At the kennedy institute, we are committed to engaging the public in a conversation about the role each one of us plays in our democracy and in our society. We do that through Civic Education programs that bring the United States senate to life and conversations like tonight that bring American History into focus. We are very proud to partner with the Massachusetts Historical Society on todays program. They are an invaluable resource for american life, history, and culture. All of us at the institute are also proud together together a group of panelists for the program, including our moderator, fred tice. He covers news related to politics and Higher Education at wbur where he has been since 1988 serving as a trusted source of truth and information. He previously was the nbc news bureau chief in mexico city and the south america reporter for cbs news based in argentina. Joining fred on the panel are four scholars who provide erspective on, and knowledge of, our nations founders. Togeth
The news at 11 00 starts right now. Good evening. Thanks so much for joining us. Im anoushah rasta. Im terry mcsweeney. Santa clara county is pulling the brakes. They are comparing the covid crisis to a train about to derail. Among the new restrictions is a quarantine. Will it be enforced . We begin coverage with bay areas Marianne Favro at san joses bay area international. Reporter San Jose International must post the information and also give each arriving passenger a copy of the order. Letting them know that they are required to quarantine for 14 days. This is the last group of travelers arriving at sjc who will not be asked to quarantine. But at midnight that all changes. Thats when a new travel order goes into effect in Santa Clara County requiring people who travel more than 150 miles from the county to quarantine for 14 days. Travelers have mixed feelings about the restriction. For most people that doesnt really that wont really fly with their sort of lifestyle, right. Irk work
Services, many without thanksgiving dinner because a local Delivery Company didnt drop them off. Its a mess. The customers took to twitter and the head of the company is apologizing. Heres nbc bay areas melissa colorado. Reporter for nikki, the plan was to rely on good eggs, the San Franciscobased Grocery Delivery Service that shes relied on since the pandemic started. I havent been inside the store because some of our family have medical issues. Her order was supposed to arrive yesterday, which included her 40 organic turkey. Around 10 00 p. M. , i got a text from them saying my order would be delivered between 2 50 a. M. And 3 00 a. M. Which i thought was a little bizarre because thats an incredibly narrow window. Reporter she stayed up. 3 00 a. M. Came and went. Still, no groceries. Good eggs had done such a terrible job of communicating. Especially leaving people hanging. Reporter king wasnt the only one. Many customers took to twitter to complain that their thanksgiving deliveries
Now it is a great honor to introduce our guests. What an amazing panel. Americas most distinguished historians and scholars of congress to help us understand our current vexations. Edward ayres is president emeritus at the university of richmond. He is the author of many books on the civil war and reconstruction, including, i will highlight one of his many Award Winning books the thin light of freedom the civil war and emancipation in the part of america, which he discussed at the National Constitution center in 2017. His forthwomaning do ining book southern journey. Welcome, it is an honor to have you. My pleasure, thank you. And Joanne Freeman is 1954 graduate of Yale University and is a professor of American History and american studies at Yale University, where she specializes in the politics and political culture of the revolutionary and Early National period. She is a cohost with edward ayres of a Popular History podcast back story. She is the author of many books as well includi
Of the National Conversation through cspans daily Washington Journal Program or through our social media feeds. Cspan created by americas Cable Television companies as a Public Service and brought to you today by your television provider. The National Constitution center in philadelphia hosted a session on political progress and polarization from the civil war through today. Andkers included historians a political scientist. The event took place online due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the National Constitution center provided the video. Great honor to introduce our guests. What an amazing panel. Americas most established historians and scholars of congress to help us understand our current vexations. Is resident emeritus at the university of richmond. Of many booksor on the civil war and reconstruction, including, i highlightite that i will highlight one, a forthcoming book, southern journey. Welcome, it is an honor to have you. Edward thank you. Jeffrey Joanne Freeman is a profess