Episodes

1. Ground Zero

In the 2000s, you experienced ups and downs. It began with the shocking events of September 11, 2001, ending with the election of America's first African-American president.

2. Boom and Bust

We look at the threat of anthrax in the US post, the Concorde plane crashing in France and how "The Osbournes" led the series of reality series.

3. Age of Aging

One experienced a tragic tsunami in 2004 and eventually captured Saddam Hussein. The revelations at the Abu Ghraib prison led to strong reactions.

4. Moment of Truth

The launch of the first iPhone led to a mobile revolution, and social media became the premier platform for communication. Michael Jackson's death shakes a whole world.

Overview

With the 00s now firmly in our rear view mirror, the decade is ripe for re-evaluation. From 9/11 to the financial crisis, the decade shows not only a period of turmoil in the United States but its also a golden age when the Internet hadnt been colonized by corporations, when social media was still young and fresh and when it was easy to make money.

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Cast

Rob Lowe