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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.

December 20, 2024

55m 29s

Veteran political observer Norman Ornstein discusses the pending government shutdown. Executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force Mouaz Moustafa joins the show. The Atlantic staff writer Charlie Warzel on how Trump's influence is shaping the cryptocurrency arena. Award-winning director Edward Berger on his new film "Conclave."

Episodes

  • April 2, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 2, 2024

    S2024 E6197 - 55m 51s

    UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths discusses the deaths of international relief workers in Gaza. Evgenia Kara-Murza, the wife of jailed Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza on the state of Putin's Russia. Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explains his pragmatic approach to interpreting the Constitution in his new book "Reading the Constitution."

  • April 1, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 1, 2024

    S2024 E6196 - 55m 53s

    Ronen Bergman, staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, joins the show from Tel Aviv. Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha on the increasingly desperate situation in Gaza and his family’s escape. In Turkey, president Recep Erdogan has been dealt a heavy blow in recent elections. Scott McLean joins to discuss. "The Anxious Generation" author investigates the collapse of mental health in Gen Z.

  • March 29, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 29, 2024

    S2024 E6195 - 55m 53s

    Journalists Polina Ivanova and Pjotr Sauer reflect on the anniversary of the arrest of their friend, reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia. David Frum talks about the loss of his daughter and the comfort he's found in her dog, Ringo. Head of the IAEA Rafael Grossi on the nuclear status of Iran. From the archives: two fathers in the Middle East make an appeal for peace.

  • March 28, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 28, 2024

    S2024 E6194 - 55m 38s

    Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger D. Carstens discusses Israel's hostage crisis and jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich. Melissa Bell reports on the latest in Israel and Gaza. Annelle Sheline explains why she resigned in protest over the Biden Administration’s handling of the situation in the Middle East. Reporter Widlore Mérancourt on the dire conditions on the ground in Haiti.

  • March 27, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 27, 2024

    S2024 E6193 - 55m 53s

    Noah Feldman grapples with Jewish identity in the 21st century and the Jewish relationship with Israel in his new book "To Be a Jew Today." U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy discusses the anxiety and loneliness struggles he is seeing in our world today. Janti Soeripto, President of Save the Children joins the show from Rafah to describe the devastation she is seeing on the ground in Gaza.

  • March 26, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 26, 2024

    S2024 E6192 - 55m 51s

    Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director under Donald Trump, discusses the former president's legal woes and why he now opposes Trump. Actress Olivia Colman and director Thea Sharrock talk about their new comedy "Wicked Little Letters." Author Charles Duhigg explains how to better connect with others in his new book "Supercommunicators."

  • March 25, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 25, 2024

    S2024 E6191 - 55m 53s

    EU Official Josep Borrell discusses recent violence across the globe, including a terror attack in Moscow. Peter Pomerantsev discusses his new book “How to Win an Information War.” Secretary General of Doctors Without Borders, Christopher Lockyear talks about the humanitarian crisis inside Gaza from Jerusalem. Award-winning actress Regina King talks about her new Netflix film "Shirley."

  • March 22, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 22, 2024

    S2024 E6190 - 55m 43s

    Evelyn Farkas talks about the situation on the ground in Kyiv. President of the CFR Michael Froman discusses shifts in U.S. foreign policy. Almost a decade after his death, Gabriel Garcia Marquez's final novel has been published -- but not without controversy. His son joins the show. Ian McKellen is taking on the iconic role of Falstaff in a new adaptation of "Henry IV," retitled "Player Kings."

  • March 21, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 21, 2024

    S2024 E6189 - 55m 53s

    Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis discusses his attempts to drum up support for Ukraine worldwide. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency discusses Russia and Ukraine and the risk of nuclear war. Ryan Calais Cameron discusses his play "For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy.”

  • March 20, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 20, 2024

    S2024 E6188 - 55m 30s

    Israeli military action continues to devastate the civilian population in Gaza. President and CEO of the IRC David Miliband joins the show. "The Persian Version" was a breakout hit at the Sundance Festival. Director Maryam Keshavarz and actor Bijan Daneshmand join the show. Israeli Knesset member Ofer Cassif explain why, and how, he survived a recent effort to impeach him.

  • March 19, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 19, 2024

    S2024 E6187 - 55m 37s

    Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez discusses the violence and chaos happening in its neighbor, Haïti. Raghad Jaraisy and Ofer Dagan, Co-Chief Executives of Sikkuy-Aufoq discuss their group's mission to foster local diplomacy between Israeli, Arab, and Jewish citizens. Bloomberg reporter Leslie Kaufman on how climate change is impacting the US housing and insurance crisis.

  • March 18, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 18, 2024

    S2024 E6186 - 55m 53s

    Richard Haass on Putin's re-election and how the U.S. might approach its bilateral relations with Israel at a time when over 31,000 people have died in Gaza. Andrew Weissmann on his new book "The Trump Indictments" and what lies ahead as the 2024 U.S. Presidential election approaches. In his new book “2020" Eric Klinenberg examines the events of 2020 through the eyes of seven New Yorkers.

Extras + Features

  • No Early Voting, No Online Registration: Inside MS’s Voting Rights Battle: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    No Early Voting, No Online Registration: Inside MS’s Voting Rights Battle

    S2024 E7089 - 17m 57s

    With the presidential candidates now barnstorming the swing states, voter turnout will be key. As Executive Director of the Mississippi Black Women's Roundtable, Cassandra Welchlin is dedicated specifically to mobilizing Black women to exercise their right to vote. She tells Michel Martin all about it.

  • Alexander Vindman: The U.S. Will “Decide The Fate of the World” on Nov. 5th: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Alexander Vindman: The U.S. Will “Decide The Fate of the World” on Nov. 5th

    S2024 E7081 - 18m 35s

    U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Kyiv today announced nearly half a billion dollars in new military aid for the country. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman was Director for European Affairs on the U.S. National Security Council, and he also testified during Trump's impeachment case. He speaks with Walter Isaacson.

  • Controlling the Weather and Eating Pets: Expert Breaks Down Disinformation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Controlling the Weather and Eating Pets: Expert Breaks Down Disinformation

    S2024 E7080 - 18m 1s

    With the risk levels in online communication and public messaging higher than ever, the spread of disinformation online has become a real-world concern. Some 16 Republicans serving as electors for Donald Trump this year deny the 2020 result. To discuss how false information spreads, and how to combat it, Renée DiResta joins the show.

  • NYT Journalist Discusses the Killing of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    NYT Journalist Discusses the Killing of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

    S2024 E7079 - 4m 50s

    Israel has confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the October 7th attacks, when its soldiers encountered and engaged three terrorists during a routine operation in Gaza. After the clash they found a body resembling Sinwar's, analyzed the corpse's DNA and found a match with the Hamas leader. Investigative journalist Ronen Bergman discusses the news and its significance.

  • PolitiFact Founder Explains the “Epidemic of Lying” in American Politics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    PolitiFact Founder Explains the “Epidemic of Lying” in American Politics

    S2024 E7078 - 18m 12s

    As Americans gear up for the election, Bill Adair warns of an "epidemic of lying" in U.S. politics -- particularly within the Republican Party. Adair joins the show to discuss his new book "Beyond the Lie." As founder of the fact-checking website PolitiFact, Adair is well placed to account for where disinformation comes from, how it spreads and the danger it poses to democracy.

  • Ted Johnson on Trump’s Appeal to Black Men: “Hyper-Masculine and Untouchable”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ted Johnson on Trump’s Appeal to Black Men: “Hyper-Masculine and Untouchable”

    S2024 E7076 - 18m 6s

    As part of the Democrats' broader effort to secure the Black vote in November, Kamala Harris is unveiling a new economic plan to provide more opportunities for Black men. Theodore R. Johnson, a scholar of race and electoral politics, speaks about his new book, "If We Are Brave: Essays From Black Americana." In it the author engages such topics as democracy and race through first-hand accounts.

  • Gov. DeWine on Springfield Fallout: Ohio Welcomes and Needs Legal Immigrants: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gov. DeWine on Springfield Fallout: Ohio Welcomes and Needs Legal Immigrants

    S2024 E7075 - 18m 40s

    Donald Trump recently made a false claim that the Biden administration is diverting aid from those affected by hurricanes. This occurred only weeks after Trump's false accusations about Haitian immigrants in the state of Ohio during the presidential debate. The state's governor, Mike Dewine, has denied these claims and has expressed support for Haitian migrants. He joins the show to discuss.

  • Tom Nichols: Donald Trump Would Be “George Washington’s Nightmare”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tom Nichols: Donald Trump Would Be “George Washington’s Nightmare”

    S2024 E7074 - 18m 10s

    Less than a month before the U.S. election, the candidates are in the final stretch of the campaign. As the polls get tighter in critical swing states, The Atlantic has officially endorsed VP Kamala Harris for president. In his latest piece for the magazine, Tom Nichols tells readers why he believes that re-electing Donald Trump would be founding father George Washington’s worst nightmare.

  • IDF Ignored Female Soldiers’ Warnings Pre-Oct. 7. Then They Were Massacred: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    IDF Ignored Female Soldiers’ Warnings Pre-Oct. 7. Then They Were Massacred

    S2024 E7073 - 18m 4s

    One year since the Oct. 7 attack, 101 Israeli hostages are yet to be returned, including 5 female soldiers who were stationed at the Nahal Oz base near the Gaza border. Hamas killed 15 in their unit. Months before the attack, the all-female unit had reported suspicious activity by Hamas, but their warnings were ignored. In a WSJ report, Anat Peled investigates the failure. She Joins the show.

  • Connie Chung on Her Historic Career, Combating Sexism and Generation Connie: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Connie Chung on Her Historic Career, Combating Sexism and Generation Connie

    S2024 E7072 - 17m 51s

    Connie Chung was a trailblazer in the field of television news. She was the first Asian-American woman -- and among the first women -- ever to anchor a major network newscast. Chung's new memoir "Connie" tells of her adventures in breaking down the gender barrier in a male-dominated industry. Chung joins Walter Isaacson to share the story of her career.

  • Palestinian Journalist on Gaza: “There Are Situations Your Heart Can’t Take”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Palestinian Journalist on Gaza: “There Are Situations Your Heart Can’t Take”

    S2024 E7071 - 19m 13s

    Youmna ElSayed, an Al Jazeera correspondent, joined this program last year from Gaza to describe the reality of working there. Since that interview, Youmna has fled Gaza with her family. Ten months on, she joins the show to discuss how hard it was to leave, and the stories she could not bring herself to tell at the time.

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