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A groundbreaking look at Phil Sharp’s rise from being a rural Kentucky farm boy who battled dyslexia to Nobel Prize-winning scientist. Narrated by Mark Ruffalo with insights from Walter Isaacson, Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution reveals how Sharp’s RNA discovery transformed biology and launched the biotechnology revolution leading to life-saving treatments for millions.

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00:00 – Intro

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00:32 – The Dawn of the Biotechnology Revolution

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03:18 – From Rural Kentucky: Phil Sharp’s Early Life

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08:39 – Overcoming Dyslexia: A Hidden Strength

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14:42 – College Bound: Education and Love

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19:42 – Graduate School and the DNA Discovery Path

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24:02 – Unlocking the Secrets of Cancer Cells

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26:45 – The Minds That Changed Science

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29:58 – Breaking Ground in Genetic Science

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33:07 – Skepticism Meets Innovation and Investment

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38:57 – Gene Research Takes Off

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42:47 – Phil Cracks the Code!

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46:52 – Launching a Biotech Venture

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51:19 – Risk Behind Genentech’s IPO

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53:35 – A Medical Milestone: Insulin from Gene Splicing

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55:32 – The Boom and Bust of Drug Development

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59:56 – Nobel-Winning Anti-Cancer Breakthrough

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1:05:01 – The Challenges and Future of RNA

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1:11:40 – Moderna’s Record-Breaking IPO

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1:15:14 – A Global Crisis: COVID-19 and the Vaccine Race

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1:21:36 – The Legacy of Phil Sharp

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1:23:20 – Credits

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Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt on the challenges of telling America's origin story, and how, by examining that story, Americans can have a dynamic conversation about what America means today.

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Cheetah mom Pobe brings down an impala in a dramatic chase, but instead of finishing the kill, she lets it go. It’s no mistake. This is a crucial hunting lesson for her cubs, Kia and Bo.

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Kia takes the lead with growing confidence, while Bo hesitates, unsure of the next move. Together, the cubs chase the impala and experience the thrill of the hunt for themselves. For these young cheetahs, it marks an important milestone in their journey toward independence and survival.

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Did you know America has ‘territories’ with thousands, if not millions, of U.S. citizens living on them? But not every territory grants U.S citizenship to those born there. And even so, citizens living in territories don’t have the same rights as citizens living in states. Ben Sheehan explains the history, legality, and tax status of U.S. territories – and whether or not they should become states.

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Hosted by Ben Sheehan, breaks down the complex world of American government and civic participation. Each episode transforms intricate concepts into clear, digestible lessons, equipping viewers with the essential knowledge to actively participate in their democracy. Designed to empower and inform, the series makes understanding civics both accessible and engaging for all.

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Greg and CoRy share a deep bond built on love, creativity, and care. When CoRy’s chronic illnesses made living alone impossible, he moved in with his father, Greg. His father devoted himself to caring for him, but as time passes, CoRy realizes he will one day need to care for his father too. Lean on Me is a tender portrait of a loving father-son relationship.

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Amidst the brutal Russian invasion, three Ukrainian artists find creative inspiration and resilience as they defend their culture and their country. Choosing to stay behind they are armed with their art, their cameras, and, for the first time in their lives, their guns. As the war intensifies, they document themselves to capture an idyllic past, uncertain present, and hopeful future.

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Porcelain War | POV

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THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. Premieres Sunday, November 16 at 8/7c.

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An expansive look at the virtues and contradictions of the war and the birth of the United States of America, the film follows dozens of figures from a wide variety of backgrounds. Through their individual stories, viewers experience the war through the memories of the men and women who experienced it: the rank-and-file Continental soldiers and American militiamen (some of them teenagers), Patriot political and military leaders, British Army officers, American Loyalists, Native soldiers and civilians, enslaved and free African Americans, German soldiers in the British service, French and Spanish allies, and various civilians living in North America, Loyalist as well as Patriot, including many made refugees by the war.

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The Revolution began a movement for people around the world to imagine new and better futures for themselves, their nations, and for humanity. It declared American independence with promises that we continue to strive for. The American Revolution opened the door to advance civil liberties and human rights, and it asked questions that we are still trying to answer today.

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These Xudum pride moms face one of the greatest threats to their pride...an intruding male coalition known as The Rogue Boys. With nine vulnerable cubs to protect, the lion mothers meet the intruders head-on. In a furious clash of teeth and claws, the lionesses stand their ground and successfully chase off the males. But victory comes with heartbreak. In the chaos, the cubs scattered into the night. The mothers search desperately, but it’s unclear if all of their young are safe.

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Big Cats 24/7

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In Peru's Ayacucho region, communities face long dry seasons that threaten farming and daily life. Engineer Magdalena Machaca Mendieta from Quispillacta, shares how she builds lagoons to harvest and store rainwater, providing a vital water source for farmers and families during periods of drought.

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Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan

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A four-hour series presented by environmental journalist, Gulnaz Khan. Truly cinematic in its approach, the series was filmed in Africa (Mauritania, Senegal and Ethiopia), Japan, Colombia and Peru, and is a deeply personal and often troubling examination of how climate change is impacting some of the most hallowed places on the planet. At the same time, it’s also a powerful account of how faith leaders worldwide are seeking to mitigate the worst consequences of the climate crisis by drawing on indigenous knowledge, practices and beliefs.

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Milwaukee mother Tahira transformed her life after overcoming a debilitating opioid addiction. In a candid beauty shop conversation with her daughter, she reveals her trauma, her pain, and her path to healing through opening Samad’s House, a haven for women like herself.

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Coming Home | Independent Lens

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With his hometown ravaged by the opioid epidemic, attorney Paul Farrell Jr. takes on pharmaceutical giants to secure funds for recovery efforts. When his innovative legal strategy catches national attention, the case transforms into America’s largest civil litigation. As stakes escalate, Farrell fights for justice—not just for his community, but for a nation in crisis.

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The Bitter Pill | POV

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