Hosted by Aaron Tang of UC Davis School of Law, Deadlock aims to foster constructive dialogue and critical thinking amidst today’s societal challenges.
Deadlock airs Friday, September 20 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams on PBS.org, YouTube and the PBS app.
Over the hour, Tang will skillfully navigate panelists through thought-provoking hypothetical situations designed to challenge their beliefs and prompt deep introspection.
“The current climate of American discourse finds us deeply entrenched and overconfident in our own beliefs,” said moderator Aaron Tang, Professor of Law at UC Davis. “Deadlock aims to illuminate how, for many of the difficult challenges facing our nation, the honest answers are nuanced and complex. Our goal is to spark open-mindedness and help people find the middle ground instead of retreating to our usual corners.”
Deadlock explores fundamental topics about community and responsibility, triggering legal, moral and ethical responses. As the hypothetical scenarios follow intricate twists and turns, panelists and viewers alike will find themselves asking the soul-searching question, “What would I do?”
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TCA Summer 2024 presentation of Deadlock – Aaron Tang, Andy Lack, and John Bredar/ Credit: Courtesy Rob Latour/Shutterstock for Television Critics Association