America at a Crossroads
Episodes
263 episodes
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...
Barbara McQuade and Henry Weinstein: The Fix - Saving America from The Corruption of a Mob-Style Government
Former U.S. Attorney and legal analyst Barbara McQuade joins veteran legal journalist Henry Weinstein for a conversation on government accountability, the rule of law, and the reforms needed to protect American democracy from corruption and abu...
David Siegel with Larry Mantle: Israel's Diplomatic Future - Crisis, Opportunity, and the Role of Europe
Former Israeli diplomat and foreign policy expert David Siegel joins veteran public radio host Larry Mantle for a timely discussion on Israel's diplomatic future, the evolving role of Europe, and the challenges and opportunities facing the Midd...
Erwin Chemerinsky with Patt Morrison: The Supreme Court's Landmark October 2025 Term - What it Means for America
Mary Ruth Ziegler with Madeleine Brand: Who Decides? Reproductive Rights, Democracy, and the Future of America
Law professor and leading legal historian Mary Ziegler joins award-winning journalist Madeleine Brand for a timely conversation on reproductive rights, constitutional law, and the future of American democracy.Drawing on her extensive sc...
Theo Baker with Larry Mantle: Who Gets to Rule the Future?
Award-winning investigative journalist and George Polk Award recipient Theo Baker joins veteran public radio host Larry Mantle for a conversation on power, privilege, and the institutions that shape America's political, economic, and cultural e...
Rick Hasen with Patt Morrison: Democracy on the Ballot: Voting Rights, The Supreme Court, and the Future of American Elections
Election law scholar Rick Hasen joins veteran journalist and broadcaster Patt Morrison for a timely discussion on voting rights, election law, the Supreme Court, and the future of American democracy.Drawing on decades of scholarship and...
Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy with Madeleine Brand: The 2026 Midterms - Blue Walls, Red Waves & Other Political Myths
Political strategists Mike Murphy and Bob Shrum join award-winning journalist Madeleine Brand for a bipartisan conversation examining the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.Bringing decades of campaign experience fr...
Peter Baker and Susan Glasser with Larry Mantle: America's Midterm Elections: Will 2026 be a Political Reckoning?
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, will voters deliver a political reckoning?In this timely edition of America at a Crossroads, journalists Peter Baker and Susan B. Glasser join moderator Larry Mantle to examine the forces shaping ...
Amb. Dennis Ross with Larry Mantle: Iran, Israel, and America: Where are we and wher do we go from here?
Veteran diplomat and Middle East negotiator Dennis Ross joins longtime public radio host Larry Mantle for an in-depth discussion of the rapidly evolving relationship between Iran, Israel, and the United States, and what American diplomacy shoul...
Andrew Weissmann with Patt Morrison: Liar's Kingdom: How to Stop Trump's Deciet and Save America
Former federal prosecutor and legal analyst Andrew Weissmann joins acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Patt Morrison for a discussion of the rule of law, democratic accountability, and the legal and political challenges confronting the United ...
Josh Tyrangiel with Patt Morrison: When AI Meets Government: Promise, Panic, and the Work in Between
Veteran journalist, media executive, and author Josh Tyrangiel joins acclaimed journalist and columnist Patt Morrison for a timely conversation on the promises and perils of artificial intelligence and its growing impact on government, democrac...
James Carville with Madeleine Brand: Campaign Season is Here: James Carville Unfiltered
Veteran Democratic strategist and political commentator James Carville joins Madeleine Brand for a wide-ranging discussion on the 2026 midterm elections, the future of the Democratic Party, and the political landscape leading into the 2028 pres...
Josh Rogin with Larry Mantle: American Power at the Crossroads: Confronting China and a Fragmenting World
National security columnist and global affairs analyst Josh Rogin joins veteran public radio host Larry Mantle for a discussion of America’s role in an increasingly fragmented world and the strategic challenges posed by China’s growing influenc...
Ami Fields Meyers and Julia Angwin with Patt Morrison: Courage in the Age of Fear
Senior democracy scholar and former White House policy advisor Ami Fields-Meyer joins award-winning investigative journalist Julia Angwin in conversation with acclaimed broadcaster Patt Morrison for a timely discussion on courage, dissent, and ...
Thomas Friedman with Larry Mantle: Hot, Flat and Fractured: Navigating a World in Turmoil
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and foreign affairs columnist Thomas Friedman joins veteran broadcaster Larry Mantle for a wide-ranging conversation on global instability, geopolitical conflict, technology, climate, and the forces reshaping the m...
Ruth Ben-Ghiat with Patt Morrison: The Role of Fear in the Decline of Democracy: The Power, Politics and Impact of Fear as a Tool of Political Persuasion
Juliette Kayyem with Warren Olney: Security in an Era of Domestic Instability
Former Homeland Security official and national security expert Juliette Kayyem joins veteran journalist Warren Olney for a timely conversation on security, democratic stability, and the growing challenges facing the United States.This e...
Tim Naftali with Madeline Brand: Can American Institutions Still Contain Political Extremism?
This week on America at a Crossroads, presidential historian Tim Naftali joins Madeleine Brand for a timely conversation on democratic resilience, political polarization, and the institutions shaping America’s future.Topics include:...
Elie Honig with Larry Mantle: Power, Precedent, and America’s Legal Future
In this conversation from the America at a Crossroads series, CNN Senior Legal Analyst and former federal prosecutor Elie Honig joins Larry Mantle (AirTalk, NPR) to break down the evolving legal landscape in the United States.With deep ...
Aaron David Miller with Patt Morrison: War Making and Peacemaking: The Future of the US-Israeli Relationship
America is at a pivotal crossroads.Join us for a timely and urgent conversation on the state of democracy in the United States. As political divisions deepen and democratic norms face increasing strain, what signals should we be watchin...
David Frum with Patt Morrison: Democracy Under Stress: Is the Tide Turning?
Democracy Under Stress: Is the Tide Turning?Featuring David Frum in conversation with Warren OlneyAmerica is at a pivotal crossroads.Join us for a timely and urgent conversation on the state of democracy in the United States...
Dalia Dassa Kaye with Robin Wright: The High-Stakes of US Policy on Iran
In this conversation from the America at a Crossroads series, Middle East policy expert Dalia Dassa Kaye joins award-winning journalist Robin Wright to examine the critical decisions facing the United States in its approach to Iran.At a...