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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

  • December 9, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 9, 2021

    S2021 E4116 - 55m 57s

    "The World Uyghur Congress" laid out detail and evidence to support its claims that Beijing is deliberately attempting to reduce the Uyghur population. China denies any abuse is happening against the Uyghurs. Relations with China are a top priority for the new German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz. Moderna co-founder, Dr. Noubar Afeyan is at the forefront of research in the fight against COVID-19.

  • December 8, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 8, 2021

    S2021 E4115 - 55m 30s

    Katie Roiphe and Charles Fried discuss an upcoming democracy summit in the United States. Glacier Kwong, a columnist who has been exiled from China, discusses the detainment of journalists. Bloomberg writer Claire Suddath explains the facts and figures behind the childcare crisis in the U.S.

  • December 7, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 7, 2021

    S2021 E4114 - 55m 57s

    President Biden warns President Putin not to invade Ukraine. Margaret Atwood's latest project takes a turn, with a focus on utopian ideals and how we might do better. In April, America reached a record 12-month high of 100,000 deaths by drug overdose. 200 protesters rallied outside the Department of Justice to demand prosecution of the Sackler family.

  • December 6, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 6, 2021

    S2021 E4113 - 55m 56s

    Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis explains why he's now mandating COVID-19 vaccination for all citizens of his country over 60 years old. Musicians Robert Plant and Alison Krauss discuss their new album "Raise the Roof." Director Megan Mylan reflects on her new documentary "Simple as Water" and the Syrian refugee crisis.

  • December 2, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 2, 2021

    S2021 E4111 - 55m 56s

    Women's Tennis Association CEO Steve Simon discusses the organization's decision to suspend all tournaments in China. Mohammad Marandi weighs in on the Iran nuclear talks taking place in Vienna. NYT reporter Ronen Bergman discusses a new cyber-conflict between Israel and Iran. Screenwriter Tony Kushner explains how he adapted "West Side Story." Comedian Mo Amer discusses his new Netflix special.

  • December 1, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 1, 2021

    S2021 E4110 - 55m 41s

    Credit for Omicron's early detection goes to a team of South African scientists. How effective are vaccines against Omicron? The gun manufacturing industry transformed from serving hobbyists and hunters to exerting a stranglehold on national politics. "The Dead Are Arising" sheds light on the legacy of Malcolm X. 30 endangered white rhinos were transferred as part of a conservation program.

  • November 30, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 30, 2021

    S2021 E4109 - 55m 25s

    Sen. Chris Coons discusses the war in Ethiopia. Alan Leveritt and Julia Bacha discuss the new film "Boycott." Infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist Dr. Céline Gounder analyzes the latest news on the Omicron variant.

  • November 29, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 29, 2021

    S2021 E4108 - 55m 57s

    W.H.O. says the Omicron variant poses a “very high” global risk. Representatives Elissa Slotkin and Nancy Mace were part of a bipartisan delegation that met with Taiwan’s president. "Writing With Fire" follows a fearless group of journalists from India’s most marginalized caste, the Dalits, and their fight to keep India’s only female-led news outlet operating.

  • November 24, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 24, 2021

    S2021 E4105 - 55m 55s

    Fred Pleitgen gives an update on the situation at the Russia-Ukraine border. Linda Greenhouse discusses her new book "Justice on the Brink." Rep. Jackie Speier explains why she's leaving Congress. Producer Molly Smith Metzler and actor Anika Noni Rose discuss the hit Netflix series "Maid."

  • November 25, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 25, 2021

    S2021 E4106 - 55m 57s

    Ken Burns discusses his new documentary “Muhammad Ali.” 7-time Grand Slam champion John McEnroe weighs in on this year’s tournament. Sports journalist Dave Zirin explains how football player Colin Kaepernick sparked an international social movement by kneeling during the national anthem.

  • November 19, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 19, 2021

    S2021 E4102 - 55m 56s

    Economist Betsey Stevenson discusses the Build Back Better bill and rising inflation. U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh discusses how the job market is emerging from the pandemic and what it will take to fully recover. Journalist John Pomfret discusses his latest book "From Warsaw with Love." Sian-Pierre Regis and Rebecca Danigelis discuss the new film "Duty Free."

  • November 18, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 18, 2021

    S2021 E4101 - 55m 57s

    Where is Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai? Pam Shriver & James Miles discuss her disappearance. Russian forces are massing on the eastern border of Ukraine, stoking fears of a potential military escalation. Nikki King has seen the opioid epidemic up close, and now heads national treatment programs for at-risk individuals. Actor John Cho reflects on his career and his latest project, "Cowboy Bebop."

Extras + Features

  • Why Are Incarcerated Women Fighting California's Wildfires?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Are Incarcerated Women Fighting California's Wildfires?

    S2021 E4032 - 16m 34s

    In California, wildfires continue to scorch hundreds of thousands of acres of land, all fueled by blistering temperatures. Jessica served as a firefighter on a prison program and faced down similar such blazes – yet during that time, she earned just a few dollars an hour. She joins the program alongside "Breathing Fire" author Jaime Lowe.

  • Preet Bharara on Cuomo, Trump and Jan. 6: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preet Bharara on Cuomo, Trump and Jan. 6

    S2021 E4031 - 17m 59s

    "Frightening.” That’s how Senator Dick Durbin described the testimony of former acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen. Rosen testified over the weekend about what happened at the Justice Department during the waning days of the Trump administration. Former U.S. attorney Preet Bharara says the revelations are pretty stunning, and explains why – and reacts to Governor Cuomo’s resignation.

  • An Update From Kabul: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    An Update From Kabul

    S2021 E4031 - 1m 51s

    For the latest from Kabul, we turn to correspondent Clarissa Ward, who’s reporting from the ground.

  • Lucy Walker's New Film "Bring Your Own Brigade": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lucy Walker's New Film "Bring Your Own Brigade"

    S2021 E4031 - 2m 53s

    California is battling its second largest wildfire ever, with firefighters exhausted and traumatized as they try and stop the blazes that are devastating the land and destroying homes. Oscar-nominated director Lucy Walker saw this up close when she embedded with a group of firefighters during the megafires of 2018, as she depicts in her new documentary.

  • What Two New Bills Could Mean For the American People: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Two New Bills Could Mean For the American People

    S2021 E4031 - 2m 27s

    This week a bipartisan group passed a trillion dollar bill through the Senate; hot on its heels was an additional $3.5 trillion budget blueprint. The latter, however, is a lot more partisan, and Democrats are hoping to push it through via a process known as reconciliation. Former Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp joins the program to explain what these bills would mean for the U.S.

  • Barnett Rubin and Ahmed Rashid on Afghanistan: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Barnett Rubin and Ahmed Rashid on Afghanistan

    S2021 E4031 - 2m 50s

    The Taliban have taken control of Herat, Afghanistan’s third largest city, just moments after they charged into its second largest, Kandahar, where local officials say there is ongoing fighting in the streets. It’s another day of major gains for the extremist group. Barnett Rubin and Ahmed Rashid join the program to assess the latest.

  • Norman Lear on His Career and Activism: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Norman Lear on His Career and Activism

    S2021 E4030 - 2m 55s

    Norman Lear is the legendary TV writer and producer behind sitcom hits like "All in the Family," "The Jeffersons," and "One Day at a Time." He’s also a keen social activist and is the founder of the progressive advocacy group People for the American Way. He joins the show to discuss his career and why he’s still fighting for Americans’ right to vote, alongside former NAACP president Ben Jealous.

  • Dr. Fauci on Mask Mandates and COVID-19 Case Count: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dr. Fauci on Mask Mandates and COVID-19 Case Count

    S2021 E4030 - 3m

    COVID-19 cases are at all time highs in states like Louisiana and Florida, while arguments rage about mask mandates as a new school year approaches. For a dose of sound medical advice, Christiane speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci.

  • Is America Rooted in Evil? Not According to Andrew Sullivan: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Is America Rooted in Evil? Not According to Andrew Sullivan

    S2021 E4030 - 17m 35s

    Andrew Sullivan is one of today’s most provocative social and political commentators, often critical of both left and right. His new book is a collection of his writing from 1989 to 2021. He speaks with Walter Isaacson about whether America has become too ideological in these politically charged times.

  • NY Senate Majority Leader Reacts to Cuomo Resignation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    NY Senate Majority Leader Reacts to Cuomo Resignation

    S2021 E4029 - 2m 47s

    NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo has resigned. The state’s chief executive finally bowed to the pressure to step aside after the New York attorney general released a report concluding he sexually harassed 11 women. Cuomo continues to deny he ever crossed a line, but today admitted it was best for the state if he steps aside. NY Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joins the program to weigh in.

  • Experts Discuss U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Experts Discuss U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan

    S2021 E4029 - 2m 48s

    The U.S. is almost out of Afghanistan and the Taliban is moving in with rapid speed. The fundamentalist group’s offensive is happening much faster than feared, as it claims it has now taken over its seventh provincial capital in five days. To discuss the U.S. withdrawal and the Taliban advances, NATO’s former head joins the show, alongside Pakistan’s former ambassador in D.C.

  • “The Free World: Art and Thought in the Cold War”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The Free World: Art and Thought in the Cold War”

    S2021 E4029 - 16m 37s

    The word “freedom” gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean? Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louis Menand wanted to find out, and in his new book he explores the concept of freedom and how its core value is still deeply entrenched within America’s culture. He speaks with Walter Isaacson about how freedom has been expressed in the best possible way through music, art, and literature.

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