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A complete schedule of absolutely everything airing on C-SPAN 3 over the next two weeks. Click a program to see all upcoming airings and streaming options.

Sunday, April 26

Lectures in History

Series • 2026

Whiteness & U.S. Citizenship
Episode 13

USC lecturer Nora Lessersohn looks at how racial classifications were used during the naturalization process throughout American history. This lecture takes place at University of Southern California's campus in Washington, DC.

Reel America

Series • 2018

Assignment Iran, 1963
Episode 2

U.S. Army film follows a special forces member through his training and two-year assignment in Iran.

The Presidency

Series • 2026

Matthew Pinsker, Boss Lincoln
Episode 15

Matthew Pinsker (Boss Lincoln) analyzes Abraham Lincoln's political career and how the 16th president rose from being a Whig Party member to the leader of the Republican Party.

America 250

Series • 2026

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch on Martin Van Buren
Season 1 •

Historian and Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch reflects on the life and legacy of Martin Van Buren. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Reel America

Series • 2026

Right on the Button 1970 IRS Film
Episode 22

This Treasury Department/Internal Revenue Service documentary showed how computers are used to process income tax returns.

America 250

Series • 2026

American Lion Author Jon Meacham on Andrew Jackson
Season 1 •

Jon Meacham, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, American Lion, reflects on the life and legacy of Andrew Jackson. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

America 250

Series • 2026

Revolutionary War Northern Campaign
Season 1 •

American Battlefield Trust recounts the Revolutionary War's Northern Campaign, fought primarily in New England and New York from 1775 to 1781.

America 250

Series • 2026

Boston Commemoration of British Evacuation Day
Season 1 •

Massachusetts officials mark the 250th anniversary of Evacuation Day, which commemorates the 1776 retreat by British forces from Boston and surrounding areas early in the Revolutionary War.

Maple Sugaring in New England

Special • 2026

University of New Hampshire State Extension Forester Steven Roberge discusses the history and production of maple sugar in New England.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Politicians & Military Forces
Episode 26

Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Canada & Confederate Plots Against Lincoln
Episode 24

Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Lincoln and Congress
Episode 25

Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Why Was Lincoln Murdered?
Episode 27

Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Reel America

Series • 2026

Right on the Button 1970 IRS Film
Episode 22

This Treasury Department/Internal Revenue Service documentary showed how computers are used to process income tax returns.

America 250

Series • 2026

American Revolution's Impact on the World
Season 1 • Episode 83

Professor Richard Bell discusses his book, "The American Revolution and the Fate of the World."

America 250

Series • 2026

Educator & Author Sharon McMahon on William Henry Harrison
Season 1 •

Educator, author, and podcaster Sharon McMahon reflects on the life and legacy of William Henry Harrison, the ninth U.S. president. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

America 250

Series • 2026

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch on Martin Van Buren
Season 1 •

Historian and Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch reflects on the life and legacy of Martin Van Buren. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

America 250

Series • 2026

American Lion Author Jon Meacham on Andrew Jackson
Season 1 •

Jon Meacham, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, American Lion, reflects on the life and legacy of Andrew Jackson. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Lectures in History

Series • 2026

Whiteness & U.S. Citizenship
Episode 13

USC lecturer Nora Lessersohn looks at how racial classifications were used during the naturalization process throughout American history. This lecture takes place at University of Southern California's campus in Washington, DC.

Reel America

Series • 2018

Assignment Iran, 1963
Episode 2

U.S. Army film follows a special forces member through his training and two-year assignment in Iran.

The Presidency

Series • 2026

Matthew Pinsker, Boss Lincoln
Episode 15

Matthew Pinsker (Boss Lincoln) analyzes Abraham Lincoln's political career and how the 16th president rose from being a Whig Party member to the leader of the Republican Party.

America 250

Series • 2026

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch on Martin Van Buren
Season 1 •

Historian and Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch reflects on the life and legacy of Martin Van Buren. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Reel America

Series • 2026

Right on the Button 1970 IRS Film
Episode 22

This Treasury Department/Internal Revenue Service documentary showed how computers are used to process income tax returns.

America 250

Series • 2026

American Lion Author Jon Meacham on Andrew Jackson
Season 1 •

Jon Meacham, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, American Lion, reflects on the life and legacy of Andrew Jackson. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

America 250

Series • 2026

Revolutionary War Northern Campaign
Season 1 •

American Battlefield Trust recounts the Revolutionary War's Northern Campaign, fought primarily in New England and New York from 1775 to 1781.

America 250

Series • 2026

Boston Commemoration of British Evacuation Day
Season 1 •

Massachusetts officials mark the 250th anniversary of Evacuation Day, which commemorates the 1776 retreat by British forces from Boston and surrounding areas early in the Revolutionary War.

Monday, April 27

Maple Sugaring in New England

Special • 2026

University of New Hampshire State Extension Forester Steven Roberge discusses the history and production of maple sugar in New England.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Politicians & Military Forces
Episode 26

Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Canada & Confederate Plots Against Lincoln
Episode 24

Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Lincoln and Congress
Episode 25

Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Why Was Lincoln Murdered?
Episode 27

Historians discuss the life and death of Abraham Lincoln at the 2025 Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Reel America

Series • 2026

Right on the Button 1970 IRS Film
Episode 22

This Treasury Department/Internal Revenue Service documentary showed how computers are used to process income tax returns.

America 250

Series • 2026

American Revolution's Impact on the World
Season 1 • Episode 83

Professor Richard Bell discusses his book, "The American Revolution and the Fate of the World."

America 250

Series • 2026

Educator & Author Sharon McMahon on William Henry Harrison
Season 1 •

Educator, author, and podcaster Sharon McMahon reflects on the life and legacy of William Henry Harrison, the ninth U.S. president. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

America 250

Series • 2026

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch on Martin Van Buren
Season 1 •

Historian and Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch reflects on the life and legacy of Martin Van Buren. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

America 250

Series • 2026

American Lion Author Jon Meacham on Andrew Jackson
Season 1 •

Jon Meacham, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, American Lion, reflects on the life and legacy of Andrew Jackson. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

The Hearing Room

Series • 2026

NASA Administrator Testifies on 2027 Budget Request Following Successful Artemis II Mission
Episode 106

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman testifies before the House Science, Space and Technology Committee on the space agency's 2027 budget request following the successful Artemis II flyby mission around the moon.

The Hearing Room

Series • 2026

Pres. Trump's Fed Chair Nominee Testifies at Confirmation Hearing
Episode 96

President Trump's pick to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, testifies at a confirmation hearing.

The Hearing Room

Series • 2026

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Testifies on International Trade & Economic Growth
Episode 103

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testifies before a House Appropriations subcommittee on President Trump's 2027 budget request.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

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

The Hearing Room New

Series • 2026

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Testifies on 2027 Budget Proposal
Episode 108

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin testifies before a House Appropriations subcommittee on President Trump's 2027 budget request.

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.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

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

Tuesday, April 28

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.

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.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

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

The Courts New

Series • 2026

Justices Consider If Tech Company Aided Chinese Gov't Human Rights Violations
Episode 17

The Supreme Court hears arguments in Cisco Systems v. Doe, examining whether U.S. tech companies like Cisco can be held liable for providing tools that foreign governments use to commit alleged human rights abuses.

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.

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.

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.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

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

Wednesday, April 29

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.

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.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

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

The Hearing Room New

Series • 2026

Defense Secy. Hegseth & Joint Chiefs Chair Testify on 2027 Pentagon Budget
Episode 109

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine testify before the House Armed Services Committee on the Pentagon's 2027 budget request.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

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

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Holds News Conference Amid Inspector General Probe New

Special • 2026

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks to reporters for the first time since the Justice Department ended a criminal investigation into him and deferred instead to a probe by the agency's inspector general.

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.

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.

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

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

Thursday, April 30

Friday, May 1

Saturday, May 2

Sunday, May 3

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Civil War

Series • 2013

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

Monday, May 4

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Civil War

Series • 2013

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

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.

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.

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.

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, May 5

Wednesday, May 6

Thursday, May 7

Friday, May 8

Saturday, May 9

Sunday, May 10

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

Book TV

Series • 1998

Non-fiction books and authors.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Civil War

Series • 2013

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

American History TV

Series • 2009

People and events that help document the American story.

Lectures in History

Series • 2013

Classroom lectures on American history.

Monday, May 11

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