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‘American Voices 2024’ Filmmakers Hope to Expose Audiences to Differing Perspectives and ‘Bridge Silos’
Filmmakers behind ‘American Voices 2024’ spoke to FRONTLINE about how Americans’ sentiments on power and government have changed in the last four years and more.
October 29, 2024
Americans Across a Divided Nation Weigh in on Election 2024
Eight Americans in seven states react to the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in this excerpt from ‘American Voices 2024,’ offering a glimpse at how ordinary voters feel about the 2024 election.
October 29, 2024
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American Voices
FRONTLINE follows the changing views and experiences of Americans from the 2020 election season to today.
October 29, 2024
The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz
FRONTLINE investigates the lives and views of Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz as they run for vice president.
October 16, 2024
From an NRA ‘A’ Rating To Calling for Reform: How Tim Walz Shifted on Guns While Running for Governor
For years, then-Rep. Tim Walz had an ‘A’ rating from the NRA. Then, as he was running for governor, came a number of mass shootings — and a decision for Walz to make. Watch an excerpt from ‘The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz.’
October 8, 2024
From ‘Never Trumper’ to a Trump Endorsement: How JD Vance Shifted on Trump When He Entered Politics
When JD Vance launched his 2021 Senate campaign, a key to success would be an endorsement from Donald Trump, a man Vance once thought could be America’s Hitler. Watch an excerpt from ‘The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz.’
October 8, 2024
The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
FRONTLINE investigates the lives and characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency. In a historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal key moments that shape how they would lead America.
September 26, 2024
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The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz
FRONTLINE investigates the lives and views of Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz as they run for vice president.
October 8, 2024
Many Americans Say Immigration Is Out of Control, but 24 Hours on the Texas-Mexico Border Showed a New Reality. Will It Last?
The Texas Tribune and The Associated Press visited five locations along the 1,254-mile span to separate the facts from the political narrative during a heated election year.
The Texas Tribune
September 25, 2024
‘All About the Fight’: How Donald Trump Developed His Political Playbook
As Donald Trump, his father and their company faced a race discrimination suit in the early 1970s, McCarthy-era lawyer Roy Cohn taught Trump what would become an enduring lesson. Watch an excerpt from ‘The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump.’
September 24, 2024
How a ‘Life-Changing Moment’ as San Francisco DA Shaped Kamala Harris’ Approach to Politics
After the murder of a police officer in 2004, DA Kamala Harris faced blowback for maintaining opposition to the death penalty. The experience had a lasting impact on her approach to prosecution — and politics. Watch an excerpt from ‘The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump.’
September 24, 2024
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The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
FRONTLINE investigates the lives and characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency.
September 24, 2024