The series
Explore the cultural and political milestones of the 2000s decade, including technological triumphs like the iPhone and social media, President George W. Bush’s war on terror and response to Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s presidential election and the financial crisis, hip-hop’s rise to dominance and a creative renaissance in television.
Episodes
Season 1 · 7 episodes · 2018
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Episode 18 Jul 20181h 24m
The Platinum Age of Television
This episode explores the creative renaissance in television as audiences enjoyed groundbreaking shows such as The Sopranos, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Lost, Survivor, American Idol, Glee and The Office.
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Episode 215 Jul 201842m
Mission Accomplished
This episode explores how George W. Bush faced the attacks of September 11th and launched a global war on terror.
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Episode 322 Jul 201842m
Quagmire
This episode explores President Bush’s desire to end insurgency in Ira while seeking re-election. In his second term, he must respond to Hurricane Katrina, a burgeoning financial meltdown and his own plummeting poll numbers.
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Episode 429 Jul 201842m
The i Decade
This episode explores the rise of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google.
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Episode 55 Aug 201842m
The Financial Crisis
This episode explores the financial crisis that threatened the global economy.
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Episode 612 Aug 201842m
Yes We Can
This episode explores Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and the 2008 presidential election.
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Episode 719 Aug 201842m
I Want My MP3
This episode explores how new technologies like Napster disrupted the music industry.
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