Accounts of some of the most extraordinary tales of scammers and fraudsters who have used the internet to find their victims and to lure and con them, with terrifying and sometimes deadly results.
In the desolate outreaches of Bristol Bay, Alaska, the most competitive fishing season on Earth takes place throughout four short weeks. 1,800 captains and their crews draw the battle lines to help save Alaska's ecosystem by reeling in a massive sockeye salmon payday. With potential fortune swimming just below the surface, five captains prepare to battle the unforgiving bay, the battering ram of boats jockeying for position and the law, which strictly monitors the season with recon choppers and police squads. On the bay, fishing for the nearly 44 million salmon is necessary for the environment, and arm of the law is long, tempers are short and every single decision is the difference between drawing a huge income and settling for pennies.
"When Titans Clash" is a documentary series by CNA Insider that explores the complex geopolitical relationships between the United States and China and their impact on the rest of the world. Each episode focuses on a different aspect of the US-China rivalry, including the historical roots of tensions, the impact of the trade war, the potential consequences of the technology competition, and the implications for Southeast Asia. Additionally, the series examines potential conflicts between China and other countries, including the US, India, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
In this groundbreaking new series hosted by Niall Ferguson and based on his bestselling book The Square and the Tower, Ferguson visits network theorists, social scientists and data analysts to explore the history of social networks. From the Reformation and 17th century witch-hunting, through the American Revolution and to the nightmare visions of Orwell’s 1984, Ferguson explores the intersection of social media, technology and the spread of cultural movements. Reviewing classic experiments and cutting-edge research, Ferguson demonstrates how human behavior, disruptive technology and profit can energize ideas and communication, ultimately changing the world.
Alaska is a hotbed for UFO sightings, abductions and extraterrestrial encounters. Why are these otherworldly visitors drawn to America’s last frontier? Shocking new evidence and personal testimony from local witnesses shed light on the alien activity.
A new bite-sized way to enjoy America’s favorite treasure hunt: Antiques Roadshow Recut features half-hour episodes, packed full of favorite finds and paced for maximum entertainment!
Lellobee City Farm is a music-based show for preschoolers set on an urban micro farm where children come together to learn life skills through catchy songs and play! Filled with singing vegetables patches, friendly talking farm animals, and endless supply of tools and vehicles, Lellobee City Farm is a welcoming oasis in the middle of a culturally bustling cosmopolitan city. It's where good things grow!
Using the urgency and intimacy of local news footage, the stories of murder investigations that turned small towns and communities upside down are recounted.
This paranormal series explores the dark secrets lurking in the shadows of sunny bucolic American communities, many of which are haunted by centuries-old tragedies, such as bloody battles and deadly train derailments.
Indra unwittingly hacks into an anonymous portal while searching for new video games. He soon realises that he is now a victim to a threat known as the Dark Web.
The New Environmentalists share a common goal - safeguarding Earth's natural resources from exploitation and pollution, while fighting for justice worldwide. The activists in this series are recipients of the Goldman Environmental Prize.
Pitbull is a fast-talking master mechanic who has built his business from the ground up. He counts every cent and never throws anything away. Pitbull has started a new custom car business with the world-famous Bangladeshi car designer known simply as Leepu, a colorful creative who takes junk automobiles and transforms these wrecks into stunning supercars using nothing but old hammers, sheet metal and spare parts. Together, Leepu and Pitbull turn junk into gold and build affordable custom muscle cars for the average Joe. Leepu is a brilliant designer, while Pitbull has gasoline in his veins. Each episode, a customer with a great story, small budget and sad old jalopy asks Pitbull and Leepu to transform his or her junker into a cool customized muscle car. This odd couple experiences highs and lows while hunting for spare parts, ingenuous fixes and inspiration. Can these two homegrown geniuses from two different worlds work together and realize the ultimate American muscle car dream?
Contestants competing match wits in a series of multiple choice questions, with one contestant being eliminated every round. But unlike any other game show in the world, the eliminated contestant will then be ejected from the show in spectacular fashion—i.e., being flown away strapped to the wing of a biplane, pushed off the top of a moving semi truck, dragged underwater by a one-ton anchor or yanked off a dock by a speed boat.
Hosted by European-American, Dr. Phil McGraw, one of the most well-known mental health professionals in the world and host of the #1 daytime talk show, “Dr. Phil,” HOUSE CALLS WITH DR. PHIL features the talk show legend leaving his studio to travel across the country and visit families in need of his help. Using his unique, proven techniques, Dr. Phil will work with each family as they attempt to work through various emotional barriers with the hope of authentically changing their lives for the better.
Designer Gray Benko brings color and happiness to historic homes in the low country of South Carolina. Her whimsical vision is brought to life with the help of her craftsman husband, Mike, and her contractor dad, Joe, aka "Grumpy."