Sun, Jan 4, 2009
"Mind Reading" examines how neuroscience is able to determine the nature of certain thoughts. "Is It Murder?" examines attempts to increase punishments of drunk drivers. "The Mad Scientist of Football" interviews Texas Tech coach Mike Leach. "Andy Rooney" talks about the inauguration.
Sun, Jan 11, 2009
"The Price of Oil" investigates whether Wall Street financial speculation is driving up the price of oil. "The Chairman" profiles the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen. "Wyclef" interviews the musician who is attempting to help his native Haiti. "Andy Rooney" talks about holidays.
Sun, Jan 25, 2009
"The Winter of Our Hardship" goes to Wilmington, Ohio to examine how the economic crisis is hitting people in the Midwest. "No Peace Deal" reports on the growing number of Israelis and Palestinians who believe a two state solution is impossible. "Wine Rx" investigates the anti-aging properties of red wine. "Andy Rooney" talks about the new president.
Sun, Feb 15, 2009
"Buy American" examines how the stimulus is impacting the steel industry and how it may help to keep jobs in the United States. "World of Trouble" examines the shady mortgage practices that led to the financial crisis. "The War in Pakistan" looks at how Al Queda and the Taliban threaten the stability of a key U.S. ally. "Andy Rooney" talks about headlines describing the housing crisis.
Sun, Feb 22, 2009
"The Drinking Age" examines the controversy over lowering the drinking age to eighteen. "Kidnapped in Basra" examines the retaking of Basra by the Iraqi army and the rescue of hostage Richard Butler. "The Mascot" examines how a young Jewish boy survived the Holocaust by becoming the mascot of a Nazi army unit. "Andy Rooney" discusses C-SPAN's list of the top Presidents.
Sun, Mar 1, 2009
"The Man Who Knew" examines the Madoff investment scheme and interviews man who figured it out. "The War Next Door" examines the rise of drug-cartel fueled violence in Mexico. "Bobby Jindal" profiles the Indian-American governor of Louisiana. "Andy Rooney" discusses the benefits of certain months of the year.
Sun, Mar 22, 2009
"President Obama" interviews the president about the toughest challenges of his first two months including the economy, the bailouts, the budget, and the war. "Mr. Ayers and Mr. Lopez" examines how a Los Angeles Times newspaper reporter discovered a talented mentally ill musician living on the street.
Sun, Mar 29, 2009
"The Internet Is Infected" examines how computer viruses allow thieves to steal money from unwitting computer users. "Poisoned" investigates how some African farmers are using a deadly poison to kill rare lions that are feeding on their herds. "LeBron" interviews the basketball star. "Andy Rooney" answers mail from people who are critical of him.
Sun, Apr 5, 2009
"Closing the Clinic" examines how the economic crisis is closing hospitals and medical clinic around the country. "Torture in Iran" interviews and Iranian dissident about his eight year incarceration in and eventual flight from Iran. "Dolly" interviews the famous country singer. "Andy Rooney" talks about money.
Sun, Apr 12, 2009
"The DEKA Arm" examines a new technology that can help amputees pick up and feel objects. "Gun Rush" looks at how Americans are stocking up on weapons even though there is an economic slowdown. "Steve Wynn" profiles the Las Vegas casino mogul. "Andy Rooney" talks about icebergs and global warming.
Sun, Apr 19, 2009
"401K Recession" examines how the recent stock market downturn has jeopardized the financial security of millions. "Cold Fusion Is Hot Again" examines the renewed interest in cold fusion as an energy source. "Blood Brothers" rebroadcasts a segment on bullfighting brothers. "Andy Rooney" talks about taxes.
Sun, May 3, 2009
"Amazon Crude" talks to a group of Ecuadorians who are suing Chevron because oil has damaged their local environment. "Reeducating Osama Bin Laden's Disciples" looks at efforts to change the mindsets of those won endorse jihad. "All in the Family" rebroadcasts a segment on a family wine business. "Andy Rooney" talks about counting.
Sun, May 17, 2009
"Secretary of War" profiles Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. "AIG, We Own It" interviews the new CEO of American International Group which has been promised over a hundred billion dollars in aid from the U.S. government. "Vogue, Anna Wintour" profiles the editor of Vogue Magazine. "Andy Rooney" explains why he is not flying this summer.
Sun, May 24, 2009
"Buy American" rebroadcasts a segment on the stimulus and the steel industry. "Sergeant Bill" rebroadcasts a segment on how a conman convinced a small town he was a federal agent. "Wine Rx" rebroadcasts a segment on the anti-aging properties of red wine. "Andy Rooney" talks about Memorial Day.
Sun, May 31, 2009
"Your Bank Has Failed" rebroadcasts a segment reveals what happens to your money when your bank fails. "The War in Pakistan" rebroadcasts a look at how Al Queda and the Taliban threaten the stability of Pakistan. "Michael Phelps" rebroadcasts a profile of the multiple gold medalist. "Andy Rooney" talks about delivering newspapers.
Sun, Jun 14, 2009
"The Man Who Knew" interviews the man who discovered Madoff's investment scheme. "For Better or Worse" rebroadcasts a segment on how immigration is forcing widows to leave the country after the death of their husbands. "Alice Waters" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous chef. "Andy Rooney" talks about shoes.
Sun, Jun 21, 2009
"A Clean Version of Hell" rebroadcasts a segment on the Supermax prison where the United States holds some of its most dangerous criminals. "The War Next Door" rebroadcasts a segment on the rise of drug-cartel fueled violence in Mexico. "LeBron" rebroadcasts a segment on the famous basketball player. "Andy Rooney" answers his mail.
Sun, Jun 28, 2009
"The Cheater$" rebroadcasts a segment on cheating in online poker. "Mind Reading" rebroadcasts a segment on how neuroscience is able to determine the nature of certain thoughts. "Gorongosa" rebroadcasts a segment on a philanthropist who is attempting to help Mozambique by developing one of its parks. "Andy Rooney" talks about cleaning his closet.
Sun, Jul 26, 2009
"Gun Rush" rebroadcasts a segment on how Americans are stocking up on weapons even though there is an economic slowdown. "Poisoned" rebroadcasts a segment on how some African farmers are using a deadly poison to kill rare lions that are feeding on their herds. "Steve Wynn" rebroadcasts a profile on the Las Vegas casino mogul. "Andy Rooney" talks about the loss of his friend Walter Cronkite.
Sun, Aug 2, 2009
"Screening the TSA" rebroadcasts a segment on the hassles and problems associated with the Transportation Security Administration. "Is It Murder?" rebroadcast a segment on attempts to increase punishments of drunk drivers. "Wyclef" rebroadcasts a segment on the musician who is attempting to help his native Haiti. "Andy Rooney" talks about things people have sent him.
Sun, Aug 9, 2009
"The Price of Bananas" rebroadcasts a segment on the troubles facing Chiquita banana in their dealings with Columbia. "Brain Power" rebroadcasts a segment on a new technology that allows the brain to interface with a computer. "Swimming with Sharks" examines the dangerous phenomenon of shark tourism. "Andy Rooney" talks about kitchen gadgets.
Sun, Aug 16, 2009
"Michael Vick" interviews the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback about his time in prison. "America's New Air Force" rebroadcasts a look at the rise in the U.S. military's use of unmanned drones. "Coldplay" profiles the British rock band. "Andy Rooney" talks about the tools on his desk.
Sun, Aug 30, 2009
"The Wasteland" rebroadcasts an investigation into what happens to electronics after you throw them away. "Financial Weapon of Mass Destruction" rebroadcasts a segment on credit default swaps and their role in the financial crisis. "The Bird Man of Idaho" talks to the famous inventor Forrest Bird. "Andy Rooney" talks about how people are carrying more stuff.
Sun, Sep 6, 2009
"The Age of Megafires" rebroadcasts a segment on how global warming may be contributing to forest fires. "Combat in Afghanistan" rebroadcasts a segment on the war in Afghanistan. "Mr. Ayers and Mr. Lopez" rebroadcasts a segment on how a Los Angeles Times newspaper reporter discovered a talented mentally ill musician living on the street. "Andy Rooney" talks about advertising in women's magazines.
Sun, Sep 27, 2009
"McChrystal" interviews General Stanley McChrystal in Afghanistan. "The Liquidator" interviews the men in charge of undoing some of the damage from Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme. "A Living for the Dead" examines the business of marketing dead celebrities. "Andy Rooney" talks about the end of his vacation.
Sun, Oct 4, 2009
"The Swindler" investigates a Ponzi scheme run by Marc Dreier. "130 Million Tons of Waste" examines the health problems associated with coal ash, one of the dangerous by-products of coal-burning power plants. "The Great Migration" looks at a massive animal migration in East Africa. "Andy Rooney" talks about the post office.
Sun, Oct 11, 2009
"Golf Company" visits G Company in Afghanistan to examine the new strategy of separating enemy combatants from civilians. "A Blow to the Brain" examines how sports concussions can lead to serious brain damage. "The Birdmen" looks at a winged suit that allows people to fly. "Andy Rooney" talks about sleep.
Sun, Nov 15, 2009
"The Deadliest Weapons" follows a group of soldiers in Afghanistan who look for roadside bombs. "B-Rex" profiles a paleontologist who is interested in recreating dinosaurs. "Resurrecting Eden" looks at the rebirth of the Iraqi marshlands. Also features a brief update on "Sabotaging the System" and "Andy Rooney" on the citizenship exam.
Sun, Dec 13, 2009
"President Obama" interviews the president about Afghanistan policy, banking regulation and health care. "Growing Body Parts" talks to scientists who are developing techniques to regrow parts of the body from cells. "Ricky Gervais" interviews the comedian. "Andy Rooney" talks about Forbes's list of wealthy people.
Sun, Dec 20, 2009
"The Long Recession: Wilmington Corporation" goes to Ohio to hear stories about how the recession is hitting the Midwest. "The Patriarch" profiles the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church. "Alec Baldwin" rebroadcasts a profile of the famous actor. "Andy Rooney" talks about Christmas shopping.
Sun, Dec 27, 2009
"Running Dry" investigates the water shortage currently facing California. "Out of the Shadows" talks to CIA agent Hank Crumpton about his work against the Taliban. "The Birdmen" rebroadcasts a segment on a group of extreme athletes who have made a suit the can fly. "Andy Rooney" discusses the coming New Year.