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Irish Immigrants: Emerald Isle to Ellis Island
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Exploring why so many Irish left for America and why it’s worth looking back on.
Religion: Church in States
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What does religious freedom mean to America today?
The Recording Industry: Off the Record, In the Cloud
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Find out if the vinyl resurgence is just a fad, or if it's here to stay.
Games: Rolls to Roles
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Gabe rolls the dice with actress/gamer Felicia Day to discuss the renaissance of gaming.
Journalism: “Pressing American Issues”
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How the free press forged the American identity and equips us with diverse perspectives.
Firefighting: Forging American Heroes
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Brutal extortionists and brave volunteers play into the story of America’s firefighters.
Weather: “Field to Forecast”
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From superstitions to science, Jim Cantore explains our fascination with the forecast.
Shelter: “House & Home”
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How the shape of the average American home has changed and the way it reshaped our lives.
Clothing: Cut From Whole Cloth
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Fashion icons Leslie Hall and Jeff Garner show how Americans and clothing are intertwined.
Food: Around the Table
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Exploring our foodways and how recipes are derived with chef/restaurateur Mashama Bailey.
Photography: “Picture This”
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National Geographic’s Joel Sartore talks photography and how it developed our lifestyle.
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