more with brian jennings and monica crowley in a moment. after words with brian jennings and monica crowley continues. >> host: chaim monica crowley and we are back with brian jennings's issues book is outstanding, "censorship: the threat to silence talk radio" the new fairness doctrine exposed. brian, when we left off we were talking about the marketplace of ideas and how the left seems to think at least based on their behavior here their ideas cannot compete, their ideas might be weak or vulnerable or perhaps because we still remain a center-right nation could not survive without all the protections they are trying to build into the system and of which is to silence conservative points of view. what has been the track record of liberal or progressive talk in america? >> guest: from an organized standpoint dismal. there are successful liberal talk stations in america. there's one in san francisco. kgo is generally considered liberal and others. but air america for instance was a dismal failure its first time around. >> host: went into bank

we're going to have more with brian jennings. back after this. sflaish .. >> it is by a writer named brian burrough. it is a terrific book. the best book i've read this summer by a young writer named kathrny stockett. it is a story of young women that lived in 1963. it tells you more about the relations between blacks and whites. and what was doing on in the south. that was year that james meredith was involved at the university of mississippi, that was a big story i covered. this is a wonderful book. i recommend it to everyone. to see more summer reading lists and other program information, visit our web site at booktv.org. afterwords are brian jennings and monica crowley continues. >> i'm monica crowley. we're black with brian jennings who new book is outstanding. its called "sensorship." we left off how the left seems to think that their ideas cannot compete. that their ideas might be weak or vulnerable or perhaps because they still remain a set to right nation their thoughts would not survive. one of their ideas is to try to silence conservati

the author is brian jennings. i am monica crowley. thank you so much for being with us today. .. >> i guess i thought i would talk or a bid to while some they also like to do we have a small group feel free to fill in but how many of you watch cnbc? many if you are cnbc viewers we may have a pretty educated viewership so i am curious five like to do this in small groups or large groups how many of you think the economy has seen its worst days and will improve? okay. how many of you think we will see economic growth in 2010 not adjusted gdp being flat but actual growth? not too optimistic. we are in new york how many of you think we're in for a very tough time or we have seen the worst of it? do things we have seen the worst of it? okay. finally, how many of you think this shows her israel? [laughter] nobody? nobody? i will tell you at the end you have to stay. i wrote the book is still wearing hour documentary house of cards three spent over one year on that it was late 2007 a lot of people who i had been speaking to i began as a bank

brian jennings, thank you for joining me today.k is called "censorship: the threat to silence talk radio" the new fairness doctrine exposed, the author is brian jennings. i am "after monica crowley. thank you so much for being with us today. de author contends general thomas known as the rock of chickamauga was the most successful general during the civil war. this event hosted by the civil

. >> radio talk show executive brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine. why it's a bad idea. and alternatives to sensorship. he's interviewed by monica crowley. on "afterwards" part of the book tv weekends. >> book tv wants to know what are you reading this summer? >> early on this year i was given a copy of this book by kristin downny. it's the life of francis perkins. he was the first cabinet woman member. i find a lot of similarities with the kinds of challenges that we are facing. i see unemployment, a lot of dislocation of workers, protections in the workplace, safety for children even, i mean just making sure we uphold our labor laws and provide adequate help. it's a really interesting book. she was someone who had great courage and someone who broke barriers for women. every time i think about what she was going through i can relate to it. i see it as i go around the country and we continue to still see poverty and the financial crisis affecting so much people. and just she helped resolve and give strength to the administration and to the president in terms of providin

. >> radio talk show executive brian jennings. he is interviewed by radio and television commentator monica crowley. >> how is cspan funded? >> private contributions. >> honestly, i don't know. >> içhñ would say from commerci. >> advertising? >> something from the government? >> 30 years ago, america pause cable companies created cspan as a public service. it is a private business and initiative with no government mandate for money. >> at the supreme court saturday, sonia sotomayor was sworn in as an associate supreme court justice. following a 68-31 confirmation vote, she replaces justice david souter to retire this summer after 19 years on the high court. chief justice john roberts officiates at the ceremony. >> we are administering the oath this morning so that she can begin work as an associate justice without delay. i would like to invite mrs. sotomayor, the judges mother, and her brother to come forward. are you prepared to take the of? >> i am. >> please raise your right hand and repeat after me -- i, sonia sotomayor do sol

. >> radio talk executive brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine, why it's a bad idea and alternativesensorship. he's interviewed by monica crowley on after words, part of c-span2's booktv weekend. >> this month c-span2's booktv weekends continue all week in prime time with more books on the economy and politics. ..

. >> radio talk-show executive brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine. why it is a bad idea and alternatives to censorship. he is interviewed by radio and television commentator f monica crowley on after words, part of c-span2's book tv weekend. >> this month,'s book tv weekends continue all week in prime time, with more books on the economy, current events and politics. monday night, kris anderson and senate majority leader harry reid. >> james lovelock, a warning sign to send originator of the guy at theory presents the theory that there's nothing we can do to stop the earth from getting hotter so it is time to concentrate on how to save ourselves. south down all cultural community center in washington hosted this event. it is just over an hour. [applause] >> thank you, everybody, for that wonderful welcome, and thank you for your kind introduction. it will make my speech easier. ladies and gentlemen, where i live, in the united kingdom, summer last year was cool and wet, and the winter was the coldest of this century. these affects were not just in ou

. >> radio talk-show executive brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine, why it is a bad idea an alternative. he is interviewed by radio and television commentator monica crowley on after words, part of a c-span2 and book tv weekend.

on today's broadcast, author brian jennings weighed in on what the president's diversities are couldn to the future of free speech on the air waves. you can hear that entire interview, a lot more subscribing to our podcast at loudobbs.com. and follow me at loudobbsnews@twitter.com. and we continue in one moment. stay with us. >>> political columnist long time cnn host bob novak died today after a yearlong battle with cancer. he was 78. the conservative novak was a columnist for the "chicago sun times" for more than 25 years. novak was dubbed the prince of darkness, he said the nickname reflected his unsmiling pessimism about western civilization. in 2003, novak was at the center of the valerie plame cia scandal, the first to publish her name. he received harsh criticism for the column. columnist robert novak dead at the age of 78. thanks for beingit

. >> radio talk-show executive brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine. why it is a bad idea and alternatives to censorship. he is interviewed by radio and television commentator monica crowley on afterwards, part of c-span2's book tv weekend. book tv weekends continue all week in prime time. more books on the economy, currency events and politics. fritz henderson and harry reid. >> former new york

. >> radio talk show host brian jennings on alternatives to sensorship. he's interviewed on afterwards. >> this summer book tv is asking what you are reading? >> two books i recently finishes were the biography on benjamin franklin and partying the waters. they are different books. i need to find some time for the "team of rivals." they also have a new book out "more than just race." those are two books. i have young children, and i'm sure we'll also be reading harry potter. >> to see more summer reading list and other program information visit our web site at booktv.org.

radio talk-show executive brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine, why it is a bad idea, and alternatives to censorship. he is interviewed by monica crowley on after words, part of c-span 2's book tv weekend. now, senator chuck grassley hosts a town hall meeting to discuss proposed health care legislation. during this meeting which took place wednesday, the senator takes questions from constituents on health care and other issues. lawmakers across the country or holding similar meetings this month. from the united methodist church, this is an hour and 10 minutes. [applause] >> will you stand up here with meat and when people raised their hand for questions you can call on them. -- stand up withme. -- stand up here with me. this gentleman is going to ask the first question. i will make a few remarks before he asks the first question, but then he is going to stand up here, because i do not want anybody to think i want to avoid taking questions from anybody. there will be three times as many people raise their hands as we will have time to answer questions. so if you get mad because you do n

. >> radio talk show executive brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine, why it is a bad idea, andlternatives to censorship. he is interviewed by monica crowley on c-span2's book tv weekend. >> this fall, inner america's highest court, from the grand public places to those accessible only by the nine justices. coming up for sunday in october, on c-span. >> now texas rep kevin brady host a town hall meeting to discuss proposed health-care legislation and take questions from constituents. lawmakers across the country are holding similar meetings this month. from memorial medical center in livingston, texas, this is one hour. >> good afternoon, everybody. i want to thank all of you for coming out here. we really appreciate this. i also want to thank you for bearing with us. this is about the largest room we have in the hospital, so this is as good as we could do. out of respect for everyone's time, i want to get started with this health care discussion today with congressman kevin brady. kevin gray was elected to a seventh term representing the eighth district in congress -- kevin bra

british politics, sunday night on c-span. >> radio talk-show executive brian jennings on alternatives. he is interviewed by monica crowley. >> this fall, enter the home to america's highest court. the supreme court, coming the first sunday in october on c- span. >> now, a health care town hall meeting with howard dean, the former governor, committee chairman, and commission -- spoke this morning in pittsburgh. this is just over an hour. [applause] >> do you want to start your opening remarks? >> i am really looking forward to this. the people in this room are going to be the most important people in america over the next eight to 10 weeks while we get this thing done. we are seeing extraordinary things being said that are flat out not true. they are maliciously on truth and the only way to counter those is the internet. there has been talk about health care reform. there is only one piece of real reform in this bill for health care. health care reform. there's only one piece of real reform in this bill for health care. there's a couple of pieces of insurance reform which are worth doi

. >> brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine. why it is a bad idea and alternatives to censorship. he is interviewed by monica crowley on "afterwards," part of c-span2's booktv weekend. >> robert gates said the top commander in afghanistan will not include requests for more troops in an upcoming report on the country. afghanistan was the main topic at this briefing with reporters at the pentagon. it is about half an hour. the role of the afghan military forces is to support an election administered and organized by the government of afghanistan. the goal is to provide an environment to hold a fair and credible election free from violence and intimidation. due to some of the operations that have taken place in the helmand province and other places in the south, it looks like more afghans will be able to vote than have been the case before the recent deployment of additional u.s. forces. we're looking at a mixed picture. the taliban has clearly established a presence. the operation is under way now and those being considered for th

. >> radio talk-show executive brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine, why it is a bad idea, and. he is interviewed by radio and television commentator monica crowley on after words, part of c-span2 book tv weekend. >> this fall into the home to america's highest court from the grand public places to those only accessible by the nine justices. the supreme court coming the first sunday in october on c-span. >>host: hi, i'm david from the new york times. we are joined or at least i am joined by gwen ifill. >>guest: this is a delight. >> . >>host: welcome back. let's talk about the election of barack obama. i alter the campaign and especially a year ago had people come up to me, mostly black people and save the country is not ready. the country is not ready. i said you're wrong. you are wrong. and that was based a little on the polls, but mostly on my own personal experience in all white settings. you know, obviously there is racism. believe me when i noticed in the end of the campaign. we have gone to ohio. find somebody. it wasn't hard. i am not a racist, but. and then you would w

. >> radio talk show executive brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine, why it is a bad idea, and alternatives to censorship. he is interviewed by radio and television commentator monica crowley on afterwards, part of book tv weekend. >> british voters are expected to go to the polls in national elections next spring. this weekend, conservative party leader david cameron on how a tory government would change current domestic policies. sunday night on c-span. >> sunday, ellis cose on his public radio series, against the aunts, which profiles people who have overcome significant obstacles in life. >> back here live in pittsburgh, pa. at the david lawrence convention center. the netroots nation conference, four days of lectures, training sessions, and panel discussions with progressive online activist, bloggers, and politicians. the keynote speaker is former president bill clinton. our live coverage on c-span. >> under way to work tomorrow, look around. there is a union l. there busting their balls for you. we plug up the holes in the role of so you$pç don't [beep] up yor car. >> [un

radio talk-show executive brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine, why is a bad idea, an alternativeto censorship. he is interviewed by monica crowley. this fall, entered the home to america's highest court and the grand public places to those only accessible by the nine justices. the supreme court, coming the first sunday in october. >> chuck grassley hosted a town hall meeting this week to discuss post health care legislation. he also takes questions from constituents on other issues as well. lawmakers across the country are holding similar meetings this month. this is from the united methodist church in afton, iowa. [applause] >> could i ask a favor of you? could you stand with me, and when people raise their hands, could you call on them? would you call on everyone else? you can pick them. it is a tough job. >> i can be first. >> ok. this and gentlemen is going to ask the first question. i will make a few remarks before we start, but he is going to stand up here because i do not want anyone to think of one to avoid taking questions from anyone. there will be three times as many p

radio talk-show executive brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine, why is a bad idea, and alternatives to censure sai -- century ship. >> now a convention of on-line activists that organizers called the rightonline conference. it is a two-day gathering to counter the netroots nation gathering also this week. this is about an hour. >> in 1824, thomas jefferson surmised that the country had more machinery than was necessary. with nearly five trillion dollars in debt, massive government and titles, and the budget deficit approaching $2 trillion, his words have never been more true. americans for prosperity foundation plays a crucial role in reversing this government tide. together, informed americans can stop government takeovers. together, informed americans can stand for common sense. together, informed americans can unleash the limit this talent that made our nation great. together, informed americans can save freedom. thank you for standing up and speaking out. >> once again, please welcome americans for prosperity foundation president tim phillips. [applause] >> the voice is coming h

. >> radio talk-show executive brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine, white is a bad idea, andternatives to censorship. he is interviewed by radio and television commentator monica crowley. it is part of c-span2's book tv weekend. >> how is c-span funded? >> donations. >> private contributions. >> i would say from commercials. >> something from the government. >> 30 years ago, america's cable companies created c-span as a public service. a private business initiative, no government mandate, no government monday -- no government money. >> special representative richard holbrooke briefed reporters yesterday on the situation in afghanistan and pakistan. he talked about efforts to train security forces, at the upcoming election there, and pakistan's offensive against the taliban. this is an hour and a half. >> good morning, everybody. i'm john podesta, president of the center for american progress. thank you for joining us this morning. the center is honored to have ambassador richard holbrooke, u.s. special representative for afghanistan and pakistan, and it's really spectacular t

brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine -- interviewed by monica crowley on "afterwords," part of booktv weekend. this morning, "washington journal" talked to gm executives on what they were doing about alternative vehicles. this is about half an hour. our first guest from detroit. it is the line director from general motors for the chevy volt. please tell us about the volt. guest: good morning, susan, everyone. general motors is very proud of the progress made with the volt, general motors electric car which is destined to hit the marketplace in a little more than a year. we have handled all the challenges previously associated with electric cars -- ranging, charging. it will give you for the emission-free miles, then if you want to go longer we have an on- board engine generator that allows you to go hundreds of miles more. it is a car that we believe as a chevrolet americans can follow- up with to be a primary car. host: my producer and i have been having a discussion because of that conversion long distance to the gas engine -- whether to call this an electric car or a hybrid.

radio talk show executive brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine. bad idea and alternatives to censorship. he is interviewed by commentator monocot crowley on afterwards. part of cspan2 is booktv weekend. >> health care is the focus of this year's ready or addresses. president obama talks about what he calls the missed representation. senator orrin hatch of follows with a republican address. >> this week, i have been travelling across our country to discuss health insurance reform. we want to hear your questions and concerns. i know there has been a lot of attention being paid to town hall meetings going on around the country, especially where tempers have flared. what you have not seen because it is not as exciting are the many constructive meetings going on all over the country where americans are airing their hopes and concerns about this important issue. i have been holding some of my own and some of the stories i heard _ while -- why i believe this is a challenge we cannot ignore. lowry has a pre-existing condition, so no insurance company will

radio talk-show executive brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine, why it is a bad idea, an alternative to censorship. he is interviewed by radio and television commentator on a crowley on "after words," part of book tv began. and now, supreme court justice clarence thomas on national identity and american citizenship. he speaks to the bill of rights institute in washington, d.c., for about 45 minutes. >> thank you all. [applause] thank you, doctor templeton, for reading all my words. [laughter] that gives me a past and that you for your kind introduction. i would like to thank each of you for being out in the middle of the week. this is a rare sighting for me to be out at this point in the week, and certainly during a sitting week. this is an important evening. i would like to thank my bright for being here -- bride for being here, one great thing about -- [applause] we have been a team for a while, and kind of enjoy each other a lot. and i must admit, i admire my wife, because she has never lost sight of the principles that she can to the city to defend, and each day, with the she is

. >> radio talk show brian jennings on the new fairness doctrine. the polls in national elections. this weekend conservative party leader david cameron is talking about how it would change british politics. >> and our review of some of the major decisions by the supreme court handed down. they will discuss employment law, political speech, and the heritage foundation in washington is the most of the two-hour event. >> good morning and welcome to the heritage foundation. we are proud once again to be sponsoring the annual review of the supreme court term. we will talk about the supreme court decisions completed. some of our panelist will want to look about and talk about the term next year. let me do a quick introduction and i will turn it over to him for the rest of the introduction s. todd gadsian know is the commissioner of the u.s. commissioner on the civil rights. he worked before he joined the heritage foundation in 1977, chief council for the -- he served in the office at legal council at the u.s. justice department. todd let me turn it over t

brian: that is the voice of jen williams. gretchen: there she is with her fist clinched see it. rian: it's comfortable v neck. dick sporting goods will even sell the normal nfl jersey, authentic fabricated jersey because they want to gauge the interest in it first. so not that having this lofty moral standing, they are not sure they could sell them yet. gretchen: why don't they come out and say they don't want to sell it because they don't agree with the fact he is back playing football. peter: cleats for the dogs, too? brian: good thing about dogs they come with cleats. peter: warm supporter dogs. gretchen: i'm out of this one. when it comes to support. i have got to take a hike. brian: stop debating whether michael vick should come back because he is back and he is playing. is it tasteless for nfl to sell nfl jerseys for dogs. peter: the nfl is doing it? that's incredible. gretchen: nfl sells jerseys. peter: so, brian, where is the coffee? brian: twitter.com "fox & friends" or twitter dash cot slash kilmeade and tell me what you think. gretchen: remember when half the kids in y

brian? >> probably a nuisance. the equivalent historically is putting williams jennings bryant charge of the fed, he would have canceled the gold standard and flooded money into farms so we have more inflation. that's the worrisome thing, lots of people that think a little bit of inflation, 5, 6, 7% is good for our economy. i'm afraid that's been the position of the labor unions a long time. >> joe b., i have more work to do. joe, let me come back to your budget topic, very very important. we will cover it in detail later in this program, i want to ask you, as spending government spending goes from roughly 20 to 25% of gdp, that's a huge number for this country, as our borrowing, public borrowing goes from about 40% to 80% of gdp, what is the impact on the american economy, in your judgment? >> in my judgment, you ultimately crowd out the private sector. my judgment, you distort pricing for all asset classes, which is not good and lastly, you reduce american competitiveness and rates of return on investment here which ultimately puts pressure on the dollar and makes growth rates elsewhere more appealing to capital arou