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202460 minRunning

Breaking the Deadlock

Network:PBS

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S2026E03 - "How to Fix an Election"

Aired on Jul 8, 2026, 1:00 AM

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Breaking the Deadlock brings together people from across the political spectrum in a way that requires them to go beyond the usual talking points and speak to our core values as Americans," said moderator Aaron Tang. "By using hypothetical scenarios that rhyme with reality, we create space for honest introspection and conversation—and even some surprising breakthroughs."Each episode of Breaking the Deadlock dives into essential questions of community, accountability and personal responsibility, sparking legal, moral and ethical reflections. As each hypothetical scenario unfolds with unexpected twists, both panelists and viewers are challenged to confront the thought-provoking question: "What would I do?"

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Status
Running
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
September 20, 2024
Schedule
Tuesday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (3 Seasons · 6 Episodes)

A Matter of Life and Death

Moderator Aaron Tang and a panel of experts with divergent views take on a hypothetical scenario that raises questions about reproductive rights and the right to die.

Jan 20, 2026

60 min

Gambling With Your Life

Online sports gambling has exploded. Should it be further regulated? What does it mean for college athletic programs and professional sports? How is Al transforming it? What is the public health impact? In BREAKING THE DEADLOCK: Gambling with Your Life, Moderator Aaron Tang guides panelists through scenarios to explore dilemmas around online sports gambling, and its impact on young men.

Mar 24, 2026

60 min

How to Fix an Election

At America's 250th, moderator Aaron Tang guides nine panelists through a gripping hypothetical election crisis where civic integrity is on the line. As tensions rise, a provocative question emerges: what would you risk to defend the democracy? The scenario reveals deep divides over protest, principle, and truth - challenging what it will take to sustain democracy's future.

Jul 7, 2026

60 min

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