America At Night with McGraw Milhaven

On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi joined the program to discuss his book “Why Do We Exist?: The Nine Realms of the Universe That Make You Possible.” Oluseyi explored the science behind the origins of the universe and the complex cosmic conditions that made life on Earth possible, breaking down big questions about existence, physics, and humanity’s place in the cosmos.

Next, Jonathan Horn, historian, columnist for The Free Press, and former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, joined the show to discuss American history and its continuing relevance in today’s political and cultural conversations.

Finally, Theo Lewis Clark returned for the weekly Hollywood Exec for a Day segment, challenging McGraw and listeners with the show’s popular movie trivia segment.

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On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Heather Simpson, co-founder of Back to the Vax, joined the program to discuss the ongoing debate surrounding childhood vaccinations. The conversation focused on how recent measles outbreaks are prompting some parents who once aligned with the MAHA movement to reconsider and return to the MMR vaccine.

Next, Dr. Sal Mercogliano, Chair of the Department of History, Criminal Justice, and Political Science at Campbell University and host of the popular YouTube channel “What’s Going On With Shipping,” explained the concept of naval blockades and why tensions in the Strait of Hormuz can have such a significant impact on global trade, oil markets, and prices felt by consumers at home.

Then Sven Beckert, Laird Bell Professor of History at Harvard University, joined the show to discuss capitalism, its historical development, and how global economic systems continue to shape modern society and political debate.

Finally, Bill Clevlen, founder of billontheroad.com, returned for the weekly travel segment, sharing stories and travel insights from destinations across the country.

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On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Mick West, founder of Metabunk.org and ContrailScience.com, joined the program to discuss the rise of online conspiracy theories and misinformation. West explained how his work focuses on investigating viral claims—from UFO sightings to contrails and internet hoaxes—and why critical thinking and evidence-based analysis are more important than ever in the digital age.

Later, Tom Junod, acclaimed journalist and longtime magazine writer, joined the show to discuss his book “In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man.” The memoir reflects on Junod’s relationship with his father, exploring themes of masculinity, family expectations, and personal identity. Junod is also widely known for writing the famous Esquire profile of Fred Rogers, which later inspired the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.

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On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Maryland House Delegate Joe Vogel joined the program to discuss Maryland’s first-in-the-nation surveillance pricing ban, a new law aimed at preventing companies from using personal data to change or manipulate prices for individual consumers.

Next, Sam Quinones, journalist and bestselling author, talked about his book “The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth.” Quinones examined the devastating impact of fentanyl and meth across the United States while also highlighting stories of recovery, resilience, and communities fighting back against the addiction crisis.

Finally, Katie Nyberg, Executive Director of the National Park Friends Alliance, joined the show for the national parks segment to discuss the role of nonprofit “friends groups” that support America’s national parks through advocacy, volunteer programs, and fundraising to protect and enhance public lands.

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On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, talks about the latest in the struggle over the Strait of Hormuz.

Next, Buddy Rizer, executive director of the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, tells why he thinks communities should embrace data centers.

Plus, a chat with Craig Fehrman, author of the brand new book "This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark"

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