How often does a great story dominate the headlines, only to be dropped from the news cycle? How often do journalists tell us of a looming danger or important discovery – only to move quickly to the next new thing? What really happened? How did these events change us? And what are the lingering consequences that may affect our society to this day? These are the questions we are answering at Retro Report, an innovative documentary news organization launched in 2013 as a timely online counterweight to today's 24/7 news cycle. Combining documentary techniques with shoe-leather reporting, we peel back the layers of some of the most perplexing news stories of our past with the goal of encouraging the public to think more critically about current events and the media. Retro Report is founded on the conviction that without a smart, engaging and forward-looking review of these high-profile events – and the news coverage surrounding them – we have wasted an opportunity to understand the lessons of history. The accelerating information age makes reversing this trend only more crucial. With journalistic success increasingly measured in page views, retweets and Facebook likes, there is dwindling interest or ability among news organizations to follow up on the stories they cover. Complicating matters, the first draft of history can be wrong. When news organizations fail to invest the time and money required to correct the record or provide context around what really happened, myth can replace truth. The results are policy decisions and cultural trends built on error, misunderstanding or flat-out lies. Retro Report is there to pick up the story after everyone has moved on, connecting the dots from yesterday to today, correcting the record and providing a permanent living library where viewers can gain new insight into the events that shaped their lives.
Mission: Combining documentary techniques with shoe-leather reporting, we peel back the layers of some of the most perplexing news stories of our past with the goal of encouraging the public to think more critically about current events and the media.
For many boxers, once the punches stop, the real fight starts. Here, we meet two fighters who remain sidelined years after leaving the ring. @ring10ny
We also explored the danger of concussions in football and whether there are lessons to be learned from the fate of boxing. https://youtu.be/u1nRAkPipnE
During the impeachment hearing today Rep. Devin Nunes tried to get Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman to reveal the identity of the whistleblower. So far we don't know his identity, but the story of Thomas Drake gives us an idea of what may be in store for him. #whistleblower #impeachment #impeachmenthearings
https://youtu.be/vaFH12GlEW0
A new drug is being developed to help people with dwarfism grow taller. Some see it as a win, while others believes dwarfism should be celebrated rather than fixed. (via STAT)
We explored this concept as it pertains to prenatal genetic screening -- highlighting the question of what's “a disease” versus “a difference.” https://www.retroreport.org/video/genetic-screening-controlling-heredity/
With every new advance in prenatal genetic screening, the ability to prevent suffering has also sparked difficult questions about what should count as “a disease” versus “a difference,” and whether we’re in danger of wiping out certain segments of the population. This story was produced in...
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Retro Report producer Matt Spolar was thrilled to join (L-R) former NBA star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, 2019 Pan American Games gold medalist and activist Gwendolyn Berry, and Penn State Assistant Professor of History Amira Rose Davis for the latest in WVIA-TV (Scranton) and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania's Conversations for the Common Good series. The event—Sports, Race and Protest: A Community Conversation—also featured a screening of the Retro Report on PBS piece “Athletes vs. Injustice: Protests in Sports”.
Watch the story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOknbaklMHg
Check out our latest mini doc! When it comes to the future of self-driving cars, how do we code driverless technology to predict human's behavior in the streets?
The Trump Administration is suing Gilead, a manufacturer of H.I.V.-prevention drugs, for earning billions off of taxpayer research without paying royalties.
We recently looked at AIDS, from Ryan White on through to today's silent epidemic. #RetroReportPBS
https://youtu.be/z6Anrlva1HI
Rates of H.I.V. infection have fallen in many places, but the AIDS crisis persists in some parts of the country. What can be learned from history – and speci...
LSD has typically been associated with 1960s counterculture, but it was being studied as a treatment in psychiatry long before it hit the streets.
Today, psychedelic drugs are back in the lab, providing hope for people who suffer from anxiety, depression, and even addiction.
Catch up on full episodes of Retro Report on PBS at pbs.org/retroreport. #RetroReportPBS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVYL7rklDL8
LSD has long been associated with 1960s counterculture. Today, psychedelic drugs are back in the lab, providing hope for people who suffer from anxiety, depr...
Today, women in the military are driving tanks, firing mortars and leading infantry soldiers into battle. They can join the ranks of the Army Rangers, Green Berets, Navy SEALS, and more roles previously open only to men. Much of the credit for this progress goes to one officer, Paula Coughlin, who launched a campaign to change military culture after a sexual assault scandal at the 1991 Tailhook convention rocked the Navy.
A story from #RetroReportPBS.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RftOdLnQQI
After a sexual assault scandal at the Tailhook convention rocked the Navy in 1991, one female officer, Paula Coughlin, launched a campaign to change military...
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Last Friday, our fact-checker, Joseph Hogan, spoke at WNET about our unique fact-checking process, how facts can help stop the spread of myths and why some statistics go viral despite their inaccuracies. (One pretty incredible example of this is a 1986 Newsweek cover story that stated it was more likely for white, college-educated women in their 40s to get killed by a terrorist than get married!!!)
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As concussions plague football, are there lessons from earlier concerns about boxing?
Stream full episodes or individual stories of Retro Report on PBS on pbs.org/retroreport or the PBS Video app. #RetroReportPBS
A decades-old battle is re-emerging over how sex is presented in the classroom. Stream or watch all 8 episodes of Retro Report now on the PBS Video app: https://to.pbs.org/2qF91Wd
Apple TV+ hits today, in the next escalation of the "Streaming Wars" that are shaking up the entertainment industry—and our methods of consuming content. The explosion of Netflix is often credited with this paradigm shift, but it really traces back to an infamous file-sharing software from two decades ago that college kids used to download Blink-182 albums: Napster.
https://www.retroreport.org/video/napster-culture-of-free/
After Napster, many consumers got used to entertainment on demand. There was no turning back.
Thanks to everyone who tuned in on Mondays and Tuesdays over the last four weeks to explore the history behind the headlines with us. We're so grateful to PBS for allowing us to bring the Retro Report mission to their stations. And a big shoutout to our hosts Celeste Headlee and Masud Olufani for steering each episode along, as well as the great Andy Borowitz for capping off each episode with some historical humor.
If you missed any of the show, catch up at pbs.org/retroreport or the PBS Video app.
You can also head to retroreport.org and the Retro YouTube channel for individual stories, Andy's Now It All Makes Sense segments, bonus clips, and more! #RetroReportPBS
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Retro’s Kyra Darnton and Matt Spolar stopped by Viacom to talk about our story on how Napster disrupted the music industry and shaped how we consume entertainment today. They also introduced our Instagram story collaboration with @ReLive.it on Joel Tenenbaum, who was sued by the Recording Industry Association of America for sharing music files in the early 2000s. Head over to the @ReLive.it Instagram page to see how Joel’s saga unfolded, and look out for the piece on our IG (@retroreport) in the coming days.
Check out the season finale of Retro Report on PBS tonight at 9/8c for the full story on the evolution of streaming—from Napster to Netflix. #RetroReportPBS
On tonight's SEASON FINALE(!) of Retro Report on PBS:
A decades-old battle over how sex is taught in schools. Why states are reconsidering life sentences of people convicted as juveniles. How the AIDS crisis is still affecting some parts of the country. And, Napster shook up the record industry and shaped how we consume entertainment in the streaming era. Plus, Andy Borowitz tackles bullying on TV.
Tune in at 9/8c or stream on pbs.org/retroreport. #RetroReportPBS
On TONIGHT'S ALL NEW Retro Report on PBS:
How current immigration controversies echo past anti-immigration backlash, a misunderstood lawsuit over McDonald’s coffee, the origins of Special Ops forces, and the regrettable decisions that led to the Challenger disaster. Plus, Andy Borowitz examines Anita Bryant’s unintended influence.
Join us to explore the history behind the headlines at 9/8c or stream at pbs.org/retroreport or the PBS Video app. #RetroReportPBS
In the latest Retro Report newsletter,
-Clyde Haberman writes on the grim legacy of lead exposure and why it still affects so many children today.
-Andy Borowitz investigates why America’s water supply seems to keep bursting into flames
-A Daily Show producer on bringing comedy to Retro (thanks, Sara!)
-A sneak peek of episode 7 of #RetroReportPBS (Tune in Monday at 9/8c!)
-Retro Report Recommends for your weekend historical context
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From the latest #RetroReportPBS: As concussions plague football, are there lessons from earlier concerns about boxing?
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From the latest #RetroReportPBS: As concussions plague football, are there lessons from earlier concerns about boxing?
Stream or watch full episodes o Retro Report on PBS on pbs.org/retroreport or the PBS Video app.
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Tonight on Retro Report on PBS, revisit the life and legacy of David Vetter, aka “the boy in the bubble”, and his story’s impact on how newborns today are tested for rare genetic and immune disorders that might not be apparent at birth. #RetroReportPBS
In his latest Now It All Makes Sense, Andy Borowitz looks at his hometown of Cleveland's Cuyahoga River to investigate why America’s water supply seems to keep bursting into flames. #RetroReportPBS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLm4lUC2qw0&list=PLKB8zkQFlMyKFF0LwIY4NGEMsR7pEzZZV
New Yorker magazine humorist Andy Borowitz investigates why America’s water supply seems to keep bursting into flames. His recurring #NowItAllMakesSense segm...
Check out this sneak peek for tonight's Retro Report on PBS. Tune in at 9/8c or stream at pbs.org/retroreport. #RetroReportPBS
We're so thrilled that our video, "Future of Gaming," released in collaboration with Quartz won the RTDNA award for best Feature Reporting!
Check out the award-winning piece and the rest of our What Happens Next series here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyNnwtDMO40&list=PLKB8zkQFlMyIEJM3P_WBLB-RLhTKKleCg
In this story from our new show,"Retro Report on PBS," we explore why crime witnesses fail to intervene, also known as the bystander effect.
Catch more episodes Mondays and Tuesdays at 9pm throughout the month of October. Stream or watch full episodes now on the PBS Video app! #RetroReportPBS
We're so thrilled that "Future of Gaming," released in collaboration with Quartz and produced by Jacob Templin and Erik German, won the RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Award for best Feature Reporting!
Check out the award winning piece here: https://youtu.be/lyNnwtDMO40
Gaming is the world's most dominant form of entertainment, and developers increasingly track player behavior to tailor experiences to keep users playing long...
Stream the latest episode of Retro Report on PBS! We look at presidents and the press, the origins of vaccine anxiety, a baseball player who paved the way for modern free agency, and America's unintended wild horse problem. Plus, Andy Borowitz on political "apologies".
Head to the link below or the PBS Video App to watch.
https://www.pbs.org/video/retro-report-on-pbs-season-1-episode-4-full/
Presidents vs. press; measles cases soar; free agency; wild horses, “apologies.”
Coming up TONIGHT on an all-new Retro Report on PBS:
President Trump is taking on the press with a time-tested strategy, the latest measles outbreak, a history of free agency in sports, and the consequences of a law meant to save wild horses. Plus, Andy Borowitz takes on the no-apology apology for his Now It All Makes Sense segment.
Join us at 9/8c or stream at pbs.org/retroreport! #RetroReportPBS
TONIGHT on Retro Report on PBS: Why don't more people intervene when they encounter violence live-streaming online? We look back on a decades-old murder than can shed light on what social scientists call the "bystander effect".
Join us for the full story at 9/8c or stream at pbs.org/retroreport
#RetroReportPBS
The story of the murder of Kitty Genovese is told by author Catherine Pelonero.
TONIGHT on an all-new Retro Report on PBS:
How a decades-old murder can shed light on the way we react to violence on the internet. The surprising ways LSD is upending modern medicine. The story of a naval officer who transformed the U.S. military. A trash barge’s meandering voyage that persuaded us to recycle. Plus, Andy Borowitz on moon hoax theorists.
Tune in at 9/8c or stream at pbs.org/retroreport. #RetroReportPBS
California is ending its use of private prisons and privately-run immigration detention facilities.
Here we look at how for profit prisons began and why, despite their mixed record, private prisons are overseeing the majority of undocumented migrants:
https://www.retroreport.org/video/for-private-prisons-detaining-immigrants-is-big-business/
An inmate population surge in the 1980s led to the growth of for-profit prisons. Today, despite their mixed record, private prison companies are overseeing the vast majority of undocumented migrants.
At CNN’s Equality Town Hall on Thursday, a transgender woman named Blossom made an impromptu, passionate speech about the challenges still facing black transgender Americans. “Black transgender women are dying, our lives matter," she said. Per Human Rights Campaign, 2019 has already seen at least 19 transgender people fatally shot or killed.
In our report on the ongoing fight for equality for transgender people and the pioneers of the movement, we talked to Lourdes Ashley Hunter, executive director of Trans Women of Color Collective, about the struggles transgender people of color still face: “The community that I work for is wondering how they’re going to eat tonight, wondering if they’re going to have health coverage, wondering if they’re even going to make it back to the shelter where they’re staying”.
Watch the full story here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFeppBeDgvU
Transgender issues today are rooted in a decades-long struggle for equal rights that took shape in the 1960s, and included a little-known uprising at Gene Co...
Colin #Kaepernick’s reps said Thursday they’ve received “little to no response” from #NFL teams in signing or working out the former 49ers QB. The statement comes after the Pittsburgh #Steelers became the latest team this season to see a quarterback go down (in their case, two), and now plan to start an undrafted rookie on Sunday. In a #RetroReportPBS excerpt, @newyorkermag’s Jelani Cobb explains how, for black athletes protesting injustice, dissent has often been equated with disloyalty. Hit the link in bio for the full story on athletes speaking out against injustice. Do you think Colin Kaepernick will get another shot in the NFL?
Colin Kaepernick’s representatives put out a statement Thursday saying they’ve received “little to no response” from NFL teams in the former 49er. The statement came after the Pittsburgh Steelers became the latest team to see a QB go down this season (in their case, two), and now plan to start an undrafted rookie on Sunday.
We talked to the man, Harry Edwards, who advised Kaepernick before he began protesting injustice during the national anthem, and traced how the actions of Kaepernick and others are the latest in a long history of athletes speaking out and sports and politics colliding.
Do you think Kaepernick will get another shot in the NFL?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOknbaklMHg
When NFL players, starting with Colin Kaepernick, took a knee during the national anthem to protest police mistreatment of African-Americans, their actions i...
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For many boxers, once the punches stop, the real fight starts. Here, we meet two fighters who remain sidelined years after leaving the ring. @ring10ny We also explored the danger of concussions in football and whether there are lessons to be learned from the fate of boxing. https://youtu.be/u1nRAkPipnE
During the impeachment hearing today Rep. Devin Nunes tried to get Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman to reveal the identity of the whistleblower. So far we don't know his identity, but the story of Thomas Drake gives us an idea of what may be in store for him. #whistleblower #impeachment #impeachmenthearings https://youtu.be/vaFH12GlEW0
Check out our latest mini doc! When it comes to the future of self-driving cars, how do we code driverless technology to predict human's behavior in the streets?
As concussions plague football, are there lessons from earlier concerns about boxing? Stream full episodes or individual stories of Retro Report on PBS on pbs.org/retroreport or the PBS Video app. #RetroReportPBS
A decades-old battle is re-emerging over how sex is presented in the classroom. Stream or watch all 8 episodes of Retro Report now on the PBS Video app: https://to.pbs.org/2qF91Wd
On tonight's SEASON FINALE(!) of Retro Report on PBS: A decades-old battle over how sex is taught in schools. Why states are reconsidering life sentences of people convicted as juveniles. How the AIDS crisis is still affecting some parts of the country. And, Napster shook up the record industry and shaped how we consume entertainment in the streaming era. Plus, Andy Borowitz tackles bullying on TV. Tune in at 9/8c or stream on pbs.org/retroreport. #RetroReportPBS
On TONIGHT'S ALL NEW Retro Report on PBS: How current immigration controversies echo past anti-immigration backlash, a misunderstood lawsuit over McDonald’s coffee, the origins of Special Ops forces, and the regrettable decisions that led to the Challenger disaster. Plus, Andy Borowitz examines Anita Bryant’s unintended influence. Join us to explore the history behind the headlines at 9/8c or stream at pbs.org/retroreport or the PBS Video app. #RetroReportPBS
Retro Report on PBS returns on Monday! We’re looking at how current immigration controversies echo past anti-immigration backlash, a misunderstood lawsuit over McDonald’s coffee, the origin of Special Ops forces, and the regrettable decisions that led to the Challenger disaster. Plus, Andy Borowitz examines Anita Bryant’s unintended influence. Explore the history behind the headlines with us on PBS at 9/8c or stream at pbs.org/retroreport or the PBS Video app. #RetroReportPBS
From the latest #RetroReportPBS: As concussions plague football, are there lessons from earlier concerns about boxing? Stream or watch full episodes o Retro Report on PBS on pbs.org/retroreport or the PBS Video app.
From the latest #RetroReportPBS: As concussions plague football, are there lessons from earlier concerns about boxing? Stream or watch full episodes o Retro Report on PBS on pbs.org/retroreport or the PBS Video app.
Tonight on Retro Report on PBS, revisit the life and legacy of David Vetter, aka “the boy in the bubble”, and his story’s impact on how newborns today are tested for rare genetic and immune disorders that might not be apparent at birth. #RetroReportPBS
On tonight’s all-new Retro Report on PBS: A new approach to reducing poverty has its roots in a 1970's public housing experiment. How the fate of boxing could tell us about the future of football. The surprising medical legacy of David Vetter, the “boy in the bubble.” And, what happened to overpopulation fears that arose in the 1960s? Finally, Andy Borowitz's looks at Space Force for his latest Now It All Makes Sense segment. Join us at 9/8c or stream at pbs.org/retroreport. #RetroReportPBS
Check out this sneak peek for tonight's Retro Report on PBS. Tune in at 9/8c or stream at pbs.org/retroreport. #RetroReportPBS
In this story from our new show,"Retro Report on PBS," we explore why crime witnesses fail to intervene, also known as the bystander effect. Catch more episodes Mondays and Tuesdays at 9pm throughout the month of October. Stream or watch full episodes now on the PBS Video app! #RetroReportPBS
Coming up TONIGHT on an all-new Retro Report on PBS: President Trump is taking on the press with a time-tested strategy, the latest measles outbreak, a history of free agency in sports, and the consequences of a law meant to save wild horses. Plus, Andy Borowitz takes on the no-apology apology for his Now It All Makes Sense segment. Join us at 9/8c or stream at pbs.org/retroreport! #RetroReportPBS
TONIGHT on an all-new Retro Report on PBS: How a decades-old murder can shed light on the way we react to violence on the internet. The surprising ways LSD is upending modern medicine. The story of a naval officer who transformed the U.S. military. A trash barge’s meandering voyage that persuaded us to recycle. Plus, Andy Borowitz on moon hoax theorists. Tune in at 9/8c or stream at pbs.org/retroreport. #RetroReportPBS
Colin #Kaepernick’s reps said Thursday they’ve received “little to no response” from #NFL teams in signing or working out the former 49ers QB. The statement comes after the Pittsburgh #Steelers became the latest team this season to see a quarterback go down (in their case, two), and now plan to start an undrafted rookie on Sunday. In a #RetroReportPBS excerpt, @newyorkermag’s Jelani Cobb explains how, for black athletes protesting injustice, dissent has often been equated with disloyalty. Hit the link in bio for the full story on athletes speaking out against injustice. Do you think Colin Kaepernick will get another shot in the NFL?
Explore how the discovery of DNA evidence and an addictive game from the 1970s still affect us today when #RetroReportPBS returns tonight at 9/8c.
TONIGHT on #RetroReportPBS: we look back at a group of pioneering women who fought to break up the Wall Street boys’ club years before #MeToo. In partnership with Type Investigations. Tune in at 9/8c or stream on PBS.org or the PBS app. Read Susan Antilla's "Stark Lessons From Wall Street's #MeToo Moment https://interc.pt/2MkztM1
TONIGHT on #RetroReportPBS: When Colin Kaepernick and other N.F.L. players took a knee during the national anthem, their actions ignited an uproar over injecting politics onto the playing field. Their protest had surprising ties to the black-power salute by sprinters John Carlos and Tommie Smith at the 1968 Olympics—as well as Jackie Robinson. Tune in at 9/8c or stream at PBS.org/retroreport.
TONIGHT on #RetroReportPBS: Pythons have been wreaking havoc in the Florida Everglades for years. How did they go from household pets to unwelcome invaders? Tune in at 9/8c or stream on PBS.org
TONIGHT on #RetroReportPBS: How theories pioneered decades ago by a famed psychologist can explain social media’s power over consumers at the root of today’s “attention economy." Tune in at 9/8c or stream on PBS.org.
A first look from the team behind #RetroReportPBS, hosted by Masud Olufani and Celeste Headlee, featuring The New Yorker's Andy Borowitz with his recurring Now It All Makes Sense segment.
TONIGHT at 9/8c, join us in exploring the history behind the headlines with the series premiere of Retro Report on PBS. Tune in every Monday and Tuesday night through Oct. 29 for all new episodes, or stream at PBS.org/retroreport and our YouTube channel. #RetroReportPBS
Connect the dots between the present and the past by tracing modern issues back to their roots. Retro Report on PBS premieres THIS MONDAY at 9 ET! Tune in or stream new episodes every Monday and Tuesday all October #RetroReportPBS.
Retro Report on PBS premieres October 7th at 9PM ET! Click below to see what we're all about and make sure to tune in or stream! #RetroReportPBS And in the meantime, sign up for our newsletter for additional commentary, behind the scenes info and more: https://www.retroreport.org/join-our-mailing-list/
Burmese pythons have been wreaking havoc in the Florida Everglades for years now. Learn how these snakes went from household pets to unwelcome invaders on #RetroReportPBS, premiering Monday, Oct. 7 at 9/8c.
Retro Report on PBS is a one-hour news magazine series that offers a fresh perspective on current headlines by revealing their unknown and surprising connections to the past. Here's a sneak peek at the first episode! #RetroReportPBS
Set a reminder to watch -- and then do one better and tell all your friends to watch! Here's an excerpt of what we have coming up. Social media’s power over consumers isn't by chance — it's by design. Retro Report on PBS premieres Monday, Oct. 7 at 9/8c. #RetroReportPBS
Enjoy this short preview of our newest project! #RetroReportPBS premieres Oct. 7 at 9/8c on PBS! Sign up for our newsletter for updates on the show, bonus clips, and more exclusive content! https://www.retroreport.org/join-our-mailing-list/
Discover the surprising ties between Colin Kaepernick's protest and the silent gestures of two athletes at the 1968 Olympics on #RetroReportPBS, premiering Oct. 7 at 9/8c. Join us for new episodes and explore the history behind the headlines, Monday and Tuesday nights all October on PBS
Retro Report on PBS is less than a month away! We can’t wait to show you all what we’ve been working on and bring you the history behind the headlines. #RetroReportPBS premieres Oct. 7 at 9/8c! Sign up for Retro Report’s newsletter for updates on the TV show and more exclusive content! https://www.retroreport.org/join-our-mailing-list/
ALL NEW Retro Report! In 1948, World War II aviators risked their lives in a secret operation to smuggle weapons and planes to the Israeli military, defending the newly-created Jewish state in its first war with Arab neighbors.
The Trump administration unveiled sweeping new regulations which would allow the government to detain migrant children and families for longer periods of time—essentially sidestepping the longstanding Flores agreement. We visited a detention facility holding migrant children and talked to Carlos Holguin—who challenged the government over conditions of migrants, leading to the Flores agreement in 1997—about how it came to be, and how it’s been implemented in recent years. Watch the full Retro below or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iGnJZ7AcrU
On this day in 2003, the biggest power outage in U.S. history brought swaths of the Northeast, the Midwest and Canada to a standstill. In the days and weeks that followed, reporters and investigators raced to pinpoint the source of the outage, while larger questions swirled about the stability of the power grid in the 21st century. Today, some changes have been made, but new threats have emerged and governments and utilities are trying to determine how to best prepare for another crisis. Where were you when the blackout hit? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/REcl2Iy34hg
Criticism of video games tends to focus on their violent nature, and that notion is once again being cited as an explanation for recent mass shootings. But as we learned in our look into the future of gaming, studies haven’t proven any links between video games and violent behavior, and the true dangers of video games have nothing to do with violence. Watch the Future of Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyNnwtDMO40
With the second round of 2020 Democratic debates kicking off tonight in Detroit, we look back on the evolution of political debates—beginning with 1960's Nixon vs. Kennedy squabble—and why the media coverage surrounding them so often misses the point. What do you look to see from candidates on the debate stage? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQfmP3Nw_Wo
As tech companies refine software and experiment with self-driving cars, the hype for autonomous vehicles continues to grow. But is a future of self-driving cars feasible...or fantasy? The latest #RetroReport explores the challenges of teaching machines to drive. This story was produced with funding from Sloan Foundation Public Understanding of Science & Technology.
Long before we reached the moon’s surface, the moon has held special meaning for humanity. Now a symbol of our progress, the moon continues to inspire in the night sky and in art. Check out our latest partnership with @American Experience | PBS Tune-in or stream CHASING THE MOON on @PBS #ChasingTheMoonPBS → to.pbs.org/2MzuXwu #NASA #moon #space
Landing a human on the moon 50 years ago was a feat of engineering, science... and marketing. Our latest partnership with American Experience | PBS explores how NASA marketed the moon. Tune-in or stream CHASING THE MOON on @PBS #ChasingTheMoonPBS → to.pbs.org/2MzuXwu
