America At Night with McGraw Milhaven

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Isaac Stone Fish, Founder of Strategy Risks and Visiting Fellow at the Atlantic Council, discusses China’s invitation for up to 100,000 young Americans to visit the country and the broader questions surrounding U.S.-China relations.

Professor Austin Sarat joins McGraw to discuss the Tennessee case involving Christa Gail Pike, whose execution was halted after she survived an attempted lethal injection, along with the legal and ethical questions surrounding capital punishment.

Biff Poggi, former Michigan football coach and former hedge fund manager, discusses his career in college fo...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Daniel DePetris, Fellow at Defense Priorities, examines the Iraq withdrawal, the escalation involving Iran and the intersecting challenges facing U.S. policy in the Middle East.

Bill Bender, Senior College Football Writer for The Sporting News, discusses the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) and the ongoing debate over the future of college athletics.

Then, author Robert Wright joins McGraw to discuss his book, The God Test, exploring the questions, ideas and personal beliefs at the heart of the book.

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Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, security researcher Nikita Mazurov discusses the growing network of Flock surveillance cameras across the United States and efforts to map the locations of these devices, raising questions about privacy, transparency and the scope of automated surveillance.

Douglas Fierberg, founder of The Fierberg National Law Group, examines the legal issues surrounding a Wisconsin fraternity hazing case in which fraternity leaders were arrested after pledges were reportedly found injured in a basement.

Then, Brian Hinrichs, Executive Director of Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters, takes us into Maine’s Ka...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Scott MacFarlane returns for MacFarlane Mondays, breaking down the latest headlines and developments from Washington.

Andrea Hailey, CEO of Vote.org, joins McGraw to discuss election infrastructure, election data and concerns surrounding private funding and technology used in election administration, including questions about transparency, security and public trust.

Then, Dr. JC Bradbury, professor of economics at Kennesaw State University and author of This One Will Be Different, joins McGraw to discuss his new book and the ideas, research and stories behind it.

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Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Jason Stahl, Founder and Executive Director of the College Football Players Association, discusses the Protect College Sports Act and the ongoing debate over how college athletics should be structured and governed.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Intelligence Officer Mark Chandler, former Deputy Director for Intelligence for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, examines the latest developments in U.S.-China relations and the questions surrounding President Trump’s approach to China.

Zach Schonfeld, Legal Affairs Editor for The Hill, breaks down the Supreme Court’s latest action involving the...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, American statistician Liberty Vittert Capito examines the availability of opioid products at gas stations and convenience stores, following her report on purchasing a legal opioid and the questions it raises about regulation, accessibility and public health.

Charlie Dent, Executive Director and Vice President of the Aspen Institute Congressional Program and a former member of Congress, discusses the current relationship between Republicans and President Trump, including the political developments and disagreements shaping the party.

Then, Gregory Willard, Professor of Law at Saint Louis University, examines a recent Washington...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Gabriel Levitt, Founder and President of Prescription Justice, examines concerns that Americans could lose access to lower-cost gray-market prescription drugs from Canada and what that could mean for consumers looking for more affordable medications.

Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy, breaks down what he calls the “Perfect Energy Storm,” including global supply disruptions, supertanker shortages and the pressures that could ultimately show up at the local gas pump.

Then, Anthony Scaramucci, financier and former White House Communications Director, joins McGraw to discuss his new book...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Sultan Meghji, co-founder and CEO of Frontier Foundry, Senior Technical Expert at CSIS, and the FDIC’s inaugural Chief Innovation Officer, examines whether the U.S. banking system is prepared for a post-quantum future. As quantum computing advances, financial institutions face new questions about cybersecurity, encryption, and protecting sensitive financial information.

Then, author Stephen Talty joins McGraw to discuss The American School of Spies: The Archaeologists Who Fought the Nazis and Saved the Treasures of Ancient Greece. Talty reveals the remarkable story of archaeologists who became involved in espionage du...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent and anchor at MeidasTouch, returns for MacFarlane Mondays, breaking down the latest headlines and developments from Washington.

Capt. Shem Malmquist discusses the FAA’s ground stops at Newark Liberty and Philadelphia International airports, along with the agency’s efforts to test and integrate AI tools into the management of national air traffic.

Author Sarah M.S. Pearsall joins McGraw to discuss her book Freedom Round the Globe and the history of how ideas about freedom have developed and traveled across the world.

NewsNation Correspondent Libbey Dean joins McGraw to discuss the White House's progress on controlling drug prices. We also get an update on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce from Neil Bradley; he's their executive vice president. Later, meet Brian Boone, the editor behind "Uncle John's All-Knowing Bathroom Reader." Plus, it's our weekly roundup of entertainment news with Matt Wolfe.

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Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Sultan Meghji, co-founder and CEO of Frontier Foundry, Senior Technical Expert at CSIS, and former Chief Innovation Officer of the FDIC, examines the future of AI guardrails and asks whether efforts to regulate and manage artificial intelligence are already too late.

Rep. Jon Rosenthal joins McGraw to discuss becoming the Democrat endorsed by longtime Republican strategist Karl Rove and what the endorsement means in the broader political landscape.

Bill O’Reilly discusses his latest perspective on America in Confronting America: What Has to Change, examining the challenges fa...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Ilya Somin, Professor of Law at George Mason University and member of the Advisory Council for the Society for the Rule of Law, discusses his essay “Democratic Socialists and MAGA Share a Dangerous Flaw” and the arguments surrounding political movements and the rule of law.

Chris Tomlinson, columnist for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News and author of the New York Times bestsellers Tomlinson Hill and Forget the Alamo, examines the current divisions within the Texas Republican Party and asks what is driving the conflict.

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Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent and anchor at MeidasTouch, returns for MacFarlane Mondays, breaking down the latest headlines and developments from Washington.

Ed Martin, a former Trump pardon attorney, discusses some of President Trump’s most notable and unusual pardons and his appearance on 60 Minutes.

And author Karen Torghele joins McGraw to discuss Albert Sabin: The Life of a Polio Vaccine Pioneer, exploring the life and work of the scientist whose vaccine played a major role in the fight against polio

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Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, longtime CBS White House Correspondent Peter Maer looks back on his years covering the White House and shares his memories of September 11, 2001, and the days that followed.

Jim Byrne, whose brother was killed in the 9/11 attacks, reflects on the 25th anniversary and how he and his family continue to remember and honor his brother’s life.

And Mathew Wolfe, Entertainment Guru, returns with his weekly look at the latest box office numbers, movies, and entertainment news.

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Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, University of Montreal Professor David Krueger discusses an Anthropic researcher’s decision to leave the company amid concerns about the potential risks of increasingly powerful AI systems.

Mike Allen, co-founder of Axios, joins McGraw to discuss his new book, Simplify, and the case for cutting through complexity in an increasingly complicated world.

Scott Colbert, Chief Economist and Director of Fixed Income Management for Commerce Trust, looks at how the global economy has changed since 9/11 and examines the economic implications of proposals for $5,000 payments to U.S. adults.

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, St. Louis University Law Professor Greg Willard breaks down the latest developments surrounding Missouri’s redrawn congressional maps after they were tossed out weeks before voting begins, along with the legal battle involving the state’s secretary of state.

River Page, a reporter for The Free Press, takes us to an Alaskan town fighting for a road that residents say is essential, while environmental concerns have become a major obstacle.

And author Catherine Ostler discusses her book The Renoir Girls, the heartbreaking true story of the two youn...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, political science professor Ray LaRaja, Co-Director of the UMass-Amherst Poll, discusses new Gallup findings showing a record-high 89% of Americans say corruption is widespread in government and what the numbers reveal about public trust.

Randy Karracker, host of The Randy Karracker Show at Grey Media, breaks down the Michigan-Western Michigan game that became an instant sports conversation and asks: what happened?

And in our National Parks segment, Vincent Tompkins, President of Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore, takes us to Cape Cod to explore the history, landscape...

Tonight on America At Night, guest host Josh Gilbert takes the chair for a wide-ranging conversation covering technology, voting by mail, Apple, and entertainment.

Stacey Mitchell of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance discusses the FTC and states’ lawsuit against Amazon over its alleged advertising surcharge scheme.

David Becker, Executive Director of CEIR, breaks down the latest controversy surrounding voting by mail and allegations involving Trump administration officials and a federal court order.

David Pogue, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and author of Apple: The First 50 Years, looks at Apple’s history and Tim Cook’s 15 y...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, personal injury attorney Marlo Greer, founding partner of Greer Law Firm, breaks down the latest developments in the Lindsay Clancy trial and whether the case could be one step closer to a mistrial.

World BBQ champion Terry Black joins McGraw with advice to help make your Labor Day BBQ a success, from preparation to getting the most out of your grill.

Author Charles Lachman discusses his new book, They Shall See the Dawn, and the story behind his latest work.

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Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Archbishop Mitchell Thomas Rozanski discusses a growing dispute in Missouri after a Catholic priest was reportedly denied access to an ICE detention center to provide religious services to inmates, raising questions about religious freedom and access to spiritual care behind bars.

Andrew Egger, White House Correspondent for The Bulwark, joins McGraw to examine his story, “We Found Her: The Most Absurd General-Election Candidate in America,” and the unusual political figure at the center of the story.

Journalist and author Earl Swift discusses his book Up on Cove Moun...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, retired U.S. Marine Corps Intelligence Officer Mark Chandler examines Driscoll’s resignation and rising tensions with Iran, offering insight into the national security implications and what could come next.

Former Republican congresswoman Claudine Schneider discusses Our Republican Legacy, offering a perspective from the pre-MAGA Republican Party while addressing campaign finance reform, environmental protection and the evolution of the GOP.

Baseball legend Darryl Strawberry joins McGraw to share his remarkable life story and discuss his book, Another Life: Discovering the Healing Power of Purpose on My Long Jo...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent and anchor at MeidasTouch, returns for MacFarlane Mondays, breaking down the latest political headlines and developments from Washington.

Neal Rothschild, Senior Director of Editorial Strategy & Operations at Axios, examines how “synthetic everything” is changing America, from AI-generated content and artificial realities to the growing difficulty of separating what is real from what is manufactured.

Best-selling author Annie Jacobsen joins McGraw to discuss her book Biological War: A Scenario, exploring the frightening possibilities of a biological attack, how such a crisis could unfold and...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and television producer Nancy Glass discusses her podcast Burden of Guilt, exploring the compelling true story at the center of the series and what she uncovered through her reporting.

Greg LeRoy, founder of Good Jobs First, and Neil deMause, editorial and research consultant, examine the controversial practice of stadium subsidies and corporate welfare, questioning how much public money is being directed toward professional sports teams and major businesses, who benefits and what taxpayers get in return.

Plus, entertainment guru Mathew Wolfe returns for...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Augustus Doricko, environmental entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Rainmaker, discusses the company's groundbreaking cloud-seeding technology, including a recent Alaska test that reportedly generated millions of gallons of water in just hours, and what this technology could mean for drought and water security.

Dr. Kevan Shokat, Professor of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology at UCSF and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, discusses the FDA's approval of a promising new drug for pancreatic cancer and why the treatment could represent an important development for patients facing one of the deadliest forms...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Alfredo Carrillo Obregon, Trade Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute, discusses the escalating tensions between President Trump and Canada, including Trump's threat to rename Lake Ontario and what the dispute could mean for U.S.-Canada trade and relations.

Madison Mills, Senior AI Reporter with Axios, examines the fierce competition for AI talent, including the blunt questions Anthropic candidates are facing about money and compensation as companies battle for top researchers and engineers.

Matthew Bergman, founder of the Social Media Victims Law Center, discusses Meta's $16.7 billion settlement...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, veteran criminal defense attorney and Defense Diaries host Bob Motta provides a recap of the Lindsay Clancy trial, examining the case, the courtroom proceedings and the key legal issues surrounding it.

Entertainment guru Matt Wolfe takes a look at the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, from her remarkable career in music and entertainment to her enduring influence far beyond the stage.

Sarah Pritchard, Executive Director of the Rosie the Riveter Trust, discusses the work of the organization supporting Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent and anchor at MeidasTouch, returns for MacFarlane Mondays, breaking down the latest political headlines and developments from Washington.

Dr. John W. Boyd Jr., a fourth-generation farmer, civil rights activist and founder and President of the National Black Farmers Association, discusses why farmers are opposing President Trump’s plan to import beef, and what the proposal could mean for American cattle producers, agriculture and consumers.

Daniel Everett, a Christian missionary and author, shares the remarkable story of his 1977 journey to the Amazon as a...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Dr. Bruce Bechtol, Professor of Political Science at Angelo State University and former Senior North Korea Intelligence Analyst for the Defense Intelligence Agency, explains why North Korea doesn't appear as interested in rekindling its relationship with President Trump as Trump may be. Bechtol examines North Korea's strategic calculations, its relationship with the United States and what Pyongyang may want from any future negotiations.

Julie Boardman, Executive Producer, Creative Director and Co-Founder of the Museum of Broadway, takes McGraw behind the scenes of the unique New York City museum celebrating...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, we tackle the nation’s growing debt, a shifting Senate map, the future of AI, and a weekly look at great travel destinations.

Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, discusses the staggering milestone of the U.S. national debt surpassing $40 trillion and what that number means for America's economic future.

Jessica Taylor, Editor of U.S. Senate and Governors at The Cook Political Report, breaks down the latest changes to the political map as Texas and Iowa Senate races move into Toss Up...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, the conversation covers some of the biggest issues shaping the country right now. Prof. Eric Goldman, Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Law at Santa Clara University School of Law, breaks down the $200 billion in claims against Meta over allegations of social media addiction among children and the legal questions surrounding the case.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller joins the show to discuss the rapid growth of data centers in Texas, their impact on the state, and his ongoing feud with Gov. Greg Abbott.

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Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Dr. Bruce Bechtol, Professor of Political Science at Angelo State University and former Senior North Korea Intelligence Analyst for the Defense Intelligence Agency, examines President Trump's renewed focus on North Korea, the strategic relationship between North Korea and other U.S. adversaries, and what a shift in policy could mean for the region.

Retired NYPD Detective David Sarni, who spent more than 27 years in law enforcement, discusses the case involving 14 people facing charges connected to an alleged cocaine operation at Penn State fraternities, offering insight into the investigation, the...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent and anchor at MeidasTouch, returns for MacFarlane Mondays, breaking down the latest headlines and political developments from Washington.

Christopher Preble, Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center and co-host of the Net Assessment defense podcast, examines President Trump’s latest threats connected to Iran and Oman, the ongoing negotiations and the potential consequences for the region and U.S. foreign policy.

Plus, author Gil Duran discusses his book, The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy, exploring the growing influence of...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Dr. Peter Gray, Research Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Boston College, examines the debate over whether children should be allowed to play outside without adult supervision and whether parents could face legal consequences for giving their children greater independence.

Danielle Meitiv, a parent advocate who became nationally known after a 2015 CPS investigation involving her family and the "Free-Range Kids" movement, shares her perspective on parenting, childhood independence and where the line between safety and freedom should be drawn.

Then, Pearl Khwazi, who plays Nala in the...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer discusses Karoline Leavitt’s resignation, what it means for the White House and the political implications of the latest shake-up in Washington.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Intelligence Officer and former Deputy Director for Intelligence Mark Chandler examines the latest developments involving Iran and the reported attempted attack, including the potential implications for U.S. national security and the region.

Scott Colbert, Chief Economist and Director of Fixed Income Management for Commerce Trust, breaks down the economy and inflation, looking at...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, political strategist Kurt Bardella, co-host of Party Lines, examines the performance of centrist Democrats on primary day, what the results could signal about the direction of the Democratic Party and how moderates are positioning themselves for the elections ahead.

Dr. Alexa Fox, Associate Professor of Marketing and social media researcher at the University of Akron, explores MySpace's potential comeback as users look for an alternative to today's social media giants. She discusses social media fatigue, changing online habits and whether nostalgia can actually fuel a successful return.

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Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Dr. Omer Awan, physician and senior public health contributor for Forbes, explains the new mRNA-based flu vaccine, what makes this approach different and what the changes to childhood vaccine policy could mean for families and public health.

Dr. Jennifer Sciubba, demographer, President and CEO of the Population Reference Bureau and author of 8 Billion and Counting, examines the changing demographic picture in the U.S. and Europe, including falling birth rates, aging populations, migration and what these trends could mean for the future.

Plus, Donna Gibson, Executive Director...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Scott MacFarlane returns for MacFarlane Mondays, breaking down the latest political headlines and developments from Washington.

Western water journalist Zak Podmore, author of Life After Dead Pool, examines the growing Colorado River water crisis and potential cuts that could affect communities, farms and millions who rely on the river.

Plus, Ed Trippe, Chairman of the Pan Am Historical Foundation and son of Pan Am founder Juan Trippe, discusses the search for the legendary Clipper Endeavor and the effort to preserve an important piece of aviation history.

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Dr. Gigi Gronvall, Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, examines a groundbreaking development in science and artificial intelligence: researchers using AI to generate a genome that produced a functional, bacteria-killing virus. Dr. Gronvall discusses what this breakthrough could mean for scientific research, biotechnology and the potential security concerns that come with increasingly powerful AI tools.

Matt Wood, Vice President of Policy and General Counsel at Free Press, joins McGraw to discuss the FCC's decision to eliminate the national ownership cap for broadcast television, what the...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, attorney Christopher Macchiaroli, partner at Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin & White, breaks down the legal implications of Dr. Anthony Fauci being found in contempt, explaining what the ruling means, what happens next and why the case continues to draw national attention.

Then, political strategist and Party Lines co-host Kurt Bardella examines the growing divide within the Democratic Party as moderate Democrats push back against the party's progressive wing, discussing what the internal battle could mean for the party's future and upcoming elections.

Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Professor of Psychology and...

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, author Isaac Butler joins McGraw to discuss his new book, The Perfect Moment: God, Sex, Art, and the Birth of America's Culture Wars. Butler explores the cultural and political forces that shaped some of America's most enduring debates, examining how art, religion and public controversy helped define the nation's modern culture wars.

Then, neurologist, sleep medicine specialist and author Dr. Chris Winter discusses everything you wanted to know about sleep but were afraid to ask. From common sleep myths and sleep disorders to improving sleep quality and building healthier...