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• UGDM : Golden Dome Productions: Records - CLOSED.


• AGDM : Golden Dome Productions: Audio-Visual Material 1980s-


• AGDM 13624-14055 Series : Today's Life Choices (TLC) 1989-1990
• AGDM 13624-13658 Group : First Season 1989-1990
• AGDM 13624-13625 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #101 Majoring In Peace - The first in a three-part series on peace issues and the growing movement for peace in today's world. Leading peace advocates and international students studying peace in the United States are featured. [2 copies] no date
• AGDM 13626-13627 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #102 Defending Peace - Strategies for peace are discussed with influential decision makers such as Daniel Ellsberg, author of the Pentagon Papers, and former National Security Advisor Robert McFarlane. [2 copies] no date
• AGDM 13628-13629 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #103 Global Co Existence - An examination of New initiatives for nuclear disarmament and arms reduction through interviews with Senator Richard Lugar of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Robert McNamara, former United States Secretary of Defense. [2 copies] no date
• AGDM 13630-13631 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #104 Challenges of Our Time: Abortion, Euthanasia, and the Death Penalty - The first program in a series dealing with a consistent ethic of life. It provides an overview of these three controversial issues, while exploring the application of a consistent ethical principle. [2 copies] 1989/1228
• AGDM 13632-13633 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #105 Challenges of Our Time: Abortion - With more freedom comes more responsibility. This segment profiles women and men directly involved in the choice to have an abortion. [2 copies] 1989/1229
• AGDM 13634 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #106 Challenges of Our Time: Euthanasia - Medical advances allow us to bring some people back to life --but to what kind of life? This episode explores whether the right to die should be given as much weight as the right to live. no date
• AGDM 13635-13636 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #107 Challenges of Our Time: Death Penalty - When states execute a criminal for murder, are they breaking the same laws they are supposed to uphold? This program profiles victims' families, a judge, a prison warden and a minister who works with convicts on death row. [2 copies] 1990/0110
• AGDM 13637-13638 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #108 Human Rights and Dignity: Racism - Where Is It? Various attitudes in our society have caused a resurgence in racism. This program challenges viewers to evaluate their own attitudes and recognize the dignity of all people. [2 copies] 1989/1129
• AGDM 13639-13640 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #109 Human Rights and Dignity: Cross-cultural Prejudice -- They are Not Our Kind - The most obvious racism is against black people, but this episode takes a look at other ethnic groups hurt by racism. [2 copies] no date
• AGDM 13641-13642 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #110 Human Rights and Dignity: Global Neighbors - Citizens in many countries are breaking the chains of communism and demanding the human rights we often take for granted in the United States. This program features those working to call attention to human rights violations. [2 copies] 1989/1211
• AGDM 13643-13644 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #111 The Homeless: Whose Problem Is It? - In this program the problem of homelessness in America is explored. Featured are individuals who work with the homeless along with an interview with actor and activist Martin Sheen. [2 copies] 1989/0402
• AGDM 13645-13646 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #112 Immigration: Who Can Become An American? - Produced on location in Brownsville, TX, and Phoenix, AZ, the program examines the complex issues related to immigration. Refugee rights advocates, a federal judge, a Salvadoran refugee, and a representative of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service tell their stories. [2 copies] 1989/0503
• AGDM 13647-13648 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #113 Ethics in Government: Whose Interests Are Being Served? - The integrity of public service and the role of ethical standards and practices in government are discussed. Former state governors Bruce Babbitt of Arizona and John Gilligan of Ohio are among those featured. [2 copies] 1989/0608
• AGDM 13649-13650 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #114 Youth At Risk: Will Our Young People Survive? - Produced on location in New York City, Washington, DC, and Omaha, NE, the program examines some of the key factors that place many young people at risk in their lives. [2 copies] 1989/0707
• AGDM 13651-13652 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #115 Aging and Healthcare - This show examines society's responsibility to older people when they need care. Recent Healthcare legislation and attitudes toward Medicare. [2 copies] 1989/0803
• AGDM 13653-13654 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #116 Stewards of the Earth: Agriculture and Environment - The world population is expected to double in the next century. The demand for food will substantially increase, but at what expense to the environment? Some of the key environmental issues related to agriculture are addressed. [2 copies] 1990/0128
• AGDM 13655-13656 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #117 Stewards of the Earth: Energy and the Environment - This program focuses on energy consumption related to transportation, and examines the environmental effect of coal-fired power plants. Possible solutions such as alternative fuels, electric cars, and eliminating primary components of acid rain are discussed. [2 copies] no date
• AGDM 13657-13658 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #118 Stewards of the Earth: Manufacturing and the Environment - Today's consumer lives a fast-paced life that demands fast service, fast food and fast fixes to many problems -- including waste management. Solutions to the pressing waste management problem are addressed. [2 copies] 1990/0208
• AGDM 13659-13686 Group : Second Season 1990
• AGDM 13659-13660 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #201 Childcare: Is Day Care Working? - The Childcare issue is explored from the experience of parents, day care providers, researchers, advocacy groups and employers. [2copies] no date
• AGDM 13661-13662 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #202 Eldercare: The Graying of Love - In this program young adults caring for their parents and decisions related to retirement are examined from the background of retired persons and national leaders. [2 copies] 1990/0525
• AGDM 13663-13664 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #203 Retirement: Decision Time for Seniors - The difficult choices and decisions related to retirement are examined from the background of retired persons and national leaders. [2 copies] 1990/0602
• AGDM 13665-13667 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #204 Business Ethics: The Soiled White Collar - This offers an insightful look at the effects of insider trading, corporate takeovers, and the collapse of the savings and loan industry. [3 copies] 1990/0608
• AGDM 13668-13669 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #205 Corporate Responsibility: Whistleblowers and Shareholders - An exploration of corporate responsibility resulting from shareholder resolutions and Whistleblower lawsuits. [2 copies] 1990/0615
• AGDM 13670-13671 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #206 Investments in South Africa: Hw Best to End Apartheid? - This program provides another look at the debate of investing and keeping corporations in South Africa. [2 copies] 1990/0810
• AGDM 13672-13673 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #207 Medical Ethics: Is the Human Body a Commodity? - An overview of the ethical dilemmas related to genetic engineering and transplanting fetal tissue. [2 copies] 1990/0629
• AGDM 13674-13676 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #208 Genetic Engineering - This investigates the ways in which human cells can be altered for positive or negative results. [3 copies] 1990/0702
• AGDM 13677-13678 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #209 Transplanting Fetal Tissue - Explores the ethical dimensions of transplanting fetal tissue. [2 copies] 1990/0713
• AGDM 13679-13680 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #210 Chile: The Hidden Revolution - An overview of the dramatic changes taking place in Chile related to democracy, third world debt, and the influential role of the Catholic Church. [2 copies] 1990/0720
• AGDM 13681-13682 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #211 Chile: The Challenge of Democracy - An insightful look at the sweeping changes to democratic leadership and reform in Chile. [2 copies] 1990/0725
• AGDM 13683-13684 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #212 Chile: The Impact of Third World Debt - The role of multinational corporations and the international banking community in Chile. [2 copies] 1990/0731
• AGDM 13685-13686 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #213 Chile: The Role of the Church - This program explores the unique role of church leadership in the political and social life of the Chilean people. [2 copies] 1990/0809
• AGDM 13687-13712 Group : Third Season 1989-1991
• AGDM 13687 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #301 Marriage: Building a Lasting Friendship - This program is the first in a series of programs exploring the values and beliefs which lead to lasting friendship in marriage. It will consider the years of preparation for marriage, the early years of marriage when the "empty nest" environment leads to new discoveries. 1990/1031
• AGDM 13688-13689 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #302 Marriage: Choosing a Friend for Life - This program considers the time of engagement, wedding plans, choices about careers, discovering friendship, and the value of personal beliefs. [2 copies] 1990/1109
• AGDM 13690-13691 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #303 Marriage: The Early Years and Having a Family - This program explores the marriage relationship when issues emerge like establishing careers and spending time with one another, having children, childcare, and developing good communications with one another. [2 copies] 1990/1116
• AGDM 13692 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #304 Marriage: The Sunset Years - This program explores the marriage relationship from a number of perspectives. When children leave home the "empty nest" situation causes new discoveries for the couple. Reestablishing the marriage relationship in a new way often results when children are gone. Issues related to new roles and aging emerge. no date
• AGDM 13693-13694 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #305 Drug Abuse: Treating the Symptom - This program will challenge the viewers to consider the symptoms of this problem: lack of self love and worth. It will explore the many societal factors which cause so many people from every walk of life to self destruct. [2 copies] no date
• AGDM 13695-13696 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #306 Drug Laws: Legalization or Enforcement - This program will examine the controversial issue of legalization of drugs. There are many people favoring legalization as a means of controlling the quantity and use of drugs. Others believe the only solution is to have strict laws and enforcement. [2 copies] 1990/1207
• AGDM 13697-13698 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #307 Drug Abuse Prevention: Education and Treatment - This program will explore the many efforts to prevent drug abuse through extensive educational and treatment programs. Local and national programs will be examined as various leaders share their insights related to the problems and solution of drug abuse. [2 copies] no date
• AGDM 13699-13700 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #308 Drug Abuse: The Future Challenge - A program that will examine the various challenges to the drug abuse problem within our country. Representatives from law enforcement, education, and drug abuse treatment comment upon the future direction for prevention. [2 copies] no date
• AGDM 13701-13702 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #309 Martin Luther King Tribute Memorial Special - This program reviews the great impact which Martin Luther King made upon people of all races. The program is a celebration of one of the great leaders of our time. [2 copies] 1989/1207
• AGDM 13703-13704 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #310 The Impact of the Image: Television and Advertising - This program will explore the impact of television advertising upon the viewer. It will consider the purpose of advertising and how television becomes a powerful medium of delivering the message. [2 copies] 1991/0103
• AGDM 13705-13707 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #311 The Impact of the Image: Television Programming - This program is being used to educate and inform people in new ways. It will highlight programs like: "LifeStories" and "The Cosby Show," also the use of television in the classroom will be featured. [3 copies] 1991/0108
• AGDM 13708-13710 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #312 A Renewal of Latin America - It will consider the political, economic, and social changes as well as the unique role of the church. [3 copies] no date
• AGDM 13711-13712 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #313 A Return Home - This program will focus our attention on the constant problem of homelessness. It will examine new efforts of helping the homeless, which are making a difference in people's lives. [2 copies] 1991/0122
• AGDM 13713-13735 Group : Fourth Season 1991
• AGDM 13713-13714 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #401 Science and Religion: An Overview - A common perception is that science and religion have been and continue to be in conflict. This program presents arguments for and against this view. It also looks at ways science and religion have cooperated in the past, and explores how they might still cooperate. Finally, it asks how reasonable religious belief is in an age of science. [2 copies] 1991/0418
• AGDM 13715-13716 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #402 Science and Religion: Let There Be Light and the Big Bang - This program explores possible connection between contemporary cosmology and the religious belief in creation. It examines how the universe began and how it might end according to the big bang theory. It also looks at the anthropic cosmological principle and asks about its potential religious implications. Does cosmology today support religious belief in creation? [2 copies] 1991/0418
• AGDM 13717-13718 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #403 Science and Religion: Creation and Evolution - The supposed conflict between science and religion has long been seen to center on the so-called debate between creation and evolution. After a brief historical introduction, this program looks at the status of Darwin's theory of evolution today and asks whether a religious belief in creation is compatible with it. [2 copies] 1991/0418
• AGDM 13719-13720 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #404 Science and Religion: Mind, Brain, and Soul - Recent advances in neuroscience and artificial intelligence have led some to conclude that the brain is no more than a sophisticated biological computer. This program explores how adequate this view is to human experience, and what the relationship is between this recent scientific work and religious beliefs about the soul and immortality. [2 copies] 1991/0418
• AGDM 13721-13722 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #405 Religion of the Book: Holy Places and Pilgrimage - What makes something holy within each of the great religions? This program will explore the meaning of holiness for the great religions and examine the transition of holiness from person to place. The program will also focus on the significance of the holy places and the lands of the great religions as well as their importance today. [2 copies] 1991/0510
• AGDM 13723 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #406 Religions of the Book: Women Serving Religion - This program will examine the ways in which women serve the three great religions. It will also explore the cultural influences of feminism upon religious tradition and the belief regarding ordination of women. 1991/0517
• AGDM 13724 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #407 Religions of the Book: The Poor - This program will explore the beliefs of the great religions regarding the identity of the poor. It will take a comparative look at the traditional concept of poor and what the theological basis is for identifying the poor and the modern means of providing relief. 1991/0524
• AGDM 13725 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #408 Religions of the Book: War and Peace - This program will focus on the primary conflicts between war and peace within each of the three great religions. It will examine the ways in which conflicting religious beliefs have resulted in violence and the quest for peace. It will consider the difficulties in Northern Ireland, the difficulties expressed between Iran and Iraq, and the tensions surrounding the occupied territories in Israel. 1991/0531
• AGDM 13726-13727 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #409 Teenage Pregnancy: Adulthood 101 - This program will explore the difficulties facing pregnant teenagers. The program will consider difficult experiences for teenagers in facing economic pressure, lack of education and social support, limited parenting skills, and the future risk to family stability. It will also consider the supporting programs which are available to young people and their parents. [2 copies] 1991/0628
• AGDM 13728-13729 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #410 Parental Guidance Suggested - This program will examine new ways in which parents are becoming involved in providing guidance for their teenagers. It will consider guidance though the methods of "tough love," the networking or parent's groups, and the effectiveness of professional counseling services. [2 copies] 1991/0712
• AGDM 13730-13731 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #411 The Impact of Violence Upon Our Youth - This program will examine the impact of violence upon our culture. It will consider the many ways young people encounter violence from the picture portrayed through movies and television to the real life tragedies of domestic violence, suicide and drug related killings. [2 copies] 1991/0709
• AGDM 13732-13733 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #412 Volunteerism: Forgotten Heroes of Our Time - This program will explore the future of volunteerism and highlight some of the fine volunteers who are unsung heroes of our time. The issues of mandatory time for volunteer work will be examined as well as programs like: Points of Light. [ 2 copies] 1991/0717
• AGDM 13734-13735 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #413 Volunteerism: Cooperative Efforts of Concern - This program will explore the many cooperative efforts of volunteer groups to provide needed social services. In light of the nation's budget deficits and limited government resources, volunteer social services are helping people regain dignity and respect. [2 copies] 1991/0726
• AGDM 13736-13761 Group : Fifth Season 1991-1992
• AGDM 13736-13737 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #501 The Educational Wilderness - In modern education, it is difficult to sort through the many competing voices in the movement for school reform. We will try to make sense of current educational thought by the country's leading experts on the subjects of from the traditionalists to the latest trend of individual learning styles and multiple intelligences. [2 copies] 1991/1009
• AGDM 13738-13739 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #502 Educational Experiments - A look at several recent attempts to reform and improve the learning process. Some examples include the all-male academies planned for the Detroit public Schools, the Chelsea, Massachusetts experiment in which Boston University agreed to run the entire system, and the Key School in Indianapolis which has formed a curriculum entirely focuses around the theories of multiple intelligences developed by Dr. Howard Gardner of Harvard. [2 copies] 1991/1023
• AGDM 13740-13741 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #503 Morals and Values in Education - Where do kids develop their individual system of moral and values? How do schools fit in to that development? Whose values are to be the model for correctness? We will also look at the role of private and parochial schools in this particularly sensitive area. [2 copies] 1991/1025
• AGDM 13742-13743 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #504 The Art of Teaching - An examination of what makes a teacher effective in today's difficult schoolroom environment. In a time when a growing number of kids lack family and peer support, should teachers be called upon to fill the void? If so, how do they handle these extra duties and still make sure Johnny knows how to read and write. [2 copies] 1991/1101
• AGDM 13744-13745 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #505 Kenya: A Portrait of the Land - This program will explore the beauty and drama of the country. It will consider the diversity of the people and the land as well as highlighting the unique urban rural lifestyle. [2 copies] 1991/1108
• AGDM 13746-13747 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #506 Kenya: The People, Traditions, and Culture - This program will examine the beliefs and culture of the people. It will explore the rich traditions of the Kenyan people and highlight the meaning of tribalism, the importance of family, and the value of hospitality. [2 copies] 1991/1115
• AGDM 13748-13749 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #507 Kenya: Economic Challenges - This program will consider the many economic resources and challenges facing Kenya today. It will examine the valuable natural and human resources of the country as well as the impact of urbanization upon the people. [2 copies] 1991/1122
• AGDM 13750-13751 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #508 Physician Assisted Suicide - This program will examine the moral issues related to physician assisted suicide. It will explore the difficult choices for family, patient, and doctor regarding physical suffering and death. The belief that the terminally ill have a right to die has created one of the most significant moral dilemmas for our times. [2 copies] 1991/1207
• AGDM 13752-13753 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #509 Patients' Control of Medical Care - The right of patients to control their medical treatment has become the subject for many medical ethics debates. Yet the moral debate continues and new medical/legal issues emerge. This program will highlight a case study of a midwest community coming to terms with recent Federal Legislation mandating new opportunities for patients to take charge of their medical care. [2 copies] 1991/1213
• AGDM 13754-13755 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #510 Socialized Medicine - Rising health care costs have created a national emergency for all Americans. Many are calling for a national health policy that will provide medical coverage for all people in need. This program will examine some of the unique proposals presented by both leaders in the health industry and elected officials. It will highlight some of the most innovative health legislation in the United States and examine Canadian health coverage. [2 copies] 1991/1220
• AGDM 13756-13757 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #511 Negotiating the Future Environment - The threat of global destruction due to environmental disasters has created a new agenda for action on the part of world government. This program will examine the environmental issues related to global warming and the response of world leaders gathered at the Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for a Framework Convention on Climate Change held in Nairobi, Kenya. [2 copies] 1992/0103
• AGDM 13758-13759 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #512 Environmental Learning - The world community has become united in an effort to stop environmental disasters. Organizations have emerged to create environmental awareness and legislation. This program will examine some of the most significant environmental issues along with some of the organizations and institutions helping to create environmental learning. [2 copies] 1992/0115
• AGDM 13760-13761 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #513 Recycling Our Future - Environmentalists have promoted recycling for many years. In some states recycling has become a way of life. This program will examine the recycling industry and highlight some of the most innovative recycling programs in the country. [2 copies] 1992/0122
• AGDM 13762-13787 Group : Sixth Season 1992
• AGDM 13762-13763 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #601 Political Correctness: Coercing Respect - This program will examine recent initiatives at universities to police both speech and action in an attempt to eliminate offensive or intimidating behavior. It will explore some of these efforts and consider the claim that they are too intrusive and a threat to academic freedom. [2 copies] 1992/0416
• AGDM 13764-13765 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #602 Political Correctness: What Should We Teach Our Students? - This program will explore recent controversial attempts to reform the content of general education courses at high schools and universities in the interest of multiculturalism. Are these reforms educationally sound or do they go too far? [2 copies] 1992/0222
• AGDM 13766-13767 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #603 The Supreme Court: Who Are Chosen? - This program will examine the selection process for the federal judiciary with a special focus on the issue of lifelong appointment. It will explore some of the Supreme Court controversies and compare the selection process used to seat state judges. [2 copies] 1992/0429
• AGDM 13768-13769 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #604 The Supreme Court: How It Works - This program will consider how the Supreme Court operates from case selection, to advocacy proceedings, to decision making, with special attention focused upon the role of clerks to the justices. [2 copies] 1992/0506
• AGDM 13770-13771 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #605 The Supreme Court: Its Impact Upon American Life - This program will examine some past and present cases of the Supreme Court and consider their impact upon American society. It will highlight the role of the Supreme Court as the final arbiter of constitutional meaning and explore how it interacts with the legislative and executive branches of government. [2 copies] 1992/0513
• AGDM 13772-13773 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #606 A Return to Values: Back to Basics - This program will explore the transition of young adults to a way of life that embraces traditional values. The greed and self-indulgence practiced by many young adults in the 1980's has turned to generosity and responsibility in the 1990's. [2 copies] 1992/0527
• AGDM 13774-13775 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #607 A Return to Values: The Meaning of Life - This program will examine the spiritual renewal of young adults that has resulted in their returning to religion and embracing traditional beliefs. It will focus upon young adults increasing involvement in religion as well as their embrace of intergenerational values. [2 copies] 1992/0603
• AGDM 13776-13778 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #608 Women in Society: Changes and Contributions - This program will consider the history of feminism and its subsequent contributions to enhancing the role of women in society. It will explore such issues as economic equality and public policies regarding health care and family leave. [3 copies] 1992/0611
• AGDM 13779-13780 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #609 Women in Society: Gender Roles - This program will explore traditional and contemporary understandings of the role of women in society. It will focus upon the issues of occupational choices and sexual harassment. The issues will be examined form both a female and male perspective. [2 copies] 1992/0624
• AGDM 13781-13782 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #610 Women in Society: Future Directions - This program will explore the hopes and dreams of young women today. It will examine their attitudes regarding the changing family, economic equality, sexual harassment and public policies related to health care and family leave. [2 copies] 1992/0701
• AGDM 13783-13784 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #611 Voter Apathy - This program will examine the lack of participation in the political process by Americans. It will consider some of the factors contributing to voter apathy and offer insights into political reform. [2 copies] 1992/0709
• AGDM 13785-13786 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #612 The Politicians - This program will examine the difficulties related to political leadership in America today, including the lack of esteem for politicians. It will also look at some of the more innovative officeholders who have renewed their commitment to the public good over personal gain. [2 copies] 1992/0716
• AGDM 13787 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #613 The Superficial Democracy - This program will explore how democracy suffers as the time Americans set aside for public discourse steadily shrinks. Important policy decisions now escape thorough public debate because of inventions like the "soundbite." The resulting available forms of public discourse permit no real reckoning of most of our country's problems. 1992/0723
• AGDM 13788-13813 Group : Seventh Season 1992-1993
• AGDM 13788-13789 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #701 Earth Summit: Agenda for the World - The Earth Summit provided the largest gathering of world leaders in history. This program focuses on the key issues of this historic gathering along with the highlights from the Global Forum, and examines the environmental agenda for the nations of the world. [2 copies] 1992/1014
• AGDM 13790-13791 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #702 Earth Summit: Climate of Hope - There was much concern that the Earth Summit would be merely a ceremonial gathering of nations articulating environmental issues but lacking action on those issues. This program focuses on the key negotiators of the Climate Treaty and examines the initial process begun in Kenya to the final signing of the Climate Treaty in Rio de Janeiro. [2 copies] 1992/1022
• AGDM 13792-13793 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #703 Earth Summit: Future Commitments - This historic gathering of world leaders in Rio de Janeiro was not the end of negotiations regarding the environment, but rather a beginning. This program examines the challenge of action for the nations of the world and their commitment to stewardship of the earth. [2 copies] 1992/1028
• AGDM 13794-13795 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #704 National Debt: Borrowing Time - The acceptance of deficit government spending has grown since the great depression, transforming America from the world's leading lender nation to the leading debtor nation. This program explores the historical context of this practice and examines the debate over its continued acceptance. [2 copies] 1992/1125
• AGDM 13796-13797 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #705 National Debt: The Spending Crisis - How does the deficit spending habits of government affect the personal lives of American citizens? This program examines the connections between public and private fiscal health. [2 copies] 1992/1125
• AGDM 13798-13799 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #706 National Debt: Entitlements - Are American citizens willing to pay for everything they want? Entitlement programs make up the bulk of our nation's spending. This program examines the willingness of politicians and the public to make sacrifices in the interest of national economic health. [2 copies] 1992/1203

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