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.
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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 ForGood Fund, The Illumination Fund, New York Community Trust, Progress Fund & The Seedlings Foundation