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Arts, Culture & Media
Egyptian journalists feel the pressure
The World
February 03, 2011
Anchor Marco Werman reports on Egyptian journalist Shahira Amin, who resigned from her job at Nile TV, the Egyptian state television channel. Shahira says she could no longer work there because she'd been forced to keep some facts from the public.
Sports
Best (and Worst) Super Bowl Commercials
The Takeaway
February 07, 2011
Most of us prefer to fast-forward through TV commercials in our everyday lives. But on Super Bowl Sunday, the ads are almost as hyped as the game itself. Featuring celebrity endorsements, special effects, and the kind of humor that pushes the envelope,
Global Politics
Rastamouse upsets some people
The World
February 17, 2011
The World's Alex Gallafent tells us about a new kids TV show in Britain called Rastamouse. It's wildly popular, but it's also been criticized for racial stereotyping. So will Rastamouse follow Thomas the Tank Engine and Angelina Ballerina onto US screens?
Arts, Culture & Media
Dallas
Studio 360
February 18, 2011
Conflict & Justice
Al Jazeera's impact on Libya
The World
February 25, 2011
The World's Alex Gallafent reports on Al Jazeera's impact on events in Libya. The TV network's Arabic language news coverage is watched via satellite by many Libyans hungry for something other than the official coverage on Libya's state-run broadcasters.
Arts, Culture & Media
JB Smoove
February 11, 2008
Faith talks to actor-comedian and Curb Your Enthusiasm regular JB Smoove.
Arts, Culture & Media
Previously on Lost
February 12, 2008
Jeff Curtin performs a song written for Michael Emerson.
Arts, Culture & Media
Michael Emerson
February 12, 2008
Faith talks to actor Michael Emerson about his role as the super-villain Ben Linus in the hit ABC television show Lost.
Arts, Culture & Media
Happy Smurf-iversary
February 18, 2008
A look at how some of the Smurfs are celebrating their 50th birthdays.
Arts, Culture & Media
Rebecca Dana
February 20, 2008
Wall Street Journal writer Rebecca Dana talks about the identity crisis facing Fox's hit television show "24," given the recent debate about torture in Washington.