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Why Does the Government Pay for Art?

Why Does the Government Pay for Art?

Season 2 Episode 18
10:39
Why Do Students Have So Much Debt?

Why Do Students Have So Much Debt?

Season 2 Episode 19
12:14
Why Do We Have Housing Projects?

Why Do We Have Housing Projects?

Season 2 Episode 20
11:23
Do We Still Need Libraries?

Do We Still Need Libraries?

Season 2 Episode 21
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Why Do We Go to Prom?

Why Do We Go to Prom?

Season 2 Episode 22
11:01
Why Did We Plant a Flag on the Moon?

Why Did We Plant a Flag on the Moon?

Season 2 Episode 23
10:07
When did the News Start?

When did the News Start?

Season 2 Episode 24
11:39
A Brief History of Men's Underwear

A Brief History of Men's Underwear

Season 2 Episode 26
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How a Spy Changed Horror Movies

Season 2 Episode 28
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Why Do We Have Private Prisons?

Season 2 Episode 17

The US imprisons more people than any other country in the world. Today, Danielle explores why so many Americans are incarcerated and why we've turned to private prisons to hold that population.

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