The first in a 3-part examination of what the 2008 elections mean for New Jersey and the nation. The guests for this program are Democratic political consultant Phil Alagia and Republican advisor Steve Some. Watch.

The MoMa was founded in 1929, and moved into, and out of, temporary locations, but in 1939 finally opened the doors of the building it still occupies in midtown Manhattan. The most stunning reinvention of the museum — the ‘New MoMa’ — opened to the public on November 20, 2004. Read more about the building’s [...]

* How can Obama prevent a nuclear Iran?
* The horrible effects of fighting dirty in Congo
* Seed of hope: a new Alzheimer’s prevention?
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President Neal Shapiro introduces SundayArts’ new hosts, Paula Zahn, formerly of CNN, and Philippe de Montebello, formerly of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Read more…

Since 2003, journalist David Brancaccio, as host of the weekly newsmagazine NOW on PBS, has been asking the tough questions about global warming, financial markets, and healthcare workforce issues. Now he’ll answer your questions. Submit them here..

* Global economic recession
* A faltering Congo
* Mexico plane crash
* New faith in Brazil
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Clever Monkeys debuts on Nature on Nov. 10, but monkeys exhibiting unusual and clever behaviors have been popular media fodder for years. The stories usually fit a few topics:
* Monkeys Out of Control
* Monkeys Take Drugs
* Monkeys Work for Humans
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In Washington State, there are 26 Native American tribes–all of them trading in fireworks. ‘Boomtown’ follows the Suquamish Tribe during the hectic firework season, while exploring the politics of Indian Sovereignty in the US. Watch online through January 5, 2009.

America just elected to the presidency Barack Hussein Obama, the son of a Kenyan immigrant. Eight years ago, no matter what your party affiliation or political persuasion, would you have believed it was possible? Probably not. So how did we get here?

The global view on the election of Obama:
* Elation in Africa
* Pessimism in Pakistan
* Hopes in Russia
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