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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). (60 minutes)

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Mon, 3/31 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

The Cancer Detectives

The fight against cervical cancer and three people whose work helped slash death rates from the disease by more than 60 percent. (60 minutes)

Tue, 4/1 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

The Cancer Detectives

The fight against cervical cancer and three people whose work helped slash death rates from the disease by more than 60 percent. (60 minutes)

Sat, 4/12 at 12:30 am on Austin PBS HDTV

(60 minutes)