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A complete schedule of absolutely everything airing on C-SPAN 2 over the next two weeks. Click a program to see all upcoming airings and streaming options.

Tuesday, December 9

Wednesday, December 10

Thursday, December 11

Friday, December 12

Saturday, December 13

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

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

Lectures in History New

Series • 2025

Gunmaking & the Roots of Mass Production
Episode 28

Northwestern professor Ken Alder chronicles the origins of American mass production through gunmaking.

Reel America

Series • 2023

This Is Coffee -- 1961
Episode 35

This 1961 film shows where coffee comes from and different ways to brew it.

The Presidency New

Series • 2025

Historian Douglas Brinkley on Presidential Executive Orders
Episode 38

Presidential historian and author Douglas Brinkley looks at the evolution of executive orders over the course of 47 presidencies.

Reel America

Series • 2020

Little Smokey -- 1953
Episode 109

A U.S. Forest Service film tells the story of the real Smokey Bear.

America 250 New

Series • 2025

Inspiration for the American Revolution
Season 1 • Episode 75

Historians explore the ideas that sparked the American Revolution, as well as the key personalities and enduring impact of the Revolutionary Era. The event is organized by the Jack Miller Center and The American Revolution Institute.

America 250 New

Series • 2025

Personalities of America's Founders
Season 1 • Episode 76

Historians explore the ideas that sparked the American Revolution, as well as the key personalities and enduring impact of the Revolutionary Era. The event is organized by the Jack Miller Center and The American Revolution Institute.

Reel America New

Series • 2025

Etiquette for U.S. Airmen - 1956
Episode 62

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

The Civil War New

Series • 2025

Union General Meade's Warhorse Old Baldy
Episode 43

History professor Jennifer Murray discusses the life, death, and legacy of Old Baldy, Civil War Union Major General George Meade's warhorse.

Reel America New

Series • 2025

Women Workers in B-24 Bomber Plant - 1943
Episode 61

This 1943 Ford Motor Company film showcases women's contributions at Ford's Willow Run B-24 bomber plant.

Declaration of Independence & Colonial America

Special • 2025

The Calvin Coolidge Foundation hosts a conference on the Declaration of Independence.

Declaration of Independence in the Future

Special • 2025

The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation hosts a day-long conference at the Library of Congress.

America 250

Series • 2025

Inspiration for the American Revolution
Season 1 • Episode 75

Historians explore the ideas that sparked the American Revolution, as well as the key personalities and enduring impact of the Revolutionary Era. The event is organized by the Jack Miller Center and The American Revolution Institute.

America 250

Series • 2025

Personalities of America's Founders
Season 1 • Episode 76

Historians explore the ideas that sparked the American Revolution, as well as the key personalities and enduring impact of the Revolutionary Era. The event is organized by the Jack Miller Center and The American Revolution Institute.

Lectures in History

Series • 2025

Gunmaking & the Roots of Mass Production
Episode 28

Northwestern professor Ken Alder chronicles the origins of American mass production through gunmaking.

Reel America

Series • 2023

This Is Coffee -- 1961
Episode 35

This 1961 film shows where coffee comes from and different ways to brew it.

The Presidency

Series • 2025

Historian Douglas Brinkley on Presidential Executive Orders
Episode 38

Presidential historian and author Douglas Brinkley looks at the evolution of executive orders over the course of 47 presidencies.

Reel America

Series • 2020

Little Smokey -- 1953
Episode 109

A U.S. Forest Service film tells the story of the real Smokey Bear.

America 250

Series • 2025

Inspiration for the American Revolution
Season 1 • Episode 75

Historians explore the ideas that sparked the American Revolution, as well as the key personalities and enduring impact of the Revolutionary Era. The event is organized by the Jack Miller Center and The American Revolution Institute.

Sunday, December 14

America 250

Series • 2025

Personalities of America's Founders
Season 1 • Episode 76

Historians explore the ideas that sparked the American Revolution, as well as the key personalities and enduring impact of the Revolutionary Era. The event is organized by the Jack Miller Center and The American Revolution Institute.

Reel America

Series • 2025

Etiquette for U.S. Airmen - 1956
Episode 62

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

The Civil War

Series • 2025

Union General Meade's Warhorse Old Baldy
Episode 43

History professor Jennifer Murray discusses the life, death, and legacy of Old Baldy, Civil War Union Major General George Meade's warhorse.

Reel America

Series • 2025

Women Workers in B-24 Bomber Plant - 1943
Episode 61

This 1943 Ford Motor Company film showcases women's contributions at Ford's Willow Run B-24 bomber plant.

Declaration of Independence & Colonial America

Special • 2025

The Calvin Coolidge Foundation hosts a conference on the Declaration of Independence.

Declaration of Independence in the Future

Special • 2025

The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation hosts a day-long conference at the Library of Congress.

America 250

Series • 2025

Inspiration for the American Revolution
Season 1 • Episode 75

Historians explore the ideas that sparked the American Revolution, as well as the key personalities and enduring impact of the Revolutionary Era. The event is organized by the Jack Miller Center and The American Revolution Institute.

America 250

Series • 2025

Personalities of America's Founders
Season 1 • Episode 76

Historians explore the ideas that sparked the American Revolution, as well as the key personalities and enduring impact of the Revolutionary Era. The event is organized by the Jack Miller Center and The American Revolution Institute.

Piers Morgan, Woke Is Dead New

Special • 2025

British journalist Piers Morgan argues that there has been a global rejection of wokeism and discusses what he thinks a post-woke world will be like.

Matthew Davis, Biography of a Mountain New

Special • 2025

Author Matthew Davis discusses the history of Mt. Rushmore including economic and political forces that influenced the memorial's creation in 1925.

Washington Journal

Series • 2025

Chris Matthews, 'Lessons from Bobby - Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters
Episode 767

A forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events and legislation.

Bill McKibben, Here Comes the Sun New

Special • 2025

Environmentalist Bill McKibben argues that solar & wind power offer the best path for addressing climate change. Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.

Eileen Flanagan, Common Ground — How the Crisis of the Earth Is Saving Us From Our Illusion of Separation New

Special • 2025

Quaker Activist Eileen Flanagan argues that addressing climate change can bring people together. Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.

Q & A

Series • 2025

Former NASA Flight Director Eugene Kranz on the History of America's Space Program
Episode 46

Eugene Gene Kranz shares stories from his 34 years at NASA's Mission Control, beginning in 1960.

Author Discussion on Women & Revolution New

Special • 2025

BookTV presents coverage of the 2025 Boston Book Festival.

Author Discussion on Gambling in America New

Special • 2025

BookTV presents coverage of the 2025 Boston Book Festival.

Author Discussion on Sports New

Special • 2025

BookTV presents coverage of the 2025 Boston Book Festival.

Author Discussion on Fatherhood in America New

Special • 2025

BookTV presents coverage of the 2025 Boston Book Festival.

Author Discussion on Tech Powerbrokers New

Special • 2025

BookTV presents coverage of the 2025 Boston Book Festival.

America’s Book Club New

Series • 2025

Jodi Picoult
Episode 13

Bestselling writer Jodi Picoult, author of 29 novels, discusses her writing process, adapting her books for Hollywood and why one of her books has been banned across the country.

America’s Book Club New

Series • 2025

The Treasures with Jodi Picoult
Episode 14

Author Jodi Picoult and America's Book Club host David M. Rubenstein view artifacts from the Folger Shakespeare Library.

Piers Morgan, Woke Is Dead

Special • 2025

British journalist Piers Morgan argues that there has been a global rejection of wokeism and discusses what he thinks a post-woke world will be like.

Matthew Davis, Biography of a Mountain

Special • 2025

Author Matthew Davis discusses the history of Mt. Rushmore including economic and political forces that influenced the memorial's creation in 1925.

Washington Journal

Series • 2025

Chris Matthews, 'Lessons from Bobby - Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters
Episode 767

A forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events and legislation.

Bill McKibben, Here Comes the Sun

Special • 2025

Environmentalist Bill McKibben argues that solar & wind power offer the best path for addressing climate change. Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.

Eileen Flanagan, Common Ground — How the Crisis of the Earth Is Saving Us From Our Illusion of Separation

Special • 2025

Quaker Activist Eileen Flanagan argues that addressing climate change can bring people together. Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.

Monday, December 15

Q & A

Series • 2025

Former NASA Flight Director Eugene Kranz on the History of America's Space Program
Episode 46

Eugene Gene Kranz shares stories from his 34 years at NASA's Mission Control, beginning in 1960.

Author Discussion on Women & Revolution

Special • 2025

BookTV presents coverage of the 2025 Boston Book Festival.

Author Discussion on Gambling in America

Special • 2025

BookTV presents coverage of the 2025 Boston Book Festival.

Author Discussion on Sports

Special • 2025

BookTV presents coverage of the 2025 Boston Book Festival.

Author Discussion on Fatherhood in America

Special • 2025

BookTV presents coverage of the 2025 Boston Book Festival.

Author Discussion on Tech Powerbrokers

Special • 2025

BookTV presents coverage of the 2025 Boston Book Festival.

America’s Book Club

Series • 2025

Jodi Picoult
Episode 13

Bestselling writer Jodi Picoult, author of 29 novels, discusses her writing process, adapting her books for Hollywood and why one of her books has been banned across the country.

America’s Book Club

Series • 2025

The Treasures with Jodi Picoult
Episode 14

Author Jodi Picoult and America's Book Club host David M. Rubenstein view artifacts from the Folger Shakespeare Library.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

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

U.S. Senate New

Series • 1996

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

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

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

Tuesday, December 16

Wednesday, December 17

Thursday, December 18

Friday, December 19

Saturday, December 20

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

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

Lectures in History New

Series • 2025

Barbary Pirates in Early America
Episode 29

Carroll College professor Jeanette Fregulia chronicles the Barbary pirates in American waters during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Reel America

Series • 2025

President Reagan Christmas Radio Address - 1982
Episode 64

President Ronald Reagan delivers a Christmas message about military service and help for refugees during his weekly radio address.

The Presidency New

Series • 2025

White House Holiday Traditions
Episode 39

What's it like to be in the White House during the holiday season? A former deputy social secretary and deputy chief of staff from the George W. Bush administration give a behind-the-scenes look.

The Presidency New

Series • 2025

History of Christmas in the White House
Episode 40

Janet Weir Creighton gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how previous presidents celebrated Christmas at the White House.

America 250 New

Series • 2025

Revolutionary War Southern Campaign
Season 1 • Episode 77

American Battlefield Trust recounts the Revolutionary War's Southern Campaign, fought in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia from 1776-1781.

America 250 New

Series • 2025

Reenactment - 1780 Battle of Camden, SC
Season 1 • Episode 78

Reenactors mark the anniversary of the 1780 Battle of Camden, a victory by British troops over colonial soldiers in South Carolina. The reenactment takes place in Kershaw, South Carolina.

History of the Space Program in Photos

Special • 2025

The author Andy Saunders discusses Earthrise, the Moon landings, and the Apollo 13.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

160th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment Abolishing Slavery-1865 New

Special • 2025

Historians discuss the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which in 1865 abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the U.S. after the Civil War.

Jennifer Dasal, The Club New

Special • 2025

Author Jennifer Dasal talks about 'The Club,' in Belle poque Paris, which harbored a generation of American women creatives during the turn of the 20th century.

Marriage of Indian & Oklahoma Territory-1907 New

Special • 2025

Historian Matthew Pearce discusses the fake marriage ceremony that took place in Oklahoma on November 16, 1907, symbolizing the joining of Oklahoma and Indian territories.

Reel America

Series • 2025

The Cultured Christmas Tree 1968
Episode 63

Made in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, this film promotes the virtues of Christmas tree farming. This is a portion of a 22- minute film.

Samurai at the White House – 1860 New

Special • 2025

Historian Natalia Doan discusses a delegation of Japanese samurai welcomed to the James Buchanan White House in May 1860.

Reel America New

Series • 2025

Christmas in the Army - 1968
Episode 65

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

America 250

Series • 2025

Revolutionary War Southern Campaign
Season 1 • Episode 77

American Battlefield Trust recounts the Revolutionary War's Southern Campaign, fought in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia from 1776-1781.

America 250

Series • 2025

Reenactment - 1780 Battle of Camden, SC
Season 1 • Episode 78

Reenactors mark the anniversary of the 1780 Battle of Camden, a victory by British troops over colonial soldiers in South Carolina. The reenactment takes place in Kershaw, South Carolina.

Lectures in History

Series • 2025

Barbary Pirates in Early America
Episode 29

Carroll College professor Jeanette Fregulia chronicles the Barbary pirates in American waters during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Reel America

Series • 2025

President Reagan Christmas Radio Address - 1982
Episode 64

President Ronald Reagan delivers a Christmas message about military service and help for refugees during his weekly radio address.

The Presidency

Series • 2025

White House Holiday Traditions
Episode 39

What's it like to be in the White House during the holiday season? A former deputy social secretary and deputy chief of staff from the George W. Bush administration give a behind-the-scenes look.

The Presidency

Series • 2025

History of Christmas in the White House
Episode 40

Janet Weir Creighton gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how previous presidents celebrated Christmas at the White House.

America 250

Series • 2025

Revolutionary War Southern Campaign
Season 1 • Episode 77

American Battlefield Trust recounts the Revolutionary War's Southern Campaign, fought in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia from 1776-1781.

America 250

Series • 2025

Reenactment - 1780 Battle of Camden, SC
Season 1 • Episode 78

Reenactors mark the anniversary of the 1780 Battle of Camden, a victory by British troops over colonial soldiers in South Carolina. The reenactment takes place in Kershaw, South Carolina.

Sunday, December 21

History of the Space Program in Photos

Special • 2025

The author Andy Saunders discusses Earthrise, the Moon landings, and the Apollo 13.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

160th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment Abolishing Slavery-1865

Special • 2025

Historians discuss the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which in 1865 abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the U.S. after the Civil War.

Jennifer Dasal, The Club

Special • 2025

Author Jennifer Dasal talks about 'The Club,' in Belle poque Paris, which harbored a generation of American women creatives during the turn of the 20th century.

Marriage of Indian & Oklahoma Territory-1907

Special • 2025

Historian Matthew Pearce discusses the fake marriage ceremony that took place in Oklahoma on November 16, 1907, symbolizing the joining of Oklahoma and Indian territories.

Reel America

Series • 2025

The Cultured Christmas Tree 1968
Episode 63

Made in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, this film promotes the virtues of Christmas tree farming. This is a portion of a 22- minute film.

Samurai at the White House – 1860

Special • 2025

Historian Natalia Doan discusses a delegation of Japanese samurai welcomed to the James Buchanan White House in May 1860.

Reel America

Series • 2025

Christmas in the Army - 1968
Episode 65

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

America 250

Series • 2025

Revolutionary War Southern Campaign
Season 1 • Episode 77

American Battlefield Trust recounts the Revolutionary War's Southern Campaign, fought in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia from 1776-1781.

America 250

Series • 2025

Reenactment - 1780 Battle of Camden, SC
Season 1 • Episode 78

Reenactors mark the anniversary of the 1780 Battle of Camden, a victory by British troops over colonial soldiers in South Carolina. The reenactment takes place in Kershaw, South Carolina.

Michael Finch, A Time to Stand New

Special • 2025

David Horowitz Freedom Center president Michael Finch discusses his book of essays on American liberty, culture, and faith.

Scott Jennings, A Revolution of Common Sense New

Special • 2025

Republican strategist & CNN commentator Scott Jennings talks about his inside account of President Trump's second term.

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

Claudia Rowe, Wards of the State New

Special • 2025

Coverage of the 2025 Miami Book Fair.

David Nasaw, The Wounded Generation New

Special • 2025

Book TV presents coverage of the 2025 Miami Book Fair.

Steven Pinker, When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows… New

Special • 2025

Psychologist Steven Pinker explores the concept of "common knowledge" and how it develops.

John Bacon, The Gales of November New

Special • 2025

Author John Bacon recounts the 1975 tragic wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior -- the epic tale that inspired songwriter Gordon Lightfoot to lament, Superior, they said, never gives up her dead/When the gales of November come early.

Writer Eudora Welty’s Home & Gardens Tour New

Special • 2025

C-SPAN's Book TV tours the Jackson, Mississippi, home and gardens where Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Eudora Welty lived for 76 years - and where she wrote her acclaimed stories and novels.

Malcolm Harris, What’s Left New

Special • 2025

Coverage of the 2025 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison, Wisc.

Authors Discuss Agriculture & Conservation New

Special • 2025

Coverage of the 2025 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison, Wisc.

Jane Leavy, Make Me Commissioner New

Special • 2025

Coverage of the 2025 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison, Wisc.

Caro De Robertis, So Many Stars New

Special • 2025

Coverage of the 2025 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison, Wisc.

FreedomFest 2025: Tim Anaya, the California Left Coast Survivor’s Guide

Special • 2025

Book TV interviews authors at FreedomFest, held in 2025 in Palm Springs, California.

America’s Book Club

Series • 2025

Arthur Brooks
Episode 15

Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss the science of happiness.

America’s Book Club New

Series • 2025

Arthur Brooks Treasures
Episode 16

Arthur Brooks and David M. Rubenstein view artifacts from the Library of Congress.

Michael Finch, A Time to Stand

Special • 2025

David Horowitz Freedom Center president Michael Finch discusses his book of essays on American liberty, culture, and faith.

Scott Jennings, A Revolution of Common Sense

Special • 2025

Republican strategist & CNN commentator Scott Jennings talks about his inside account of President Trump's second term.

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

David Nasaw, The Wounded Generation

Special • 2025

Book TV presents coverage of the 2025 Miami Book Fair.

Monday, December 22

Steven Pinker, When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows…

Special • 2025

Psychologist Steven Pinker explores the concept of "common knowledge" and how it develops.

John Bacon, The Gales of November

Special • 2025

Author John Bacon recounts the 1975 tragic wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior -- the epic tale that inspired songwriter Gordon Lightfoot to lament, Superior, they said, never gives up her dead/When the gales of November come early.

Writer Eudora Welty’s Home & Gardens Tour

Special • 2025

C-SPAN's Book TV tours the Jackson, Mississippi, home and gardens where Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Eudora Welty lived for 76 years - and where she wrote her acclaimed stories and novels.

Malcolm Harris, What’s Left

Special • 2025

Coverage of the 2025 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison, Wisc.

Authors Discuss Agriculture & Conservation

Special • 2025

Coverage of the 2025 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison, Wisc.

Jane Leavy, Make Me Commissioner

Special • 2025

Coverage of the 2025 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison, Wisc.

Caro De Robertis, So Many Stars

Special • 2025

Coverage of the 2025 Wisconsin Book Festival held in Madison, Wisc.

America’s Book Club

Series • 2025

Arthur Brooks
Episode 15

Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss the science of happiness.

America’s Book Club

Series • 2025

Arthur Brooks Treasures
Episode 16

Arthur Brooks and David M. Rubenstein view artifacts from the Library of Congress.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

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

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

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

Tuesday, December 23

Wednesday, December 24

Thursday, December 25

Friday, December 26

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