Fix America (2012)
It's the greatest nation in the history of mankind-but serious issues are threatening to slowly bring this superpower to its knees. What can be done to fix America before it's too late? ... See full summary »
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Episode 1 - Debt and the Deficit. A Face the Facts USA Special
Release Date: 10 Oct. 2012With less than thirty days to go until what may be the most hotly contested election in years, Frank Sesno hosts a panel discussion on the hottest topic of the election: The economic state of America. Brought to you by RLTV and George Washington University, Deficit Reduction Commission Co-Chair Alan Simpson and budget expert Jared Bernstein will straight talk about debt, deficit and the dangers of hyper-partisan politics. In the process, they hope to debunk and clarify the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the major problems affecting this country's economy.
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Episode 2 - Education
Release Date: 13 Dec. 2012Join Host Aaron Brown and a panel of experts for a solution based discussion about the future of our country's schools and universities. How can we fix these weak links in our educational system?
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Episode 3 - Ending Senior Hunger. A Face the Facts USA Special
Release Date: 15 Nov. 2012Every year in America millions of seniors suffer from hunger and food insecurity. Worries about where their next meal is coming from and, whether or not they can afford it, are far too commonplace. Now, "Ending Senior Hunger" takes you inside the problem. How many Americans are impacted? Who are they? Where do they live? Why did they end up in this condition? And, why are people suffering this sort of indignity in the land of plenty? The show looks at the problems and the solutions. Who is helping? What more needs to be done? How much can non-profits really do? Is ...
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Episode 4 - The Health Care Dilemma. A Face the Facts USA Special
Release Date: 28 Mar. 2013The pitfalls of the American health care system, along with potential solutions are addressed by a panel of the nation's leading experts. Limitations on service, access to health care and universal coverage are among the issues discussed.
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Episode 6 - The People Have Spoken. A Face the Facts USA Special
Release Date: 29 Nov. 2012Host and Director of the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs, Frank Sesno, leads a candid discussion of the challenges facing the federal government and all of us in Fix America: The People Have Spoken.
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Episode 7 - The Future of Retirement. A Face the Facts USA Special
Release Date: 7 Mar. 2013Hosted by Frank Sesno, this special offers viewers a comprehensive look at how the fallout from the market crash is changing the way Americans plan for retirement. Panelists discuss possible solutions for those who can no longer rely on traditional benefits.