The episode explodes the myths about Orange County made popular in shows like The Real Housewives of Orange County and The OC. Contrary to the perception of Orange County as a wealthy enclave of beautiful people living and playing in a resort setting, the county is demographically diverse and rich in a variety of cultures, with dramatically changing demographics and landscapes.

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This episode explores youth involvement in the political process, especially in the 2008 presidential election, new technology that young people use to communicate and non traditional sources that influence their political opinions and reactions. The episode also discusses polls and their impacts.

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This program is based on the POV “Waging a Living” a chronicle of the day to day struggles of four low-wage earners and how complex and frustrating life can be for more than 30 million Americans who are working hard but feel trapped in poverty.

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This program is based on the POV “Made in LA,” which follows the remarkable journey of three Latina immigrants working in LA’s garment factories. The focus of the POV is their struggle for self-empowerment as they wage a three-year battle to bring a major clothing retailer to the negotiating table to improve working conditions.

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