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In "The Pension Gamble," FRONTLINE investigates the role of state governments and Wall Street in driving America’s public pensions into a $4-trillion hole. The film goes inside the volatile fight over pensions playing out in Kentucky, and examine the broader consequences for teachers, police, firefighters and other public employees everywhere. This photograph is from footage of the Kentucky State Capitol.

Airs Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Thursday, Dec. 12 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2

People gather to protest Brett Kavanaugh on the day that he and Christine Blasey Ford testified on Capitol Hill in September.

The Top 10 Most Important Political Stories Of 2018, As Chosen By Readers

From the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation battle to Democrats winning back control of the House, these were the biggest political stories of the year that you picked.

Simone Biles (left) and Aly Raisman in 2016. Both gymnasts say they were sexually abused by Larry Nassar. A public relations firm monitored both of their Twitter accounts, according to a report.

Report: Michigan State Spent $500,000 To Keep Tabs On Nassar Victims, Journalists

The Lansing State Journal reports that emails show public relations firm Weber Shandwick charged more than $500,000 for monitoring the social media activity of Larry Nassar's victims and journalists.

Why It's Still OK To 'Trash' Poor White People

A lot has changed in the U.S. over two centuries. One thing that hasn't? How we talk about poor white people.

Migrants rest at the Tijuana sports facility Benito Juarez, which has been turned into a makeshift shelter, November 15, 2018.

Migrants Fearful, Anxious In Aftermath Of Tijuana Protests

Many Central American migrants camped in Tijuana after crossing Mexico in a caravan said Monday that a protest over the weekend by residents demanding they leave frightened them and left them even more anxious while they try to get into the United States.

Damaged windows on the 32nd floor room at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino used by gunman Stephen Paddock are seen on Oct. 2, 2017. Las Vegas police have released some footage from officers' body cameras.

Las Vegas Police Release Bodycam Footage From Inside Shooter's Hotel Rooms

Police released video in response to a lawsuit from media organizations. It shows the tense moments as officers try to find out where the shots are coming from and as they search the hotel.

The Tokyo Medical University has been accused of having discriminated against female applicants in entrance examinations.

Report: Japanese Medical School Deducted Points From Exam Scores Of Female Applicants

Tokyo Medical University says it is investigating the reports. The points deduction was apparently aimed at keeping the number of female students at about 30 percent of the class.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko speaks to soldiers during a visit to a military base in Chernihiv region, Ukraine, on Wednesday. Russia and Ukraine traded blame after Russian border guards on Sunday opened fire on three Ukrainian navy vessels and eventually seized them and their crews. The incident put the two countries on a war footing and raised international concern.

Why The Crisis Between Ukraine And Russia Has Taken To The Sea

It's not by chance that the countries' 4 1/2-year conflict has taken on a naval dimension. Moscow is further imposing on Kiev its annexation of Crimea.

First lady Melania Trump walks through the Upbring New Hope Children's Center in McAllen, Texas, Thursday after a roundtable discussion with doctors and social workers there. The facility is operated by Lutheran Social Services of the South.

First Lady Melania Trump Visits Border Detention Facility In Texas

Mrs. Trump visited a children's shelter in McAllen, Texas. But much of the online chatter was about a jacket she wore — with the president himself tweeting about the garment and its message.

POV: Still Tomorrow

Airs Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at 11 p.m. on KPBS on KPBS TV

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