The 2000s

Overview

Explore the cultural and political milestones of the 2000s decade, including technological triumphs like the iPhone and social media, President George W. Bush’s war on terror and response to Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s presidential election and the financial crisis, hip-hop’s rise to dominance and a creative renaissance in television.

Episodes

The Platinum Age of Television

S01E01 The Platinum Age of Television

July 8, 2018 84 min
This episode explores the creative renaissance in television as audiences enjoyed groundbreaking shows such as The Sopranos, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Lost, Survivor, American Idol, Glee and The Office.
Mission Accomplished

S01E02 Mission Accomplished

July 15, 2018 42 min
This episode explores how George W. Bush faced the attacks of September 11th and launched a global war on terror.
Quagmire

S01E03 Quagmire

July 22, 2018 42 min
This episode explores President Bush’s desire to end insurgency in Ira while seeking re-election. In his second term, he must respond to Hurricane Katrina, a burgeoning financial meltdown and his own plummeting poll numbers.
The i Decade

S01E04 The i Decade

July 29, 2018 42 min
This episode explores the rise of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google.
The Financial Crisis

S01E05 The Financial Crisis

August 5, 2018 42 min
This episode explores the financial crisis that threatened the global economy.
Yes We Can

S01E06 Yes We Can

August 12, 2018 42 min
This episode explores Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and the 2008 presidential election.
I Want My MP3

S01E07 I Want My MP3

August 19, 2018 42 min
This episode explores how new technologies like Napster disrupted the music industry.

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