NPR Cross Currents with Scott Widmeyer

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 of the Pfizer Foundation and co-chair of Pfizer’s Political Action Committee;

* Mary Jordan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist, best-selling author and National Correspondent for the Washington Post;

* and author Mikhal Dekel who teaches English and Comparative Literature at the City College and the CUNY Graduate Center, and directs CCNY’s Rifkind Center for the Humanities and Arts.

With, as always, music from the extremely talented American Pops Orchestra!

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 Arts and Sciences;
- Harvey Mason Jr., Acting President of the Recording Academy;
- Tim Ehrenberg, creator of Tim Talks Books;
- Mary Jordan, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.

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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 social media @NPRCrossCurrents!

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 show today and follow us @NPRCrossCurrents on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

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!

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 voices from Appalachia. From confederate statue controversy to celebrating the arts, safety, spirituality and beyond, we’re getting into it.

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 Cyr and Rosemary Ketchum-- with pride-centric music from the incredible American Pops Orchestra.

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-on, kid-friendly project from 100 Days in Appalachia (produced in partnership with West Virginia Public Broadcasting) and a performance from the American Pops Orchestra with artist Milck.

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 show at @nprcrosscurrents and subscribe to stay tuned in.

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 @nprcrosscurrents and subscribe to keep tuned in.