The antidote to the sound bite mentality that dominates the airwaves and cable shows, Common Ground with Jane Whitney is a nationally syndicated PBS public affairs program that brings together recognized experts and artists in town-hall style conversations about the country's most critical issues. Built on the idea that civil discussion is the lifeblood of finding ways to live together - common ground - the series strives to reaffirm the democratic principle that out of many, we are one.
Host Jane Whitney examines the fading American Dream, exploring stagnant progress, income inequality, and stalled social mobility, ultimately seeking to revive economic opportunity for everyone.
5 Feb 2025
Saving the Shining City On the Hill
Jane Whitney hosts a panel of preeminent thinkers who analyze the evolving battle between autocracy and democracy, offering strategies for Americans to safeguard the Republic in this interview episode.
3 Apr 2023
Game Over: Politics and Sports
Jane Whitney interviews Howard Cosell and other sports authorities about the intersection of politics and sports, exploring how athletes are now seen as symbols in America's cultural debates.
3 Apr 2023
Fury: America's Uncivil War
Host Jane Whitney leads a panel discussion about the intense fury and disunion pervading American society, exploring its roots and potential solutions in this interview episode.
1 Dec 2020
The Soul of America
Historian Jon Meacham discusses America's historical resilience with Jane Whitney, highlighting the nation's ability to overcome crises and inspiring confidence in its future; this is an interview.
1 Dec 2020
LGBTQ Rights: The Next Frontier
Jane Whitney interviews Pete Buttigieg, Jonathan Capehart, Sharice Davids, and Danica Roem about the LGBTQ rights movement's achievements and future challenges.
15 Sept 2020
America and The World: U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Industry experts analyze America's global standing and debate how to project power and protect the country from foreign threats in this episode about U.S. foreign policy.
17 Aug 2020
Prescient Predictions
Political analysts Steve Kornacki, Rachel Bitecofer, and David Axelrod analyze the dominant forces influencing the 2020 election and predict potential outcomes, offering listeners insight into campaign strategies and key voting demographics in this interview with Jane Whitney.
8 Aug 2020
Democracy in Color
Maya Wiley, Joy Reid, and Dr. Jason Johnson analyze the impact of race and identity on the 2020 elections, offering insights into the evolving landscape of American politics in this interview.
13 Jul 2020
The Politics of Justice
Legal scholars convene to examine the escalating conflicts among the three branches of the Federal government and their implications for the rule of law.
4 Jun 2020
Life After COVID-19: A Brave New World
Historian Douglas Brinkley, columnist Nicholas Kristof, and bioethicist Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel discuss the lasting societal and economic changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, moderated by Jane Whitney in this interview episode.
12 Nov 2019
007: Working Without a Net: On Air in the Age of Trump
Jim Acosta discusses the challenges journalists face covering the White House during the Trump administration, including intimidation, falsehoods, and attacks on the press, in an interview with Stephanie Ruhle.
10 Nov 2019
006: Late Night: Divine Comedy with Seth Meyers
Host Jane Whitney interviews Seth Meyers, comedian and host of "Late Night With Seth Meyers," about navigating comedy and tragedy in late-night television and his career, including "Saturday Night Live," offering insights into political satire and the challenges of modern comedy.
29 Sept 2019
005: Democracy In Danger: History's Lessons
Historian Timothy Snyder, columnist Max Boot, and security specialist Malcolm Nance examine the present threats to American democracy with host Jane Whitney, drawing lessons from history to understand the current political landscape in this interview.
3 Sept 2019
004: New Kids On the Hill: Ms. Smith Goes to Washington
Host Jane Whitney interviews Representatives Antonio Delgado, Abby Finkenauer, Jahana Hayes, Donna Shalala, and Elissa Slotkin about their experiences as newly elected members of Congress and the challenges they face in Washington.
5 Aug 2019
003: The Reckoning: SCOTUS Breakpoint
Jane Whitney moderates a discussion with Jeffrey Toobin, Linda Greenhouse, and Joan Biskupic about the Supreme Court's recent cases and their impact on various aspects of American life in this interview episode.
1 Jul 2019
002: Is the Party Over? Rebuilding the GOP
Host Jane Whitney interviews Susan Del Percio, David Jolley, and Bret Stephens about the future of the Republican party after Trump and the realignment of political coalitions, exploring potential shifts in the American political landscape.
18 Jun 2019
001: Doomsday Denial: The Politics of Climate Change
Governor Jay Inslee and journalist David Wallace-Wells explore the science, economics, and politics of climate change, revealing the gap between scientific recommendations and political feasibility in this interview moderated by Jane Whitney.
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Howard Cosell
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Pete Buttigieg
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