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Thayer Walker dives headfirst into the elusive, very lucrative, and often dangerous world of Abalone diving.Thayer Walker dives headfirst into the elusive, very lucrative, and often dangerous... more
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The battle continues between artist Shepard Fairey and the Associated Press as Fairey makes his case on HuffPo.
Leave a comment and you might see it on Current Tonight, this Monday night @ 11e/10c.The battle continues between artist Shepard Fairey and the Associated Press as Fairey... more
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Comparing the Creation of a new skating site with the work of the skate stoppers
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Sculptor Terence Koh has caused controversy with his piece Holy Hard On which depicts Jesus with an erection and filmmaker and Christian, Robert Eagle, goes on a mission to meet the notoriously diva-like artist and Christan campaigners who claim Koh should be arrested for public indecency in this funny and thought-provoking film that investigates the boundaries of free speech, political correctness, religion and art.Sculptor Terence Koh has caused controversy with his piece Holy Hard On which depicts... more
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This exclusive short cut of Nick Broomfield's feature film Biggie and Tupac talks about the controversy surrounding the deaths of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur, two of the most successful and influential rap artists of the 90s. These excerpts look at the controversial accusation that they were killed by off duty police men working for Tupac's label - Death Row Records. It's rumored Tupac was about to leave Death Row, claiming millions in royalties. For more about the full length film, and director Nick Broomfield check out, www.nickbroomfield.com/home.htmlThis exclusive short cut of Nick Broomfield's feature film Biggie and Tupac talks... more
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This exclusive short cut of Nick Broomfield's feature film Kurt & Courtney talks about the controversy surrounding Kurt Cobain's death and the conspiracy theories that tried to implicate his wife, Courtney Love. With some insights into Kurt's early life, before Nirvana, Broomfield touches on some of the other factors that may have contributed to Cobain's early and tragic death. For more about the full length film, and director Nick Broomfield check out, www.nickbroomfield.com/home.htmlThis exclusive short cut of Nick Broomfield's feature film Kurt & Courtney talks about... more
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Is it possible for a photograph to change the world? Photographs taken by soldiers in Abu Ghraib prison changed the war in Iraq and changed Americas image of itself. Yet, a central mystery remains. Did the notorious Abu Ghraib photographs constitute evidence of systematic abuse by the American military, or were they documenting the aberrant behavior of a few bad apples?
Here is a short scene from the documentary "Standard Operating Procedure" directed by Errol MorrisIs it possible for a photograph to change the world? Photographs taken by soldiers in... more
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This pod comes from director Nick Broomfield's feature length documentary Aileen - Life & Death Of A Serial Killer.This pod comes from director Nick Broomfield's feature length documentary Aileen -... more
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As the pressures on students to over-perform and competition for admission to the top universities increases, so do the suicide rates of young adults across India.As the pressures on students to over-perform and competition for admission to the top... more
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Who is to blame for the stock market crash?
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With the constant barrage of stories about violent crime and the perpetrators being volatile ready to snap young people, its easy to become a little paranoid, not wanting to venture too far into the world outside. But what about the positive stuff happening out there that no one writes about? This Pod discovers the stories that redress the balance to see how peace can come out of war on the streets of London.With the constant barrage of stories about violent crime and the perpetrators being... more
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Nissan Motors has released a controversial new ad in Israel.
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A small town outside of Salt Lake City, Utah, attempts to Ban Bikinis at area public pools and spaces.A small town outside of Salt Lake City, Utah, attempts to Ban Bikinis at area public... more
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Whitney Stump was arrested in July of 2007 for vandalism. What he vandalized was a neighborhood intersection, by painting a crosswalk for pedestrians.Whitney Stump was arrested in July of 2007 for vandalism. What he vandalized was a... more
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The New York comedy group, Rash Behaviour, is invited to perform at the Charleston, S.C. Piccolo Spoleto Arts Festival. However, when an openly gay actor performs an openly gay character in front of 3,000 people, some audience members get offended and put the group in an interesting position to decide how far they will go to stand up for themselves, for the arts, and for freedom of speech.The New York comedy group, Rash Behaviour, is invited to perform at the Charleston,... more
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China is celebrating the countdown to the Beijing Olympics, but simmering controversies over Tibet and the torch relay are casting a shadow over the milestone.China is celebrating the countdown to the Beijing Olympics, but simmering... more
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Jesus leaves Chicago--and there's a New Dean in town where student's identities need to be protected when giving their positive sentiment in their own school's own glossy publication
Its a story of hidden sources, POWER, the potential RISE and FALL from the top--and one journalist's quest for the truth in a dangerously political environment in which others are too scared to speak out.
Will this bring a much ACHOO'd institution to its knees?
Developing... Jesus leaves Chicago--and there's a New Dean in town where student's identities need... more
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Since Borat premiered over a year ago, our favorite Kazak journalist has been sued multiple times by people duped into appearing in his movie.Since Borat premiered over a year ago, our favorite Kazak journalist has been sued... more
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What does the controversial interrogation method called waterboarding actually look like? Kaj Larsen finds out in this 25 minute uncut version.What does the controversial interrogation method called waterboarding actually look... more
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An exclusive interview behind the man that burned the man...early.
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