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BREAKING the DEADLOCK : A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH explores what “freedom” means—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.

A father wants control over his death. His sons must decide: help him, or stop him?
Watch the open for BREAKING THE DEADLOCK: A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH.
A rare pregnancy crisis sparks debate on law, life, and choice—plus one panelist’s real ordeal.
Funding for this program 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. Thank you. Location furnished by The New York Historical.
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A personal story ignites a vital debate: when pregnancy turns perilous, who gets to decide?
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