Live from the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove

LIVE FROM THE LBJ LIBRARY WITH MARK UPDEGROVE is an interview-style discussion program that covers an array of thought-provoking topics with some of today's brightest individuals. The series is hosted by author, historian and journalist Mark Updegrove, who interviews preeminent thought leaders - historians, authors, journalists, filmmakers, and others - with a focus on issues that are vital to America's future, including the state of our democracy and the importance of strong leadership.

Sat, Aug 22 10:00 A.M. Ringo Starr     NH Explore (11.2)

Ringo Starr is, well, Ringo Starr. The legendary drummer talks to Mark about his 2026 album, "Long, Long Road," his deep-rooted love of country music, the magic of the Beatles, and memories that stand out from those storied Beatles years.

Sat, Aug 22 5:30 P.M. Richard Linklater     NHPBS (11.1)

For over 40 years, Richard Linklater has made eclectic and iconic movies including "Dazed and Confused," "School of Rock," and "Boyhood, " and his latest acclaimed films, "Nouvelle Vague" and "Blue Moon.

Sun, Aug 23 9:00 A.M. T-Bone Burnett     NH Explore (11.2)

In part one of this episode, legendary drummer, Ringo Starr, and Grammy and Oscar-winning music producer, T Bone Burnett, talk to Mark about their collaboration on Starr's album, "Long, Long Road" and why the Beatles continue to capture our imagination.

Sat, Aug 29 10:00 A.M. T-Bone Burnett     NH Explore (11.2)

In part one of this episode, legendary drummer, Ringo Starr, and Grammy and Oscar-winning music producer, T Bone Burnett, talk to Mark about their collaboration on Starr's album, "Long, Long Road" and why the Beatles continue to capture our imagination.

Sat, Aug 29 5:30 P.M. Stanley McChrystal     NHPBS (11.1)

Stanley McChrystal served in the U.S. Army for 34 years, rising to the rank of Four-Star General.

Sun, Aug 30 9:00 A.M. Jonathan Capehart     NH Explore (11.2)

Jonathan Capehart is a Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, co-host of MS NOW's The Weekend, and author of the 2025 memoir, Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home.

Sat, Sep 5 10:00 A.M. Jonathan Capehart     NH Explore (11.2)

Jonathan Capehart is a Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, co-host of MS NOW's The Weekend, and author of the 2025 memoir, Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home.

Sat, Sep 5 5:30 P.M. Amy Coney Barrett, Part 1     NHPBS (11.1)

In this two-part interview, conducted in front of a live audience at the LBJ Library, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett talks to Mark about her book, Listening to the Law, her background in New Orleans, what she learned from her Supreme Court clerkship with the late Justice Antonin Scalia, and why, despite differences, the Supreme Court remains an example of bipartisan civility.

Sun, Sep 6 9:00 A.M. Bruce Springsteen     NH Explore (11.2)

In the first of a two-part interview, legendary artist Bruce Springsteen talks to Mark about his seminal albums Born to Run, Born in the USA, and The Rising; the role he's played in shining a light on our country and its people; and the message behind his "Land of Hope and Dreams" concert tour.

Sat, Sep 12 10:00 A.M. Bruce Springsteen     NH Explore (11.2)

In the first of a two-part interview, legendary artist Bruce Springsteen talks to Mark about his seminal albums Born to Run, Born in the USA, and The Rising; the role he's played in shining a light on our country and its people; and the message behind his "Land of Hope and Dreams" concert tour.

Sat, Sep 12 5:30 P.M. Amy Coney Barrett, Part 2     NHPBS (11.1)

In part two of our interview with Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, conducted in front of a live audience at the LBJ Library around her book, Listening to the Law, Justice Barrett talks to Mark about the court's decision-making process, the dramatic rise of "shadow dockets," and why she believes Americans should have faith in our government.

Sat, Sep 12 7:00 P.M. Stacey Abrams     NH World (11.3)

gubernatorial race, and continues to be a guardian of voting rights.

Sat, Sep 12 7:30 P.M. America 250 Compilation Episode     NH World (11.3)

"Live from the LBJ Library" celebrates America's 250th birthday by looking back at moments in the show that shed light on the American experience and our nation's rich history with reflections from Doris Kearns Goodwin, Andrew Young, Heather Cox Richardson, Bryan Cranston, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, and others.

Sun, Sep 13 9:00 A.M. Bruce Springsteen and Bob Santelli     NH Explore (11.2)

In part two of our interview with Bruce Springsteen, Springsteen and Bob Santelli, the Founding Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music, talk to Mark about what characterizes American music; the musicians who have influenced Springsteen; and the Springsteen Center's mission to inspire a new generation of American musicians.

Mon, Sep 14 4:00 A.M. Stacey Abrams     NH World (11.3)

gubernatorial race, and continues to be a guardian of voting rights.

Mon, Sep 14 4:30 A.M. America 250 Compilation Episode     NH World (11.3)

"Live from the LBJ Library" celebrates America's 250th birthday by looking back at moments in the show that shed light on the American experience and our nation's rich history with reflections from Doris Kearns Goodwin, Andrew Young, Heather Cox Richardson, Bryan Cranston, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, and others.

Thu, Sep 17 5:00 A.M. Stacey Abrams     NH World (11.3)

gubernatorial race, and continues to be a guardian of voting rights.

Thu, Sep 17 5:30 A.M. America 250 Compilation Episode     NH World (11.3)

"Live from the LBJ Library" celebrates America's 250th birthday by looking back at moments in the show that shed light on the American experience and our nation's rich history with reflections from Doris Kearns Goodwin, Andrew Young, Heather Cox Richardson, Bryan Cranston, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, and others.

Thu, Sep 17 11:00 A.M. Stacey Abrams     NH World (11.3)

gubernatorial race, and continues to be a guardian of voting rights.

Thu, Sep 17 11:30 A.M. America 250 Compilation Episode     NH World (11.3)

"Live from the LBJ Library" celebrates America's 250th birthday by looking back at moments in the show that shed light on the American experience and our nation's rich history with reflections from Doris Kearns Goodwin, Andrew Young, Heather Cox Richardson, Bryan Cranston, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, and others.

Sat, Sep 19 10:00 A.M. Bruce Springsteen and Bob Santelli     NH Explore (11.2)

In part two of our interview with Bruce Springsteen, Springsteen and Bob Santelli, the Founding Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music, talk to Mark about what characterizes American music; the musicians who have influenced Springsteen; and the Springsteen Center's mission to inspire a new generation of American musicians.

Sat, Sep 19 5:30 P.M. Ringo Starr     NHPBS (11.1)

Ringo Starr is, well, Ringo Starr. The legendary drummer talks to Mark about his 2026 album, "Long, Long Road," his deep-rooted love of country music, the magic of the Beatles, and memories that stand out from those storied Beatles years.

Sat, Sep 19 7:00 P.M. Richard Linklater     NH World (11.3)

For over 40 years, Richard Linklater has made eclectic and iconic movies including "Dazed and Confused," "School of Rock," and "Boyhood, " and his latest acclaimed films, "Nouvelle Vague" and "Blue Moon.

Sat, Sep 19 7:30 P.M. Stanley McChrystal     NH World (11.3)

Stanley McChrystal served in the U.S. Army for 34 years, rising to the rank of Four-Star General.

Sun, Sep 20 9:00 A.M. Julian Castro     NH Explore (11.2)

Julian Castro began his political career at the age of 26 and was elected Mayor of San Antonio in 2009.

Mon, Sep 21 4:00 A.M. Richard Linklater     NH World (11.3)

For over 40 years, Richard Linklater has made eclectic and iconic movies including "Dazed and Confused," "School of Rock," and "Boyhood, " and his latest acclaimed films, "Nouvelle Vague" and "Blue Moon.

Mon, Sep 21 4:30 A.M. Stanley McChrystal     NH World (11.3)

Stanley McChrystal served in the U.S. Army for 34 years, rising to the rank of Four-Star General.

Thu, Sep 24 5:00 A.M. Richard Linklater     NH World (11.3)

For over 40 years, Richard Linklater has made eclectic and iconic movies including "Dazed and Confused," "School of Rock," and "Boyhood, " and his latest acclaimed films, "Nouvelle Vague" and "Blue Moon.

Thu, Sep 24 5:30 A.M. Stanley McChrystal     NH World (11.3)

Stanley McChrystal served in the U.S. Army for 34 years, rising to the rank of Four-Star General.

Thu, Sep 24 11:00 A.M. Richard Linklater     NH World (11.3)

For over 40 years, Richard Linklater has made eclectic and iconic movies including "Dazed and Confused," "School of Rock," and "Boyhood, " and his latest acclaimed films, "Nouvelle Vague" and "Blue Moon.

Thu, Sep 24 11:30 A.M. Stanley McChrystal     NH World (11.3)

Stanley McChrystal served in the U.S. Army for 34 years, rising to the rank of Four-Star General.

Sat, Sep 26 10:00 A.M. Julian Castro     NH Explore (11.2)

Julian Castro began his political career at the age of 26 and was elected Mayor of San Antonio in 2009.

Sat, Sep 26 5:30 P.M. T-Bone Burnett     NHPBS (11.1)

In part one of this episode, legendary drummer, Ringo Starr, and Grammy and Oscar-winning music producer, T Bone Burnett, talk to Mark about their collaboration on Starr's album, "Long, Long Road" and why the Beatles continue to capture our imagination.

Sat, Sep 26 7:00 P.M. Amy Coney Barrett, Part 1     NH World (11.3)

In this two-part interview, conducted in front of a live audience at the LBJ Library, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett talks to Mark about her book, Listening to the Law, her background in New Orleans, what she learned from her Supreme Court clerkship with the late Justice Antonin Scalia, and why, despite differences, the Supreme Court remains an example of bipartisan civility.

Sat, Sep 26 7:30 P.M. Amy Coney Barrett, Part 2     NH World (11.3)

about the court's decision-making process, the dramatic rise of In part two of our interview with Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney around her book, Listening to the Law, Justice Barrett talks to Mark our government.

Sun, Sep 27 9:00 A.M. Mike Pence     NH Explore (11.2)

Former Vice President Mike Pence talks to Mark about his book, "What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience," his vision to revive the conservative movement embodied by Republicans Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan, and his views on the Republican Party in the age of Donald Trump.

Mon, Sep 28 4:00 A.M. Amy Coney Barrett, Part 1     NH World (11.3)

In this two-part interview, conducted in front of a live audience at the LBJ Library, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett talks to Mark about her book, Listening to the Law, her background in New Orleans, what she learned from her Supreme Court clerkship with the late Justice Antonin Scalia, and why, despite differences, the Supreme Court remains an example of bipartisan civility.

Mon, Sep 28 4:30 A.M. Amy Coney Barrett, Part 2     NH World (11.3)

about the court's decision-making process, the dramatic rise of In part two of our interview with Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney around her book, Listening to the Law, Justice Barrett talks to Mark our government.


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