America At Night with McGraw Milhaven

Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Scott Kennedy, Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins the show to discuss Trump’s trip to China and what it signals for U.S.–China relations, global trade, and geopolitical strategy moving forward.

Next, Lindsay Owens, Executive Director of the Groundwork Collaborative, breaks down the current economic conversation surrounding inflation, wages, and voter sentiment. She weighs in on the long-standing political phrase “It’s the economy, stupid,” and how economic realities are shaping political messaging and policy debates today.

Later in the program, Glenn Kurtz, author of Men at Work: The Empire State Building and the Untold Story of the Craftsmen Who Built It, shares the remarkable history behind the construction of one of America’s most iconic landmarks. Kurtz highlights the skilled workers and craftsmanship that made the Empire State Building possible and the human stories often overlooked in the building’s legacy.

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Scott MacFarlane, chief Washington correspondent and anchor for MeidasTouch, joins America at Night with McGraw Milhaven for his weekly “MacFarlane Mondays” segment, breaking down the latest headlines and developments from Washington.

Dr. William Hanage, epidemiologist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and associate director of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics, joins the program to discuss Hantavirus and why experts say it is not “Covid 2.0.” Hanage explains what the virus is, how it spreads, and what the public should and should not worry about.

Journalist and author Sam Quinones joins the show to discuss his book The Perfect Tuba: Forging Fulfillment from the Bass Horn, Band, and Hard Work, a story about craftsmanship, discipline, and the pursuit of meaning through music and dedication.

Also joining the program is Tom Becka, talk show host and journalist, who discusses the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s transfer of Hantavirus patients and what health officials are monitoring as the situation develops.

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Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven: Gary Marcus, AI researcher and author of Rebooting AI: Building Artificial Intelligence We Can Trust, joins America at Night with McGraw Milhaven to discuss the growing legal and political battle over the future of artificial intelligence. Marcus explains why he believes the fight over regulation, corporate control, and public trust may ultimately determine the “soul” of AI and how the technology shapes society in the years ahead.

Kellie Meyer, NewsNation White House Correspondent, provides the latest insight from Washington after Russia agreed to a ceasefire with Ukraine. Meyer discusses how officials inside the White House are interpreting the move—whether it signals a meaningful shift toward diplomacy or a temporary pause tied to Russia’s upcoming Victory Day celebrations.

Bonnie Carroll, founder and president of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and the surviving spouse of Brigadier General Tom Carroll, joins the show to discuss the organization’s work supporting military families who have lost loved ones in service to the nation and the ongoing need for community and national support.

Scott Bolden, NewsNation political contributor and former chair of the D.C. Democratic State Committee, breaks down the escalating national fight over redistricting, including the recent Virginia Supreme Court ruling and what it could mean for future elections across the country.

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Tonight on America at Night, Dan Mandis, fills in for McGraw Milhaven. Jared Gans, reporter for The Hill, joins the show to discuss the latest developments in California politics as Xavier Becerra emerges as a front-runner in the state’s upcoming governor’s race, and what it could mean for the national political landscape.

Matthew Hurtt, Director of Professional Services at the Leadership Institute and an internationally recognized fundraiser and political organizer, joins the program to discuss redistricting efforts taking place across the country ahead of the next election cycle and how those changes could impact future congressional and state races.

Later, Lt. Gen. Richard Newton, NewsNation Senior National Security Contributor, provides the latest analysis on Iran, breaking down the current geopolitical tensions and what recent developments could mean for U.S. national security and the broader Middle East.

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Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Dr. Nicky Jackson, criminal justice professor at Purdue University Northwest, and Melissa Perry join America at Night to discuss their Crime Unfiltered Tour, which explores high-profile true crime stories, criminal investigations, and the growing fascination with true crime culture in America.

Next, Christopher Krohn, adjunct professor of marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, joins the show to discuss speculation surrounding GameStop and a possible move involving eBay, breaking down what the business implications could mean for the retail and online marketplace industries.

Later, author Isaac Fitzgerald joins the program to discuss his book “American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed.” Fitzgerald shares stories from his journey retracing the path and legacy of the American folk hero while exploring themes of travel, history, and modern America.

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