LiveNOW & Then

The myth of "routine" spaceflight was tragically shattered in 1986 as thousands of schoolchildren watched space shuttle Challenger explode on live television. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we hear from witnesses young and old.

The CD was officially introduced to the public in 1982, with early releases in Japan, followed by the U.S. in 1983—an event often described as the "Big Bang" of the digital audio revolution.

The mystery behind the sinking of the 'Edmund Fitzgerald' on Lake Superior is still very much alive, 50 years later. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look back at the Great Lakes' most infamous shipwreck, and how it's been studied and memorialized over the decades.

In the days after September 11, Americans were already tense. Then deadly anthrax showed up in the U.S. mail, prompting white powder scares and another wave of paranoia. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look back at coverage of the crisis and how it continues to affect daily life in the U.S.

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swamped the Gulf Coast, flooding vulnerable New Orleans and driving millions from their homes. Reporters and residents alike were stranded in the swamped city ? all looking for help and answers that, in some cases, never came.

Back in 1979, it became clear that America?s first space station would be falling out of orbit. But when and where would it happen? In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look back at how the media covered this sky-is-falling scenario.

The movie 'Jaws,' widely considered the first big summer blockbuster, was released 50 years ago. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we'll look at what impact the film had on beachgoers in 1975 and the lasting legacy it left on Hollywood.

From the 1970s to the 1990s and still today, Star Wars has always been a box office draw. But what is it about the franchise that keeps fans lining up? In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we?ll look back at how media coverage of the movies looked with each passing generation.

Years before the September 11th attacks shocked the nation, the horrors of terrorism played out live on Americans? televisions after a bomb blast decimated the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look back at what that coverage looked like and how it felt for those on the ground.

Movies used to be a big draw, with fans lining up for hours to see be the first to see their favorite new films. In the age of streaming, things have changed. This LiveNOW & Then full episode looks back at some of the bigger movie premieres, including Star Trek, Batman, and Titanic.

Apple’s marketing machine is almost as effective as its skilled engineers. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look back at how the media has covered the tech company, from its IPO in 1980 to its iconic status today.

When 'The Simpsons' debuted on a young FOX Network 35 years ago, it got plenty of attention -- both positive and negative. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we'll take a look at some of that early media coverage of what's now the longest-running sitcom ever.

When Beanie Babies burst onto the scene in the 1990s, the internet was still a new and wild place. But the tiny stuffed animals drove millions of people to fire up their dial-up modems and shop online -- many for the first time. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look back at coverage of the internet's first big fad.

It may be the most infamous boxing match ever, if not one of the most infamous moments in sports. Here?s a look back at how the media covered Mike Tyson before and after he took a bite out of Evander Holyfield?s ear in 1997.

“Hanging chads” and “butterfly ballots” became part of our election vocabulary back in 2000 as the Florida recount dragged on for weeks. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look at coverage of the back-and-forth on Election Night 2000 and beyond.

Laci Peterson's murder made national headlines back in 2002, even before her husband was convicted. Over 20 years later, as Scott Peterson maintains his innocence, the case continues to captivate Americans. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look at how the media covered the case as it progressed.

From the streets of the Bronx to the Olympics in Paris, breakdancing has had quite a journey. In this full LiveNOW & Then episode, we'll look back at how breakdancing first became popular in TV and film.

Coca-Cola is a quintessential American product, with fans all over the world. So why would Coke change its recipe after nearly 100 years? This LiveNOW and Then full episode takes us back to April of 1985, when Coca Cola pulled its cans and bottles off shelves in favor of ?New Coke? ? an attempt to get an even larger share of the soft drink market.

Ross Perot?s ?giant sucking sound? won him plenty of fans, but it didn?t win him the White House. In this full LiveNOW & Then episode, we look back at how the media covered Perot's unusual presidential runs.

When you look back at TV news footage from decades ago, nothing stands out more than the fashion ? from head to toe. It was back in the 1980?s when sneakers became less about sports and more about business. In this LiveNOW & Then episode, we look at how the media covered the emerging sneaker industry.