America at a Crossroads

Virtual conversation series with some of the biggest names in political analysis, journalism, and politics.

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How do you defy an authoritarian in an age of fear?

This Wednesday at 5 PM PT, Patt Morrison interviews Julia Angwin & Ami Fields-Meyer on the lessons learned from 100+ global dissidents featured in their new book, "On Courage."

🗓️ Wednesday June 3rd, 5 PM PT
🎟️ Register here: https://t.co/cGToDAbPQF

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We are LIVE on ZOOM with Julia Angwin, Ami Fields-Meyer, and Patt Morrison, discussing the lessons learned from 100+ global dissidents featured in their new book, "On Courage."

🗓️ Wednesday June 3rd, 5 PM PT
🎟️ Register here: https://t.co/Gc8jW2VihE

@JuliaAngwin
@pattmlatimes

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Why Iran's Leaders Won't Use Cell Phones 📱️ | Tom Friedman

Following the decapitation of Iran's top leadership via cell phone tracking, the remaining regime is completely afraid to use their phones to negotiate a deal.

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Why Sanctions FAIL Against Iran ❌️ | Tom Friedman

Why economic sanctions fail to break Iran's leadership. Tom Friedman explains the harsh reality of a regime willing to let its own citizens suffer while capitalizing on decades of black-market smuggling experience.
@TomFriedman

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Tomorrow on Zoom, Patt Morrison interviews Julia Angwin & Ami Fields-Meyer on lessons learned from 100+ global dissidents featured in their new book, "On Courage."

🗓️ Wednesday June 3rd, 5 PM PT
🎟️ Register here: https://t.co/Gc8jW2VihE

@JuliaAngwin
@pattmlatimes

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Why Authoritarianism Always Destroys Itself

"Authoritarianism is not sustainable. It is too corrupt." Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat concludes her interview with a vital roadmap for democratic resilience.

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How January 6th Literally Broke the GOP

"They were required to forget their trauma." On "America at a Crossroads," historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat analyzes how January 6th fundamentally fractured the internal mechanics of the GOP.

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Audience Question: When does FEAR turn to ANGER?!

"In an autocracy, you're actually paying to be repressed." Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat details how public outrage over economic hardship and blatant corruption ultimately triggers massive turnarounds.

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Did the Mossad give Donald Trump faulty intelligence on Iran? In this breakdown, Tom Friedman draws parallels between Trump's strategy in Iran and Vladimir Putin’s miscalculations in Ukraine.

https://t.co/0T4One2v4x

@tomfriedman
@LarryMantle

[America at a Crossroads @CrossroadsTalks]

This Wednesday, Patt Morrison interviews Julia Angwin & Ami Fields-Meyer on lessons learned from 100+ global dissidents featured in their new book, "On Courage."

Don't Miss it!

🗓️ Wednesday June 3rd, 5 PM PT
🎟️ Register here: https://t.co/Gc8jW2VihE

@JuliaAngwin
@pattmlatimes

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"They're coming after me, but they're really coming after you." Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins Patt Morrison to break down the psychological mechanics behind this defining political message.

https://t.co/3jCEwfe1ix

@ruthbenghiat
@pattmlatimes

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Trump’s Chilling Choice on Iran ☢️ | Tom Friedman

The true cost of stopping Iran's nuclear progress. Tom Friedman breaks down the massive dilemma facing the administration: removing 970 pounds of bomb-grade uranium means throwing a lifeline to a brutal regime.

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Is America Ruining Itself on Purpose?

"It’s not suicide... it’s superpower murder." On "America at a Crossroads," historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat pushes back against the narrative that democratic decay is a collective choice.

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Why Autocrats Are Terrified of Truth

"They traffic in conspiracy theories because they want to destroy the truth." Ben-Ghiat explains why authoritarian systems aggressively target institutions like the CDC, educators, and scientific researchers.

@ruthbenghiat
@pattmlatimes

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Why do China and Russia want Donald Trump in the White House? In this exclusive interview, Tom Friedman breaks down the harsh realities of modern global economics and the fragile state of global institutions like NATO.

https://t.co/ux2bGu9vb9

@tomfriedman
@LarryMantle

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Why You Can’t Afford to Give Up on Elections 🗳️

"We never, ever give up on elections. Ever." On "America at a Crossroads," historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat confronts the growing wave of digital exhaustion and political fatalism.

@ruthbenghiat

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The Real Reason Dictators Fire People on TV

"One technique that autocrats love is ritual humiliation." Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat breaks down the exact tactics used by strongmen—from Pinochet and Mobutu to modern political figures—to force absolute conformity.

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Thank you Tom Friedman for joining us last night!

In case you missed it, the recording is available here on YouTube and our podcast platforms:

https://t.co/ktseedDePB
https://t.co/i5LrNt1l6y

@LarryMantle
@tomfriedman

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The Fanatical Rhetoric of Modern Extremism

"Violence is our language." Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat contrasts the stark reality of political fanaticism with the strength of democratic legal systems.

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Netanyahu's effort to remake the Middle East is backfiring

by our longtime friend and guest, Max Boot

https://t.co/kHNYG7W0KW