500 Years Later

500 Years Later

Ishmahil Blagrove

Ishmahil Blagrove, Jr. interviews Owen 'Alik Shahadah, director of the ground-breaking documentary 500 Years Later, an examination of the effects which five centuries of slavery and colonialism has had on the African psyche.

The Politics of Long Hair

The Politics of Long Hair

Lawna Tapper

From Jesus Christ to Rastafari, from hippies to Cuban revolutionaries, long hair has long been a symbol of radical resistance and rebellion. Today, however, as fashion trends dilute the symbolism of the past, we have to ask ourselves: has this once potent symbol of non-conformity been exhausted?

No Dancing with the "Red Devils" in Nepal

No Dancing with the "Red Devils" in Nepal

Jason Andrew

On February 13, 1996, a small band of communist rebels, modeling themselves after the Chinese revolutionary leader Mao, attacked police posts in two remote districts in the western part of Nepal, inaugurating a People’s War in the only Hindu kingdom in the world.

Straitjackets of Beauty

Straitjackets of Beauty

Desi K. Robinson

The ever-changing ideals of beauty are a dominating force in society and the ways in which people perceive themselves and each other.  Throughout history, societal conceptions of what is beautiful have changed and evolved.  Today, with the media serving as the dominating force behind people’s perceptions of body image, social perceptions continually conform to the projected norms of the moment.  Beauty is defined differently in every society, yet in the last half century, globalization has enabled Hollywood to set standards which are increasingly impacting the rest of the planet.

Holidays in the Axis of Evil

Holidays in the Axis of Evil

Gabrielle Tierney

Gabrielle Tierney speaks with BBC reporter and presenter of Holidays in the Axis of Evil, Ben Anderson, and explores some of his behind-the-camera views on some of the world's most dangerous conflicts and most contentious political debates.

The Third Generation of a Child Bride

The Third Generation of a Child Bride

Jill Bolstridge

Jill Bolstridge

In many countries throughout the world, arranged marriages are customary.  Often, these marriages take place as soon as the girl hits puberty: in some cases, even earlier.  It is not uncommon for girls to be married off as young as nine or ten, often to men three or four times their age.

FACE OFF: Sean Penn vs Bruce Willis

Sean Mendez

The son of a blacklisted man during the McCarthy trials versus a former military enthusiast: two actors from very different sides of the spectrum. A profile of the liberal political activist Sean Penn against the conservative Bruce Willis.

Confessions of an Economic Hit-Man

Confessions of an Economic Hit-Man

Jill Bolstridge

John Perkins served the US establishment for many years through his work as an Economic Hit Man, negotiating major contracts with developing countries in order to serve the interests of Corporate America.  In his tell-all book, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, Perkins reveals some insight into the real behind-the-scenes work of US foreign policy.  He writes, “Economic hit men are highly paid professionals who cheat countries around the globe out of trillions of dollars.  Their tools include fraudulent financial reports, rigged elections, payoffs, extortion, sex, and murder.  They play a game as old as Empire but one that has taken on terrifying dimensions during this time of globalization.”  RNP US Correspondent Jill Bolstridge interviews John Perkins, author of the New York Times Bestseller, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man.