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Wednesday, October 30th

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Clothing: Cut from the Whole Cloth NEW

Clothing is an essential need, but in America, clothes are so abundant they are given away. From seamstresses in textile mills using organic materials, to offshore fast fashion with man-made fabrics, the way we get our looks has changed drastically. Gabe meets with celebrity designer Jeff Garner to find out the true cost of our fast-evolving fashion. Gem Sweater sensation Leslie Hall guest stars.

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Shelter: House & Home NEW

From shacks to sprawling mansions, we've reshaped the homes we live in - which changed the shape of our lives. We explore the origins of the suburbs, the rise of American home architecture, and the radical changes that happened on the inside. Gabe examines how 3D-printed houses can help the housing crisis, and how the American Dream of owning a home often comes with its fair share of nightmares.

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Weather: Field to Forecast NEW

What does it take to keep track of the climate around us? Or to know how to dress for the day? From superstitions to science, The Weather Channel Meteorologist Jim Cantore explains our fascination with the forecast and his passion for experiencing the weather live. Plus, we find out how America formed a worldwide ensemble of weather forecasting technology to plan our days...and maybe even our live

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Firefighting: Forging American Heroe NEW

Much of American history has been well-preserved for generations thanks to fire safety, which has not only saved cities, but influenced the way they're built. But what is it that inspires someone to risk their life against an inferno? Retired chief Paul Hashagan shares emotional stories about bravery and service in FDNY as we see how firefighters transformed from rabble rousers to public servants.

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Journalism: Pressing American Issues NEW

Whether it's opinion or fact, or facts in your opinion-the freedom of the press is so essential, it was listed in the very first amendment to the US Constitution. How the free press forged the American identity and equips the nation with a diversity of information and perspectives. Publisher Rob Orchard gives Gabe the scoop on "slow journalism" as an alternative to the frenzied 24-hour news cycle.

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Games: Rolls to Roles NEW

Gabe rolls the dice with actress/gamer Felicia Day (creator/star "The Guild," founder "Geek & Sundry") to discuss the "roles" of gaming and what makes it a valuable use of time, looking not just at how we play, but why we must. From cards to joystick controllers and back again, we see how games and society interact with each other and what spurred the current renaissance of tabletop board games.

Thursday, October 31st

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Hollywood: The Imagine Nation

Movies allowed America to export its dreams around the world, influencing culture along the way. From the silver screen to the laptop screen, Gabe takes a journey through cinema history to find out why celluloid holds a special place in America's heart.