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  1. Scammed

    · 1 h 26 min

    Scammed by FRONTLINE

  2. The Man Who Knew

    · 55 min

    John O'Neill, the FBI's expert on Al Qaeda, warned of its threat. But his maverick style doomed his career.

  3. Baby Brokers

    · 55 min

    Have lax laws left the for-profit adoption industry ripe for misconduct?

  4. The President vs. the Fed

    · 53 min

    FRONTLINE examines President Donald Trump’s unprecedented attempts to assert control over the most powerful institution in the U.S. economy: the Federal Reserve.

  5. The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador

    · 53 min

    In collaboration with the Salvadoran news outlet El Faro, FRONTLINE examines the deal between presidents Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele to hold U.S. deportees at CECOT and what each leader stood to gain.

  6. Caught In The Crackdown

    · 54 min

    In collaboration with ProPublica, FRONTLINE traces the violence, protests and arrests stemming from federal immigration sweeps across the United States.

  7. Strike On Iran: The Nuclear Question

    · 53 min

    Strike On Iran: The Nuclear Question by FRONTLINE

  8. From The Archives: The Mueller Investigation

    · 55 min

    Robert Mueller, the 9/11 era FBI director — who was later appointed as special counsel to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election — died on March 20, 2026, at age 81. From our archives, here’s the…

  9. Remaking The Middle East

    · 1 h 59 min

    FRONTLINE traces the road to war with Iran, the U.S. and Israeli roles, and the stakes for the region.

  10. Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy

    · 55 min

    How did PFAS chemicals once used in popular stain-resistant carpets end up in the water and environment in parts of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina? A collaborative investigation among FRONTLINE, The Associated…

  11. The Rise of RFK Jr.

    · 1 h 58 min

    Tracing the dramatic and controversial rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., FRONTLINE examines how the scion of a storied dynasty endured tragedy and scandal, broke with the Democratic Party and his family, stoked conspiracy…

  12. Born Poor

    · 1 h 26 min

    More than a decade ago, the Emmy-nominated documentary Poor Kids explored poverty in the United States as it’s rarely seen: through the eyes of children. Born Poor tells the stories of the same children, now grown,…

  13. Trump's Power & the Rule of Law

    · 1 h 28 min

    FRONTLINE goes inside the high-stakes showdown between President Donald Trump and the courts over presidential power. Trump allies, opponents and experts talk about how he is testing the extent of his power; the legal…

  14. Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning

    · 56 min

    How Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America’s lack of preparedness. FRONTLINE and NPR draw on a decade of reporting on disasters and their aftermath to examine how and why the U.S. is more vulnerable…

  15. Alaska's Vanishing Native Villages

    · 31 min

    The enhanced audio-only version of FRONTLINE's documentary, "Alaska's Vanishing Native Villages." A look inside Alaska Native villages fighting for survival against climate change. With the Howard Center at ASU,…

  16. The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram

    · 1 h 25 min

    FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate how an online network known as Terrorgram spread extremism and violence. The documentary traces the rise of a global community of white supremacists and the anonymous, loosely…

  17. Trump's Comeback

    · 57 min

    FRONTLINE traces Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, overcoming unprecedented obstacles and opposition. With insider interviews, the documentary examines defining moments over his life and career, his 2020…

  18. Maui's Deadly Firestorm

    · 55 min

    FRONTLINE investigates the deadliest American wildfire in a century, and the missed warnings that made it so unstoppable. The documentary examines the fire’s causes, the chaotic response, and how changes to the climate…

  19. Breakdown in Maine

    · 56 min

    FRONTLINE, the Portland Press Herald and Maine Public investigate the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history and the missed opportunities to prevent it. The documentary examines breakdowns with police, military and…

  20. American Voices 2024

    · 1 h 27 min

    In this enhanced audio version of "American Voices 2024," FRONTLINE follows the changing views and experiences of Americans from the 2020 election season to the present day. The documentary returns to voters first…

  21. The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz

    · 58 min

    FRONTLINE investigates the lives and views of Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz as they run for vice president. In a historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal the influences and ideas they would bring…

  22. The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump

    · 1 h 59 min

    FRONTLINE investigates the lives and characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency. In a historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal key moments that shape how they would…

  23. Biden's Decision

    · 1 h 57 min

    Behind President Joe Biden’s fateful decision are decades of challenges and controversies, triumphs and tragedies. FRONTLINE tells the inside story of Biden’s rise to the presidency, and the personal and political…

  24. Two American Families: 1991-2024

    · 1 h 57 min

    It’s a central premise of the American dream: If you’re willing to work hard, you’ll be able to make a living and build a better life for your children. But what if working hard isn’t enough to get ahead — or even to…

  25. Crisis on Campus

    · 57 min

    A firestorm has been raging on many American college campuses. Ignited by the devastating October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and the catastrophic war in Gaza, the outrage deeply divided American campuses and in some…

  26. 20 Days in Mariupol

    · 1 h 40 min

    "20 Days in Mariupol" is the the Academy Award®-winning FRONTLINE/AP documentary in which Ukrainian journalist Mstyslav Chernov and his colleagues risk their lives to document Russia's siege of Mariupol. Listen to the…

  27. Documenting Police Use of Force

    · 56 min

    FRONTLINE and The Associated Press, in collaboration with the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism, investigate deaths that occurred after police used tactics like prone restraint and other “less-lethal force.”…

  28. Boeing's Fatal Flaw (2024)

    · 57 min

    As new questions arise about Boeing’s troubled 737 Max jet, FRONTLINE and The New York Times update an award-winning investigation into the design, oversight and production of a plane that was involved in two crashes…

  29. Inside the Uvalde Response

    · 57 min

    Drawing on real-time, firsthand accounts and using official bodycam and audio, FRONTLINE, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune reconstruct the chaotic response to the Uvalde school shooting and examine the missteps. The…

  30. The Discord Leaks

    · 56 min

    An investigation into how a young Air National Guardsman allegedly leaked classified documents on the Discord chat platform. With The Washington Post, FRONTLINE examines Jack Teixeira’s alleged leak of national…

  31. Netanyahu, America & the Road to War in Gaza

    · 1 h 29 min

    As the war in Gaza continues with devastating consequences, a major 90-minute documentary offers a sweeping examination of the critical moments leading up to this crisis over the course of the past three decades, and…

  32. Shattered Dreams of Peace: The Road From Oslo

    · 1 h 58 min

    Listen to the FRONTLINE Film Audio Track for the seminal 2002 documentary on how the Israeli-Palestinian peace process begun at Oslo was derailed and ultimately undone by the dynamics of politics and violence on both…

  33. Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover

    · 1 h 57 min

    FRONTLINE traces Elon Musk's long and often troubled relationship with Twitter.

  34. The Astros Edge: Triumph and Scandal in Major League Baseball

    · 1 h 27 min

    FRONTLINE examines the Houston Astros cheating scandal and what it says about baseball today. With reporter Ben Reiter, the documentary traces the making of one of the best teams and worst scandals in modern Major…

  35. "Two Strikes" and "Tutwiler"

    · 56 min

    "Two Strikes," a film produced with The Marshall Project as part of FRONTLINE’s fellowship with Firelight Media, examines the impact of a little-known “two-strikes” law. "Tutwiler," a documentary short from FRONTLINE…

  36. Netanyahu at War (re-release)

    · 1 h 57 min

    In light of recent events in Israel, revisit this 2016 examination of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political rise and his relationship with the U.S.

  37. After Uvalde: Guns, Grief & Texas Politics

    · 56 min

    A year after the Uvalde school shooting, FRONTLINE, Futuro Investigates and The Texas Tribune document the community’s trauma and the fight over assault rifles. Journalist Maria Hinojosa examines the police response,…

  38. Clarence and Ginni Thomas: Politics, Power and the Supreme Court

    · 1 h 58 min

    As controversy erupts around Clarence and Ginni Thomas, FRONTLINE tells the inside story of their path to power. This investigation traces how race, power and controversy collide in the rise of the Supreme Court…

  39. Michael Flynn's Holy War

    · 56 min

    How did Michael Flynn go from being an elite soldier overseas to waging a “spiritual war” in America?

  40. Lies, Politics and Democracy

    · 1 h 59 min

    Ahead of the 2022 midterms, FRONTLINE investigates American political leaders and choices they’ve made that have undermined and threatened democracy in the U.S.

  41. American Reckoning

    · 1 h 27 min

    Who killed Wharlest Jackson Sr.? In investigating the unsolved 1967 murder of a local NAACP leader, "American Reckoning" reveals an untold story of the civil rights movement and Black resistance. The feature-length…

  42. Police on Trial

    · 1 h 27 min

    FRONTLINE and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters from our local journalism partner Star Tribune examine one of the most pivotal events in the history of race and policing in America. "Police on Trial" draws on unique…

  43. The Power of Big Oil (Part Three: Delay)

    · 57 min

    In an epic three-part documentary series, FRONTLINE investigates the decades-long failure to confront the threat of climate change and the role of the fossil fuel industry. As leading climate scientists issue new…

  44. The Power of Big Oil (Part Two: Doubt)

    · 57 min

    In an epic three-part documentary series, FRONTLINE investigates the decades-long failure to confront the threat of climate change and the role of the fossil fuel industry. Part Two explores the industry’s efforts to…

  45. The Power of Big Oil (Part One: Denial)

    · 1 h 27 min

    In an epic three-part documentary series, FRONTLINE investigates the decades-long failure to confront the threat of climate change and the role of the fossil fuel industry. Part One charts the fossil fuel industry’s…

  46. Plot to Overturn the Election

    · 55 min

    In a new investigative collaboration, FRONTLINE and ProPublica trace the hidden sources of misinformation about the 2020 election, demonstrating how a handful of people have had an outsized impact on the current U.S.…

  47. Pelosi's Power

    · 1 h 27 min

    An examination of the powerful and polarizing Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.

  48. Shots Fired

    · 56 min

    Amid record police shootings in Utah, an investigation into the use of deadly force in the state. With local journalism partner The Salt Lake Tribune, FRONTLINE examines police training, tactics and accountability, as…

  49. Pandora Papers

    · 28 min

    A massive leak of financial documents reveals hidden assets and deals of the world’s wealthy and powerful. With the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, FRONTLINE examines secret finance overseas and…

  50. The Power of the Fed

    · 56 min

    When COVID-19 struck, the Federal Reserve stepped in to try to avert economic crisis. As the country’s central bank continues to pump billions of dollars into the financial system daily, who is benefiting and at what…

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