America at a Crossroads

Jews United for Democracy and Community Advocates, Inc.
  • 4.8 (52)
  • Politics
  • Updated Weekly

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.

  1. 5d ago

    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 polarization. Drawing on their book On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear, Fields-Meyer and Angwin explore how individuals and institutions can respond when democratic norms, public trust, and civic participation are under pressure. Topics include: • Courage and dissent in modern democracy • Free expression and civic engagement • Media, technology, and public trust • Political polarization and democratic resilience • How individuals can act in challenging times

    56 min

  2. May 28

    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 international affairs and themes explored in The World Is Flat, Friedman examines how globalization, political fragmentation, economic disruption, and environmental pressures are colliding in unprecedented ways. Topics include: • Global instability and shifting world order • U.S. foreign policy and the Middle East • Technology, AI, and economic disruption • Climate change and global resilience • Democracy, polarization, and the future of leadership

    1h 2m
  3. 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

    May 21

    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

    America at a Crossroads

    57 min
  4. Juliette Kayyem with Warren Olney: Security in an Era of Domestic Instability

    May 14

    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 instability, political violence, crisis response, and the future of public trust in democratic institutions. Drawing on decades of experience in homeland security, journalism, and public policy, Kayyem and Olney discuss what resilience looks like in an increasingly uncertain era.

    59 min
  5. Tim Naftali with Madeline Brand: Can American Institutions Still Contain Political Extremism?

    May 7

    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

    58 min
  6. Elie Honig with Larry Mantle: Power, Precedent, and America’s Legal Future

    Apr 30

    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 how recent legal battles, shifting precedents, and questions of executive power are reshaping the rule of law—and what it means for the future of American democracy. The discussion explores key questions including: • How are legal norms and precedents changing in today’s environment? • What are the implications of expanding or challenged executive power? • How should the public interpret major legal developments and rulings? Offering clear, accessible analysis, Honig provides insight into the forces redefining the American legal system and the potential paths forward. Speakers Elie Honig – CNN Senior Legal Analyst and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. He prosecuted organized crime and public corruption cases and later served as Director of the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is the bestselling author of Hatchet Man and Untouchable. Larry Mantle – Host of AirTalk on NPR-member station KPCC 89.3 FM. Mantle has led one of Southern California’s longest-running public affairs programs since 1985. Event Details America at a Crossroads April 29, 2026 Hosted by Jews United for Democracy and Justice

    57 min

  7. Apr 23

    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 instability? Aaron David Miller is an American Middle East analyst, author and negotiator, brings sharp analysis examining the future of US-Israeli relationship. He is joined by veteran journalist Patt Morrison who has a share of two Pulitzer Prizes as a longtime Los Angeles Times writer and columnist.

    57 min

  8. Apr 16

    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 strain, what signals should we be watching? Are we approaching a turning point—or moving further into instability? David Frum, senior editor at The Atlantic and former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, brings sharp analysis from his latest work examining the enduring appeal of Trumpism and its implications for the future of American democracy. He is joined by veteran journalist Warren Olney, former host of KCRW’s To the Point, for a probing discussion on political culture, media narratives, and the durability of democratic institutions. Topics include: • The persistence of anti-democratic movements • Cultural vs. policy-driven politics • Warning signs for democratic erosion • Whether the political tide may be shifting ⸻ 📅 Recorded: April 15, 2026 🎙 Part of the “America at a Crossroads” weekly forum

    58 min
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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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  • Creator
    Jews United for Democracy and Community Advocates, Inc.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    247
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 JUDJ
  • Show Website
    America at a Crossroads

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