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Unrigged
GenreDocumentary
Created byDave Meslin
StarringDave Meslin
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producersDavid Baeta, Alexandra Roberts, Jane Jankovic
ProducersSimon Madore, Thalia D’Aragon-Giguère, Virginie Corneau St-Hilaire
Running time27 minutes
Production companyMoi & Dave
Original release
NetworkTVO
ReleaseSeptember 13, 2024 (2024-09-13)
Related
The Agenda

Unrigged is a Canadian documentary series that explores the polarisation of political systems and potential solutions for fostering dialogue and cooperation. Created by Dave Meslin, the series debuted on TVO on September 13, 2024.[1] The series is based on Meslin's book Teardown: Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up.[2]

Episodes

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Series overview

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Season Episodes Originally aired
1 6 September 13, 2024

Season 1 (2024)

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No. overall No. in season Title
1 1 "Blood Sport"
Exploring the impact of polarisation on our political landscape and examining how mob-driven verbal warfare and ruthless tribalism shape our discourse.
2 2 "Teaching Power"
By making civics accessible and exciting, we can equip the next generation to shape the world around them. This episode explores innovative methods to transform civic education and inspire young leaders.
3 3 "Better Ballots"
Exploring alternative voting systems and their potential to revolutionize our democracy.
4 4 "Opening the Doors"
Examining how addressing design flaws and enhancing UX can encourage participation and strengthen democracy.
5 5 "Taking the Reins"
This episode explores participatory models of democracy between elections, highlighting the continuous importance of citizens' voices.
6 6 "The Lottery"
We explore the roots of democracy in ancient Athens where a democratic lottery replaced elections. Research shows diverse perspectives are crucial for problem-solving.

References

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  1. ^ TVO (October 2, 2024). "TVO's 'Unrigged' highlights smart solutions for ailing democracies". TVO Press Release. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Penguin Random House. "Teardown by Dave Meslin". [1].
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