America at a Crossroads Blog

The conversation continues after our America at a Crossroads program. Read more in-depth analysis and takeaways from our esteemed guests.

Carol Leonnig on the Justice Department and the Erosion of Independence

February 12, 2026

Carol Leonnig on the Justice Department and the Erosion of Independence

Ron Brownstein on Why Trump—and the Economy—Will Shape the 2026 Midterms

February 6, 2026

Ron Brownstein on Why Trump—and the Economy—Will Shape the 2026 Midterms

Ron Brownstein on the Alarming Stakes of the 2026 Midterms

February 5, 2026

Ron Brownstein on the Alarming Stakes of the 2026 Midterms

Dennis Ross on Iran, Global Alliances, and the Future of the Middle East Conflict

January 30, 2026

Dennis Ross on Iran, Global Alliances, and the Future of the Middle East Conflict

Dennis Ross on Gaza’s Next Phase: Governance, Disarmament, and a Fragile Opening for Change

January 29, 2026

Dennis Ross on Gaza’s Next Phase: Governance, Disarmament, and a Fragile Opening for Change

Jonathan Blitzer on How Immigration Became a Political Crisis—and How People Push Back

January 23, 2026

Jonathan Blitzer on How Immigration Became a Political Crisis—and How People Push Back

Jonathan Blitzer on Immigration as a Democratic Stress Test

January 22, 2026

Jonathan Blitzer on Immigration as a Democratic Stress Test

Bob Greenstein on How Policy Mechanics, State Budgets, and Lost Data Will Shape the Next Chapter

January 16, 2026

Bob Greenstein on How Policy Mechanics, State Budgets, and Lost Data Will Shape the Next Chapter

Abby Leibman on SNAP Cuts: Why Charity Can’t Fill the Gap—and What Happens When the Safety Net Frays

January 15, 2026

Abby Leibman on SNAP Cuts: Why Charity Can’t Fill the Gap—and What Happens When the Safety Net Frays