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The newest episode of BREAKING the DEADLOCK: A Power Play sparks civil dialogue in polarized times. Guided by UC Davis Law Professor Aaron Tang, a diverse panel explores ethical dilemmas in a fictional tale of executive power—told through two fictional U.S. Presidents from opposing parties. Complex, timely, and thought-provoking.

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Power and Loyalty in the Balance
Campaign finance issues test justice and loyalty, in this clip from BREAKING the DEADLOCK.
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Supreme Showdown: Courts vs. the Presidency
A scene from BREAKING the DEADLOCK explores the courts’ role in checking presidential power.
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Chris Christie: Oath Over Orders
Chris Christie questions executive power in this clip from BREAKING the DEADLOCK: A Power Play.
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Location furnished by The New York Historical. Funding for BREAKING the DEADLOCK was made possible in part by PBS viewers.
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BREAKING the DEADLOCK: A Power Play – Open
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