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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.

Thursday, March 26

Friday, March 27

Saturday, March 28

Public Affairs Events

Series • 2016

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

Q & A

Series • 2026

Former Columbia University President Lee Bollinger on the Role and Future of Universities in America
Episode 8

Former longtime Columbia University president Lee Bollinger discusses his book University: A Reckoning, about the purpose and future of universities in the United States. He also talks about protests and free speech on college campuses.

Cass Sunstein, Separation of Powers

Special • 2026

Harvard University professor Cass Sunstein delves into the democratic concept of separation of powers -- and why he believes the executive branch, or the office of the president, is the most dangerous.

Washington Journal

Series • 2026

Peter Schweizer, The Invisible Coup
Episode 84

A segment from a recent Washington Journal.

Erik Larson & Susan Orlean Discuss Storytelling and Narrative Nonfiction

Special • 2026

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

Sen. John Kennedy, How to Test Negative for Stupid — And Why Washington Never Will

Special • 2026

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

Jan Dutkiewicz & Gabriel Rosenberg, Feed the People!

Special • 2026

Authors Jan Dutkiewicz and Gabriel Rosenberg discuss the benefits of industrial food. POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City hosts this event.

Michael Kimmel, Playmakers

Special • 2026

Author Michael Kimmel discusses the first-generation Jewish American toymakers who manufactured now-famous children's toys.

Laura Mauldin, In Sickness and in Health

Special • 2026

Sociologist Laura Mauldin describes the role of caregiving for chronically ill family members. Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.

Chris Enss, Daughters of Daring — Hollywood Cowgirl Stunt Women

Special • 2026

Historian Chris Enss explores the lives of cowgirl stunt women who took leading roles in early and mid-20th century Hollywood Westerns.

Nicole Parker, The Two FBIs

Special • 2026

Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker, who served from 2010-2022, argues that the law enforcement agency is filled with people who prioritize politics over justice.

Wil Haygood, The War Within a War

Special • 2026

Former Washington Post correspondent Wil Haygood discusses the experience of Black American soldiers in Vietnam and the struggle for racial equality, happening at the same time, back home in the United States.

America’s Book Club

Series • 2025

David Grann
Episode 6

Author David Grann joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss his books including Killers of the Flower Moon and The Wager and visits the vault of the Folger Shakespeare Library.

America’s Book Club

Series • 2025

The Treasures With David Grann
Episode 9

Author David Grann and host David M. Rubenstein visit the vault of the Folger Shakespeare Library.

Washington Journal

Series • 2026

Peter Schweizer, The Invisible Coup
Episode 84

A segment from a recent Washington Journal.

Cass Sunstein, Separation of Powers

Special • 2026

Harvard University professor Cass Sunstein delves into the democratic concept of separation of powers -- and why he believes the executive branch, or the office of the president, is the most dangerous.

Q & A

Series • 2026

Former Columbia University President Lee Bollinger on the Role and Future of Universities in America
Episode 8

Former longtime Columbia University president Lee Bollinger discusses his book University: A Reckoning, about the purpose and future of universities in the United States. He also talks about protests and free speech on college campuses.

Erik Larson & Susan Orlean Discuss Storytelling and Narrative Nonfiction

Special • 2026

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

Sunday, March 29

Jan Dutkiewicz & Gabriel Rosenberg, Feed the People!

Special • 2026

Authors Jan Dutkiewicz and Gabriel Rosenberg discuss the benefits of industrial food. POWERHOUSE Arena in New York City hosts this event.

Michael Kimmel, Playmakers

Special • 2026

Author Michael Kimmel discusses the first-generation Jewish American toymakers who manufactured now-famous children's toys.

Laura Mauldin, In Sickness and in Health

Special • 2026

Sociologist Laura Mauldin describes the role of caregiving for chronically ill family members. Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.

Chris Enss, Daughters of Daring — Hollywood Cowgirl Stunt Women

Special • 2026

Historian Chris Enss explores the lives of cowgirl stunt women who took leading roles in early and mid-20th century Hollywood Westerns.

Nicole Parker, The Two FBIs

Special • 2026

Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker, who served from 2010-2022, argues that the law enforcement agency is filled with people who prioritize politics over justice.

Wil Haygood, The War Within a War

Special • 2026

Former Washington Post correspondent Wil Haygood discusses the experience of Black American soldiers in Vietnam and the struggle for racial equality, happening at the same time, back home in the United States.

America’s Book Club

Series • 2025

David Grann
Episode 6

Author David Grann joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss his books including Killers of the Flower Moon and The Wager and visits the vault of the Folger Shakespeare Library.

Lectures in History

Series • 2026

President Jimmy Carter's Impact On the End of the Cold War
Episode 9

Gonzaga history professor Robert Donnelly argues that Jimmy Carter's role in ending the Cold War has largely been overlooked. He looks at how the 39th president's policies weakened the Soviet Empire.

America 250

Series • 2025

Reel America - The Constitution of the United States - 1955
Season 1 • Episode 59

Depicting the problems that led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, such as Shay's Rebellion.

The Presidency

Series • 2026

An Inside Look at the Bill Clinton Presidency
Episode 12

Do you ever wonder what it's like working in the West Wing? Former deputy White House press secretary Jennifer Palmieri shares her experiences working in the Bill Clinton's administration.

Reel America

Series • 2025

Independence -- 1976
Episode 34

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

America 250

Series • 2026

Life in Philadelphia During 1777 British Occupation
Season 1 • Episode 116

Historian Aaron Sullivan and curator Caroline O'Connell explore life among residents of Philadelphia during the 1777 British occupation of the city. The event is held at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia.

U.S. House of Representatives

Series • 2026

Congressional 250th Time Capsule Act
Episode 44

A highlight from a recent House session.

America 250

Series • 2026

Trinity Church New York, St. Paul's Chapel and Gravesites Tour
Season 1 • Episode 80

Touring Trinity Church, the congregants of which played a role during the American Revolution.

Reel America

Series • 2025

Society Without Libraries -- 1961
Episode 57

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Jonathan Jones, Opium Slavery
Episode 18

Author Jonathan Jones discusses America's first opioid epidemic, which comprised veterans taking opium and morphine to ease distress after the Civil War.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Decline and Fall of the Army of Northern Virginia
Episode 9

Historians discuss the Civil War's events at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Lincoln's Second Inaugural
Episode 10

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Nathan Bedford Forrest and Robert E. Lee - 1865
Episode 11

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Ulysses S. Grant's Road to Appomattox - 1865
Episode 12

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

America 250

Series • 2025

Reel America - The Constitution of the United States - 1955
Season 1 • Episode 59

Depicting the problems that led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, such as Shay's Rebellion.

U.S. House of Representatives

Series • 2026

Congressional 250th Time Capsule Act
Episode 44

A highlight from a recent House session.

Reel America

Series • 2026

Vietnam War Combat Photography - 1968
Episode 16

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

America 250

Series • 2026

Historian Stewart McLaurin on James Monroe
Season 1 • Episode 113

White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin reflects on the life and legacy of James Monroe. 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 Catherine Allgor on Dolley Madison
Season 1 • Episode 112

Historian Catherine Allgor reflects on the life and legacy of Dolley Madison. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

America 250

Series • 2026

Stanford's Jack Rakove on James Madison
Season 1 • Episode 114

Stanford University history professor Jack Rakove reflects on the life and legacy of James Madison. 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

President Jimmy Carter's Impact On the End of the Cold War
Episode 9

Gonzaga history professor Robert Donnelly argues that Jimmy Carter's role in ending the Cold War has largely been overlooked. He looks at how the 39th president's policies weakened the Soviet Empire.

America 250

Series • 2025

Reel America - The Constitution of the United States - 1955
Season 1 • Episode 59

Depicting the problems that led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, such as Shay's Rebellion.

The Presidency

Series • 2026

An Inside Look at the Bill Clinton Presidency
Episode 12

Do you ever wonder what it's like working in the West Wing? Former deputy White House press secretary Jennifer Palmieri shares her experiences working in the Bill Clinton's administration.

Reel America

Series • 2025

Independence -- 1976
Episode 34

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

America 250

Series • 2026

Life in Philadelphia During 1777 British Occupation
Season 1 • Episode 116

Historian Aaron Sullivan and curator Caroline O'Connell explore life among residents of Philadelphia during the 1777 British occupation of the city. The event is held at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia.

Monday, March 30

U.S. House of Representatives

Series • 2026

Congressional 250th Time Capsule Act
Episode 44

A highlight from a recent House session.

America 250

Series • 2026

Trinity Church New York, St. Paul's Chapel and Gravesites Tour
Season 1 • Episode 80

Touring Trinity Church, the congregants of which played a role during the American Revolution.

Reel America

Series • 2025

Society Without Libraries -- 1961
Episode 57

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Jonathan Jones, Opium Slavery
Episode 18

Author Jonathan Jones discusses America's first opioid epidemic, which comprised veterans taking opium and morphine to ease distress after the Civil War.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Decline and Fall of the Army of Northern Virginia
Episode 9

Historians discuss the Civil War's events at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Lincoln's Second Inaugural
Episode 10

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Nathan Bedford Forrest and Robert E. Lee - 1865
Episode 11

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

The Civil War

Series • 2026

Ulysses S. Grant's Road to Appomattox - 1865
Episode 12

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

America 250

Series • 2025

Reel America - The Constitution of the United States - 1955
Season 1 • Episode 59

Depicting the problems that led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, such as Shay's Rebellion.

U.S. House of Representatives

Series • 2026

Congressional 250th Time Capsule Act
Episode 44

A highlight from a recent House session.

Reel America

Series • 2026

Vietnam War Combat Photography - 1968
Episode 16

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

America 250

Series • 2026

Historian Stewart McLaurin on James Monroe
Season 1 • Episode 113

White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin reflects on the life and legacy of James Monroe. 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 Catherine Allgor on Dolley Madison
Season 1 • Episode 112

Historian Catherine Allgor reflects on the life and legacy of Dolley Madison. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

America 250

Series • 2026

Stanford's Jack Rakove on James Madison
Season 1 • Episode 114

Stanford University history professor Jack Rakove reflects on the life and legacy of James Madison. His 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.

Tuesday, March 31

Wednesday, April 1

Thursday, April 2

Friday, April 3

Saturday, April 4

Sunday, April 5

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.

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 6

Tuesday, April 7

Wednesday, April 8

Thursday, April 9

Friday, April 10

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