American Experience.

American Experience

The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

Plant breeder Norman Borlaug solves India's famine problem and leads a "Green Revolution" of agriculture programs around the world, saving 1 billion lives and winning a 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. (60 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Mon, 11/24 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

The American Vice President

Exploring the period between 1963 and 1976 when America was forced to confront the purpose of the vice president and the succession process that is enacted if a president is unable to serve. (60 minutes)

Tue, 11/25 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History

The story behind the board game Monopoly. (60 minutes)

Thu, 11/27 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Nazi Town, USA

The rise of the German American Bund, an organization of American Nazis in the 1930s that had chapters across the country. (60 minutes)