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War Crimes: Vanguard Trailer

Correspondent Kaj Larsen investigates the alarming rise in the number of soldiers who have been traumatized by war and are now accused of bringing the violence home. Of the more than 2 million men and women who have served in the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as many as a third of them may now have post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. A growing number of these vets are being charged with violent crimes, and Kaj travels to prisons and mental health facilities in Arizona, Colorado and Oregon to hear their stories. “War Crimes” premieres Wednesday, July 7 at 10/9c on Current TV. “Vanguard,” airing weekly on Current TV Wednesdays at 10/9c, is a no-limits documentary series whose award-winning correspondents put themselves in extraordinary situations to immerse viewers in global issues that have a large social significance. Unlike sound-bite driven reporting, the show's correspondents, Adam Yamaguchi, Kaj Larsen, Christof Putzel and Mariana van Zeller, serve as trusted guides who take viewers on in-depth real life adventures in pursuit of some of the world's most important stories. For more, go to http://current.com/vanguard . added by: Kaj

Viral Video Film School: Scary Robots

Professor Brett Erlich takes a look at scary Internet videos of robots talking, climbing, coughing, fighting, kissing and more.

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Viral Video Film School: Scary Robots

The Story Behind "American Jihadi"

Christof Putzel writes about the path that led him from Somalia in 2006 to reporting on American Islamic extremists in 2010. AMERICAN JIHADI: WED, JUN 29, 10/9c

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American Jihadi: Vanguard Trailer

In “American Jihadi,” Vanguard correspondent Christof Putzel traces the journey of a small town kid from Alabama to Somalia, where as part of Al-Shabab he is now recruiting young Muslims from the west to wage jihad overseas. “American Jihadi” premieres on Current TV on Wednesday, June 30 at 10/9c. “Vanguard,” airing weekly on Current TV Wednesdays at 10/9c, is a no-limits documentary series whose award-winning correspondents put themselves in extraordinary situations to immerse viewers in global issues that have a large social significance. Unlike sound-bite driven reporting, the show's correspondents, Adam Yamaguchi, Kaj Larsen, Christof Putzel and Mariana van Zeller, serve as trusted guides who take viewers on in-depth real life adventures in pursuit of some of the world's most important stories. For more, go to http://current.com/vanguard . added by: Christof

American Jihadi

Christof Putzel retraces the steps of an Alabama native who is now recruiting other young Muslims from the West to wage jihad overseas.

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Getting Close to the Story: Vanguard’s Mariana van Zeller

Correspondent Mariana van Zeller knows that usually journalists leave their emotions behind when reporting a story. In this exclusive Vanguard extra, she talks about the most intense interviews she's ever conducted. “Vanguard,” airing weekly on Current TV Wednesdays at 10/9c, is a no-limits documentary series whose award-winning correspondents put themselves in extraordinary situations to immerse viewers in global issues that have a large social significance. Unlike sound-bite driven reporting, the show's correspondents, Adam Yamaguchi, Kaj Larsen, Christof Putzel and Mariana van Zeller, serve as trusted guides who take viewers on in-depth real life adventures in pursuit of some of the world's most important stories. For more, go to http://current.com/vanguard . added by: MarianaVanZeller

The American Architects of Uganda’s Anti-Gay Bill

Vanguard correspondent Mariana van Zeller travels to Uganda to trace the influence of American evangelical leaders on a proposed law that could make being gay punishable by death. The episode “Missionaries of Hate” premieres on Wednesday, May 26 at 10/9c. Vanguard, airing weekly on Current TV Wednesdays at 10/9c, is a no-limits documentary series whose award-winning correspondents put themselves in extraordinary situations to immerse viewers in global issues that have a large social significance. Unlike sound-bite driven reporting, the show's correspondents, Adam Yamaguchi, Kaj Larsen, Christof Putzel and Mariana van Zeller, serve as trusted guides who take viewers on in-depth real life adventures in pursuit of some of the world's most important stories. added by: MarianaVanZeller

Exclusive Sneak Peek: World’s Toilet Crisis

In an exclusive sneak peek from this coming season of Vanguard, correspondent Adam Yamaguchi investigates one of the world's biggest public health crises: the 2.6 billion people living without toilets. The episode premieres on Current TV on June 9. “Vanguard,” airing weekly on Wednesdays at 10/9c, is a no-limits documentary series whose award-winning correspondents put themselves in extraordinary situations to immerse viewers in global issues that have a large social significance. Unlike sound-bite driven reporting, the show's correspondents, Adam Yamaguchi, Kaj Larsen, Christof Putzel and Mariana van Zeller, serve as trusted guides who take viewers on in-depth real life adventures in pursuit of some of the world's most important stories. Watch more at http://current.com/vanguard . added by: ctv

River of Sh*t: Adam’s Vanguard Update

I'm currently working on a story for the next season of Vanguard about toilets, or the lack thereof, in much of the world. Our journey starts here in India, which has the largest toiletless population. We went on a river ride, which was the most disgusting smell ever. I threw up, and was sick for about 24 hours. Vanguard is Current TV's original documentary series. Led by correspondents Mariana van Zeller, Christof Putzel, Adam Yamaguchi and Kaj Larsen, Vanguard features enterprising reports from around the globe. It airs every Wednesday at 10pm on Current TV. You can view all Vanguard stories by visiting current.com/vanguard. added by: Adam_Yamaguchi

Intervention: Your footage sucks

Vanguard correspondent Christof Putzel had one foot out the door, on his way to shoot his first story of the season, when editors staged an intervention. “Your footage sucks,” they said, pleading for him to put down his trusted Sony A1-U and let the pros handle the shooting. After years of filming his own interviews, Christof says, “The idea of not having it kind of freaks me out a little.” Vanguard is Current TV's original documentary series. Led by correspondents Mariana van Zeller, Christof Putzel, Adam Yamaguchi and Kaj Larsen, Vanguard features enterprising reports from around the globe. It airs every Wednesday at 10pm on Current TV. You can view all Vanguard stories by visiting current.com/vanguard. added by: Christof