The American Edge gives CNN viewers an investigative look at issues facing Americans. The show airs on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. EST.
Here's a look at the next four episodes:
Wednesday, November 20
THE AMERICAN EDGE: PLAYING THE ODDS
Gambling fever has swept America. Attendance at casinos has nearly surpassed theme parks, making gambling one of the biggest entertainment alternatives. The business grosses nearly $500 billion a year. CNN probes the urge driving Americans to play the odds.
Wednesday, November 27
THE AMERICAN EDGE: BELIEF AND DISBELIEF
Americans want to believe in the impossible. They look for heroes, strive for romance and focus on hope for the future. The desire is often an illogical force that causes heartache, life crises and makes Americans do truly foolish things. How do Americans decide who and what to believe?
Wednesday, December 4
THE AMERICAN EDGE: FREEDOM FIGHTERS
Americans are on the brink of new freedoms, new adventures and new ways of looking at their future. Join CNN for a look at the nation's bravest freedom fighters.
Wednesday, December 11
THE AMERICAN EDGE: FRONTIERS
America always has been defined by the frontiers it explores. But now the nation is faced with new frontiers, both by choice and by force of history and current events. CNN explores the new American frontiers.
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