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Jun 13, 2024 • 57min
Crisis on Campus
A firestorm has been raging on many American college campuses. Ignited by the devastating October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and the catastrophic war in Gaza, the outrage deeply divided American campuses and in some places devolved into hate-filled rhetoric and arrests. FRONTLINE and Retro Report have been following the escalating turmoil since the war began — talking to people on all sides of the divide, investigating how universities have responded, how powerful interests joined the fray, and how the conflict over the conflict ultimately spiraled out of control.
From director James Jacoby (Netanyahu, America & the Road to War in Gaza, Amazon Empire, Age of Easy Money) and Retro Report producers Scott Michels and Joseph Hogan, Crisis on Campus examines how the debate over one of the world’s most intractable and complex conflicts has gripped American college campuses.

May 10, 2024 • 1h 40min
20 Days in Mariupol
"20 Days in Mariupol" is the the Academy Award®-winning FRONTLINE/AP documentary in which Ukrainian journalist Mstyslav Chernov and his colleagues risk their lives to document Russia's siege of Mariupol. Listen to the enhanced film audio track, with audio descriptions.

May 2, 2024 • 56min
Documenting Police Use of Force
FRONTLINE and The Associated Press, in collaboration with the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism, investigate deaths that occurred after police used tactics like prone restraint and other “less-lethal force.” The documentary and accompanying reporting draw on police records, autopsy reports and body cam footage, offering the most expansive tally of such deaths nationwide.

Mar 15, 2024 • 57min
Boeing's Fatal Flaw (2024)
The podcast delves into Boeing's fatal flaw in its 737 Max jet, examining the tragic crashes of Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. It explores the problematic MCAS software system, Boeing's complex relationship with FAA, delegation dynamics, and safety oversight challenges. The narrative reveals the rushed development process, flaws in the MCAS system, and the emotional impacts on families. It also discusses Boeing's cultural challenges and safety concerns post-accidents.

Jan 23, 2024 • 57min
Inside the Uvalde Response
Drawing on real-time, firsthand accounts and using official bodycam and audio, FRONTLINE, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune reconstruct the chaotic response to the Uvalde school shooting and examine the missteps. The documentary delves into the lessons learned and the lingering trauma of that day.

Jan 16, 2024 • 56min
The Discord Leaks
An investigation into how a young Air National Guardsman allegedly leaked classified documents on the Discord chat platform. With The Washington Post, FRONTLINE examines Jack Teixeira’s alleged leak of national security secrets, why he wasn’t stopped and the role of platforms like Discord.

Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 29min
Netanyahu, America & the Road to War in Gaza
As the war in Gaza continues with devastating consequences, a major 90-minute documentary offers a sweeping examination of the critical moments leading up to this crisis over the course of the past three decades, and the pivotal role of a central player: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Starting with the Oslo peace accords and continuing through the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and the ongoing war in Gaza, the documentary draws on years of reporting and is an incisive look at the long history of failed peace efforts and violent conflict in the region — and the increasing tensions between Israel and its ally, the U.S., over the war’s catastrophic toll and what comes next.

Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 58min
Shattered Dreams of Peace: The Road From Oslo
Explore the downfall of peace hopes brought by the Oslo Accords due to political obstacles, violence, and complex Israeli-Palestinian issues. Delve into the transfer of power from the Israeli government to the Palestinian Authority and the opposition faced. Discuss the aftermath of the 1996 Israeli election and the challenges faced by Prime Minister Netanyahu. Explore the negotiations and challenges during the Oslo peace talks. Focus on the breakdown of talks between Israel and Syria. Look into the discussions and negotiations at Camp David. Discuss the failed negotiations at the Camp David summit and the increasing tension between Israelis and Palestinians. Explore the consequences of a female suicide bomber attack and the Israeli military operation that followed.

Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 57min
Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover
FRONTLINE traces Elon Musk's long and often troubled relationship with Twitter.

Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 27min
The Astros Edge: Triumph and Scandal in Major League Baseball
FRONTLINE examines the Houston Astros cheating scandal and what it says about baseball today. With reporter Ben Reiter, the documentary traces the making of one of the best teams and worst scandals in modern Major League Baseball history, the limited accountability and how the Astros’ approach to baseball changed the sport.