Weary from living in an ideological war zone that’s often compared to a radioactive marriage, a surge in Americans say it’s long past time for a national divorce.
“Common Ground” weighs in on a variation of a classic Dear Abby Question: Will life be better – or worse – if the red states and blue states split and the great American experiment ends? Or, is it possible to usher in a new era of collective good by addressing flaws in the U.S Constitution that are inciting our seemingly irreconcilable differences?
Common Ground with Jane Whitney proudly presents Common Ground Democracy Festival, 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.
These episodes focus on the fight to sustain democracy — and what Americans can do to reinforce the country’s constitutional guardrails. Be sure to check your local PBS listings for broadcast times or watch HERE
Watch panelists address specific critical issues.
These programs are made possible in part by grants from:
The Ford Foundation, The ForGood Fund, The Illumination Fund, New York Community Trust, Progress Fund