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American Experience

The Codebreaker

The work of cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith Friedman brings down Al Capone, breaks up a Nazi spy ring in South America, and lays the foundation for the National Security Agency (NSA). (115 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Thu, 7/2 at 8:30 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

FDR: The Center of the World; Fear Itself

A profile examines Franklin D. Roosevelt's early years in politics, marriage to Eleanor, struggle with polio, and presidential nomination. (115 minutes)

Fri, 7/3 at 1:30 am on Austin PBS HDTV

FDR: The Center of the World; Fear Itself

A profile examines Franklin D. Roosevelt's early years in politics, marriage to Eleanor, struggle with polio, and presidential nomination. (115 minutes)

Fri, 7/3 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

George H.W. Bush

President George H.W. Bush's role as leader of the first Gulf War, through the final days of his presidency. (90 minutes)

Tue, 7/7 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

FDR: The Center of the World; Fear Itself

A profile examines Franklin D. Roosevelt's early years in politics, marriage to Eleanor, struggle with polio, and presidential nomination. (120 minutes)

Thu, 7/9 at 8:30 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

FDR: The Grandest Job in the World; The Juggler

A profile of Franklin D. Roosevelt examines his first two presidential terms, response to the Great Depression, and management of World War II. (145 minutes)

Fri, 7/10 at 1:30 am on Austin PBS HDTV

FDR: The Grandest Job in the World; The Juggler

A profile of Franklin D. Roosevelt examines his first two presidential terms, response to the Great Depression, and management of World War II. (150 minutes)