About this series
Making sense of the present by revealing the past. Journalists Celeste Headlee and Masud Olufani connect the present to the past through four distinct and varied stories, and New Yorker humorist Andy Borowitz adds his signature wit.
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Quick facts
First Aired
2019
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
TMDB Rating
⭐ 4.5/10
Votes
2
Genre
Documentary, News
Status
Returning Series
Network
PBS
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
Episode 1
Learn social media's addictive power. Discover NFL protests’ ties to 1968. See how Wall Street women fought harassment, and a python invasion. Andy Borowitz compares politics ads t…
S01E02
Episode 2
Uncover crime evidence pulled from DNA websites. See how drug rules stem from a pill’s side effects. Learn how a screen addiction cure is rooted in the past and why Americans are a…
S01E03
Episode 3
Learn why crime witnesses fail to act. Meet a Naval officer who transformed the military. Psychedelic drugs like LSD are back in the lab. Follow the voyage of a trash barge that pe…
S01E04
Episode 4
Hear how President Trump is taking on the press with a time-tested strategy. Learn the origins of vaccine fears. Discover the story behind free agency, and a law that was meant to …
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S01E05
Episode 5
Learn how texting could reduce suicides. See why surrogate parenthood is still being shaped by Baby M. Shine a light on lead, banned but not gone. Climate help may come from the Co…
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S01E06
Episode 6
Discover the lessons from a 1970s public housing experiment. Understand the roots of newborn testing. Explore head injuries in pro sports. See why too few people, not too many, is …
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S01E07
Episode 7
Understand immigration controversies that echo the past. Learn the truth about a lawsuit over hot coffee. Uncover the origin of special ops. See how risks are measured after Challe…
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S01E08
Episode 8
Discover how sex ed programs are informed by past failures. Debunk a myth about crime. Uncover the story behind new AIDS hot spots. Learn the legacy of Napster. Andy Borowitz tackl…
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Questions about Retro Report on PBS
How many seasons does Retro Report on PBS have?
Retro Report on PBS has 1 season and 8 episodes total.
What genre is Retro Report on PBS?
Retro Report on PBS is a Documentary, News series.
Who stars in Retro Report on PBS?
The cast of Retro Report on PBS includes Celeste Headlee, Masud Olufani, Andy Borowitz.
What is the TMDB rating for Retro Report on PBS?
Retro Report on PBS has a TMDB rating of 4.5/10 based on 2 votes.
