Sun, Jan 7, 1996
"The Engineer" looks at how Israel remain in danger from terrorism despite the assassination of a prominent suicide bomb-maker. "Yo-Yo Ma" profiles the famous cellist. "White Collar Blues" looks at how unemployed middle-age professionals are having a hard time finding a job. "Andy Rooney" talks about there being too many holidays.
Sun, Jan 14, 1996
"An American Dilemma" examines the political dilemma of helping both the Kurds and Turks. "Sacks" profiles the famous neurologist and author. "Kidnapped" looks at how an agricultural scientist was kidnapped by guerrillas in Columbia. "Andy Rooney" looks at the antics of politicians.
Sun, Jan 21, 1996
"Starved to Death" looks at how starvation killed children at a Shanghai orphanage. "Springsteen" profiles the famous rock singer. "January 28, 1986" looks back on the tenth anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. "Andy Rooney" talks about first ladies of the United States.
Sun, Feb 11, 1996
"Say It Isn't So" looks at the rise of forgeries in sports memorabilia. "Shoot Not to Kill" looks at how the military is researching into to the use of non-lethal weapons. "Too Tough?" looks at how laws aimed at drug kingpins are being used against small-time dealers. "Andy Rooney" discusses height with an NBA star.
Sun, Feb 18, 1996
"Germ Warfare" looks at U.S. preparations for biological and chemical attacks. "A Fine Kettle of Fish" talks to the mayor of New York City who is taking on the Mafia in a fish market. "$12 Billion Piggy Bank" looks at how Nevada is collecting money for a nuclear waste disposal site that is not being used. "Andy Rooney" discusses Republican presidential candidates.
Sun, Feb 25, 1996
"Change of Address" looks at how the post office was used in a scam by a forgery group. "Family Values" looks at a family where a son has kidnapped a father to prevent an assisted suicide. "Not Your Average Case of Arson" follows a man accused of arson who claims to have burned down a crack house. "Andy Rooney" discusses indecisiveness in politicians.
Sun, Mar 3, 1996
"The Next First Lady?" profiles potential first lady Elizabeth Dole and talks to her husband. "Prison Rape" talks to an advocate for rape victims who calls for more protection for inmates."What Makes Steve Run?" profiles Republican Presidential Candidate Steve Forbes. "Andy Rooney" talks about the flat tax.
Sun, Mar 10, 1996
"Mousa Abu Marzook" looks at the case of the Hamas leader that was recently arrested. "Mike Nichols" profiles the famed Hollywood director. "Tipping the Scales" looks at jury nullification and whether it should be more common. "George Burns" discusses the late actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about business fundraisers.
Sun, Mar 17, 1996
"The Greatest" looks at the life of boxer Muhammad Ali and discusses his struggle with Parkinson's Disease. "American Enterprise" looks at the growth of the marijuana industry. "Area 51: Catch 22" talks to workers at the secret base who are suing the government for being exposed to hazardous chemicals. "Andy Rooney" talks about movie credits.
Sun, Apr 7, 1996
"Easy Money in Hard Times" looks at how executive compensation is much higher than the pay of an average American. "The Mormons" looks at one of the fastest growing religions in the world and talks to its president. "Spike Lee" profiles the filmmaker. "Andy Rooney" talks about self-advertising.
Sun, Apr 21, 1996
"Do You Really Want to Know?" looks at the advantages and disadvantages of genetic testing. "One Child's Labor" talks to a young man who is taking on the world in a fight to end child labor. "One Survivor Remembers" talks to a survivor of a Holocaust death march. "Andy Rooney" asks if President Clinton pays his own tips.
Sun, Apr 28, 1996
"Chernobyl" examines whether the nuclear disaster was at catastrophic as was once believed. "Whose Baby Is It?" looks at the case of a father who is fighting for custody of his son. "Hezbollah" looks at the controversial Islamic movement that is gaining popularity in Lebanon. "Ivins and Crouch, Crouch and Ivins" debate the verdict in the Bernhard Goetz civil trial. "Andy Rooney" talks about changes in the show.
Sun, May 5, 1996
"The Lost Commandos" looks at Vietnamese POWs who were hired by the U.S. and are now seeking retribution. "The Last Supper" looks at a restoration effort for the famous painting. "Timber Wars" looks at the growing conflict between the timber industry and environmentalists. "Ivins and Crouch, Crouch and Ivins" debate making English the official language of the U.S. "Andy Rooney" talks about Jackie Kennedy's recent auction.
Sun, May 12, 1996
"Punishing Saddam" looks at how sanctions in Iraq hurt children while not affecting Iraq's leadership. "Cartier-Bresson" talks to the famous photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. "Little Fish" looks at a politician who went undercover to investigate lobbying. "O'Rourke and Ivins, Ivins and O'Rourke" debate raising the minimum wage. "Andy Rooney" talks about the Montana Freemen.
Sun, May 19, 1996
"William Pierce, PhD" talks to the author of a controversial anti-government novel. "Facts of Life in Russia" looks at the growing problems of poverty and illness in Russia. "Jack Kevorkian" interviews the controversial euthanasia activist. "O'Rourke and Ivins, Ivins and O'Rourke" debate the value of political pundits.
Sun, May 26, 1996
"The Pentagon Turned Its Back on Them" rebroadcasts a segment on how the Pentagon has denied the existence of war in El Salvador. "Michael Marcum" rebroadcasts a talk to an assistant sheriff about his prior murder conviction. "Crouch and Ivins, Ivins and Crouch" debate homosexual marriage. "Open and Shut Case?" looks at how difficult it can be to sue and airline after a crash. "Andy Rooney" visits cyberspace.
Sun, Jun 2, 1996
"Partial Birth Abortion" examines the controversial medical procedure that many critics are calling to be outlawed. "A Piece of the Rock" looks at how thousands of Americans were defrauded by Prudential. "Mountain Madness" discusses a trip to Mount Everest that left eight dead. "Ivins and Crouch, Crouch and Ivins" debate partial-birth abortion. "Andy Rooney" talks about running government like a business.
Sun, Jun 9, 1996
"Inside the Freemen Compound" talks to a woman who has left the Freeman Compound in Montana. "Special Ed" examines whether regular students are being short-chained due to the cost necessary to support special needs students. "Politically Incorrect" talks to Bill Maher about his television show. "O'Rourke and Ivins, Ivins and O'Rourke" debate presidential character. "Andy Rooney" talks about product packaging.
Sun, Jun 16, 1996
"Alex" looks at a couple who are returning the Ukrainian child they adopted after brain damage is discovered. "For Your Eyes Only?" looks at how communication by email is not as private as one things. "Lisa Herdahl vs. Pontotoc County" rebroadcasts a segment on a mother suing a school over prayer. "Ivins and O'Rourke, O'Rourke and Ivins" debate election year politics. "Andy Rooney" talks about springtime.
Sun, Jun 23, 1996
"Raul's Money" examines how the brother of Mexico's President has been amassing millions of dollars. "Scorsese" profiles the famous film director. "Family Values" rebroadcasts a segment on a family where a son kidnapped his father to prevent an assisted suicide. "Andy Rooney" offers questions he'd ask Bob Dole if he could interview him.
Sun, Jun 30, 1996
"Wanted" looks at how some cities and states refuse extradition of prisoners and sometimes release them. "Carla and the Disciples" looks at how a mother went undercover to save her daughter from a gang. "Did He Do It?" talks to a man convicted of murder who now claims that his confession was coerced. "Andy Rooney" talks about good coffee.
Sun, Jul 7, 1996
"Saudi Arabia" looks at tensions between U.S. soldier and Saudi Arabians. "Wanted" rebroadcasts a segment on the Bosnian Serb leaders Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic who face imprisonment by the UN War Crimes Tribunal. "Benjamin Netanyahu" interviews the new Prime Minister of Israel. "Andy Rooney" talks about boy names.
Sun, Jul 21, 1996
"One Child's Labor" rebroadcasts a talk to a young man who is taking on the world in a fight to end child labor. "Who Poisoned Maryann" rebroadcasts a segment examining who poisoned a scientist with a dangerous radioactive isotope. "Stars on the Parallel Bars" rebroadcasts a look at the young girls that are training to be Olympic gymnasts. "Andy Rooney" visits cyberspace.
Sun, Jul 28, 1996
"News Update" looks at the TWA crash and the Olympic bombing. "What About Vince Foster" rebroadcasts a segment on the investigation into the death of the White House deputy counsel. "Sacks" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous neurologist and author. "Thalidomide" rebroadcasts a segment examining whether the dangerous drug can help against AIDS.
Sun, Aug 4, 1996
"The Greatest" rebroadcasts a segment on the life of boxer Muhammad Ali and discusses his struggle with Parkinson's Disease. "Car Talk" rebroadcasts a talk to two radio talk show hosts that focus on cars. "Land Mines" rebroadcasts a look at how Cambodia stills suffers from land mines placed during decades of war. "Andy Rooney" talks about his speech to the National Press Club in Washington.
Sun, Aug 11, 1996
"The Next President of the United States?" looks at Republican candidates Bob Dole and Jack Kemp. "Independent Women" look at the Independent Women Forum's criticism of feminism. "Not Your Average Case of Arson" rebroadcasts a segment on a man accused of arson who claims to have burned down a crack house. "Andy Rooney" talks about technology.
Sun, Aug 18, 1996
"The View from the White House" talks to President Bill Clinton about the Republican National Convention. "The Tobacco Game" looks at how tobacco companies are targeting Asia as cigarette sales slump in the United States. "Spitting Image" rebroadcasts a look at the popular British political satire programs as it ends its run on television. "Andy Rooney" talks about women mowing lawns.
Sun, Aug 25, 1996
"Gulf War Syndrome" reports on how the Pentagon has admitted that Gulf War soldiers were exposed to chemical weapons. "Chicago 1968" revisits the riotous Chicago Democrat National Convention of 1968. "The Kingpin" looks at a man on death row who is waiting for a judges decision on a new trial. "Andy Rooney" talks about rollerblading.
Sun, Sep 1, 1996
"The View from the Dole Camp" talks to the Republican Candidate Bob Dole about the recent Democratic National Convention. "The Worst Nightmare" rebroadcasts an investigation into a shipment of beryllium that showed up in Lithuania. "Say It Isn't So" rebroadcasts a look at the rise of forgeries in sports memorabilia. "Andy Rooney" talks about type A and type B personalities.
Sun, Sep 8, 1996
"Who Are the Kurds?" talks to Kurds who relate their tales of persecution in Iraq. "The Death Penalty" looks at a district attorney who is refusing to impose the death penalty for the shooting of a police officer. "The Dark Side of the Game" talks to a former football and author about the NFL. "Andy Rooney" talks about political conventions.
Sun, Sep 15, 1996
"Ted Kaczynski's Family" talks with the Unabomber's family about why the turned him in to the authorities. "Raking It In" looks at the growth of casinos in Atlantic City and discusses why some residents are taking owners to court. "Andy Rooney" talks about how magazines are obsessed with numbers.
Sun, Sep 22, 1996
"It's All a Lie" looks at how the suspect in the Atlanta Centennial Park bombings is fighting back against his accusers. "Murder, They Call It" examines how two police officers convicted in the murder of Malice Green seek a new trial. "Lorraine Monroe's Doctrine" looks at a schools that excels with minority students. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential campaign speeches.
Sun, Sep 29, 1996
"The Pill" investigates whether and illness suffered by Gulf War veterans may be due to a mandatory medication given to them to counteract nerve gas. "When Jerry Met Mary" looks at a love story between two people with autism. "Dusko Tadic" looks at his trial for war crimes. "Andy Rooney" looks at our waning interest in foreign news.
Sun, Oct 6, 1996
"A Few Good Men" looks at the Senate race in Massachusetts between Bill Weld and John Kerry. "Todd Ice" looks at the case of a released murderer who is having a hard time finding a community to live in. "Jim Burrows" profiles the award winning television director. "Andy Rooney" talks about the upcoming presidential debate.
Sun, Oct 13, 1996
"Bad Blood" looks at how pharmaceutical companies knowingly used blood that may have been contaminated with the HIV virus. "TV Marti" looks at how millions of dollars are wasted on television broadcasts in Cuba that no one can see. "Mr. Fazio" looks at how a New Jersey principal is handling attendance and performance issues. "Andy Rooney" talks about medicine and his recent physical.
Sun, Oct 20, 1996
"Prison Inc." looks at the controversial growth of prison labor. "1776 and All That" looks at a Canadian Bill that requires U.S. citizens to pay retribution for property seized in the War of 1812. "Herr Doktor" looks at a German Doctor who is denying his role in a Nazi era euthanasia program. "Andy Rooney" talks about the recent debate.
Sun, Oct 27, 1996
"Not for Profit Hospitals" looks at how community hospitals involved in charity work are now being sold for profit. "King of the Chessboard" profiles Russian Grandmaster Garry Kasparov. "R&R in Southeast Asia" looks at how young women are exploited by sex tourism in Asia. "Andy Rooney" talks about a citizenship test.
Sun, Nov 3, 1996
"Taliban" looks at the Islamic group that has seized control of Afghanistan and hanged its former leaders. "Angela Lansbury" talks to the actress about the end of her popular television series and future plans. "Switzerland" looks at several Jewish families who claim that their money was taken from them by the Swiss during World War II. "Andy Rooney" talks about the upcoming election.
Sun, Nov 10, 1996
"War Orphan" follows an orphaned child who is reunited with her parents who are still alive in war torn El Salvador. "Tina Turner" profiles the actress and singer. "Athletes: The Women in Their Lives" looks at the women affected by Tim Richmond decision to remain silent about his HIV diagnosis. "Andy Rooney" talks about concession speeches by politicians.
Sun, Nov 17, 1996
"Rick Nuccio" talks to a state department official who exposed a CIA cover-up and later suffered political attacks. "Evelyn Glennie" profiles the deaf percussionist. "The President of Somalia" looks at the current state of the country after the U.S.'s intervention. "Andy Rooney" talks about liquor advertisement.
Sun, Nov 24, 1996
"Smoke Screen" looks at the frequent use of smoking in movies and television and whether undermines anti-smoking laws. "Out of Africa" looks at the effect of teaching Afrocentrism to young African-American elementary school children. "Bambi" looks at the problem in dealing with rising populations of white-tailed deer. "Andy Rooney" talks about his eyebrows.
Sun, Dec 1, 1996
"Snafu" looks at how military hardware coded for destruction ends up at auction. "Out of This World" looks at how Dubai has turned itself into a tourist and shopper haven. "Is It Torture?" investigates whether Israeli interrogation methods amount to torture. "Andy Rooney" flies in a blimp.
Sun, Dec 8, 1996
"Pain Killer" looks at the case of a doctor whose medical license was revoked for prescribing high doses of narcotic drugs to chronic pain sufferers "You Arrogant Journalists" looks at a news council in Minnesota which can judge new reports as unfair. "How We Won the War" looks at the fight against tobacco companies. "Andy Rooney" talks about books sent to the show.
Sun, Dec 15, 1996
'This Land Is My Land' looks at American support for the purchase of property for Jewish people in Arab neighborhoods in Jerusalem. "Double Exposures" profiles twin brothers who are both famous photojournalists. "Eight Years and Counting" looks at the Pan Am 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland. "Andy Rooney" talks about women's bathing suits.