America at a Crossroads
America at a Crossroads is proud to present an esteemed roster of guests and moderators to discuss the state of American democracy and the very real challenges facing it today. Past guests and moderators have included Congressman Adam Schiff, Congresswoman Karen Bass, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, Congressman Adam Kinzinger, George F. Will, Patt Morrison, Warren Olney, Madeleine Brand, Bill Kristol, David Axelrod, James Carville, Jonathan Greenblatt, and many more.
Episodes
236 episodes
Ken Burns and Rick Atkinson with Patt Morrison: Revolutionary Crossroads: How America's Founding Era Illuminates Today's Struggles for America's Future
In this conversation from the America at a Crossroads series, acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns and Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Rick Atkinson join journalist Patt Morrison to examine how the American founding era continues to shape today’s pol...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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57:38
Max Boot with Larry Diamond: What is The Endgame? U.S. Policy and the Future Of Venezuela , Ukraine, Greenland, and Beyond
Max Boot with Larry DiamondWhat Is the Endgame? U.S. Policy and the Future of Venezuela and BeyondRecorded Wednesday, February 25, 2026In this episode of America at a Crossroads, Max Boot and Larry Diamond examine the tr...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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57:26
Susan Glasser with Madeleine Brand: Collapsing Norms: Can American Democracy Survive This Stress Test?
Collapsing Norms: Can American Democracy Survive This Stress Test?Recorded February 18, 2026In this recorded conversation from America at a Crossroads, journalist Susan B. Glasser joins Madeleine Brand to examine the current...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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55:38
Carol Leonnig with Warren Olney: How Politics & Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department
On February 11, 2026, Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist Carol Leonnig joined veteran broadcaster Warren Olney for a timely conversation on her latest book:Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America’s Justice ...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:00:10
Ron Brownstein with Patt Morrison: The Midterm Reckoning: What’s Likely and What’s at Stake in 2026
CNN senior political analyst Ron Brownstein joins journalist and author Patt Morrison for a timely conversation on the 2026 midterm elections. Together, they examine the political forces shaping the cycle ahead, the balance of power in Wa...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:01:29
Amb. Dennis Ross with Warren Olney: Israel, Gaza and the Middle East: What Lies Ahead?
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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59:53
Jonathan Blitzer with Patt Morrison | Getting Beyond the Border: How Immigration Became a Political Crisis
Getting Beyond the Border: How Immigration Became a Political Crisis Immigration has become one of the most polarizing issues in American politics—but how did we get here?In this episode of America at a Crossroads, Jonathan B...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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57:25
Abby Leibman & Bob Greenstein: The Politics of Hunger: How America Confronts Poverty in a Time of Crisis
Why does hunger persist in the wealthiest nation on earth? In this episode of America at a Crossroads, Abby J. Leibman (MAZON) and Bob Greenstein (Center on Budget and Policy Priorities) join veteran journalist Larry Mantle to examine the...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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58:19
Leah Litman with Madeleine Brand | Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes
How is the Supreme Court really operating today—and what does it mean for American democracy?In this episode of America at a Crossroads, legal scholar Leah Litman, professor of law at the University of Michigan and co-host of Strict Scr...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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57:28
Ambassador (Fmr) Michael McFaul and Larry Diamond | Autocrats vs. Democrats: The New Global Disorder
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins leading democracy scholar Larry Diamond for a critical discussion on the intensifying global struggle between authoritarianism and democracy. Drawing on decades of experience in diplomacy, n...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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1:00:42
Erwin Chemerinsky with Warren Olney | The Constitution in Crisis: What’s at Stake for American Democracy?
What happens when the guardrails of the Constitution start to shake? In this America at a Crossroads program, renowned constitutional scholar Erwin Chemerinsky joins veteran journalist Warren Olney to examine “The Constitution in Crisis: What’s...
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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56:49
Aaron David Miller with Madeleine Brand | Israel Update: Trump's Plan - Breakthrough or BreakDown?
Israel, the U.S., and the wider Middle East are at a critical inflection point. In this special America at a Crossroads program, veteran Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller joins host Madeleine Brand to unpack “Israel Update: Trump’s Plan — ...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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1:02:00
Mark Stern with Larry Mantle | Courts in the Crosshairs: What’s Next for Justice in America
America at a Crossroads presents:“Courts in the Crosshairs: What’s Next for Justice in America”Mark Joseph Stern with Larry Mantle📅 Wednesday, November 19, 2025🕔 5:00 PM Pacific / 8:00 PM EasternFor upcoming programs...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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58:42
Steven Cash with Larry Mantle | The Rise of Authoritarianism in America: A Perspective from Former National Security Officials
National security expert Steven A. Cash joins journalist Larry Mantle for a critical conversation about the growing threat of authoritarianism in the United States. Drawing on decades of experience across intelligence, homeland security, diplom...
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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59:35
Rick Hasen with Larry Mantle | Can Democracy Hold? The 2026 Midterm Challenge
Election law expert Rick Hasen joins veteran journalist Larry Mantle for an essential conversation on the future of American democracy as the nation heads toward the 2026 midterm elections. Together, they explore the threats facing voting right...
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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56:27
Joyce Vance with Patt Morrison | The American Justice System, Part II: Still Testing the Limits
Former U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance joins journalist Patt Morrison for an insightful and timely discussion on the state of the American justice system—its resilience, vulnerabilities, and the tests it continues to face in today’s polarized p...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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58:33
Linda Greenhouse with Patt Morrison | Law, Politics, and Power: Perspectives on the Supreme Court
Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Linda Greenhouse, one of the nation’s preeminent voices on the U.S. Supreme Court, joins renowned journalist Patt Morrison for a powerful conversation about the Court’s influence on American democracy. Greenhou...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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57:00
Anne Applebaum with Madeleine Brand | Autocracy Inc.: The Siege on Democracy
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Anne Applebaum joins journalist Madeleine Brand for a timely and urgent conversation about Applebaum’s latest book, Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World. Together, they explore the growing ne...
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58:16
Miguel Santana, Rabbi Jill Jacobs, and David Leonhardt with Patt Morrison | Raids, Rights, and Reckonings: America's Immigration Crossroads
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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1:26:55
Prospects for Israeli-Palestinian Peace: Lessons from Oslo & Trump’s 20-Point Plan
An important discussion with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Palestinian National Authority Foreign Minister Nasser Al-Kidwa. They will analyze why Oslo failed and discuss what can be done today to restart the Israeli-Pales...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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1:00:45
Julio Frenk with Larry Mantle | Can America's Universities Survive the Current Assault?
Can America's Universities Survive the Current Assault? A Conversation with UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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57:32
David Frum with Patt Morrison | America's Democracy: Where Do We Go From Here?
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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56:43
Aluf Benn with Warren Olney | Israel in Crisis: Can the Two State Solution Be Resurrected?
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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58:18
Mary Ziegler with Patt Morrison | The Politics of Control: Abortion, Power, and How Abortion Shapes American Politics
Mary Ziegler is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Davis School of Law and a leading legal historian specializing the struggle over reproductive health policy in the United States from 1945 to present. A 2023 Guggenheim Fellow,...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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56:55
Mike Mullen with Warren Olney | War, Peace and the American Future: Insights From a Former Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Recorded live on August 27, 2025: Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen joins Warren Olney for War, Peace and the American Future, a wide-ranging conversation on U.S. leadership, global security, and the challenges ah...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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56:56