Breaking the Deadlock

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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Network: United States PBS (2024 - now)
Schedule: Tuesdays at 21:00 (60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Panel Show

Official site: www.pbs.org

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Episode 2026-07-07; Jul 7, 2026

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 sc

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