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S03 E01 • Tuesday, Jan 1, 1991 • Jan 1 • 47m

The story and repercussions of a Japanese government official, who committed suicide following his department's refusal to authorize funds needed for his disbursement of welfare assistance to poor clients.

Lessons from a Calf

S03 E02 • Tuesday, Jan 8, 1991 • Jan 8 • 47m

An elementary school in Japan begins an experimental program that frames the students' curriculum around one single project: the raising of a calf from adolescence to adulthood. Through their work with the calf, the students learn about math, biology, nutrition and numerous other subjects. But after multiple years of investing energy and emotion into their beloved pet, the students begin to realize that the final days of their project may provide them with the hardest and most important lesson of all.

Where Did the Pollution Go?…

S03 E03 • Tuesday, Jan 15, 1991 • Jan 15