The Untouchables Eric Holder Backtracks Remarks on “Too Big To Jail”May 16, 2013, 2:15 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe attorney general on Wednesday sought to walk back earlier comments that some financial institutions may be too large to prosecute. 
The Suicide Plan Vermont to Legalize Assisted SuicideMay 15, 2013, 1:51 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowA bill approved by the state legislature makes Vermont just the third state in the nation to legalize physician-assisted suicide – and the first to do it through a legislative vote. 
The Retirement Gamble How Do You Know Which Financial Adviser to Trust?May 9, 2013, 2:15 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe Labor Department is looking to raise standards among financial advisers, but opposition from industry groups, lawmakers and even some consumer advocates threatens to sink the proposal. 
Top Secret America When “Top Secret America” Could Not Connect the DotsApril 30, 2013, 9:40 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowDespite the billions spent on counterterrorism since the Sept. 11 attacks, the Boston Marathon bombing was a reminder that intelligence officials will never be able to thwart every plot. 
The Retirement Gamble How Retirement Fees Cost YouApril 29, 2013, 3:04 pm ET · by Jason M. Breslow , Sam Bailey, Bill Rockwood and Evan WexlerMost Americans are unaware of the fees they are paying for their 401(k)’s, but over a lifetime, such charges can cost an ordinary American more than $109,000. Here’s how. 
The Retirement Gamble Five Moments that Shaped the 401(k)April 23, 2013, 9:34 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowIn the 1980s, the 401(k) began its climb from an obscure section of the IRS tax code to what is now the predominant workplace retirement option. How did it happen? 
The Retirement Gamble Index Funds: The Key to Saving for Retirement?April 23, 2013, 9:34 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowIndex funds have gone from a once ridiculed answer to retirement planning to one of the fastest growing corners of the market. They promise consistency, but what are the downsides? 
Concussion Watch At Start of NFL Concussion Case, a Focus On Workplace SafetyApril 10, 2013, 4:42 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowShould former NFL players be able to sue the league for brain injuries they suffered on the field? That question was the focus of a preliminary hearing Tuesday into concussion litigation filed by more than 4,000 NFL veterans. 
Concussion Watch NFL Concussion Litigation Faces An Early Courtroom TestApril 8, 2013, 2:34 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowA preliminary hearing this week will determine whether more than 4,000 former players can sue the NFL in court for allegedly concealing the link between football and brain damage. 
Kind Hearted Woman Setting Off Down the “Red Road”March 29, 2013, 12:25 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowFor Native Americans, a life along the red road means a life lived clean and sober. It is a sacred concept, which for Robin Charboneau, was once elusive. 
Concussion Watch With Eye on Concussions, NFL Adopts New Rule on Helmet HitsMarch 22, 2013, 4:12 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowIn an effort to reduce the number of head injuries that occur on the field, NFL owners have approved a new rule that will penalize players from striking opponents with the crown of their helmets. 
Iraq / War on Terror The Iraq War Is Over. Now What?March 19, 2013, 12:49 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowTen years on, the legacy of Iraq remains far from settled. One thing that’s clear: the war will continue to influence the U.S., Iraq, and its neighbors in the Middle East for decades to come. 
The Untouchables SEC Nominee Signals Cautious Approach to Prosecuting BanksMarch 13, 2013, 1:18 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowProsecutors should consider the “collateral consequences” of bringing criminal indictments against financial institutions, SEC nominee Mary Jo White told lawmakers at her confirmation hearing. 
The Untouchables Senators Bash DOJ for “Evasive” Response on “Too Big To Jail”March 5, 2013, 2:38 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowTwo U.S. senators have criticized the Department of Justice for offering an “aggressively evasive” response to their questions about why major banks have avoided prosecution for the financial crisis. 
The Untouchables Supreme Court Ruling a Blow for Future Financial Crisis CasesFebruary 27, 2013, 2:50 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe unanimous decision largely ensures no new civil fraud charges will come out of the crisis, now that five-year statute of limitations for such cases has nearly expired. 
Raising Adam Lanza For Adam Lanza, a Debated Diagnosis That Meant “More to be Worried About”February 19, 2013, 9:43 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowA diagnosis of sensory integration disorder may offer new clues about what shaped the shooter behind the Sandy Hook tragedy. 
Raising Adam Lanza Slideshow: Adam Lanza’s Path to the Sandy Hook TragedyFebruary 19, 2013, 11:55 am ET · by Jason M. BreslowBefore becoming the name behind the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, Adam Lanza was just a shy boy that no one could quite seem to get through to. 
Kind Hearted Woman David Sutherland on the “Magic” of FilmmakingFebruary 14, 2013, 11:48 am ET · by Jason M. Breslow“My films are really about people and how they react,” says David Sutherland, director of the forthcoming film “Kind Hearted Woman,” airing April 1 and 2 on PBS. 
Cliffhanger In Their Own Words: The GOP’s 2010 Freshmen and the Politics of DebtFebruary 12, 2013, 7:43 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowFour members of the class of 2010 talk about their role in debt limit talks, their real feelings about John Boehner, and the future of the GOP. 
Cliffhanger The GOP Freshmen of 2010: “Spear Carriers” with a MissionFebruary 12, 2013, 7:41 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe 87 Republicans that propelled the GOP into the House majority in 2010 shifted not only the debate over spending, but the dynamics of Washington altogether. 
The Untouchables 4 Reasons Why the S&P Fraud Lawsuit May Be a Game-ChangerFebruary 5, 2013, 5:52 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe Justice Department alleges Standard & Poor’s, the nation’s largest credit ratings agency, knowingly understated the risk behind many of the financial products that caused the subprime mortgage meltdown. 
Concussion Watch NFL Concussions: The 2012-13 Season In ReviewFebruary 1, 2013, 2:15 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe past NFL season saw more than 160 players go down with a head injury. Along the way, there have been landmark breakthroughs in brain research, a high-profile wrongful death lawsuit, and even a commentary on violence in football by President Obama. 
Concussion Watch Obama’s Concerns Focus Super Bowl Talk On Player SafetyJanuary 29, 2013, 3:13 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe president said that if he had a son, he’d think twice about letting him play football. His comments, which have spurred a range of reaction from players, come amid an NFL season in which 170 concussions have been reported on team injury reports. 
The Untouchables Eric Schneiderman: Mortgage Task Force Eyeing Broader SuitsJanuary 28, 2013, 1:31 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe appetite is growing for cases that address systemic fraud during the financial crisis, says the co-chair of the Obama administration’s Mortgage-Backed Securities Working Group. 
Concussion Watch Family of Junior Seau Files Wrongful Death Suit Against NFLJanuary 23, 2013, 4:17 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe family Junior Seau is suing the NFL, claiming the linebacker’s suicide last May was caused by head trauma he sustained over more than 20 seasons in the league. 
The Untouchables Too Big To Jail? The Top 10 Civil Cases Against the BanksJanuary 22, 2013, 9:44 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowIn nearly every major legal case to emerge from the crisis, government prosecutors have won multi-million dollar settlements, but companies and officials have not been required to admit wrongdoing. 
The Untouchables Were Bankers Jailed In Past Financial Crises?January 22, 2013, 9:43 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowNot one Wall Street executive has been prosecuted for fraud related to the subprime crisis. How does that compare to past downturns? 
The Untouchables As Deadlines Loom for Financial Crisis Cases, Prosecutors Weigh Their OptionsJanuary 22, 2013, 9:40 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowFor more than four years, regulators have struggled to successfully prosecute a Wall Street bank or its executives for alleged misconduct during the financial crisis. Now, time may be running out. 
The Untouchables “Fraud Was … the F-Bomb”January 22, 2013, 10:29 am ET · by Jason M. BreslowWell before the housing bubble burst, alarm bells were beginning to sound among key players in the mortgage industry: due diligence underwriters. 
Inside Obama’s Presidency “Inside Obama’s Presidency”: His Second-Term AgendaJanuary 16, 2013, 8:06 am ET · by Jason M. BreslowFour years ago, Barack Obama hinted at his desire to be a transformative president. With Inauguration Day less than a week away, six of the country’s leading journalists discuss how he can meet that mark in his second term. 
Inside Obama’s Presidency “Inside Obama’s Presidency”: Discussing the First TermJanuary 15, 2013, 7:29 am ET · by Jason M. BreslowFour years ago, Barack Obama hinted at his desire to be a transformative president. With Inauguration Day less than a week away, six of the country’s leading journalists discuss whether he has met that mark. 
Concussion Watch Junior Seau Suffered Chronic Brain Damage, NIH Study FindsJanuary 10, 2013, 12:00 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe former NFL linebacker, whose suicide stunned the football world, suffered from the same chronic brain condition that has also been documented in the brains of 50 deceased players, NIH researchers have found. 
The Education of Michelle Rhee How Do You Measure Success in School Reform?January 8, 2013, 9:34 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowMichelle Rhee has taken her education reform agenda nationally, yet supporters and critics alike continue to wrestle with the same questions that dominated her tenure in Washington. For example, how do you turn around a struggling school? What makes a good teacher? Three experts weigh in. 
The Education of Michelle Rhee Education Department Finds No Evidence Of Widespread Cheating On D.C. ExamsJanuary 8, 2013, 9:33 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowA Department of Education investigation has found no evidence of widespread cheating in the Washington, D.C. school system in response to a whistleblower lawsuit filed by a former principal. 
The Education of Michelle Rhee Michelle Rhee: “The Bee Eater”January 8, 2013, 1:25 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowAs a young elementary teacher in Baltimore, Michelle Rhee struggled to capture the attention of her students. That is, until the day she won over her classroom with a surprising move. 
Concussion Watch Concussion Watch: Wild Card Weekend RoundupJanuary 7, 2013, 5:29 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowNearly 10 players per week were diagnosed with a concussion during the NFL regular season, but that figure is poised to hit zero when the first injury report to reflect postseason action is released later this week. 
Concussion Watch Concussion Watch: Week 17 RoundupJanuary 2, 2013, 2:21 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowAt least 10 players left games with possible head injuries on the last day of the NFL regular season Sunday, but because only playoff teams will continue releasing injury reports through next month’s Super Bowl, no more than three of those injuries can be officially tallied. 
Concussion Watch Concussion Watch: Week 16 RoundupDecember 26, 2012, 6:36 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThrough the first 15 weeks of the NFL season, roughly 10 players per week suffered a concussion. Teams appeared to outdo that pace this past weekend as at least 12 players left games due to possible head injuries. 
The Madoff Affair Peter Madoff Sentenced for Role in Brother’s Ponzi SchemeDecember 21, 2012, 2:53 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowPeter Madoff was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday for his role in the multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme orchestrated by his older brother, Bernie Madoff. 
Business / Economy / Financial OSHA Investigating Worker Death at McWane FoundryDecember 20, 2012, 4:21 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe foundry is owned by McWane Inc., the Alabama conglomerate that in 2003 became the focus of a FRONTLINE investigation on workplace safety. 
Concussion Watch Concussion Watch: Week 15 RoundupDecember 18, 2012, 11:46 am ET · by Jason M. BreslowWeek 15 of the NFL season saw at least seven players removed from games because of possible head injuries, however, two players were allowed back onto the field after appearing to sustain a concussion. 
Concussion Watch Concussion Watch: Week 14 RoundupDecember 13, 2012, 8:56 am ET · by Jason M. BreslowAfter three straight weeks in which the number of officially reported head injuries reached the double digits, teams appeared to experience a sharp drop in concussions during Week 14 of the NFL season. 
Concussion Watch Concussion Watch: Week 13 RoundupDecember 13, 2012, 8:51 am ET · by Jason M. BreslowWeek 13 of the NFL season has come and gone with at least 13 players having been tested for or confirmed with a head injury. 
Poor Kids By the Numbers: Childhood Poverty in the U.S.November 20, 2012, 11:01 am ET · by Jason M. BreslowOne in five children live below the federal poverty line, but what else do the numbers reveal about the jarring problem of childhood poverty in the U.S.? Concussion Watch
About Concussion WatchWelcome to Concussion Watch, a collaboration between FRONTLINE and ESPN to monitor the NFL’s response to the risk of head injury in professional football. 
Six Billion Dollar Bet House GOP Faults Corzine, Regulators for MF Global CollapseNovember 15, 2012, 5:17 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowHouse Republicans have released a scathing postmortem of the collapse of MF Global, blaming the leadership of Chief Executive Jon Corzine and a breakdown in regulatory oversight for the brokerage’s 2011 bankruptcy. 
The Suicide Plan The Shadow Side of Assisted SuicideNovember 13, 2012, 9:10 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe underground world of assisted suicide has added new layers of moral and legal complexity to one of the nation’s most polarizing issues. For example, what does it mean to actually assist in a suicide? Who, if anyone, should be allowed to pursue aid in dying? Six experts weigh in. 
WikiSecrets Bradley Manning Hints at Guilty Plea in WikiLeaks CaseNovember 8, 2012, 12:58 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowBradley Manning, the Army intelligence analyst accused of providing thousands of military records and diplomatic cables to WikiLeaks, has signaled he may plead guilty to a portion of the 34 charges currently facing him. 
Money, Power and Wall Street U.S. Sues Bank of America for $1 Billion Over Mortgage SalesOctober 24, 2012, 4:24 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowProsecutors have charged the bank with fraud for the sale of “defective” home loans. 
Climate of Doubt Beyond U.S., Climate Politics Stir Parallel BattlesOctober 23, 2012, 9:32 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowA bruising fight over cap-and-trade legislation in Australia stands as a reminder that despite broad scientific consensus on global warming, an unsettled political debate over the issue is not unique to the U.S. 
The Choice 2012 Artifact 12: Letters From Romney’s Mission to FranceOctober 3, 2012, 1:40 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowAt age 19, Mitt Romney set out for France to begin 30 months of missionary work for the Mormon church. Each day, he would wake at 6 a.m., eat breakfast, study his bible, and then go door-to-door looking to win over converts. 
Money, Power and Wall Street New Mortgage Task Force Charges JPMorgan With “Systemic Fraud”October 2, 2012, 2:35 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe lawsuit is the first filed by a federal mortgage task force established by the Obama administration to investigate alleged fraud involving home loans. 
Breaking the Bank Bank of America Agrees to Settle Charges Over Merrill PurchaseSeptember 28, 2012, 2:39 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowIf approved, the settlement would represent the largest of its kind to come out of the financial crisis. 
The Choice 2012 Artifact Eight: Romney Takes On KennedySeptember 27, 2012, 2:07 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowTime was running out for Mitt Romney on Oct. 25, 1994. With Election Day fast approaching, a once-close Senate race seemed to be slipping away. 
Dropout Nation By the Numbers: Dropping Out of High SchoolSeptember 21, 2012, 2:10 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowHow costly is the decision to dropout of high school? Consider a few figures about life without a diploma. 
The Choice 2012 Artifact Four: When Mitt Romney Bet on Staples (Video)September 20, 2012, 1:56 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowIn the lead-up to The Choice 2012, FRONTLINE’s hotly anticipated dual biography of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, we’re publishing … Continue reading 
The Battle for Syria Interactive Map: The Battle for SyriaSeptember 18, 2012, 9:46 pm ET · by Jason M. Breslow and Azmat KhanThe mass protests that began in the rural farming town of Dara’a in March 2011 have since spiraled into nationwide war. Rebels have won control over much of the nation’s countryside, and taken key neighborhoods in several important cities, including Aleppo, and the capital, Damascus. 
The Choice 2012 Artifact Two: Mitt Romney Protesting the ProtestersSeptember 17, 2012, 1:52 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowAt Stanford, Mitt Romney took an early step toward establishing his political identity. 
The Spill U.S. Slams BP for “Gross Negligence” in Gulf Oil SpillSeptember 5, 2012, 1:22 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowIn a scathing memo submitted last week to the New Orleans court that will hear the case, government attorneys write that their investigation unmasked a “culture of corporate recklessness” at the British oil giant. 
Money, Power and Wall Street Deadlines Loom To Bring Financial Crisis CasesAugust 15, 2012, 2:33 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowFor nearly five years, federal regulators have struggled to successfully prosecute Wall Street banks or executives for alleged misconduct during the financial crisis. Now, time may be running out. 
Post Mortem More Deaths Go Unchecked as Autopsy Rate Falls to “Miserably Low” LevelsAugust 8, 2012, 1:16 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowNearly 7,000 people die each day in the United States, and according to a new report, there remains a critical shortage of experts trained to determine their cause of death. 
Money, Power and Wall Street Neil Barofsky on the “Broken Promises” of the Bank BailoutsAugust 1, 2012, 10:46 am ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe former TARP inspector general on why the American people “should be enraged by the broken promises to Main Street and the unending protection of Wall Street.” 
Alaska Gold Behind the Insatiable Global Demand for CopperJuly 24, 2012, 9:35 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowTo get a good sense of the potential value of the copper buried below Alaska’s Bristol Bay region, consider an unlikely economic indicator: copper thefts. 
Money, Power and Wall Street The State of Reform: Dodd-Frank at Two Years OldJuly 19, 2012, 4:44 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe landmark legislation — which clocks in at more than 2,000 pages — was meant to rein in a financial system that brought the economy to the brink of collapse in 2008. 
Fast Times at West Philly High Interactive: Under the Hood of West Philly’s X Prize CarsJuly 17, 2012, 9:35 pm ET · by Jason M. Breslow and Bill Rockwood
ENDGAME: AIDS in Black America Map: HIV/AIDS in Your StateJuly 10, 2012, 8:35 pm ET · by Jason M. Breslow , Sam Bailey, and Bill Rockwood
ENDGAME: AIDS in Black America Interactive: The Spread of HIV in Black AmericaJuly 10, 2012, 8:28 pm ET · by Jason M. Breslow and Sam BaileyThe late 1980s marked a turning point in the history of AIDS in the United States. 
College, Inc. Judge Blocks Key Provision of “Gainful Employment” RulesJuly 2, 2012, 2:22 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowA federal judge has struck down a Department of Education initiative aimed at improving the quality of degrees issued by for-profit colleges 
Money and March Madness College Football’s “Final Four” Could Quell Antitrust FightJune 27, 2012, 6:11 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowA Final Four is coming to college football. 
Dollars and Dentists How To Fix A Broken Dental Safety NetJune 27, 2012, 11:10 am ET · by Jason M. BreslowA trip to the dentist’s office may instill a sense of dread, but for the majority Americans, access to care is rarely an issue. 
Money, Power and Wall Street Do Credit Ratings Still Matter?June 25, 2012, 11:25 am ET · by Jason M. BreslowIn the four years since the banking crisis began, a familiar pattern has emerged regarding the nation’s credit ratings agencies: … Continue reading 
Money, Power and Wall Street Trouble At UBS For Obama’s Favorite Banker?June 21, 2012, 1:44 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowOffice politics may be creating a somewhat awkward work environment for President Obama’s favorite banker, who according to a report … Continue reading 
Money, Power and Wall Street Sheila Bair: From Regulator To WatchdogJune 12, 2012, 4:19 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowA year removed from the FDIC, Bair is setting her sights on opponents of financial reform. 
Money, Power and Wall Street Small Banks Under Pressure From New Capital RequirementsJune 8, 2012, 4:44 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowIn a potential strain on many of the nation’s smallest lenders, the Federal Reserve will seek to hold U.S. banks … Continue reading 
Six Billion Dollar Bet MF Global Fund Transfer Evaded Regulators, Trustee SaysJune 6, 2012, 3:28 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowWhen regulators began to grow nervous last summer about MF Global’s $6 billion bet on European debt, they told the … Continue reading 
Six Billion Dollar Bet MF Global Trustee Hints At Negligence Suit Against Jon CorzineJune 4, 2012, 2:00 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowJon Corzine and other former executives of MF Global Holdings Ltd. could face claims for negligence and breach of fiduciary … Continue reading 
Money, Power and Wall Street Shadow Banking Down From Crisis, But for How Long?May 31, 2012, 1:57 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe so-called “shadow banking system” that was at the heart of the financial crisis has seen its value fall by more than half over the last few years 
Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown Fukushima Radiation Estimate Doubles, But Cancer Risk Lower Than ExpectedMay 25, 2012, 1:50 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowThe new findings come from three separate analyses presented this week by the Tokyo Electric Power Company, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations. 
Kill/Capture Report: White House Expands Role in Guiding Drone TargetsMay 23, 2012, 2:20 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowIn a sign of increased sensitivity over U.S. drone strategy, White House counterterror chief John Brennan has taken command of … Continue reading 
Six Billion Dollar Bet What Happened to MF Global’s Customer’s Money?May 22, 2012, 9:44 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowSeven months since MF Global filed for bankruptcy, here is what is known about the brokerage firm’s customers and what happened to $1.6 billion worth of their missing money. 
Six Billion Dollar Bet How Corzine Steered Regulators To Protect MF Global StrategyMay 22, 2012, 12:59 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowWhen Jon Corzine took the reins of MF Global in 2010, the Wall Street brokerage was a deeply troubled firm. … Continue reading 
Money, Power and Wall Street Is the U.S. Economy Prepared for the Fallout From Greece?May 18, 2012, 9:39 am ET · by Jason M. BreslowGreece’s political and financial uncertainty has Europe on edge, as the continent waits for a new round of elections on … Continue reading 
Money, Power and Wall Street JPMorgan Loss Poses Early Test For Dodd-Frank Pay RulesMay 15, 2012, 6:40 pm ET · by Jason M. BreslowAs JPMorgan Chase & Co. continues to deal with the fallout from its $2 billion trading loss, the nation’s largest … Continue reading |
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