America At Night with McGraw Milhaven

On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Craig Sumner, retired NASA aerospace engineer and former Artemis II propulsion manager, joined the program to discuss the long road that led to NASA’s Artemis II mission. Sumner explained the history of the Artemis program, the technological progress behind NASA’s return to human deep-space missions, and how decades of engineering and testing are paving the way for astronauts to once again travel around the Moon.

Next, Nikki Gerber, co-organizer for Ohio Residents for Responsible Development, discussed growing opposition to the construction of large data centers in parts of Ohio. Gerber explained concerns from residents about energy consumption, environmental impact, and the strain that large-scale tech infrastructure could place on local communities.

Later, Dr. Bruce Betts, Chief Scientist and LightSail Program Manager for The Planetary Society, joined the show to talk about the Artemis II splashdown and what it means for the future of space exploration. Betts discussed how Artemis missions are setting the stage for Artemis III and eventually human missions to Mars, and why the success of these missions is critical for the future of human spaceflight.

Finally, Theo Lewis Clark, the show’s Hollywood Executive for a Day, returned for the weekly movie trivia segment, challenging McGraw and listeners with film questions and pop culture trivia.

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On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Frannie Block of The Free Press discusses Jared Isaacman and the growing push to return Americans to the Moon, including the significance of the Artemis II mission and what it means for the future of space exploration.

Next, Aron Solomon, renowned legal analyst and Chief Strategy Officer for AMPLIFY, joins the show to analyze the latest developments involving former President Trump and tensions with Iran, and what the legal and political implications could be.

Then Dr. Katherine Ramsland, forensic psychologist and criminal justice professor known for her work on serial crime, breaks down the Long Island Serial Killer case following the suspect’s guilty plea, and what it means for investigators and victims’ families.

Finally, Bill Clevlen, founder of billontheroad.com, joins the program for the weekly travel segment, sharing stories and destinations from his latest adventures on the road.

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On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Brig. Gen. John Teichert joined the program to discuss the latest developments involving Iran and what they could mean for regional stability and U.S. national security.

Next, Dr. Dorit Donoviel, Executive Director of the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH), discussed the human toll of the Artemis program, explaining how researchers are using data from recent commercial missions—including Axiom flights and the Fram2 polar orbit mission—to better understand how to keep astronauts healthy during longer missions such as Artemis III and future journeys to Mars.

Finally, author Kostya Kennedy talked about his book “The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America,” exploring the dramatic events of the famous midnight ride and why the story remains a defining moment in American history.

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On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Linda Robinson, Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses rising tensions with Iran and the implications of former President Trump’s latest threats toward the regime.

Then Matthew McGuire, former U.S. Executive Director at the World Bank, analyzes the broader Iran escalation and what he calls strategic drift in U.S. foreign policy, including the potential global consequences.

Finally, Lisa Diekmann, President and CEO of Yellowstone Forever, joins the show for the national parks segment to talk about Yellowstone National Park, conservation efforts, and how visitors can help support America’s first national park.

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On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Captain Barry “Butch” Wilmore, retired NASA astronaut and decorated U.S. Navy test pilot. Wilmore reflected on his widely followed nine-month stay in space during the Boeing Starliner saga, explaining how his faith and spirituality helped keep him positive and grounded during the unexpected mission extension. While in orbit, Wilmore even began writing a book titled “Stuck in Space.”

Next, Ed Stewart, Curator and Director of Exhibits at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, explained the long technological and historical path that led to Artemis II, the mission that will send astronauts around the Moon for the first time since the Apollo era.

Then Tyler Lindholm, Wyoming Director for Americans for Prosperity, discussed why some are calling Wyoming the frontier of America’s new Gilded Age, as wealthy individuals and businesses increasingly move into the state.

Finally, Robert Madden, archaeologist at Colorado State University, shared research suggesting the world’s earliest gamblers may have been Ice Age women, offering a fascinating look at how ancient artifacts reveal early human behavior and risk-taking.

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