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2024

DocumentaryWar & PoliticsNewsTalk

Experts explore ethical dilemmas, promoting constructive dialogue about polarizing issues.

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Production

GBH

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

September 20, 2024

Last Aired

September 20, 2024

Networks

PBS

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

An Election Story

E1

An Election Story

Air date: 2024-09-20

Professor Aaron Tang guides panelists in a debate of ethical dilemmas on a hypothetical election storyline.

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