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Episodes
182
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
57 min
On air since
2013
Latest episode
6 days ago

Episodes

182 episodes, newest first

  1. American Voices: 2026

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    FRONTLINE follows the changing views and experiences of Americans from the 2020 election season to today.

    1 hr 25 min
  2. Scammed

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    Scammed by FRONTLINE

    1 hr 26 min
  3. The Man Who Knew

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    John O'Neill, the FBI's expert on Al Qaeda, warned of its threat. But his maverick style doomed his career.

    55 min
  4. Baby Brokers

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    Have lax laws left the for-profit adoption industry ripe for misconduct?

    55 min
  5. The President vs. the Fed

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    FRONTLINE examines President Donald Trump’s unprecedented attempts to assert control over the most powerful institution in the U.S. economy: the Federal Reserve.

    53 min
  6. The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador

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    In collaboration with the Salvadoran news outlet El Faro, FRONTLINE examines the deal between presidents Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele to hold U.S. deportees at CECOT and what each leader stood to gain.

    53 min
  7. Caught In The Crackdown

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    In collaboration with ProPublica, FRONTLINE traces the violence, protests and arrests stemming from federal immigration sweeps across the United States.

    54 min
  8. Strike On Iran: The Nuclear Question

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    Strike On Iran: The Nuclear Question by FRONTLINE

    53 min
  9. From The Archives: The Mueller Investigation

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    Robert Mueller, the 9/11 era FBI director — who was later appointed as special counsel to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election — died on March 20, 2026, at age 81. From our archives, here’s the enhanced audio version of FRONTLINE’s 2019 documentary, "The Mueller Investigation."

    55 min
  10. Remaking The Middle East

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    FRONTLINE traces the road to war with Iran, the U.S. and Israeli roles, and the stakes for the region.

    1 hr 59 min
  11. Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy

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    How did PFAS chemicals once used in popular stain-resistant carpets end up in the water and environment in parts of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina? A collaborative investigation among FRONTLINE, The Associated Press, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Post and Courier and AL.com investigates what happened with these forever chemicals and the ongoing health impacts.

    55 min
  12. The Rise of RFK Jr.

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    Tracing the dramatic and controversial rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., FRONTLINE examines how the scion of a storied dynasty endured tragedy and scandal, broke with the Democratic Party and his family, stoked conspiracy theories, and is reshaping government and public health.

    1 hr 58 min
  13. Born Poor

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    More than a decade ago, the Emmy-nominated documentary Poor Kids explored poverty in the United States as it’s rarely seen: through the eyes of children. Born Poor tells the stories of the same children, now grown, chronicling their lives from childhood to the present day. The 90-minute documentary follows Kaylie, Johnny and Brittany across three chapters of their lives as they grow from kids to teenagers to adults, trying to pursue their dreams while dealing with an economy where they face more obstacles than opportunities — and trying to overcome the grinding poverty that shaped their childhoods.

    1 hr 26 min
  14. Trump's Power & the Rule of Law

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    FRONTLINE goes inside the high-stakes showdown between President Donald Trump and the courts over presidential power. Trump allies, opponents and experts talk about how he is testing the extent of his power; the legal pushback; and the impact on the rule of law.

    1 hr 28 min
  15. Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning

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    How Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America’s lack of preparedness. FRONTLINE and NPR draw on a decade of reporting on disasters and their aftermath to examine how and why the U.S. is more vulnerable than ever to climate change-related storms.

    56 min
  16. Alaska's Vanishing Native Villages

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    The enhanced audio-only version of FRONTLINE's documentary, "Alaska's Vanishing Native Villages." A look inside Alaska Native villages fighting for survival against climate change. With the Howard Center at ASU, FRONTLINE examines why communities are relocating and why they’re struggling to preserve their traditions.

    31 min
  17. The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram

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    FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate how an online network known as Terrorgram spread extremism and violence. The documentary traces the rise of a global community of white supremacists and the anonymous, loosely moderated platforms used to spread hate and promote terror attacks.

    1 hr 25 min
  18. Trump's Comeback

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    FRONTLINE traces Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, overcoming unprecedented obstacles and opposition. With insider interviews, the documentary examines defining moments over his life and career, his 2020 election loss, felony convictions and his historic comeback.

    57 min
  19. Maui's Deadly Firestorm

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    FRONTLINE investigates the deadliest American wildfire in a century, and the missed warnings that made it so unstoppable. The documentary examines the fire’s causes, the chaotic response, and how changes to the climate and landscape have made Maui increasingly vulnerable to fires.

    55 min
  20. Breakdown in Maine

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    FRONTLINE, the Portland Press Herald and Maine Public investigate the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history and the missed opportunities to prevent it. The documentary examines breakdowns with police, military and mental health care in the lead-up to the Lewiston shooting in October 2023.

    56 min