Middle Ground (2017)

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We bring together people of opposing views to debate and talk through serious issues. We address all things including poverty, wealth, immigration, pro-choice & pro-life (abortion), atheism and christianity (religion), police and criminal relationships, war (veterans and peace activism), gun rights (pro gun vs anti gun), whether college is worth it, and trump supporters and immigrants.

📺 Seasons & Episodes

Season 16 episodes

1. Atheists and Christians Debate Truth And Belief

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We challenged Atheists and Christians to come together to see if they could find common ground, despite differences of opinion.

2. Liberals And Conservatives Fight Labels And Stereotypes

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Liberals and Conservatives came together to work through differences of opinion and see if they can find middle ground by discussing Trump, voting, and partisanship.

3. Pro-Choice And Pro-Life Supporters Search For Common Ground

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Pro-choice and pro-life supporters came together to see if they could find common ground. Participants included Planned Parenthood board members, scientists, and nurses who specialize in reversing abortions.

4. Rich And Poor People Seek To Understand Each Other

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Rich people and poor people came together to see if they could understand each other. Participants included successful businessmen, people experiencing homelessness, and college students.

5. Veterans And Peace Activists Seek To Find Common Ground

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War veterans and peace activists came together to see if they could understand one another. Despite differences of opinion, we all have more in common than we think.

6. Cops And Ex-Felons Seek To Find Common Ground

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Police officers and ex-felons came together to see if they could understand each other. Participants included retired law enforcement officers and people who have served over 10 years in prison.

Season 28 episodes

1. Dropouts And Graduates: Is College Worth It?

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College dropouts and graduates came together to ultimately discuss, is college worth it? Together, they talk through their thoughts on education, pursuing your dreams, and the downside of going to college.

2. Pro-Gun Vs. Anti-Gun: Is There Middle Ground?

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Pro-gun and anti-gun people came together to see if it's possible to find middle ground on an issue as polarizing as gun rights, especially in light of mass-shootings in America.

3. Can Trump Supporters And Immigrants See Eye To Eye?

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Trump supporters and immigrants come together to find middle ground. Together, they discuss President Trump's immigration policies and media bias in portraying both sides.

4. Vegans Vs. Meat Eaters: What Is The Right Diet?

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Want to be in the next season of Middle Ground? We're always checking out submissions to our casting form!

5. Can You Be In Love With Multiple People?

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Is it possible to love more than one person? What roles do jealousy and attraction play in relationships? What makes a relationship work? We brought polyamorous and monogamous people together to discuss their beliefs on love.

6. Can Feminists and Non-Feminists Agree On Gender Equality?

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Can feminists and non-feminists find middle ground in their beliefs on gender equality? We brought them together to discuss feminism, the differences between genders, and the challenges males and females face in society.

7. Can Black Lives Matter & Law Enforcement See Eye To Eye?

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Can the Black Lives Matter movement & law enforcement find middle ground? We brought them together to discuss the challenges each side faces and how we can all work together to resolve those issues.

8. Millennials and Baby Boomers Seek To Understand Each Other

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Do Millennials or Baby Boomers work harder? What are the differences in struggles each generation has to face? We brought Millennials and Baby Boomers together to discuss these questions and determine whether they could see eye to eye.

Season 38 episodes

1. Can LGBTQ+ and Christians See Eye To Eye?

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LGBTQ+ and Christians come together to find middle ground. Can they push past their beliefs to understand one another?

2. Can Body Positive & Fitness Enthusiasts Find Middle Ground?

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We brought people who represent body positive and fitness enthusiasts together to find middle ground.

3. Can Sex Workers and Pastors Find Middle Ground?

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Sex Workers and Pastors come together to find middle ground. Can they push past their beliefs to understand one another?

4. Death Penalty & Anti Death Penalty: Is There Middle Ground?

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People who support the death penalty and those who oppose it come together to find middle ground. Can they push past their beliefs and understand each other?

5. Can Socialists and Capitalists Find Middle Ground?

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Socialists and capitalists come together to find middle ground. Can they push past their beliefs and understand each other?

6. Can Voters and Non-Voters See Eye to Eye?

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Voters and non-voters come together to find middle ground. Can they push past their beliefs and understand each other?

7. Can Locals and Transplants See Eye To Eye on Gentrification?

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Locals and transplants come together to find middle ground on the issue of gentrification. Can they push past their beliefs and understand each other?