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When Pregnancy Turns Perilous: Inside the Toughest Pregnancy Decisions

Season 2026 | 4m 30s

A deeply personal story of life-and-death choices sparks a debate on abortion, autonomy, and the role of law in pregnancy crises. Panelists then wrestle with a hypothetical scenario, and whether these types of decisions belong to doctors, patients, or the state—showing why confronting these questions openly is critical for our shared future.

Funding for this program was provided in part by grants from The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation and by a grant from Anne Ray Foundation and by contributions from viewers like you. Thank you. Location furnished by The New York Historical.
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Watch the preview for BREAKING THE DEADLOCK: A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
Watch the open for BREAKING THE DEADLOCK: A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH.
A rare pregnancy crisis sparks debate on law, life, and choice—plus one panelist’s real ordeal.
A father wants control over his death. His sons must decide: help him, or stop him?
Would you break the law to help your teen’s pregnant friend get an abortion?
Freedom debated: Is it lawless, God-given, or state-protected? Who counts—and who decides?
Parents find abortion pills in their teen’s room. Watch the clip to see the debate that ensues!
When a classroom poster becomes a flashpoint—how should media handle the heat? Watch the clip.
Social media spreads voices—but does it spread truth? The battle for facts is far from over.
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