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America at a Crossroads
by Jews United for Democracy and Community Advocates, Inc.
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
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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 decades of reporting on presidential campaigns, demographic...
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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 abuses of power. Drawing on her experience as a federal...
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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 Middle East. Drawing on decades of diplomatic experience…
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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 scholarship on the history of abortion law and her book...
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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 elite. Drawing on his acclaimed book How to Rule the...
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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 his leadership of UCLA Law's Safeguarding Democracy…
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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 from both sides of the aisle, Murphy and Shrum separate...
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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 the midterms, the stakes for both parties, and what the...
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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 should look like in an increasingly volatile Middle East....
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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 States. Drawing on his experience leading major…
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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, democracy, and everyday life. Drawing on reporting for his…
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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 presidential race. Drawing on decades of campaign...
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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 influence. Drawing on decades of reporting on foreign policy,...
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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 democratic engagement in an era of growing fear and...
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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 modern world. Drawing from decades of reporting on...
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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 episode of America at a Crossroads examines domestic...
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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…
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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 experience in federal and state prosecution, Honig examines...
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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 watching? Are we approaching a turning point—or moving further into...
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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 Olney 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...
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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 time of heightened geopolitical tension, this discussion...
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Jennifer Rubin with Patt Morrison: The Cost of Cowardice: Power, Accountability, and the Fight for American Democracy
In this conversation from the America at a Crossroads series, political commentator Jennifer Rubin joins journalist Patt Morrison to examine the state of American democracy and the responsibilities of leadership in a time of institutional strain. Rubin, co-founder of The Contrarian and former...
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Leon Panetta with Larry Mantle: Power Without Order - America and the New Global Chaos
In this conversation from the America at a Crossroads series, former U.S. Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta joins Larry Mantle, host of NPR’s AirTalk, to examine the shifting global landscape and the challenges facing American leadership in an era of renewed power politics.…
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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 political and cultural debates. Drawing on their…
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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 Diamond What Is the Endgame? U.S. Policy and the Future of Venezuela and Beyond Recorded Wednesday, February 25, 2026 In this episode of America at a Crossroads, Max Boot and Larry Diamond examine the trajectory of U.S. foreign policy in Venezuela and its broader implications...
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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, 2026 In this recorded conversation from America at a Crossroads, journalist Susan B. Glasser joins Madeleine Brand to examine the current state of American democracy and the pressures facing its institutions....
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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 Department Leonnig, a five-time Pulitzer Prize winner and…
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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 Washington, and what the outcomes could mean for democracy,...
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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 Blitzer, staff writer at The New Yorker, joins Pulitzer Prize–winning...
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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 politics behind poverty, food insecurity, and inequality…
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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 Scrutiny, joins journalist Madeleine Brand for a timely...
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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, national security, and democracy studies, they examine...
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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 at Stake for American Democracy.” They break down...
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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 — Breakthrough or Breakdown.” They’ll explore what the...
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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 Eastern For upcoming programs and future replays in your inbox, join the America at a Crossroads list…
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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, diplomacy, and defense, Cash offers a rare insider’s view…
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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 rights, the integrity of election systems, and how legal…
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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 political climate. Together, they explore the balance...
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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. Greenhouse will discuss the evolving role of the judiciary,...
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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 network of authoritarian regimes, the methods they use…
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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-Palestinian peace process. The conversation will be...
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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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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, she is recognized as one of the foremost authorities...
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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 ahead.
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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.
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