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September 13, 2024

55m 47s

Kholood Khair, a Sudanese journalist, joins the show to shed light on what some call a forgotten crisis in Sudan. Cindy McCain, Director of the World Food Programme, describes the hardship that has spread across Sudan since the outbreak of war. Saad Mohseni on his memoir and the struggle for a free and independent press in Afghanistan. Jerusalem Demsas on the housing crisis in America.

Episodes

  • June 23, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 23, 2021

    S2021 E3256 - 55m 55s

    The first case of AIDS was reported 40 years ago this month. Since then, millions of people all over the world have lost their lives to the virus.

  • June 22, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 22, 2021

    S2021 E3255 - 55m 37s

    Andrey Kelin; Brian Lehrer and Christine Quinn; George Will

  • June 21, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 21, 2021

    S2021 E3254 - 55m 31s

    Iran has elected its most hardline leader since the Islamic revolution 43 years ago.

  • June 17, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 17, 2021

    S2021 E3252 - 55m 34s

    Sunday is World Refugee Day, an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the world.

  • June 16, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 16, 2021

    S2021 E3251 - 55m 53s

    Richard Haass; Nina Khrushcheva; George Packer; Salman Rushdie

  • June 15, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 15, 2021

    S2021 E3250 - 55m 38s

    Abbas Milani; Alice Waters; Mack Beggs and Nancy Beggs; Angélique Kidjo

  • June 14, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 14, 2021

    S2021 E3249 - 55m 58s

    President Biden took part in his first NATO summit today as Commander in Chief.

  • June 11, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 11, 2021

    S2021 E3248 - 55m 49s

    Businesses are welcoming employees back to the office.

  • June 10, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 10, 2021

    S2021 E3247 - 55m 49s

    Tom McTague and Mark Landler; Bianca Jagger; Bill Bratton; Jamie Metzl

  • June 7. 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 7. 2021

    S2021 E3244 - 55m 38s

    Border encounters reached a two decade high in April, according to the US Customs and Border Protection, and nearly half were from Central America.

  • June 4, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 4, 2021

    S2021 E3243 - 55m 36s

    Linda Thomas-Greenfield; Wu’er Kaixi and Finn Lau; Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel

  • June 3, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 3, 2021

    S2021 E3242 - 55m 34s

    Health ministers from the wealthiest countries are meeting today in Oxford to address vaccine inequality.

Extras + Features

  • Nuclear Submarines: Did the U.S. Stab Europe in the Back?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Nuclear Submarines: Did the U.S. Stab Europe in the Back?

    S2021 E4058 - 2m 31s

    The United Nations General Assembly week has kicked off in New York amid a tense global climate. France’s foreign minister is accusing the U.S., Australia and Britain of stabbing his country in the back with their recent deal on nuclear-powered submarines. To discuss all this, Christiane speaks exclusively with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

  • Singer/Songwriter Yola's New Album "Stand for Myself": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Will Humans Be an Interplanetary Species?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • "Wildland: The Making of America's Fury": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "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.

  • An Urgent Plea for Vaccine Equity: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • A Look at What's Happening in Venezuela: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • George Will: Donald Trump is on the Way to Becoming a Bore: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Is Instagram Toxic?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Experts Discuss Killings of Climate Activists: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Steve Schmidt: How Democrats Should Seize the Moment: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • WHO's Europe Chief on Vaccine Inequity: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Tennis Great John McEnroe Reacts to Grand Slam 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tennis Great John McEnroe Reacts to Grand Slam 2021

    S2021 E4054 - 2m 56s

    Tennis can be a hard and solitary sport, so it’s no wonder that center court has become a beacon for vital conversations around mental health. Seven-time Grand Slam Champion John McEnroe knows all about the pressures of the game. He joins Christiane to react to this year's tournament and reflect on his career.

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