December 3, 2025
Fmr. U.S. Amb. to NATO Julianne Smith unpacks Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's meeting with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine peace. Jeremy Diamond brings us a report on the fate of Gaza's missing. Fmr. Israeli PM Ehud Olmert discusses Israeli settler violence in the West Bank. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) shares his plan to lower healthcare costs ahead of expiring enhanced premium tax credits.
Episodes
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December 3, 2025
S2025 E8046 - 55m 45s
Fmr. U.S. Amb. to NATO Julianne Smith unpacks Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's meeting with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine peace. Jeremy Diamond brings us a report on the fate of Gaza's missing. Fmr. Israeli PM Ehud Olmert discusses Israeli settler violence in the West Bank. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) shares his plan to lower healthcare costs ahead of expiring enhanced premium tax credits.
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December 2, 2025
S2025 E8045 - 55m 51s
The Wall Street Journal's Yaroslav Trofimov discusses Steve Witkoff's meeting with President Putin. Ukrainian author Andrey Kurkov releases the third volume of his war diary. Steve Hartman discusses his project, photographing the rooms of children killed in school shootings. Father of a victim, Bryan Muehlberger, also joins. Iranian Women's Rights Activist Mahnaz Afkhami looks back on her work.
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December 1, 2025
S2025 E8044 - 55m 50s
Reporter Stephen Collinson unpacks the legality of strikes on alleged cartel vessels. Brian Winter discusses Trump's latest moves in South America. John Kerry dissects the admin.'s unconventional approach to diplomacy. Pastor Tim Johnson discusses his "Fatherless No More" initiative. Writer Andrew Rice investigates the steep decline in U.S. student achievement.
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November 27, 2025
S2025 E8042 - 55m 43s
Former U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns explains the road ahead for U.S.-China relations. Director Benny Safdie discusses his new solo film "The Smashing Machine," starring Dwayne Johnson. Author Trymaine Lee explains in his new book, "A Thousand Ways to Die," how reporting on traumatic gun violence and systemic racism takes a toll on the body and mind.
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November 26, 2025
S2025 E8041 - 55m 39s
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discusses the possibility of a peace deal for
Ukraine. Lesley Manville and Mark Strong share what it's like to take "Oedipus" to the Broadway stage. Renowned country singer Kenny Chesney bares it all in his new memoir "Heart Life Music." -
November 25, 2025
S2025 E8040 - 55m 50s
Reporter Stephen Collinson unpacks the dismissal of cases against James Comey and Letitia James. USAID's fmr. Head of Global Health and filmmaker Tom Jennings discuss their new documentary on the impact of aid cuts "Rovina's Choice." Susan Choi discusses her new book "Flashlight." Drug historian David Herzberg challenges Trump's approach to curbing fentanyl in the U.S.
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November 28, 2025
S2025 E8043 - 55m 45s
Former CNN President Tom Johnson discusses the changing media landscape and his new book “Driven.” Painter Adam Cvijanovic showcases his latest work that highlights the stories of New York’s immigrants. Historian Fara Dabhoiwala answers the question “What is free speech?” in his new book.
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November 24, 2025
S2025 E8039 - 55m 50s
Matthew Chance reports on progress towards a peace plan between Russia and Ukraine. Tymofiy Mylovanov, President of the Kyiv School of Economics, gives insight into the corruption scandal Pres. Zelensky is facing at home. LA Times' Nabih Bulos reports on Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Filmmaker Jimmy Chin follows war photographer Lynsey Addario as she navigates danger and motherhood.
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November 21, 2025
S2025 E8038 - 55m 50s
Carl Bildt and Christopher Hill reflect on the challenges of reaching the 1995 Dayton Agreement, which brought an end to brutal fighting in Bosnia. Actress Tilda Swinton talks about her journey in the arts in her new book "Ongoing." Sports journalist Joon Lee discusses the dangers of the sports world's embrace of betting and gambling.
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November 20, 2025
S2025 E8037 - 55m 45s
Journalist Nic Robertson reports on the latest from Israel as violence flares up in Gaza and the West Bank. Israeli comedian Noam Shuster-Eliassi discusses the work of pursuing peace between Israeli's and Palestinians. Journalist Jelani Cobb tackles themes ranging from police violence to populist movements in his new book "Three or More Is a Riot."
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November 19, 2025
S2025 E8036 - 55m 50s
South Africa's Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola previews the G20 summit. Fred Pleitgen speaks exclusively to Iran's former foreign minister on U.S.-Iran nuclear tensions. Rev. Alex Santora discusses Pope Leo's message for America amidst mass immigration raids. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Kolbert reflects on her career covering the Earth in her new book "Life on a Little-Known Planet."
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November 18, 2025
S2025 E8035 - 55m 50s
Professor Bernard Haykel discusses Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince MBS's visit to the White House. Steffano Pozzebon reports on the latest in rising tensions between the US and Venezuela. Former NSC official Juan Gonzalez weighs in on Venezuela. A new doc explores the killing of a Florida mother of four over a neighborhood dispute. Director Geeta Gandbhir and Pamela Dias, the victim's mother, discuss.
Extras + Features
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What Does China's DeepSeek AI Mean For U.S. National Security?
S2025 E7154 - 18m 15s
The recent bombshell about China's breakthrough technology DeepSeek had an immediate and negative effect on America's tech world. DeepSeek is reportedly cheaper and faster than current U.S. technology. Trump called it a "wake-up call" for the American industry. Former top cyber security official Anne Neuberger joins the show to discuss the competition and its impact.
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Who is Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff? A Look at Susie Wiles, First Female COS
S2025 E7153 - 17m 34s
Susie Wiles, who led Trump's presidential campaign, is now in the spotlight as the first female chief of staff in the history of the White House. Given that the position was a revolving door for four chiefs of staff in Trump's first term, our next guest believes Wiles may be "Trump's best hope." Chris Whipple, author of "The Gatekeepers," on what Wiles might learn from her predecessors.
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From the Holocaust to Gaza: Dr. Gabor Maté on the Impact of Trauma
S2025 E7152 - 18m 39s
Renowned physician, author and self-help guru Dr. Gabor Maté, a Holocaust survivor, has an intimate understanding of rebuilding, processing, and healing. He joins Michel Martin to discuss how his own life experience has informed his perspective on trauma in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
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Trump’s Flood of Immigration Changes: What Do They Mean?
S2025 E7151 - 18m 3s
This weekend, Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported making over 900 arrests across the U.S. as part of President Trump’s campaign to crack down on undocumented immigrants. Jonathan Blitzer, a staff writer for The New Yorker, joins Hari Sreenivasan to break down the repercussions of Trump's executive orders.
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Why Teens Are Checking Out of School — and How to Bring Them Back
S2025 E7150 - 18m 12s
In an age of advanced artificial intelligence, climate change and conflict, authors Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop say we're not teaching children the skills they need, not only to stay engaged, but for the reality of later life. The co-authors join Michel Martin to explain some of the examples, and solutions, laid out in their new book "The Disengaged Teen."
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What Do Trump’s Executive Orders Mean for the Country?
S2025 E7149 - 18m 5s
President Trump has now signed dozens of executive orders with the potential to dramatically change the lives of millions. These orders include America's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord and the World Health Organization. Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman speaks to Hari Sreenivasan about Trump’s first executive orders in office and whether they’ll hold up if challenged by the courts.
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Constitutional Expert: Jan. 6 Pardons “Most Shameful” in Presidential History
S2025 E7148 - 18m 22s
Among those included in President Trump’s January 6th pardons is the founder of the dark web criminal marketplace Silk Road, who was serving a life sentence. Conservative lawyer Paul Rosenzweig calls this "one of the most shameful acts" ever committed by a U.S. President. Rosenzweig explains to Michel Martin how Trump's action differs from Biden's 11th-hour preemptive pardons.
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Sen. Ron Wyden on “Progressive Change” in the New Trump Era
S2025 E7147 - 17m 5s
On day one, Trump signed dozens of executive orders -- 78 of them for the purpose of rescinding Biden-era executive actions. While this is a blow to the Democrats and to Biden's legacy, Sen. Ron Wyden believes -- as the title of his new book indicates -- that "It Takes Chutzpah" to fight for progressive change. Just before Trump's inauguration, Wyden shared his thoughts on the new administration.
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“Trump is Going to Get a Lot of Wins:” Ian Bremmer Forecasts 2025 Geopolitics
S2025 E7146 - 17m 57s
The new year is a time of heightened geopolitical instability. According to the Eurasia Group's “Top Risks for 2025” forecast, President Trump's policies could add fuel to the fire. Ian Bremmer is president and founder of the Eurasia Group, a global political risk research and consulting firm. Bremmer joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the dangers that lie ahead.
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“The Anti-Social Century:” Inside America’s Epidemic of Solitude
S2025 E7145 - 17m 59s
Data from Murthy's department shows Americans are increasingly isolated from one another with each passing year. This phenomenon is the focus of Derek Thompson's latest piece for The Atlantic, "The Anti-Social Century." Thompson joins Michel Martin to discuss what can be done.
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This Altadena Resident Watched His Community Go Up in Flames
S2025 E7144 - 18m 1s
In California, firefighters are slowly gaining control of the wildfires that have been raging since last Tuesday. Officials say the cleanup and rehabilitation process could take from three to six months. Kevin Williams is a long-time resident of Altadena, one of the areas hardest hit by the fires. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to tell his story and the story of the diverse community residing there.
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Blinken and Amanpour Discuss Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal
S2025 E7143 - 6m 3s
A ceasefire-hostage release agreement has been reached by the Israeli government and Hamas. This deal has been a long time coming for hostage families in Israel as well as for Palestinians in Gaza, who have been under assault for more than a year. Christiane discussed the breakthrough with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, asking him what exactly the ceasefire means.
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Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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