This Is Life with Lisa Ling

Award-winning journalist and former co-host of The View Lisa Ling goes on a gritty, breathtaking journey to far corners of America.

2014 HD United States English

Lisa Ling

Documentary

subculture

S1E1 - Sugar Daddies, Sugar Babies 2014-09-28

In the last decade, a host of websites have sprung up with a mission to match wealthy older men with young, attractive women, and for both parties, it can be an alluring opportunity. Dive into this world of youth, beauty, money and sex as Ling asks questions of Sugar Daddies and Sugar Babies alike: Why did you choose this lifestyle? Once you get deep into this world, can you ever go back to conventional relationships? And what are the true costs and benefits when sex, money and power are on the line?

S1E2 - Unholy Addiction 2014-10-05

Utah, home of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has the lowest rates of tobacco use and alcohol-related deaths in the nation. Yet, every year more people in Utah are dying from prescription drug overdoses than are dying in car accidents. In this episode, Lisa travels to Salt Lake City to discover how the hard hit LDS Church is battling an epidemic that is wreaking havoc on its faithful followers.

S1E3 - The Genius Experiment 2014-10-12

Lisa examines the question- can we manufacture genius; a genius sperm bank created by eccentric millionaire and businessman Robert Graham has produced 200 progeny in their 20s and 30s in hopes of being created more intelligent than their peers.

S1E4 - Filthy Rich 2014-10-19

Lisa Ling goes inside this modern day boomtown and explores its new women pioneers.

S1E5 - Jungle Fix 2014-10-26

Lisa goes inside the hidden, mystical world of Ayahuasca, and investigates the popularity of this unregulated form of self-exploration, the power and consequences that can come along with its ingestion.

S1E6 - Road Strip 2014-11-02

Lisa Ling goes inside Cranes world and that of other traveling strippers who leave their home turf to travel to areas that are more lucrative.

S1E7 - Gay Rodeo 2014-11-09

An exploration of the Gay Rodeo Association.

S1E8 - Called To The Collar 2014-11-16

Lisa travels to the Midwest, where more Catholic men are being drawn to the priesthood than anywhere else in the county, in a time where the Catholic population is on the rise, but the number of Catholic priests is dwindling.

S2E1 - Children of the Prophet 2015-09-30

Two children of Warren Jeffs make the revelations to Lisa Ling that the imprisoned leader of the polygamous Mormon sect sexually abused them as children.

S2E2 - Inside Mongol Nation 2015-10-07

Lisa Ling embeds with the Mongols Motorcycle Club.

S2E3 - Fatherless Towns 2015-10-21

Imprisoned dads learn to become fathers through an innovative program. 13 Inmates prepare for an unprecedented event: The father-daughter dance.

S2E4 - Faces That Sell 2015-10-28

Apparently men will pay a lot to be surrounded by beautiful women. Go inside the world of fashion modeling with Lisa Ling.

S2E5 - Electronic Woodstock 2015-11-04

Lisa relives her life as a 1990s raver, by embedding with a new generation of electronic music fans at a festival called Mysteryland.

S2E6 - America's Busiest Coroners 2015-11-11

Go Inside the LA County Coroners Office where death is business as usual. “There are things that I saw... that will continue to haunt me forever,” said Lisa Ling.

S2E7 - The Seduction Game 2015-12-09

Lisa attends a pickup artist bootcamp to explore what draws men to the pickup lifestyle and to discern what pickup masters are really teaching.

S2E8 - The Satanists Next Door 2015-12-13

Lisa investigates Satanism, focusing on the story of its members including their desire to use their beliefs to promote equality in American society as well as to protest what they describe as oppressive values and rules of the Judeo-Christian religions.

S3E1 - Locked Angeles 2016-09-25

Lisa Ling gains unprecedented access to the Los Angeles County Jail to understand what it takes to manage the countrys busiest jail.

S3E2 - Women Who Fight 2016-10-02

Lisa Ling enters the octagon with three female MMA fighters changing the perception of ultimate fighting.

S3E3 - The Black and White of Heroin 2016-10-16

Lisa Ling visits Chicago to investigate whether a gentler approach to heroin use is being applied equally to the rich and poor, black and white.

S3E4 - 21st Century Brothel 2016-10-23

Lisa Ling travels to the most famous legal brothel, the Moonlite BunnyRanch in Nevada, to meet women who make a living off lust.

S3E5 - Silicon Savants 2016-10-30

Lisa Ling meets ambitious young people in San Francisco who hope to become the next Mark Zuckerberg.

S3E6 - Wired Philly 2016-11-06

Lisa Ling embeds with the Philadelphia Police Department to explore how new technology is changing what it means to be a 21st century cop in America.

S3E7 - Sins of the Father 2016-11-13

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S3E8 - Prison Love 2016-11-27

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S4E1 - Sexual Healing 2017-10-01

Lisa Ling goes on a journey through the scintillating worlds of Tantra and surrogate partner therapy in search of sexual healing.

S4E2 - Chinese in America 2017-10-08

Lisa explores the massive and economically diverse movement of immigration from China to the United States and traces her own family roots to find out what it means to be Chinese in America.

S4E3 - Age of Consent 2017-10-15

Lisa explores the legal and social consequences of convicting adolescents and young adults of sex offenses; when teenage sexuality crosses the line and becomes a crime.

S4E4 - Patriot Movement 2017-10-22

Lisa Ling reports on the Patriot Movement and embeds with a militia deep in the Arizona desert who are preparing for threats both foreign and domestic.

S4E5 - America's First Muslims 2017-10-29

Islam has a long history in America; Lisa meets 3 different African American Muslims; learning about the power of Islam to reshape lives in the black community.

S4E6 - Modern Love 2017-11-05

Polygamy in America used to be known as something practiced solely in Mormon country; a growing crop of unorthodox dating websites puts a new spin on multiple marriage; Lisa meets open-minded singles, couples and "throuples."

S4E7 - Lost Vegas 2017-11-19

Every year millions flock to Las Vegas trying to fulfill a dream and win big, but outside, and underground, another world stands in stark contrast; Lisa Ling investigates the dark underbelly of Sin City that few get to see.

S4E8 - Transbeauty 2017-11-26

Lisa takes a revealing look inside the worlds most prestigious transgender beauty pageant, an exciting and emotional competition.

S5E1 - The Myth of MS-13 2018-09-23

Lisa Ling reports on the ultraviolent world of MS-13, investigating how the US helped create Trumps “violent animals.”

S5E2 - The Meth Crossroads 2018-09-30

Lisa Ling meets the law enforcement teams working to curb the crystal meth epidemic plaguing the people of Oklahoma.

S5E3 - Gender Fluidity 2018-10-07

Lisa Ling explores the revolution going on in how people think about genders. She meets individuals across the spectrum who are seeking acceptance from those closest to them.

S5E4 - Screen Addiction 2018-10-14

Lisa Ling goes in depth into the role technology plays in the mental health crisis.

S5E5 - Children of Killers 2018-10-21

Lisa Ling explores the lives of the children of mass murderers.

S5E6 - The Mediums of Lily Dale 2018-10-28

Lisa Ling travels to the Lily Dale Assembly, a cozy lakeside village in upstate New York that is a community of mediums.

S5E7 - The Dad Dilemma 2018-11-11

Lisa Ling meets up with dads on the losing side of custody battles.

S5E8 - Furry Nation 2018-11-18

Lisa Ling explores a unique community of animal super-fans called furries.

S6E1 - Porn Ed 2019-09-29

Lisa Ling takes on a topic most avoid: online pornography and how it is shaping a generations perception on sex and intimacy.

S6E2 - The Benzos Crisis 2019-10-06

Lisa Ling delves into the world of benzodiazepine use and uncovers the troubling threat these drugs pose when used long term, and the challenges facing patients who try to quit.

S6E3 - A Few Good Women 2019-10-13

Lisa Ling gets a rare look inside the Marines initiative to integrate the men and women in combat training, where they learn to fight and kill.

S6E4 - Mississippi Gangland 2019-10-20

Lisa Ling explores the inner workings of Mississippis fastest growing gang, The Simon City Royals, and how some members are walking away from the brotherhood and turning their lives around.

S6E5 - Twinning 2019-10-27

Lisa Ling explores the endless fascination with identical twins and the unfathomable bond shared between them.

S6E6 - When Women Kill 2019-11-03

Lisa Ling meets two convicted female killers to explore what led them to their crimes, and the unique circumstances that connect the women who commit murder.

S6E7 - Swingers 2019-11-10

Lisa Ling attends the country’s largest swingers party in New Orleans and learns how the swinging lifestyle is evolving into a movement for total sexual freedom.

S6E8 - Fighting Terror in Nyc 2019-11-17

In the weeks leading up to New Year’s Eve, Lisa Ling embeds with the NYPD to find out what it takes to keep NYC safe from terror threats.

S7E1 - Prison & Prep School 2020-11-29

Lisa Ling witnesses the melding of two worlds: a prison and a prep school and experiences the surprising outcome of the unlikeliest of bonds.

S7E2 - Lost Boys 2020-11-29

Lisa Ling explores the critical transition when boys become men and investigates how the digital age is impacting a generation of young boys.

S7E3 - When Heroin Hits Home 2020-12-06

Lisa Ling witnesses what happens when heroin addiction hits home. From children forced to grow up way too soon, to people in the throes of addiction fighting to get clean and keep their babies, to families and agencies working with addicts to create safe homes and win custody of their children.

S7E4 - The Secret World Of Massage Parlors 2020-12-06

Lisa Ling investigates the illicit massage parlor industry, from the police struggling to curtail trafficking to the desperate circumstances that lead women into this lucrative yet exploitative trade.

S7E5 - Under The Gun 2020-12-13

Lisa Ling meets people from all walks of life who have joined “the club no one wants to be a part of” – families of victims and survivors – who are joining forces to support each other and fight gun violence.

S7E6 - Psychedelic Healing 2020-12-20

Lisa Ling explores the medical uses of psychedelics and examines how for some the hallucinogenic toolbox might hold the key to a healthier future.

S8E1 - The Legacy of Vincent Chin 2021-10-10

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S8E2 - American Militia 2021-10-17

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S8E3 - Sex Work: Past, Present, & Future 2021-10-24

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S8E4 - The Conspiracy Effect 2021-10-31

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S8E5 - Chicago's History of Violence 2021-11-07

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