• Michael Lewis highlights crucial work of public servants in 'Who is Government?'

    Michael Lewis highlights crucial work of public servants in 'Who is Government?'

    Apr 09, 2025 10:25 PM EDT

    The role of the federal government has been at the center of a national debate over the last few months. But who really is our government and what is it made of? Judy Woodruff set out for answers in her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads. ... Amna Nawaz: The role ...

  • Ex-NIH director and truck driver explore how to bridge divisions deepened by the pandemic

    Ex-NIH director and truck driver explore how to bridge divisions deepened by the pandemic

    Mar 26, 2025 10:20 PM EDT

    ... sat down with two people on opposing sides of that divide trying to figure out how to move forward. It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads. ... Geoff Bennett: Americans were sharply divided over the public health response to COVID-19, things like masking, remote learning, business closures ...

  • Michigan community attempts to heal political divisions deepened by the pandemic

    Michigan community attempts to heal political divisions deepened by the pandemic

    Mar 19, 2025 10:25 PM EDT

    ... Southeastern Michigan to explore how divisions that emerged during the public health emergency continue to play out today. It's part of her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads. ... Geoff Bennett: Five years after the COVID pandemic, the effects on our politics, public health, and civic life continue to be ...

  • How San Bernardino is fighting for a comeback after decades of decline

    How San Bernardino is fighting for a comeback after decades of decline

    Mar 12, 2025 10:30 PM EDT

    ... Those efforts will be her focus this year and she begins by visiting a down, but not out, community in California that’s fighting for a comeback, one round at a time. It’s part of her series, America at a Crossroads. ... Amna Nawaz: In Judy Woodruff's previous report ...

  • Robert Putnam reflects on how America became so polarized and what can unify the nation

    Robert Putnam reflects on how America became so polarized and what can unify the nation

    Feb 19, 2025 11:20 PM EDT

    ... to a more unified nation. ... Geoff Bennett: Two years ago, Judy Woodruff began traveling the country to examine the roots of division for her series, America at a Crossroads. Tonight, she returns with a conversation with someone who has spent his life considering such questions. Robert Putnam, Harvard University: Fundamentally ...

  • The biggest science stories that lit up our world in 2024

    The biggest science stories that lit up our world in 2024

    Dec 20, 2024 08:15 PM EDT

    ... trend was for change: An ABC News analysis showed that in over 80 percent of democracies, the incumbent party lost seats or voter share. SERIES: America at a Crossroads In this banner “super year” for elections, the entire concept of democracy is facing challenges. Voter turnout is going down, riots ...

  • Can the nation unite after the divisive election? Political analysts share insights

    Can the nation unite after the divisive election? Political analysts share insights

    Dec 11, 2024 11:20 PM EDT

    ... down with a panel of noted thinkers to talk through their concerns and their hopes following the election. It's part of her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads. Judy Woodruff: We met last week at the Lincoln Cottage in Washington, D.C., a place we have returned to throughout ...

  • Exploring how psychology can help bridge political divisions this Thanksgiving

    Exploring how psychology can help bridge political divisions this Thanksgiving

    Nov 27, 2024 11:30 PM EDT

    ... moving forward lie not in politics, but in psychology. Judy Woodruff discussed political identity with social psychologist Keith Payne as part of her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads. ... William Brangham: Just a few weeks after a divisive presidential election, millions of Americans are about to sit down with their ...

  • Americans voters explain their election choices and discuss views on the future

    Americans voters explain their election choices and discuss views on the future

    Nov 08, 2024 11:40 PM EDT

    ... better understand how many in the country feel, Judy Woodruff checked in with some of the people she’s met during her ongoing reporting project, America at a Crossroads. ... Geoff Bennett: In this deeply polarized country, there have been a range of reactions in response to former President Trump's ...

  • Election night panel on what we'll learn about the country from the results

    Election night panel on what we'll learn about the country from the results

    Nov 05, 2024 11:35 PM EDT

    ... across the country for her series America at a Crossroads. Welcome to you all. (Crosstalk) Amy Walter, The Cook Political Report: Great to be here. Amna Nawaz: All right, Amy, you're going to kick us off tonight. We're going to be talking a lot... Amy Walter: A lot.