"The Burglary:" The Inside Story Of FBI Surveillance (Rebroadcast) + "The Square:" Behind The Headli




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Summary: <p>"THE BURGLARY:" THE INSIDE STORY OF FBI SURVEILLANCE (REBROADCAST): In 1971, eight people stole and disclosed FBI records that proved the agency was spying on black and anti-war activists under the now-infamous COINTELPRO banner. Four decades later, a new book reveals the burglars' identities, answering questions about how they pulled off the historic heist, and fueling renewed debates over whistle-blowers and government surveillance of its own citizens. (33 min.) "THE SQUARE:" BEHIND THE HEADLINES OF THE EGYPTIAN REVOLUTION (REBROADCAST): A new documentary takes viewers inside the Egyptian revolution, from the heady protests in Tahrir Square to the subsequent political upheaval. Armed only with cameras and social media, a group of young Egyptian activists document shifting religious, sectarian and political lines. Film director Jehane Noujaim joins us to discuss. (16 min.)</p>