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Explore America’s founding ideals in A More Perfect Union, premiering Nov 24 at 9p ET on PBS.
“A More Perfect Union: Inspiring Civic & Civil Conversations Across America” explores the enduring relevance of the ideas and values from America’s founding 250 years ago. Featuring a conversation between Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, Yuval Levin, Jeffrey Rosen, and Melody Barnes, the one-hour PBS special premieres on Monday, November 24, at 9p ET following Ken Burns' "The American Revolution."
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Major funding is provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts. Funding is also provided by The Travelers Companies, Inc. , the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, and viewers like you.
Trailer
Preview: 11/24/2025 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
“A More Perfect Union: Inspiring Civic & Civil Conversations Across America” explores the enduring relevance of the ideas and values from America’s founding 250 years ago. Featuring a conversation between Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, Yuval Levin, Jeffrey Rosen, and Melody Barnes, the one-hour PBS special premieres on Monday, November 24, at 9p ET following Ken Burns' "The American Revolution."
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How to Watch A More Perfect Union
A More Perfect Union is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Liberty, equality and government by consent became building blocks to the Constitution.
I think it's possible for us to reinvigorate the sense of purpose that we have had by going back and understanding that origin story.
The American Revolution is a deeply patriotic story.
This conversation that we've been having tonight reminds us of the American political inheritance that we have.
President as a Populist Office
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Clip: 11/24/2025 | 53s | Jeffrey Rosen explains how presidential power has expanded far beyond the Founders' vision. (53s)
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Clip: 11/4/2025 | 1m 45s | Ken Burns explains how the American Revolution unintentionally gave birth to democracy. (1m 45s)
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Clip: 11/4/2025 | 44s | Yuval Levin reflects on how American citizenship has evolved to embrace both diversity and unity. (44s)
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Clip: 11/4/2025 | 50s | Yuval Levin reflects on why the legislative branch is central to American democratic life. (50s)
Ken Burn: Why the American Revolution Still Matters
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Clip: 11/4/2025 | 49s | Ken Burns reflects on reconnecting with America’s founding to rediscover our shared purpose. (49s)
Sarah Botstein: Why the American Revolution Still Matters
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Clip: 11/4/2025 | 1m 22s | Sarah Botstein shares why the American Revolution still matters in today’s civic and political life. (1m 22s)
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