Season 1

(2018)
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Episodes 7

1 The Platinum Age of Television

July 8, 2018

1h 24m

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.

2 Mission Accomplished

July 15, 2018

42m

This episode explores how George W. Bush faced the attacks of September 11th and launched a global war on terror.

3 Quagmire

July 22, 2018

42m

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.

4 The i Decade

July 29, 2018

42m

This episode explores the rise of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google.

5 The Financial Crisis

August 5, 2018

42m

This episode explores the financial crisis that threatened the global economy.

6 Yes We Can

August 12, 2018

42m

This episode explores Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and the 2008 presidential election.

7 I Want My MP3

August 19, 2018

42m

This episode explores how new technologies like Napster disrupted the music industry.

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