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PBS (US)
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2018-03-30
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S1E14 - What If Protesting Was Illegal?
1 in 5 Americans have participated in a protest since 2016. Protests have dominated national news headlines for the last few years, but what if these protests were illegal? Toussaint talks to Alicia Garza the cofounder of Black Lives Matter on whether or not protesting can go too far. He also meets with local lawmakers of a bill that would increase penalties for protesting on highways.
Air Date: 06 Aug 2019 11:00 (CDT)
S1E15 - Should Shelter Be a Right?
In Maslow's hierarchy of needs he lists shelter at the base of the pyramid making it one of the few things most essential for survival. Today over half a million people live without permanent shelter across the United States. If we were founding our country today, would we ensure life, liberty, and shelter for all citizens? Toussaint visits a Minneapolis shelter to find out more.
Air Date: 28 Aug 2019 11:00 (CDT)
S1E16 - Do We Elect Narcissistic Leaders?
A study finds that politicians score higher than other professionals on the Narcissistic Personality Inventory, with a spike in characteristics like superiority, arrogance, and entitlement. Do we reward these characteristics with the way we vote? What would happen if we selected our leaders randomly, like we select our jurors for jury duty?
Air Date: 25 Sep 2019 11:00 (CDT)