. >> omar wasow about 10 years ago, i interviewed someone and he asked for i was going next. he said to come on and i will buy you a subway ticket. i must have looked like i needed money. we were sitting there and this woman comes up to him, and him and says," i am omar wasow's . >> i was taking creative writing with frank mccord and he made an impression on me. he wrote one of my college recommendations. to this day, i think about what he said in that class. there were stories of him going into bars and being a theatrical character. that is what he was like as a teacher. telling stories and engaging us in unexpected ways. >> can you remember something you learn about writing? >> it is totally not about writing. he would ask us what the capital city of albania was. he would say that we would not pay attention to him. nobody cares about what he wants. on the second to last day, i looked up what the capital city was into this tday i know it. -- to this day i know it. he was always jousting with the class and teasing us. in terms of creative writing, one of the things that was a

we were sitting there and this woman comes up to him, and says, "i am omar wasow's mother." they want to talk about you and his class. >> i had the real privilege in high school>> i was taking creative writing with frank mccord and he made anhe wrote one of my college recommendations. to this day, i think about what he said in that class. there were stories of him going into bars and being a theatrical character. teacher. telling stories and engaging us in unexpected ways. >> can you remember something you learned about writing? writing. he would ask us what the capital city of albania was. he would say that we would not pay attention to him. nobody cares about what he wants. on the second to last day, i looked up what the capitalwdç cy was and to this day i know it. he was always jousting with the class and teasing us. in terms of creative writing, one of the things that was at the heart of what he wanted for his students was for them to find their own voice. he was very supportive without having a conventional, creative writing approach. which is to say that you had to ha

when will we call your doctor omar wasow? >> i have about a year and a half out. i am looking forward to playing my doctor it -- claiming my doctorate at the end of 2011. thank you for having me. >> for a dvd copy, call the number. for free transcripts or to have a comment about the program, visit us online. programs are also available as a c-span podcasts. >> a look back at 2009 from the bbc program, the record review. later, a house hearing on the bernie madoff ponzi scheme and ways to protect security investments. >> monday, expanding broadband to rural and underserved areas of the country. an update from the fcc's broadband initiative director on the communicators on c-span 2. >> this week, we're going to show you bbc's "the record review," a look back at major events of 2009. this program discusses military operations in afghanistan, and the state opening of parliament. >> hello, and welcome. coming up, it is the economy, as britain's debt go up and up. they use public money to declare everything, trying to put the expenses role behind them. and members of th

." >> in the mid-1990s, "newsweek" named omar wasow one of the most influential people in cyberspace. sunday night, he talks about his current studies at harvard and what÷head on cspan's "q&a." >> now available, the cspan book, "abraham lincoln." it is a unique, contemporaries perspective on life and from $56, a journalist, and writers. it is from lincoln's early years to his years in the white house and its relevance today. you can get it at your favorite bookstore -- bookseller. learn more at c-span.orge&ç/ lincoln book. host: ken walsh is here to talk to us about the president and his retreat. what can you tell us about president obama -- is obvious why a person would want to go to hawaii. get into that mind set of taking off in air force one and flying to the 50 of state for a couple of days? guest: he has very deep roots in hawaii. he was raised their partly by his grandparents. he went to school there is a teenager. he went to a school for the best students in hawaii. he has lots of friends there. his sister maya lives there with his family. over the years, the president strug

. >> in the mid 1990's, " newsweek's"named omar wasow one of the top people to watch in cyberspace. he founded a charter school in brooklyn. sunday night, he talks about his current study in harvard and what is ahead. now president obama participates in a form on community service with george bush at his presidential library. this marks the 20th anniversary of the points of light service movement. from texas a&m university, this is about half an hour. >> it is a great honor and privilege to have millibarelody barnes. she had been at the center for american progress. she is part of the greatest alumni society ever. one of whom is on the supreme court. we note the will happen to you someday. melete barneody barnes. the u.s. special trade representative. you all know him. he needs and no introduction. and the mayor of dallas. everybody knows him. he is a wonderful friend of mine -- she is a wonderful friend of mine went to work that america online. she is now the ceo of the chase, foundation. thank you for being with us. and then a man who needs no introduction, sam nunn. chief executi

in the mid 1990's, "newsweek" named omar wasow one of the people to watch in cyberspace. he helped found a charter school in brooklyn. sunday, he talks about his career studies at harvard and what is ahead. and now, first lady michelle obama and the ceo of toys for tots. the first lady

in the mid 1990's, "newsweek" named omar wasow one of the people to watch in cyberspace. he helped found a charter school in brooklyn. sunday, he talks about his career studies at harvard and what is ahead. and now, first lady michelle obama and the ceo of toys for tots. the first lady thanked his staff who decorated the white

. >> in the mid 1990's, "newsweek" named omar wasow one of the most interesting people to watch. sunday night he talks about his current studies at harvard and what's ahead on c-span's q & a. >> friends and colleagues of late senator kennedy joined at the library to discuss the senator's legacy. they were joined by the senator's widow, vicki kennedy. this is just over an hour. [applause] >> that evening. -- that evening. on behalf of the chair of the kennedy library foundation board of directors and the chair of the board of the edward m. kennedy institute, i thank you for coming to this very special forum and thank those watching on c-span or listening on the radio. for me this fall will forever be a sacred space, the site chosen by senator kennedy himself and then duly consecrated by the tens of thousands who came to pay their last respects to him while he was lying in reposed in the center of this room. it was an honor for all of us associated with this institution to work with the centers legendary staff, many of whom are here with us tonight, and to be part of those hallowed

later on "q&a", omar wasow, co- founder of blackplanet.com. >> in the mid-1990s, "newsweek named omar wasow one of the 50 most influential people to watch in cyberspace. he has helped found a charter school in brooklyn and explained new technologies on over. tonight he talks about his current studies at harvard and what is ahead on "q&a". >> monday, expanding broadband to rural and underserved areas of the country. that is on a good communicators" on c-span2. newsday, a look at what is ahead for the new year. the rest and prime minister discusses his future from its annual culling program. austan goolsbee on the global economy. the co-founder of a guitar hero , plus the art of political cartooning. >> since august, dr. francis collins has been the director of the national institutes of health. a $30 billion budget is under his control. he is our guest this week on

wasow. another chance to see the bbc record review. >> tomorrow is the start of the campaign management institute work for republican and democratic strategists discuss a variety of issues. the 2010 senate races from a campaign strategy and polling techniques. that is live at 9:00 a.m. eastern on c-span t2. this thursday on c-span, a day of tributes to world leaders. then, new year's day, a look at what is ahead for the new year. what is ahead for the new year. russian prime minister vladim

. >> in the mid-1990s, newsweek -- "newsweek" named omar not wasow one of the most interesting people to watch in what -- in cyberspace. sunday night, he talks about his current studies at harvard and what is ahead. that is on c-span's q&a. host: in just a moment we will return to afghanistan tuesday to a number of u.s. service members who are spending this christmas day in afghanistan. as you heard from general gary patton, it is about 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. there in afghanistan. we will get to our service members, marines, soldiers and sailors in just a bit. here is a commentary in the philadelphia inquirer. we're joined by a marine joined bylyle stiffarm. we appreciate you joining us this morning. tell us a bit about yourself, your machine, and how long you have been in afghanistan. guest: good morning to you, mary christmas. i am from foreground, montana. i am a native american. i have been in afghanistan for four and a half months. i have 45 days and counting. host: there'll be a little bit of satellite delay, as we had with general patton this morning. our first guest this morni

in the mid '90's, newsweek named omar wasow as the one to watch for cyberspace. he has explained new technologies on oprah. sunday night he talks about his current studies at harvard and what's ahead on c-span's "q&a". tomorrow on "news makers" national institutes of health director dr. francis collins on the latest developments in stem cell research, the future of genome technology and how nih may be affected by the healthcare bill making its way through congress. dr. collins interviewed by reporters from usa today and cq weekly.com. it airs at 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. >> good morning, everyone. today the judiciary committee is holding a second hearing on real authorize ition on the groundbreaking justice for all act, and the justice for all act includes the debbie smith rape kit reduction act, authorizing significant funding to reduce the backlog of untested rape kits so victims do not have to live in fear and we have seen this happening around the country. now we're going to examine some disturbing reports that despite the important progress

. >> in the mid-1990s, newsweek named omar wasow one of the most interesting people to watch in cyberspace. and since then, he has helped found a charter school in brooklyn and explain the new technologies on oprah. sunday night he talks about his current cities and what is ahead on c-span's q&a. >> "washington journal" continues. host: brigadier-general gary patton is the deputy for the combined security transition command in afghanistan. we do want to let folks know we are going along distance to get this signal from afghanistan, so there may be a bit of delay both in the general's response and your phone calls. general gary patton, thank you for joining us this morning. guest: bill, thank you for having me. and from everyone on our end, all our service members, and merry christmas to everyone back there in the united states. thank you for having me on your show today. host: why don't we start with some essentials and what do you tell us where you are and the primary michigan -- the primary mission of your group in afghanistan? guest: sure thing, it is 5:00 p.m. christmas day. we aren't

. >> in the mid 1990's, "newsweek" named omar wasow one of the most interesting people to watch. sunday night he talks about his current studies at harvard and what's ahead on c-span's q & a. >> friends and colleagues of late senator kennedy joined at the library to discuss the senator's legacy. they were joined by the senator's widow, vicki kennedy. this is just over an hour. [applause] >> that evening. -- that evening. on behalf of the chair of the kennedy library foundation board of directors and the chair of the board of the edward m. kennedy institute, i thank you for coming to this very special forum and thank those watching on c-span or listening on the radio. for me this fall will forever be a sacred space, the site chosen by senator kennedy himself and then duly consecrated by the tens of thousands who came to pay their last respects to him while he was lying in reposed in the center of this room. it was an honor for all of us associated with this institution to work with the centers legendary staff, many of whom are here with us tonight, and to be part of those hallowed

in the mid '90's, newsweek named omar wasow as the one to watch for cyberspace. he has explained new technologies on oprah. sunday night he talks about his current studies at harvard and what's ahead on c-span's "q&a". tomorrow on "news makers" national institutes of health director dr. francis collins on the latest developments in stem cell research, the future of genome technology and how nih may be affected by the healthcare bill making its way through congress. dr. collins interviewed by reporters from usa today and cq weekly.com. it airs at 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. >> good morning, everyone. today the judiciary committee is holding a second hearing on real authorize ition on the groundbreaking justice for all act, and the justice for all act includes the debbie smith rape kit reduction act, authorizing significant funding to reduce the backlog of untested rape kits so victims do not have to live in fear and we have seen this happening around the country. now we're going to examine some disturbing reports that despite the important progress

. >> in the mid 1990's, " newsweek's"named omar wasow one of the top people to watch in cyberspace. he founded a charter school in brooklyn. sunday night, he talks about his current study in harvard and what is ahead. now president obama participates in a form on community service with george bush at his presidential library. this marks the 20th anniversary of the points of light service movement. from texas a&m university, this is about half an hour. >> it is a great honor and privilege to have millibarelody barnes. she had been at the center for american progress. she is part of the greatest alumni society ever. one of whom is on the supreme court. we note the will happen to you someday. melete barneody barnes. the u.s. special trade representative. you all know him. he needs and no introduction. and the mayor of dallas. everybody knows him. he is a wonderful friend of mine -- she is a wonderful friend of mine went to work that america online. she is now the ceo of the chase, foundation. thank you for being with us. and then a man who needs no introduction, sam nunn. chief executi

. >> in the mid-1990s, news -- "newsweek" named omar wasow one of the 50 most important people to watch in cyberspace. since then, he helped found a charter school in brooklyn and explain to new technologies on oprah. sunday night he talked about his -- talks about his current studies on c-span's q&a. >> the senate passed an $871 billion health care bill. the vote was 60-39 along party lines. the only senator who did not vote was kentucky republican jim bunning. nebraskas and a democrat ben nelson was the last senator to vote yes on the bill. he spoke following the vote. remarks that the majority leader made about all of the people that work at the capitol during the difficult an intense time. we thank you very much for your outstanding service. it's early and i'll be brief. the most obvious problem with the bill before us is it doesn't do what it was supposed to do. the one test for any bill was whether it would lower costs. this bill fails that test. it's also clear that even many of the people on this side who are going to support this bill don't like it. otherwise, the democratic le

. >> in the mid 1990's omar wasow was one of the 50 people po watch. he has helped found to charter school and explained new technologies. tonight he talks about his current studies at march srard and what is ahead -- at harvard and what is ahead. >> this thursday a day of distribute to u.s. and world leaders. including the dalai lama, ted kennedy, ronald reagan, walter conçç ci c cronkite. vladimir putin discusses his future from his annual call-in program. austin goolsby on the economy. innovation and entrepreneur ship and the art of political cartooning. >> monday expanding broad band to rural and underserved areas an update from blair levin on the communicators on c-span 2. >>ç michelle malkin is our gue next weekend on book of tv's in depth. she takesç yourç calls, e-mai and tweets. three hoursç with michelle maln next sunday live at noon eastern on book tv. part of a three-day new year's weekend starting friday. host: from iraq, afghanistan and middle east to national security here at home our two guests for the next hour are barbara

." >> in the mid-1990s, "newsweek" named omar wasow one of the most influential people in cyberspace. sunday night, he talks about his current studies at harvard and what÷head on cspan's "q&a." >> now available, the cspan book, "abraham lincoln." it is a unique, contemporaries perspective on life and from $56, a journalist, and writers. it is from lincoln's early years to his years in the white house and its relevance today. you can get it at your favorite bookstore -- bookseller. learn more at c-span.orge&ç/ lincoln book. host: ken walsh is here to talk to us about the president and his retreat. what can you tell us about president obama -- is obvious why a person would want to go to hawaii. get into that mind set of taking off in air force one and flying to the 50 of state for a couple of days? guest: he has very deep roots in hawaii. he was raised their partly by his grandparents. he went to school there is a teenager. he went to a school for the best students in hawaii. he has lots of friends there. his sister maya lives there with his family. over the years, the president strug

. >> in the mid-1990s, news -- "newsweek" named omar wasow one of the 50 most important people to watch in cyberspace. since then, he helped found a charter school in brooklyn and explain to new technologies on oprah. sunday night he talked about his -- talks about his current studies on c-span's q&a. >> the senate passed an $871 billion health care bill. the vote was 60-39 along party lines. the only senator who did not vote was kentucky republican jim bunning. nebraskas and a democrat ben nelson was the last senator to vote yes on the bill. he spoke following the vote. remarks that the majority leader made about all of the people that work at the capitol during the difficult an intense time. we thank you very much for your outstanding service. it's early and i'll be brief. the most obvious problem with the bill before us is it doesn't do what it was supposed to do. the one test for any bill was whether it would lower costs. this bill fails that test. it's also clear that even many of the people on this side who are going to support this bill don't like it. otherwise, the democratic le