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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). (120 minutes)

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Sun, 6/28 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

George H.W. Bush

President George H.W. Bush's childhood, early career in Texas and rise in the Republican Party. (120 minutes)

Mon, 6/29 at 1:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

George H.W. Bush

President George H.W. Bush's childhood, early career in Texas and rise in the Republican Party. (120 minutes)

Mon, 6/29 at 9:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

George H.W. Bush

President George H.W. Bush's childhood, early career in Texas and rise in the Republican Party. (120 minutes)

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

(120 minutes)

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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. (120 minutes)

Sun, 7/5 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

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)

Mon, 7/6 at 1:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

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)

Mon, 7/6 at 9:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

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)

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

(120 minutes)