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Need to Know

Need to Know is an American public television news program produced by WNET, and broadcast weekly on all Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) affiliate-stations in the United States. It aired from May 2010 until June 2013. PBS stated that the show was intended to fill the public-affairs and "hard"/investigative news void left by both the one-hour Bill Moyers Journal, and the cancelled, half-hour NOW on PBS. Both departing shows had been long-running, highly rated, and critically acclaimed for their journalistic quality, and focus on issues that deeply impacted regular Americans' lives, yet went largely ignored by commercial TV news outlets. "NTK" branded itself the "TV and Web newsmagazine [that] gives you what you need to know." PBS had described the show as “a multi-platform current affairs news magazine, uniting broadcast and web in an innovative approach to news-gathering and reporting."

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Seasons: 4 Episodes: 166

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Frontline

Both Need to Know and Frontline are current affairs documentary TV series that explore complex issues of modern society. Both shows provide investigative journalism, in-depth interviews and captivating storytelling.

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60 Minutes

Similar to Need to Know, 60 Minutes offers compelling investigative journalism that explores the most pressing issues of the day. Both shows present an in-depth look into relevant topics, with interviews from experts and those involved.

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The Daily Show

The Daily Show is a comedic news program that also provides insightful commentary on the day’s headlines. Like Need to Know, The Daily Show explores the news of the day in an entertaining way, giving viewers a deeper understanding of current events.

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight provides a unique blend of comedic news and political satire. Like Need to Know, Last Week Tonight offers an in-depth look into relevant topics, but with a humorous twist that will leave viewers laughing.

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Real Time with Bill Maher

Real Time with Bill Maher is a comedic talk show that discusses politics and current events. Both Need to Know and Real Time with Bill Maher explore newsworthy topics and bring in guests to discuss the issues of the day.

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20/20

20/20 is a news magazine program that presents in-depth reports on a variety of topics. Like Need to Know, 20/20 provides investigative journalism and interviews with those involved to give viewers a more complete understanding of the story.

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The Rachel Maddow Show

The Rachel Maddow Show is a news program that offers commentary and analysis of the day’s headlines. Both Need to Know and The Rachel Maddow Show provide in-depth looks into relevant topics, but with an opinionated slant.

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VICE News Tonight

VICE News Tonight is an award-winning news program that provides in-depth looks into current events. Like Need to Know, VICE News Tonight offers investigative journalism that dives into relevant topics, giving viewers a more complete understanding of the story.

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