Society 787 Videos
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Gender: Nature vs. Nurture
Air Date 05/20/1992Biologist Anne Fausto-Sterling and others debate whether the differences between men and women are biological or cultural. 15:07 -
Reverend Al Sharpton
Air Date 05/18/1992Reverend Al Sharpton refutes his reputation as a "troublemaker" and describes his constituency and political ideals. 22:57 -
Susan Lederman
Air Date 05/14/1992League of Women Voters President Susan Lederman defends the league as a non-partisan organization and explains their political mission. 11:28 -
Charles Kaiser
Air Date 05/14/1992Charles Kaiser discusses FEMA analyst Jerald Johnson, who was pressured by management to name homosexuals in the company. 10:57 -
Multiculturalism
Air Date 05/13/1992Professors Arthur Schlesinger and Cornel West debate the definition of "multiculturalism" in the context of American society. 43:52 -
Christopher Cerf
Air Date 05/11/1992Author Christopher Cerf shares his new book, "The Official Politically Correct Dictionary and Handbook." 06:12 -
Bill Lynch
Air Date 05/07/1992NYC Deputy Mayor Bill Lynch reflects on the city's peaceful response to the Rodney King beating and the need for greater funding for social services. 15:12 -
Rodney King Verdict
Air Date 04/30/1992A panel considers the acquittal of the four policemen who beat Rodney King. 37:24 -
Rodney King Verdict
Air Date 04/29/1992Defense attorneys and civil liberties activists examine the King verdict, with an update by phone from the streets of L.A. 31:24 -
Lodz Ghetto Panel
Air Date 04/28/1992A panel discusses the events surrounding the creation and liquidation of the Lodz Ghetto. 21:51 -
Modern Slavery Continues
Air Date 04/28/1992Newsweek reporters Tom Masland and Rod Nordland share their investigation of modern slavery throughout the Caribbean, India, and Africa. 10:38 -
Emily Lloyd
Air Date 04/27/1992NYC commissioner of sanitation Emily Lloyd explains the challenges she is facing in attempting to bring a recycling program to the city. 06:02 -
Marilyn French
Air Date 04/24/1992Author Marilyn French elucidates her feminist perspective, as expressed in her book "The War Against Women." 21:37 -
Robert L. Johnson
Air Date 04/24/1992Robert L. Johnson, president and founder of BET, reflects on black America and the future of broadcast media. 15:08 -
Bill Bradley
Air Date 04/23/1992Senator Bill Bradley on not running for president and the importance of discussing race issues in America's inner cities. 20:41 -
'In Our Defense'
Air Date 04/17/1992Attorneys Caroline Kennedy and Ellen Alderman introduce their book "In Our Defense: The Bill of Rights in Action." 13:40 -
Studs Terkel
Air Date 04/16/1992Author Studs Terkel on his book "Race: How Blacks and Whites Think and Feel About the American Obsession." 15:37 -
A Concierge's Work
Air Date 04/03/1992Concierges from New York hotels discuss what they do on a daily basis. 13:27 -
Derrick Bell
Air Date 03/27/1992Derrick Bell of New York University asserts that, despite the Civil Rights movement, racism is a permanent aspect of our society. 23:57 -
AIDS and the Theatre, Pt. 1
Air Date 03/05/199216:09 -
Gloria Steinem
Air Date 02/24/1992Gloria Steinem introduces her latest book, "Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem." 14:06 -
100th Episode
Air Date 02/24/1992On the 100th episode, Charles shares a few memorable moments that reflect the spirit of the show. 07:16 -
Ivory Trade Ban
Air Date 02/21/1992A discussion about the ivory trade ban and how to save the African elephant with wildlife conservation experts. 13:02 -
Bill Tatum
Air Date 02/21/1992On the 37th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, Bill Tatum remembers the civil rights leader and his legacy. 06:37 -
Nan Robertson
Air Date 02/20/1992Nan Robertson shares her book, "The Girls in the Balcony: Women, Men, and The New York Times." 06:02 -
'Love in Black and White,' Pt. 1
Air Date 02/17/1992Mark and Gail Mathabane talk about their marriage and their book, 'Love in Black and White.' 08:15 -
Peterson Zah
Air Date 02/13/1992Peterson Zah, president of the Navajo Nation, talks about the challenges facing his people. 06:24 -
Women and Politics '92
Air Date 02/13/1992Ruth Mandel, Linda Chavez, and Melodie Bahan debate the issues of women's rights and representation, and their relevance during the 1992... 19:23 -
Francis Fukuyama
Air Date 02/11/1992Political scientist Francis Fukuyama describes his book, "The End of History and the Last Man." 21:11 -
Roscoe Brown
Air Date 02/10/1992Roscoe Brown, president of Bronx Community College, talks about the loss of Alex Haley. 05:46 -
Bill Moyers
Air Date 02/04/1992Bill Moyers describes his latest TV project, "Hate on Trial," which documents the trial of white supremacists Tom and John Metzger. 19:42 -
Welfare Reform
Air Date 01/24/1992A panel of experts debates the impact of poverty and the welfare system on families and children. 18:36 -
Peter Maas
Air Date 01/22/1992Best selling author Peter Maas discusses America's fascination with betting on football. 08:02 -
Roe v. Wade
Air Date 01/21/1992A panel of experts debate the Supreme Court's decision to review Pennsylvania's strict abortion laws and if it might affect Roe v. Wade. 18:57 -
Round-the-World Motorcycle Trip, Pt. 1
Air Date 01/14/1992Private investor Jim Rogers and his companion Tabitha Estabrook describe their round-the-world motorcycle trip. 09:23 -
Jim Dwyer
Air Date 01/10/1992Author and Newsday columnist Jim Dwyer introduces his book about the New York City subway system, "Subway Lives." 13:02 -
Doug E. Fresh
Air Date 01/02/1992Doug E. Fresh describes what he witnessed at the infamous trampling incident at a CCNY charity basketball game. 06:25 -
Rap Music and Violence
Air Date 01/02/1992Journalists Scott Poulson-Bryant and Jon Shecter debate the connection between rap music and violence. 16:10 -
The Year in Women '91
Air Date 12/27/1991Susan Brownmiller, Geraldine Ferraro, Betsy Hart, and Marcia Ann Gillespie on a year of challenges and triumphs for women's rights. 28:44 -
Childhood Poverty
Air Date 12/18/1991A panel of people who work to end childhood poverty with different charities share their individual work and foundations. 11:24 -
Alice Vachss
Air Date 12/12/1991Alice Vachss on the William Kennedy Smith trial. 10:48 -
William Kennedy Smith Trial
Air Date 12/09/1991A panel of attorneys discuss the rape trial against William Kennedy Smith and the challenges of proving date rape. 17:00 -
Child Welfare Services
Air Date 12/03/1991A discussion about domestic abuse in America and what can be done to stop it with Judge Frank Torres and others. 23:56 -
Nancy Friday
Air Date 12/03/1991Author Nancy Friday discusses her latest book, "Women on Top: How Real Life Has Changed Women’s Sexual Fantasies." 09:01 -
Not in My Backyard, Pt. 1
Air Date 12/02/1991A debate on New York City Mayor David Dinkins' controversial plan to create housing for homeless persons. 09:07 -
Not in My Backyard, Pt. 1
Air Date 12/02/1991A debate on New York City Mayor David Dinkins' controversial plan to create housing for homeless persons. 09:07 -
Not in My Backyard, Pt. 2
Air Date 12/02/1991Jack Newfield and Ronnie Eldridge join Charlie, Myrtle Whitmore, and Sherletta McCaskill to continue a homelessness discussion. 07:24 -
W. K. Smith Trial
Air Date 12/02/1991Defense attorneys Jack Litman, David Lewis, and Ira London comment on the rape trial of William Kennedy Smith. 17:13 -
Not in My Backyard, Pt. 2
Air Date 12/02/1991Jack Newfield and Ronnie Eldridge join Charlie, Myrtle Whitmore, and Sherletta McCaskill to continue a homelessness discussion. 07:24 -
W. K. Smith Trial
Air Date 12/02/1991Defense attorneys Jack Litman, David Lewis, and Ira London comment on the rape trial of William Kennedy Smith. 17:10 -
'Going Strong'
Air Date 11/28/1991Actor Kitty Carlisle Hart, author Quentin Crisp, Paul O'Dwyer of the U.N., and photographer Pat York on "Going Strong." 22:39 -
Pat York
Air Date 11/28/1991Photographer Pat York on her book, "Going Strong," which contains interviews with senior citizens doing exactly that. 10:44 -
David Duke Candidacy
Air Date 11/14/1991A panel discussion about white nationalist and former KKK leader David Duke's candidacy for Louisiana governor. 26:43 -
The New Paradigm
Air Date 11/13/1991Assistant to President Bush James Pinkerton and others break down the Bush administration's "New Paradigm." 19:03 -
AIDS Causation Debate
Air Date 11/12/1991Biologist Mathilde Krim, Dr. Joseph Sonnabend, activist Gregg Gonsalves, and journalist Celia Farber debate the causes of AIDS. 17:45 -
Liz Smith
Air Date 10/30/1991Gossip columnist Liz Smith gives insight into Elizabeth Taylor's wedding, Donald Trump's failed marriage, and what sets Madonna apart. 14:56 -
Homelessness Panel, Pt. 1
Air Date 10/28/1991Sherletta McCaskill, Andre Rosario, William Davis, and James Levin describe the experience of being homeless. 16:21 -
Homelessness Panel, Pt. 2
Air Date 10/28/1991Bill Bratton and Kim Hopper on removing the homeless from city subways. 16:26 -
Cornel West
Air Date 10/10/1991Cornel West on race and the sexual harassment charges against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. 25:23 -
Clarence Thomas Hearing
Air Date 10/08/1991Attorneys Judith Vladeck and Gloria E.A. Toote debate the legal issues in the Clarence Thomas sexual harassment case. 17:04