The Resident - Hackers: heroes or villains?

The Resident - Hackers: heroes or villains?



Sony, Nintendo, even the FBI - it seems no one is safe from hackers these days. Are these cyber pranksters heroes or villains? This is The Resident's question this week.

The Resident - Can the rich get richer while the poor get poorer?

The Resident - Can the rich get richer while the poor get poorer?

While more and more of the middle class forced into unemployment, the rich continue to get richer. How does the average America feel on the subject? The Resident takes to the street of New York to find out.

The Resident: The Mid East protests

The Resident: The Mid East protests



After the success of protestors in Egypt, the media has quickly shifted their focus to other areas of unrest. Do they even care about the outcome or just their next scoop?

The Resident: Globalization

The Resident: Globalization


Society is becoming more globalized, is that a positive development or is a sign the beginning of the end is near? The Resident takes to the streets of New York to find out..

The Resident: What do you expect in 2011?

The Resident: What do you expect in 2011?


With a new year and a new decade approaching, The Resident asks individuals on the streets of New York City: What do you expect in 2011?

The Resident: Christmas vs Jesus

The Resident: Christmas vs Jesus


The Resident investigates whether Christmas has anything to do with Jesus anymore.

Is Sarah Palin for real?

Is Sarah Palin for real?


Sarah Palin fever has taken over the US, her daughter is on Dancing with the Stars and she has a new book out. With all this media attention is she a viable candidate for President in 2012?

Has the US lost its global influence?

Has the US lost its global influence?


The G20 has finished and after many failed attempts to reach trade deals, it appears the US has lost some influence with the rest of the global community. The Resident takes to the streets to ask, is the US still leading the world?

Who doesn't love Bush? George W. that is

Who doesn't love Bush? George W. that is


George Bush is out hawking a new book, and suddenly the former president is popping up all over the place, from broadcast news interviews to Oprah's couch. Two years later, it seems worth comparing the former occupant of the Oval Office to the current one. The Resident asks how people will remember Bush, followed by an exclusive interview with filmmaker and blogger Danny Schechter

Are you afraid of China?

Are you afraid of China?


China has become a major economic power in the global economy and has many US lawmakers concerned. Are the American people concerned? What do they think? The Resident Lori Harfenist finds out!






These Americans have no idea how powerful the China military is. They have a work ethic in China, Americans dont even know what a work ethic is.

French cause justified? 'The Resident' asks NYC

French cause justified? 'The Resident' asks NYC



In France many people have taken to the streets to protest against a new retirement system. 'The Resident' host Lori Harfenist has been asking people in New York whether they think the French have picked the right means to stand up for their rights.

The Resident: US obesity epidemic

The Resident: US obesity epidemic


Obesity is a problem in many nations across the world, however in the United States is an epidemic. The Resident asks citizens and visitors of New York City, how did this happen?

The Resident: What would you do to save your job?

The Resident: What would you do to save your job?


In today's rough and tough economy what does job security mean? The Resident asks residents and visitors of New York, what would you do to save your job?

The Resident: Poverty in America

The Resident: Poverty in America

The Resident asks people on the streets of New York City: About 44 million Americans, or 1 in 7, live below the poverty level. What or who is to blame?