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C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule

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 19

Jonathan Mann Burkham, Migrant Midwest

Special • 2026

Jonathan Mann Burkham, who studies Midwest immigration, offers potential reforms to bolster communities facing reduced migration and decline.

Mark Lee Gardner, Brothers of the Gun

Special • 2026

American West historian Mark Lee Gardner discusses the friendship between legendary gunfighters Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, It Doesn’t Have to Hurt – Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life

Special • 2026

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

Michael Pollan, A World Appears – A Journey into Conciousness

Special • 2026

Book TV presents coverage of the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival.

America’s Book Club

Series • 2025

Arthur Brooks
Episode 15

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

Lectures in History

Series • 2026

Allen Guelzo on Abraham Lincoln
Episode 12

University of Florida professor Allen Guelzo teaches a class on Abraham Lincoln's intellectual interests and how the 16th president was more than just a talented politician.

C-SPAN Tours President Harry Truman Home

Special • 2026

C-SPAN tours Harry Truman's home site in Independence, Missouri, to learn about the personal and family life of the 33rd President of the United States.

The Presidency

Series • 2026

Harry Truman & George Washington Reenactors
Episode 14

On Presidents' Day, Harry Truman and George Washington reenactors discuss the life and legacies of the former presidents. The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum hosts this event.

C-SPAN Tours Harry Truman Presidential Library & Museum

Special • 2026

C-SPAN tours Harry Truman's Presidential Library & Museum in Independence, Missouri, to learn about the life and legacy of the 33rd President of the United States.

America 250

Series • 2026

Traveling Exhibition of Founding Era Documents
Season 1 •

The National Archives launches Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation, a traveling exhibition bringing original, Founding Era documents to eight American cities.

Reel America

Series • 2025

Independence -- 1976
Episode 34

A film made for the 1976 Bicentennial portrays founding fathers in Philadelphia in 1776 and 1976.

U.S. House of Representatives

Series • 2026

Congressional 250th Time Capsule Act
Episode 44

A highlight from a recent House session.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

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

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 Civil War

Series • 2025

Michael Vorenberg, Lincoln's Peace
Episode 23

Michael Vorenberg explores the debate over when the Civil War ended and how peace was achieved.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Saladin Ambar, Murder on the Mississippi
Episode 22

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

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Akhil Reed Amar, Born Equal
Episode 20

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

The Civil War

Series • 2026

What Frederick Douglass Said About Lincoln
Episode 23

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

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Lincoln's Last War Council
Episode 21

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

Q & A

Series • 2026

Air & Space Museum's Jennifer Levasseur on the History of the Space Shuttle
Episode 17

The Smithsonian Institution National Air & Space Museum's Jennifer Levasseur discusses the history of the 135-mission Space Shuttle program (1981-2011), its accomplishments, and two tragic failures that led to the deaths of 14 shuttle astronauts.

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.

America 250

Series • 2026

Historian Lindsay Chervinsky on John Quincy Adams
Season 1 • Episode 120

George Washington Presidential Library Executive Director Lindsay Chervinsky reflects on the life and legacy of John Quincy Adams. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Lectures in History

Series • 2026

Allen Guelzo on Abraham Lincoln
Episode 12

University of Florida professor Allen Guelzo teaches a class on Abraham Lincoln's intellectual interests and how the 16th president was more than just a talented politician.

C-SPAN Tours President Harry Truman Home

Special • 2026

C-SPAN tours Harry Truman's home site in Independence, Missouri, to learn about the personal and family life of the 33rd President of the United States.

The Presidency

Series • 2026

Harry Truman & George Washington Reenactors
Episode 14

On Presidents' Day, Harry Truman and George Washington reenactors discuss the life and legacies of the former presidents. The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum hosts this event.

C-SPAN Tours Harry Truman Presidential Library & Museum

Special • 2026

C-SPAN tours Harry Truman's Presidential Library & Museum in Independence, Missouri, to learn about the life and legacy of the 33rd President of the United States.

America 250

Series • 2026

Traveling Exhibition of Founding Era Documents
Season 1 •

The National Archives launches Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation, a traveling exhibition bringing original, Founding Era documents to eight American cities.

Monday, April 20

Reel America

Series • 2025

Independence -- 1976
Episode 34

A film made for the 1976 Bicentennial portrays founding fathers in Philadelphia in 1776 and 1976.

U.S. House of Representatives

Series • 2026

Congressional 250th Time Capsule Act
Episode 44

A highlight from a recent House session.

The Presidency

Series • 2013

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

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 Civil War

Series • 2025

Michael Vorenberg, Lincoln's Peace
Episode 23

Michael Vorenberg explores the debate over when the Civil War ended and how peace was achieved.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Saladin Ambar, Murder on the Mississippi
Episode 22

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

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Akhil Reed Amar, Born Equal
Episode 20

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

The Civil War

Series • 2026

What Frederick Douglass Said About Lincoln
Episode 23

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

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Lincoln's Last War Council
Episode 21

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

Q & A

Series • 2026

Air & Space Museum's Jennifer Levasseur on the History of the Space Shuttle
Episode 17

The Smithsonian Institution National Air & Space Museum's Jennifer Levasseur discusses the history of the 135-mission Space Shuttle program (1981-2011), its accomplishments, and two tragic failures that led to the deaths of 14 shuttle astronauts.

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.

America 250

Series • 2026

Historian Lindsay Chervinsky on John Quincy Adams
Season 1 • Episode 120

George Washington Presidential Library Executive Director Lindsay Chervinsky reflects on the life and legacy of John Quincy Adams. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

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.

Interior Secy. Doug Burgum Testifies on the 2027 Budget Request New

Special • 2026

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum testifies on the president's 2027 budget request before a House Appropriations subcommittee.

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, April 21

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

Pres. Trump's Fed Chair Nominee Testifies at Confirmation Hearing
Episode 94

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

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 22

Thursday, April 23

Friday, April 24

Saturday, April 25

Sunday, April 26

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, April 27

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, April 28

Wednesday, April 29

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

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