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.”
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January 3, 2023
S2024 E6133 - 55m 44s
An airstrike in Beirut killed a senior Hamas leader. Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib joins the program. Dmytro Kuleba Ukrainian Foreign Minister analyzes the situation in Ukraine, which has been coming under heavy missile strikes from Russia. Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan discuss their new podcast “Legacy.” Grammy award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens talks about her new album.
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January 2, 2024
S2024 E6132 - 55m 34s
Nimrod Novik is a fellow with the Israel Policy Forum and joins the show to discuss Israel-Hamas. To assess the economic outlook for 2024, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, joins the show. Jennifer Benz & Mariana Meza Hernandez from NORC at the University of Chicago discuss their op-ed "Actually, people don't hate the media as much as you think."
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January 1, 2024
S2024 E6131 - 55m 59s
An exclusive report from Iran's Evin Prison. Gloria Brown-Marshall discusses United States Supreme Court's return to the bench this week amid its various scandals. Heather Cox Richardson talks about her new book "Democracy Awakening." Music legend Herb Alpert joins to discuss his new album called "Wish Upon a Star."
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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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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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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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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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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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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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