America has always been a nation that defines itself as more than the sum of its parts, nothing less than an idea that weaves competing priorities into a multiethnic, multicultural tapestry stretching from coast to coast.
In the wake of a polarizing election in which both sides rejected the other’s legitimacy, “Common Ground with Jane Whitney” presents “Impossible Conversations for Dangerous Times,” a series that dares to tackle the most combustible forces dividing America — and illuminate the pathways that could bring us back together.
From faith and politics to the crisis of masculinity and the lost art of civil discourse, each conversation will offer candid insights from leading voices, challenging us to broaden our perspectives and find new ways of connecting.
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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
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 & The Seedlings Foundation