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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.

December 3, 2025

55m 45s

Fmr. U.S. Amb. to NATO Julianne Smith unpacks Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's meeting with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine peace. Jeremy Diamond brings us a report on the fate of Gaza's missing. Fmr. Israeli PM Ehud Olmert discusses Israeli settler violence in the West Bank. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) shares his plan to lower healthcare costs ahead of expiring enhanced premium tax credits.

Episodes

  • November 17, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 17, 2025

    S2025 E8034 - 55m 23s

    UN aid chief Tom Fletcher discusses his trip to Sudan amidst the country's civil war. Political reporter Stephen Collinson unpacks President Trump's reversal on the Epstein files. Singer Sarah McLachlan discusses her music and activism. MTV co-founder Tom Freston reflects on the birth of the network in his new memoir "Unplugged."

  • November 14, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 14, 2025

    S2025 E8033 - 55m 33s

    Retired Army Lt. General Russel L. Honoré discusses his time serving the nation and the tests that our democracy is now facing. Chef Eugene Korolev and his partner Polina Sychova discuss preserving Ukrainian culture through food at their London restaurant Sino. Legendary documentarian Ken Burns discusses his latest 12-hour project, “The American Revolution.”

  • November 13, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 13, 2025

    S2025 E8032 - 55m 35s

    Jeff Zeleny unpacks the trove of Epstein emails released by the House. The new leader of the UK's Green Party Zack Polanski discusses left-wing messaging. Actors Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves detail their performances in "Waiting for Godot." Rep. James Clyburn discusses his new book "The First Eight" and reacts to the government shutdown.

  • November 12, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 12, 2025

    S2025 E8031 - 55m 51s

    Al Gore discusses the threat of climate change and recent protests at the UN's COP30 climate summit. Human Rights Watch's Juanita Goebertus and Noah Bullock of CRISTOSAL detail a new report that alleges that Venezuelans deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador were abused. Charlie Savage reflects on the life of Dick Cheney and the impact he has left on presidential power in the U.S.

  • November 11, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 11, 2025

    S2025 E8030 - 55m 50s

    Ret. Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton marks U.S. Veteran's Day and the continued fighting in Ukraine. MSF's Christopher Lockyear discusses how winter's fast approach is already impacting Ukrainian troops and civilians. Director Hasan Hadi tells the story of an Iraqi schoolgirl in "The President's Cake." Director Bonni Cohen and Fmr. Navy SEAL Marcus Capone discuss the new doc. "In Waves and War."

  • November 10, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 10, 2025

    S2025 E8029 - 55m 46s

    Sen Angus King (I-ME), explains why he and seven Democrats broke ranks to advance a measure to reopen the government. Syria experts Reem Turkmani and Charles Lister discuss the first visit to the White House by a Syrian head of state. Mexican author Gabriela Jauregui speaks about violence against women in Mexico. Nutritionist Marion Nestle explains what is wrong with the food we are eating.

  • November 7, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 7, 2025

    S2025 E8028 - 55m 45s

    Christiane sits down with former U.N. Climate Chief Christiana Figueres in Brazil ahead of the COP30 climate summit. Art historian Kathy Hessel introduces her new book on art's positive impact, "How to Live an Artful Life." Grammy-award winning musician and songwriter Jacob Collier discusses the inspiration behind his latest album "The Light for Days."

  • November 6, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 6, 2025

    S2025 E8027 - 55m 50s

    Staff writer for The Atlantic, David A. Graham, discusses the results of Tuesday's election, the ongoing government shutdown, and threats to U.S. cybersecurity. Salman Rushdie debuts his first work of fiction since his near-fatal attack in 2022. New York Times climate reporter Raymond Zhong on learning to scuba dive to report on deep ocean research.

  • November 5, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 5, 2025

    S2025 E8026 - 55m 50s

    Christiane sits down with Britain's Prince William in Brazil to discuss his annual Earthshot Prize, awarded to people finding climate solutions for the planet. Brian Lehrer and Ron Brownstein unpack the reaction to Tuesday's off-year elections, including Zohran Mamdani's notable victory in the New York City mayoral race. Scott Galloway discusses his new book, "Notes on Being a Man."

  • May 13, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 13, 2025

    S2025 E7227 - 55m 46s

    Daniel Kurtzer, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and Egypt, offers his thoughts on Donald Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. Jordan Thomas shares the reality of what it is like to fight forest fires in his book "When It All Burns." Actor Kelsey Grammer shares his experience with trauma, grief, and healing after the murder of his sister in his book "Karen: A Brother Remembers."

Extras + Features

  • Rep. Clyburn on His New Book “The First Eight” and the Government Shutdown Deal: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rep. Clyburn on His New Book “The First Eight” and the Government Shutdown Deal

    S2025 E8032 - 17m 30s

    Since coming into office the Trump administration has been waging war on DEI, calling into question the hard work of many who reformed the American system -- like the pioneering Black politicians of South Carolina, to whom Congressman Jim Clyburn attributes his career success. His new book "The First Eight" focuses on trailblazing Black lawmakers from his home state.

  • NYT Reporter: “Dick Cheney’s Presidential Power Push Paved Way for Trump”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    NYT Reporter: “Dick Cheney’s Presidential Power Push Paved Way for Trump”

    S2025 E8031 - 18m 28s

    Journalist Charlie Savage traces the blueprint for Donald Trump's power grab back to the late Dick Cheney in a recent NYT article, "How Cheney's Presidential Power Push Paved the Way for Trump to Go Further." Savage discusses the former VP's role in setting the stage for Trump — as well as Cheney's decision to support Kamala Harris in the 2025 election despite his solid Republican status.

  • The Veterans Turning to Psychedelic Therapy to Heal War Trauma: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Veterans Turning to Psychedelic Therapy to Heal War Trauma

    S2025 E8030 - 19m

    Many soldiers who have served abroad return home traumatized with little support for their mental health. A new documentary "In Waves and War" follows those who sought out an unconventional alternative in Mexico in hopes of healing. Co-director Bonni Cohen and Fmr. Navy SEAL Marcus Capone join Hari to discuss.

  • “Food Is Political:” Marion Nestle on What We Eat and How It's Regulated: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Food Is Political:” Marion Nestle on What We Eat and How It's Regulated

    S2025 E8029 - 18m 16s

    The government shutdown has put millions at risk of losing their SNAP benefits. Most recently, the Dept of Agriculture has directed states to "immediately undo" food stamps for those in need. Author Marion Nestle says low-income families are being used as pawns in this political chaos. Nestle joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the issue and her new book "What to Eat Now."

  • Jacob Collier: Inside the Making of New Album “The Light For Days”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jacob Collier: Inside the Making of New Album “The Light For Days”

    S2025 E8028 - 18m 13s

    Grammy Award-winning musician and composer Jacob Collier is known for creating genre-defying music that draws from many influences and finds innovation through continual harmonic and acoustic exploration. The British musician discusses his new album, “The Light for Days." and its focus on just his voice and one instrument: the five-string guitar.

  • Salman Rushdie Discusses His First Work of Fiction Since Near-Fatal Attack: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Salman Rushdie Discusses His First Work of Fiction Since Near-Fatal Attack

    S2025 E8027 - 17m 48s

    Salman Rushdie lived under the threat of a death sentence for decades. Then, in 2022, he narrowly survived a knife attack that left him blind in one eye. Now, the author is channeling his experiences into "The Eleventh Hour,” a quintet of short stories that explore life and death. Rushdie joins the show to discuss the project and what he learned from his close encounter with death.

  • Scott Galloway Sounds the Alarm on the Crisis Facing Young Men: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scott Galloway Sounds the Alarm on the Crisis Facing Young Men

    S2025 E8026 - 18m 16s

    Is society experiencing a crisis of masculinity? Scott Galloway argues that a host of cultural and economic issues have prompted unhealthy perceptions of masculinity, resulting in toxic behaviors and relationships. The NYU professor and podcast host joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss his new book concentrating on where conversations around masculinity have gone wrong.

  • Philosopher Michael Sandel on the "Poisoning" of U.S. Politics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Philosopher Michael Sandel on the "Poisoning" of U.S. Politics

    S2025 E8025 - 18m 31s

    Huge numbers of working-class Americans voted for President Trump in the last election — even as he promised to extend tax breaks to the richest. Harvard philosophy professor Michael Sandel joins the show to discuss what factors he says are widening the income and education gap in the U.S. and contributing to Trump's populist rise to power.

  • Wikipedia Co-Founder on Polarization, AI, and Elon Musk’s Grokipedia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Wikipedia Co-Founder on Polarization, AI, and Elon Musk’s Grokipedia

    S2025 E8024 - 17m 33s

    Wikipedia offers more than 65 million articles in nearly 300 languages and has been the premiere online encyclopedia since its launch in 2001. Now, Elon Musk has started Grokipedia after accusing Wikipedia of being "too woke." Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales joins the show to talk about his new book "The Seven Rules of Trust," and how he believes his internet knowledge bank will fare.

  • “The Alabama Solution:” New Doc Exposes Disturbing Conditions in AL Prisons: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The Alabama Solution:” New Doc Exposes Disturbing Conditions in AL Prisons

    S2025 E8023 - 18m 51s

    Alabama locks up more of its population than most countries on Earth. A new doc, "The Alabama Solution," takes an unprecedented look inside Alabama's prison system through a network of prisoners willing to risk it all to record their experiences. Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman speak to Hari Sreenivasan about how the documentary's shocking revelations are inspiring a campaign for change.

  • Julia Ioffe on the Surprising Feminist History of Russia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Julia Ioffe on the Surprising Feminist History of Russia

    S2025 E8022 - 18m 14s

    A new book written by Russian-American writer Julia Ioffe confronts the forgotten narratives of the women who stood alongside some of Russia's most well-known male leaders. Ioffe joins Michel Martin to discuss Russia's complex history of motherhood, marriage, and more.

  • Amb. Michael McFaul: China, Russia, U.S. and the New Global Disorder: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Amb. Michael McFaul: China, Russia, U.S. and the New Global Disorder

    S2025 E8021 - 18m 20s

    As President Trump tours Asia, the world is watching as Washington confronts a power shift. The world's autocracies are forming alliances and strengthening their influence — without American involvement. Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins the show to discuss his latest book, which explores a changing international order.

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