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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

  • February 12, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 12, 2024

    S2024 E6161 - 55m 30s

    Senator Angus King (I-ME) discusses the status of the contentious foreign aid bill, providing aid to Ukraine and Israel. Yael Noy spreads a message of hope and peace amid war in Israel and Gaza. Journalist Sarah Helm offers her take on Israel's offensive in Rafah. Jared Cohen looks at the post-presidencies of seven presidents and the lessons to be taken from them in his book "Life After Power."

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

    February 9, 2024

    S2024 E6160 - 55m 22s

    “Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here” author Jonathan Blitzer spotlights America's migrant crisis. Historian Nina Khrushcheva joins the program to discuss Russia-Ukraine. We go back into the archives for a 2016 interview with “Spotlight” star Mark Ruffalo and director Tom McCarthy. Calvin Trillin on his new book “The Lede,” a collection of the best pieces from his illustrious career.

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

    February 8, 2024

    S2024 E6159 - 55m 50s

    John Avlon breaks down the Colorado case to kick Donald Trump off the ballot. Al Gore offers an assessment of climate change. Actors Jennifer Kim, Ins Choi and Miles Mitchell star in the hit play “Kim’s Convenience,” which makes its return to London this month. Rock climber Alex Honnold and glaciologist Heïdi Sevestre recount their daring expedition to climb and study climate change in the Arctic.

  • 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

    S2024 E6153 - 55m 52s

    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

    S2024 E6152 - 55m 53s

    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

    S2024 E6151 - 55m 53s

    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.

Extras + Features

  • Mass Shootings, Racism, and more: The Dangers of Habituation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mass Shootings, Racism, and more: The Dangers of Habituation

    S2024 E6185 - 17m 53s

    In his new book, “Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There," Cass R. Sunstein explores the concept of habituation, and how disrupting our well-worn routines can renew our days and reset our brains. The author, a Harvard Law professor and presidential adviser, joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the key to a happier and more fulfilled life.

  • How AI-Generated Content Is Impacting Elections: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How AI-Generated Content Is Impacting Elections

    S2024 E6184 - 18m 35s

    Deepfakes are infiltrating the 2024 election cycle. Just how will this impact voters? Misinformation experts Sam Gregory and Claire Wardle discuss what’s at stake, both politically and technologically. This conversation is part of the WNET series "Take on Fake" which analyzes fake or altered video, images and audio to debunk the viral spread of misinformation and get to the truth.

  • Bill Kristol: Trump’s “Authoritarian Vision” for a 2nd Term: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bill Kristol: Trump’s “Authoritarian Vision” for a 2nd Term

    S2024 E6183 - 16m 25s

    Both President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump have managed to clinch their party’s nominations, although Americans across the country will continue to take part in the primary process until it ends in June. As the presidential race heats up, former long-time Republican Bill Kristol warns of the dangers of a second Trump term. He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss what’s on the line.

  • Josh Tyrangiel: “Let AI Remake the Whole U.S. Government": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Josh Tyrangiel: “Let AI Remake the Whole U.S. Government"

    S2024 E6182 - 17m 44s

    Josh Tyrangiel joins Walter Isaacson to discuss his latest piece for The Washington Post: "Let AI Remake the Whole U.S. Government (and Save the Country)." The essay examines how governments can harness the power of AI to improve citizens' lives -- from SNAP benefits to mental health care for veterans.

  • Queen of Jordan on the Food Crisis in Gaza: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Queen of Jordan on the Food Crisis in Gaza

    S2024 E6181 - 6m 9s

    On Sunday, the United States and Jordan conducted another joint airdrop into northern Gaza. Jordan’s Queen Rania has been outspoken in defense of Gaza civilians. She is urging the United States and other allies of Israel to use all their leverage to end what she calls Israel’s “deliberate effort” to deprive those in need. She joins the show exclusively from King Abdullah II Air Base in Jordan.

  • Former NBA Star Rex Chapman on Addiction and Recovery: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former NBA Star Rex Chapman on Addiction and Recovery

    S2024 E6181 - 18m 12s

    NBA veteran Rex Chapman sits down with Michel Martin to discuss his new memoir, "It’s Hard for Me to Live with Me." In it, Chapman details his rise to basketball stardom and the challenges he faced along the way — debilitating anxiety and racist hostility when he engaged in an interracial relationship. Chapman also describes his road to recovery after battling opioid and gambling addictions.

  • Memory Expert on Biden, Trump, and the Stereotypes of Aging: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Memory Expert on Biden, Trump, and the Stereotypes of Aging

    S2024 E6180 - 17m 38s

    President Biden's self-assured delivery of the State of the Union address challenged doubts about his age. Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath believes that we have been oversimplifying the way we think about age and memory. In his new book "Why We Remember,” the author shares years of his research. He discusses with Hari Sreenivasan.

  • “The Real Culture Wars” Between Democracy and Autocracy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The Real Culture Wars” Between Democracy and Autocracy

    S2024 E6179 - 18m 13s

    From Haiti to Gaza to Ukraine, the world is racked with conflict and instability. While political leaders wrangle with military and economic solutions, Suzanne Nossel argues that it’s the arts that could make the biggest difference. The CEO of Pen America joins Walter Isaacson to discuss her latest essay exploring the power of culture to shape the world order.

  • Why Alabama IVF Ruling Has Split the GOP: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Alabama IVF Ruling Has Split the GOP

    S2024 E6178 - 18m 32s

    The Alabama supreme court caused a nationwide uproar with a ruling that jeopardized access to IVF for families trying to conceive. In her recent piece "IVF and the GOP," Mona Charen, policy editor at The Bulwark news site, details the conflict between legislation and fertility treatments. She joins Michel Martin to discuss how conservatives might maintain voter support.

  • Why Some Americans Think Voting Isn’t Worth the Hassle: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Some Americans Think Voting Isn’t Worth the Hassle

    S2024 E6177 - 17m 54s

    In the U.S., a predictable "super Tuesday" is playing out – delivering the clearest sign yet of a pending Trump-Biden rematch. With all eyes now firmly set on November, there is one possibly influential voting bloc that both parties will be targeting. New York Times Magazine reporter Marcela Valdes joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the potential of the ambivalent voter in this election.

  • Is Redemption a Human Right? Tracking the Demise of Clemency: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Is Redemption a Human Right? Tracking the Demise of Clemency

    S2024 E6176 - 17m 38s

    While border politics and mass migration will be key issues in this year's presidential election, back in the 1980s candidates were all about getting tough on crime. Historian Reiko Hillyer traces the changes in America's prison systems throughout the 20th century in her new book, "A Wall Is Just a Wall." She joins Michel Martin to discuss.

  • Life in Rafah: "We Are Humans, We Deserve a Better Life": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Life in Rafah: "We Are Humans, We Deserve a Better Life"

    S2024 E6176 - 5m 57s

    The threat of an Israeli incursion into Rafah still looms large. Daiana Al-Bukhari is now a Rafah resident, having been displaced three times from her home in Gaza City. Despite internet connection problems, Al-Bukhari has kept her nearly 100,000 Instagram followers up to date. She joins the show to describe what life is like in Gaza under siege and heavy bombardment.

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