Season 35

E1. The Arafat Papers, Over the Hill?, Kidnapped

Sep 29, 2002 · 45m

“The Arafat Papers” looks a secret documents seized at Arafat’s headquarter that off evidence him. “Over the Hill?” examines why television and advertising executives cater to youth. “Kidnapped” interviews a woman whose children were kidnapped by their father and taken to Saudi Arabia where they are not allowed to leave. “Andy Rooney” talks about Martha Stewart.

E2. The Sheriff of Wall Street, Zion's Christian Soldiers, Hubble

Oct 6, 2002 · 45m

“The Sheriff of Wall Street” looks at how the the New York State attorney general is suing brokerage firms to stop a conflict of interest that is at the root of some of Wall Street’s troubles. “Zion’s Christian Soldiers” examines how Israel has strong support from the Christian Right though some suspect there may be a hidden agenda. “Hubble” looks at the Hubble space telescope and is historic discoveries. “Andy Rooney” talks about whether we should go to war in Iraq.

E3. Armed and Dangerous, The Royal Treatment, The End of the Embargo?

Oct 13, 2002 · 45m

“Armed and Dangerous” examines whether someone who was involuntarily committed to a mental institution should be allowed to own a gun. “The Royal Treatment” takes a look at a company that is incredibly generous to its workers. “The End of the Embargo?” talks to people who want to end the 40-year trade embargo against Cuba. “Andy Rooney” talks about the doctor-patient relationship.

E4. Women of Afghanistan, Married Priests, Boys

Oct 20, 2002 · 45m

“Women of Afghanistan” examines the plight for women in post-Taliban Afghanistan. “Married Priests” looks at how there are almost one hundred married men serving as Catholic priests in the United States with the blessing of the pope. “Boys” looks at the problem of how boys are falling behind girls at at all levels of education. “Andrew Rooney” talks about being named ’Outrage of the Week’ by CNN’s Capital Gang.

E5. Lost in Translation, Going Home, The Grand Old Man

Oct 27, 2002 · 45m

“Lost in Translation” interviews a FBI whistle-blower who claims that crucial information about terrorism was deliberately not translated in the weeks after 9/11. “Going Home” looks at how African Americans in the north are re-migrating to what was once the segregated south. “The Grand Old Man” looks at the race to replace retiring senator Strom Thurmond. “Andy Rooney” talks about the overabundance of lawsuits in America.

E6. Doctor Death and His Accomplice, Texas

Nov 3, 2002 · 45m

“Doctor Death and His Accomplice” investigates a link between a California doctor and a South African scientist who specialized in germ warfare. “Texas” takes a close look at the Senate and Gubernatorial elections in Texas. “Andy Rooney” talks about the Moscow theater tragedy.

E7. Toxic Town, Sir David Attenborough, Depressed and on Welfare, Cheaters

Nov 10, 2002 · 45m

“Toxic Town” visits Anniston, Alabama, one of the most toxic towns in America. “Sir David Attenborough” interviews the famous documentary director. “Depressed and on Welfare” looks at how clinical depression may be keeping some welfare recipients out of the work force. “Cheaters” examines how cheating has become a serious problem on college campuses. “Andy Rooney” talks about how it is sometimes difficult to open packaging.

E8. The Inspector, Bush at War, Not the Best Policy

Nov 17, 2002 · 45m

“The Inspector” interviews Hans Blix the head of U.N. inspectors in Iraq on his impending search for weapons of mass destruction. “Bush at War” interviews Bob Woodward on his new book about the war on terror. “Not the Best Policy” investigates an insurance company accused of cheating disabled people out of money. “Andy Rooney” talks about how politicians should have to take a Political Aptitude Test.

E9. Retaliation... Will Not Be Tolerated, Billy Crystal, Jackpot Justice

Nov 24, 2002 · 45m

“Retaliation... Will Not Be Tolerated” looks at how an FBI whistle-blower has been harassed for comments he made on 60 Minutes. “Billy Crystal” interviews the popular comedian and Oscar host. “Jackpot Justice” looks at how personal injury lawyers have found a place to file successful lawsuits in Mississippi. “Andy Rooney” talks about Thanksgiving being neglected for Christmas.

E10. Title IX, Change of Heart, Was It Done with Mirrors?

Dec 1, 2002 · 45m

“Title IX” looks at how male athletes are suing due to the anti-discrimination law that has paved the way to women’s collegiate sports. “Change of Heart” examines how prisoners are provided health care by the state. “Was It Done with Mirrors?” looks at theory that centuries old works of art were produced with the use of projection devices. “Andy Rooney” talks about newspapers.

E11. Buddy, Life Goes on Girl, It Pays to Advertise?

Dec 8, 2002 · 45m

“Buddy” interviews the former mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, Vincent ’Buddy’ Cianci about his recent conviction for corruption. “Life Goes on Girl” interviews Nicole Kidman about her new movie and recent break-up with Tom Cruise. “It Pays to Advertise?” examines how the Bush administration is trying to sell the public on a war in Iraq. “Andy Rooney” talks about awards season.

E12. Al Gore, Iraqi Oil, Who Is Catherine Reynolds?, Negative About Affirmative Action

Dec 15, 2002 · 45m

“Al Gore” interviews the former vice president about why he is not running in 2004. “Iraqi Oil” examines whether oil is a motivation for going to war in Iraq. “Who Is Catherine Reynolds?” talks the the wealthy philanthropist who tries to refute charges that her donations come with stings attached. “Negative About Affirmative Action” examines a lawsuit against affirmative action at the University of Michigan.

E13. Losing Their Marbles, Bad Medicine, Married Priests

Dec 22, 2002 · 45m

“Losing Their Marbles” looks at how a debate over ancient marble statues is heating up between Britain and Greece. “Bad Medicine” examines how prescription drugs can be tampered with as they travel through middle men on the way to the pharmacy. “Married Priests” rebroadcasts a segment on married Roman Catholic priests. “Andy Rooney” talks about holiday packing.

E14. Nursing Shortage, Brother Rick Curry, Gross National Happiness

Dec 29, 2002 · 45m

“Nursing Shortage” rebroadcasts a segment on how the United States must recruit nurses from other countries to fill over 120,000 unfilled positions. “Brother Rick Curry” rebroadcasts a segment on a Jesuit brother who runs a workshop for disabled actors. “Gross National Happiness” rebroadcasts a segment on the kingdom of Bhutan which has been regarded as the happiest place on Earth. “Andy Rooney” talks about the changing nature of the doctor-patient relationship.

E15. Fingerprints, Puzzle Master, Stephen Hawking

Jan 5, 2003 · 45m

“Fingerprints” investigates how fingerprint misinterpretation by the police can sometimes lead to wrongful prosecutions. “Puzzle Master” interviews the editor of the New York Times crossword puzzle. “Stephen Hawking” interviews the famous physicist and Lou Gehrig’s disease sufferer. “Andy Rooney” talks about whether being unfamiliar with celebrities is a good or bad thing.

E16. Closing the Gap, Sheryl Crow, The Age Wave

Jan 12, 2003 · 45m

“Closing the Gap” interviews Amram Mitzna who is challenging Ariel Sharon for prime minister of Israel. “Sheryl Crow” interviews the famous singer and songwriter. “The Age Wave” interviews elderly people who are still working and do not want to retire.

E17. Four Remarkable Women

Jan 26, 2003 · 45m

Mike Wallace looks back at some of his favorite interviews. “Barbra Streisand” interviews the famous actress. “Tina Turner” interviews the famous singer. “Shirley” interviews actress Shirley MacLaine. “Candice Bergen/Murphy Brown” profiles the television star.

E18. The Last Frontier, North Korea, The Wrong Man

Feb 2, 2003 · 45m

“The Last Frontier” talks to astronauts and scientists about the explosion of the Space Shuttle Columbia. “North Korea” examines the rarely visited country and witnesses the malnutrition, desperation and deprivation that many people face there. “The Wrong Man” looks at how the FBI wrongly investigated a CIA agent for spying. “Andy Rooney” talks about the recent space shuttle Columbia disaster.

E19. Yankee Go Home!, Montana Power, Find the Gun

Feb 9, 2003 · 45m

“Yankee Go Home!” examines why South Koreans view President Bush as more dangerous as North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il. “Montana Power” investigates how a profitable utility was turned into a penny-stock telecom company that is now nearly bankrupt. “Find the Gun” looks at efforts to create a database that can tie spent shells to the guns that fired them. “Andy Rooney” talks about efforts to put advertisements into entertainment shows.

E20. Are We Prepared?, Unhealthy Diagnosis, Michael Moore

Feb 16, 2003 · 45m

“Are We Prepared?” examines whether American soldiers have the training and equipment needed to survive a chemical or biological attack. “Unhealthy Diagnosis” examines whether a California hospital performed unnecessary heart surgeries. “Michael Moore” profiles the controversial director. “Andy Rooney” criticizes the French position on Iraq.

E21. Dr. Shahristani, Bering Strait, Top Cop

Feb 23, 2003 · 45m

“Dr. Shahristani” interviews a Iraqi nuclear scientist who was tortured for refusing to make a bomb. “Bering Strait” looks at a country music group from Russia. “Top Cop” interviews the new police chief of Los Angeles. “Andy Rooney” talks about space exploration and geothermal power.

E22. Imported from India, Saddam's Money, SUV

Mar 2, 2003 · 45m

“Imported from India” examines how some of the best engineers in the world are coming from the Indian Institute of Technology. “Saddam’s Money” investigates how the Iraqi dictator has managed to conceal billions of dollars in asset. “SUV” examines the American obsessions with large automobiles. “Andy Rooney” talks about clothes worn by fashion models.

E23. Qatar, Keeping a Secret, Medical Emergency

Mar 9, 2003 · 45m

“Qatar” looks at the Persian Gulf country that is becoming the most progressive in the region. “Keeping a Secret” examines whether children conceived with donated sperm should be allowed to know the identity of their biological fathers. “Clinton & Dole” debate military action in Iraq and Bush’s tax cuts. “Medical Emergency” looks at two generations of doctors and how malpractice insurance rates may effect the prospects of the third. “Andy Rooney” talks about how a pound of coffee is no longer a pound.

E24. French Connection, The Reserves, Anatomy of a Mistake

Mar 16, 2003 · 45m

“French Connection” interviews French president Jacques Chirac. “The Reserves” offers a look at some of the people who make up the U.S. military reserves. “Dole & Clinton” debate about the United Nations. “Anatomy of a Mistake” investigates the case of Jesica Santillan who died after being given a transplant of organs with the wrong blood type. “Andy Rooney” talks about how you can disagree with the president without hating him.

E25. War with Iraq, Finding Saddam, Protecting New York

Mar 23, 2003 · 45m

“War With Iraq” goes to Iraq to take a first hand look at the war there. “Finding Saddam” looks at the difficulty of finding and arresting Saddam Hussein in Iraq. “Protecting New York” interviews the people responsible for keeping New York safe from terrorist attack. “Andy Rooney” talks about how humans have developed better ways to kill each other.

E26. The Ayatollah Al-Hakim, Small, Cheap and Deadly, Look Who's Selling

Mar 30, 2003 · 45m

“War Update” offers a report on the status of the war in Iraq. “The Ayatollah Al-Hakim” interviews the spiritual leader of the Shiite Muslim majority in Iraq. “Clinton & Dole” debate post-war reconstruction in Iraq. “Small, Cheap and Deadly” examines concerns over the possible use of shoulder-fired missiles by terrorists in the United States. “Look Who’s Selling” investigates whether Yugoslavia sold military equipment to Iraq. “Andy Rooney” talks about the proliferation of Iraq War coverage.

E27. The View from Jordan, Dr. Chalabi Goes to Iraq, Guilty Until Proven, Rebuilding Iraq

Apr 6, 2003 · 45m

“The View from Jordan” examines why Jordan does not support the war on Iraq despite the fact that it opposes Saddam Hussein. “Dr. Chalabi Goes to Iraq” talks to the exiled head of Iraqi political opposition who argues that Iraqis must be in charge of the post-war government in Iraq. “Dole & Clinton” debate the military’s plan for Iraq. “Guilty Until Proven Innocent” looks at the plight of people detained as terrorists in the wake of 9/11. “Rebuilding Iraq” looks at the challenge of rebuilding Iraqi infrastructure. “Andy Rooney” talks about how the war is sold on ...

E28. The Information War, Annika Sorenstam, The Country Next Door

Apr 13, 2003 · 45m

“The Information War” looks at U.S. efforts to fight against terrorism with propaganda. “Annika Sorenstam” interviews the top female golfer in the room about how she will play against men in a PGA event. “Clinton & Dole” discuss the UN and Iraq. “The Country Next Door” examines the potentially dangerous country of Iran.

E29. Hezbollah, The Royal Treatment, Con Man

Apr 20, 2003 · 45m

“Hezbollah” looks at the militant Islamic group operating out of Lebanon that may be more dangerous than Al Qaeda. “The Royal Treatment” rebroadcasts a segment on a company that is incredibly generous to its workers. “Clinton & Dole” talk about North Korea. “Con Man” interviews a French con man who tricked people into believing he was a Rockefeller. “Andy Rooney” talks about lighting.

E30. All in the Family, The Impossible Dream?, What About Syria?

Apr 27, 2003 · 45m

“All in the Family” examines how the federal government is awarding contracts to rebuild Iraq. “The Impossible Dream?” looks at efforts to remake New York City’s failing school system. “What About Syria?” examines whether Syria should be the focus of U.S. anti-terrorism efforts. “Andy Rooney” talks about mixing flavors.