Name: Amanpour and Company: April 30, 2025
Uploaded: 2025-05-01T13:08:30+00:00
Duration: 3347 s
Description: David J. Bier, Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato institute, evaluates Trump's immigration policies. Siamak Namazi, Morad Tahbaz and Emad Shargi join the program for their first joint interview since their release from Iranian Prison. Presidential historian Timothy Naftali places the fist 100 days of Trump's presidency in context.

April 30, 2025

55m 47s

David J. Bier, Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato institute, evaluates Trump's immigration policies. Siamak Namazi, Morad Tahbaz and Emad Shargi join the program for their first joint interview since their release from Iranian Prison. Presidential historian Timothy Naftali places the fist 100 days of Trump's presidency in context.

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February 4, 2025

S2025 E7157 - 55m 47s

Military analyst Amos Harel on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Donald Trump today. Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim on the ongoing civil war in Sudan. "The Nickel Boys" director RaMell Ross on the film's nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture at the Academy Awards. New York Times reporter Karoun Demirjian on USAID under Trump.
February 3, 2025

S2025 E7156 - 55m 31s

Former Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird discusses tariff negotiations between Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump. U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler on the U.S. citizens being wrongfully detained throughout the world. Former Congressman Tom Malinowski discusses the surprising suspension of USAID. Peter Beinart on his book "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza."
January 31, 2025

S2025 E7155 - 55m 47s

Is America "Sleepwalking Into Autocracy?" Norm Eisen and Kim Lane Scheppele discuss. Filmmakers Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui on their new documentary "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story." Journalist Chris Hayes on his new book "The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource."
January 30, 2025

S2025 E7154 - 55m 39s

Aviation expert Miles O'Brien discusses the plane crash in Washington DC and the recovery effort underway. Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy discusses Donald Trump's executive orders relating to climate. Jessica Hecht and Bill Irwin tell the story of a public health crisis in their play "Eureka Day." Fmr. NSA official Anne Neuberger explains China's DeepSeek AI and what it means for the U.S.
January 29, 2025

S2025 E7153 - 55m 47s

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) on Trump's recent attempt to freeze all federal aid. Oliver McTernan, Catholic priest-turned-conflict negotiator, on the necessary next steps in the Middle East. "The Gatekeepers" author Chris Whipple on the pivotal role Susie Wiles could play as Trump's White House chief of staff.
January 28, 2025

S2025 E7152 - 55m 47s

Climate experts Benji Backer and Lisa Friedman discuss what Trump's executive orders mean for climate policy. LA Times Middle East Bureau Chief, Nabih Bulos, offers the temperature of the region amid the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Physician, Holocaust survivor and author Gabor Maté discusses how trauma shapes us and what its impact may be in today's war-torn regions.
January 27, 2025

S2025 E7151 - 55m 41s

Holocaust survivor Zvi Solow reflects on the 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz -- and antisemitism today. A look back at Christiane's conversations with WWII resistance fighter Selma van de Perre and Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel. Zahra Joya on her mission to "give a voice to the women of Afghanistan." Jonathan Blitzer on Trump's immigration crackdowns.
January 24, 2025

S2025 E7150 - 55m 45s

Former U.S. State Department Official Josh Paul discusses what the new Trump administration means for foreign policy and the ceasefire in Gaza. Director Mike Leigh and actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste explore a wide range of emotions in their new film, "Hard Truths." Rebecca Winthrop and Jenny Anderson explain how to get teens engaged in the world around them and prepare them with skills for life.
January 23, 2025

S2025 E7149 - 55m 29s

David Miliband, CEO of the International Rescue Committee, explains the impact of Trump's executive orders on people fleeing persecution. Jelani Cobb, Dean of the Columbia School of Journalism, on how the press should navigate a second Trump term. Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman discusses Trump’s first executive orders in office and whether they’ll hold up if challenged by the courts.
January 22, 2025

S2025 E7148 - 55m 35s

Former Chief of British Intelligence John Sawers discusses the impact of Donald Trump's first days in office on global affairs. Analyst Bianna Golodryga reports on the ceasefire and Israeli operations in the West Bank from Tel Aviv. Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK, weighs in on the ceasefire. Paul Rosenzweig breaks down Donald Trump's pardons of Jan 6 offenders.
January 21, 2025

S2025 E7147 - 55m 47s

Just two days into his second term, Trump has already signed dozens of sweeping executive orders. Correspondent Kevin Liptak reports from the White House. Immigration experts discuss the impact of Trump's crackdown at the southern border. English teacher Asma Mustafa on life in Gaza and the importance of the ceasefire. Senator Ron Wyden on the new administration and his book "It Takes Chutzpah."
January 20, 2025

S2025 E7146 - 55m 18s

David Frum, former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, discusses Donald Trump's historic political comeback on this Inauguration Day. Professor of African & African American Studies, Imani Perry, reflects on the overlap of Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Day. President of the Eurasia Group Ian Bremmer gives his "Top Risks for 2025” forecast.

“The Gen X Career Meltdown:” What Happens When Your Job Becomes Obsolete?

S2025 E7201 - 17m 40s

Are we seeing the end of work as we know it? A growing number of creatives in their 40s and 50s have seen their careers upended by social media and artificial intelligence. New York Times reporter Steven Kurutz, who got his start in magazine publishing, has witnessed the career struggles of many in the "unhappy middle." Kurutz speaks with Michel Martin.
The Democratic Brand Is “Toxic,” Says Rahm Emanuel

S2025 E7200 - 18m 2s

Democrats are bruised and battered -- but they are starting to fight back. Now, one party stalwart is positioning himself to lead the push against Trumpism: Rahm Emanuel. The former Ambassador to Japan and President Obama’s Chief of Staff talks to Walter Isaacson.
“I’m Not Scared:” Jeffrey Goldberg on Potential Backlash After Signal Leak

S2025 E7199 - 18m 20s

The White House has declared "case closed" on the Signal chat scandal, but this story is far from over. Politico is reporting that at least 20 group chats have been set up on the app by National Security Adviser Mike Waltz's team. The Atlantic's Editor-in-Chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, broke the original bombshell story after Waltz added him to the chat. Goldberg joins the show.
Harvard Historian Responds to Trump’s Order Targeting the Smithsonian

S2025 E7198 - 17m 51s

Trump is targeting the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum complex, with an executive order designed to eradicate what he calls "a divisive, race-centered ideology" at the institution. Civil rights groups are saying Trump is "whitewashing" America's past. Award-winning author and Harvard professor Tiya Miles joins the show to reflect on what this might mean for the future of the United States.
Does Trump Have Legal Authority to Require Proof of Citizenship for Voting?

S2025 E7197 - 18m 8s

Another of President Trump's executive orders is aimed at exerting control over the American election process, an area that is traditionally regulated by individual states. The order calls for mandating proof of citizenship for registered voters and disqualifying ballots arriving post-election day. Loyola Law Professor Justin Levitt explains why the order is both illegal and unconstitutional.
Can Trump Use Economic Warfare to America’s Advantage?

S2025 E7196 - 17m 59s

Delving into the U.S. economy, author Edward Fishman speaks with Michel Martin about why he believes that leveraging America's economic power carries great risks, both to the nation's economy and to the global world order.
Graydon Carter on Donald Trump, Anna Wintour and the Golden Age of Magazines

S2025 E7195 - 16m 57s

For 25 years Graydon Carter was the editor of Vanity Fair. In his new memoir, Carter reflects on his career adventures, including encounters with New York celebrities from Anna Wintour to Donald Trump. Carter talks to Walter Isaacson about his rise to the top during the golden age of magazines.
Tariffs, Taiwan & Trump 2.0: What's Next for U.S.-China Relations?

S2025 E7194 - 18m 36s

Beijing has accused the US of violating WTO rules since Trump announced 25% tariffs on all cars and auto parts imported from anywhere in the world. In Beijing the foreign ministry spokesman said that "there are no winners in a trade war or a tariff war.” Jessica Chen Weiss, Professor of China Studies at Johns Hopkins, discusses China's effort to manage an unpredictable second Trump administration.
EXCLUSIVE: “How Fascism Works” Author Jason Stanley Plans to Leave the U.S.

S2025 E7193 - 19m 11s

Trump's America has started to challenge and redefine academic freedom, and Yale Professor Jason Stanley is sounding the alarm. He is the author of "Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future." Stanley joins the show to discuss how new teaching guidelines are stoking a culture of fear, and why he's taking drastic measures as a result.
The New Red Scare? Historian on McCarthyism and Parallels to Today

S2025 E7192 - 18m 27s

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 was passed amid anti-communist fears during the early Cold War. That period of history is the focus of the new book "Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America." Author and reporter Clay Risen joins the show to discuss past political hysteria and what it can tell us about the present.
“The Calling:” A Look Inside the Emotional Journey of Medical School

S2025 E7191 - 18m 21s

From America's withdrawal from the WHO to the appointment of vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of HHS, the public health sector has seen radical change since Trump's return to the Oval Office. The importance of healthcare is underscored in a new documentary, "The Calling: A Medical School Journey." Filmmaker Asako Gladsjo and Dr. Le’Shauna Phinazee join the show to discuss.
“We Are Worried:” The Future of Public Land Under Trump

S2025 E7190 - 17m 41s

The Trump administration is slashing key federal projects, and fears are growing that public lands — including iconic areas of natural beauty — could be devastated. In a conversation with Walter Isaacson, Carrie Besnette Hauser, President and CEO of The Trust for Public Land, explains how these sweeping cuts will impact America’s parks and why every community needs access to green spaces.

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