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DEADLOCK

PREMIERED ON PBS SEPTEMBER 20, 2024. Join Aaron Tang of UC Davis School of Law as he guides a panel of thought leaders through complex, ethical dilemmas based on real-life scenarios. The special encourages civil dialogue and critical thinking in an era dominated by polarizing debates.

an election story

55m 50s

Join Aaron Tang of UC Davis School of Law as he guides a panel of thought leaders through complex, ethical dilemmas based on real-life scenarios. The special encourages civil dialogue and critical thinking in an era dominated by polarizing debates.

Episodes

  • an election story: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    an election story

    S2024 E1 - 55m 50s

    Join Aaron Tang of UC Davis School of Law as he guides a panel of thought leaders through complex, ethical dilemmas based on real-life scenarios. The special encourages civil dialogue and critical thinking in an era dominated by polarizing debates.

Extras + Features

  • Politics vs. The Law: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Politics vs. The Law

    S2024 E1 - 2m 16s

    It’s nearing closing time at the polls, when violence threatens to erupt. What are the implications for a free and fair election if an armed mob shows up at a polling place? This election day disturbance may be hypothetical, but the issues surrounding it are real. ‘DEADLOCK: An Election Story’ encourages civil dialogue and critical thinking in an era dominated by polarizing debates.

  • Navigating Election Day: Poll Watchers and Poll Workers: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Navigating Election Day: Poll Watchers and Poll Workers

    S2024 E1 - 3m 10s

    What is the difference between a poll watcher and a poll worker? Two high-ranking officials in Middlevania’s elections help describe the difference. Middlevania and poll watcher Uncle Bill may be hypothetical, but the issues surrounding it are not. ‘DEADLOCK: an election story’ encourages civil dialogue and critical thinking in an era dominated by polarizing debates.

  • How to Save a Democracy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How to Save a Democracy

    S2024 E1 - 3m 54s

    A panel of experts discusses what we—politicians, journalists, and citizens—can and should do differently as we approach the upcoming elections. ‘DEADLOCK: An Election Story’ encourages civil dialogue and critical thinking in an era dominated by polarizing debates.

  • Preview - Why DEADLOCK?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview - Why DEADLOCK?

    S2024 E1 - 31s

    STREAM ON PBS STARTING ON 9/20 at 9/8C. Join Aaron Tang of UC Davis School of Law as he guides a panel of thought leaders through complex, ethical dilemmas based on real-life scenarios. The special encourages civil dialogue and critical thinking in an era dominated by polarizing debates.

  • When Disinformation Meets Social Media: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    When Disinformation Meets Social Media

    S2024 E1 - 4m 8s

    What happens when a video with enhanced audio surfaces and rapidly gains views on social media? What should the incumbent president do, and how should the social media platform respond? This particular video may be hypothetical, but the issues surrounding it are very real. ‘DEADLOCK: An Election Story’ encourages civil dialogue and critical thinking in an era dominated by polarizing debates.

  • The Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Trailer

    S2024 E1 - 1m 14s

    This election dilemma unfolds in DEADLOCK: an election story, where UC Davis School of Law professor Aaron Tang guides a panel of influential figures from legal, political, media and cultural spheres through complex ethical dilemmas based on a real-life scenario. The special encourages civil dialogue and critical thinking in an era dominated by polarizing debates.

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