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January
Sat, Jan 8, 8:00 pm · Should The U.S. Give Up On Haiti?
Haiti's lack of development has long frustrated American efforts to build a democracy. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jan 15, 8:00 pm · Is America Safe 10 Years After 9/11
A close examination of how safe the United States is, ten years after the 2001 terrorist attacks. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jan 22, 8:00 pm · Is The Horn Of Africa The Next Afghanistan?
War, piracy and terrorism make the Horn of Africa one of the most volatile regions in the world. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jan 29, 8:00 pm · Should The U.S. Take The Lead On Global Financial
Should the U.S. coordinate global financial regulation or focus on getting it right at home? 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
February
Sat, Feb 5, 8:00 pm · Should The U.S. Declare A "Special Relationship" W
Germany is the largest country in the European Union and a key US ally. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Feb 19, 8:00 pm · Should Americans Care About The Caucuses?
The Caucuses have long represented a critical region for US interests due to its oil resources. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Feb 26, 8:00 pm · Is U.S. Power In Decline?
US power and the impact of the financial crisis and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are discussed. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
March
Sat, Mar 5, 8:00 pm · Should The U.S. Give Up On Haiti?
Haiti's lack of development has long frustrated American efforts to build a democracy. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Mar 12, 8:00 pm · Is America Safe 10 Years After 9/11
A close examination of how safe the United States is, ten years after the 2001 terrorist attacks. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Mar 19, 8:00 pm · Is The Horn Of Africa The Next Afghanistan?
War, piracy and terrorism make the Horn of Africa one of the most volatile regions in the world. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Mar 26, 8:00 pm · Should The U.S. Take The Lead On Global Financial
Should the U.S. coordinate global financial regulation or focus on getting it right at home? 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
April
Sat, Apr 2, 8:00 pm · Should The U.S. Declare A "Special Relationship" W
Germany is the largest country in the European Union and a key US ally. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Apr 9, 8:00 pm · Do Sanctions Work?
The effectiveness of sanctions are discussed, as the US seeks to reign in Iran and North Korea. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Apr 16, 8:00 pm · Should Americans Care About The Caucuses?
The Caucuses have long represented a critical region for US interests due to its oil resources. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
January
Sat, Jan 7, 7:30 am · After The Arab Spring
How will uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa impact American objectives in the region? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jan 14, 7:30 am · Shining City On A Hill: Exporting Democracy
Support for democracy has long been a stated goal of U.S. foreign policy, but can it be exported? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jan 21, 7:30 am · Beyond The Border: The U.S. And Mexico
How best can the nations confront border issues while fostering greater economic and cultural ties? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jan 28, 7:30 am · Cybersecurity: Defense In The Digital Age
As cyber attacks continue to occur at a breakneck pace, is the U.S. at risk? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
February
Sat, Feb 4, 7:30 am · Drawdown: Exiting Iraq And Afghanistan
26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Feb 11, 7:30 am · Living Planet: State Of The Seas
A look at the health of the world's seas includes depleting fish populations and coral erosion. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Feb 18, 7:30 am · Inside Indonesia
Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country, a secular democracy and an economic rising star. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Feb 25, 7:30 am · Race For Resources: Energy And Geopolitics
Who is winning in the competition for the world's energy resources and what does it mean for the US? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
March
Sat, Mar 3, 7:30 am · The New Global Economy
What trends will define the next chapter in the global economy, what rules will govern? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Mar 10, 7:30 am · After The Arab Spring
How will uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa impact American objectives in the region? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Mar 17, 7:30 am · Shining City On A Hill: Exporting Democracy
Support for democracy has long been a stated goal of U.S. foreign policy, but can it be exported? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Mar 24, 7:30 am · Beyond The Border: The U.S. And Mexico
How best can the nations confront border issues while fostering greater economic and cultural ties? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Mar 31, 7:30 am · Cybersecurity: Defense In The Digital Age
As cyber attacks continue to occur at a breakneck pace, is the U.S. at risk? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
April
Sat, Apr 7, 7:30 am · Drawdown: Exiting Iraq And Afghanistan
26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Apr 14, 7:30 am · Living Planet: State Of The Seas
A look at the health of the world's seas includes depleting fish populations and coral erosion. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Apr 21, 7:30 am · Inside Indonesia
Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country, a secular democracy and an economic rising star. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Apr 28, 7:30 am · Race For Resources: Energy And Geopolitics
Who is winning in the competition for the world's energy resources and what does it mean for the US? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
May
Sat, May 5, 7:30 am · The New Global Economy
What trends will define the next chapter in the global economy, what rules will govern? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, May 12, 7:30 am · The World's Bottom Billion
Nearly Ten years ago, world leaders agreed on Millennium Development Goals to end extreme poverty. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, May 19, 7:30 am · Wall Street And The World: The Global Financial Cr
Experts discuss the financial crisis's impact on regional economies and the international response. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]

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May
Sat, May 26, 7:30 am · An Army Of Envoys
Special envoys are now a favored method of diplomacy. But are there too many cooks in the kitchen? 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
June
Sat, Jun 2, 7:30 am · Red Army Rising: China's Military
U.S. and China relations and the potential threat posed by China's growing military are discussed. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jun 9, 7:30 am · Justified Force? Preventing Genocide In The 21St C
Explores the international toolbox for preventing genocide, including the Responsibility to Protect. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jun 16, 7:30 am · Moscow's Long Reach
Russia's "sphere of influence" frustrates proponents of western goals in Eastern and Central Europe. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jun 23, 7:30 am · Power, Politics And The Persian Gulf
Challenges that the US faces in the volatile region, including unrest in Iran are discussed. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]

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June
Sat, Jun 30, 7:30 am · Peace Building And Statecraft
More resources throughout history have been devoted to military efforts than to bring about peace. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
July
Sat, Jul 7, 7:30 am · The Dark Side Of Globalization
Learn how drug cartels, human traffickers and online scam artists benefit from a "flattened" world. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jul 14, 7:30 am · The New Energy Economy
As American turns to renewable energies, what opportunities exist for industry and innovation? 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]

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TONIGHT'S HIGHLIGHTS:

8:00pm Nature
OPB : Salmon: Running the Gauntlet
Collapsing Pacific salmon populations and the experiments conducted to save them are investigated.

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OPB : Killer Subs in Pearl Harbor
Dive into the waters of Pearl Harbor to trace new clues to the historic sinking of the USS Arizona.

10:00pm Nova
OPB : Missing in Mig Alley
Families attempt to trace what happened to pilots who were shot down during the Korean War.

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