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A Libertarian Take on Health Care

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Matt Welch, editor of the libertarian magazine Reason.com, discusses health care with Paul Jay at The RealNews Network. (19 min)

Wireless Parking San Francisco

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What if sensors on the street knew exactly which parking spots were free and your phone could direct you straight to a free space? San Francisco is trying the idea. If it works, it’ll be good for motorists, for the city, and for the environment. (4:46 min)

The Death and Life of American Journalism

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RealNews discusses the state of U.S. journalism after decades of corporate consolidation then explores a possible golden future if the profession takes on a non-profit model, like the BBC or CBC. (19:30 min, 2 segments)

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No Reservations in America’s Rust Belt (Baltimore, Detroit, Buffalo)

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S05E13 - The No Reservations crew and Anthony Bourdain pay their respect to America’s Rust Belt cities Baltimore, Detroit and Buffalo. Tony flies his Friend Zamir out from Russia so he can taste and experience the real Americana. (43 min)

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Offensive in Marja Afganistan Directed at US Public Opinion

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RealNews reports - Porter: “The attack on Marja is meant to prepare Americans to accept negotiations with Taliban.” (10:30 min)

American Masters: Andy Warhol

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A PBS American Masters documentary of Andy Warhol. Segment (114 min)

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Discovering Angel Island: The Story Behind the Poems

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From 1910 to 1940, immigrants entered the US through the West Coast’s Angel Island Immigration Station. Located not far from Alcatraz Island, it’s dark history were practically lost, until re-discovered in 1970. (12 min)

Man Ray

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Glimpse into the life and works of Man Ray, an American artist who spent most of his career in Paris, France. He produced major works in a variety of media and was renowned as a fashion and portrait photographer. (53 min, 7 segments)

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