December 20, 2024
Veteran political observer Norman Ornstein discusses the pending government shutdown. Executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force Mouaz Moustafa joins the show. The Atlantic staff writer Charlie Warzel on how Trump's influence is shaping the cryptocurrency arena. Award-winning director Edward Berger on his new film "Conclave."
Episodes
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October 10, 2024
S2024 E7074 - 55m 47s
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida last night. Climate expert Jeff Goodell on the role of climate change in storms like this. Correspondent Isabel Rosales joins from her car on the flooded streets of Tampa to share what she’s seen. Award-winning director Steve McQueen on his new film "Blitz." Tom Nichols on why he believes that re-electing Trump would be George Washington’s worst nightmare.
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October 9, 2024
S2024 E7073 - 55m 45s
Lebanese Ambassador to the UK, Rami Mortada discusses Israel's offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Netanyahu's message to the Lebanese people. Tampa City Council Member Bill Carlson on the imminent disaster Florida faces from Hurricane Milton. WSJ reporter Anat Peled recounts the intelligence failure of the IDF regarding the Nahal Oz military base and the subsequent massacre there on Oct 7.
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October 8, 2024
S2024 E7072 - 55m 47s
One month out from the U.S. election, economist Laura Tyson argues that the economy and reproductive rights are actually linked. Award-winning actress Kate Winslet on portraying American photojournalist Lee Miller in the new film "Lee." Trailblazing journalist Connie Chung joins Walter Isaacson to share the story of her career.
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October 7, 2024
S2024 E7071 - 55m 47s
Meirav Leshem Gonen's daughter Romi Gonen has been held hostage by Hamas for a year. Meirav discusses this anniversary and her fight to save her daughter. Palestinian Rana Salman and Israeli May Pundak offer a message of hope for peace on this dark anniversary. Al Jazeera correspondent Youmna ElSayed reflects on a year of covering the war, first from Gaza and now from an undisclosed location.
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October 4, 2024
S2024 E7070 - 55m 28s
Professor Mona Fawa on the situation in Lebanon, Hezbollah's role, and where public opinion in the country lies. Climate policy expert Leah Stokes and former Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC) on climate change policies in the U.S. Meryl Streep, Fawzia Koofi and Habiba Sarabi on the new documentary, "The Sharp Edge of Peace." Malcom Gladwell on his new book, "Revenge of the Tipping Point."
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October 3, 2024
S2024 E7069 - 55m 47s
Over the past two weeks, more than 1,000 people in Lebanon have been killed. Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh reports. Israeli journalist Illana Dayan on what her country has been through, and what the future might hold. Al Jazeera English correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum joined Christiane from central Gaza to give the view from there. Journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates on his new book "The Message."
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October 2, 2024
S2024 E7068 - 55m 46s
Fmr. Israeli PM Ehud Barak on Iran's attack on Israel and the anticipated response. Fmr. State Department official Andrew Miller gives the American perspective on the escalation in the region. Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour discusses Iran's strategy in this conflict. Actor and activist John Leguizamo explores the Latino American experience in “Voces American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos."
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September 30, 2024
S2024 E7066 - 55m 46s
Fmr. Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Fahmy discusses what the next phase of Israel's war against Hezbollah may be. Ali Vaez, Director of the Iran Project, weighs in on the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah. Farah Nabulsi and Saleh Bakri tell a Palestinian story in their film "The Teacher." Sarah Smarsh paints a picture of Appalachia in her collection of essays, "Bone of the Bone."
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September 27, 2024
S2024 E7065 - 55m 45s
Israel targets Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in southern Beirut. The attack occurred soon after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Jomana Karadsheh and Jeremy Diamond report. Fawaz Gerges and Amir Tibon on the consequences of escalation between Israel and Lebanon. Amanda Jones on her new book "That Librarian."
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September 26, 2024
S2024 E7064 - 55m 47s
Ben Wedeman reports from Lebanon on escalations in the region. Kenyan President William Ruto discusses the war in Sudan. Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Javad Zarif weighs in on Israel, Gaza, and the potential for a new nuclear deal. Former NIH Director Francis Collins talks about his new book, "The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust."
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September 25, 2024
S2024 E7063 - 55m 47s
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on his country's unique approach to the conflict in the Middle East. As a close ally of Ukraine, Germany is watching closely for any sign of a potential Russian attack on nuclear infrastructure. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock joins to discuss. Dearborn, Michigan Mayor Abdullah Hammoud on growing voter dissatisfaction in his community.
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September 24, 2024
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Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sirkorski discusses Ukrainian President Zelensky's U.S. trip. Nabih Bulos, Middle East Bureau Chief of the LA Times, speaks on Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Greece's non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council. Mary L. Trump takes on the history of her family relationships in her book "Who Could Ever Love You."
Extras + Features
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America’s Lonely Future: David Frum on Trump’s “Predatory” Foreign Policy
S2024 E7113 - 17m 36s
With Trump's inauguration on the horizon, conversations continue about the impact of the President-elect's policies both at home and abroad. David Frum is a political commentator and former speechwriter for President George W. Bush. In his latest piece for The Atlantic, “America's Lonely Future," Frum warns that the U.S. could become a global bully. He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss.
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Fmr. South Korean FM on Pres. Yoon's Now Reversed Declaration of Martial Law
S2024 E7112 - 5m 57s
South Korea is in turmoil after the president's shocking decision to declare martial law. Protests broke out in Seoul, the capital city. Kyung-wha Kang was South Korea's Foreign Minister and she joins from New York.
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Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes and Kenny Leon on Broadway’s “Our Town”
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For the first time in over 20 years, "Our Town" has returned to Broadway with a star-studded cast. The Thornton Wilder play follows the lives of two families in a small town in New Hampshire at the turn of the 20th century. Now, Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon is reimagining it for a modern audience. He joins Michel Martin alongside actors Jim Parsons and Katie Holmes to discuss.
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Philosopher Michael Sandel on What Trump’s Win Says About American Society
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To make sense of the election, we must first understand the discontent that gave Donald Trump the victory. This is the theory of Harvard professor and political philosopher Michael Sandel. He joins the show to discuss the polarization that fueled Trump's campaign, and the failure of the Democrats to present themselves as the party of change.
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What Will Trump’s Economic Plan Mean for American Wallets?
S2024 E7099 - 17m 33s
The economy was a key issue for American voters. Trump has promised to make incomes “soar” and make the cost of living come down. But economists — like Financial Times columnist Rana Foroohar — aren't convinced. She says that Trump's plans for deregulation, tax cuts and tariffs will likely bring an economic downturn. She joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the practicalities of the Trump agenda.
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Trump’s Win: How a “Polluted Information Environment” Shaped the Election
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Trump has identified certain media as the enemy, and has threatened reporters with imprisonment for coverage he doesn't like. Trump is also the first convicted felon to win the presidency and enter the White House. How did this happen? Oliver Darcy, founder of Status Media, cites the rise of non-traditional news outlets that can rapidly flood huge, targeted audiences with disinformation.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis on Their New Concept Album “Warriors”
S2024 E7097 - 18m 33s
"The Warriors" is getting the musical treatment from "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and playwright Eisa Davis. "Warriors," is a concept album which brings together a star-studded roster of musicians from Lauryn Hill to Marc Anthony — all in honor of the 1979 thriller that follows an NYC gang on its journey from the Bronx to Coney Island. The creators join Hari to discuss the project.
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The Male Vote: The Dems' “Fatal Miscalculation” and What Trump Got Right
S2024 E7096 - 18m 9s
Gender was a pivotal issue in the U.S. election. While Black women turned out in force for Democrats in last week's election, the Harris campaign was counting on more. Richard Reeves, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, believes Democrats missed a huge opportunity to fight for young male votes. Reeves joins the show to discuss why Gen Z men swung towards Trump in record numbers.
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What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for the Rest of the World
S2024 E7095 - 17m 51s
Only months after President Biden hosted the 75th anniversary of the NATO alliance, the conversation turns to the effect of a second Trump administration on America's role in the world. In his latest piece for The New York Times, David Sanger writes about his view of the world order during a Trump second term. He joins the show to discuss.
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What the Democratic Party Got Wrong
S2024 E7094 - 18m 2s
While the world is wondering what a second term under Trump will bring, many are falling back on their first-term memories of Trump the chaos agent. Jonathan Martin, co-author of "This Will Not Pass," has written all about that turbulent time. He joins Walter Isaacson to talk about the implications of Trump's re-election, and what went wrong for the Democrats.
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How Donald Trump Flipped Key Swing States and Won the Election
S2024 E7093 - 18m 12s
Donald Trump is the first Republican candidate in 20 years to win both the Electoral College and the popular vote. What made him so successful, in the face of predictions of one of the closest races in U.S. history? Astead Herndon spent months traveling the country for The NYT, speaking with voters in key swing states. He’s the host of “The Run-Up” podcast and he joins Hari to break it all down.
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No Early Voting, No Online Registration: Inside MS’s Voting Rights Battle
S2024 E7089 - 17m 57s
With the presidential candidates now barnstorming the swing states, voter turnout will be key. As Executive Director of the Mississippi Black Women's Roundtable, Cassandra Welchlin is dedicated specifically to mobilizing Black women to exercise their right to vote. She tells Michel Martin all about it.
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