America by the Numbers With Maria Hinojosa

Native American Boomtown

Season 1, Episode 4 of 8

The Bakken oil boom is bringing billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs to North Dakota. A substantial part of the oil production is concentrated on an Indian reservation. Fort Berthold Reservation's 1,000-plus oil wells have brought in money and jobs for some, but oil has also brought danger - organized crime, hard drugs, traffic fatalities - and other problems. Tribal members speak about the benefits and consequences of the boom.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
2/20/2015
6:30 p.m.
2/21/2015
12:30 a.m.
2/21/2015
5 p.m.
8/30/2015
5 a.m.
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