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Space: The Longest Goodbye
Season 25
Episode 16
NASA's goal to send astronauts to Mars would require a three-year absence from Earth, during which communication in real time would be impossible due to the immense distance. Meet the psychologists whose job is to keep astronauts mentally stable in outer space, as they are caught between their dream of reaching new frontiers and the basic human need to stay connected to home.
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The town of Victoria’s support for the Muslim community wanes as rebuilding efforts stall.
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A Texas town is thrown into the national spotlight when a local mosque erupts in flames.
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A woman’s journey to heal from childhood sexual abuse and confront generational trauma.
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Meet Ernest Withers, iconic African American civil rights photographer—and FBI informant.
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A Venezuelan youth orchestra tests the power of music amidst poverty and politics.