The 90-minute film relies on the documentary record to connect the dots in an investigation of
interrogations of prisoners in U.S. custody that became “at a minimum, cruel and
inhuman treatment and, at worst, torture,” in the words of the former general counsel of
the United States Navy. Watch online now, or on-air Oct. 16 at 9:00 pm.
R & E examines now how the media should cover candidates. Should religious beliefs, or anything else, be off limits — a candidate’s family, personal life, pastor? Watch. (Originally aired: 10/10/2008).
David Wessel (The Wall Street Journal), Karen Tumulty (Time Magazine), James Barnes (National Journal), Dan Balz (The Washington Post), and host Gwen Ifill discuss:
* Bush Reassures Country While Dow Jones Drops
* Obama Takes the Lead in Polls
* McCain Tries to Divert Attention Away From Crisis
Watch here. (Originally aired 10/10/2008)
Frontline’s “The Choice” has aired every 4 years since 1988, profiling the presidential candidates, their history, their policies, and their plans in depth. Watch now. The program will be broadcast again on Oct. 18, Oct. 26, and Nov. 3. See schedule.
McCain, Obama Spell Out Economic Recovery Plans
Candidate Ralph Nader Discusses Bid for Presidency
New Mexico Offers Study in Economic Inequalities
* International financial crisis: winners and losers
* Iran: Pres. Ahmadinejad challenged by Khatami
* Iraq: diseases spreading
* Series: the rising middle class in Nairobi
Watch.
NOW on PBS takes a close-up look at our inadequate transportation network and visits some people paying a high price—in both dollars and quality of life—just to get to work. Do we have the means to modernize both our infrastructure and our lifestyles? Watch the first installment in the “Blueprint America” series. (Originally aired: 10/10/2008).
George Soros on the crisis. Bill Moyers talks with one of the world’s most successful investors, George Soros, about the global capital meltdown, how he saw it coming, and what can be done now. Watch interview. Originally aired 10/10/2008.
Obama, McCain, Palin, Biden: they all describe themselves as Christians, but they talk about their faith — and apply it to their politics — in very different ways. Watch. …
This week on Reel 13:
* A present-day film noir
* A love story set in a dream
* A seduction in a restaurant
Watch now. Then vote for your favorite.
