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Filmed inside Indiana's Lake County Juvenile Justice Complex, this documentary is one in a series of programs exploring where juvenile crime begins, how it evolves, and what’s at stake for kids, families, and professionals in the system. Part of the series Cradle to Jail: The Kids of Lake County. (22 minutes)

Filmed inside Indiana's Lake County Juvenile Justice Complex, this documentary is one in a series of programs exploring where juvenile crime begins, how it evolves, and what’s at stake for kids, families, and professionals in the system. Part of the series Cradle to Jail: The Kids of Lake County. (21 minutes)

Originally broadcast as The Original Rompin' Stompin' Hot And Heavy, Cool And Groove All Star Jazz Show on CBS television in 1977, this award-winning film from Gary Keys contains performances by Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, Max Roach, Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, and Joe Williams. The witty program traces jazz from its birth in spirituals all the way to the wild sounds of the ’70s via live performance, dance, and narration. Hosted by Dionne Warwick. Winner of a 1977 Daytime Emmy Award. (47 minutes)

This program takes students through the range of techniques used in the production of modern animation. Beginning with the various methods of creating an animation, the video explores aspects such as character development, backgrounds, adding sound and voice, and the use of wire frame in 3-D work. The many roles in an animation team, including producers, directors, computer technicians, artists, and voice actors are also considered, along with applications such as computer games, advertisements, and film. (29 minutes)

In the final leg of his journey, Simon Reeve investigates the resources boom that is enriching Australia and explores where the Indian Ocean meets the South China Sea—a crucial hub of world trade. A BBC Production. Part of the series Indian Ocean. (60 minutes)

Filmed in early 2005 at Vienna's famous Porgy & Bess jazz club, this concert features Barre Phillips on bass accompanied by John Hollenbeck on piano and drums. Insightful artist interviews are interwoven with the footage. Phillips is part of an exclusive group of well-improvising American musicians who fit comfortably into the free jazz of the 1960s as well as the European free improvising scene. He has performed and recorded with many of the jazz greats, such as Don Ellis, Bobby Hutcherson, Bertram Turetzky, and John Surman. (62 minutes)

The 2009 Durban Review Conference, or Durban II, was a follow-up to the UN Human Rights Council’s disastrous 2001 World Conference against Racism in Durban, South Africa, where Palestinian sympathizers denounced Israel as racist, and supporters of Israel charged the UN with “demonization” of Israel. This important program examines how the longstanding conflict between Israel and Palestine dramatically disrupted two successive UN conferences—overshadowing discussions about human rights issues elsewhere—and the attempts to come to an official consensus amid protests and counter-protests. (81 minutes)

Legendary alto sax player Benny Carter is surrounded here by a true all-star group, comprised of Nat Adderley on trumpet, Red Norvo on vibraphone, Horace Parlan on piano, Red Mitchell on bass, and Ronnie Gardiner on drums. This memorable program of standards from the Great American Songbook features Nat Adderley singing his own classic jazz composition, "Work Song." (34 minutes)

The rise of the Internet has meant that ordinary people can be both producers and distributors of information and opinions through the use of a Weblog (blog). But with more than eight million blogs already in existence, how many bloggers are really being heard? This program profiles the emergence of blogs, looks at their negatives and positives, and debates whether they are an opportunity for alternative voices to be heard, or just uncensored tirades. Produced in Australia. (25 minutes)

In this episode, journey to Bourke and hop aboard the Jandra paddle-wheeler to visit the Back O'Bourke exhibition. Witness the devastation of the Darling River and meet a man obsessed with traps. Explore the Yarra Valley and indulge in a hot-air ballon ride, followed by wine, chocolates, and a spa treatment. Travel through Kakadu National Park to Darwin and witness an amazing thunderstorm. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

This episode highlights Broken Hill and Tibooburra. Learn about the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Have an adventure at the historic and filmic Silverton Hotel. Discover the importance of Surf Life Saving to Australia's beach culture. Take a trip to Moreton Island and have an amazing encounter with dolphins at dusk at the Tangalooma Island Resort. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

This episode is off to the bush. Travel to Banjo Paterson country for a tear-jerking rendition of “Waltzing Matilda” and watch some of the country's best bush poets battle in a war of words. Learn the art of cracking a stockwhip and head to Melbourne for the sporting event that stops the nation. Witness the annual humpback whale migration in Eden, along the far south coast of New South Wales. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

In this episode, visit Australia's capital, Canberra, for the Australian War Memorial and the Old and New Parliament Houses. Then head to the Great Ocean Road for a step back in time with vintage cars and the 75th anniversary celebrations of this scenic and historic road. Explore the Kimberley region in Western Australia to see some real Aussie cowboys mustering up cattle with some extremely close-up encounters. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

In this episode, discover the prolific wildlife of Christmas Island, including the amazing red and robber crabs. Delve into indigenous culture, make didgeridoos, and learn about indigenous art and food. Explore historic Norfolk Island. Observe traditional island dances and pick up some of the Norfolk dialect. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

Founded in 1812 and expanding in size and reputation throughout the 19th century, Claridge’s Hotel in London’s Mayfair underwent an Art Deco makeover during the 1930s, which loosened it from its Victorian trappings and reaffirmed its status as a fashionable destination for the rich and famous. This program goes inside Claridge’s for an in-depth look at its stunning Deco environment. A part of the series Art Deco Icons. (29 minutes)

In this episode, head to the opal capital of the world, Coober Pedy. Explore underground houses and an outback golf course. Visit Adelaide for food tasting and jet boating. Take a trip into the Adelaide Hills to the Penfold's Magill Estate. Trek to the Lamington National Park and visit O'Reilly's guesthouse. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

In this episode, meet with the Daly Waters locals. Encounter flooding and wildlife. Learn about the Jawoyn people and take a ride over the Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. Check out the Grand Pacific Drive—then have a go at hang gliding and Harley-Davidson riding. Explore Dubbo's historical heritage sites and see exotic animals at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

Recorded at a time when Dizzy was fronting his fabled postwar big band, featuring jazz greats such as pianist John Lewis, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, and bassist Ray Brown, this concert film captures the irrepressible trumpeter at his finest. In a format that was typical of the day, dancing acts and singers such as Helen Humes or Kenny "Pancho" Hagood were featured alongside the headlining Gillespie Orchestra—while Dizzy and his men enthusiastically attacking bebop classics such as "Salt Peanuts," "Shaw 'Nuff," and "Things to Come" remains thrilling to watch. (50 minutes)

In this episode, explore the Flinders Ranges and then travel past the Dog Fence to Farina. Head to Lake Eyre and learn about the effects of the salt and Aboriginal traditions from Reg Dodd. Take an adventurous trip to the Whitsundays. Explore the mysteries of the Lamington National Park and visit the O'Reilly's guesthouse. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

In the 1970s, pioneer drama therapist Eleanor Irwin and colleague Elaine Portner developed the Family Puppet Interview, a technique that uses a puppet-show format to diagnose psychological problems in families with school-age children. Observing the interaction between parents and children as they select puppets, plan a story, and present a show gives the therapist clues about the family’s decision-making process, communication style, behavioral patterns, roles, and areas of conflict. (29 minutes)

In this episode, take a road trip to the Flinders Ranges. Encounter sheep shearing; emus, kangaroos, and other wildlife; houses made from hay; and the Aboriginal culture. Explore the ecological masterpieces contained in the Ranges. Take an adventure out to Lightning Ridge and come across some unique races, including a wheely bin race and a goat cart race. Attend a rodeo. Travel around Brisbane and meet people from Riverlife—then go kayaking and see a hydrofoil in action. Bike ride around the city to see heritage buildings and the City Botanic Gardens. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

In this episode, Dr. Michael Taylor of ESR, a government-owned New Zealand Crown research institute, gives host John Watt a crash course in forensic science and explains his own field of expertise: back spatter analysis. Nardia Foote is a grad student who works with Michael to better understand the process of back spatter relating to cranial gunshots. John catches up with Nardia at a firing range where she’s set up an experiment to see precisely what happens when a head is shot with different caliber firearms. A part of Ever Wondered? (Series 2). (22 minutes)

At the 1991 FDA Prozac hearings, scores of impassioned victims described how the drug pushed them to the brink of suicide. But the pharmaceutical industry succeeded in getting its own message out, ushering its products into the mainstream while voices on the opposite side of the debate have largely faded. This film reawakens many of the arguments made against the culture of psychotropic prescription. (80 minutes)

This program explores the way food and cooking in Chinese cuisine has shaped and continues to affect the lives of people who have a distinct and intimate connection with its development and culture. (45 minutes)

For most of her life, Ina has looked after her mother—a responsibility that has taken its toll. “When’s she’s sick I get stressed,” says the Norwegian teenager, “and I worry that she’ll wind up in a hospital.” But the psychotic Sita denies she has a serious problem, insisting she deserves praise for “acknowledging all of my sides.” Sita takes an absurd joy in opening up to the camera, seeing this film as a channel for getting her “positive” message across. (Portions with English subtitles, 70 minutes)

In this program, Dr. Thomas Asbridge traces the journey of the first crusaders as they marched 3,000 miles from Europe to recapture Jerusalem from the Muslims. Enduring starvation, disease, and bloody battle to reach their goal, the Christian soldiers then unleashed an appalling tide of barbaric violence upon their Muslim enemies. Yet far from being the invincible warriors of legend, Asbridge says that these men actually considered surrender in the midst of their titanic expedition. A BBC Production. Part of the series The Crusades. (50 minutes)

What we now call an IQ test was originally developed by Alfred Binet at the start of the 20th century as a way to measure developmental delays in schoolchildren. But with the eugenics craze at its peak, Binet’s concept was soon appropriated and exploited by those who wished to guarantee the ethnic purity of their society. This program looks at the history of IQ assessment, from Ellis Island evaluations to William Shockley’s racist declarations in the 1970s, and reveals how social policies were influenced by the idea that intelligence is set at birth. (52 minutes)

This episode travels to Kakadu National Park where you can encounter a myriad of wildlife and see some traditional hunting for snakes by the Aboriginal land owners. Follow the Grand Pacific Drive and get involved in skydiving—then stop at the Crooked River Winery and Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk. Take a trip to see the wildlife in Freycinet National Park in Tasmania, where kayaking and oyster farming are also waiting to be explored. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

In this episode, explore Kangaroo Island off the south coast of Australia to check out fur seals, sea lions, and other wildlife—including kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, and penguins—as well as the magnificent range of flora. Then head on a road trip up the east coast of Australia, from Sydney to Coffs Harbour, for an amazing experience with sea lions and surfing. Visit an outback festival in Winton. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

The third leg of Simon Reeve’s journey is the most dangerous as he travels from the beautiful coast of Kenya to Somalia, where pirates are plaguing ships offshore, and to the war-torn capital. A BBC Production. Part of the series Indian Ocean. (60 minutes)

As innovative as they are influential, Kraftwerk's contribution to the development of electronic music remains unsurpassed. Having inspired everyone from Bowie to Coldplay and Siouxsie to Radiohead, this collective has also proven partly responsible for the development of entire genres, such as electronica, synthpop, and techno. This film reviews the career and music of Kraftwerk, from their inception in the late 1960s, through their most celebrated period in the mid 1970s, and culminating with their resurgence during the 1980s with the popularity of synthpop and techno. (195 minutes)

Filmed inside Indiana's Lake County Juvenile Justice Complex, this documentary is one in a series of programs exploring where juvenile crime begins, how it evolves, and what’s at stake for kids, families, and professionals in the system. Featured in this episode (the first of two parts) are the stories of 16-year-old Kevin Wells, who at the tail end of a 100-day stay at Lake County reaches his breaking point; and teen mother Kymyada, who has a penchant for running away and flouting her own mother’s authority. Part of the series Cradle to Jail: The Kids of Lake County. (19 minutes)

Filmed inside Indiana's Lake County Juvenile Justice Complex, this documentary is one in a series of programs exploring where juvenile crime begins, how it evolves, and what’s at stake for kids, families, and professionals in the system. Featured in this episode (the second of two parts) are the stories of 16-year-old Kevin Wells, who at the tail end of a 100-day stay at Lake County reaches his breaking point; and teen mother Kymyada, who has a penchant for running away and flouting her own mother’s authority. Part of the series Cradle to Jail: The Kids of Lake County. (23 minutes)

In this episode, travel to the remote Lake Eyre—a place of extreme beauty in both wet and dry conditions. Come along on an amazing underwater experience on the Ningaloo Reef with whale sharks. Go white-water rafting and hot-air ballooning on an east coast adventure. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

This program delves into the complex, rapidly evolving social lives of a group of 7-year-olds who have been part of a longitudinal study conducted since they were born. Does Anastasia have all the fun and the advantages by being an extrovert, or is there a downside to her intensity? Is quintuplet Ben really shy, or just introverted? If so, what’s the difference? And despite the hardships in his life, what role will Wyatt’s empathy play in his future? Part of the series Life at 1, 3, 5 and 7: A Longitudinal Study in Childhood Development. (48 minutes)

Focusing on 11 children as they cross the 7-year age threshold, this program shows how each subject’s inherent temperament shapes his or her ability to deal with the pressures of the schoolyard, family breakdowns, and other hurdles. Part of the series Life at 1, 3, 5 and 7: A Longitudinal Study in Childhood Development. (57 minutes)

Designed by the architect Charles Holden, whose early works were influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, the Underground Electric Railways Company headquarters began construction in the late 1920s and soon became the highest skyscraper in London. This program uncovers the story of a building so controversial that UERL general manager Frank Pick, who commissioned Holden, offered to resign. The new structure, however, would eventually serve as the hub of an Art Deco transformation of the Underground. A part of the series Art Deco Icons. (29 minutes)

Julio, Mark, and Albert are all having affairs, yet all want to stay married. They love their wives, and contend that without cheating their marriages would be in grave danger. Why do these men betray their families and how do they cope with the inner conflict about their behavior? The three discuss their extramarital relationships in this program, while a fourth man explains why he’s searching for a partner on a Web site dedicated to facilitating adulterous encounters. Part of the series Infidelity. (22 minutes)

Jacob has spent a great deal of his teenage years incarcerated. As a self-mutilator, his case both perplexes and disturbs those who care for his rehabilitation. He reveals for the first time a childhood filled with abuse, attempted murder, and total abandonment. Observing the same case of Shauntee from Principals of De-escalation: Shauntee (item #52362), counselors offer perspectives on working with juvenile offenders having mental health issues and tendencies toward self-harm.Viewer discretion advised. (40 minutes)

Filmed inside Indiana's Lake County Juvenile Justice Complex, this documentary is one in a series of programs exploring where juvenile crime begins, how it evolves, and what’s at stake for kids, families, and professionals in the system. Part of the series Cradle to Jail: The Kids of Lake County. (23 minutes)

Filmed inside Indiana's Lake County Juvenile Justice Complex, this documentary is one in a series of programs exploring where juvenile crime begins, how it evolves, and what’s at stake for kids, families, and professionals in the system. Part of the series Cradle to Jail: The Kids of Lake County. (20 minutes)

In this episode, travel to the New South Wales south coast to dive with the playful fur seals of Montague Island—and go on the lookout for whales and penguins. Then trek to a koala park to experience one of Australia's iconic animals and take a train trip through the Queensland outback. Join a crazy road rally through NSW outback, up into central Queensland. As the sun sets behind the Blue Mountains, have a sky-high dining experience—with 360-degree views—at Sydney Tower. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

This magical 2001 concert from the New Morning club in Paris finds the magnificent Monty Alexander accompanied by Bobby Thomas Jr. and Hassan W. Shakour. The life and career of this pianist great and groove master is a dream come true. Born on D-Day in Kingston, Jamaica, Monty Alexander became a formidably gifted child prodigy who soon directed his feet to "the sunny side of the street," as sang his first hero, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. Before he was even 20, Frank Sinatra had produced him in Jilly's bar in New York—and by the time Ray Brown invited him to sit in, Monty was raring to go. (128 minutes)

Filmed inside Indiana's Lake County Juvenile Justice Complex, this documentary is one in a series of programs exploring where juvenile crime begins, how it evolves, and what’s at stake for kids, families, and professionals in the system. Featured in this episode (the first of two parts) are the stories of Rodrick, a young man who by all accounts was on the right track in turning his life around, but now finds himself back at Lake County; and Morris, a 16-year-old whose anger problems have created problems for him at home. Part of the series Cradle to Jail: The Kids of Lake County. (21 minutes)

Filmed inside Indiana's Lake County Juvenile Justice Complex, this documentary is one in a series of programs exploring where juvenile crime begins, how it evolves, and what’s at stake for kids, families, and professionals in the system. Featured in this episode (the second of two parts) are the stories of Rodrick, a young man who by all accounts was on the right track in turning his life around, but now finds himself back at Lake County; and Morris, a 16-year-old whose anger problems have created problems for him at home. Part of the series Cradle to Jail: The Kids of Lake County. (23 minutes)

After eight years of marriage, Jhuma and her husband, Niladri, have not been able to conceive, and they are becoming desperate. They’ve decided to travel to Hyderabad, capital of India’s medical and pharmaceutical industry and the home of several thriving assisted fertility clinics. This film follows the Indian couple through their clinical and emotional struggle to overcome, as they see it, the “curse” of childlessness. Candid and often heartbreaking, this is an intimate portrait of a universal human problem embroiled in a tragic cultural conundrum. (Portions with English subtitles, 56 minutes)

Following up on startling revelations about a cost-control exception U.S. senators provided to Amgen, Bill talks to U.S. Representative Peter Welch (D-VT) in this edition of Moyers & Company about his effort to undo the damage and return half a billion dollars to American taxpayers. Amgen is the world’s largest biotechnology firm, a drugmaker that sells a variety of medications. Broadcast date: January 25, 2013. (24 minutes)

In this edition of Moyers & Company, Bill is joined by writer Sherman Alexie. Born on a Native American reservation, Alexie has been navigating the boundaries of American culture in lauded poetry, novels, short stories, screenplays, and even stand-up comedy for more than two decades. Alexie discusses the challenges of living in different cultures at the same time—“I know a lot more about being white than you know about being Indian,” he tells Bill—and shares his irreverent perspective on contemporary American life. Broadcast date: April 12, 2013. (43 minutes)

Martin Luther King had long known that racial equality was inextricably linked to economic equity—fairness for all, including working people and the poor. In the last year of his life, Dr. King announced the Poor People’s Campaign to demand an “economic bill of rights” for all Americans, regardless of color. In this edition of Moyers & Company, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Taylor Branch and author and theologian James Cone join Bill to discuss Dr. King’s vision of economic justice…and why so little has changed for America’s most oppressed. Broadcast date: April 5, 2013. (57 minutes)

As President Obama gave his State of the Union address, many wondered why there was not a word in the speech about taming the power of private money over public policy. There’s no question that big money calls the shots, or at least tilts the debate, on many issues vital to America’s democracy and integrity. In this edition of Moyers & Company, Bill is joined by Dan Cantor, executive director of New York’s Working Families Party, and Jonathan Soros, cofounder of the Friends of Democracy super PAC and a senior fellow at the Roosevelt Institute. Broadcast date: February 15, 2013. (42 minutes)

In this edition of Moyers & Company, Martín Espada talks to Bill about the power of poetry and reads from his works including “The Poet’s Son Watches His Father Leave for Another Gig,” “The Playboy Calendar and the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám,” and “Blessed Be the Truth-Tellers.” Over the course of their conversation, Espada describes the sacrifices artists—particularly those who are parents—sometimes need to make and what drives him to both poetry and activism. In addition, an essay is included on what money and influence will buy you in Washington. Broadcast date: February 15, 2013. (21 minutes)

This edition of Moyers & Company is an unprecedented in-depth report on the most influential corporate-funded political force most of us have never heard of: ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council. A national consortium of state politicians and powerful corporations, ALEC presents itself as a “nonpartisan public-private partnership.” But behind that mantra lies a vast network of corporate lobbying and political action aimed to increase corporate profits at public expense. Broadcast dates: September 28, 2012, and November 30, 2012. (57 minutes)

America has a wide digital divide: high-speed Internet access is available only to those who can afford it, at prices much higher and speeds much slower in the U.S. than they are around the world. But that doesn’t have to be the case, says Susan Crawford, former special assistant to President Obama for science, technology, and innovation and author of Captive Audience: The Telecom Industry and Monopoly Power in the New Gilded Age. Broadcast date: February 8, 2013. (29 minutes)

This episode visits New South Wales. Meet beautiful kangaroos on the beach at Murramarang Beachfront Nature Resort. Journey to central Queensland for the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame. Check out a real Aussie drover and the Qantas Founders Museum. Join in the Great Escape car rally for a wild adventure around the outback and along the east coast. Head to the amazing Bungle Bungle Range in Western Australia—take a walk and then fly around these incredible formations. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

This video helps parents and caregivers create the best possible environment in which to maximize a baby’s learning potential. Topics include gross motor development, reading a baby’s cues, tummy time, language development, crawling, communication, fine motor development, bonding, visual development, attachment, the auditory system, behavioral states, sensory processing, brain development, infant massage, reflex development, calming an infant, establishing routines, feeding, encouraging play, and dressing. A part of the series Baby Instructions. (61 minutes)

While not as obvious as playground bullying, bullying in the classroom is a reality that can inflict just as much harm. It can take the form of put-downs, hurtful e-mails, and “joking” insults, with perpetrators sometimes unaware of the damage they inflict. This program discusses classroom bullying behaviors, and offers thought-provoking management solutions for teachers who need to address this type of behavior. A viewable/printable worksheet is available online. (25 minutes)

Amid the beauty and turmoil of the subcontinent, Simon Reeve witnesses a thriving smuggling trade between Oman and Iran, and investigates the impact of India’s booming population. A BBC Production. Part of the series Indian Ocean. (60 minutes)

Embarking at London’s Victoria Station, this program offers adventure and visual delight aboard one of the most storied passenger trains of all time—the Orient Express. Viewers meet James Sherwood, an American who bought two of the original Orient Express carriages in 1977 and decided to restore them, as he eventually would an entire line of sleeper, restaurant, and Pullman cars, to their long-lost Art Deco glory. A part of the series Art Deco Icons. (29 minutes)

Uncovering how the extraordinary style first erupted into the cityscape, this program explores Paris’s bohemian past and the controversial figures who inspired the Art Nouveau movement there. Cultural correspondent Stephen Smith builds a picture of fin de siècle Paris through a look at Alphonse Mucha’s sensual posters of Sarah Bernhardt and the exquisite jewelry of René Lalique, and by visiting iconic locations such as Maxim’s. Part of the series Sex and Sensibility. (49 minutes)

A self-described “charmer” and admitted car thief, Aaron can’t keep his hands off the wheel. With an extensive rap sheet that spans years, staff at Lake County Juvenile Justice soon learn there are more wrenching details to Aaron’s story. This profile highlights the human side of the juvenile crime dilemma and the tenuous position offenders find themselves in on the brink of adulthood. (44 minutes)

In the third episode of Go Back to Where You Came From, two of our group leave Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya for Goma in strife-torn Democratic Republic of Congo. Escorted by UN peacekeepers, they see firsthand the dangers of life in a country where murder is commonplace and a thousand women are raped every day. A part of the series Go Back to Where You Came From (Season 1). (60 minutes)

In the first episode of Go Back to Where You Came From, our six participants begin their refugee odyssey. After being stripped of their cell phones, identification, and money, the group is sent to live for a few days with a family from Iraq and a family from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, each of whom are struggling to put the terrors of the past behind them as they make a fresh start in Australia. A part of the series Go Back to Where You Came From (Season 1). (56 minutes)

In Malaysia—a common stop on the dangerous path to a new life in Australia—100,000 people live in illegal refugee slums. In the second episode of Go Back to Where You Came From, our six participants spend several days living with 50 Burmese refugees in a small, one-bathroom apartment. A part of the series Go Back to Where You Came From (Season 1). (55 minutes)

As America’s military involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan winds down, many drones are coming home for use in border protection and municipal law enforcement. But domestic drone deployment is proliferating in other ways, too—in fact, anyone with a few hundred dollars can buy a sophisticated, unmanned aerial vehicle over the counter. This program examines the issue and explains how a congressional order could lead to tens of thousands of drones taking off legally into an already crowded sky, competing for space with domestic aviation. (28 minutes)

This powerful video separates fact from fiction with regard to meth treatment. The unscripted words of men and women who have experienced meth addiction are achingly honest. Clinicians from the Matrix Institute, renowned for its research of stimulant abuse treatment, present clinical concepts in an easy-to-understand and engaging manner. For individuals and clinicians who have been told that recovery from meth is almost impossible, this film offers insight, experience, and hope. The DVD version includes a facilitator’s guide. Produced by Hazelden. (30 minutes)

Color adds beauty to our lives and helps us express our deepest feelings, but what exactly is it? This video lays out the scientific principles at the heart of that question, examining the relationship between light and color, the physical and chemical properties that create it, and the ways in which humans and animals perceive it. Viewers are shown how light can be broken down into component colors—or, more accurately, wavelengths—and are given simple demonstrations that clarify important concepts. (30 minutes)

In this episode, discover Alice Springs. Talk to Pat Dodds about the Aboriginal history of the area and to Rex Neindorf, a snake wrangler. Take a trip out west to the Australian Agricultural College Corporation and learn to be a jackaroo. Learn about the Anzac story, from the shores of Gallipoli to the Anzac War Memorial in Sydney. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

In this episode, take an amazing trip down to Tumut in the Riverina region, home of the film The Man from Snowy River. Try fly-fishing and witness the first snowfall of the year. Dive the Great Barrier Reef for an encounter with all different species of wildlife. Visit Alice Springs, and while there see Uluru-Kata Tjuta, as well as a mass of camels and the character Dinky the singing dingo. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

The first leg of Simon Reeve’s journey takes him from the coast of South Africa, where he joins the fight against wildlife poachers, through Mozambique and on to Zanzibar. A BBC Production. Part of the series Indian Ocean. (60 minutes)

Continuing his tour, Simon Reeve visits a Sri Lankan elephant project, meets the Tamil people, travels on a prawn trawler, and ends on the ship-breaking beaches of Chittagong, Bangladesh. A BBC Production. Part of the series Indian Ocean. (60 minutes)

Bullying is an age-old problem that has been addressed in various ways over the years. This program offers detailed information on the principles of nonpunitive approaches to bullying, how to carry them out, and their advantages and disadvantages. The “No Blame Approach," the “Shared Concern Method,” and “Restorative Justice” are all discussed, along with the role of parents and when punitive methods might be used. A viewable/printable worksheet is available online. (26 minutes)

In this episode, join in on a mission to save the endangered Tasmanian devils. Do a whirlwind tour of Melbourne and go to the nation's capital, Canberra, for some amazing glass blowing and a hot-air balloon ride over the city. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

Pop quiz: When does learning begin? Answer: Before we are born. In this TEDTalk, science writer Annie Murphy Paul talks through new research that shows how much we learn in the womb—from the lilt of our native language to our soon-to-be-favorite foods. (17 minutes)

Every morning we wake up and regain consciousness—that is a marvelous fact—but what exactly is it that we regain? In this TEDTalk, neuroscientist Antonio Damasio uses this simple question to give us a glimpse into how our brains create our sense of self. Damasio's work has had a major influence on current understanding of our neural systems, which underlie memory, language, and consciousness. (19 minutes)

Throughout the history of Islam, says journalist Bobby Ghosh, there have been two sides to jihad: one internal—a personal struggle to be better—and the other external. A small minority (most recently, Osama bin Laden) has appropriated the second, using it as an excuse for deadly global violence against "the West." In this TEDTalk, Ghosh suggests that now that bin Laden's worldwide organization has fragmented, it's time to reclaim the word. (17 minutes)

Graphic designer Chip Kidd doesn't judge books by their cover; he creates covers that embody the book—and he does it with a wicked sense of humor. In one of the funniest talks from TED2012, he shows the art and deep thought of his cover designs. (17 minutes)

Every day, we make decisions that have good or bad consequences for our future selves. (Can I skip flossing just this one time?) In this TEDTalk, Daniel Goldstein discusses how he makes tools to help us imagine ourselves over time, so that we make smart choices for Future Us. (16 minutes)

What happens before a murder? In looking for ways to reduce death penalty cases, David R. Dow realized that a surprising number of death row inmates have had similar biographies. In this TEDTalk he proposes a bold plan—one that prevents murders in the first place. Death penalty lawyer David R. Dow has defended more than 100 death row inmates in 20 years. (18 minutes)

Orphanages are costly and can cause irreparable damage both mentally and physically for its charges—so why are they still so prevalent? In this TEDTalk, Georgette Mulheir gravely describes the tragedy of orphanages and urges us to end our reliance on them by finding alternate ways of supporting children in need. (11 minutes)

Top climate scientist James Hansen tells the story of his involvement in the science of and debate over global climate change in this TEDTalk. In doing so he outlines the overwhelming evidence that change is happening and why that makes him deeply worried about the future. (18 minutes)

Is there a definitive line that divides crazy from sane? With a hair-raising delivery, Jon Ronson, author of The Psychopath Test, illuminates the gray areas between the two in this TEDTalk. Ronson is a writer and documentary filmmaker who dips into every flavor of madness, extremism, and obsession. (With live-mixed sound by Julian Treasure and animation by Evan Grant.) (18 minutes)

Political prisoners aren't the only ones being tortured; the vast majority of judicial torture happens in ordinary cases, even in "functioning" legal systems. In this TEDTalk, social activist Karen Tse shows how we can—and should—stand up and end the use of routine torture. (13 minues)

In the ongoing debate about globalization, what's been missing is the voices of workers—the millions of people who migrate to factories in China and other emerging countries to make goods sold all over the world. Reporter Leslie T. Chang sought out women who work in one of China's booming megacities, and in this TEDTalk she tells their stories. (14 minutes)

People aren't just cooking anymore—they're cooking, texting, talking on the phone, watching YouTube, and uploading photos of the awesome meal they just made. In this TEDTalk, product designer Paolo Cardini questions the efficiency of our multitasking world and makes the case for—gasp!—"monotasking." His charming 3D-printed smartphone covers just might help. (3 minutes)

As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other? In this TEDTalk, Sherry Turkle explains how our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication—and asks us to think deeply about the new kinds of connection we want to have. (20 minutes)

As environmental policy influencer Vicki Arroyo says, it's time to prepare our homes and cities for our changing climate, with its increased risk of flooding, drought, and meteorological uncertainty. She illustrates this inspiring TEDTalk with bold projects from cities all over the world—local examples of thinking ahead. (15 minutes)

This program teaches the ways that officers can spot terrorist activity. We show how to recognize a range of potential weapons, including materials that can be used to make explosives. The information presented is now vital for the street officer, who has become the first line of defense in stemming the tide of terrorist activity. Contains graphic crime-related violence. Some language may be offensive. Part of the series In the Line of Duty, Volume 31. (31 minutes)

In this episode, explore the unique culture of the Torres Strait Islands, north of Queensland's Cape York. Learn about wedding feasts and traditional dancing and celebrations. Travel to the Victorian Alps for a weekend of skiing, sledding, sliding, and good old-fashioned fun on the snow at Falls Creek. Try diving, riding, kayaking, and bird watching. Take in the views of Sydney from the city's highest tower. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

In this program, Mishal Husain meets with young men and women who led the Arab Spring revolt in Tunisia and Egypt and shows their cell phone footage as she explains the regime change in those countries. A BBC Production. Part of the series How Facebook Changed the World. (52 minutes)

This episode travels to Uluru for dingoes, snakes, and Aboriginal art. Head to Adelaide for some amazing horse racing and festivals. Explore beautiful Noosa and its array of wildlife. Go surfing and kayaking—and meet a cameraman who films from a bird's-eye view to get some remarkable shots. Part of the series Travel Oz. (30 minutes)

In this program, Dr. Thomas Asbridge explains that the outcome of the Crusades was decided not in Jerusalem, but in Egypt. Using the latest archaeological evidence and eyewitness chronicles, he argues that it was a fearsome slave warrior from the Russian steppes—now forgotten in the West—who finally sealed the fate of the Christian warriors. Asbridge also challenges the idea that the Crusades sparked a clash of civilizations between Islam and the West that continues to this day. A BBC Production. Part of the series The Crusades. (50 minutes)

Telling a tale of scandal and revolution, in this program cultural correspondent Stephen Smith discusses how Gustav Klimt and other groundbreaking artists brought their own highly erotic version of Art Nouveau to Vienna. Smith discovers that Viennese Jugendstil was more than just a decorative delight as artists strove to infuse the new style with social meaning. Part of the series Sex and Sensibility. (50 minutes)

Using war records, old maps, and other archival materials, two of Australia’s Vietnam veterans have produced the first comprehensive account of where nearly 4,000 missing Vietnamese soldiers might be found. In a country where most families lost someone during the war, the enduring grief is not knowing where a loved one fell. Without that knowledge many Vietnamese believe their dead will wander endlessly and without peace. (26 minutes)

Where do designers get their ideas? How do the environment, culture, and history shape designers’ outlooks? Can collaboration create an inspired design? How do inspiration and innovation relate to each other? Modern design, powered by new technology and production techniques, is pushing the limits of human ingenuity. This program allows viewers to explore the minds and methods of product designers to learn how to breathe life into a new idea. A viewable/printable worksheet is available online. A part of the series Designers at Work. (17 minutes)

Travelling across the Mediterranean and Near East to some of the world’s oldest sacred places, in this program Bettany Hughes finds evidence that women were part of the very birth of organized religion. Hughes studies Minoan snake goddess figurines and female representations at sites throughout Turkey, and explains how societal changes saw the worship of Zeus and other male gods begin to diminish reverence for the feminine divine. Hughes also attends a Durga festival in India and learns what this goddess means to her devotees. A BBC Production. Part of the series Divine Women. (50 minutes)

Many believe that men who cheat are looking for sexual fulfillment, while cheating women seek love and romance. This program profiles Stephania, a lonely housewife who sought connection on the Ashley Madison Web site, and Regan, who loves her husband but is driven to find sexual satisfaction outside of marriage. Part of the series Infidelity. (22 minutes)

Focusing on human nature, this program argues that society is out of line with what science has taught us about positive human development, which promotes distortions of health and behavior that could be thwarted if the social system were to be changed. A part of Zeitgeist: The Series. (26 minutes)

This program begins a thought exercise where the Earth and natural law are used as a starting point for human decision making rather than politics. The subject is explored from all sides. A part of Zeitgeist: The Series. (40 minutes)

This program makes a prediction of what what the future may hold as society becomes more destabilized due to our outdated traditional practices. A part of Zeitgeist: The Series. (30 minutes)

This program paints a controversial picture of the events of September 11, 2001. It describes how the attacks on the United States have been elevated to a sacred, near-religious level—and that to challenge the orthodox view, regardless of the quality of the contrary arguments, is considered blasphemy and to be rejected. A part of Zeitgeist: The Series. (38 minutes)

This program presents historical data relating to the astronomical and astrological origins of Judeo-Christian theology (which can be extended to Islam as well), along with the understanding that these respective stories, beliefs, and traditions are really an adaptation/extension of prior pagan beliefs. A part of Zeitgeist: The Series. (29 minutes)