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Amanpour and Company

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.

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

  • July 20, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 20, 2022

    S2022 E5014 - 55m 42s

    Bob Ward and Marvin Reese discuss the extreme heat in Europe. Author Simon Mundy discusses his new book "Race for Tomorrow." Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O'Neill explains the state of the Irish government.

  • July 19, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 19, 2022

    S2022 E5013 - 55m 44s

    Iran remains at loggerheads with the U.S. over its nuclear program. Will Ripley joins the show from Colombo, where he spoke with Sri Lanka's acting president. One of India’s leading journalists continues to speak out against her government -- despite consistently coming under attack for her reporting. Ukrainian citizens are coming together online to read a Greek tragedy by playwright Aeschylus.

  • July 18, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 18, 2022

    S2022 E5012 - 55m 43s

    The director of the Oxford Net Zero Initiative discusses the UK's red alert warning for extreme heat. The Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine gives an update on the war. Rep. Tom Malinowski discusses the potential for a third political party in the United States. Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah discusses her new book "The Sex Lives of African Women."

  • July 15, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 15, 2022

    S2022 E5011 - 55m 37s

    Mark Leibovich's new book reveals how establishment Republicans failed to prevent Trump’s takeover. Attention turns to the suspect in Shinzo Abe's assassination and what might have motivated him. A new documentary investigates the Boy Scouts of America and some 82,000 claims of sexual abuse against the youth organization. Mary Pipher’s latest book offers insight into coping with change and trauma.

  • July 14, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 14, 2022

    S2022 E5010 - 55m 16s

    Saudi human rights activist Lina al-Hathloul discusses her crusade to free political prisoners. Sen. Raphael Warnock reflects on Jan. 6 and Georgia's Senate race. Director Yariv Mozer discusses his new documentary "The Devil's Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes."

  • July 13, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 13, 2022

    S2022 E5009 - 55m 43s

    Amid concerns about Iran, China and rising gas prices, Biden has decided a visit to Israel serves America’s interests. Do protests mark a new beginning for Sri Lanka, or will more chaos ensue? Kathleen Belew explores the evolution of right-wing extremist groups in America and their connection to Trump. Patrick Radden Keefe has compiled some of his greatest New Yorker pieces in a new collection.

  • July 12, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 12, 2022

    S2022 E5008 - 55m 33s

    Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot discusses gun violence and her candidacy for reelection. Political economist Ahilan Kadirgamar analyzes unrest in Sri Lanka. Author Ken Auletta reveals new information on Harvey Weinstein's crimes. Former RNC spokesman Tim Miller discusses his new book "Why We Did It."

  • July 11, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 11, 2022

    S2022 E5007 - 55m 43s

    Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. is Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force and the first Black officer to lead a branch of the military. He speaks with Christiane from the Pentagon. "Stranger Things" actor David Harbour speaks about fame, mental health, and what’s next for him. Activist Helen Zia discusses the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crime and why the murder of Vincent Chin in 1982 still matters today.

  • July 7, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 7, 2022

    S2022 E5005 - 55m 20s

    Experts discuss Boris Johnson's resignation and how it will impact the United Kingdom.

  • July 6, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 6, 2022

    S2022 E5004 - 55m 42s

    Experts discuss Boris Johnson and the unfolding political crisis in the United Kingdom.

  • July 5, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 5, 2022

    S2022 E5003 - 55m 42s

    Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó discusses his country's relationship with Russia. Singer and songwriter Carole King looks back on her legendary career. Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary offers her tips for navigating a recession.

  • July 4, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 4, 2022

    S2022 E5002 - 55m 40s

    Chilean Environment Minister Maisa Rojas discusses climate action in Latin America. Producer Dan Edge discusses the new Frontline series “The Power of Big Oil.” Climate justice activist Svitlana Romano explains why the war in Ukraine is an environmental disaster.

Extras + Features

  • Rep. Speier on Roe v. Wade: "I Don't Want You in My Uterus": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rep. Speier on Roe v. Wade: "I Don't Want You in My Uterus"

    S2022 E4221 - 1m 22s

    If Roe v. Wade is overturned, more women may die. This is the blunt warning from the director of the CDC, as America deals with the fallout from the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion. For California Representative Jackie Speier, abortion is a lived experienced. In 2011, she became the first member of Congress to share her abortion story on the House floor.

  • Fmr. Gov. Chris Christie on Trump’s Hold on the GOP: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Fmr. Gov. Chris Christie on Trump’s Hold on the GOP

    S2022 E4220 - 17m 29s

    Former President Donald Trump's unprecedented role in the current primaries poses a dilemma for some Republicans. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, having been in and out of Trump's orbit, is considering a run for president himself. He speaks with Walter Isaacson about trying to navigate a way forward.

  • Bill Gates: How to Prevent the Next Pandemic: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bill Gates: How to Prevent the Next Pandemic

    S2022 E4219 - 17m 24s

    Americans are being warned to be prepared for a COVID-19 summer surge, particularly across Southern states. Looking to learn from the past two years -- and plan for the future -- is Bill Gates, with his new book "How to Prevent the Next Pandemic." He tells Walter Isaacson why we should treat pandemics like fires.

  • Gloria Steinem Reacts to SCOTUS Roe v. Wade Draft: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gloria Steinem Reacts to SCOTUS Roe v. Wade Draft

    S2022 E4219 - 2m 55s

    Steinem has fought for women's rights all her life. She has been at the forefront of defending Roe v. Wade since the beginning. She sees the Supreme Court ruling as a threat not just to women, but to American democracy.

  • Conservative Activist Argues for Roe v Wade to be Overturned: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Conservative Activist Argues for Roe v Wade to be Overturned

    S2022 E4219 - 2m 3s

    A draft Supreme Court ruling overturning the Roe v. Wade abortion decision has been leaked. If accurate, women in 26 states stand to lose the right to abortion. For decades, right-wing activists have kept the fight against ‘Roe’ at the heart of America’s culture wars. Severino is the president of the Judicial Crisis Network and claims the draft ruling accomplishes many of her life's ambitions.

  • Does the U.S. Healthcare System Favor the White and Wealthy?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Does the U.S. Healthcare System Favor the White and Wealthy?

    S2022 E4218 - 17m 44s

    Americans are being warned to prepare for a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, particularly across Southern states. Dr. Thomas Fisher witnessed the pressures of the pandemic first-hand as an emergency physician. He speaks with Michel Martin about his new book --"The Emergency: A Year of Healing and Heartbreak in a Chicago E.R." -- and the state of American healthcare.

  • Rick Wilson: Gov. DeSantis Is “King of the Culture War”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rick Wilson: Gov. DeSantis Is “King of the Culture War”

    S2022 E4217 - 17m 6s

    Florida has become Ground Zero for America's culture wars. It’s the home state of Rick Wilson, a Republican strategist and vocal Trump critic. He sits down with Michel Martin to discuss what this might mean for the upcoming midterm elections.

  • How Synthetic Biology Will Revolutionize Science: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Synthetic Biology Will Revolutionize Science

    S2022 E4216 - 17m 9s

    Award-winning author and futurist Amy Webb examines the world of synthetic biology in her book "The Genesis Machine." She sits down with Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the science, its potential, and its concerns.

  • François Hollande: "Putin Isn't Frightened of War": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    François Hollande: "Putin Isn't Frightened of War"

    S2022 E4216 - 2m 51s

    France is helping to lead the EU’s opposition to the invasion of Ukraine, and President Macron’s re-election this past Sunday reinforced that commitment. Macron’s position is supported by his predecessor and former mentor, François Hollande, who has himself negotiated with Putin. In the wake of France's presidential election, Hollande spoke with Christiane in Paris.

  • How To Live In An Age of Disaster: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How To Live In An Age of Disaster

    S2022 E4215 - 16m 49s

    Juliette Kayyem, former assistant secretary for homeland security, is one of today's foremost thinkers on disaster management. Her latest book is a guide on what to do when things go wrong. She sits down with Hari Sreenivasan to discuss what we can learn from dealing with catastrophe.

  • Elon Musk, Twitter, and the “False Flag of Free Speech”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Elon Musk, Twitter, and the “False Flag of Free Speech”

    S2022 E4214 - 17m 37s

    Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has reached a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion. He says his goal is to bolster free speech on the platform. What does this mean for the future of one of the world’s most influential social media sites? Author, entrepreneur and professor Scott Galloway speaks with Hari Sreenivasan.

  • A Month "Just Trying to Survive" In Mariupol: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Month "Just Trying to Survive" In Mariupol

    S2022 E4213 - 2m 23s

    As the war in Ukraine shifts to the south and east of the country, reports from the city of Mariupol have been silenced by intense bombardment. Civilians have been forced to shelter in basements, and promises of humanitarian corridors have repeatedly been broken. Alina Beskrovna was born and raised in Mariupol and spent a month there under siege before managing to escape.

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