Society 787 Videos
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Wynton Marsalis
Air Date 09/06/2005Wynton Marsalis talks about Hurricane Katrina and its affect on his family and his hometown New Orleans. 19:26 -
Hurricane Katrina Panel
Air Date 09/06/2005New Orleans natives share what they experienced during Hurricane Katrina. 25:38 -
Power of Hispanics in America
Air Date 08/18/2005Carolina Miranda and Bill Richardson on the power of Hispanics and the Time cover story, "25 Most Influential Hispanics in America." 15:01 -
'102 Minutes'
Air Date 08/16/2005Former FDNY commissioner Thomas Von Essen and journalist Jim Dwyer share their book, "102 Minutes," about the emergency response on 9/11. 20:54 -
Olivier Roy
Air Date 07/25/2005Professor Olivier Roy shares his latest book, "Globalized Islam: The Search for a New Ummah." 30:51 -
Larry Kramer
Air Date 07/19/2005Gay rights activist Larry Kramer shares his latest book, "The Tragedy of Today's Gays." 19:44 -
Stanley Crouch
Air Date 07/15/2005Essayist and author Stanley Crouch criticizes rap music as "neo-minstrelsy." 17:27 -
David Rockefeller
Air Date 06/10/2005In honor of David Rockefeller's 90th birthday, Charlie presents excerpts from several conversations over the years. 24:39 -
Sheldon Silver
Air Date 05/26/2005Sheldon Silver discusses the need for revitalization of downtown instead of focusing on a West-side Stadium. 23:04 -
Jeffrey Sachs
Air Date 05/09/2005Jeffrey Sachs explores global poverty in his book, "The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities of Our Time." 17:56 -
Elliot Greenebaum
Air Date 04/29/2005Writer and director Elliot Greenebaum on his docudrama "Assisted Living." 15:59 -
Remembering Johnnie Cochran
Air Date 03/31/2005Charlie remembers defense attorney Johnnie Cochran with clips from past appearances. 11:23 -
Mahmood Mamdani
Air Date 03/08/2005Mahmood Mamdani reflects on 9/11, the Iraq War, and the perception of Islam. 22:47 -
Jason DeParle
Air Date 03/03/2005Senior Writer for The New York Times Jason DeParle shares his book, "American Dream" about welfare and opportunity in America. 13:11 -
David Granger
Air Date 03/03/2005Esquire's editor in chief David Granger on reinventing the spirit of the magazine to be more relevant to men's issues. 18:06 -
Malcolm Gladwell
Air Date 02/01/2005Malcolm Gladwell examines our instincts in his book, "Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking." 19:43 -
Jared Diamond
Air Date 01/24/2005Jared Diamond introduces his book "Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed." 20:09 -
The Science of Happiness
Air Date 01/10/2005A panel of experts discuss the nature of happiness and how it affects all aspects of our lives. 23:37 -
Jim Wooten
Air Date 01/07/2005Journalist Jim Wooten introduces his book, "We Are All the Same," about a young African boy living with AIDS. 15:41 -
Jan Egeland
Air Date 01/03/2005UN Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs, Jan Egeland, on the Indian Ocean tsunami relief effort. 16:50 -
Senator Bill Frist
Air Date 01/03/2005Senator Bill Frist on what he hopes to accomplish during his upcoming trip to regions in East Asia devastated by the tsunami. 11:59 -
Michael Elliott
Air Date 01/03/2005Michael Elliott, editor of Time International, shares what he experienced during the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster. 05:29 -
'The Woodsman'
Air Date 12/30/2004Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, and Nicole Kassell discuss their film, "The Woodsman," about a convicted sex offender integrating back into society. 11:49 -
Tom Ford
Air Date 10/20/2004Fashion designer Tom Ford discusses his departure from Gucci and his interest in the film industry. 24:47 -
Stanley Nelson
Air Date 06/30/2004Documentary filmmaker Stanley Nelson shares his new film about Martha's Vineyard, "A Place of Our Own." 11:24 -
Geoffrey Canada
Air Date 06/22/2004Geoffrey Canada, president and C.E.O. of Harlem Children's Zone, on the work he does and the kids he works with. 18:31 -
Unlearning Intolerance
Air Date 06/22/2004Elie Wiesel and a panel of experts discuss "Unlearning Intolerance," the first U.N. conference on antisemitism. 19:39 -
Edgar Bronfman, Sr.
Air Date 06/17/2004Former C.E.O. of Seagram Co. Edgar Bronfman, Sr. examines the rise of antisemitism in Europe. 18:36 -
Japan's Cultural Evolution
Air Date 03/31/2004Scholars explore the evolution of Japanese culture and identity, and its intersection with American culture. 17:00 -
Iraq One Year Later
Air Date 03/16/2004Reporters from Time magazine and ABC News examine the change and improvements of life in Iraq one year after the war. 31:31 -
'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy'
Air Date 02/18/2004The "Fab Five" on style, straight men, and their show. 18:16 -
Kevin Klose
Air Date 02/13/2004President and C.E.O. of NPR Kevin Klose on the history of the station and its importance around the world. 20:24 -
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Air Date 01/26/2004Author Henry Louis Gates, Jr., discusses his book about race and ethnicity in America in the 21st century. 19:54 -
'The L Word'
Air Date 01/23/2004The creator and three of the stars of "The L Word" discuss the show and its portrayal of lesbian lives. 17:43 -
Gay Talese
Air Date 01/23/2004Gay Talese discusses following his characters for many years and allowing them to inspire, and sometimes take over, his writing. 34:13 -
Reverend Al Sharpton
Air Date 01/14/2004Reverend Al Sharpton discusses race in the Democratic party and his presidential candidacy. 08:58 -
WTC Site Design
Air Date 12/22/2003Herbert Muschamp, Terence Riley, and William Neuman analyze the final design for the Freedom Tower. 37:29 -
Nicholas Kristof
Air Date 12/01/2003New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof discusses the AIDS epidemic, which continues to infect 5 million people a year. 06:03 -
Martin Rees
Air Date 11/28/2003Astronomer Martin Rees talks about the beginnings of the universe, the likelihood that humans will go to Mars, and the imminent risks of planetary... 26:22 -
Russell Simmons
Air Date 07/16/2003C.E.O. of Rush Communications Russell Simmons explains his shift from music to politics and philanthropy. 23:52 -
Candace Bushnell
Air Date 07/16/2003Candace Bushnell on her book, "Trading Up" which continues the story of her character Janey Wilcox, an aging supermodel. 09:15 -
Andrew Jarecki
Air Date 06/24/2003Andrew Jarecki on his film, "Capturing the Friedmans," in which he explores the investigation of Arnold and Jesse Friedman for child molestation. 18:23 -
Jane Juska
Air Date 05/26/2003Author Jane Juska talks about her new book, "A Round-Heeled Woman." 11:06 -
'Love and Diane'
Air Date 05/19/2003Filmmaker Jennifer Dworkin and recovering addict Diane Hazzard talk about their film, "Love and Diane." 20:30 -
Manning Marable
Air Date 04/21/2003Historian Manning Marable introduces his book, "The Great Wells of Democracy: The Meaning of Race in American Life." 14:10 -
Matilda Cuomo
Air Date 04/18/2003Matilda Cuomo, former first lady of New York, explains the founding of Mentoring USA and presents her new book. 13:36 -
Remembering Senator Moynihan
Air Date 03/27/2003To remember Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, we rebroadcast a segment from Moynihan's 1994 interview. 06:48 -
Ground Zero Design
Air Date 03/03/2003New York Times' Herbert Muschamp and Edward Wyatt on the decision to have Daniel Libeskind design Ground Zero. 21:10 -
Albina du Boisrouvray
Air Date 12/03/2002As the AIDS epidemic enters its third decade, Countess Albina du Boisrouvray reflects on her work to fight the epidemic. 17:11 -
Elie Wiesel
Air Date 11/27/2002Elie Wiesel talks about the Holocaust and terrorism and shares his books, "The Judgement" and "After the Darkness: Reflections on the Holocaust." 20:56 -
'War Torn'
Air Date 11/27/2002Three female journalists recall their struggle to cover the Vietnam War in "War Torn." 18:23 -
Michael Moore
Air Date 10/08/2002Filmmaker Michael Moore shares his movie about America's gun obsession, "Bowling for Columbine." 23:25 -
Senator Bob Graham
Air Date 09/18/2002Senator Bob Graham provides an update about the newly released report about intelligence received prior to 9/11. 10:31 -
Elvis: 25 Years Later
Air Date 08/16/2002Twenty-five years after his death, critics Ernst Jorgensen and Anthony DeCurtis discuss Elvis Presley's place in history. 21:25 -
Patrick McMullan
Air Date 08/14/2002Photographer Patrick McMullan discusses his career taking photos of celebrities and socialites at parties. 18:16 -
Discussion of Anti-Semitism
Air Date 07/12/2002A conversation about anti-semitism in America and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East. 29:16 -
Organized Crime in America
Air Date 06/12/2002Guest host John Miller joins Selwyn Raab and Abraham Abramovsky analyze John Gotti and the state of organized crime today. 16:36 -
David Halberstam
Air Date 06/05/2002David Halberstam talks about “Firehouse,” the story of a Manhattan engine and ladder company that lost twelve men on 9/11. 10:20 -
Biotechnology
Air Date 06/03/2002Biophysicists Francis Fukuyama and Gregory Stock debate the pros and cons of biotechnology. 18:40 -
Race in America
Air Date 04/01/2002Authors Glenn C. Loury and Ellis Cose examine the issues surrounding race and opportunity in America. 15:19