October 30, 2024
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) on his support for Donald Trump. John Avlon is running for Congress in the 1st District of New York for the Democrat Party. He joins the show to discuss what's at stake in his district and how these issues are reflected across the country. Author and historian Timothy Shenk on his new book "Left Adrift," which examines change in the Democratic Party over the past 50 years.
Episodes
-
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
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
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
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
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
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.
-
January 30, 2024
S2024 E6152 - 55m 53s
Former U.S. House Republican Adam Kinzinger joins the show to discuss the danger of a wider war in the Middle East. Evangelical Christians form a key part of former president Trump's base. Film director Rob Reiner explores this phenomenon in his new documentary "God & Country." Chinese dissident and renowned artist Ai Weiwei on his new graphic memoir "Zodiac."
-
January 29, 2024
S2024 E6151 - 55m 53s
Former US Ambassador to Israel and Egypt Daniel Kurtzer analyzes the latest from the region. Kang Kyung-wha on the instability of North Korea and what can be done to prevent conflict. Monica Yunus, daughter of Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, on the allegedly politically motivated charges that her father faces in Bangladesh. Director Michael Kirk talks the Frontline documentary "Democracy on Trial."
-
January 26, 2024
S2024 E6150 - 55m 53s
The ICJ issues a ruling that Israel must take measures to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians. Melissa Bell discusses the details. For more on the ICJ ruling, David Scheffer, America’s first-ever Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues, joins the show. Axios reporter Barak Ravid on the ongoing Israeli hostage negotiations. Holocaust survivor Dr. Edith Eger tells her story.
-
January 25, 2024
S2024 E6149 - 55m 52s
Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh explains the latest developments inside Iran. Kiana Rahmani, daughter of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi, talks about her mother's ongoing fight for gender equality from inside prison. Ava DuVernay on her film "Origin" about caste's role in America's hierarchy. NYT columnist Thomas Friedman discusses the situation in Israel.
-
January 24, 2024
S2024 E6148 - 55m 43s
Javier Villalobos, the Republican Mayor of McAllen, Texas, on why he believes the federal government is failing his community. Just before the New Hamphsire primary, Christiane got the global perspective from journalists Emily Maitlis and Mark Landler. Oscar-nominated film "The Barber of Little Rock" follows the story of Arlo Washington. Washington and filmmaker John Hoffman join the show.
-
January 23, 2023
S2024 E6147 - 55m 51s
Margaret Hoover and John Avlon break down the GOP race as New Hampshire holds its primary. Nicole Newnham discusses her new documentary on the work of sex educator Shere Hite and why her work is all but forgotten. Dr. Ashish Jha explains how private equity's role in healthcare is putting patients at risk, and what can be done to solve the problem.
Extras + Features
-
How the Democratic Party Lost Its Way and What It Means for This Election
S2024 E7088 - 18m 3s
One challenge facing Democrats is securing the working-class vote. The party is increasingly viewed as serving the interests of the educated and the elite. Author and historian Timothy Shenk addresses how this came to be in his new book "Left Adrift", which examines change in the Democratic Party over the past 50 years. The author speaks to Michel Martin about its impact on the upcoming election.
-
Alexander Vindman: The U.S. Will “Decide The Fate of the World” on Nov. 5th
S2024 E7081 - 18m 35s
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Kyiv today announced nearly half a billion dollars in new military aid for the country. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman was Director for European Affairs on the U.S. National Security Council, and he also testified during Trump's impeachment case. He speaks with Walter Isaacson.
-
Controlling the Weather and Eating Pets: Expert Breaks Down Disinformation
S2024 E7080 - 18m 1s
With the risk levels in online communication and public messaging higher than ever, the spread of disinformation online has become a real-world concern. Some 16 Republicans serving as electors for Donald Trump this year deny the 2020 result. To discuss how false information spreads, and how to combat it, Renée DiResta joins the show.
-
NYT Journalist Discusses the Killing of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar
S2024 E7079 - 4m 50s
Israel has confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the October 7th attacks, when its soldiers encountered and engaged three terrorists during a routine operation in Gaza. After the clash they found a body resembling Sinwar's, analyzed the corpse's DNA and found a match with the Hamas leader. Investigative journalist Ronen Bergman discusses the news and its significance.
-
PolitiFact Founder Explains the “Epidemic of Lying” in American Politics
S2024 E7078 - 18m 12s
As Americans gear up for the election, Bill Adair warns of an "epidemic of lying" in U.S. politics -- particularly within the Republican Party. Adair joins the show to discuss his new book "Beyond the Lie." As founder of the fact-checking website PolitiFact, Adair is well placed to account for where disinformation comes from, how it spreads and the danger it poses to democracy.
-
“This Supreme Court Is Its Own Worst Enemy:” Expert Discusses SCOTUS New Term
S2024 E7077 - 17m 43s
The Supreme Court's new term has started and the presidential election is just three weeks away. Stephen Vladeck is a law professor at Georgetown University. He joins the show from Washington, D.C. to discuss his concerns about the court's credibility and the role it could play on election day.
-
Ted Johnson on Trump’s Appeal to Black Men: “Hyper-Masculine and Untouchable”
S2024 E7076 - 18m 6s
As part of the Democrats' broader effort to secure the Black vote in November, Kamala Harris is unveiling a new economic plan to provide more opportunities for Black men. Theodore R. Johnson, a scholar of race and electoral politics, speaks about his new book, "If We Are Brave: Essays From Black Americana." In it the author engages such topics as democracy and race through first-hand accounts.
-
Gov. DeWine on Springfield Fallout: Ohio Welcomes and Needs Legal Immigrants
S2024 E7075 - 18m 40s
Donald Trump recently made a false claim that the Biden administration is diverting aid from those affected by hurricanes. This occurred only weeks after Trump's false accusations about Haitian immigrants in the state of Ohio during the presidential debate. The state's governor, Mike Dewine, has denied these claims and has expressed support for Haitian migrants. He joins the show to discuss.
-
Tom Nichols: Donald Trump Would Be “George Washington’s Nightmare”
S2024 E7074 - 18m 10s
Less than a month before the U.S. election, the candidates are in the final stretch of the campaign. As the polls get tighter in critical swing states, The Atlantic has officially endorsed VP Kamala Harris for president. In his latest piece for the magazine, Tom Nichols tells readers why he believes that re-electing Donald Trump would be founding father George Washington’s worst nightmare.
-
IDF Ignored Female Soldiers’ Warnings Pre-Oct. 7. Then They Were Massacred
S2024 E7073 - 18m 4s
One year since the Oct. 7 attack, 101 Israeli hostages are yet to be returned, including 5 female soldiers who were stationed at the Nahal Oz base near the Gaza border. Hamas killed 15 in their unit. Months before the attack, the all-female unit had reported suspicious activity by Hamas, but their warnings were ignored. In a WSJ report, Anat Peled investigates the failure. She Joins the show.
-
Connie Chung on Her Historic Career, Combating Sexism and Generation Connie
S2024 E7072 - 17m 51s
Connie Chung was a trailblazer in the field of television news. She was the first Asian-American woman -- and among the first women -- ever to anchor a major network newscast. Chung's new memoir "Connie" tells of her adventures in breaking down the gender barrier in a male-dominated industry. Chung joins Walter Isaacson to share the story of her career.
-
Palestinian Journalist on Gaza: “There Are Situations Your Heart Can’t Take”
S2024 E7071 - 19m 13s
Youmna ElSayed, an Al Jazeera correspondent, joined this program last year from Gaza to describe the reality of working there. Since that interview, Youmna has fled Gaza with her family. Ten months on, she joins the show to discuss how hard it was to leave, and the stories she could not bring herself to tell at the time.
Schedule
-
Image
Amanpour and Company
Friday
Nov 1
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Friday
Nov 1
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Friday
Nov 1
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Friday
Nov 1
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Friday
Nov 1
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Friday
Nov 1
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Friday
Nov 1
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Saturday
Nov 2
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Monday
Nov 4
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Monday
Nov 4
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Monday
Nov 4
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Monday
Nov 4
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Tuesday
Nov 5
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Tuesday
Nov 5
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Tuesday
Nov 5
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Tuesday
Nov 5
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Tuesday
Nov 5
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Tuesday
Nov 5
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Tuesday
Nov 5
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
Image
Amanpour and Company
Wednesday
Nov 6
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
WETA Passport
Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.
Similar Shows
The Broken Promise
News and Public Affairs
Death of a Pledge: The Adam Oakes Story
News and Public Affairs
Justice in Chester
News and Public Affairs
Repairing the World: Stories From the Tree of Life
News and Public Affairs
The Chavis Chronicles
News and Public Affairs
Power Over Parkinson's 2
News and Public Affairs
The West is Burning
News and Public Affairs
America From Scratch
News and Public Affairs
Take on Fake
News and Public Affairs
Underdogs
News and Public Affairs