Episodes
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December 31, 2021
S2021 E4132 - 55m 55s
Ava DuVernay discusses her new Netflix series “Colin in Black and White.” “The Premonition” author Michael Lewis reflects on losing his daughter to a car accident. Journalist Greg Zuckerman discusses his book “A Shot to Save the World” and the decades of research that went into the COVID-19 vaccine.
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December 30, 2021
S2021 E4131 - 55m 46s
For Tarana Burke, watching #MeToo go viral wasn’t necessarily cause for celebration. Her new memoir documents all this and more and she joins the show to discuss. Peter Marki-Zay became the unexpected opposition candidate against Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban. Rep. Adam Schiff speaks about why he believes the January attack fundamentally weakened the U.S.
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December 29, 2021
S2021 E4130 - 55m 41s
Director Barry Jenkins’s TV series "The Underground Railroad" tells the story of a young girl who escapes a Georgia plantation through a network of secret routes. British rapper, activist and author Akala's debut novel “The Dark Lady” is out now. Regina King and Kemp Powers discuss their new movie ““One Night in Miami…” Filmmaker and actor Justin Chon discusses his new film “Blue Bayou.”
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December 28, 2021
S2021 E4129 - 55m 56s
Boris Johnson discusses efforts to reduce carbon emissions and the state of the pandemic in the UK. John Kerry discusses the progress being made at the COP26 summit. NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins discusses misinformation and vaccine hesitancy.
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December 27, 2021
S2021 E4128 - 55m 56s
NBA player Enes Kanter explains why he spoke out against Xi Jinping. Arminka Helic and Christian Schmidt analyze tensions in Bosnia. Washington Post reporters Amy Gardner and Aaron Davis discuss their deep investigation into the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
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December 24, 2021
S2021 E4127 - 55m 56s
Singer/songwriter Yola explains the inspiration behind her new album “Stand for Myself.” Director Peter Jackson has worked his magic on an archive of footage over 50 years old, providing a whole new view of some of The Beatles’ last recording sessions. In Dave Grohl’s memoir “The Storyteller,” he charts growing up in D.C., touring as a teenager, and his friendship with the late Kurt Cobain.
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December 23, 2021
S2021 E4126 - 55m 56s
Signs of hope are appearing in the fight against Omicron, despite the surging numbers. The new documentary "PRESIDENT" follows opposition candidate Nelson Chamisa's campaign against Mnangagwa in 2018. Ted Johnson joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the deadly peril of racism threatening American democracy. Jackson Parell and Sammy Potter have completed the "Triple Crown."
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December 22, 2021
S2021 E4125 - 55m 56s
Patrick Gaspard discusses the Build Back Better Act. Mary Sarotte analyzes tensions with Russia. Anne Helen Petersen and Charlie Warzel, authors of "Out Of Office," explain why working nine to five will soon become a relic of the past. Singer Darlene Love discusses her iconic song "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)."
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December 17, 2021
S2021 E4122 - 55m 33s
Gabriel Escobar is President Biden’s point person on the Western Balkans, and he met with Serb leader Milorad Dodik last week. Britain is experiencing a cascade of domestic crises. Ann Patchett's "These Precious Days" is a collection that covers everything from knitting to death. Lawrence Summers reflects on record-high inflation and the pandemic economy.
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December 16, 2021
S2021 E4121 - 55m 56s
Dr. Tom Frieden and Dr. Richard Horton give an update on the pandemic. NASA Acting Senior Adviser on Climate Gavin Schmidt discusses natural disasters and the climate crisis. "The Great Successor" author Anna Fifield looks back on the past decade of Kim Jon Un's rule in North Korea. Former Google insider Timnit Gebru talks whistleblowers, unions and AI bias.
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December 15, 2021
S2021 E4120 - 55m 46s
As new details on the Jan. 6 insurrection emerge, former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal explains the implications for U.S. law and democracy. Tim Alberta's latest piece for The Atlantic examines how the GOP treats those who don’t fall into line. Nemat Sadat is an Afghan activist who hopes to get LGBTQ Afghans out of the country to safety. Indra Nooyi discusses her new book "My Life in Full."
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December 10, 2021
S2021 E4117 - 55m 44s
U.S. Under Secretary of State Uzra Zeya analyzes day two of President Biden's virtual democracy summit. Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh explains the scientific facts behind long COVID-19. Deborah Watts, cousin of Emmett Till, reacts to the DOJ officially closing Till's case. Atlantic reporter Barton Gellman discusses his latest article, "Trump’s Next Coup Has Already Begun."
Extras + Features
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Singer/Songwriter Yola's New Album "Stand for Myself"
S2021 E4058 - 2m 10s
Rising star Yola was born and raised in Bristol on England’s west coast, but her love of great classic pop inspired her to set down roots in Nashville. Her first album out of that city, "Walk with Fire," earned her four Grammy nominations, and her latest album," Stand for Myself," is on course to break out even bigger. She joins the show from Nashville.
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The Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
S2021 E4058 - 2m 56s
After the U.S. and NATO left Afghanistan, other governments are trying to figure out how to deal with the Taliban. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees is just back from a three day trip there and is sounding the alarm bells. He joins the show from the United Nations to explain how desperate the humanitarian situation has become.
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An Urgent Plea for Vaccine Equity
S2021 E4057 - 2m 30s
The World Health Organization is making an urgent plea for global vaccine equality, as rich nations post vaccination rates more than 60 times higher than those of poorer countries. According to Rajiv Shah, President of the Rockefeller Foundation, wealthy countries must commit to a “new global charter” in order for humanity to overcome the challenges ahead. He joins the show.
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Will Humans Be an Interplanetary Species?
S2021 E4057 - 16m 42s
SpaceX made history this week with the launch of Inspiration4, the first-ever all-civilian mission to orbit the Earth. This milestone initiative offers a glimpse into the future of space exploration, and few are better qualified to speak on the new era than NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. The former senator is one of just a handful of members of Congress ever to travel to space, as he explains to
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"Wildland: The Making of America's Fury"
S2021 E4057 - 2m 57s
Journalist Evan Osnos has spent much of his career covering global turmoil for The New Yorker. In his new book, he turns his attention to his home country. In "Wildland: The Making of America’s Fury," Osnos compares the U.S. to a dried-out forest, where – after years of political and institutional failure – a single spark can erupt into a raging inferno.
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Is Instagram Toxic?
S2021 E4056 - 3m
Instagram says it's looking to discourage users from focusing on their physical appearance in the wake of a major Wall Street Journal investigation, which revealed that researchers repeatedly found the app was toxic for teenage girls in particular, yet publicly downplayed its mental health implications. Georgia Wells reported the story for the WSJ and is joined by tech ethicist Tristan Harris.
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A Look at What's Happening in Venezuela
S2021 E4056 - 2m 52s
A new film, "A La Calle," zeroes in on ordinary people in Venezuela and their daily struggle to find food and medicine and to earn the money they need to get by. Featured in the film is exiled opposition leader Leopoldo López, who spent more than three years in prison for speaking out against President Maduro. He joins the show from Madrid, where he and his family are seeking asylum.
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George Will: Donald Trump is on the Way to Becoming a Bore
S2021 E4056 - 18m 7s
Are Americans being consumed by discontent? Vaccine mandates, abortion laws, and disagreement about the very notion of freedom are widening the political divide. What does all this mean for the pursuit of happiness? It’s the focus of Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will’s new book, and he speaks with Walter Isaacson about his insights on resentment in today’s America.
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Steve Schmidt: How Democrats Should Seize the Moment
S2021 E4055 - 18m 16s
Gavin Newsom beat a recall challenge last night, in part by emphasizing his commitment to mask and vaccine mandates. It’s a stark contrast to Republican governors in states like Texas and Florida. Former GOP strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt says their anti-science stance is a selfish ploy to woo the far right. Schmidt joins Michel Martin to discuss the current climate.
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WHO's Europe Chief on Vaccine Inequity
S2021 E4055 - 2m 15s
Many wealthy nations are preparing to start rolling out booster shots. In the UK, the most vulnerable will be offered a third dose from next week, while in the U.S., the Biden administration is pushing to make them widely available by Monday. Yet in poorer countries, many are still waiting for their first shot. Dr. Hans Kluge joins Christiane to discuss vaccine inequity.
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Experts Discuss Killings of Climate Activists
S2021 E4055 - 2m 58s
Extreme weather events have laid bare the threats posed by the climate crisis, yet while activists rally to save the planet, many of them face increasing violence. 227 environmental activists were murdered last year, according to Global Witness, which says most of the killings happened in Latin America. Global Witness CEO Mike Davis and activist Margarita Campuzano join the program to discuss.
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“The Kaepernick Effect:” How Taking a Knee Began a Movement
S2021 E4054 - 17m 41s
Colin Kaepernick helped ignite a movement when he took a knee during the national anthem, a silent protest against police brutality and racial inequality in America. Sports writer Dave Zirin examines the lasting impact of this moment in his new book, "The Kaepernick Effect," as he explains to Hari Sreenivasan.
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