Daily Recap – America at Night (RVAN-WWO)

09/09/2026

Alexander Hinton — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:03 +0000

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, St. Louis University Law Professor Greg Willard breaks down the latest developments surrounding Missouri’s redrawn congressional maps after they were tossed out weeks before voting begins, along with the legal battle involving the state’s secretary of state.

River Page, a reporter for The Free Press, takes us to an Alaskan town fighting for a road that residents say is essential, while environmental concerns have become a major obstacle.

And author Catherine Ostler discusses her book The Renoir Girls, the heartbreaking true story of the two young girls depicted in a famous Renoir painting—one of whom ultimately died in a concentration camp—and the remarkable history behind a painting now valued at roughly $100 million.

09/08/2026

Alexander Hinton — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:01 +0000

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, political science professor Ray LaRaja, Co-Director of the UMass-Amherst Poll, discusses new Gallup findings showing a record-high 89% of Americans say corruption is widespread in government and what the numbers reveal about public trust.

Randy Karracker, host of The Randy Karracker Show at Grey Media, breaks down the Michigan-Western Michigan game that became an instant sports conversation and asks: what happened?

And in our National Parks segment, Vincent Tompkins, President of Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore, takes us to Cape Cod to explore the history, landscape, and attractions of one of America’s iconic coastal national parks.

09/04/2026

Alexander Hinton — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:00:16 +0000

Tonight on America At Night, guest host Josh Gilbert takes the chair for a wide-ranging conversation covering technology, voting by mail, Apple, and entertainment.

Stacey Mitchell of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance discusses the FTC and states’ lawsuit against Amazon over its alleged advertising surcharge scheme.

David Becker, Executive Director of CEIR, breaks down the latest controversy surrounding voting by mail and allegations involving Trump administration officials and a federal court order.

David Pogue, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and author of Apple: The First 50 Years, looks at Apple’s history and Tim Cook’s 15 years as CEO.

Plus, Mathew Wolfe returns with his weekly look at the latest in entertainment.

09/03/2026

Alexander Hinton — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:57 +0000

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, personal injury attorney Marlo Greer, founding partner of Greer Law Firm, breaks down the latest developments in the Lindsay Clancy trial and whether the case could be one step closer to a mistrial.

World BBQ champion Terry Black joins McGraw with advice to help make your Labor Day BBQ a success, from preparation to getting the most out of your grill.

Author Charles Lachman discusses his new book, They Shall See the Dawn, and the story behind his latest work.

And Bill Clevlen, founder of billontheroad.com, returns for Bill on the Road, taking us somewhere new for this week’s travel segment.

09/02/2026

Alexander Hinton — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:18 +0000

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Archbishop Mitchell Thomas Rozanski discusses a growing dispute in Missouri after a Catholic priest was reportedly denied access to an ICE detention center to provide religious services to inmates, raising questions about religious freedom and access to spiritual care behind bars.

Andrew Egger, White House Correspondent for The Bulwark, joins McGraw to examine his story, “We Found Her: The Most Absurd General-Election Candidate in America,” and the unusual political figure at the center of the story.

Journalist and author Earl Swift discusses his book Up on Cove Mountain: The Appalachian Trail Murders, exploring the shocking murders and the investigation surrounding a dark chapter in the history of one of America’s most iconic hiking trails.

09/01/2026

Alexander Hinton — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:00:41 +0000

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, retired U.S. Marine Corps Intelligence Officer Mark Chandler examines Driscoll’s resignation and rising tensions with Iran, offering insight into the national security implications and what could come next.

Former Republican congresswoman Claudine Schneider discusses Our Republican Legacy, offering a perspective from the pre-MAGA Republican Party while addressing campaign finance reform, environmental protection and the evolution of the GOP.

Baseball legend Darryl Strawberry joins McGraw to share his remarkable life story and discuss his book, Another Life: Discovering the Healing Power of Purpose on My Long Journey from Player to Preacher, reflecting on his journey from Major League Baseball to finding purpose through faith and ministry.

08/31/2026

Alexander Hinton — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:33 +0000

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent and anchor at MeidasTouch, returns for MacFarlane Mondays, breaking down the latest political headlines and developments from Washington.

Neal Rothschild, Senior Director of Editorial Strategy & Operations at Axios, examines how “synthetic everything” is changing America, from AI-generated content and artificial realities to the growing difficulty of separating what is real from what is manufactured.

Best-selling author Annie Jacobsen joins McGraw to discuss her book Biological War: A Scenario, exploring the frightening possibilities of a biological attack, how such a crisis could unfold and the potential consequences for the United States and the world.

08/28/2026

Alexander Hinton — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:00:27 +0000

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and television producer Nancy Glass discusses her podcast Burden of Guilt, exploring the compelling true story at the center of the series and what she uncovered through her reporting.

Greg LeRoy, founder of Good Jobs First, and Neil deMause, editorial and research consultant, examine the controversial practice of stadium subsidies and corporate welfare, questioning how much public money is being directed toward professional sports teams and major businesses, who benefits and what taxpayers get in return.

Plus, entertainment guru Mathew Wolfe returns for his weekly summer box office report, breaking down the latest movie releases, biggest hits and what’s driving audiences to theaters.

08/27/2026

Alexander Hinton — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:37 +0000

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Augustus Doricko, environmental entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Rainmaker, discusses the company’s groundbreaking cloud-seeding technology, including a recent Alaska test that reportedly generated millions of gallons of water in just hours, and what this technology could mean for drought and water security.

Dr. Kevan Shokat, Professor of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology at UCSF and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, discusses the FDA’s approval of a promising new drug for pancreatic cancer and why the treatment could represent an important development for patients facing one of the deadliest forms of cancer.

Hollywood legend John Goodman joins McGraw to talk about his new film Digger, starring alongside Tom Cruise, and his experience working on the highly anticipated movie.

Plus, Bill Clevlen, founder of BillOnTheRoad.com, returns with another edition of the weekly Bill on the Road travel segment.

08/26/2026

Alexander Hinton — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:31 +0000

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Alfredo Carrillo Obregon, Trade Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute, discusses the escalating tensions between President Trump and Canada, including Trump’s threat to rename Lake Ontario and what the dispute could mean for U.S.-Canada trade and relations.

Madison Mills, Senior AI Reporter with Axios, examines the fierce competition for AI talent, including the blunt questions Anthropic candidates are facing about money and compensation as companies battle for top researchers and engineers.

Matthew Bergman, founder of the Social Media Victims Law Center, discusses Meta’s $16.7 billion settlement with California and other states over allegations involving social media addiction, and what the agreement could mean for accountability and online safety.

Plus, Braelei Hardt, evolutionary biologist and Assistant Naturalist at the National Wildlife Federation, joins McGraw to explore wildlife, conservation and the natural world.