# America's Culture Wars, the Science of Better Sleep & Everything You Need to Know About Rest

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Podcast: [America At Night with McGraw Milhaven](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-at-night-with-mcgraw-milhaven-5928753)
Published: 2026-08-06T04:29:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, author Isaac Butler joins McGraw to discuss his new book, The Perfect Moment: God, Sex, Art, and the Birth of America's Culture Wars. Butler explores the cultural and political forces that shaped some of America's most enduring debates, examining how art, religion and public controversy helped define the nation's modern culture wars. Then, neurologist, sleep medicine specialist and author Dr. Chris Winter discusses everything you wanted to know about sleep but were afraid to ask. From common sleep myths and sleep disorders to improving sleep quality and building healthier habits, Dr. Winter shares practical advice for getting a better night's rest and explains why sleep plays a critical role in overall health and well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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