Sunday, May 5th TV listings for C-SPAN 2
Billie Holiday's Strange Fruit
Exploring the historical importance of Billie Holiday's song "Strange Fruit," which mourns the brutal lynchings of African Americans; the composer's son also participates, adding another layer to the exploration of the singer's musical legacy.
Congress Investigates 1975 U.S. Intelligence Activities Hearings
In 1975, a Senate committee led by Sen. Frank Church (D-Idaho) examines alleged abuses within the U.S. intelligence community.
Stephen Breyer, Reading the Constitution New
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explains his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, declaring that he chooses pragmatism, not textualism.
Joseph Campbell, Lost in a Gallup New
Author Joseph Campbell discusses polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from 1936 to 2020.
After Words David Sanger, New Cold Wars New
New York Times correspondent David Sanger discusses China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and America's role in the world in the 21st century.
Stephen Breyer, Reading the Constitution
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explains his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, declaring that he chooses pragmatism, not textualism.
Joseph Campbell, Lost in a Gallup
Author Joseph Campbell discusses polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from 1936 to 2020.
After Words David Sanger, New Cold Wars
New York Times correspondent David Sanger discusses China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and America's role in the world in the 21st century.
Race, Technology and Social Media New
Authors Emily Raboteau, Christina Greer and Bettina Love discuss how technology and social media have impacted the fight for racial justice.
The Healing Power of Literature New
Authors Patricia Spears Jones, Marita Golden and Kevin Powell discuss how writing can foster empathy and solace.
Chronicling the Black Experience New
"BookTV" presents coverage of the 2024 National Black Writers Conference.
Kara Alaimo, Over the Influence & Kate Manne, Unshrinking New
Hofstra University professor Kara Alaimo and Cornell University professor Kate Manne discuss the pressures women and young girls face from social media and fatphobia.
Leah Payne, God Gave Rock & Roll to You New
Portland Seminary professor Leah Payne talks about the history of the Jesus Movement and the birth of Christian rock in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.
Stephen Breyer, Reading the Constitution
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explains his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, declaring that he chooses pragmatism, not textualism.
Joseph Campbell, Lost in a Gallup
Author Joseph Campbell discusses polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from 1936 to 2020.
After Words David Sanger, New Cold Wars
New York Times correspondent David Sanger discusses China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and America's role in the world in the 21st century.
Stephen Breyer, Reading the Constitution
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explains his judicial philosophy and approach to the U.S. Constitution, declaring that he chooses pragmatism, not textualism.
Joseph Campbell, Lost in a Gallup
Author Joseph Campbell discusses polling failures and surprises in presidential elections from 1936 to 2020.
After Words David Sanger, New Cold Wars
New York Times correspondent David Sanger discusses China's rise, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and America's role in the world in the 21st century.
Race, Technology and Social Media
Authors Emily Raboteau, Christina Greer and Bettina Love discuss how technology and social media have impacted the fight for racial justice.
The Healing Power of Literature
Authors Patricia Spears Jones, Marita Golden and Kevin Powell discuss how writing can foster empathy and solace.
Chronicling the Black Experience
"BookTV" presents coverage of the 2024 National Black Writers Conference.