Welcome back to Cross Currents! This is the final episode of our fourth season, and we have one message to share: VOTE. Joining Scott and Maura Flynn today are guests Barry Chaiken, Lenny Steinhorn, Jason Bridges, Alison Peck, Rev. Matthew Wrig

Making America Read Again

Oct 17th, 2020 54m 1s

On the show this week, it's all about disrupting media-- from fake news to political legacies, and what's critical to know as you cast a ballot. Featuring authors Cindy Otis and Jonathan Alter, both out with brand new books; highlights from jou

Coronavirus, Chaos and Conversation

Oct 10th, 2020 54m 2s

This week on NPR Cross Currents, we're joined by writers Jonathan Alter and Crocker Snow Jr., featuring reading recommendations from Tim Ehrenberg and a story on artist Robert Villamagna's COVID-19 recovery-- with partners 100 Days in Appalachi

COVID-19, Debates and Voting with Guests John Dean and Angela Mayfield

Oct 3rd, 2020 53m 38s

What's on the agenda today? President Donald Trump was taken to Walter Reed on Friday for coronavirus treatment, joining over 7 million Americans who've been infected so far. Candidate for Georgia HD 67 Angela Mayfield Warner joins us to talk a

Remembering RBG As The Election Looms Ahead

Sep 26th, 2020 54m 10s

This week on Cross Currents, Scott is joined by writer, lecturer and former Nixon White House counsel John Dean; his latest book, Authoritarian Nightmare: Trump and His Followers, was released last month. Then, Maura Flynn dives into the state

Meditation, Mantras and Music: Breaking the Stress Cycle

Sep 19th, 2020 54m 11s

This weekend on NPR Cross Currents, we're joined by musical duo Junelle and Abe Kunin to talk about their latest project with the Dalai Lama, public health expert Dr. Chris Martin and Sue O'Connell from Nantucket Bookworks-- also featuring a se

Disrupting Healthcare, Finance - Labor Day Weekend 2020

Sep 5th, 2020 54m 9s

Happy Labor Day weekend, listeners! Cross Currents is back this week to talk about the pandemic as we begin month six of our heavily-disrupted new day-to-day normal. Joining us today are Dr. Barry Chaiken, a Harvard-trained doctor who is board

RNC, Back to School in 2020

Aug 29th, 2020 54m 4s

Summer is quickly winding down as students begin the next school year, however complicated, and this week we're wrapping up coverage on the political conventions that kick the 2020 campaigns into high gear. Joining us today to unpack the RNC ar

One Convention Down, One To Go

Aug 22nd, 2020 52m 25s

We're halfway through the 2020 Democratic/Republican conventions, and this week on Cross Currents we're joined by two experts to help us unpack-- Frank Fahrenkopf, chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1983 to 1989 and current Chai

Deeper Discourse: Elections, Economics and Equity

Aug 15th, 2020 51m 48s

What's the word on Washington, D.C. streets ahead of the 2020 election? Could UBI help rebuild Appalachia? What books on race should top your list? Today on NPR Cross Currents we're joined by the dynamic news duo Peter Baker of The New York Tim

Six Months In: Challenges, Cures and Culture

Aug 8th, 2020 52m 36s

We’re talking about the next step of the pandemic, WW2-era child refugees and a look inside the White House— new episode, streaming now with * Sally Susman, Pfizer Executive Vice President/Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. She is also vice chair

Supporting The Arts & Creativity Through COVID-19

Aug 1st, 2020 54m

There are five months left in the year and less than 100 days until the election. This week we're talking about representation, supporting creativity and First Lady Melania Trump with guests - Dawn Hudson, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture A

Disrupting Norms: Trauma, Aviation and Social Media

Jul 25th, 2020 54m 1s

Today we welcome to the show Karen Gross, author of the new book Trauma Doesn't Stop at the School Door; Kenny Dichter, aviation entrepreneur; and Helen Bouygues of the Reboot Foundation. Tune in, share with a friend and be sure to follow us on

Summer's Pandemic Pulse Check

Jul 18th, 2020 54m 3s

Tune in! We're talking Canada, voting, literature, healthcare and beyond with guests Paul Frazier, Peter Loge, Bruce Bond, Sue O'Connell and Thomas Koulopoulos-- along with, as always, great music from the American Pops Orchestra. Stream the sh

Deeper Discourse: The Search For Common Ground

Jul 11th, 2020 54m 1s

This week on NPR Cross Currents we're focusing on civil discourse, corporate welfare, recent environmental happenings and mixing politics with spirituality-- with guests Peter Loge, Bruce Bond, Lisa Conyers and Linda Seger. Tune in now!

July 4: A Complicated Holiday

Jul 4th, 2020 54m 1s

In prime 2020 fashion, Independence Day has the country reflecting on patriotism through unparalleled unrest. Our guests are pushing the conversation forward: Luke Frazier, Nikki Fleming, Linda Seger, Alexis Michelle— along with a collection of

Celebrating This Historic Pride Month

Jun 27th, 2020 54m 5s

Listen in as we dive into Pride 2020 with policymakers, cultural trailblazers and leaders of the LGBTQIA+ community who are paving the way to inclusivity. This week the NPR Cross Currents team is joined by Alexis Michelle, David Mixner, Julian

Caring for Children Through COVID-19: Experts Weigh In

Jun 20th, 2020 53m 6s

This week on NPR Cross Currents, we're tackling how the pandemic is affecting families with guests Dr. Phil Fisher, Anne-Marie Phelan, Frank Sesno, Lenny Steinhorn and Richard Rothstein. We're also featuring two of our 2020 partners-- a hands-o

#BlackLivesMatter: Standing Together to Demand and Enact Progress

Jun 13th, 2020 53m 1s

This week on Cross Currents we hear from leaders on the front lines of civil discourse in America. We hope the show and our guests cast new light on the darkness of the current hour through endurance, patience and reconciliation. Follow the sho

2020 Brings Surge of Change for America

Jun 6th, 2020 54m 3s

There's a lot going on in our world. We're chiming in. NPR Cross Currents is back for season four-- with twice the episode length, more in-depth coverage than ever, incredible guest hosts, collaborative partners and more. Follow the show at @np

NPR Cross Currents in 2020: Q/A with Host Scott Widmeyer

Jun 4th, 2020 6m 27s

Filled with new segments, guest hosts, collaborations and more, this season of Cross Currents has quite a few new ventures in store. Tune in for Scott's insight on all that's new before season four begins this weekend!

SEASON 4 TRAILER: Welcome Back to Cross Currents!

May 29th, 2020 2m 18s

Our fourth season of Cross Currents is premiering next Saturday, June 6. Tune in this week for a Q&A with host Scott Widmeyer as he dives into what's new for 2020-- guest hosts, new segments,

Doing the Lord's Work in Africa--Vanessa Kerry and Seed Global Health

Oct 16th, 2019 9m 59s

Six Sub-Saharan nations in Africa are benefiting from the work of one US-based NGO, Seed Global Health. This part of the world--dealing with the worst diseases-- faces severe shortages of health care professionals. This is where SEED is on th

Health Disparities Are Real for Black Americans

Oct 8th, 2019 11m 19s

Some might look at this problem as Mission: Impossible. Not so, however, for the National Black Leadership Commission on Health when it comes to tackling the huge disparities that continue to exist around the health of black Americans. Whethe

Our Health System in Transition--Self-Care New Mantra

Sep 30th, 2019 13m 31s

"Health care as we know it won't exist" in the near future, says pharma exec Ian Marks. He points to new consumer-driven movement called self-care that will be transformative. Learn more in this #NPR @IHeartRadio interview about this market d