Jan 03 Into Pungent Water Science correspondent Miles O'Brien plunged into a muck of that which rhymes with "it" to investigate our ailing sewage system. Here's his story of what happened underground. Don't miss his full report on tonight's NewsHour. Continue reading
Jan 03 Watch Underground: A Hidden World of Water Pipes Miles interviews Chuck Hersey of SEMCOG. Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch Taking Infrastructure for Granted Miles interviews Greg DiLoreto on the country's sewage infrastructure. Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch Obama: Congress Needs to Explain Opposition to Jobs Plan President Obama's Oct. 6 press conference on jobs and the economy… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch Chinese Capital: Good or Bad Influence in Greece? As part of his ongoing reports on Making Sense of financial news, business and economics correspondent Paul Solman examines the pros and cons of a massive infusion of Chinese capital into Greece. Continue watching
Jun 17 Blueprint America: Dubuque's Move From Gambling to Green Lab The Blueprint America series on infrastructure -- a collaboration with WNET -- has taken us to several places around the country over the last several months: Chicago, San Francisco, and Detroit to name a few. On Thursday's… Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch Former Factory Town in Iowa Eyes Green Future, Improved Livability As part of our Blueprint America series of reports on American infrastructure needs, special correspondent Miles O'Brien reports on the city of Dubuque, Iowa, and the steps they've taken toward a green future. Continue watching
Feb 08 Watch Blueprint America: Motor City Faces Transportation Crossroads Once a hub of innovation, Detroit's now stands as the symbol of an industry's struggle for progress. As much of the world looks to faster, cleaner and more modern transportation, the Blueprint America series on infrastructure examines the future of… Continue watching
Dec 03 Obama Hears Ideas for Job Creation at Summit By Carolyn O'Hara As CEOs, labor leaders, and economists gather at the White House Thursday to discuss how to accelerate U.S. job creation, their challenge is tackling double-digit unemployment while keeping the deficit under control. Continue reading
Oct 26 Why Doesn't the Govt. Sponsor Jobs Programs Like Those During the Depression? Question: Why doesn’t the government sponsor jobs programs similar to those by Roosevelt during the Great Depression, such as rebuilding infrastructure, building new energy grids, alternative transportation, a decent bus system or train system? Paul Solman: But that’s what the… Continue reading