and jay williams on capitalism as teh best way to -- the best way to ease [unintelligible] david kessler talks about how americans can control theri eating habits -- their eating habits. booktv.org has streaming video, archives, and simple ways to share yoru favorite programs. >> charles evans of the cfr talked at the executive's club of chicago. he became the president in 2007. this is 45 minutes. >> thank you. that was a warm introduction. and thank you for inviting me to speak today. i have spoken to this group before and this is a great turnout. when she asked me to speak, i did not hesitate to accept the invitation. it is important to use every opportunity to help people understand the actions that we take. a few weeks ago, ben bernanke was the commencement speaker and his -- his message was simple. the flexible and open minded in dealing with the fact that life is unpredictable. he quoted john lennon, who said, life is what happens when you are busy making other plans. i would like to promote the beatles as well. it was paul mccartney who said, yesterday, all my troubles seemed so

[applause] david kessler has been the dean of the medical schools of yale and university and the university of california san francisco. he served as commissioner of u.s. food and drug administration under presidents george h. w. bush and bill clinton from 1990 to 1997. dr. kessler is a graduate of amherst college, harvard medical school and university of chicago law school. rodale is the publisher. to find out more, visit rodale.com. .. >> host: we are here with one of the authors i am have admired my whole life, eduardo galeano. eduardo galeano board in the uruguay i mentioned to him i have had his books in my head for decades. one of the reasons i became involved in latin america and studies about latin america was because of your work spur it is really a great pleasure for me to be here with you. >> thank you. >> host: you have been in the states for a while? how long? >> guest: it 10 minutes. i just arrived. >> host: i know you are going to york. >> guest: and then other cities. >> my new baby. >> this is the book, at "mirrors" stories of almost everyone but of course, i checked out th

former fda commissioner david kessler explains how americans can control their eating habits. . . chair daniels. ogata, creator of universe is -- oh, god, creator of universes, we're here to recognize a friend, a patriot, a leader, a lover of our country. in this moment, as we should in all moments, we recognize your presence in the work of our hands, your light, and the clarity we attain. your spirits, and the wisdom we achieve. your inspiration, and the good that we seek to do. we ask for continued guidance and a blessing, even as we know that we often merit them not. we thank you for our many guests. -- figts. -- gifts. so many across the nation and the globe are not here this evening. our tradition teaches that five years old, the person should study scripture. at 13, the commandments. at 20, one is ready for 1's life pursuit -- one's life pursuit. at 50, one is ready to give counsel. at 60, one becomes an elder, and with your grace, a sage. one would ask, what is the proper course that a man should choose for themselves? he would then say, that which is an honor to him. gila'

the first echo's david kessler. the thing about coming last after all of these people, especially at a ceremony where everybody says the same things but says them because they are true, is that i will be repeating and have repeated a bunch of things. but here is what david said. i cannot say enough, in addition to taking risks, the best piece of advice i will give you is to make friends along the way, and keep those friends. you have already done that. i told you this in my orientation speech, when i said to you how you should take advantage of harvard law school. i said, as much as you can learn from the faculty, you will learn more from the people around you, more from the students of harvard law school. and i know what so many of you have done. i know you have taken advantage of those opportunities, and those opportunities keep getting through life. when i talk to people about costs -- how i have landed in various places and why my career has taken the twists and turns along the way, what i also find is that i'm

former fda commissioner david kessler explains how americans can control their eating habits. there are a lot more books and authors this weekend on "book tv." our website has the entire schedule and great new video -- and great new features, including streamy video, easier searches, and several ways to share your favorite programs. >> now a house hearing on the internet and the use of behavioral advertising. this technique has given rise to privacy concerns because it involves advertisers tracking the web browsing habits of internet users. bob rush of illinois chairs the commerce committee on consumer protection. this is 2 1/2 hours. >> good morning. today is a joint hearing of the subcommittee's on commerce, trade, and consumer protection and communications technology and the internet. i want to welcome all of you to this hearing, and i want to just give you some advance notice that in about 20 minutes, we will be called to the floor for a series of votes. some have estimated to be -- we are scheduled for about 27 votes on the floor, which is certainly going to extend the he

commissioner, david kessler. and on "after words," from the garden of eden to today. recollection of 600 stories and talks to a are columbia university professor. we have the entire schedule and great new features and streaming videos, archives and simple ways to share your favorite programs. booktv.org. >> president obama was the featured speaker at last night's radio and tv correspondents' dinner. it was held at the washington, d.c. convention center and lasts about 15 minutes. [applause] >> thank you so much. thanks to all of you. have a seat. before i get started as the father of two girls, can i just say how incredibly impressive those three young ladies were. dad would be proud. to heather and all the others who have made this evening possible, thank you so much. it is wonderful to be here. i want to express my appreciation for the opportunity to tell jokes that weren't funny enough for me to use when we did this five weeks ago. [laughter] >> the jokes may not be as good, but neither is the guest list. [laughter] >> there's no contest, why bother hanging out wit

former fda commissioner david kessler explains that americans can control their eating habits. there are a lot more books and authors -- there are lots more books and authors this weekend on "tv." -- book tv. >> people to not want to think about roosevelt's conservation as a policy as much as a passion. he put aside almost 240 million acres of wild america. as people are talking about environmentalism and grain movements, roosevelt is becoming the key figure to understanding. he was the only politician who understood biology and understood birds, migratory patterns, mating habits of deer and elk, and actually did something. >> sunday, the first of two hours with douglas brinkley on "the wilderness a warrior." you can download the pdcast, -- podcast, too. >> how is c-span funded? >> i have no clue. >> government grants? >> advertising for products. >> public money, i'm sure. >> my taxes? >> 30 years ago, america's cable companies created c-span as a public service. no government mandate, no government money. >> now senators durbin, gregg and talk about the measure that would pro

david kessler explains how americans, programmed by too much sugar, salt and junk, can control their eating habits. then writers an authors from the garden of eden to today. the history of the world through a collection of 600 short stories. he talks with columbia university professor john dinges. our website has the entire schedule and great new features. >> this past wednesday secretary of state hillary clinton met with the israeli foreign minister to discuss how to advance the israeli-palestinian peace process. they also spoke with reporters at the state department. secretary clinton responded to a question on the iranian elections. this is just over 15 minutes. >> good afternoon. it is my pleasure to welcome foreign minister leiberman to the state department for his first official visit to washington in his new role. it gave me the opportunity to reaffirm the united states' deep unshakable friendship and bond with israel. our commitment to israel's security is and will remain a cornerstone of our foreign policy. i was pleased to have this chance to express that personally to the

also this weekend, the end of overeating, david kessler explains how americans programmed by too much sugar, salt and junk can control their eating habits. there is a lot more books and authors this weekend on book tv. our web site has the entire schedule and great new features including streaming video, archives that are easy to search and simple ways to share your favorite programs. booktv.org. >> outside magazine correspondent steven rinella recounts the history of the american buffalo, from its centrality to the lives of native americans to the sizable reduction of its population from forty million to a few hundred by the late nineteenth century and its usage as a symbol of america. this event, hosted by tidal wave books in anchorage, alaska, is 40 minutes. >> thank you for coming out tonight. i want to read a little bit from my book and show some slides. when i showed the slides, i will need somebody to hit the button. i need a nearby volunteered to handle that for me. i don't need much introduction, i will read from the beginning of the book, a couple pages. this begins with a q

also this weekend, the end of overeating, former fda commissioner david kessler explains how americans, program by too much sugar, salt, and junk, can control their eating habits. there are lots more books and authors this weekend on "book tv." we have simple ways to share your favorite programs. booktv.org. >> how is c-span funded? >> through donations. >> i think you get a little bit from the federal government. >> grants and stuff like that. >> may be from sponsors. >> it might get some government funding. >> how is c-span funded? 30 years ago, america's cable companies created c-span as a public service, a private business initiative, no government mandate, no government mondaey. >> they spoke shortly after the house overwhelmingly voted to pass a resolution in support of the iranian dissidents. this is about 20 minutes. >> thank you very much for being here with us. i am so honored to represent a district that knows about the lack of freedom, the lack of human rights, and constantly fights for getting those universally accepted human rights respected in my native homeland of cuba.

david kessler explains how americans program by too much sugar, salt, and junk can control their eatingabits. afterwards, from the garden of eden until today -- this author recounts the history of the world through a collection of 600 short stories. he speaks with columbia professor john dinges. our website has the entire schedule and great features including streaming video and easy to search archives in simple ways to share your favorite programs. booktv.org. >> the sec should be a model for fairness. monday, on the communicators, a discussion on president obama's choice to lead the federal communications commission with andrew of broadband census.com and with this other guest of the news wires. monday night at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span2. "washington journal" continues. host: we want to welcome tom davis. guest: banks. host: we would like you to respond to this piece from time magazine. he says that numbers do not lie unless republicans overhaul their message the losses will continue. what is your reaction? guest: that is right. he focused on hispanics in young people in terms of re

commissioner david kessler says americans can control their eating habits.h more books and author this weekend on book tv. the website has the entire schedule and great new features including streaming video. archives that are easy to search and simple ways to share your favorite programs. booktv.org. >> "washington journal" continues. >> nelson smith is the president and ceo of the national alliance for public charter schools. first up, what is a charter school? why have the populations grown over the last couple of years? guest: that is first of all a public school. it is a public school that is in lieu of a traditional school district. it is held through performance of a contract, which is called a charter. it is subject to the federal laws that other public schools are. they're free are to integrate for the high accountability, they can make quick decisions and move nimbly to serve the kids. as a result they're freeing to try things and try strategies that other public schools cannot. host: at publiccharters.org they serve higher schools. >> 47% nonwhite

david kessler explains why americans can control their eating habits.ere are lots more books and authors this weekend on "tv." our web site has the entire schedule and a great new features and dark eyes that are easy to search. booktv.org. >> now, house republicans outlined their health care plan calling for universal access to insurance while rejecting the concept of a government health insurance option. health care legislation is being debated in house and senate committees. this is half an hour. >> a good morning, everyone. president -- republicans want to worke to make sure that all americans have access to health insurance. i want to congratulate roy blunt and all of the members of the healthcare solutions working group that are here with us today. they have worked for months on making sure that we have a plan that will accomplish the goals the president and the democrats all agree on. if you look at the plan that will be unveiled this morning, we take the current health-care system and improve it to make it work better for all americans. it will p

>> the post american world i think will be a good one, my friend david kessler has wrote the end of yourating which i clearly need. there are two sports books i like, red and me and the yankee years by joe torre will be good and when i get into the bookstore i always discover something else. ♪ >> to see more summer reading lists and other program information, visit our web site at booktv.org. >>> the book tv bus is traveling the country visiting bookstores, libraries, festivals and authors. you're are some of the people and places we visited. >> we are with boris bradley in the book room of the linda hall library in kansas city, missouri. at the authors reception for the kansas city literary festival. please tell a little bit about the linda hall library. >> the linda hall library is one of the world's great libraries of science, engineering and technology and in fact we think the collection here is as strong as any library in the world in our areas of subject coverage and would cover all areas of science, engineering and technology. this includes all of the recent monographs and journal

. >>> david kessler former commissioner of u.s. food and drug administration explains how american bodies and minds have been reprogrammed by too much sugar, salt and a job. politics and prose bookstore in washington, d.c. hosted this event. it lasts about one hour. >> it is very special to be here at politics and prose. to carla and barbara, the owners, the fact is this is without doubt my favorite bookstore and the whole world. [applause] there's another reason why this is so special. and for those of you who are not part of the food and it drug administration who are here, indulge me if you would. this is a very special week and there are very special people here that i have had the privilege to work with and as you just heard the united states congress voted 79 months amateurs in the affirmative and 307 members of the house of representatives in favor of fda regulation of tobacco. there are people here, i can't name all of you who spent much of your adult lives working on this and my hat goes off to all of you. thank you for wh

david kessler talks about how americans, programmed by too much sugar, salt, and junk can control their eating habits. lots more coming up this weekend on book tv. our website has more information and great features including streaming video, searching, and sharing your favorite programs. that's booktv.org. >> a discussion now on iran, general motors, health care and other political news with syndicated columnist george will. he was a guest on "washington journal" for about an hour. >> on this thursday morning we are pleased to welcome columnist, george will. >> glad to be here. >> there is so much and i talk about your column, on sundays and thursday, and the topic today is tobacco. and why did you choose it and what is your point? >> i have written it over the years, because we're trying to deal with a product that's legal and deadly if used as to be used. it's curious, we are regulating so it raises all kinds of problems. it seems to me one of the great successes of government in the last 50 years is the fact that 50 years ago, half of all american population woke up in the morning a

also this weekend, the end of overeating, former fda commissioner david kessler explains how americansrogrammed by too much sugar, salt and john can control their eating habits and on after words, writers and artists, god's and visionaries from the garden of eden to today. atwater galeano recounts the history of the world three collection of 600 short stories. he talks with colombian university professor john dinges. there are lots more books and authors every weekend on booktv. our web site has the entire schedule and great new features including streaming video, archives that easy to search and simple ways to share your favorite programs. booktv.org. >> this summer booktv is asking, what are you reading? >> my summer reading, the first half of my summer reading is going to be to catch up. there are two books i haven't finished. one is the team of rivals, the abraham lincoln book by doris kearns goodwin and the other is by eight jon meacham, "american lion" which is sitting at home. to history books of a need to read, want to read and in one case need to finish. the third book i want

david kessler explains how americans program to buy too much sugar, salt, and junk can control their eating habits. there are lots more books and authors of this weekend on "book tv." the website has the entire schedule, and great features including streaming video, easy searches, and ways to share your favorite programs. >> up next, a hearing on aviation safety. the circumstances surrounding the february crash of flight 3407 in buffalo new york. this is a hearing held by the transportation subcommittee on aviation operations. it is about two hours. >> thank you, mr. chairman, and i thank you again for conducting these hearings. i would just add my comments to yours. i agree with everything said about the concerns of this flight. a lot of us get on regional flights every week, going back and forth to our home states. we assume a lot when we get on a plane. i know all americans do. we need to make sure there is a standard of safety for every american. i am looking forward working with the chairman on language that would reveal the pilot record. some things seemed to make common sense