All live taping events take place at the Thomas S. Perakos Arts and Community Center at the Frederick Gunn School in Washington, CT at 4pm on Sundays. Tickets can be purchased online through the WATCH tab as programs approach and walk-ins are always welcome at the door.

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August 25    Saving the Shining City on the Hill

PBS Release October 7

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In this episode of Common Ground with Jane Whitney, we feature a panel of preeminent thinkers who discuss the battle between autocracy and democracy, analyze the evolving landscape, and offer strategies for Americans to safeguard our Republic.

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September 8    The American Dream: A Dying Myth

PBS Release October 14

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This episode of Common Ground with Jane Whitney explores the far-reaching consequences of these recent trends, examines the values guiding economic policy, uncovers the intricate ties between our political and economic crises, and charts a course toward making the seemingly impossible American Dream attainable for all who aspire to achieve it.

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September 22    Our Better Angels: The Thinkers Shaping the Future

PBS Release October 21

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 In a series of one-on-one conversations, featuring influential thinkers who have studied how the country has weathered its toughest times, Common Ground with Jane Whitney offers the calming reassurance of historical perspective and a moral clarity that can inspire a broad cross-section of Americans.

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Hope, Healing & Humor: Chicken Soup for America's Soul *

PBS Release October 28

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 This episode of Common Ground with Jane Whitney gathers insights from a diverse array of guests— bipartisan thought leaders from throughout the season— who share their perspectives on how we can rekindle the optimism that Americans once celebrated as their birthright.

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* THERE WILL BE NO IN-PERSON PANELISTS FOR THIS PROGRAM.​