FRONTLINE

News and Public Affairs Series / 31 Seasons

FRONTLINE explores and illuminates the critical issues of our times - from business and health to social issues, politics and war.

Watch Latest: S2024 E17

53m 54s

"News War: What's Happening to the News?" - Preview

33s

In a four-part series, FRONTLINE examines the political, cultural, legal, and economic forces challenging the news media and how the press has reacted in turn. Through interviews with key figures in print, broadcast and electronic media over the past four decades, FRONTLINE traces the recent history of American journalism, from Watergate to the War on Terror – the role of press in our society.

"News War: Secrets, Sources, & Spin, Part II" - Preview

31s

In a four-part series, FRONTLINE examines the political, cultural, legal, and economic forces challenging the news media and how the press ahs reacted in turn. Through interviews with key figures in print, broadcast and electronic media over the past four decades, FRONTLINE traces the recent history of American journalism, from Watergate to the War on Terror – the role of press in our society.

"News War: Secrets, Sources, & Spin, Part I" - Preview

33s

In a four-part series, FRONTLINE examines the political, cultural, legal and economic forces challenging the news media and how the press has reacted in turn. Through interviews with key figures in print, broadcast and electronic media over the past four decades, FRONTLINE traces the recent history of American journalism, from Watergate to the War on Terror -- the role of press in our society.

"Living Old" - Preview

32s

Medical advances have enabled an unprecedented number of Americans to live longer lives, but this new longevity has unintended consequences. With families more dispersed than ever and a healthcare system overburdened, many experts fear that we are on the threshold of a major crisis in care.

"A Hidden Life" - Preview

33s

In May 2005, Jim West, the once-popular mayor of Spokane, Wash., made headlines with rampant accusations of abuse. FRONTLINE takes a look at West’s two lives: the public and the private, the political and the deeply, disturbingly possible.

"The Dark Side" - Preview

31s

After 9/11, Vice President Richard Cheney seized the initiative. He pushed to expand executive power, transform America’s intelligence agencies and bring the war on terror to Iraq. But first, he had to take on George Tenet’s CIA for control over intelligence.

"Can You Afford to Retire?" - Preview

31s

There have always been rumors about disappearing social security, but now the U.S faces a real risk of dried up dollars. With vanishing pensions and faltering 401(k) plans, are middle class Americans facing a rough ride in their retirement years?

"Country Boys" - Preview

33s

For everyone who remembers what it was like to be young -- when the whole world seemed to stretch out before you while you were stuck in your own backyard -- this special FRONTLINE series tells the story of Chris and Cody: two boys growing up in a hard land, determined to beat the odds against them, and struggling with who they are -- and who they can become.

"The Storm" - Preview

38s

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, FRONTLINE will produce a documentary special that investigates the political storm surrounding the devastation of America's Gulf Coast. Veteran FRONTLINE producer/reporter Martin Smith will lead a team to ask hard questions about the decisions leading up to the disaster and beyond.

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