The 2000s

2018 6.4

Explore the cultural and political milestones of the 2000s decade, including technological triumphs like the iPhone and social media, President George W. Bush’s war on terror and response to Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s presidential election and the financial crisis, hip-hop’s rise to dominance and a creative renaissance in television.

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The Platinum Age of Television
2018-07-08
This episode explores the creative renaissance in television as audiences enjoyed groundbreaking shows such as The Sopranos, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Lost, Survivor, American Idol, Glee and The Office.
2
Mission Accomplished
2018-07-15
This episode explores how George W. Bush faced the attacks of September 11th and launched a global war on terror.
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Quagmire
2018-07-22
This episode explores President Bush’s desire to end insurgency in Ira while seeking re-election. In his second term, he must respond to Hurricane Katrina, a burgeoning financial meltdown and his own plummeting poll numbers.
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The i Decade
2018-07-29
This episode explores the rise of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google.
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The Financial Crisis
2018-08-05
This episode explores the financial crisis that threatened the global economy.
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Yes We Can
2018-08-12
This episode explores Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and the 2008 presidential election.
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I Want My MP3
2018-08-19
This episode explores how new technologies like Napster disrupted the music industry.

The 2000s

Episodes

The Platinum Age of Television

Mission Accomplished

Quagmire

The i Decade

The Financial Crisis

Yes We Can

I Want My MP3

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