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Amanpour and Company

Featuring conversations with global leaders and decision makers on the issues affecting the world today, Amanpour and Company adds to the long tradition of public affairs programming that has been a hallmark of public media for decades.

August 30, 2024

55m 27s

Christiane hosts a panel of leaders in the field of artificial technology. In a world where it’s increasingly hard to discern fact from fiction, Hari Sreenivasan and Christiane Amanpour discuss the ethical dilemmas of A.I., and why it’s more important than ever to keep real journalists in the game.

Episodes

  • February 15, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 15, 2024

    S2024 E6164 - 55m 36s

    Kurt Volker and Philip Breedlove join the show to discuss what a Trump win could mean for America’s future in NATO. Dr. Tariq Haddad has lost more than 100 family members in Gaza. He speaks about his family’s story and why he believes the Biden administration is complicit in the Palestinian death toll. Historian Dominic Erdozain joins the show to discuss his new book “One Nation Under Guns.”

  • February 14, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 14, 2024

    S2024 E6163 - 55m 43s

    Climate scientist Michael Mann was just awarded $1 million in a defamation lawsuit against Conservative climate deniers who accused him of faking his data. He joins the show to discuss the verdict. Kim Daniels is a member of the Vatican’s Communications Department, she is helping the Catholic Church adapt to the modern era. Author Ganesh Sitaraman pushes for AI and airline regulation.

  • February 13, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 13, 2024

    S2024 E6162 - 55m 53s

    Former Jordanian Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher discusses the war in Gaza and Jordanian King Abdullah's call for a ceasefire during his visit to the White House. Actor and producer Matt Damon talks about his new film “Kiss the Future,” which tells the story of hope through music during the siege of Sarajevo. Author Benjamin Herold explores the crumbling of the American suburbs in "Disillusioned."

  • February 12, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 12, 2024

    S2024 E6161 - 55m 30s

    Senator Angus King (I-ME) discusses the status of the contentious foreign aid bill, providing aid to Ukraine and Israel. Yael Noy spreads a message of hope and peace amid war in Israel and Gaza. Journalist Sarah Helm offers her take on Israel's offensive in Rafah. Jared Cohen looks at the post-presidencies of seven presidents and the lessons to be taken from them in his book "Life After Power."

  • February 9, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 9, 2024

    S2024 E6160 - 55m 22s

    “Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here” author Jonathan Blitzer spotlights America's migrant crisis. Historian Nina Khrushcheva joins the program to discuss Russia-Ukraine. We go back into the archives for a 2016 interview with “Spotlight” star Mark Ruffalo and director Tom McCarthy. Calvin Trillin on his new book “The Lede,” a collection of the best pieces from his illustrious career.

  • February 8, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 8, 2024

    S2024 E6159 - 55m 50s

    John Avlon breaks down the Colorado case to kick Donald Trump off the ballot. Al Gore offers an assessment of climate change. Actors Jennifer Kim, Ins Choi and Miles Mitchell star in the hit play “Kim’s Convenience,” which makes its return to London this month. Rock climber Alex Honnold and glaciologist Heïdi Sevestre recount their daring expedition to climb and study climate change in the Arctic.

  • February 7, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 7, 2024

    S2024 E6158 - 55m 42s

    Richard Haass on Hamas's ceasefire proposal and Israel's response. Former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller explains a possible pathway to victory for Ukraine. Aleema Khan, Imran Khan's sister, on how she and her family have been targeted and the future of Pakistan. The Atlantic staff writer David Graham on how the U.S.ended up with a Trump v. Biden rematch.

  • February 6, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 6, 2024

    S2024 E6157 - 55m 53s

    Democratic political strategist Simon Rosenberg discusses Trump, Biden, and the latest in the 2024 primaries. Yemeni political activist Hisham Al-Omeisy offers an analysis of the Houthi campaign and whether or not they can be deterred. Brian Klaas explores how chaos theory shapes our world, from personal circumstances to geopolitical events in his new book "Fluke."

  • February 5, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 5, 2024

    S2024 E6156 - 55m 19s

    In the midst of Finland's presidential election, the hot favorite to win, former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb, joins the show. Royal Correspondent Max Foster reports on King Charles III's cancer diagnosis. NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy on the current state of America's mission to the moon, and beyond, amid a series of setbacks. Dr. Uché Blackstock on her new book "Legacy."

  • February 2, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 2, 2024

    S2024 E6155 - 55m 52s

    Former U.S. State Dept. Middle East Negotiator Aaron David Miller discusses the U.S. response to settler violence in the West Bank. WSJ Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov on the latest from Ukraine and the uncertain future of Ukraine’s army chief. Tina Nguyen reports from inside Trump's GOP in her new book "The MAGA Diaries." From the archive: Roger Federer joins the show.

  • February 1, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 1, 2024

    S2024 E6154 - 55m 44s

    Mustafa Suleyman is an artificial intelligence pioneer and co-founder of the AI lab Deepmind. He joins the show to discuss his book “The Coming Wave.” Actor Jeffrey Wright on his new comedy "American Fiction." The Washington Post's National Security Columnist Max Boot on on Trump, Putin and blocked Ukraine aid.

  • January 31, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 31, 2024

    S2024 E6153 - 55m 52s

    Former Chief of Israel's Shin Bet, Ami Ayalon discusses the ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas for some sort of truce. Alicia Kearns, Chair of the U.K. Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee talks Britain's current role in the Middle East. Reverend Frederick Haynes III speaks on behalf of Black pastors across America who have united to ask President Biden to support a ceasefire in Gaza.

Extras + Features

  • GOP Mayor Endorses Harris: “Silence Is Not an Option”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    GOP Mayor Endorses Harris: “Silence Is Not an Option”

    S2024 E7038 - 18m 6s

    John Giles, Republican mayor of Mesa, Arizona, is pledging his support to Kamala Harris. He even spoke at the Democratic convention. Giles joins Hari Sreenivasan to explain why he felt compelled to switch sides. They discuss immigration as a ballot issue this election, and the necessity for Kamala Harris to reset the messaging on this subject.

  • Silicon Valley Trump Supporters "Deluding Themselves," Says Michael Moritz: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Silicon Valley Trump Supporters "Deluding Themselves," Says Michael Moritz

    S2024 E7037 - 15m 53s

    Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance are eyeing Silicon Valley, where some of the wealthiest and most powerful tech titans are lining up behind Trump. Once a stronghold of liberal ideas, this center of American innovation is drifting to the right. Michael Moritz, a senior adviser at Sequoia Heritage, joins the show to explain why he is urging his peers to rethink their support.

  • “A Trump Foil:” Inside Kamala Harris’ Political Evolution: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “A Trump Foil:” Inside Kamala Harris’ Political Evolution

    S2024 E7036 - 17m 49s

    With Democrats on track to formally nominate Kamala Harris as the party's presidential candidate, we look back at her political evolution during her tenure in the U.S. Senate. Washington Post congressional reporter Liz Goodwin joins Michel Martin to discuss Harris's leadership style and how it sets her up for a challenging presidential campaign.

  • CEO of Google DeepMind: We Must Approach AI with “Cautious Optimism”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    CEO of Google DeepMind: We Must Approach AI with “Cautious Optimism”

    S2024 E7035 - 17m 34s

    Artificial intelligence has the potential to influence issues from climate change to the global economy. Demis Hassabis is co-founder and CEO of one of the world's leading AI research groups, Google DeepMind. Hassabis tells Walter Isaacson why he takes a cautiously optimistic view of the much-discussed technology.

  • Harris vs. Trump: Nate Silver’s 2024 Election Forecast: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Harris vs. Trump: Nate Silver’s 2024 Election Forecast

    S2024 E7034 - 17m 24s

    As the presidential election edges closer, all eyes are firmly focused on candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Nate Silver, the prophetic pollster and poker player who founded the website FiveThirtyEight, speaks with Walter Isaacson about his new book which details how -- as in poker -- risk-taking could be key to success in November.

  • “A Trump Second Term Poses an Authoritarian Threat:” Former Repub. Staffer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “A Trump Second Term Poses an Authoritarian Threat:” Former Repub. Staffer

    S2024 E7033 - 18m 25s

    Less than 90 days before the presidential election, Georgia Republicans have passed new procedural rules that allow for challenges in certifying election results. Amanda Carpenter, of the nonprofit group Protect Democracy, joins the show to discuss the problems posed by this ruling — and the critical importance of safeguarding the integrity of the 2024 election.

  • U.S. v. Google: Inside the Biggest Tech Antitrust Trial in Decades: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    U.S. v. Google: Inside the Biggest Tech Antitrust Trial in Decades

    S2024 E7032 - 17m 39s

    In a landmark case, a federal judge has found Google guilty of U.S. anti-trust violations. It's a staggering defeat for the tech company, that could upend decades of dominance and potentially reshape how millions of Americans get their information online. Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the verdict.

  • Masha Gessen on Being Convicted in Absentia by Russian Court: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Masha Gessen on Being Convicted in Absentia by Russian Court

    S2024 E7031 - 18m 19s

    One critic of Russia and its military is exiled journalist Masha Gessen, who was recently convicted in absentia and sentenced by a Moscow court for reporting on the conflict. Gessen joins Michel Martin to share what it is like to be targeted by the Kremlin, and to discuss their recent New York Times behind-the-scenes account of the recent prisoner swap with Russia.

  • AI and Drone Warfare: How New Technology is Transforming the Future of War: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    AI and Drone Warfare: How New Technology is Transforming the Future of War

    S2024 E7030 - 18m 11s

    What will warfare look like in the future? Raj Shah and Christopher Kirchhoff launched an elite Pentagon unit aimed at integrating cutting-edge technology into the U.S. military. Walter Isaacson asks them about their book “Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War.”

  • What Gives Kids a Chance at a More Successful Future? New Study Explains: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Gives Kids a Chance at a More Successful Future? New Study Explains

    S2024 E7029 - 17m 48s

    It is the fond hope of parents to give their children a better start in life than they had. In America, race has historically been a huge factor. But Raj Chetty, director of Harvard's Opportunity Insights initiative, is finding that the racial gap is closing. He tells Hari Sreenivasan how this was achieved, what the implications might be, and what factors determine our children's futures today.

  • EXCLUSIVE: Jake Sullivan on Ceasefire Talks and Historic Prisoner Exchange: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    EXCLUSIVE: Jake Sullivan on Ceasefire Talks and Historic Prisoner Exchange

    S2024 E7028 - 18m 22s

    Just days ago, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan helped secure the release of three Americans held in Russia. Sullivan joins the show to reflect on the long road that led to the historic prisoner swap, his concerns for the future of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, and what the administration hopes to accomplish during its final months in office.

  • “At the Edge of Empire:” Communist Idealism, Disillusionment & Leaving China: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “At the Edge of Empire:” Communist Idealism, Disillusionment & Leaving China

    S2024 E7027 - 18m 21s

    China's current status was built atop decades of communist authoritarian rule, and few people have experienced this transformation as closely and personally as author Edward Wong. In his book "At the Edge of Empire," he chronicles the journey of his family and his nation through the political evolution that brought China to global ascendance.

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    Sep 2

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Sep 4

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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