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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

  • Renowned Biographer Ron Chernow on the Life of Mark Twain: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Renowned Biographer Ron Chernow on the Life of Mark Twain

    S2025 E7231 - 18m 13s

    Mark Twain has been called the greatest humorist the United States has produced. A courageous activist for racial equality throughout the 1800s, Twain entertained and informed his audiences through his lectures, essays, and books. Now, the renowned author's fascinating life is the topic of Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow's latest book. Chernow joins the show to discuss.

  • A New Era in Higher Education? Why One Professor Is Taking Her Course Online: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A New Era in Higher Education? Why One Professor Is Taking Her Course Online

    S2025 E7230 - 18m 11s

    Journalist Karen Attiah discusses what she alleges was behind Columbia University's decision to cancel her popular course on race, media and international affairs. It's a characterization that Columbia denies. Attiah joins Michel Martin to discuss why she's taken the course online to create "The Resistance Summer School."

  • The US Pays Some of the Highest Drug Prices in the World. Can Trump Fix That?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The US Pays Some of the Highest Drug Prices in the World. Can Trump Fix That?

    S2025 E7229 - 18m 35s

    This week, President Trump issued an executive order aiming to reduce high prescription drug prices and insisting that drug companies ensure Americans pay the same price as other countries. Dr. Jerry Avorn is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss why the cost of medication in the U.S. is so high, and what Trump can do to bring prices down.

  • NYT’s Tom Friedman: This Israeli Government Is Not Our Ally: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    NYT’s Tom Friedman: This Israeli Government Is Not Our Ally

    S2025 E7228 - 18m 47s

    President Trump's trip to the Middle East this week does not include a stop in Israel, raising the question of whether there might be a growing divide between the two allies. NYT columnist Thomas Friedman says the alliance is unsurprisingly frayed, given this Israeli government's approach to the war against Hamas. He joins Michel Martin to discuss his most recent op-ed on the topic.

  • Kelsey Grammer on the Tragic Murder of His Sister and the Road to Healing: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Kelsey Grammer on the Tragic Murder of His Sister and the Road to Healing

    S2025 E7227 - 17m 36s

    Since he shot to fame through popular American sitcoms "Cheers" and “Frasier," the award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer has built a celebrated career across TV, film and Broadway. But his personal life has been marked by tragedy and loss, including the rape and murder of his beloved younger sister Karen. Grammer speaks to Michel Martin about his memoir, "Karen: A Brother Remembers."

  • Pres. of the American Federation of Teachers: Not Everyone Needs College: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Pres. of the American Federation of Teachers: Not Everyone Needs College

    S2025 E7226 - 17m 45s

    With the U.S. Department of Education facing the threat of billions of dollars in proposed cuts. Randi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, wants to offer an alternative future for American public education. In her view, it's one that should prepare some students for pathways besides college. Weingarten discusses her vision and the obstacles standing in its way.

  • NYT Reporter on Trump’s Crypto Empire: “No Precedent in Modern U.S. History”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    NYT Reporter on Trump’s Crypto Empire: “No Precedent in Modern U.S. History”

    S2025 E7225 - 17m 54s

    Since his swearing-in, President Trump has launched a crypto firm with his sons called World Liberty Financial and has been selling a personal meme coin. The New York Times' technology reporter David Yaffe-Bellany tells Hari Sreenivasan about his investigation into the Trump family's newest business ventures.

  • Rep. Ayanna Pressley: Detained Tufts Student Is a “Political Prisoner”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rep. Ayanna Pressley: Detained Tufts Student Is a “Political Prisoner”

    S2025 E7224 - 17m 7s

    Tensions continue to run high on U.S. campuses, with international student visas being revoked and some students even facing arrest. One such case is that of detained Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk, a constituent of Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. The House Democrat spoke to Michel Martin shortly after visiting Öztürk in an ICE detention center in Louisiana.

  • Higher Prices and Empty Shelves: The Effects of the U.S.-China Trade War: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Higher Prices and Empty Shelves: The Effects of the U.S.-China Trade War

    S2025 E7223 - 17m 49s

    Higher prices, empty shelves and orders delayed, this may soon become a lasting reality for American consumers. Trump now warns that people may have to cut back since his tariffs have brought most trade with China to a halt. This week the U.S. and China will finally hold talks, but New York Times reporter Ana Swanson joins Hari Sreenivasan to explain that much of the damage has already been done.

  • Catherine Coleman Flowers on the Future of Environmental Justice Under Trump: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Catherine Coleman Flowers on the Future of Environmental Justice Under Trump

    S2025 E7222 - 18m 7s

    President Trump's climate and civil rights rollbacks are only making life harder for environmental activists. Catherine Coleman Flowers spent years leading the charge for a landmark settlement to address the sewage crisis crippling rural communities in Alabama, only for the agreement to be killed last month. But Flowers isn't giving up. She joins the show to discuss her new book, "Holy Ground."

  • Fmr. Federal Prosecutor: “DOJ Is Bleeding Out Its Credibility Very Quickly”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Fmr. Federal Prosecutor: “DOJ Is Bleeding Out Its Credibility Very Quickly”

    S2025 E7221 - 18m 9s

    In his latest piece for Slate magazine, former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou points out that in Trump's first 100 days he has "ignored judges, extorted law firms, and fired lawyers." Ballou discusses the mass exodus of employees from the Department of Justice, how the MAGA base might be positioning itself to take over the D.C. bar, and what all this might mean for the future of law in America.

  • Elie Mystal: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Elie Mystal: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America

    S2025 E7220 - 17m 45s

    Amid the escalation of the Trump administration’s battle with the courts, one legal expert is taking a step back to imagine what a truly representative U.S. legal system could look like. Bestselling author Elie Mystal tells Hari Sreenivasan about the unconventional theory that he explores in his latest work.

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