July 25, 2024
Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris, Christiane speaks with two-time tennis Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray. French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra discusses preparing a city to host the Olympics and how sports can rise above politics. Michael Waters explores the history of transgender athletes and the Olympics in his new book "The Other Olympians.”
Episodes
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January 22, 2024
S2024 E6146 - 55m 53s
Former Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni discusses divisions within Israel. Salam Fayyad, former Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, on the crisis of Palestinian leadership. Health reporter Donald McNeil on his new book "The Wisdom of Plagues." Conservative lawyer George Conway joins Michel Martin with incisive analysis of Trump's legal woes and how they are shaping his campaign.
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January 19, 2024
S2024 E6145 - 55m 56s
Jeremy Diamond and Nada Bashir report from the Middle East. Sebastien Lai son of Chinese media tycoon Jimmy Lai, and Lai's lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher discuss the case against Sebastien's father. Yaroslav Trofimov on his new book detailing the war in Ukraine from his perspective as a Ukrainian journalist. Hannah Ritchie offers an optimistic view on combatting climate change.
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January 17, 2024
S2024 E6143 - 55m 56s
Former Saudi Intelligence Chief Prince Turki Al Faisal on the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. One of the stars of the "Barbie" movie, America Ferrera, discusses the film that captured the attention of the world this year. Former U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Matt Pottinger explains the status of US-China relations and other global threats.
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January 16, 2024
S2024 E6142 - 55m 22s
Primary season has begun in the U.S. Frank Lavin breaks down the results from Iowa and the New Hampshire primary next week. In the once peaceful land of Ecuador, a state of emergency has been declared. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa joins Christiane to discuss. Zeynep Tufekci is a columnist at The New York Times, and she joins us to reflect on Trump’s appeal at this critical moment.
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January 15, 2024
S2024 E6141 - 55m 51s
U.N. Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths speaks about the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Ukraine. Emily Y. Wu breaks down the election results from Taiwan. Sandra Hüller talks about her starring roles in two award-season contenders, "Anatomy of a Fall" and "The Zone of Interest." Astead Herndon analyses the expected results from today's Republican Iowa Caucus.
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January 12, 2024
S2024 E6140 - 55m 57s
The U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen. Ret. Col. Peter Mansoor analyzes the situation. To assess both sides of the ICJ genocide case, Israeli political scientist Dahlia Scheindlin joins the show. For more on the Middel East, former diplomat Alon Pinkas joins the show from Tel Aviv. Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, joins the show to discuss Russia-Ukraine.
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January 11, 2024
S2024 E6139 - 55m 45s
A report on the hearings that have begun in the International Court of Justice where South Africa is arguing today that Israel is committing “genocidal acts.” Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Omer Bartov discusses the claims. Former Israeli Consul General in NY Alon Pinkas on the state of the war. Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarov discusses the war in Ukraine.
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January 10, 2024
S2024 E6138 - 55m 46s
Ecuador is facing an internal armed conflict. Roberto Izurieta Conova discusses the situation. Noah Feldman on Trump's presidential immunity hearing. Yuval Abraham is an investigative journalist for Israel’s +972 Magazine, which is jointly run by Israelis and Palestinians, and discusses his reporting. Matteo Garrone and Mamadou Kouassi discuss their new film on African migration, "Io Capitano."
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January 9, 2024
S2024 E6137 - 55m 56s
Leaders from Israel's allies are in Israel asking to curb the violence in the region, Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy joins the show. As tensions escalate between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah, Sanam Vakil discusses the prospect of a wider war. Former British MP Rory Stewart weighs in on the situation in the Middle East. Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots on his new memoir “The Upcycled Self."
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January 8, 2024
S2024 E6136 - 55m 29s
Polish PM Donald Tusk is pushing for a "full mobilization of the free world" to help Ukraine. Radek Sikorski discusses. Senior political analyst John Avlon discusses Biden's campaign trip to S.C. Tony Kushner on Israel-Hamas, antisemitism and the role of art in this climate. A new documentary, "Bobi Wine: The People's President," followed the Ugandan opposition leader's campaign for five years.
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January 5, 2023
S2024 E6135 - 55m 32s
Freed Israeli hostage Doron Katz Asher shares her experience. Kim Ghattas and Colin Clarke discuss the plans outlined by Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for post-war Gaza. The Bulwark's Sarah Longwell analyzes the GOP primary landscape. As we approach the 3rd anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, researcher Robert Pape explains how political violence has become more mainstream.
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January 4, 2023
S2024 E6134 - 55m 47s
Joining the program with an update on the situation in the Middle East is Gemma Connell, the Gaza team leader for the UN humanitarian office OCHA. Yale University historian Timothy Snyder breaks down what's at stake in the global elections of 2024. Lenny Kravitz on his new song "Road to Freedom." Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna on FDA approval of the first CRISPR treatment for sickle cell disease.
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Malala Reacts to 1,000 Days Since Afghan Girls Were Banned From School
S2024 E6250 - 5m 18s
A grim milestone in Afghanistan this week as the country marks 1,000 days since girls were banned from attending secondary school. Afghanistan is once more a desperate place for women, who are seeing their rights fade away in a reality Malala Yousafzai calls “gender apartheid." Malala discusses her foundation’s announcement today of another $1.5 million pledged to keep girls’ education alive.
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This Man Lived Like the Founding Fathers For a Year. This Is What He Learned
S2024 E6250 - 18m 10s
How would you feel about reverting to the lifestyle of the late 18th century? Well, that's what author A.J. Jacobs did. He documented his experience in a new book, “The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution’s Original Meaning.” Jacobs joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss what he learned from his quest.
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NYT’s Nicholas Kristof: “Utterly Inspired” by Humanity’s Capacity for Progress
S2024 E6249 - 17m 25s
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof has spent his career reporting on death and darkness around the world — and yet, in his new memoir, Kristof says he is "chasing hope." The author speaks with Walter Isaacson about that, and the people he has met along the way who give him reason to remain optimistic.
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“Left Behind:” Why Black Voters Are Disillusioned with the Democratic Party
S2024 E6248 - 18m 10s
For Democrats, Black voters have historically been a bastion of support. But recent data warns against taking them for granted. A Pew Research Poll showed about half would prefer to replace both presidential candidates, hinting at their growing disaffection with the Democratic Party. Professor Leah Rigueur talks to Michel Martin about what’s behind it.
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NYT: Israel Launched Covert Social Media Campaign to Influence U.S. Lawmakers
S2024 E6247 - 17m 13s
In a New York Times investigation, reporter Sheera Frenkel reveals how an alleged Israeli campaign on social media attempted to alter the narrative, and influence American lawmakers, after the horrors of October 7th. Frenkel speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about this new front in the propaganda wars and its effect on American foreign policy.
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“Trippy:” How Psychedelics Can Be Used to Treat Mental Health Issues
S2024 E6246 - 18m 31s
Last week in the US, a federal advisory committee voted against using MDMA – or ecstasy – to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. It marks the first time FDA advisers have even considered a psychedelic drug for medical use. This is something Ernesto Londoño is passionate about. His new book "Trippy" draws on his own experience in the Amazon, trying to ease his depression.
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Real or Not Real? The Danger of AI-Generated Content in Elections
S2024 E6245 - 18m 38s
The power of artificial intelligence can easily be weaponized to stoke the flames of disinformation — particularly during the lead-up to the U.S. presidential election. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is worried about the spike in AI-generated campaign content. He joins the show to share how he's warning election officials to guard against fraud.
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Tom Hanks on Remembering D-Day 80 Years Later
S2024 E6244 - 4m 39s
When we think of D-Day, perhaps the most vivid imagery comes not from the newsreels of the time, but from cinema -- for example, the visceral, haunting battlefield scenes from "Saving Private Ryan." That movie’s star, Tom Hanks, is a history buff, and traveled to Normandy for the anniversary commemoration. Christiane spoke with him there about the meaning of this anniversary.
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101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Commemorates D-Day Anniversary
S2024 E6244 - 6m 3s
Today, veterans are returning to Normandy to pay tribute to their fallen comrades and ensure that the world never forgets their sacrifice. As time marches on, the number of surviving veterans grows fewer and fewer. But the voices of those few ring louder than ever. Among them is 101-year-old D-Day veteran Jake Larson, who spoke with Christiane in the Normandy American Cemetery.
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Will Trump’s Guilty Verdict Hurt Him With Women Voters? Expert Weighs In
S2024 E6243 - 17m 46s
How might Donald Trump’s recent conviction influence women in the polling booth? Debbie Walsh, Director of Rutgers University's Center for American Women and Politics, spoke with Michel Martin about what inspires women to go out and vote.
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They Were the Poster Child for the KKK; Now They Advocate for Antiracism
S2024 E6242 - 18m 10s
In a new memoir, “The Klansman’s Son," R. Derek Black writes about their upbringing and personal transformation – from a committed white supremacist since childhood to an outspoken anti-racism advocate. The author joins the show to reflect on their journey and offer insight into why people hold onto extremist beliefs.
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Inside the Situation Room: George Stephanopoulos on Presidents in Crisis
S2024 E6241 - 17m 59s
For generations, U.S. presidents in crisis have repaired to the Situation Room with their advisers. In his new book, aptly titled "The Situation Room," TV host and former White House communications director George Stephanopoulos looks at the dilemmas America’s past leaders have reckoned with in that space. He tells Walter Isaacson all about them.
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