The Best of NOW: Issues and Insight (2010-04-30)
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has traveled across the country and around the globe to shine a
brighter light on the issues confronting us in our increasingly
interconnected world. Check in with people whose stories of courage,
heartbreak and innovation have inspired us all.
The Best of NOW: The Wars (2010-04-23)
For the past eight years, NOW has been delving deep into the issues and questions surrounding the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The Best of NOW: In-Depth Investigations (2010-04-16)
Tough investigative reporting, going inside the economic meltdown and the role of government.
A Town Revitalized? (2010-04-09)
Can one of America's most unorthodox mayors revitalize a town on the verge of collapse?
Maximum Capacity (2010-04-02)
Saving tax dollars--can an innovative program make big cuts in America's prison population?
"Gasland" (2010-03-26)
Will the boom in natural gas drilling contaminate America's water supply?
Soap Opera for Social Change (2010-03-19)
Can a TV show end tribal violence in Kenya?
On Thin Ice (2010-03-12)
A Himalayan journey reveals how melting glaciers threaten global water and food supplies.
Food, Inc. (2010-03-05)
Behind the food we love--Secrets that giant food companies don't want you to know.
Hunting Wolves, Saving Wolves (2010-02-26)
Is the Obama Administration breaking its promise to protect endangered species?
Angry Voters (2010-02-19)
Will angry voters toss out the incumbents this fall?
Caring About Congo (2010-02-12)
Getting more Americans to care about global crises -- one man shows how.
Democrats and the New Politics of Abortion (2010-02-05)
Has the Democratic Party abandoned support of reproductive rights?
Saving Haiti's Mothers (2010-01-29)
On the ground in Haiti, working to save the lives of mothers during childbirth.
Who's Helping Our Wounded Vets? (2010-01-22)
America's new wounded warriors--Why are their family caregivers overworked and under-supported?
Saving American Journalism (2010-01-15)
A radical plan to save journalism in America.
Targeting the Taliban (2010-01-08)
Fighting the Afghanistan War... in Pakistan. An inside look at the conflict's true front line.
Credit and Credibility (December 26, 2008)
Two high-level industry insiders tell us what was going on inside the Wall Street firms that once generated billions in profits.
Daughters for Sale (December 19, 2008)
The Nepalese Youth Opportunity Foundation helps prevent poor families in Nepal from selling their daughters into slavery.
Paradise Lost (December 12, 2008)
Climate change crisis: An entire nation being washed away
Our Pakistan Problem & The Right Approach to Iran? (December 5, 2008)
How should Obama handle our tricky relations with Pakistan? Plus an
Iranian insider on how the US should handle the problematic issue of
Iran's nuclear program.
Obama's Challenge (November 28, 2008)
A leading progressive thinker challenges Obama with a controversial plan for economic recovery.
Green Collar Jobs (November 14, 2008)
Can green jobs be the engine of recovery from the economic meltdown?
How Will He Lead? & Obama's Challenges Abroad (November 7, 2008)
Charles Ogletree, one of Obama's closest advisers, offers an insider's view on what to expect from the president-elect.
What Women Voters Want (October 31, 2008)
Tough decisions for undecided women voters in the swing states.
Nurses Needed (October 24, 2008)
An investigation into a critical shortage of nurses.
Virginia's Vote & A Better Bailout? (October 17, 2008)
Battleground Virginia: Could a reliably Republican state turn blue?
Plus answers and insight on the government's financial rescue plan.
Driven to Despair (October 10, 2008)
Do we have the means to modernize both our infrastructure and our lifestyles?
New Voters in the New West (October 3, 2008)
Inside the ground war for voters in Western swing states.
Behind the Bailout (September 26, 2008)
What will the government bailout mean for you?
Women, Power and Politics (September 19, 2008)
How have women in politics changed America and the world?
Obama in Danger? & Is the Evangelical Vote in Play?
(September 12, 2008)
Author
Drew Westen says Obama has to do a better job of appealing to voters'
emotions. Plus, are evangelicals ready to bolt from the Republican
Party? Insight from Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr.
2008: A Republican Reinvention? & Amy Goodman Interview (September 5, 2008)
A prominent moderate says the Republican Party must welcome new ideas.
Plus journalist Amy Goodman on her arrest at the Republican National
Convention.
Attacking Affirmative Action (August 29, 2008)
Is it time to end a cornerstone of American race relations?
Health Care Franchise (August 22, 2008)
Can a fast food business model save lives in Africa? Also, an unusual effort to document victories in the war on AIDS.
The Border Fence (August 15, 2008)
The U.S.-Mexico border fence -- are private contractors making billions on a project that won't work?
Dinner With the President (August 8, 2008)
Inside Pakistan: A close-up look at a troubled, and troubling, ally.
Alaska: The Senator and the Oil Man (August 1, 2008)
Did Big Oil bring Ted Stevens down? Big Payoffs and Big Oil under scrutiny in Alaska.
John Edwards' War on Poverty (July 25, 2008)
John Edwards on his ambitious plan to cut poverty in half. Will it work?
Afghanistan: The Forgotten War (July 18, 2008)
Embedded with the Marines in Afghanistan: Can we defeat a resurgent Taliban?
Jobs for Jordan (July 11, 2008)
Millions of young people out of work in the Middle East--what does it mean for America?
Subprime Solution? (June 27, 2008)
A groundbreaking idea to keep desperate homeowners in their houses.
India Rising (June 20, 2008)
Globalization's downside: Will a booming worldwide middle class drive up consumer costs?
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Fighting the Army (June 13, 2008)
Is the Army casting aside its neediest soldiers?
Dialogue with Dictators? (June 6, 2008)
NOW talks with Admiral William J. Fallon who resigned over
disagreements with the Bush Administration's Middle East policy. Plus
author David Sirota on the power of populism.
Fighting Child Prostitution (May 30, 2008)
Can we stop a child prostitution epidemic in our own country?
Rape in the Military (May 23, 2008)
Women in the U.S. military raped by fellow soldiers -- new information
in a shocking investigation. Plus "'Unselling' Meth": How a unique
program to combat meth use is beating the odds.
Education City (May 16, 2008)
A radical experiment in education: American universities in the Middle East.
Prisons for Profit (May 9, 2008)
Corporations are running many Americans prisons, but will they put profits before prisoners?
Election 2008: What to Expect (May 2, 2008)
Politics, race and religion -- the primaries enter an explosive phase.
College Summit (April 25, 2008)
Children of the rich have a better shot at college than poor kids. Look who's trying to level the field.
Health Care Meltdown: Looking for Solutions (April 18, 2008)
Does Pennsylvania have the answer to the country's health care crisis?
Taxing the Poor (April 11, 2008)
Are taxes being levied fairly when it comes to the rich and the poor?
Save Energy, Save Money, Save the Planet (March 28, 2008)
Could a new effort to fight global warming save money and create jobs at the same time?
Toxic Toys? (March 21, 2008)
Why is a chemical banned in toys sold in Europe still showing up in the United States?
Wiretap Whistleblower (March 14, 2008)
Whistleblower Mark Klein on letting companies off the hook for helping the government spy on e-mails.
Torture Tactics: An Interview with Alex Gibney (March 7, 2008)
Will the election turn on which candidate takes a tougher stance on torture?
Rewriting Campaign Rules (February 29, 2008)
Former Edwards advisor Joe Trippi explains how the 2008 presidential
race could permanently rewrite the rules of American electoral politics.
Fighting Over Forests (February 22, 2008)
Will a Bush Administration effort open thousands of acres of public land to private development?
Benefits Denied (February 15, 2008)
How corporations are using the designation 'freelancer' to avoid paying benefits.
Spinning Election Strategies (February 8, 2008)
A seasoned campaign manager looks at the political battles ahead.
Middle Class Insecurity (February 1, 2008)
NOW investigates the rampant economic anxiety among America's middle class.
God and Politics 2008 (January 25, 2008)
Evangelical voters are rethinking their politics and purpose.
Democrats Divided 2008 (January 18, 2008)
The battle over the future of the Democratic Party.
The Latino Vote 2008 (January 11, 2008)
Will Latino voters provide the margin of victory in the presidential election?
Dirty Politics 2008 (January 4, 2008)
Inside the mudslinging and smear tactics of the 2008 race.
How Green? (December 28, 2007)
A pioneering collaboration of Republicans and Democrats on the environment.
Home At Last? (December 21, 2007)
A radical new approach to helping the homeless.
Ron Paul and Internet Politics (December 14, 2007)
Is the Internet rewriting the rules of political campaigning?
Talking About War (December 7, 2007)
David Brancaccio hosts a discussion with Ken Burns and Lynn Novick,
filmmakers who produced "The War," and with the Rev. James Forbes Jr.
about how the waging of war intersects with America's notion of
democracy.
Will The 2008 Vote Be Fair? (November 30, 2007)
A former Justice Department official alleges widespread voter suppression.
Alaska: The Senator and the Oil Man (November 23, 2007 - updated August 1, 2008)
How far will one oil company go to get the politics they want? A bribery scandal in Alaska.
Mortgage Mess (November 16, 2007)
As millions of homeowners face foreclosure, NOW investigates sleazy tactics of mortgagelenders.
Children's Health Care Showdown (November 9, 2007)
A look at the contentious debate over health insurance for poor children.
Growing Local, Eating Local (November 2, 2007)
You know all about organic food -- now learn about the "buy local" movement.
God and Global Warming (October 26, 2007)
On a journey through Alaska, can evangelicals and scientists find common ground?
Immigration on Main Street (October 19, 2007)
Two New Jersey mayors take the illegal immigration issue into their own hands.
Child Brides: Stolen Lives (October 12, 2007)
A closer look at early child marriage around the world, tales of heartbreak and of hope.
Michael Apted on "49 Up" (October 5, 2007)
The acclaimed director discusses his latest documentary chapter and what we can learn from growing old.
Veterans of PTSD (September 28, 2007)
War veterans and post-traumatic stress. Are they getting the help they need?
Who's Making Money From Microcredit? (September 21, 2007)
A new approach to helping the world's poor: Is it working or just making the rich even richer?
Third Time Around (September 14, 2007)
The personal battles of U.S. soldiers in Iraq and their families at home--an hour-long NOW special.
Military Sexual Trauma (September 7, 2007)
Women in the U.S. military are being assaulted and raped by fellow soldiers -- a shocking investigation.
Montana Meth Project & Meal Plan (August 31, 2007)
A billionaire fights methamphetamine use in Montana.
AWOL (August 24, 2007)
Soldiers who went to Iraq, but decided the war was wrong.
Home Insurance 9-1-1 (August 17, 2007)
Are some insurance companies putting profits before people?
Income Inequality (August 10, 2007)
Who's paying the price for America's income gap?
Guantanamo Justice? (August 3, 2007)
Is there new legal hope for detainees of the war on terror?
Voter Caging & Housing Works (July 27, 2007)
NOW investigates a secret Republican plan designed to disqualify voters.
Post-Abortion Politics (July 20, 2007)
A new strategy for the anti-abortion movement: women's mental health.
Emission Impossible? (July 13, 2007)
California takes on global warming. Will it push the entire country toward action?
Insuring the Children (July 6, 2007)
Why is Congress poised to cut health insurance for poor children?
Michael Moore on "Sicko" (June 29, 2007)
What makes Michael Moore tick, and why U.S. health care ticks him off.
The Report Card & Lending a Hand (June 22, 2007)
Are charter schools the answer to the problems of public education?
Plus a profile of a novel program that makes new cars affordable for
the working poor.
The Unforeseen (June 15, 2007)
When environ-mentalists, developers, and activists clash, who wins?
Stents and Sensibility (June 8, 2007)
Are some medical procedures more about profit than patients?
Maximum Capacity (June 1, 2007)
Can an innovative prison program keep convicts from going back?
Health Care Franchise (May 25, 2007)
Can American entrepreneurial know-how save lives in Africa?
Miles to Go & Earn-a-Bike (May 18, 2007)
What's stopping auto companies from making a 100 mile-per-gallon car and empowering inner-city youth in Houston.
The Royalty Treatment (May 11, 2007)
Is a major oil company short-changing the American public? Plus an interview with Chip Giller of grist.org.
Casualties of War (May 4, 2007)
An American reporter in Iraq trying to uncover truth is murdered.
Past Due & Pay Day (April 27, 2007)
A closer look at the easy-credit housing bubble, and farm workers who take on Corporate America.
No End in Sight (April 20, 2007)
Did America's mistakes create the Iraqi insurgency?
Stock Alert (April 13, 2007)
Who's keeping an eye on those high-stakes hedge funds? A whistleblower speaks out.
Inside Egypt & Voices of Egypt (April 6, 2007)
The war for hearts and minds in the Middle East.
A Living Wage (March 30, 2007)
Are high-priced universities short-changing their workers?
Talking to Iran & Women in Iran (March 23, 2007)
American religious leaders travel inside Iran to defuse the nuclear standoff.
Can Capitalism Be Saved? (March 16, 2007)
A former CEO describes what's wrong with American capitalism.
A Growing Hunger (March 9, 2007)
Are U.S. farm subsidies causing global starvation?
Enemies of Happiness (March 2, 2007)
A filmmaker's closer look at an extraordinary woman who dares to speak out in Afghanistan.
Vaccine Debate (February 23, 2007)
Why do some oppose requiring life-saving vaccinations for girls?
For Your Eyes Only? (February 16, 2007)
Allegations that the government is reading your e-mails, with the help of AT&T.
Digging Out of Debt (February 9, 2007)
How new bankruptcy laws make it harder for many Americans to start. And
is our justice system condemning innocent people to death?
Home at Last and King of the Cans (February 2, 2007)
A radical new approach to helping the homeless.
The Heat Over Global Warming (January 26, 2007)
NOW talks with Laurie David, environmental activist and co-producer of
"An Inconvenient Truth." Plus an interview with environmental crusader
Majora Carter.
Back to the Front & Voices from Fort Stewart (January 19, 2007)
The surge in Iraq - What's the toll on America's soldiers?
Home Grown (January 12, 2007)
Does Willie Nelson have the answer to curbing America's addiction to foreign oil?
How Green? (January 5, 2007)
A tug-of-war over a red state wilderness.