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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.

October 29, 2024

55m 44s

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert and former Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Nasser Al-Kidwa on their suggestion for a path to peace in the Middle East. Dr. Samer Attar details her experience working inside Gaza. Reporter Kristen Holmes discusses the candidates' final push in the U.S. election. George Packer of the Atlantic explores how working class voters may impact this election.

Episodes

  • February 7, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 31, 2024

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    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 30, 2024

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    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 29, 2024

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    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 25, 2024

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    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 24, 2024

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    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 23, 2023

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    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

  • Giving “James” a Voice: Percival Everett on His Reimagining of Huck Finn: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Giving “James” a Voice: Percival Everett on His Reimagining of Huck Finn

    S2024 E6205 - 17m 35s

    The work of Percival Everett landed in the spotlight when his novel "Erasure" was adapted into the film "American Fiction." Hard on the heels of its success, Everett is back with a new book. "James,” is a reimagining of "Huckleberry Finn," putting Jim, Huck’s enslaved sidekick, front and center. Everett joins the show to discuss how he gave the iconic character a powerful new voice.

  • National Security Expert: If Trump Loses Election, Expect Violence: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    National Security Expert: If Trump Loses Election, Expect Violence

    S2024 E6204 - 18m 23s

    Looking ahead to the 2024 election, some fear upheaval should Donald Trump lose again. National security expert Juliette Kayyem argues, "The government isn't ready for the violence Trump might unleash." She joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss what President Biden must do to plan for the worst.

  • Is There Selective Outrage With Who Dies in the Israel/Gaza Conflict?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Is There Selective Outrage With Who Dies in the Israel/Gaza Conflict?

    S2024 E6203 - 15m 48s

    The Gaza Ministry of Health reports a death count of 33,000 since October 7th. Author and global affairs journalist Emily Tamkin has been writing about this war for the online magazine Slate. Her most recent article explores the reaction to the killing of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers. Tamkin joins us to discuss why she believes this incident provoked worldwide condemnation.

  • Sen. Bernie Sanders: U.S. Must Threaten to Cut Off Funding for Israel: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sen. Bernie Sanders: U.S. Must Threaten to Cut Off Funding for Israel

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    After October 7th, when Hamas murdered 1,200 Israelis, Senator Bernie Sanders spoke out in favor of Israel’s right to defend itself. Now he says Israel is violating international law, arguing that “the United States cannot continue to be complicit in the horror that is taking place now." Senator Sanders joins the program from Capitol Hill to discuss America’s politics at home and abroad.

  • Michael Douglas on “Franklin” and “Endangered” Democracies: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Michael Douglas on “Franklin” and “Endangered” Democracies

    S2024 E6202 - 17m 49s

    A new Apple TV series turns back the clock on American foreign policy to someone many know as America’s first diplomat. "Franklin" tells the story of Benjamin Franklin's mission to France in 1776 to secure support for the American independence movement. Academy Award winner Michael Douglas speaks to us about taking on the role of a founding father.

  • AI Could Actually Help Rebuild the Middle Class, Says MIT Economist: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    AI Could Actually Help Rebuild the Middle Class, Says MIT Economist

    S2024 E6201 - 17m 13s

    As artificial intelligence catches on in America, fears of general unemployment are growing. Elon Musk called AI "the most disruptive force in history” and 75 percent of U.S. adults believe it will lead to job losses, according to a recent Gallup poll. But MIT Economics Professor David Autor says this fear is misplaced. He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the opportunities AI could bring.

  • Mushroom Leather? 3D-Printed Homes on Mars? “A Brief History of the Future”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mushroom Leather? 3D-Printed Homes on Mars? “A Brief History of the Future”

    S2024 E6200 - 18m 1s

    In a new documentary series, "A Brief History of the Future," renowned futurist Ari Wallach travels the world to meet the people finding solutions and laying the foundation for a better world for the generations to come. Ari Wallach joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss how we might become the great ancestors the future needs us to be.

  • New Book “The Exvangelicals:” Inside the Church and The Movement to Leave It: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New Book “The Exvangelicals:” Inside the Church and The Movement to Leave It

    S2024 E6199 - 17m 59s

    A national political correspondent for NPR, Sarah McCammon digs into her own past in her first book, “The Exvangelicals." In it she explains why many children of evangelicalism are growing up and fleeing the fold. She joined Michel Martin to discuss the increasing influence of evangelical Christians on right-wing U.S. politics.

  • Charlie Sykes: GOP, Toxic Narcissists and a Fundamentally Broken Congress: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Charlie Sykes: GOP, Toxic Narcissists and a Fundamentally Broken Congress

    S2024 E6198 - 18m 13s

    Congress is broken. So say staffers and an unprecedented number of elected representatives quitting mid-term. A recent survey by the nonprofit Congressional Management Foundation found that a large majority of senior staffers believe the legislative body is no longer functioning. Conservative political commentator Charlie Sykes joins Michel Martin to discuss "The Great Resignation."

  • “The Anxious Generation” Author: Social Media Is Spreading Mental Illness: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The Anxious Generation” Author: Social Media Is Spreading Mental Illness

    S2024 E6196 - 17m 52s

    Smartphones and social media have taken a toll on young people's development. But one man has an idea about how to fix Gen Z. In his new book, "The Anxious Generation," social psychologist Jonathan Haidt investigates the sudden collapse of mental health among adolescents. The author joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss ways for parents to head off the damage.

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