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October 31, 2008
Issue 

The President's Guide to Science — The decisions the new US president will make will affect every one of us, from nuclear proliferation to climate change. SBS, Sunday, November 9, 8.35pm.

God is Green — Filmmaker Mark Dowd questions religious leaders as to why faith is doing so little to confront what is about to become a devastating and irreversible problem û climate change. ABC, Sunday, November 9, 10.20pm.

The American Ruling Class — Explores the existence and nature of the American ruling class. SBS, Monday, November 10, 1pm.

The Indian Miracle? — Reveals the dark side of modern India: discrimination against Muslims; a rise in Hindu nationalism; farmers driven to suicide by debt; and a caste system which prevents those at the bottom from securing any but the most menial and humiliating jobs. SBS, Monday, November 10, 2.35pm.

The Last Days of Yasser Arafat — A look at the final year of Arafat's life that includes his last recorded interview. ABC, Monday, November 10, 11.35pm.

Living Black — Indigenous news and current affairs program. SBS, Wednesday, November 12, 6pm.

Our Brand is Crisis — Looks at the events that led to Bolivia's leftist President Evo Morales, previously a leader of the coca leaf-growers' union, becoming the nation's first indigenous leader. SBS, Thursday, November 13, 1pm.

Buena Vista Social Club — In the late 1990s, American guitarist Ry Cooder formed the Buena Vista Social Club, composed of veteran Cuban musicians and singers. ABC, Thursday, November 13, 11.25pm.

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