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How do we solve the disinformation dilemma? | BREAKING the DEADLOCK: Truth Under Fire | Full Episode - October 21, 2025 - PBS
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When a fictional school board mandate ignites a firestorm of controversy online, and social media distorts the issue, a panel of journalists, influencers, politicians, and thought leaders confronts a central question: What is truth, and does it still matter? BREAKING the DEADLOCK: Truth Under Fire is a provocative and gripping episode, that explores how disinformation spreads, how public perception shifts, and what’s at stake when facts are replaced by viral fiction.
Ultimately, it challenges us to consider our responsibility to one another: that without a shared commitment to truth, our hopes for connection, community, and democracy begin to unravel.
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This program was recorded live at The New York Historical, collecting birthday wishes for the USA as it prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. Learn more at www.nyhistory.org
Funding for BREAKING the DEADLOCK: Truth Under Fire was provided in part by grants from The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation and by a grant from Anne Ray Foundation and by contributions from viewers like you.
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Panelists:
Ann Coulter, Author and Columnist
Kristin Davison, Partner, Axiom Strategies
Tina Descovich, Co-Founder and CEO of Moms for Liberty
Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr., Professor, African American Studies, Princeton University
Walter Isaacson, Biographer
Hon. Mitch Landrieu, Former Mayor of New Orleans, Former Senior Advisor to the President
Soledad O'Brien, Journalist and CEO of Soledad O'Brien Productions
Stephanie Ruhle, Host of “The 11th Hour,” NBC News Senior Business Analyst
Roger Severino, VP Domestic Policy, The Heritage Foundation
Rick Wilson, Co-founder and Board Member of The Lincoln Project
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction: Truth on Trial: Disinformation Divides a Community
01:31 A Teacher’s Stand: Church vs. State in the Classroom
05:29 From Protest to Viral Firestorm: The Ten Commandments Controversy
10:27 Who Controls the Narrative? Media, Politics, and a Runaway Scandal
19:17 Piña Colada Guy Debacle: Viral Video Shakes Governor’s Race
30:19 Election Eve Bombshell: A Mother Faced With the Truth
36:50 Truth vs. Power: Who’s The Real Hero?
47:02 Election Day Showdown: The True Cost of Victory
51:59 Can Social Media Save Truth?
55:12 Credits
Ratified | Full Documentary | Independent Lens | PBS - October 20, 2025 - PBS
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Legal equality for all genders has still not been officially added to the Constitution. Ratified chronicles the campaign to make Virginia the 38th state to ratify the amendment, which is the number of states required to have an amendment added to the Constitution after Congressional approval.
Despite some strides, disparities remain in pay, healthcare, and legal protections. The ERA would embed protection from gender-based discrimination and enshrine bodily autonomy in the Constitution. Follow a cross-generational, cross-party movement, led by Black women and fueled by grassroots power, to push the ERA over the finish line and into the Constitution.
The film follows organizing efforts as a cross-party coalition confronts entrenched political power. Virginia Senator Jennifer McClellan and Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy push through legislative barriers, along with a grassroots team led by Republican-turned-organizer Kati Hornung. Their efforts mark the continuum of a 101-year fight.
Ratified | Independent Lens
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Chapters:
0:00:00 – Introduction: Why the ERA Still Matters
0:02:00 – Who Was Left Out of the Constitution?
0:06:47 – What Is the Equal Rights Amendment?
0:08:36 – The 1970s: A Time for Constitutional Change
0:11:05 – When Women Opposed Equality: The ERA Backlash
0:14:35 – Deadlines, Delays & Political Roadblocks
0:21:18 – Black Women: The Backbone of the ERA Movement
0:23:19 – Girls and Young Women Join the Fight
0:27:01 – Civil Rights Meets Women’s Rights
0:30:50 – Virginia: The Final Battleground
0:34:53 – Inside the Congressional ERA Hearings
0:39:50 – Political Strategy: Making the ERA “Expedient”
0:44:00 – Time to Vote: Equality on the Line
0:49:07 – Restrictive Laws and Renewed Resistance
0:54:09 – A Vote Fueled by Fear—or Faith
0:58:52 – Power Shift: Changes in Virginia’s Leadership
1:02:22 – Voices from the Frontlines of the ERA
1:07:53 – The Vote of a Generation
1:09:39 – How the ERA Was Blocked Again
1:12:10 – The ERA Battle Rages On
1:14:14 – Black Women Continue to Lead the Charge
1:17:21 – Looking Ahead: The Future of Equality
1:22:39 – Closing Credits
ABOUT INDEPENDENT LENS
@independentlens is an Emmy® Award-winning PBS documentary series. With founding executive producer Lois Vossen, the series has been honored with 10 Academy Award nominations and features documentaries united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement, and unflinching visions of independent filmmakers. Presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Acton Family Giving, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Park Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, and National Endowment for the Arts.
Inside Look: Getting the Facts of the American Revolution | PBS - October 19, 2025 - PBS
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Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt discuss how the story of The American Revolution documentary came together. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION premieres Sunday, November 16 at 8/7c.
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The American Revolution: An Inside Look
Step behind the scenes of Ken Burns’s new film to see how The American Revolution came to life. Through shooting locations, historical re-enactments, and exclusive video clips, meet the master storytellers who brought the story of the Revolution to life in a compelling visual story.
Taxes, Spending & Debt: Is America Going Broke? | Civics Made Easy - October 16, 2025 - PBS
Why do we pay taxes? Where does all of that money actually go? And is the U.S. government collecting and spending our money wisely? Ben Sheehan takes a cold, hard look at America’s finances. What is the history of taxing and spending? Who gets to decide how much money we owe? Why are some spending items in the budget ‘required’ while others are merely optional? And how bad is U.S. debt really? Be honest…
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Hosted by Ben Sheehan, breaks down the complex world of American government and civic participation. Each episode transforms intricate concepts into clear, digestible lessons, equipping viewers with the essential knowledge to actively participate in their democracy. Designed to empower and inform, the series makes understanding civics both accessible and engaging for all.
Sunken Egyptian Temple Reveals Details About Cleopatra | Full Episode | Secrets of the Dead - October 15, 2025 - PBS
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Just below the Mediterranean’s surface, in Alexandria’s harbor, lie the ruins of a mysterious ancient monument. For more than 20 years, French explorer Franck Goddio has been hoping to confirm these remains are a temple belonging to Cleopatra. If true, this discovery could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra’s reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.
Cleopatra's Last Temple | Secrets of the Dead
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Part detective story, part true-life drama, @secretsofthedead unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events.
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore | Full Documentary | American Masters | PBS - October 14, 2025 - PBS
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Learn about the life and career of 4-time Emmy nominee Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in her native American Sign Language. Known for roles in The West Wing and CODA, at 21 years old, Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Oscar.
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore | American Masters
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Now in its 39th season on PBS, @americanmasters illuminates the lives and creative journeys of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape—through compelling, unvarnished stories. Setting the standard for documentary film profiles, the series has earned widespread critical acclaim: 28 Emmy Awards—including 10 for Outstanding Non-Fiction Series and five for Outstanding Non-Fiction Special—two News & Documentary Emmys, 14 Peabodys, three Grammys, two Producers Guild Awards, an Oscar, and many other honors. To further explore the lives and works of more than 250 masters past and present, the American Masters website offers full episodes, film outtakes, filmmaker interviews, the podcast “American Masters: Creative Spark,” educational resources, digital original series and more. The series is a production of The WNET Group.
A Mother Apart | Full Documentary | POV | PBS - October 13, 2025 - PBS
In a poignant story of healing and forgiveness, Jamaican-American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin explores how to raise a child after being abandoned by her own mother. Known for her work in Def Poetry Slam and shows like MotherStruck!, Chin embarks on a journey across Brooklyn, Montreal, Cologne, and Jamaica to find her mother, ultimately creating a new sense of home with her daughter.
A Mother Apart | POV
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Inside Look: Giving Voice to the American Revolution | PBS - October 12, 2025 - PBS
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Filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt on how they used the letters, diaries, and memories of both well-known and lesser known figures to help convey a deeper understanding of the wartime experience. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION premieres Sunday, November 16 at 8/7c.
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The American Revolution: An Inside Look
Step behind the scenes of Ken Burns’s new film to see how The American Revolution came to life. Through shooting locations, historical re-enactments, and exclusive video clips, meet the master storytellers who brought the story of the Revolution to life in a compelling visual story.
King of Them All: The Story of King Records | Full Documentary | PBS - October 10, 2025 - PBS
"King of Them All" is a feature-length documentary about King Records, the scrappy Cincinnati label that reshaped American music. Founded in the 1940s by Syd Nathan, a brash outsider dismissed by the industry, King dared to put everything under one roof. In a single building, records were written, recorded, pressed, and shipped — capturing performances with an urgency the industry giants couldn’t match.
The results were transformative. James Brown’s fiery soul, Little Willie John’s smooth R&B, Hank Ballard’s rock ’n’ roll anthems, and the Stanley Brothers’ bluegrass harmonies all came through King, together forming a catalog that rewrote the sound of the 20th century. What began as “records for the little man” became a cultural force.
King of Them All: The Story of King Records | Full Documentary
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The film itself unfolds like a listening session. Rare archival reels, hand-drawn animation, and evocative city imagery immerse viewers in both the music and the moment. Each chapter plays like a track, moving from King’s radical business model to the artists who defined generations, to the cultural barriers the label broke along the way.
Guiding this session are voices who connect King’s past to the present. Seymour Stein, who began his career at King before founding Sire Records, shares insider reflections. Country legend Vince Gill and jazz virtuoso Christian McBride testify to the label’s enduring impact, showing how King’s influence stretches far beyond its modest beginnings.
More than a documentary, "King of Them All" is a cultural listening session — a restoration of a forgotten legacy and an invitation to hear how one underdog label gave America its soundtrack.