July 25, 2024
Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris, Christiane speaks with two-time tennis Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray. French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra discusses preparing a city to host the Olympics and how sports can rise above politics. Michael Waters explores the history of transgender athletes and the Olympics in his new book "The Other Olympians.”
Episodes
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July 25, 2024
S2024 E7019 - 55m 49s
Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris, Christiane speaks with two-time tennis Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray. French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra discusses preparing a city to host the Olympics and how sports can rise above politics. Michael Waters explores the history of transgender athletes and the Olympics in his new book "The Other Olympians.”
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July 24, 2024
S2024 E7018 - 55m 49s
How will the election unfold, and what primary challenges await next President of the United States? Leon Panetta and Susan Glasser join the show. Correspondent Stefano Pozzebon and Venezuelan opposition politician David Smolansky on the Venezuelan elections. Tim Alberta on how the Trump campaign is shifting its approach to confront a new Democratic nominee.
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July 23, 2024
S2024 E7017 - 55m 49s
Former Democratic Senator Carol Moseley Braun on Kamala Harris running for President as a woman of color. Jeremy Diamond reports on Netanyahu's visit to Washington. Palestinian and Israeli peace activists Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon offer a message of hope for peace in the region despite suffering on both sides. Kristin Kobes Du Mez speaks about the rise of evangelicalism in American politics.
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July 22, 2024
S2024 E7016 - 55m 49s
On Sunday, Biden announced that he’s dropping out of the race and endorsing Kamala Harris as his successor. Former U.S. Senate Democrat Mary Landrieu and veteran political observer Norm Ornstein join the show. Biden's personal lawyer Bob Bauer on his new political memoir "The Unraveling" and Biden's legacy. Former Republican strategist Sarah Longwell on the GOP and the current state of play.
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July 19, 2024
S2024 E7015 - 55m 49s
Republican strategist Sarah Longwell discusses what GOP voters may be thinking after the conclusion of the RNC. Former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) talks about his new op-ed about the Democratic ticket. Brody Mullins chronicles how lobbyists have brought in a new era of public policy in his book “The Wolves of K Street.” From the archives: a discussion with Trevor Noah at the 2016 RNC.
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July 18, 2024
S2024 E7014 - 55m 49s
What might happen between now and the 2024 presidential election in November? Joining the program to discuss is Mark Lotter, former communications director for Trump’s 2020 campaign, and Karen Kinney, who was a senior adviser for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential bid. Cindy Lauper on her new documentary "Let the Canary Sing." Leah Litman on the dismissal of Trump's classified documents case.
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July 17, 2024
S2024 E7013 - 55m 46s
Atlantic writer David Frum discusses Donald Trump's conduct, both before and after the attempt on his life. UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell on the devastating effects of climate change that are playing out globally. Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) explains why he is now backing former Pres. Trump. Pres. LBJ's daughter, Luci Baines Johnson discusses the parallels between her father's presidency and today.
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July 16, 2024
S2024 E7012 - 55m 47s
Correspondent Jeff Zeleny on day two of the RNC and Trump's VP pick of Senator J.D. Vance. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker on the global implications of this GOP ticket. Political scientist Robert Putnam on the new documentary on his career, “Join or Die.” The New York Times' Astead Herndon on the RNC and what happens next in the wake of the Trump assassination attempt.
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July 15, 2024
S2024 E7011 - 55m 48s
Jeff Zeleny reports from the first day of the RNC. Former Reagan aide Frank Lavin discusses the state of the Republican party in the wake of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Law professor Neal Katyal weighs in on Trump's legal cases. Cynthia Miller-Idriss discusses the rise in political violence in the US. President-elect of Iceland, Halla Tomasdottir on healing division in her country.
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July 12, 2024
S2024 E7010 - 55m 49s
Pressure is building for President Joe Biden to quit his campaign for re-election, and yet he’s made it clear he’s not giving up on the race. Long-time political analyst Paul Begala joined the program to discuss. Rescued Israeli hostage Andrey Kozlov shared his experience and his reflections after just one month of freedom. Charlie Sykes on what we can expect at the upcoming RNC.
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July 11, 2024
S2024 E7009 - 55m 49s
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba joins the program from the NATO summit. Dr. Anthony Fauci on his new memoir "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service." Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson joins Walter Isaacson to discuss her latest essay, "No Poll Can Tell Biden What He Needs to Hear."
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July 10, 2024
S2024 E7008 - 55m 49s
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Russia’s aggression, the rise of extremism in Europe, and the threat of an autocratic America under Trump. Hezbollah lawmaker Ibrahim Moussawi on the risk of an all-out war on the Israel-Lebanon border. The Economist's Sacha Nauta explains how Republicans who oppose abortion rights are struggling with the moral argument to ban IVF.
Extras + Features
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“Io Capitano" Captures the Hope and Danger of Migration
S2024 E6138 - 17m 26s
2023 saw a record number of migrants crossing the Atlantic to the Spanish Canary Islands, with many lives lost at sea, European governments are responding to the flood tide of migrants with harsh crackdowns. But rarely do we hear from the people making these treacherous journeys. Italian film director Matteo Garrone plans to present their side of the story through his new film “Io Capitano."
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Haaretz Columnist Gideon Levy on Israel's Conduct in Gaza
S2024 E6137 - 6m 2s
Palestinian authorities say one in every 100 residents of Gaza have been killed over the past three months, nearly two-thirds of them women and children. This human toll is front and center as Western officials visit the region expressing increased concern about the crisis. Haaretz Columnist Gideon Levy says there’s no way to explain Israel’s conduct in Gaza. He joined the program from Tel Aviv.
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Trump, Antisemitism, Art: A Conversation with Tony Kushner
S2024 E6136 - 18m 42s
A film Tony Kushner co-wrote nearly 20 years ago is getting a second look amid this war: Stephen Spielberg’s "Munich." It’s the story of the assassination of Israeli athletes by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Olympic Games -- and Israel’s secret mission to hunt down and eliminate each of the assassins. Kushner discusses the war, antisemitism and the role of art in this climate.
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The Unseen Faces of Jan. 6
S2024 E6135 - 17m 59s
Almost three years after a mob of insurgents stormed the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 6 continues to hang over American democracy. According to polling, Republicans are more sympathetic to the rioters and more loyal to Donald Trump than they were in 2021. Robert Pape is Director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss how political violence has become mainstream.
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Lenny Kravitz on His New Song "Road to Freedom"
S2024 E6134 - 5m 17s
After 35 years in the music business and four Grammy Awards, soulful superstar Lenny Kravitz is now eyeing Oscar glory as his new song "Road to Freedom" hits the shortlist. It was written for the acclaimed film "Rustin," which tells the story of pioneering civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. Lenny Kravitz joins the program to discuss all this -- and new projects on the horizon.
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Jennifer Doudna on FDA Approval of First CRISPR Treatments
S2024 E6134 - 18m 9s
More than a decade ago, pioneering biochemist Jennifer Doudna co-invented CRISPR, the gene editing technology which earned her the Nobel Prize in chemistry. Now, the very first treatment based on CRISPR has been approved in the U.K. and the U.S., a landmark decision for the treatment of sickle cell disease and for the potential of this rapidly advancing field. Dr. Doudna joins to discuss.
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Grammy Winner Rhiannon Giddens on Her New Album
S2024 E6133 - 18m 11s
Rhiannon Giddens is currently carving out an impressive legacy as a singer, songwriter, banjo player and actress who keeps adding strings to her bow. "You’re the One" is the title of her latest Grammy-nominated release and her first full album of original songs. She received the Pulitzer Prize in Music for her opera "Omar." Giddens joins the show to discuss her unstoppable career.
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Do People Really Hate the Media? A Suprising New Study
S2024 E6132 - 16m 43s
With an upcoming U.S. presidential election and ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, trust in news organizations is commonly assumed to be at record lows. Jennifer Benz and Mariana Meza Hernandez from NORC at the University of Chicago speak to Michel Martin about a recent op-ed for The Washington Post, "Actually, people don't hate the media as much as you think."
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