Season 1
CBS Reports
Episodes
Biography of a Missile
A Cold War–era documentary report on the development and military significance of U.S. missile technology.
The Population Explosion
A documentary analysis of global population growth, exploring its social, economic, and political consequences for nations facing rapid demographic change.
Iran: Brittle Ally
An on-location report on Iran’s political stability and strategic importance, examining internal tensions and the fragility of U.S. alliances in the region during the Cold War.
The Space Lag: Can Democracy Compete?
A Cold War–era investigation into the U.S.–Soviet space race, questioning whether democratic political systems can compete with centralized state models in scientific and technological development.
The Population Explosion II
A continuation of the earlier report, further examining the long-term global implications of rapid population growth, with expanded focus on economic pressure and social infrastructure.