# Why North Korea Is Keeping Its Distance From Trump, the Story of Broadway & This Week’s Biggest Movies

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Podcast: [America At Night with McGraw Milhaven](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-at-night-with-mcgraw-milhaven-5928753)
Published: 2026-08-22T04:28:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, Dr. Bruce Bechtol, Professor of Political Science at Angelo State University and former Senior North Korea Intelligence Analyst for the Defense Intelligence Agency, explains why North Korea doesn't appear as interested in rekindling its relationship with President Trump as Trump may be. Bechtol examines North Korea's strategic calculations, its relationship with the United States and what Pyongyang may want from any future negotiations. Julie Boardman, Executive Producer, Creative Director and Co-Founder of the Museum of Broadway, takes McGraw behind the scenes of the unique New York City museum celebrating the history, performers, productions and cultural impact of Broadway. Plus, entertainment guru Mathew Wolfe returns for his weekly summer box office segment, breaking down the latest movies in theaters, the biggest hits and what audiences are watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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