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Overcoming Adversity

Overcoming Adversity

Season 2 Episode 209
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Is The World Getting Worse – Or Better

Is The World Getting Worse – Or Better

Season 2 Episode 210
56:46
A Tale of Two Economies

A Tale of Two Economies

Season 2 Episode 211
56:46
Finale: Love & Polarized Politics

Finale: Love & Polarized Politics

Season 2 Episode 212
56:46
Silver Linings Playbook

Silver Linings Playbook

Season 2 Episode 213
56:46
SCOTUS: Flash Point

SCOTUS: Flash Point

Season 3 Episode 301
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Democracy in Danger: Tipping Point?

Democracy in Danger: Tipping Point?

Season 3 Episode 302
56:46
Climate: Minutes to Midnight?

Climate: Minutes to Midnight?

Season 3 Episode 303
56:46
Power Remix: Women On Fire

Power Remix: Women On Fire

Season 3 Episode 304
56:46
Culture War: America’s Blood Sport

Culture War: America’s Blood Sport

Season 3 Episode 305
56:46
The American Dream: Wake Up Call?

The American Dream: Wake Up Call?

Season 3 Episode 306
56:46
Our Better Angels: Thought Royalty

Our Better Angels: Thought Royalty

Season 3 Episode 307
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Common Ground with Jane Whitney

Can This Planet (Still) Be Saved

Season 2 Episode 208

As climate change moves from an imminent peril to a deadly reality for vast swaths of the country, a panel of nationally recognized groundbreakers discuss the gaping dichotomy between what scientists say needs to be done and the political reality of what is possible. The panel examines what communities are doing to mitigate the congressional stasis and the role of private citizens and companies.

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Back To Tomorrow: Better Than The Best
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A collection of moments from last season.
Presidential Politics: Surviving The Cycle
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A panel delves into the electoral system's fate and the future of the two-party system.
Reality Bites Back: America’s Trip Down Fantasy Lane
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A panel explores the shift from valuing science to embracing "alternate facts,"
Youth Activism: Tomorrow’s Protest Today
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Young people talk about their visions for the future and how they're empowering change.
Adversity: Anxiety’s Rx
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This episode profiles those who have overcome adversity and trauma.
Democracy In Color
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A panel of nationally known voices examines the role of race in American politics.
Our Better Angels: Thought Royalty
56:46
One-on-one conversations offer reassurance that America will prevail again.
The American Dream: Wake Up Call?
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This episode examines the connections between our political and economic crises.
Culture War: America’s Blood Sport
56:46
A panel discusses how usurping cultural identities for partisan gain hurts our nation.
Power Remix: Women On Fire
56:46
A panel discusses the current status of women and what feminism means to a new generation.
Climate: Minutes to Midnight?
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A panel discusses what can possibly be done to combat climate change.
Democracy in Danger: Tipping Point?
56:46
A panel discusses the life-and-death battle between autocracy and democracy.
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