "Fade"

1:10 2006 Miami Book Fair: Paul Schneider "Brutal Journey"

1:30 History on Book TV: Niall Ferguson, The War of the World: Twentieth Century Conflict and the Descent of the West

2:40 2006 Miami Book Fair: Erik Calonius "The Wanderer"

3:00 Randall Woods, LBJ: Architect of American Ambition

4:15 Evan Thomas, Sea of Thunder: Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign 1941-1945

5:05 2006 NPC: John Sayle Watterson "The Games Presidents Play"

5:15 Steven Smith, Reading Leo Strauss: Politics, Philosophy, Judaism

6:15 2006 Miami Book Fair: Katheryn Russell-Brown "Protecting Our Own"

6:30 Karen Armstrong, Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time

7:50 2006 NPC: David Vise "The Google Story"

8:00 2006 Texas Book Festival: H.W. Brands "The Money Men: The History of American Capitalism"

8:30 Jimmy Carter, Palestine Peace Not Apartheid

9:45 Palestine Peace Not Apartheid: Alan Dershowitz Response

11:00 General Assignment: Terry McAuliffe, What a Party! My Life Among Democrats: Presidents, Candidates, Donors, Activists, Alligators, and Other Wild Animals

12:00 pm Craig Nelson, Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations

12:55 2006 NPC: Joseph Callo "John Paul Jones"

1:00 Discussion on Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" with Judah Freed, James Green, Ralph Archbald, Steve Gulick, and Brian McCartin

2:00 Elizabeth Edwards, Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers

2:35 2006 Miami Book Fair: Hank Klibanoff "The Race Beat"

3:00 Chris Hedges, American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America

3:55 2006 NPC: Thomas Ricks "Fiasco"

4:00 Public Lives: Paul Kengor, The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism

5:00 Public Lives: Peter Kramer, Sigmund Freud: Inventor of the Modern Mind

6:00 After Words: After Words: Frank Luntz, author of "Words That Work: It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear" interviewed by John McCaslin

7:00 Michael Durant, The Night Stalkers

8:10 Christopher Hitchens, Francine Prose, Edmund Morris, James Atlas, 2006 Miami Book Fair: Biography Panel

9:00 After Words: After Words: Frank Luntz, author of "Words That Work: It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear" interviewed by John McCaslin

10:00 General Assignment: Terry McAuliffe, What a Party! My Life Among Democrats: Presidents, Candidates, Donors, Activists, Alligators, and Other Wild Animals

11:00 General Assignment: Jimmy Carter, Palestine Peace Not Apartheid


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Monday, January 29

12:15 am General Assignment: Palestine Peace Not Apartheid: Alan Dershowitz Response

1:30 Rebecca Goldstein, Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity

2:35 2006 Texas Book Festival: John Moe "Conservatize Me"

2:55 2006 NPC: Glenn Schweitzer and Carole Schweitzer "America on Notice"

3:00 Craig Nelson, Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations

3:55 2006 NPC: Joseph Callo "John Paul Jones"

4:00 Discussion on Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" with Judah Freed, James Green, Ralph Archbald, Steve Gulick, and Brian McCartin

5:00 Adrian Goldsworthy, Caesar: Life of a Colossus

5:55 2006 NPC: Ray Suarez "Holy Vote"

6:00 Mark Moyar, Triumph Forsaken: The Vietnam War, 1954-1965

7:00 Tyler Drumheller, On the Brink: An Insider's Account of How the White House Compromised American Intelligence


http://www.booktv.org/schedule/

[Kurovski]

1. Kicked and RECOMMENDED!!

How many people are here at DU this weekend? 73? 66?

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18. Damn, you're quick!

Kurvoski is #1! Kurvoski is #1! :P

:hug:

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37. Hehe

And don't you forget it baby! :hug: Do you think there are enough folks around to get this old boat launched to the Greatest Page?

There's some mighty good stuff in the line-up. I'm looking forward to The Thomas Paine double feature on Saturday.

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2. Internal Combustion: How Corporations and Governments Addicted the World to Oil and Derailed ...

*Recommended!*

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Internal Combustion: How Corporations and Governments Addicted the World to Oil and Derailed the Alternatives
Edwin Black

At a recent meeting of the American Jewish Committee's Institute for Analysis of Global Security in Washington, DC, Edwin Black describes how the automotive and petroleum industries have encouraged oil dependence. Mr. Black begins by telling his audience that people have been trying to monopolize resources -- wood, water, electricity, etc. -- since the beginning of human history. He then explains that the first battery-powered car was developed in the 1890s, but its production was undermined by advocates of the internal combustion engine. Edwin Black concludes his talk by weighing in on the feasability of alternative energy sources such as corn & sugar cane ethanol, hydrogen, nuclear power, and solar power.

Edwin Black is the author of six books, including "IBM and the Holocaust" and "Banking on Baghdad." He is an investigative journalist and syndicated columnist who has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize nine times.

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

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3. 2006 Miami Book Fair: Lawrence Wright "The Looming Tower"

On Saturday, January 27 at 9:05 am
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2006 Miami Book Fair: Lawrence Wright "The Looming Tower"

From the Miami Book Fair International, an interview with Lawrence Wright, author of "The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11."

Lawrence Wright is a staff writer for the New Yorker. For more information on his work, visit www.lawrencewright.com.

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4. Global Financial Warriors: The Untold Story of International Finance in the Post-9/11 World

On Saturday, January 27 at 9:30 am
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Global Financial Warriors: The Untold Story of International Finance in the Post-9/11 World
John Taylor with Alastair McKechnie and Faryar Shirzad

Sworn in as Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs just before the events of 9/11, John Taylor was a leader in the government's post 9/11 financial efforts around the world. In his new book "Global Financial Warriors," he describes his efforts to freeze the assets of international terrorists, create a new currency in Iraq, and aid in the financial reconstruction of Afghanistan. He is joined at this American Enterprise Institute event by Alastair McKechnie, World Bank Country Director of Afghanistan, and Faryar Shirzad, George W. Bush's former Deputy Assistant for International Economic Affairs.

John Taylor was Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs from 2001 to 2005. Prior to that, he served on the President's Council of Economic Advisors and as a member of the Congressional Budget Office's Panel of Economic Advisors. He is currently the Mary and Robert Raymond Professor of Economics at Stanford University and a senior fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution.

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5. The Terrorist Threat and U.S. National Security

*Recommended*

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On Saturday, January 27 at 11:00 am
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The Terrorist Threat and U.S. National Security
Steven Emerson, author of "Jihad Incorporated," and John Mueller, author of "Overblown"
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/0107/btv012107_4a.ram

Book TV will host a LIVE discussion (recorded last weekend) with two authors who have written books about the threat to U.S. national security posed by terrorists. Steven Emerson, founder and executive director of the Investigative Project on Terrorism, will join us from 4-4:45pm ET to discuss his latest book "Jihad Incorporated: A Guide to Militant Islam in the U.S." He is followed by John Mueller, professor of political science at Ohio State University, who will discuss his book "Overblown: How Politicians and the Terrorism Industry Inflate National Security Threats, and Why We Believe Them." You can join the conversation by calling in during the program or by e-mailing your questions to [e-mail].

For more on Steven Emerson and his work, visit: www.investigativeproject.org For more on Prof. Mueller and his work, visit: psweb.sbs.ohio-state.edu/faculty/jmueller/

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44. Caller says Leftists are converting to Islam...

"the same lefties who converted to communism..." :rofl: can't breathe! :rofl:

[Kurovski]

65. We're such slaves to fashion.

Just when I was getting the Kabala thing down...now you're telling me I have to do the Islam thing?

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6. One Nation, One Standard: An Ex-Liberal on How Hispanics Can Succeed Just Like Other Immigrants

On Saturday, January 27 at 12:30 pm
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One Nation, One Standard: An Ex-Liberal on How Hispanics Can Succeed Just Like Other Immigrant Groups
Herman Badillo

Former congressman Herman Badillo argues that Hispanics don’t put the same emphasis on education as other immigrant groups. In "One Nation, One Standard" he argues against the bilingual education that he once promoted and asserts that minority students put their self-esteem ahead of their academic performance. This event was hosted by the Manhattan Institute in New York City.

Herman Badillo became the nation’s first Puerto Rican-born congressman in 1970 and has also served as the borough president of the Bronx, deputy mayor of New York City, and chairman of the board of the City University of New York. He is currently a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute.

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7. Next - Michael Crichton

On Saturday, January 27 at 1:30 pm
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Next
Michael Crichton
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/1206/btv120906_4c.ram

Michael Crichton warns that the future is closer than we think. In his novel "Next" Mr. Crichton describes the genetic world as "fast, furious, and out of control." During this event hosted by the National Press Club in Washington, DC, the author discusses recent scientific leaps on the study of genetics and talks about how gene manipulation can help cure drug addiction.

Michael Crichton is the author of "Jurassic Park" and "State of Fear" and is the creator of the television series ER. For more information, visit his website at www.michaelcrichton.net.

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8. Ship of Ghosts: The Story of the USS Houston, FDR's Legendary Lost Cruiser, and the Epic Saga of...

On Saturday, January 27 at 2:30 pm
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Ship of Ghosts: The Story of the USS Houston, FDR's Legendary Lost Cruiser, and the Epic Saga of her Survivors
James Hornfischer
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/0107/btv011407_4b.ram

James Hornfischer chronicles the Pacific battle that destroyed the USS Houston during World War II. The author explains that former President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s favorite ship was sunk by the Japanese and the surviving crew members became prisoners-of-war and were forced to work as slave laborers on the Burma-Thai Railway. This event was hosted by the University of Houston Library in Texas.

James Hornfischer is a literary agent, former book editor and the author of "The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors."

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9. Palestine Peace Not Apartheid

On Saturday, January 27 at 3:30 pm and Sunday, January 28 at 8:30 am and at 11:00 pm
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Palestine Peace Not Apartheid
Jimmy Carter

Author and former President Jimmy Carter tackles the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his book "Palestine Peace Not Apartheid." Carter, who facilitated the Camp David Peace Accords between Israel and Egypt during his presidency, and went on to win the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, argues that the only way for Israel to achieve lasting security is to withdraw from occupied territory and revert to internationally-recognized boundaries. At this event at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, Carter summarizes the book and addresses issues surrounding its public reception, including his use of the word "apartheid," his statements regarding Jews and the American media, his opinions on the responsibility of Palestinian leadership, and his decision not to debate Harvard Professor Alan Dershowitz at the event. He also apologizes for a sentence in the book that implies Israel is responsible for stopping Palestinian acts of terror, and challenges Brandeis University students and professors to travel to the region to determine whether his claims regarding human rights abuses are justified. Immediately following the event and Carter's departure, Alan Dershowitz arrives and addresses the audience.

Jimmy Carter was Governor of Georgia and a Georgia State Senator before he became the 39th President of the United States in 1976. After leaving office in 1981, he founded the Carter Center - aimed at advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering - in Atlanta, Georgia. The author of 21 books, Carter's international diplomatic efforts include a 1994 trip to North Korea on behalf of then-President Clinton, and a 2002 visit with Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

[Kurovski]

46. On now.

:kick:

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10. Palestine Peace Not Apartheid: Alan Dershowitz Response

On Saturday, January 27 at 4:45 pm and Sunday, January 28 at 9:45 am and Monday, January 29 at 12:15 am
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Palestine Peace Not Apartheid: Alan Dershowitz Response

Immediately following a presentation by former President Jimmy Carter at Brandeis University, Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz attempts to prove that Carter is an "advocate for the maximalist Palestinian view rather than a broker for peace." Carter, who declined to debate Dershowitz at this event, was invited by the university to speak and answer questions about his new book "Palestine Peace Not Apartheid." Dershowitz challenges several points made in the book, calling Carter's synopsis overly simplistic and claiming that the former president changes his approach depending on his audience. He also questions Carter's influence on Yasser Arafat's decision to reject the terms offered at Camp David in 2000. The question and answer session that follows - in which Brandeis students are permitted to respond after Dershowitz addresses their questions - includes debate regarding the influence of Israeli checkpoints on religious fundamentalism, the role of Iran in the Middle East, and the impact of Israeli settlements on the peace process.

Criminal law and constitutional scholar Alan Dershowitz is author of "Preemption," "The Case for Israel" and "Why Terrorism Works," among other books. He is currently the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard Law School.

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11. Them: Adventures with Extremists

On Saturday, January 27 at 6:00 pm
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Them: Adventures with Extremists
Jon Ronson

Jon Ronson examines the world of political, cultural and religious "extremists." In "Them" he recounts his experiences with religious fundamentalists in Great Britain, Texas, and Cameroon; white supremacists in Arkansas, Michigan, and Idaho; and New World Order conspiracy chasers in Portugal and California.

Jon Ronson is a journalist, documentary film maker and the author of "The Men Who Stare At Goats."

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12. What a Party! My Life Among Democrats: Presidents, Candidates, Donors, Activists, Alligators, and...

On Saturday, January 27 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, January 28 at 11:00 am and at 10:00 pm
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What a Party! My Life Among Democrats: Presidents, Candidates, Donors, Activists, Alligators, and Other Wild Animals
Terry McAuliffe

Book TV follows political strategist Terry McAuliffe on his book tour for "What a Party!," a political memoir. Bill Clinton hosted a book party for him at the Four Seasons restaurant in New York City. The following day, Mr. McAuliffe was a guest on the Leonard Lopate Show on WNYC public radio. "What a Party!" recounts Mr. McAuliffe's experiences as chairman of the Democratic National Committee and his work as a fundraiser and strategist on behalf of numerous political campaigns.

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13. In Spite of the Gods: The Strange Rise of Modern India

On Saturday, January 27 at 8:00 pm
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In Spite of the Gods: The Strange Rise of Modern India
Edward Luce

Edward Luce analyzes the social and economic climate in India. The author describes the country's progress as spotty and details the region's attempt to balance the traditions of the past with the current modernization. This event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.

Edward Luce is the Washington bureau chief for the Financial Times. Between 2001 and 2006 he was the paper’s South Asia bureau chief, based in New Delhi. Mr. Luce worked in the Clinton administration as the speechwriter to Treasury Secretary Larry Summers from 1999 - 2000.

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14. After Words: Frank Luntz interviewed by John McCaslin

Know thine enemy!



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On Saturday, January 27 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, January 28 at 6:00 pm and at 9:00 pm
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After Words: Frank Luntz, author of "Words That Work: It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear" interviewed by John McCaslin

Political pollster and strategist Frank Luntz is CEO of Luntz, Maslansky Strategic Research, a market research and communications consultancy firm. Mr. Luntz, whose clients have included such high profile political figures as Newt Gingrich and Rudy Giuliani, was one of the architects of the Republican takeover of the House of Representatives in 1994. Mr. Luntz discusses his book with John McCaslin, "Inside the Beltway" columnist for the Washington Times and author of the book "Inside the Beltway: Offbeat Stories, Scoops, and Shenanigans from around the Nation's Capital."

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52. on now kick!

[Kurovski]

64. The yammering yak-bladder is at it again.

I've never seen such insincere sincerity in all my life.

Did you know he grew up in a frugal household...with a maid coming in only every two weeks? :eyes:

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15. Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations

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On Saturday, January 27 at 10:00 pm and Sunday, January 28 at 12:00 pm and Monday, January 29 at 3:00 am
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Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations
Craig Nelson

Biographer Craig Nelson appeared on The Book Guys radio show to discuss the life and writings of Thomas Paine. Paine was the author of the influential pamphlets "Common Sense" and "The Rights of Man." The author argues that Thomas Paine has not been given the credit he deserves as a founding father of the United States. During the discussion, the author answers questions from callers.

Craig Nelson is the author of three previous books, including "Let's Get Lost" and "Bad TV." His writings have appeared in Salon.com and other publications.

Publisher: Penguin Group

[Kurovski]

53. Coming up in minutes. Kick!

"Tommy can we hear you?"

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54. this weeks thread theme....

Lady Liberty.

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55. Paine died in poverty. I never knew that.(nt)

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58. repeat on

kick!

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16. Discussion on Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" with Freed, Green, Archbald, Gulick and McCartin

On Saturday, January 27 at 11:00 pm and Sunday, January 28 at 1:00 pm and Monday, January 29 at 4:00 am
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Discussion on Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" with Judah Freed, James Green, Ralph Archbald, Steve Gulick, and Brian McCartin

From the Library Company of Philadelphia, a celebration of the January 10, 1776 publication of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense." Judah Freed, author of "Global Sense" is joined by James Green, the head librarian of the Library Company, and Brian McCartin, museum director of the Thomas Paine National Historical Association, to discuss the impact of Thomas Paine's work. During the event, actors Ralph Archbald and Steve Gulick portray Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Paine respectively.

Judah Freed was a managing editor and writer for Cablevision magazine and a contributing editor for Multichannel News. He is the author of "Opportunities in Educational Television" and publishes a free educational website, Media-Visions.com.

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59. more Paine!

Kick!

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17. Howard Zinn - A Power Governments Cannot Suppress

Frickin MIDNIGHT!?? :mad:


On Sunday, January 28 at 12:00 am
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A Power Governments Cannot Suppress
Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn discusses his latest collection of essays at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. "A Power Governments Cannot Suppress" critiques America's response to 9/11, examines the current state of democracy and government responsibility in America and cites examples of when government has overstepped throughout American history.

Howard Zinn is a U.S. historian and political scientist. He is the author of "Original Zinn: Conversations on History and Politics" with David Barsamian, and "A People’s History of the United States."

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56. on now kick!

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19. 2006 Miami Book Fair: Paul Schneider "Brutal Journey"

On Sunday, January 28 at 1:10 am
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2006 Miami Book Fair: Paul Schneider "Brutal Journey"

From the Miami Book Fair International, an interview with Paul Schneider, author of "Brutal Journey: The Epic Story of the First Crossing of North America."

Paul Schneider is the author of "The Adirondacks" and "The Enduring Shore."

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20. The War of the World: Twentieth Century Conflict and the Descent of the West

On Sunday, January 28 at 1:30 am
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The War of the World: Twentieth Century Conflict and the Descent of the West
Niall Ferguson
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/history/1206/btv120206_1.ram

Historian Niall Ferguson examines the conflicts of the First World War to the Cold War and how they influenced the twentieth century. He argues that globalization, wealth, and technological breakthroughs led to much of the violence, genocide and fanaticism of the twentieth century. The talk was hosted by the World Affairs Council in Washington, DC. Includes Q&A.

Niall Ferguson is the author of several books including "Paper and Iron," "The Cash Nexus," and "The Pity of War." He currently is a history professor at Harvard University, Senior Research Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford, and a contributor to the Financial Times and the New York Times.

Publisher: The Penguin Press

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21. LBJ: Architect of American Ambition

On Sunday, January 28 at 3:00 am
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LBJ: Architect of American Ambition
Randall Woods

Randall Woods describes former President Lyndon B. Johnson as a flawed but deeply sympathetic character in his new biography, "LBJ: Architect of American Ambition." The author explains that while many presidential historians focus on Johnson's role in the Vietnam War, it is also important to remember President Johnson's commitment to civil rights and antipoverty reforms. This event was hosted by the Jimmy Carter Library & Museum in Atlanta.

Randall Woods is John A. Cooper Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas.

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22. Sea of Thunder: Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign 1941-1945

On Sunday, January 28 at 4:15 am
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Sea of Thunder: Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign 1941-1945
Evan Thomas
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/history/0107/btv010707_1.ram

Evan Thomas chronicles the Pacific naval campaign of World War II. "Sea of Thunder" details how two navies prepared to fight each other on Leyte Gulf and profiles American naval officers Admiral William Halsey and Commander Ernest Evans and Japanese officers Admiral Takeo Kurita and Admiral Matome Ugaki. This event was hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Evan Thomas is assistant managing editor of Newsweek and the author of "John Paul Jones."

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23. Reading Leo Strauss: Politics, Philosophy, Judaism

On Sunday, January 28 at 5:15 am
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Reading Leo Strauss: Politics, Philosophy, Judaism
Steven Smith

Steven Smith argues the published writings of German-born philosopher Leo Strauss are misread and that Leo Strauss would not embrace neoconservatism. The author alleges that Leo Strauss was not active in politics, never endorsed imperialism, and questioned political philosophies. In a discussion held in Wilmette, Illinois, he examines Leo Strauss' views on religion, philosophy and politics.

Steven Smith is a political science professor at Yale University. He has authored several books, including "Spinoza, Liberalism, and Jewish Identity," "Spinoza's Book of Life," and "The Rescue: A True Story of Courage & Survival in World War II."

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

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24. Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time

On Sunday, January 28 at 6:30 am
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Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time
Karen Armstrong

In Karen Armstrong's biography of the Prophet of Islam she describes Muhammad as a respectful man who lived a decent life. Ms. Armstrong argues that while the Islamic religion is often represented as cruel, inherently violent and intolerant, Muhammad taught tolerance toward Jews and Christians to all of his followers. This event was hosted by the Mosaic Foundation as part of their new lecture series "Re Discovering the Arab World."

Karen Armstrong is the author of numerous books, including "The Great Transformation," "A History of God" and "The Spiral Staircase."

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25. 2006 Texas Book Festival: H.W. Brands "The Money Men: The History of American Capitalism"

On Sunday, January 28 at 8:00 am
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2006 Texas Book Festival: H.W. Brands "The Money Men: The History of American Capitalism"

In an interview at the Texas Book Festival, H.W. Brands discusses his book, "The Money Men: Capitalism, Democracy, and the Hundred Years' War Over the American Dollar." The book explores early battles over America's financial system, which ultimately resulted in the establishment of the Federal Reserve System in 1913.

H.W. Brands is a history professor at the University of Texas - Austin. He is the author of a number of books on American history, including biographies of Andrew Jackson and Benjamin Franklin.

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26. Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers

On Sunday, January 28 at 2:00 pm
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Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers
Elizabeth Edwards

Wife of Sen. John Edwards - the Democrat's 2004 vice presidential nominee- Elizabeth Edwards, recounts her life experiences and describes coping with grief. In her memoir, "Saving Graces," she discusses the 2004 presidential election, her son's sudden death 1996, and her breast cancer diagnosis. She reveals the comfort she received from strangers and friends in midst of her stuggles. This event was hosted by Olsson’s Books and Records in Washington, DC.

Elizabeth Edwards is a lawyer and has worked for the North Carolina Attorney General's office. She has also taught legal writing at the law school of North Carolina University.

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27. 2006 Miami Book Fair: Hank Klibanoff "The Race Beat"

On Sunday, January 28 at 2:35 pm
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2006 Miami Book Fair: Hank Klibanoff "The Race Beat"

From the Miami Book Fair International, an interview with Hank Klibanoff about his new book, "The Race Beat: The Press, the Civil Rights Struggle, and the Awakening of a Nation."

Hank Klibanoff is managing editor for news at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He co-wrote "The Race Beat" with University of Maryland journalism professor Gene Roberts.

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28. American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America

On Sunday, January 28 at 3:00 pm
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American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America
Chris Hedges

In "American Fascists," former New York Times foreign correspondent and Harvard Divinity School graduate Chris Hedges warns that the Christian Right is threatening a tolerant, free American society. Hedges describes what he considers to be the movement's ideological ancestors - the Italian and German fascist movements of the early 20th century - and also argues that contemporary "American Fascism" manifests itself in militant, sexist, and homophobic behaviors and policies.

Chris Hedges is a Senior Fellow at The Nation Institute in New York City. A former foreign correspondent for the New York Times, he was part of the team that won a 2002 Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of global terrorism. He also received the 2002 Amnesty International Global Award for Human Rights Journalism. Hedges is author of "Losing Moses on the Freeway" and "War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning," the latter of which was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction. He holds a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School.

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29. The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism

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On Sunday, January 28 at 4:00 pm
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The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism
Paul Kengor
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/publiclives/1206/btv121706_2.ram

Paul Kengor chronicles Ronald Reagan's career-long campaign against communism. "The Crusader" traces the former president's anti-Communist activism back to his days as president of the Screen Actors Guild. The author details Ronald Reagan's role in the fall of communism in a talk at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.

Paul Kengor is a political science professor and director of the Center for Vision and Values at Grove City College in Pennsylvania. He is the author of "God and Ronald Reagan" and "God and George W. Bush."

[Kurovski]

62. It's fairy tale hour for the kiddies.

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30. The Night Stalkers

On Sunday, January 28 at 7:00 pm
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The Night Stalkers
Michael Durant
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/0107/btv011407_4a.ram

The army's Special Operations Aviation Regiment was founded in the 1970s and first went to war in Grenada in 1983. Michael Durant, co-author of "The Night Stalkers" and a SOAR veteran, details the elite unit's history at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Reston, Virginia.

Michael Durant retired from the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 and master aviator. He participated in combat operations in the Persian Gulf, Panama, Iraq and Somalia where he was shot down and held captive while piloting a Blackhawk helicopter as part of the 160th SOAR (A), the Night Stalkers.

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31. Sigmund Freud: Inventor of the Modern Mind

On Sunday, January 28 at 5:00 pm
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Sigmund Freud: Inventor of the Modern Mind
Peter Kramer

In his latest book, psychiatrist and public radio host Peter Kramer considers Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis - his contributions and the controversies surrounding them. Among other issues that continue to inform Freud's legacy, Kramer considers historians' contentions that Freud inaccurately represented his findings to complement his theories. Kramer describes Freud's contributions in areas such as seduction and dream analysis.

Psychiatrist and Brown University Professor Peter Kramer is author of the books "Listening to Prozac" and "Against Depression," among others. He is also host of the national public radio series "The Infinite Mind," for which he won a National Mental Health Association Media Award and the Gracie Allen Award from the American Women in Radio and Television.

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32. 2006 Miami Book Fair: Biography Panel

On Sunday, January 28 at 8:10 pm
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2006 Miami Book Fair: Biography Panel
Christopher Hitchens, Francine Prose, Edmund Morris, James Atlas

From the Miami Bok Fair International, a panel on biography writing with Christopher Hitchens, author of "Thomas Jefferson"; Francine Prose, author of "Caravaggio"; and Edmund Morris, author of "Beethoven." The discussion is moderated by Atlas Books founder James Atlas.

For more on the Miami Book Fair International, visit www.miamibookfair.com.

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33. Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity

On Monday, January 29 at 1:30 am
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Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity
Rebecca Goldstein

In "Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity" author Rebecca Goldstein writes about 17th-century Jewish philosopher Baruch Spinoza who was excommunicated for heresy at the age of twenty-three. Ms. Goldstein explores the conflict between his identity as a Jew and his belief in a secular, rationalist philosophy. She argues that his secular attitude was a response to a crisis of Jewish identity that he witnessed among the exiles of the Spanish Inquisition living in his community. The event was held at the Jewish Community Center in Washington, DC.

Rebecca Goldstein is the author of "The Mind-Body Problem" and a philosophy professor at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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34. Caesar: Life of a Colossus

On Monday, January 29 at 5:00 am
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Caesar: Life of a Colossus
Adrian Goldsworthy
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/publiclives/1206/btv121606_2.ram

In Adrian Goldsworthy's biography of Julius Caesar he chronicles the Ancient Rome ruler's life from birth to assassination. At an event hosted by the University of Virginia Bookstore in Charlottesville, the author details Caear's successes and failures as a politician and discusses his involvement with the wives of his two main political rivals.

Adrian Goldsworthy is the author of "The Roman Army at War" and "The Punic Wars."

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35. Triumph Forsaken: The Vietnam War, 1954-1965

On Monday, January 29 at 6:00 am
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Triumph Forsaken: The Vietnam War, 1954-1965
Mark Moyar

Mark Moyar talks about why he thinks it was important for the U.S. to go to war in Vietnam and looks at the build-up to our full-scale involvement in the mid-1960s. He argues that South Vietnam President Diem, who was overthrown in 1963, has been wrongfully characterized in the U.S. as being an incompetent tyrant. He also criticizes the coverage of the Vietnam War by David Halberstam and Neil Sheehan and says that Ho Chi Mihn was not a nationalist leader as is commonly believed. Includes Q&A.

Mark Moyar is an associate professor at the U.S. Marine Corps University in Quantico, Virginia. He is the author of "Phoenix and the Birds of Prey: The CIA's Secret Campaign to Destroy the Viet Cong." For more information on Prof. Moyar and his work, visit www.triumphforsaken.com.

Publisher: Cambridge University Press: www.cambridge.org

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36. On the Brink: An Insider's Account of How the White House Compromised American Intelligence

On Monday, January 29 at 7:00 am
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On the Brink: An Insider's Account of How the White House Compromised American Intelligence
Tyler Drumheller

Tyler Drumheller spent all but three months of his 25-year career with the CIA undercover. In his new book "On the Brink," the former chief of the agency's clandestine operations in Europe looks at the Bush administration's evidence-gathering prior to the invasion of Iraq. He asserts that the administration pressured the CIA to confirm the existence of weapons of mass destruction, and that such actions will have long-term effects on the intelligence community.

Tyler Drumheller served in CIA posts around Africa and Europe before becoming chief of the agency's Europe division in the mid-90's. He became Chief of Clandestine Operations for Europe in 2001, where he served until his retirement in 2005. All but three months of his 25-year career were spent undercover.

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38. kick.(nt)

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39. ...

I Luv U!

[Kurovski]

40. How is it that one person

can be filled with so much wonderful-es-ness?

It just ain't fair, you kissin' fool.

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41. Kick...

Inspired by helderheid

[Bozita]

42. Who's got the 5th recommend?

[EFerrari]

43. Kick and recommend

:hi:

/oops

[Kurovski]

45. There she is!

:hi:

[EFerrari]

47. All I can say is

:wow:

and :hi:

[Kurovski]

48. I'm taking that as a good thing, and look forward to further reports.

:hug:

[Kurovski]

49. Kick(nt)

[ProgressiveEconomist]

50. K&R--This thread and cal04's "Sunday Talk Shows" are ESSENTIAL

and IMO belong on the DU homepage.

See http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x60141 for this week's Sunday Talk Shows lineup.

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51. Thanks!

and for the link too. :)

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57. kick!

[Kurovski]

60. Kick.

Paris 1886

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61. nap kick!

I love lazy Sundays!

[Kurovski]

63. WAKE UP!! WAKE UP!!!

You're missing a beautiful tribute to our hero Ronald McReagan!!!

:cry::cry::cry:Oh, Vivala,please wake up.:cry::cry:

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66. last kick!