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FRONTLINE
Divided States of America (Part 1)
Season 2017
Episode 2
Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, "Divided States of America" looks back at events during President Barack Obama's years in office that revealed deep divisions in our country. The documentary offers an in-depth view of the partisan gridlock in Washington, the rise of populist anger on both sides of the aisle, and the racial tensions that erupted throughout the country.
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An examination of the powerful and polarizing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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A huge leak reveals hidden assets and deals of the world’s wealthy and powerful.
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An investigation of Boeing’s flawed 737 Max jet and the crashes that killed 346 people.
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