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: • Historical parallels to today’s political climate • The role of the presidency and democratic institutions • Extremism, accountability, and constitutional limits • Whether American democracy is built to withstand this moment Recorded live on May 6, 2026. #AmericaAtACrossroads #TimNaftali #MadeleineBrand #Democracy #AmericanPolitics #PoliticalExtremism #Constitution #USPolitics #PoliticalHistory #DemocraticInstitutions