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A More Perfect Union

A MORE PERFECT UNION examines America’s founding and the ideas and values articulated 250 years ago. It features Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein, co-directors of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, and Yuval Levin of the American Enterprise Institute, in conversation with Jeffrey Rosen of the National Constitution Center and Melody Barnes of UVA’s Karsh Institute of Democracy.
Season 2025 Episode 1 Length 55:05 Premiere: 11/04/25

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Season 2025 A More Perfect Union Episodes

A More Perfect Union
S2025 E1 Length 55:05 Premiere Date 11/04/25

Trailer
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 11/24/25

President as a Populist Office
Clip Length 00:53 Premiere Date 11/24/25

Screensaver
Clip Length 00:10 Premiere Date 11/24/25

Democracy as a Consequence
Clip Length 01:45 Premiere Date 11/04/25

The First Branch
Clip Length 00:50 Premiere Date 11/04/25

Evolving Citizenship
Clip Length 00:44 Premiere Date 11/04/25

Ken Burns: Why the American Revolution Still Matters
Clip Length 00:49 Premiere Date 11/04/25

Sarah Botstein: Why the American Revolution Still Matters
Clip Length 01:22 Premiere Date 11/04/25

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A More Perfect Union: Inspiring Civic & Civil Conversations Across America

A look at America's founding and how the ideas and values articulated 250 years ago remain relevant to conversations about governance today.

  • Monday April 27, 2026 10:00 pm ET on KET
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