
Preview - Why DEADLOCK?
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Experts explore ethical dilemmas, promoting constructive dialogue about polarizing issues.
STREAM ON PBS STARTING ON 9/20 at 9/8C. 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.
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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.

Preview - Why DEADLOCK?
Preview: 9/20/2024 | 31sVideo has Closed Captions
STREAM ON PBS STARTING ON 9/20 at 9/8C. 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.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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We need to show all Americans that there is a point to engaging in the process.
Will they understand the stakes?
Will they try to talk across the divide?
Or will they deadlock?
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Navigating Election Day: Poll Watchers and Poll Workers
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Clip: 9/20/2024 | 3m 10s | Learn about poll watchers and poll workers in this clip from DEADLOCK: an election story. (3m 10s)
When Disinformation Meets Social Media
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Clip: 9/20/2024 | 4m 8s | What ethical actions should be taken when a fake video goes viral on social media? (4m 8s)
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Clip: 9/20/2024 | 2m 16s | Violence could erupt at the polls, in this clip from ‘DEADLOCK: An Election Story.’ (2m 16s)
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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.