Synopsis
Explore the cultural and political milestones of the 2000s decade, including technological triumphs like the iPhone and social media, President George W. Bush’s war on terror and response to Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s presidential election and the financial crisis, hip-hop’s rise to dominance and a creative renaissance in television.
Episodes
Season 11
The Platinum Age of TelevisionThis episode explores the creative renaissance in television as audiences enjoyed groundbreaking shows such as The Sopranos, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Lost, Survivor, American Idol, Glee and The Office.84m2
Mission AccomplishedThis episode explores how George W. Bush faced the attacks of September 11th and launched a global war on terror.42m3
QuagmireThis episode explores President Bush’s desire to end insurgency in Ira while seeking re-election. In his second term, he must respond to Hurricane Katrina, a burgeoning financial meltdown and his own plummeting poll numbers.42m4
The i DecadeThis episode explores the rise of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google.42m5
The Financial CrisisThis episode explores the financial crisis that threatened the global economy.42m6
Yes We CanThis episode explores Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and the 2008 presidential election.42m7
I Want My MP3This episode explores how new technologies like Napster disrupted the music industry.42m
The Platinum Age of TelevisionThis episode explores the creative renaissance in television as audiences enjoyed groundbreaking shows such as The Sopranos, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Lost, Survivor, American Idol, Glee and The Office.84m2Mission AccomplishedThis episode explores how George W. Bush faced the attacks of September 11th and launched a global war on terror.42m3QuagmireThis episode explores President Bush’s desire to end insurgency in Ira while seeking re-election. In his second term, he must respond to Hurricane Katrina, a burgeoning financial meltdown and his own plummeting poll numbers.42m4The i DecadeThis episode explores the rise of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google.42m5The Financial CrisisThis episode explores the financial crisis that threatened the global economy.42m6Yes We CanThis episode explores Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and the 2008 presidential election.42m7I Want My MP3This episode explores how new technologies like Napster disrupted the music industry.42m
