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.

America at a Crossroads is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 257 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts America at a Crossroads, a news show with 257 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  Mary Ruth Ziegler with Madeleine Brand: Who Decides? Reproductive Rights, Democracy, and the Future of America

  Aug 13, 202659 minS5

  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 Personhood: The New Civil War over Reproduction, Ziegler examines how battles over reproductive rights have reshaped American politics, the courts, and the nation's constitutional landscape. Topics include: • Reproductive rights and constitutional law • The post-Dobbs legal and political landscape • The intersection of democracy, federalism, and individual rights • The Supreme Court's influence on reproductive policy • What the future may hold for reproductive freedom in America

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  Episode #28

  Theo Baker with Larry Mantle: Who Gets to Rule the Future?

  Aug 6, 202658 minS5

  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 World: An Education in Power at Stanford University, Baker examines how elite universities cultivate influence, how networks of privilege are formed, and what these systems mean for leadership, opportunity, and democracy in the United States.

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  Episode #27

  Rick Hasen with Patt Morrison: Democracy on the Ballot: Voting Rights, The Supreme Court, and the Future of American Elections

  Jul 30, 202657 minS5

  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 Project, Hasen examines the legal, constitutional, and political forces shaping U.S. elections, from voting access and redistricting to campaign finance and the courts' growing influence over the electoral process. Topics include: • Voting rights and election integrity • The Supreme Court's role in election law • Redistricting, campaign finance, and ballot access • Constitutional reforms and safeguarding democracy • The future of American elections and democratic institutions

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  Episode #26

  Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy with Madeleine Brand: The 2026 Midterms - Blue Walls, Red Waves & Other Political Myths

  Jul 23, 202657 minS5

  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 conventional wisdom from political reality, exploring the electoral dynamics, voter behavior, and strategic narratives likely to shape the fight for Congress. Topics include: • The 2026 midterm elections and control of Congress • Swing states, battleground districts, and electoral strategy • Political polarization and shifting voter coalitions • Campaign messaging, media, and public opinion • What the election could mean for the future of American democracy

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  Episode #25

  Peter Baker and Susan Glasser with Larry Mantle: America's Midterm Elections: Will 2026 be a Political Reckoning?

  Jul 16, 202658 minS5

  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 results could mean for the future of American politics. Peter Baker is chief White House correspondent for The New York Times and a political analyst for MSNBC. Susan B. Glasser is a staff writer for The New Yorker and author of its “Letter from Trump’s Washington” column. Larry Mantle is the longtime host of AirTalk on NPR member station LAist 89.3. Wednesday, July 15, 20265:00 p.m. Pacific

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