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Contaminated: The Carpet Industry’s Toxic Legacy

How did PFAS, the forever chemicals once used in popular stain-resistant carpets, end up in the water and environment in parts of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina? FRONTLINE, The Associated Press, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Post and Courier and AL.com investigate what happened and the ongoing health impacts.
Season 2026 Episode 1 Length 54:23 Premiere: 02/03/26

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The President vs. the Fed
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Caught in the Crackdown
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The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador
S2026 E3 Length 54:23 Premiere Date 04/07/26

Crisis in Venezuela
S2026 E2 Length 54:29 Premiere Date 02/10/26

Contaminated: The Carpet Industry’s Toxic Legacy
S2026 E1 Length 54:23 Premiere Date 02/03/26

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"Contaminated: The Carpet Industry’s Toxic Legacy" - Preview
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A Merging of Faith & Patriotism
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God in America - Preview 2
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Brain Wars: David Nash
Clip Length 01:12 Premiere Date 09/09/10

Brain Wars: The Purple Heart
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Brain Wars: Jose Barco
Clip Length 01:36 Premiere Date 09/09/10

Brain Wars: Kenny Eastridge
Clip Length 01:18 Premiere Date 09/09/10

Law & Disorder: Robert Williams
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Haiti: The Aid Dilemma
Clip Length 14:49 Premiere Date 06/25/10

"Gangs of Iraq" - Preview
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Obama Speaks at Harvard Law in '90
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The key players behind President Trump's expansive use of the U.S. military. From clashes with allies, to taking out foreign leaders and waging war in the Middle East, examining the inner circle of advisers and officials trying to project U.S. power.

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