- TV
Nation tells the story of an African-American who has trouble
with the local police department. Themes: crime, discrimination,
attitudes of police and others toward "minorities."
- Chicago
Tonight tells the story of a professional athlete who was
suspended for using steroids, a drug that is legal but banned
by American professional football leagues. Themes: athletes using
legal and illegal drugs, organizations that penalize the use
of legal substances.
- TV
Nation tells a story identified as corporate crime - a bank
that received millions of dollars in tax breaks and then fired
several dozen workers. Themes: crimes and punishment, crime prevention.
- Chicago
Tonight tells the story of Southern Baptists planning to
seek converts in Chicago, and the reaction of Chicago religious
leaders to this campaign. Themes: religious freedom, proselytizing
and avoiding having missionaries.
- Chicago
Tonight tells the story of a Cuban boy whose mother dies
trying to leave Cuba and reach the USA. Themes: parental rights,
attitudes toward Cuba, using children for political purposes.
- TV
Nation does a satirical piece on slavery because the state
of Mississippi did not abolish slavery until 1995. Themes: local
and national laws, attitudes towards slavery and discrimination.
- TV
Nation attempts to challenge the right of a Connecticut
community to own and control a local beach. Themes: private versus
public property, tactics for challenging laws.
- A local
news station has a Special Report on a bride and groom whose wedding
reception occurred during a power outage. Themes: wedding customs
and traditions, corporate and legal responsibility, when are events
newsworthy and why.
- TV
Nation explores a decision by local government to increase
revenues, tourism and jobs by building public aquariums. Themes:
local government responsibilities, economic issues.
- Politically
Incorrect explores what the government of New York City
is doing to homeless people. Themes: homelessness, attitudes
toward and policies about homeless people.
- Politically
Incorrect discusses
the causes of divorces in the United States. Themes: marriage,
divorce, local wedding customs and traditions, expectations about
marriage.
- TV
Nation exposes a company that produces baby walkers, a product
considered unsafe by many pediatricians.
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