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As the intense polarization builds ahead of November’s elections, Common Ground with Jane Whitney proudly presents Common Ground October, a four-part PBS special that celebrates the resilience of American democracy—honoring its storied past, examining its complex present, and envisioning a hopeful future. Episodes will air weekly throughout October on PBS, with each available for streaming on our website shortly after broadcast.

 

These episodes focus on the fight to sustain democracy — and what Americans can do to reinforce the country’s constitutional guardrails. We explore the state of the American dream, examining the stark cleavage between the haves and have-nots, the values that drive economic policy, and the connections between our political and economic crises. We add historical context to this specific moment in time through conversations with distinguished thought leaders who offer the calming reassurance that America has weathered such storms before and can prevail again.

Be sure to check your local PBS listings for broadcast times and your inbox for important dates as we will be releasing each program simultaneously right here, on our website.

WATCH OUR SEASON PREMIERE
Can We Talk About Democracy's Sex Appeal?
Common Ground S3 Ep2: Can We Talk About Saving Democracy?
Common Ground S3 Ep6: Can We Talk About The American Dream?
Common Ground S3 Ep1: Can We Talk About Appointing Justices?
Can We Talk About Our Fears?
Ep7 Can We Talk About Freedom? with Timothy Snyder
Can We Talk About How to Help?
Youth Activism: Can We Talk About Changing the World?
Common Ground S3, Ep.3: Can we talk about 'Are we doomed?'
Common Ground S3 Ep5: Can We Talk About Our Differences?
Common Ground S3, Ep.4: Can We Talk About Outlawing Abortion?

Watch panelists address specific critical issues. 

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These programs are made possible in part by grants from:

The ForGood Fund, The Illumination Fund, New York Community Trust, Progress Fund & The Seedlings Foundation

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