The finale explores the American manufacturing machine, which is morphing from a system reliant upon traditional raw materials to one in which the raw materials are ideas and information. Included: workers who make iconic products; engineers who are retooling the auto industry; steelworkers; and engineers who are rethinking the microchip. Also: A start-up that is creating personalized robots.
Part 2 of 4. An examination of America's complex transportation system features a journey across the country by air, road and rail. Included: a visit to the FAA command center that details how the nation's flight plans work; a stop in Las Vegas, where transportation analysts are using the basic traffic light to better manage traffic.
Yul Kwon ("Survivor: Cook Islands") hosts this four-part series about the intricate networks that keep America running, beginning with a look at food growth and delivery. Included: a pizza delivery route in NYC; California's Central Valley, where half of America's fruits, nuts and vegetables are grown; the farms of the heartland.