John McCain’s First Run for the White House
During McCain’s first run for the presidency in 1999, he styled himself as a political maverick, riding a campaign bus dubbed the “Straight Talk Express.”
Taking A Stand
As President Donald Trump pushed his first major legislative initiative -- a repeal of President Obama’s signature health care legislation -- McCain was a key vote. He decided to use the moment to take a stand.
A Maverick Picks an Insurgent
McCain’s decision to pick Sarah Palin as his running mate would help usher in an anti-establishment and anti-elite politics of grievance that continues to reverberate in American politics today.
A Prisoner of War
John McCain’s time as a prisoner of war during Vietnam became a defining experience in his life. It would also inform how he approached allegations that American soldiers tortured prisoners in Iraq.
The Keating Five Scandal
Just two years into his career as a U.S. senator, McCain along with four other senators became embroiled in the Keating Five scandal. His chief political adviser from 1997 to 2007 said McCain knew the incident would be a “dark stain” on his career.
A Second Run for the Presidency
The second time he ran for president, John McCain tried to repair relations with powerful elements of the conservative base he had once called “agents of intolerance.”
McCain's Dramatic "Thumbs Down" on Health Care Bill
John McCain’s Senate colleagues reveal new details about the night of his dramatic “no” vote on the bill to repeal Obamacare, in the opening scene of FRONTLINE's documentary, "McCain." The documentary goes on to explore the Arizona Senator’s complicated relationship with President Trump — and his own Republican Party.
"McCain" - Preview
FRONTLINE goes inside Sen. John McCain’s complicated relationship with President Trump and his own Republican party. A look at McCain’s life and politics, from POW in Vietnam, to choosing Sarah Palin as running mate, to his dramatic vote against the GOP’s health care bill.
Trump's Takeover
Inside President Trump's high-stakes battle for control of the Republican party. How Trump attacked fellow Republicans and used inflammatory rhetoric that rallied his base and further divided the country in his first year as president.
Weinstein [03/02/2018]
FRONTLINE investigates how the Hollywood mogul allegedly sexually harassed and abused dozens of women over four decades. With allegations going back to Weinstein’s early years, the film examines the elaborate ways he and those around him tried to silence his accusers.
"Weinstein" — Preview
A special investigative report on disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein and his efforts to silence allegations of sexual harassment and abuse by his accusers. See an encore presentation starting Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 10 p.m. EST/9 p.m. CST on PBS stations.
A Saudi Official Reflects on Extremism
In Saudi Arabia, it can be rare for leaders to openly acknowledge any link between the state's ultra-conservative Wahhabi strain of Islam, and the global rise of extremism and terrorism. But in a conversation with FRONTLINE's Martin Smith in the new documentary series "Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia," Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, Adel Al-Jubier, makes a rare on-camera reflection.
"Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia" - Preview
In a special, two-part series premiering Feb. 20 and 27, 2018, FRONTLINE investigates how a dangerous rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia has plunged the Middle East into sectarian war.
How the U.S. Fueled the Rise of MS-13
The notorious gang known as MS-13 has become a focal point in President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on immigration, with the president citing the gang’s violence to call for a crackdown on borders and a ramp-up of deportations. But how did MS-13 come to be in the first place?
PBS Previews: The Gang Crackdown
The filmmakers behind "The Gang Crackdown" discuss their investigation into the government's fight against MS-13.
How “Operation Matador” Swept Up Immigrant Teens
In an excerpt from the FRONTLINE documentary "The Gang Crackdown," watch how the anti-MS-13 "Operation Matador" swept up immigrant teens -- and meet two teens who were accused of gang affiliation. "The Gang Crackdown" premieres Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 10/9c on PBS and online at pbs.org/frontline.
"The Gang Crackdown" — Preview
In “The Gang Crackdown,” FRONTLINE investigates how a slew of gruesome killings on Long Island linked to the MS-13 gang led to many immigrant teens being accused of gang affiliation and unlawfully detained. Coming to PBS Tuesday, February 13, 2018.
"Exodus: The Journey Continues" - Preview
The intimate stories of refugees and migrants, caught in Europe's tightened borders. Amid the ongoing migration crisis, the film -- a sequel to FRONTLINE's award-winning 2016 documentary, "Exodus" -- follows personal journeys over two years, as countries become less welcoming to those seeking refuge.
Fall 2017 on FRONTLINE
Wednesdays this fall, PBS’s flagship investigative documentary series, FRONTLINE, will bring viewers new, in-depth documentaries exploring some of the most pressing topics facing the country — including the mounting tensions with North Korea, the fight against ISIS, climate change and the EPA, and how Vladimir Putin came to see the U.S. as an enemy. Here's a preview.
"War on the EPA" - Preview
How did Scott Pruitt go from fighting the EPA to running the agency and rolling back years of policy? With access to key players on all sides of the issue -- and with Pruitt now leading the federal agency he sued 14 times as Oklahoma’s attorney general -- "War on the EPA" is an inside look at the triumphant ascent of the anti-regulatory movement in America. Coming to FRONTLINE October 11.
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