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Amanpour and Company

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March 7, 2025

55m 47s

Former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman on what cues Donald Trump seems to be taking from Hungary in terms of foreign policy. From the archive: Co-directors Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham discuss their film “No Other Land,” which just won the Oscar for Best Documentary. Travel writer Rick Steves tells the story of his most formative trip in his new book "On the Hippie Trail."

Extras + Features

  • Chris Hayes on Trump and Why Attention is the “Most Endangered Resource”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Chris Hayes on Trump and Why Attention is the “Most Endangered Resource”

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    More and more people find paying attention a real struggle in a world dominated by distraction. Still unclear is the effect a lack of focus might have on our society and our politics. Author and journalist Chris Hayes digs into the issue in his new book "The Sirens' Call." Hayes joins the show to share what he found.

  • What Does China's DeepSeek AI Mean For U.S. National Security?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Does China's DeepSeek AI Mean For U.S. National Security?

    S2025 E7154 - 18m 15s

    The recent bombshell about China's breakthrough technology DeepSeek had an immediate and negative effect on America's tech world. DeepSeek is reportedly cheaper and faster than current U.S. technology. Trump called it a "wake-up call" for the American industry. Former top cyber security official Anne Neuberger joins the show to discuss the competition and its impact.

  • Who is Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff? A Look at Susie Wiles, First Female COS: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Who is Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff? A Look at Susie Wiles, First Female COS

    S2025 E7153 - 17m 34s

    Susie Wiles, who led Trump's presidential campaign, is now in the spotlight as the first female chief of staff in the history of the White House. Given that the position was a revolving door for four chiefs of staff in Trump's first term, our next guest believes Wiles may be "Trump's best hope." Chris Whipple, author of "The Gatekeepers," on what Wiles might learn from her predecessors.

  • From the Holocaust to Gaza: Dr. Gabor Maté on the Impact of Trauma: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    From the Holocaust to Gaza: Dr. Gabor Maté on the Impact of Trauma

    S2025 E7152 - 18m 39s

    Renowned physician, author and self-help guru Dr. Gabor Maté, a Holocaust survivor, has an intimate understanding of rebuilding, processing, and healing. He joins Michel Martin to discuss how his own life experience has informed his perspective on trauma in Israel and the Palestinian territories.

  • Trump’s Flood of Immigration Changes: What Do They Mean?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump’s Flood of Immigration Changes: What Do They Mean?

    S2025 E7151 - 18m 3s

    This weekend, Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported making over 900 arrests across the U.S. as part of President Trump’s campaign to crack down on undocumented immigrants. Jonathan Blitzer, a staff writer for The New Yorker, joins Hari Sreenivasan to break down the repercussions of Trump's executive orders.

  • Why Teens Are Checking Out of School — and How to Bring Them Back: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Teens Are Checking Out of School — and How to Bring Them Back

    S2025 E7150 - 18m 12s

    In an age of advanced artificial intelligence, climate change and conflict, authors Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop say we're not teaching children the skills they need, not only to stay engaged, but for the reality of later life. The co-authors join Michel Martin to explain some of the examples, and solutions, laid out in their new book "The Disengaged Teen."

  • What Do Trump’s Executive Orders Mean for the Country?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Do Trump’s Executive Orders Mean for the Country?

    S2025 E7149 - 18m 5s

    President Trump has now signed dozens of executive orders with the potential to dramatically change the lives of millions. These orders include America's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord and the World Health Organization. Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman speaks to Hari Sreenivasan about Trump’s first executive orders in office and whether they’ll hold up if challenged by the courts.

  • Constitutional Expert: Jan. 6 Pardons “Most Shameful” in Presidential History: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Constitutional Expert: Jan. 6 Pardons “Most Shameful” in Presidential History

    S2025 E7148 - 18m 22s

    Among those included in President Trump’s January 6th pardons is the founder of the dark web criminal marketplace Silk Road, who was serving a life sentence. Conservative lawyer Paul Rosenzweig calls this "one of the most shameful acts" ever committed by a U.S. President. Rosenzweig explains to Michel Martin how Trump's action differs from Biden's 11th-hour preemptive pardons.

  • Sen. Ron Wyden on “Progressive Change” in the New Trump Era: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sen. Ron Wyden on “Progressive Change” in the New Trump Era

    S2025 E7147 - 17m 5s

    On day one, Trump signed dozens of executive orders -- 78 of them for the purpose of rescinding Biden-era executive actions. While this is a blow to the Democrats and to Biden's legacy, Sen. Ron Wyden believes -- as the title of his new book indicates -- that "It Takes Chutzpah" to fight for progressive change. Just before Trump's inauguration, Wyden shared his thoughts on the new administration.

  • “Trump is Going to Get a Lot of Wins:” Ian Bremmer Forecasts 2025 Geopolitics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Trump is Going to Get a Lot of Wins:” Ian Bremmer Forecasts 2025 Geopolitics

    S2025 E7146 - 17m 57s

    The new year is a time of heightened geopolitical instability. According to the Eurasia Group's “Top Risks for 2025” forecast, President Trump's policies could add fuel to the fire. Ian Bremmer is president and founder of the Eurasia Group, a global political risk research and consulting firm. Bremmer joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the dangers that lie ahead.

  • “The Anti-Social Century:” Inside America’s Epidemic of Solitude: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The Anti-Social Century:” Inside America’s Epidemic of Solitude

    S2025 E7145 - 17m 59s

    Data from Murthy's department shows Americans are increasingly isolated from one another with each passing year. This phenomenon is the focus of Derek Thompson's latest piece for The Atlantic, "The Anti-Social Century." Thompson joins Michel Martin to discuss what can be done.

  • This Altadena Resident Watched His Community Go Up in Flames: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    This Altadena Resident Watched His Community Go Up in Flames

    S2025 E7144 - 18m 1s

    In California, firefighters are slowly gaining control of the wildfires that have been raging since last Tuesday. Officials say the cleanup and rehabilitation process could take from three to six months. Kevin Williams is a long-time resident of Altadena, one of the areas hardest hit by the fires. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to tell his story and the story of the diverse community residing there.

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