The determination and spirit of America made us shoot for the stars and land on the moon. Gabe visits the Johnson Space Center and chats with an astronaut to find out why we're so determined to explore the space outside our planet.
A giant network of power was created to energize our nation - and in the process, completely transformed life in America. From whale oil to nuclear energy, Gabe finds out just what it takes to give power to the people.
The U.S. dollar conquered the world economy, then turned plastic and went digital. So what does a "dollar" even mean these days? Gabe visits Ben Stein to help make "cents" out of our money.
While early Americans worked the land to survive, the job market of today allows greater freedom of choice. Are we any happier than before? Special guest Mike Rowe helps Gabe figure out if working hard is worth all the hard work.
The gifts of private individuals have long benefited America's public well-being. Is it possible for our country to become dependent on them? What happens when spreading the wealth more complicated than simply writing a check?
Out of all the sports played in America, there's one in particular that really hit it out of the park. A game that united civil rights and workers' rights, America's Pastime stepped up to the mound and pitched us all into the future.
Movies allowed America to export its dreams around the world, influencing culture. From the silver screen to the laptop screen, Gabe takes a journey through cinema history to find out why celluloid holds a special place in America's heart.
