"Bad Medicine" A glimpse into the inner workings of the Federal Drug Administration and its relationships with the drug companies that that have put out such deadly drugs as Vioxx.
"The Nuclear Option" Many of the residents of the region near Avila Beach, California worry that local nuclear power plants are vulnerable to terrorist attack."Interview: Josh Rushing" Josh Rushing talks about his unwitting role in the award-winning documentary "Control Room," as well as his role as liaison to the network Al Jezeera.
"Heavy Metal" An investigation into how the government is trying to protect consumers from the unsafe levels of mercury found in a large portion of America's fish."Interview: Robert F. Kennedy Jr." Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks about how environmental issues should be more in the forefront of policy.
"Spanish Spoken Here" An investigation into the growing Hispanic population of North Carolina and the tensions that have come about a result. "Interview: Reuben Martinez" Santa Ana resident Reuben Martinez encourages reading in Spanish-speaking homes through his barber shop turned bookstore.
"Interview: Constance Rice" Rice discusses President Bush's recent talk of an "ownership society" and of the dismantling of social security."Interview: Zainab Salbi" Salbi, the President of Women for Women International, discusses her organization's helping of women in Iraq in gaining their rights.
"A Tough Act to Follow" The soldiers of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, now at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, talk about their tactics and experiences in the war in Iraq."The Call Up" An investigation into the Pentagon's somewhat dubious tactics to increase the troops in Iraq by recalling semi-retired soldiers and forcing people with threat of imprisonment to report for duty in Iraq.
"Citizen, Inc." With the town of St. Thomas, Pennsylvania facing the development of a limestone quarry within its borders, which would be 280 feet and 90 acres wide and border both homes and schools, the citizens of the town have been forced to examine their rights and the meaning of democracy in their backyard.
"The Philadelphia Experiment" Towns and cities are trying to create cheaper ways for the poor to access the internet so that their children are not left behind in their education and opportunities. Philadelphia has taken the first step by trying to become the first wireless city in the United States."Interview: Angus King" Former Maine Governor Angus King talks about how to increase jobs for the country's future.
"Interview: Coleen Rowley" Former FBI agent Coleen Rowley speaks about September 11, 2001, the loss of civil liberties since then, and her fight to preserve them."Interview: John Perkins" Writer John Perkins talks about his book, "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man," which discusses his international development consultation that put developing countries in the debt of the United States on purpose.
"Interview: Greg Spotts" Documentary filmmaker Greg Spotts talks about rampant job loss in the United States."Interview: Samantha Power" Samantha Power talks about the Sudanese refugees who have been forced to leave their Darfur homes to survive genocide and the atrocities they are still facing.
"Interview: Wallace Shawn" Actor and writer Wallace Shawn talks about balancing the good life in the United States with the violence and issues of morality present in a post-911 America.
"Payment Due" A Connecticut family discusses being forced into bankruptcy by a medical emergency. "Interview: Richard Parker" Harvard economist Richard Parker talks about his new book "John Kenneth Galbraith: His Life, His Politics, His Economics."
"The Broken Promise" Retirees legally challenge their former employers when the employers suddenly decide they don't want to pay for retirees' benefits packages.
With cuts to benefits and worker protection shifts raising financial risks, many Americans are turning to new forms of debt and in the process slipping from the middle to the lower class.
"Air Waves" The federal government has tried to stop California from initiating legislation that would dramatically reduce greenhouse gases in the state."Interview: Christine Todd Whitman" Christine Todd Whitman, formerly of the Environmental Protection Agency, weighs in the Republicans' view of the environment.
"Hot World, Cold Comfort" Despite the scientific community's studies stating that global warming is a possible threat to the world, the United States government continues to deny it exists, some senators even going to far as to say global warming is a hoax.
An investigation of the conditions lived in by the political prisoners in Cuba and Iraq during this age of terrorist threats.
"Interview: Janeane Garofalo" Actress Garofalo talks about her news radio series and the state of current politicial discussion in the news media."Interview: Bob Barr" Former Republican Congressman Bob Barr discusses his views on privacy.
"The Battle of Home" The Department of Veteran Affairs is finding itself taxed by the soldiers returning from Iraq.
"Interview: Jan LaRue" Jan LaRue, Chief Counsel for Concerned Women for America, discusses the battle over President Bush's judicial nominees and what their beliefs could mean for the policies of the United States.
"The Battle Fields" Florida tomato field workers supplying produce to fast food restaurants, such as Taco Bell, protested low wages and were finally able to get a pay raise and fair labor practices.
"DeLay's Downfall?" Congressman Tom DeLay is coming under increasing scrutiny in regards to donations made by special interests groups and whether those ties have led to special political favors.The publicity surrounding the revelation of identity of the Nixon Era's "Deep Throat" has failed to remind people that many of the things "Deep Throat" did were illegal violations of civil rights that are now legal under "The Patriot Act."
"Interview: Chris Hedges" Journalist Chris Hedges talks about the changing role of religion in the United States and how he feels zealous religious beliefs have caused the decline of many once accepting cultures."Interview: Roy Moore" Former Chief Justice Roy Moore discusses his religious beliefs and how they are referred to in the Constitution.
"Judicial Review" In Florida, a young pregnant teen requesting an abortion was denied that abortion on the scheduled day of her judicial hearing because of pressure from Governor Jeb Bush.
"Land Grab" With the recent Supreme Court verdict that private companies and organizations can talk private property from people if taking such lands will help the community prosper, many land owners wonder where their rights have gone."Interviewee: Constance Rice" Constance Rice talks about the cruel and unusual punishment that prisoners still receive here in the United States.
"Interview: Milton Glazer" Graphic artist Milton Glazer discusses his latest exhibit on the issue of political dissent.
"Medicare Mess" An examination of how Medicare law is affecting the health care costs of the elderly."The Lockdown" The treatment of detainees in Guantanamo Bay has been called exemplary by some in the press, but the reality appears to be quite different."Troubled Waters" An update of a story about Washington, D.C.'s Earth Conservation Corps that shows what happened to the previous conservationists that were interviewed.
"Formula for Disaster?" With the recent terrorist attack in London, many people are still wondering why, almost four years after the September 11 attacks on New York and Washington, D.C., the government still has not required additional security for many power and chemical plants nationwide."Interview: Christine Todd Whitman" Whitman discusses the vulnerability of chemical plants in an age of terror attacks.
"Political Science" Scientists who have submitted reports to the government have cried foul, claiming that their work has been altered to counter science and instead support President Bush's political agenda."Interview: Naeem Mohaiemen" Filmmaker Naeem Mohaiemen discusses the fallout against Muslims in the week following the bombings in London.
In Kansas, Attorney General Phil Klein wants personal records of women who have had abortions in the state to be turned over to the state government in an effort he says will stem the tide of underage rape cases. But many activists and social services employees feel he is just trying to put an end to abortions across the board.
"Interview: Robert McChesney" Writer and professor Robert McChesney talks about media reform and the fallout from his book about the media.
Alex Gibney discusses the documentary he made on Enron.
Communities in California working to protect themselves from the dangers of pesticides.
New financing options allow buyers to purchase bigger homes, but what if the housing bubble bursts. A soldier is back from Iraq, and he gives his opinion on what the government should do for him and his other comrades who returned from war zones.
"Losing Ground" An update on how human engineering projects are destroying the coastlines and wetlands of the Gulf Coast, which helped lead to a great deal of devestation after Hurricane Katrina."The Hobart Shakespearian" An interview with Rafe Esquith, a teacher in one of the poorest schools in Los Angeles who uses Shakespeare, other great literature, and baseball to get through to his students and make them love learning.
NOW reports from the devestated Mississippi Coast about what has been happening since Hurrucane Katrina. This includes an interview with New Orleans Times-Picayune editor Jim Amoss.
This special one hour edition of NOW is a town hall style meeting where Lousiana residents discuss their plight and frustrations over the government response to Hurricane Katrina and what they feel needs to be done to get their lives back on track.
Management problems in FEMA helped contribute to the many failures to properly respond to Hurricane Katrina.
"Spin Cycle" A look at the Plame CIA leak, Scooter Libby's resignation, and how all of this was affected by and affects journalism."Christine Todd Whitman" The Republican and former New Jersey govenor talks about how the events of the day, including the Plame case and Harriet Miers' pulling out of the search for a Supreme Court Justice is affecting the Bush presidency.