Pakistan remains a crucial haven for both al-Qaeda and the Taliban, operating with a degree of impunity that keeps them largely beyond the reach of the United States. Even years after the fall of the Taliban regime, Pakistan continues to se…

In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, an alarming claim surfaced: Osama bin Laden's deputy, Ayman al-Zawahiri, had visited Lodi, California, in the late 1990s, attending a local mosque alongside two Pakistani imams with ties to a …

In *The Lost Year in Iraq*, FRONTLINE examines the pivotal early choices made by the U.S.-led administration in Baghdad as it navigated the complexities of a nation at war. Drawing on over thirty interviews – primarily with those tasked wit…

In May of 2005, Jim West, the former mayor of Spokane, Washington, found himself embroiled in controversy, facing widespread accusations of abuse. FRONTLINE examines the duality of West's existence: the man of public life and the private in…

This hour examines the global forces shaping American journalism and politics, focusing on the international currents influencing the media landscape. The lead story explores the rise of Arab media and its complex role in the evolving relat…

To quell the violence in Baghdad, the United States has invested billions in bolstering Iraqi forces. FRONTLINE, in association with the "America at a Crossroads" series, examines the results of this four-year training initiative. "Gangs of…

A vibrant and rapidly expanding faith, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has profoundly shaped American religious life and exerted a growing influence worldwide. With twelve million adherents, over half residing beyond the Uni…

This four-hour documentary, a collaborative effort between FRONTLINE and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, offers a comprehensive exploration of Mormonism, a religion of remarkable growth and global reach that remains surprisingly overlooked in American…

The notion that youth possess an endless future is a common one. But what occurs when that future is irrevocably defined by a life behind bars? FRONTLINE investigates the cases of young people convicted of murder, examining their trials and…

The aging population of America is experiencing a remarkable shift. While medical progress has extended lifespans, a growing number of older adults – those over eighty-five – are now the fastest-growing segment of the nation. This "oldest o…