HDNet World Report Episode Guide
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This is a listing, by episode number with the newest episodes first, of HDNet World Report episodes that have already been produced.
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| Atlantis to Hubble: Most Dangerous Shuttle Mission Ever?; Moving Millions: Fortress Europe; Viewfinder: Honor Guards | |
| Episode Number: | 717 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | As Shuttle Atlantis races to repair the Hubble Space Telescope, World Report examines the dangers of what might be the riskiest Shuttle flight ever. Next, in a personal journey, correspondent Jeffrey Kaye examines Europe's new efforts to control illegal immigration, from its own neighborhood all the way to the shores of Africa. Finally, in anticipation of Memorial Day, a World Report Viewfinder about a special group of veterans who make sure that their brothers-in-arms from World War II get burials befitting heroes. |
| Soccer Sickness: What's Killing Italian Footballers?; Water Bringers: The World Bank's Indonesia Experiment; Viewfinder: Mountain Gators | |
| Episode Number: | 716 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | Soccer is in the blood of every Italian. But now, an inordinate number of professional players are being struck down in their prime by ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Doctors are scrambling to figure out why. Next, Greg Dobbs is in Indonesia, where 20% of child deaths are blamed on contaminated water. Now, a western initiative is trying to bring clean water to more people in Indonesia, but to work, the effort must overcome poverty, corruption, and a resistant culture. Finally, a World Report Viewfinder, a look at the world through the lenses of independent filmmakers. This week, wrestling alligators in Colorado. |
| Justice on the Shelf: Untested Rape Kits; The Fashion Police; Food Security: Agriculture vs. Oil in Nigeria; NASA's Daring Rescue Plan; Stunning Saturn: New Images from NASA | |
| Episode Number: | 715 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | When a woman is sexually assaulted, she is generally asked to submit to a so-called "rape kit," a highly invasive and laborious process that aims to extract any DNA that the attacker has left behind. But despite the promise of justice, thousands of rape kits, possibly hundreds of thousands, sit on shelves, untouched, untested. World Report investigates. Next, in Italy, high fashion isn't only for the elite. You won't believe how good cops can look, and what they drive. Next, where oil wealth has led, ironically, to big deficiencies in the food supply. We'll tell you why. Then, NASA's preparing a mission to extend the life of the Hubble Telescope, but it will put astronauts in danger. So the space agency's has a daring rescue plan. Finally, stunning new pictures of Saturn from the Cassini spacecraft. |
| Vietnam's Lingering Ghost: Facing the Legacy of Agent Orange; Beyond Belief: Jesus of Siberia | |
| Episode Number: | 714 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | World Report reveals the ghost that the United States left behind when our troops left Vietnam -- Agent Orange. Greg Dobbs traveled to Vietnam and was allowed exclusive access to "hot zones" for a report that reveals hundreds of people -- especially children born years after the war - suffer from debilitating deformities, mental retardation, and cancer. Many believe these conditions are a direct result of Agent Orange. Should the U.S. be doing more to help? Then, a journey into the wilds of Siberia, where a reclusive mystic claims he is Jesus Christ ... 5,000 people believe, and have given up everything to follow him. What is going on up there? |
| Emergency: Hospitals on the Brink; Russia's Jewel: Religion and Nationalism in Tatarstan; Acid Attacks: Juliette's Story | |
| Episode Number: | 713 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | For every one percent increase in the unemployment rate, over a million people lose their health insurance. This means huge increases in ER visits to public hospitals, which treat everyone regardless of their ability to pay. This safety net is fraying, and hospitals are scrambling to figure out ways not to cut care, while staying solvent. Next, we travel to Tatarstan, a republic in the heart of Russia. Unlike Chechnya, Tatarstan is a place where Christians and Muslims live in harmony. Oil wealth makes Tatarstan extremely important to Moscow, but now there are many who think that the Republic should breakaway from mother Russia. What's next for Tatarstan, Russia's jewel? Finally, the extraordinary words of a young woman who was, like so many women in Africa and Asia, the victim of an acid attack. She redefines hope and beauty. |
| The Trouble with Russia: Is Our Space Program at Risk?; Bill Gates and the Indian Eunuchs; The Land Where Monkeys Rule | |
| Episode Number: | 712 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | When NASA's Space Shuttle program is retired next year, the U.S. will be relying on the Russian space agency to get into space and to the International Space Station for the next five years. What happens if the Russians use access to space as a diplomatic bargaining chip? Next, an encore presentation of our story "Bill Gates and the Indian Eunuchs," which was honored with a National Headliner Award. It's about an unlikely partnership fighting AIDS and infanticide in India. And finally, our World Report team is on a tiny island of free-roaming monkeys, devoted to primate research. The only problem is, some of the monkeys bite and carry a virus that's deadly to humans. |
| Chimerica: US, China and the Global Economy; Moving Millions: A Modern-Day Slave State; Beyond Belief: Nigeria's Chrislam | |
| Episode Number: | 711 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | In the midst of a global recession, the world's economic recovery largely depends on what the U.S. and China do next. World Report explores 'Chimerica,' the interconnection between two economic superpowers, and the urgent solutions that are called for. Then, as millions migrate around the globe in search of opportunity, some are finding only exploitation. Correspondent Jeffrey Kaye is in Dubai, where an over-the-top luxurious skyline is under construction. But some of the foreign workers who make it possible are trapped in jobs that offer far less than promised, with no way to get home. And finally, our series Beyond Belief is in Nigeria, where one church combines two religions: they call it "Chrislam." |
| The Big Dry: Global Warming and Australia's 2,000 Day Drought; Tagging L.A.: Art or Vandalism?; Space Shuttle Discovery | |
| Episode Number: | 710 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | Australia is suffering through a drought the likes of which have never been seen before. "The Big Dry," as they call it, is threatening its entire agricultural way of life. Some say global warming, coupled with bad farming practices, are to blame, and Australia may be the first developed country to face massive upheaval because of climate change. Next, we are in Los Angeles with a group of taggers who use the whole city as a canvas for their graffiti. They call themselves artists, the police call them criminals. Who wins this battle will go a long way in determining what L.A. will look like in the future. And an update on the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery. |
| Water Bringers: The West's Indonesia Experiment; The Real-Life 'Nacho Libre;' The U.S. Border Patrol, Convicts and the Mustangs | |
| Episode Number: | 709 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | Greg Dobbs is in Indonesia, where 20% of child deaths are blamed on contaminated water. Now, a western initiative is trying to bring clean water to more people in Indonesia, but to work, the effort must overcome poverty, corruption, and a resistant culture. Then, meet real-life 'Nacho Libres,' every-day guys who at night turn into masked heroes of Latino wrestling. Finally, a fascinating story about wild mustangs, taken from federal lands, trained by hardened criminals, then ridden by officers of the U.S. Border Patrol protecting some of our most rugged border areas. They even marched in the inaugural parade. Correspondent Carol McKinley explains. |
| Vietnam's Lingering Ghost: Facing the Legacy of Agent Orange; A Village All Their Own | |
| Episode Number: | 708 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | World Report reveals the ghost that the United States left behind when our troops left Vietnam – Agent Orange. Greg Dobbs traveled to Vietnam for a report that reveals hundreds of people – especially children born years after the war - suffer from grotesque, debilitating deformities, mental retardation and cancer. Many Vietnamese believe these conditions are a direct result of Agent Orange. Should the U.S. be doing more to help the children who are still suffering over 30 years after the war? Next, meet the women of Uganda's Friendship Village. With hard work and help from an American non-profit, these women have lifted themselves out of utter poverty and created a self-sustaining, hopeful community. |
| Moving Millions, Part 3: A Modern-Day Slave State; Mavericks: Pastor Joel Hunter; Beyond Belief: Nigeria's Chrislam | |
| Episode Number: | 707 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | As millions migrate around the globe in search of opportunity, some are finding only exploitation. Correspondent Jeffrey Kaye is in Dubai, where an over-the-top luxurious skyline is under construction. But some of the foreign workers who make it possible are trapped in jobs that offer far less than promised, with no way to get home. Next, correspondent Paul Beban sits down with Pastor Joel Hunter. He draws over 10,000 to his sermons every week, and thousands more online. But he also draws fire from his allies in the evangelical movement for working with Democrats. He's a World Report Maverick. Then our series Beyond Belief is in Nigeria, where one church combines two religions: they call it "Chrislam." |
| Moving Millions Part 2: Fortress Europe; Bionic People | |
| Episode Number: | 706 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | 200 million people now live outside the countries of their birth. As Americans know well, this puts big strains on the countries they travel to. Europe is now struggling with this phenomenon, too, and launching unprecedented efforts to keep 'undesirable' migrants out. Correspondent Jeffrey Kaye travels to England, Poland, and the African nation of Senegal to see these efforts first hand. It's the second installment of our series on global migration, 'Moving Millions.' Next, we examine the cutting-edge technology in prosthetics -- scientists are literally creating bionic men and women, many of whom lost limbs in Iraq. |
| Moving Millions, Part 1: Race to the Bottom; The Land Where Monkeys Rule | |
| Episode Number: | 705 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | World Report begins its 3-part series, "Moving Millions." Globalization has sparked an enormous movement of people and companies from one country to another, creating migration issues on a whole new scale. This week, "Race to the Bottom" examines what happens as big employers move in search of ever-cheaper labor. How does a place change when big companies move in? And what becomes of the communities left behind? Then, our World Report team is on a tiny island of free-roaming monkeys, devoted to primate research. The only problem is, some of the monkeys bite and carry a virus that's deadly to humans. |
| Human Guinea Pigs; Making Green by Going Green; The Next New Orleans? A City Faces a Grim Prediction | |
| Episode Number: | 704 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | For-profit clinical pharmaceutical trials have become a big business, and are almost totally unregulated. This has led to a new profession -- human "guinea pigs" who allow themselves to be poked and prodded in the name of science. But big questions are being raised about ethics and safety. Then, tiny Denmark is making billions selling green technologies around the world. They've replaced dying industries with cutting edge, environmentally friendly manufacturing. They're now a world leader, and the U.S. is lagging far behind. How did this happen, and what can be done?. Finally, Sacramento, California, is the most likely American city to suffer a Katrina-like flood. In fact, this state capital may be more exposed than New Orleans ever was. Correspondent Marla Tellez looks at the risks, and what's being done to minimize them. |
| The Inauguration of Barack Obama; Mavericks: Pastor Joel Hunter; The U.S. Border Patrol, Convicts and the Mustangs | |
| Episode Number: | 703 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | World Report presents, unedited, the inauguration of Barack Obama. We will air the oath of office, and the entire inaugural address, without interruption or commentary. Next, correspondent Paul Beban sits down with Pastor Joel Hunter. He draws over 10,000 to his sermons every week -- and thousands more online. But he also draws fire from his allies in the evangelical movement for working with Democrats. He's a World Report Maverick. Finally, a fascinating story about wild mustangs, taken from federal lands, trained by hardened criminals, then ridden by officers of the U.S. Border Patrol in some of our most rugged areas. They'll also be marching in the inaugural parade. Correspondent Carol McKinley explains. |
| Chimerica: US, China and the Global Economy; A Big Year for NASA; A Village All Their Own | |
| Episode Number: | 702 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | In the midst of a global recession, the world's economic recovery largely depends on what the U.S. and China do next. World Report explores 'Chimerica,' the interconnection between two economic superpowers, and the urgent solutions that are called for. Then, correspondent Greg Dobbs looks at what will be a tumultuous and important year for NASA. In the midst of international competition, budget pressures and a new administration, what's ahead for the space agency? And lastly, meet the women of Uganda's Friendship Village. With hard work and help from an American non-profit, these women have lifted themselves out of utter poverty and created a self-sustaining, hopeful community. |
| The Ten Commandments Vs. the 'Seven Aphorisms', and the Supreme Court; Bill Gates and the Indian Eunuchs; World Report Index: Celebrity Giving | |
| Episode Number: | 701 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | Pleasant Grove, a small town in Utah, and an obscure religion called Summum, are in a battle that's gone all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Correspondent Jennifer London reports on the controversy that pits the Ten Commandments against the 'Seven Aphorisms.' Next, an unlikely partnership is fighting AIDS and infanticide in India. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is funding a group of 'Aravani' -- Indian men who undergo ritual castration -- to work in the rural Indian countryside. Correspondent Paul Beban leads us on an unusual journey. Finally, a WR Index -- which celebrities give the most to charity? There's a big surprise in the top 5 ... and Greg Dobbs has a rare interview with him. |
| The Best of World Report 2008 | |
| Episode Number: | 639 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | After presenting 38 episodes, visiting 34 countries and 7 continents, World Report presents the very best of 2008. From Hugo Chavez's black magic in Venezuela, to a 'miracle' in Malawi; from the front lines of the war between Russia and Georgia, to the battle here at home for better medical treatment for our veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The most compelling stories and people of 2008. |
| Heart of Darkness: Inside One of the World's Most Fertile Terrorist Recruiting Grounds; World Report Index: The Ho Chi Minh (Golf) Trail; Moon Toys | |
| Episode Number: | 638 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | World Report correspondent Mick Davie travels to the slums where dozens of suicide bombers -- who have struck around the world, from Madrid to Baghdad -- were raised and recruited by an Al Qaeda affiliate. Next, during the Vietnam War, the Ho Chi Minh Trail allowed the North Vietnamese and the Viet Cong to secretly supply millions of soldiers with guns and ammo to fight American soldiers. Now, the Trail is crawling with Americans ... playing golf! It is a unique strategy to lure tourists to the new Vietnam. Finally, new gear for NASA's coming trips to the moon. |
| The Real Life 'Big Love'; The Real Cost of Making the Real Thing: TimeLine: Vietnam Now | |
| Episode Number: | 637 - Available on iTunes |
| Synopsis: | To many, polygamy conjures images of secluded compounds with women in 19th century prairie dresses. But that's not how many polygamists live. World Report was allowed rare access into the lives of "independent" polygamist families who lead outwardly normal lives in quiet suburban communities. Enticed by booming markets in India's cities, The Coca-Cola Company has pumped more than a billion dollars into the country in recent years. But in rural India, farmers say Coke factories are soaking up a precious resource: water. World Report travels to India to explore the real cost of bottling The Real Thing. Finally, on the 40th anniversary of the Tet Offensive, we examine the evolving Vietnam and its relationship with the U.S. |
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