America at a Crossroads
America at a Crossroads
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Michael McFaul with Larry Diamond | America Votes, the World Watches: The Midterms and the Global Battle for Democracy
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and Stanford political scientist Michael McFaul joins renowned democracy scholar Larry Diamond for a timely conversation on the 2026 midterm elections, America's role in the world, and the growing global struggl...
Sarah Longwell with Patt Morrison: How to Eat an Elephant: One Voter - and One Election - At a Time
What can listening closely to voters tell us about the state of American politics—and where the country may be headed?Sarah Longwell, CEO and Publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group podcast, joins Pulitzer Prize-winning jou...
Jason Stanley with Patt Morrison: The War on Truth: Propaganda, History, and American Democracy
Philosopher and leading scholar of propaganda and authoritarianism Jason Stanley joins veteran journalist and broadcaster Patt Morrison for a conversation on how propaganda, historical narratives, and attacks on truth shape democratic societies...
Adrian Wooldridge with Larry Mantle: Can America Make Government Work Again? The Crisis of Comptence, Populism, and Trust
Bloomberg Opinion columnist and political thinker Adrian Wooldridge joins veteran public radio host Larry Mantle for a discussion on whether American government can regain public trust and effectively meet the challenges of the twenty-first cen...
Ron Brownstein with Madeleine Brand: Midterms: Who's Winning the Battle for America's Future?
Senior political analyst Ron Brownstein joins award-winning journalist Madeleine Brand for a timely analysis of the 2026 midterm elections and what the results could mean for the future of American politics and democracy.Drawing on deca...
