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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 20, 2024

55m 29s

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

  • October 10, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • October 9, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • October 8, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

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

    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.

  • October 4, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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."

  • October 3, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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."

  • October 2, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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."

  • September 30, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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."

  • September 27, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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."

  • September 26, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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."

  • September 25, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • September 24, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    September 24, 2024

    S2024 E7062 - 55m 46s

    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

  • George Floyd, Excited Delirium and the Medicalization of Police Violence: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    George Floyd, Excited Delirium and the Medicalization of Police Violence

    S2024 E6233 - 16m 59s

    Aisha Beliso-De Jesus is a co-founder of Princeton’s Center on Transnational Policing. Her new book "Excited Delirium" exposes a medical term that has long been used as a cover for police misconduct -- as in the case of George Floyd, whose murder by police four years ago this weekend sparked general outrage. The author and academic discusses with Michel Martin.

  • EXCLUSIVE: ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu & Hamas Leaders: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    EXCLUSIVE: ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu & Hamas Leaders

    S2024 E6231 - 5m 59s

    Today, the ICC’s Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan told Christiane he is seeking warrants for three Hamas leaders for crimes committed during the October 7th attacks on Israel. The court is also seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing the war in Gaza. Khan explains his decision to Christiane in an exclusive interview.

  • Kristin Hannah’s “The Women:” Honoring the Female Veterans of the Vietnam War: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Kristin Hannah’s “The Women:” Honoring the Female Veterans of the Vietnam War

    S2024 E6230 - 17m 19s

    Author Kristin Hannah's new novel "The Women" tells a story about a nation divided against itself. The book is about an army nurse in Vietnam who experiences both the horror of the war in Southeast Asia, and the anger of antiwar demonstrators at home. Hannah joins the show to discuss her novel, which is particularly relevant in a time of renewed protest across the U.S.

  • “Saving the Animals of Ukraine:” An Untold Story of War: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Saving the Animals of Ukraine:” An Untold Story of War

    S2024 E6229 - 17m 50s

    From the depths of war and misery emerges a common cause: Ukrainians are banding together to rescue people’s pets, left behind by those forced to flee. Their extraordinary efforts are documented by filmmaker Anton Ptushkin, who joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the making of his film “Saving the Animals of Ukraine.”

  • Frank Bruni on Trump, Weaponizing American Pessimism & “The Age of Grievance”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Frank Bruni on Trump, Weaponizing American Pessimism & “The Age of Grievance”

    S2024 E6228 - 18m 10s

    Today Trump takes a day off from the courtroom to hit the campaign trail, where he will no doubt air his many grievances about his criminal trial. New York Times columnist Frank Bruni says we're living in "The Age of Grievance." He joins Michel Martin to discuss his latest book, which makes the case that grievance has come to define American politics on both the right and the left.

  • “We Are Home:” An Oral History of Immigration in America: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “We Are Home:” An Oral History of Immigration in America

    S2024 E6226 - 18m 12s

    Immigration continues to be a primary concern with U.S. voters. Veteran broadcaster Ray Suarez looks at the issue in depth in his latest book “We Are Home.” He joins the show to discuss this critical moment in politics.

  • Is Marriage the Key to Happiness and Wealth? One Sociologist Says Yes.: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Is Marriage the Key to Happiness and Wealth? One Sociologist Says Yes.

    S2024 E6220 - 18m 3s

    Get married. This is the advice of sociology professor Brad Wilcox, director of the National Marriage Project. In a conversation with Michel Martin, Wilcox makes the case for marriage as a positive force for attaining happiness and prosperity. Wilcox joined the program from Charlottesville, Virginia.

  • The Class of ‘24: Entered College During COVID-19, Graduating Among Protests: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Class of ‘24: Entered College During COVID-19, Graduating Among Protests

    S2024 E6219 - 17m 3s

    The protest movement is sweeping college campuses just weeks before graduation. This year’s college seniors are mostly the same group whose high school graduation was disrupted by the Covid pandemic. Wall Street Journal Higher Education Reporter Douglas Belkin talks to Hari Sreenivasan about the unique circumstances facing these students.

  • He Wrote a Definition of Antisemitism; Now He Says It’s Being Weaponized: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    He Wrote a Definition of Antisemitism; Now He Says It’s Being Weaponized

    S2024 E6218 - 18m 23s

    The crisis across America’s campuses is causing some controversy over the current definition of antisemitism, as written by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. It’s a definition which has been adopted by countries across the globe. Author Kenneth Stern led the drafting of that document, and he joins the show with a warning that it’s being used to stifle free speech.

  • Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens: Complete Collapse of Moral Authority in GOP: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens: Complete Collapse of Moral Authority in GOP

    S2024 E6217 - 17m 36s

    The judge presiding over the former president’s hush money case has fined him $9,000 for violating a gag order. He also warns that Trump could face jail time if he continues to defy the order by publicly criticizing expected trial witnesses. Stuart Stevens, a former Republican strategist, admits he's still coming to grips with today's GOP and its embrace of a man facing 91 criminal charges.

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