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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.

April 22, 2024

55m 53s

Foreign policy experts Kori Schake and Nathalie Tocci weigh in on the international implications of Donald Trump's criminal trial. To mark World Earth Day, Abrahm Lustgarten discusses his new book "On The Move" about how climate change is reshaping American life. Palestinian and Ukrainian refugee Zoya El-Miari explains her complex experience as a refugee with identities in two global conflicts.

Episodes

  • February 14, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 14, 2024

    S2024 E6163 - 55m 43s

    Climate scientist Michael Mann was just awarded $1 million in a defamation lawsuit against Conservative climate deniers who accused him of faking his data. He joins the show to discuss the verdict. Kim Daniels is a member of the Vatican’s Communications Department, she is helping the Catholic Church adapt to the modern era. Author Ganesh Sitaraman pushes for AI and airline regulation.

  • February 13, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 13, 2024

    S2024 E6162 - 55m 53s

    Former Jordanian Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher discusses the war in Gaza and Jordanian King Abdullah's call for a ceasefire during his visit to the White House. Actor and producer Matt Damon talks about his new film “Kiss the Future,” which tells the story of hope through music during the siege of Sarajevo. Author Benjamin Herold explores the crumbling of the American suburbs in "Disillusioned."

  • February 12, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 12, 2024

    S2024 E6161 - 55m 30s

    Senator Angus King (I-ME) discusses the status of the contentious foreign aid bill, providing aid to Ukraine and Israel. Yael Noy spreads a message of hope and peace amid war in Israel and Gaza. Journalist Sarah Helm offers her take on Israel's offensive in Rafah. Jared Cohen looks at the post-presidencies of seven presidents and the lessons to be taken from them in his book "Life After Power."

  • February 9, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 9, 2024

    S2024 E6160 - 55m 22s

    “Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here” author Jonathan Blitzer spotlights America's migrant crisis. Historian Nina Khrushcheva joins the program to discuss Russia-Ukraine. We go back into the archives for a 2016 interview with “Spotlight” star Mark Ruffalo and director Tom McCarthy. Calvin Trillin on his new book “The Lede,” a collection of the best pieces from his illustrious career.

  • February 8, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 8, 2024

    S2024 E6159 - 55m 50s

    John Avlon breaks down the Colorado case to kick Donald Trump off the ballot. Al Gore offers an assessment of climate change. Actors Jennifer Kim, Ins Choi and Miles Mitchell star in the hit play “Kim’s Convenience,” which makes its return to London this month. Rock climber Alex Honnold and glaciologist Heïdi Sevestre recount their daring expedition to climb and study climate change in the Arctic.

  • February 7, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 7, 2024

    S2024 E6158 - 55m 42s

    Richard Haass on Hamas's ceasefire proposal and Israel's response. Former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller explains a possible pathway to victory for Ukraine. Aleema Khan, Imran Khan's sister, on how she and her family have been targeted and the future of Pakistan. The Atlantic staff writer David Graham on how the U.S.ended up with a Trump v. Biden rematch.

  • February 6, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 6, 2024

    S2024 E6157 - 55m 53s

    Democratic political strategist Simon Rosenberg discusses Trump, Biden, and the latest in the 2024 primaries. Yemeni political activist Hisham Al-Omeisy offers an analysis of the Houthi campaign and whether or not they can be deterred. Brian Klaas explores how chaos theory shapes our world, from personal circumstances to geopolitical events in his new book "Fluke."

  • February 5, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 5, 2024

    S2024 E6156 - 55m 19s

    In the midst of Finland's presidential election, the hot favorite to win, former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb, joins the show. Royal Correspondent Max Foster reports on King Charles III's cancer diagnosis. NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy on the current state of America's mission to the moon, and beyond, amid a series of setbacks. Dr. Uché Blackstock on her new book "Legacy."

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

    February 2, 2024

    S2024 E6155 - 55m 52s

    Former U.S. State Dept. Middle East Negotiator Aaron David Miller discusses the U.S. response to settler violence in the West Bank. WSJ Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov on the latest from Ukraine and the uncertain future of Ukraine’s army chief. Tina Nguyen reports from inside Trump's GOP in her new book "The MAGA Diaries." From the archive: Roger Federer joins the show.

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

    February 1, 2024

    S2024 E6154 - 55m 44s

    Mustafa Suleyman is an artificial intelligence pioneer and co-founder of the AI lab Deepmind. He joins the show to discuss his book “The Coming Wave.” Actor Jeffrey Wright on his new comedy "American Fiction." The Washington Post's National Security Columnist Max Boot on on Trump, Putin and blocked Ukraine aid.

  • January 31, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 31, 2024

    S2024 E6153 - 55m 52s

    Former Chief of Israel's Shin Bet, Ami Ayalon discusses the ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas for some sort of truce. Alicia Kearns, Chair of the U.K. Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee talks Britain's current role in the Middle East. Reverend Frederick Haynes III speaks on behalf of Black pastors across America who have united to ask President Biden to support a ceasefire in Gaza.

  • January 30, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 30, 2024

    S2024 E6152 - 55m 53s

    Former U.S. House Republican Adam Kinzinger joins the show to discuss the danger of a wider war in the Middle East. Evangelical Christians form a key part of former president Trump's base. Film director Rob Reiner explores this phenomenon in his new documentary "God & Country." Chinese dissident and renowned artist Ai Weiwei on his new graphic memoir "Zodiac."

Extras + Features

  • Knesset Member: Gaza Crisis “Could Not Happen” Without U.S.: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Knesset Member: Gaza Crisis “Could Not Happen” Without U.S.

    S2024 E6188 - 18m 19s

    Left-wing Israeli lawmaker Ofer Cassif is a passionate opponent of West Bank settlement, and of Netanyahu's handling of the war. Cassif strongly believes a political solution is needed. He joins Michel Martin to explain why, and how, he survived a recent effort to impeach him.

  • "A Failure of Humanity:" IRC CEO on Impending Famine in Gaza: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "A Failure of Humanity:" IRC CEO on Impending Famine in Gaza

    S2024 E6188 - 5m 58s

    Israeli military action continues to devastate the civilian population in Gaza. A three-day siege of Al-Shifa Hospital is in progress despite the fact that thousands are sheltering there. The bombardment is pushing Gaza towards the brink of catastrophic hunger. David Miliband is President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and joins the show.

  • Natural Disasters: US Home Insurance Risks Financial Crisis: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Natural Disasters: US Home Insurance Risks Financial Crisis

    S2024 E6187 - 16m

    Around the world, climate change is impacting the way we live. In the U.S., the housing crisis is being pushed to the brink as insurers struggle to cover homes impacted by natural disasters. Bloomberg reporter Leslie Kaufman joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss her recent reporting on this very issue.

  • 2020: A Look at the Year That Changed Everything: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    2020: A Look at the Year That Changed Everything

    S2024 E6186 - 18m 6s

    Four years ago, schools and businesses were shutting down and Covid was changing life as we know it. In his new book “2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year Everything Changed," sociologist Eric Klinenberg examines the events of 2020 through the eyes of seven New Yorkers. The NYU professor joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the tumultuous year 2020 and why we must not forget its impact.

  • Andrew Weissmann on "The Trump Indictments": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Andrew Weissmann on "The Trump Indictments"

    S2024 E6186 - 6m 10s

    Donald Trump's efforts to delay his judicial reckoning appear to be working, since it is unclear when any of the major trials will begin. Andrew Weissmann’s new book "The Trump Indictments: The Historic Charging Documents with Commentary" is a guide to Trump's legal challenges. The author joins Christiane to talk about what lies ahead with the approach of the U.S. presidential election.

  • Mass Shootings, Racism, and more: The Dangers of Habituation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mass Shootings, Racism, and more: The Dangers of Habituation

    S2024 E6185 - 17m 53s

    In his new book, “Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There," Cass R. Sunstein explores the concept of habituation, and how disrupting our well-worn routines can renew our days and reset our brains. The author, a Harvard Law professor and presidential adviser, joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the key to a happier and more fulfilled life.

  • How AI-Generated Content Is Impacting Elections: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How AI-Generated Content Is Impacting Elections

    S2024 E6184 - 18m 35s

    Deepfakes are infiltrating the 2024 election cycle. Just how will this impact voters? Misinformation experts Sam Gregory and Claire Wardle discuss what’s at stake, both politically and technologically. This conversation is part of the WNET series "Take on Fake" which analyzes fake or altered video, images and audio to debunk the viral spread of misinformation and get to the truth.

  • Bill Kristol: Trump’s “Authoritarian Vision” for a 2nd Term: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bill Kristol: Trump’s “Authoritarian Vision” for a 2nd Term

    S2024 E6183 - 16m 25s

    Both President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump have managed to clinch their party’s nominations, although Americans across the country will continue to take part in the primary process until it ends in June. As the presidential race heats up, former long-time Republican Bill Kristol warns of the dangers of a second Trump term. He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss what’s on the line.

  • Josh Tyrangiel: “Let AI Remake the Whole U.S. Government": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Josh Tyrangiel: “Let AI Remake the Whole U.S. Government"

    S2024 E6182 - 17m 44s

    Josh Tyrangiel joins Walter Isaacson to discuss his latest piece for The Washington Post: "Let AI Remake the Whole U.S. Government (and Save the Country)." The essay examines how governments can harness the power of AI to improve citizens' lives -- from SNAP benefits to mental health care for veterans.

  • Queen of Jordan on the Food Crisis in Gaza: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Queen of Jordan on the Food Crisis in Gaza

    S2024 E6181 - 6m 9s

    On Sunday, the United States and Jordan conducted another joint airdrop into northern Gaza. Jordan’s Queen Rania has been outspoken in defense of Gaza civilians. She is urging the United States and other allies of Israel to use all their leverage to end what she calls Israel’s “deliberate effort” to deprive those in need. She joins the show exclusively from King Abdullah II Air Base in Jordan.

  • Former NBA Star Rex Chapman on Addiction and Recovery: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former NBA Star Rex Chapman on Addiction and Recovery

    S2024 E6181 - 18m 12s

    NBA veteran Rex Chapman sits down with Michel Martin to discuss his new memoir, "It’s Hard for Me to Live with Me." In it, Chapman details his rise to basketball stardom and the challenges he faced along the way — debilitating anxiety and racist hostility when he engaged in an interracial relationship. Chapman also describes his road to recovery after battling opioid and gambling addictions.

  • Memory Expert on Biden, Trump, and the Stereotypes of Aging: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Memory Expert on Biden, Trump, and the Stereotypes of Aging

    S2024 E6180 - 17m 38s

    President Biden's self-assured delivery of the State of the Union address challenged doubts about his age. Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath believes that we have been oversimplifying the way we think about age and memory. In his new book "Why We Remember,” the author shares years of his research. He discusses with Hari Sreenivasan.

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    Saturday
    Apr 27

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Saturday
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    Apr 29

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    Apr 29

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    Apr 29

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    Apr 29

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 30

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 30

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 30

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 30

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 30

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 30

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Tuesday
    Apr 30

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    May 1

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    May 1

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
    May 1

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Wednesday
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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