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1. An Election Story
The premiere episode exploring an election-day crisis fueled by social media disinformation, introduced by Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett.
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Breaking the Deadlock
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S3 E2 · Gambling With Your Life
About Breaking the Deadlock
Breaking the Deadlock is a TV series that premiered on September 20, 2024. It has 3 seasons and 5 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 2 "Gambling With Your Life", aired on March 24, 2026.
A debate between various people with experience in politics, government, academia, and journalism role playing how different political players would react to a controversial government policy. Moderated by Aaron Tang U.C. Davis Law Prof.
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Episodes
5 episodes · 3 seasons
Season 1
2024 · 1 episode · Last episode: 2 years ago
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Season 2
2025 · 2 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
E2
2. Truth Under Fire
Facing a gripping hypothetical dilemma—disinformation about a controversial school board decision spreading rapidly on social media—a panel of experts grapples with what is true, and what truth even means today.
E1
1. A Power Play
BREAKING the DEADLOCK: A Power Play sparks civil dialogue in polarized times. Guided by UC Davis Law Professor Aaron Tang, a diverse panel explores ethical dilemmas in a fictional tale of executive power—told through two fictional U.S. Presidents from opposing parties. Complex, timely, and thought-provoking.
Season 3
2026 · 2 episodes · Last episode: 7 months ago
E2
2. Gambling With Your Life
Online sports gambling has exploded. Should it be further regulated? What does it mean for college athletic programs and professional sports? How is AI transforming it? What is the public health impact? In BREAKING THE DEADLOCK: Gambling with Your Life, Moderator Aaron Tang guides panelists through scenarios to explore dilemmas around online sports gambling, and its impact on young men.
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1. A Matter of Life and Death
What does "freedom" mean-and what is the role of government-when people face life-and-death choices? Moderator Aaron Tang and a panel of experts with divergent views take on a hypothetical scenario that raises questions about reproductive rights and the right to die.
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The most recent episode of Breaking the Deadlock, Season 3 Episode 2 "Gambling With Your Life", aired on March 24, 2026.
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