Season 34

E1. Lost in America/The Mind of a Suicide Bomber/What Are They Saying About Us?/Laura Bush

Sep 23, 2001 · 45m

“Lost in America” examines how the politics of immigration policy made it remarkably easy for members of terror cells to enter the United States. “The Mind of a Suicide Bomber” looks at the psychology of suicide bombers. “What Are They Saying About Us?” looks at what the Arab world thinks of the United States. “Laura Bush” interviews the first lady. “Andy Rooney” warns against haste in the war on terror.

E2. Are We Safe?/Islam/The Long Gray Line

Sep 30, 2001 · 45m

“Are We Safe?” interviews Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson about the dangers of chemical and biological attacks in the United States. “Islam” examines how Muslim in America interpret the Koran differently from those overseas. “The Long Gray Line” interviews West Point cadets about September 11. “Andy Rooney” talks about trains versus airplanes.

E3. Special Report/Blueprint for Survival/Survivors

Oct 7, 2001 · 45m

“Special Report” looks at the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and examines the United States effort to go after terrorism. “Blueprint for Survival” looks at how America would fare if terrorists used biological or chemical weapons. “Survivors” examines how the investment firm Sandler O’Neill has struggled to reopen after the terrorist attacks on the twin towers. “Andy Rooney” publicly apologizes for criticizing President Bush two week earlier.

E4. Special Ops/Nuclear Reactors/Condoleezza Rice

Oct 14, 2001 · 45m

“Special Ops” interviews four military veterans about what it is like to be part of U.S. Special Forces. “Nuclear Reactors” examines the dangers posed by a terrorist attack on a nuclear plant. “Condoleezza Rice” interviews the national security adviser. “Andy Rooney” argues that the U.S. should try advertising itself.

E5. The Second Most Wanted Man/Smallpox/Two Faces of Pakistan

Oct 21, 2001 · 45m

“The Second Most Wanted Man” profiles Osama bin Laden’s right-hand man Ayman Al-Zawahiri. “Smallpox” examines the danger posed by terrorists using smallpox as a weapon. “Two Faces of Pakistan” talks to Pakistanis who are in favor of U.S. foreign policy. “Andy Rooney” talks about the dangers of terrorist letters.

E6. Saddam Hussein's Iraq/The Prince/Innocence Lost

Oct 28, 2001 · 45m

“Saddam Hussein’s Iraq” goes to Iraq to investigate whether Saddam Hussein lent his support to the terrorist attack on the United States. “The Prince” interviews Saudi Arabian prince Al-Waleed bin Talal. “Innocence Lost” revisits Arab and Israeli teens who graduated from a camp program designed to bring them together. “Andy Rooney” talks about genes and bad people.

E7. Richard Harris/LBJ Tapes/City Within a City

Nov 4, 2001 · 45m

“Richard Harris” interviews the veteran Irish actor. “LBJ Tapes” examines the tape recordings made by Lyndon Johnson and his wife during his presidency. “City Within a City” reports on the volunteers who are supporting the workers at ground zero. “Andy Rooney” talks about displaying the flag.

E8. The Lost Son/LBJ Tapes/City Within a City

Nov 11, 2001 · 45m

“The Lost Son” profiles New York City Police commissioner Bernard Kerik. “LBJ Tapes” rebroadcasts a segment on the tape recordings made by Lyndon Johnson and his wife during his presidency. “City Within a City” rebroadcasts a report on the volunteers who are supporting the workers at ground zero. “Andy Rooney” talks about news across the nation.

E9. The U.S. Border Patrol/The Pump/Kuwait: Ten Years Later

Nov 18, 2001 · 45m

“The U.S. Border Patrol” examines the U.S. Border Control and why it is accused of more crimes than any other law enforcement group. “The Pump” looks at a new heart pump that may save the lives of those who cannot get heart transplants. “Kuwait: Ten Years Later” looks at the Middle Eastern country ten years after the Gulf War. “Andy Rooney” talks about jobs.

E10. America's Arabs/Kinkade/Castro

Nov 25, 2001 · 45m

“America’s Arabs” goes to Dearborn, Michigan, and profiles one of the biggest Arab communities outside the Middle East. “Kinkade” profiles one of the world’s most popular living artist and takes a look at his marketing empire. “Castro” examines how money sent to Cuba by Cuban-Americans is helping to keep Castro in power. “Andy Rooney” talks about bathtubs.

E11. The Dirty Little Word 'Profiling'/Selling the Dream?/Barbara Cook

Dec 2, 2001 · 45m

“The Dirty Little Word: Profiling” examines whether officials should profile Arab men at security checkpoints in light of the September 11th attacks. “Selling the Dream?” examines the controversy over the family of Dr. Martin Luther King selling the image and words of the civil rights martyr for profit. “Barbara Cook” interviews the famous Broadway singer. “Andy Rooney” talks about trash.

E12. Why Did She Do It?/The Candy Man

Dec 9, 2001 · 45m

“Why Did She Do It?” interviews Russell Yates about his wife Andrea Yates who admitted to killing all give of her children. “The Candy Man” examines the Milton Hershey School which is one of the richest schools in America that as been established for poor children. “Andy Rooney” talks about newspapers.

E13. The Secret Life of Robert Hanssen, Hold the Phone, In a League of His Own

Dec 16, 2001 · 45m

“The Secret Life of Robert Hanssen” looks at the personal life of the former FBI agent who was also a Russian spy. “Hold the Phone” examines how phone companies use competition to cheat their customers. “In a League of His Own” profiles Jim Jeffords who recently left the Republican party. “Andy Rooney” talks about Muslim beliefs.

E14. The Greatest, Charlie Did It, The Diva Next Door

Dec 23, 2001 · 45m

“The Greatest” rebroadcasts of profile of Muhammad Ali on his career and battle with Parkinson’s Syndrome. “Charlie Did It” interviews former congressman Charles Wilson who championed the Afghan effort against the Soviets in the late 1980s. “The Diva Next Door” rebroadcasts a segment on opera star Renee Fleming. “Andy Rooney” talks about New York since the terrorist attacks.

E15. The Great One, The Piano Man, Richard Harris, Studs

Dec 30, 2001 · 45m

“The Great One” rebroadcasts a profile of entertainer Jackie Gleason. “The Piano Man” rebroadcasts a profile of musician Billy Joel. “Richard Harris” rebroadcasts a profile of the veteran Irish actor. “Studs” profiles the author and radio personality. “Andy Rooney” talks about the significance of numbers in different situations.

E16. Athens 2004, Fat City, Where's Ours?

Jan 6, 2002 · 45m

“Athens 2004” examines the terrorist group 17 November which has conducted more than 100 attacks at the future site of the Olympics. “Fat City” looks at diet clinics in Durham, North Carolina. “Where’s Ours?” looks at charges that college athletes are under-insured and under-compensated. “Andy Rooney” talks about college students.

E17. Good Intentions, Bad Results, Murder in the Second Degree, Frozen Assets

Jan 13, 2002 · 45m

“Good Intentions, Bad Results” investigates a U.S. effort to use herbicide to kill coca plants in Columbia that is having a harmful effect on people and the environment. “Murder in the Second Degree” interviews Brenda Snyder who is accused of killing her own daughter. “Frozen Assets” looks at attempts by families of people killed by the Cuban government to recover damages from decades old Cuban assets frozen by United States. “Andy Rooney” talks about money in sports.

E18. Torture?, Women in Combat, Ms. Swift

Jan 20, 2002 · 45m

“Torture?” examines the effectiveness of torture in the fight against terrorism. “Women in Combat” talks to Lt. Col. Martha McSally who is suing the secretary of defense over a requirement that women where a Muslim garment while off-base in Saudi Arabia. “Ms. Swift” profiles the acting governor of Massachusetts. “Andy Rooney” talks about racist terms.

E19. Hamas, August Wilson, The FBI's Dirty Little Secret

Jan 27, 2002 · 45m

“Hamas” talks to Mousa Abu Marzook about the Palestinian militant group and its differences from Al Qaeda. “August Wilson” profiles the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright. “The FBI’s Dirty Little Secret” examines how J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI knowingly participated in a conspiracy to send an innocent man to prison. “Andy Rooney” talks about big corporations.

E20. Harry Potter, Adopt Me, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Feb 3, 2002 · 45m

“Harry Potter” rebroadcasts a profile of author J.K. Rowling who went from being a poor single mother to the world’s most successful author. “Adopt Me” rebroadcasts a segment on adoption fairs. “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” rebroadcasts a profile of the host of the Daily Show. “Andy Rooney” talks about making decisions.

E21. How Well Oiled Are We?, You Want Fries with That?, Arafat

Feb 10, 2002 · 45m

“How Well Oiled Are We?” examines why the United States cannot achieve oil independence. “You Want Fries with That?” investigates the link between fast food and the rise of childhood obesity. “Arafat” interviews the controversial Palestinian leader. “Andy Rooney” talks about airport security.

E22. What's New in the Art World, Forensic Evidence, In the Belly of the Beast

Feb 17, 2002 · 45m

“What’s New in the Art World” looks at the work of a famous elephant artist. “Forensic Evidence” investigates a forensic dentist whose bite-mark analysis is being called into question. “In the Belly of the Beast” rebroadcasts a segment on author and convicted murderer Jack Abbott. “Andy Rooney” talks about patriotism and how it can be a bad thing.

E23. Tom Welch, Unlocking Parkinson's, Michael Apted

Feb 24, 2002 · 45m

“Tom Welch” interviews the man who brought the Olympic games to Salt Lake City and now faces allegations of bribery. “Unlocking Parkinson’s” examines whether deep brain stimulation can help sufferers of advanced Parkinson’s disease. “Michael Apted” profiles the British film director. “Andy Rooney” talks about annoyances with the mail.

E24. Iraqi National Congress, A Sad Fact of Life, Hotel Pioneer

Mar 3, 2002 · 45m

“Iraqi National Congress” talks to a group that have been trying to overthrow Saddam Hussein for years. “A Sad Fact of Life” examines the case of Dr. Robert Weitzel who prescribed doses of morphine that lead to the deaths of five elderly patients. “Hotel Pioneer” looks at the case of Louis Taylor who is accused of an arson that destroyed a Tucson hotel. “Andy Rooney” talks about newsmen and newswomen.

E25. I.N.S., Elaine Stritch, The American Red Cross

Mar 10, 2002 · 45m

“I.N.S.” looks at some of the dangerous problems that plague the Immigration and Naturalization Service. “Elaine Stritch” profiles the celebrated Broadway actress. “The American Red Cross” investigates corruption in the famous charity organization. “Andy Rooney” talks about news shows, talk show, and the Enron hearings.

E26. John Nash's Beautiful Mind, Poisonous Stew, Dame Judi

Mar 17, 2002 · 45m

“John Nash’s Beautiful Mind” interviews the mathematician that is the subject of the best picture nominated film. “Poisonous Stew” investigates why the government is still years away from constructing storage facilities for 90 million gallons of liquid nuclear waste. “Dame Judi” profiles the famous British actress. “Andy Rooney” talks about newspapers.

E27. On the Waterfront, Malden Mills, One Horrific Day

Mar 24, 2002 · 45m

“On the Waterfront” investigates how how American seaports are vulnerable to terrorism due to the massive amount of cargo passing through U.S. customs. “Malden Mills” profiles a textile mill owner that continued to pay his employees after his mill was destroyed by fire. “One Horrific Day” examines the 1941 Jewish pogrom in the Polish town of Jedwabne. “Andy Rooney” looks at movie ads.

E28. Ariel Sharon, And the Winner Is..., All in the Family

Mar 31, 2002 · 45m

“Ariel Sharon” interviews the controversial Prime Minister of Israel. “And the Winner Is...” profiles Academy Award winning actor Denzel Washington. “All in the Family” examines the community based treatment of the mentally ill in Geel, Belgium. “Andy Rooney” talks about the Catholic Church.

E29. A New Lease on Life, The Biological Clock

Apr 7, 2002 · 45m

“A New Lease on Life” examines the work of Duke University oncologist Dr. Henry Friedman who is treating people suffering from brain cancer. “The Biological Clock” talks to career focused women who want children but may be in danger of running out of time. “Andy Rooney” talks about car developments.

E30. Skin and Bones, Doing Business with Enron, Con Man

Apr 14, 2002 · 45m

“Skin and Bones” investigates how some tissue donations are being sold for profit and sometimes for cosmetic surgery. “Doing Business with Enron” reveals how Enron with the help of two U.S. administrations helped build a $3 billion power plant in India that raised Indian electric bills. “Con Man” interviews a French con man who tricked people into believing he was a Rockefeller. “Andy Rooney” talks about Colin Powell’s mission in the Middle East.