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an election story

Season 2024 Episode 1 | 55m 50s

Join Aaron Tang of UC Davis School of Law as he guides a panel of thought leaders through complex, ethical dilemmas based on real-life scenarios. The special encourages civil dialogue and critical thinking in an era dominated by polarizing debates.

Aired: 09/19/24 | Expires: 09/19/27
Location furnished by The New York Historical. Funding for BREAKING the DEADLOCK was made possible in part by PBS viewers.
Extras
This BREAKING the DEADLOCK clip explores how a pardon debate tests justice, politics, and power.
Chris Christie questions executive power in this clip from BREAKING the DEADLOCK: A Power Play.
Campaign finance issues test justice and loyalty, in this clip from BREAKING the DEADLOCK.
A scene from BREAKING the DEADLOCK explores the courts’ role in checking presidential power.
How does America move towards a more perfect union? Watch this clip from BREAKING the DEADLOCK.
Experts clash in a hypothetical power story of executive power. Watch a preview.
Experts clash in a hypothetical power story of executive power. Watch a preview.
Experts explore ethical dilemmas, promoting constructive dialogue about polarizing issues.
A panel of influential figures talks through ethical dilemmas based on a real-life scenario.
Learn about poll watchers and poll workers in this clip from DEADLOCK: an election story.
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