Oct 30 8:30 PM

How pervasive is corruption in American politics?

State Sen. Ronald Calderon of California, who is being investigated by the FBI.
S Bukley/Shutterstock.com

How does corruption affect US politics?

Reporter Josh Bernstein joins Antonio Mora to share details of the latest exclusive from Al Jazeera America's investigative unit, which covers allegations of corruption involving State Sen. Ronald Calderon of California. Then, Thomas Thomas J. Gradel, a political researcher and writer, joins Mora to discuss other instances of corruption in American politics.

Reviewing the facts about Obamacare

Yevgeniy Feyman, a fellow with the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Brian Beutler, political writer for Salon, and Andrew Rubin, NYU Langone Medical Center's vice president for medical center clinical affairs and affiliates, join Antonio Mora to look at how Obamacare is affecting U.S. health care. 

A former Afghan interpreter's journey to the US

In a Consider This follow-up story, Mohammad Janis Shinwari, a former Afghan interpreter for the U.S. Army, and Matt Zeller, an Afghan War veteran and fellow with the Truman National Security Project who worked alongside Shinwari, join Antonio Mora to describe how Shinwari secured a special immigrant visa to come to the United States

Mariel Hemingway addresses mental illness, suicide in her family

In the documentary "Running From Crazy," actress Mariel Hemingway discusses the history of suicides in her family, including those of her grandfather, writer Ernest Hemingway, and her sister, actress Margaux Hemingway. She will join Barbara Kopple, the film's producer and director, and Antonio Mora to discuss issues raised by the documentary. 

Related

Topics
Politics

Find Al Jazeera America on your TV

Get email updates from Al Jazeera America

Sign up for our weekly newsletter

Get email updates from Al Jazeera America

Sign up for our weekly newsletter