LibGuides: ENGL 127 Research Writing: Social Sciences (Schaefer): Find a documentary, TV or radio program

Sample Reports in Local Media

KUOW Homelessness Reporting
Local Public Radio Reporting on homelessness in the region

Find Documentaries, Videos, Radio & More

Find Videos, Radio, Podcasts & More

National Public Radio (NPR)
Independent and topical radio news. Be sure to check the long list of programs distributed through NPR.
PRX
Podcast and Broadcast Multimedia
The Hidden Brain
Social science journalist Shankar Vedantam reports on human behavior and how current research in the social sciences helps us make sense.
National Public Radio (NPR): Code Switch
Podcasts and News on race & culture
ProPublica
"ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. We dig deep into important issues, shining a light on abuses of power and betrayals of public trust — and we stick with those issues as long as it takes to hold power to account."
Otherhood
Public Radio Podcast on diversity topics
Latino USA
Long-running NPR program on Latino politics and culture
Reveal News
From the Center for Investigative Reporting - Engage and empower the public through investigative journalism and groundbreaking storytelling in order to spark action, improve lives and protect our democracy.
On the Media
The media on the media - a fascinating, left-leaning examination of the latest in the news
Here & Now
radio/ podcast current issues journalism and analysis
TED Talks
Talks that cover the gamut of current issues. Explore talks by Topic, including Science, Technology, and Business - Or search for a TED Taslk on a specific subject. Be sure to asses: Is the speaker an expert on this topic?
Annenberg Learner
This is a site built for teachers, and it may have some excellent content on your topic. Look for the VoD icon, which indicates things you can stream for free.
Fair - Investigative Journalism in Africa
The Forum for African Investigative Reporters (FAIR) is a professional association of investigative journalists in Africa.
Voice of America News
Broadcast service funded by the U.S. government. Good place to look for stories on education.
Nice White Parents - Podcast
"From Serial and The New York Times: 'Nice White Parents' looks at the 60-year relationship between white parents and the public school down the block"
This American Life
First person narratives on life
Google Videos
Searches YouTube and other video sites on the web
Internet Archive: Moving Image Archive
Thousands of archived films and news footage from archive.org. Great for historical research.
UW TV
The University of Washington's television programming available free online

Films on Demand database

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Streaming Video

Use the library's Films on Demand database to find short educational films on family, housing, homelessness, neighborhoods, segregation, wealth and income disparities, neighborhood schools, and many other relevant issues from a Social Sciences disciplinary perspective.

Search for film in Holman Library.

Sample Video Titles in Films on Demand

Sample Titles in Films on Demand

Use relevant keywords to find documentary films, news reports, TED talks and educational films in the database Films on Demand.