President Obama’s inauguration took place the day after the nation honored Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., and religious leaders are among those who see ties between Obama’s election and King’s vision for America. Many Americans across racial and religious lines see Obama’s inauguration as one key fulfillment of King’s dream. Watch. (Originally aired: 1/16/2009).
As Barack Obama was sworn in on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, as the 44th president of the United States, people around the world were glued to television sets and radios. Worldfocus speaks with journalists and citizens around the world to get a sense of the global reaction to the new US leader. Listen.
As America looks to dramatically increase its use of renewable energy, an inconvenient reality stands in the way: the need to upgrade the country’s antiquated electricity grid. NOW travels to California, the state with the most ambitious clean energy plan in the nation. Watch.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in California has put forth a dramatic and controversial program to slash carbon dioxide emissions and promote energy efficiency. NOVA explores the pros and cons of California’s bold approach, which could be adopted nationwide. Watch now.
Jim Barnes (National Journal), Shailagh Murray (Wash. Post), David Sanger (NY Times), John Dickerson (Slate), and host Gwen Ifill discuss:
* Bush Presidency Winding Down, Obama Honeymoon Begins
* Urgent Foreign Policy Concerns Await Obama
* Obama Basking in Political, Public Goodwill
Watch here. (Originally aired: 1/16/2008)
* Israel declares ceasefire; Hamas fights on
* Britain bails out its banks
* Taiwan bails out its shoppers
* How do Nicaraguans see the U.S.?
* Cashing in on America’s 44th President
Watch.
Obama campaigned on a platform of change, and he will begin his term facing a severe economic crisis that demands new ideas. Watch special reports on Obama’s proposals for housing and the economy here.
As Barack Obama becomes 44th president of the U.S., Frontline offers an exploration into who he is and what has brought him to this historic moment. Watch online now; ‘Dreams of Obama’ airs on Thirteen on inauguration day, Jan. 20 at 9:00 pm.
In Somalia, no functioning central government has existed since 1991. A Worldfocus discussion will go beyond the pirate stories to the worsening situation on- and offshore. The webcast is at 7:30 pm on Jan. 20. Users can listen and participate online via BlogTalkRadio. Read more…
Andrew Ross Sorkin talks to Mort Zuckerman about the NYC real estate market, historian Niall Ferguson about his new history of money series, and restaurateur Danny Meyer about the upscale food industry in our downscale economy. Watch now.
