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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.

September 13, 2024

55m 47s

Kholood Khair, a Sudanese journalist, joins the show to shed light on what some call a forgotten crisis in Sudan. Cindy McCain, Director of the World Food Programme, describes the hardship that has spread across Sudan since the outbreak of war. Saad Mohseni on his memoir and the struggle for a free and independent press in Afghanistan. Jerusalem Demsas on the housing crisis in America.

Episodes

  • May 16, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 16, 2022

    S2022 E4228 - 55m 40s

    The Taliban's deputy leader joins Christiane for his first-ever interview with a western news organization. Laurel Miller and Margot Wallström discuss the Taliban's treatment of women and girls. David Gergen, author of "Hearts Touched With Fire," explains why the torch of leadership must now be passed to the next generation.

  • May 11, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 11, 2022

    S2022 E4225 - 55m 8s

    The U.S. Senate votes today on a measure that would codify Roe v. Wade, guaranteeing a woman’s right to abortion. Kolbi-Molinas recently argued a case on abortion rights before the Supreme Court and joins the show. The new French film "Happening" takes a hard look at the realities -- and risks -- of life before legalized abortion. Rick Hasen discusses the disinformation that is poisoning politics.

  • May 10, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 10, 2022

    S2022 E4224 - 55m 38s

    U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry discusses his efforts to accelerate the transition to renewable energy in the U.S. Russia Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore discusses the war in Ukraine. Mental health journalist Judith Warner explains what's fueling the mental health crisis among children.

  • May 9, 2022.: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 9, 2022.

    S2022 E4223 - 55m 40s

    Former Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Kozyrev offers unique insight into the Kremlin leadership. Ben Hodges, former Commander of American forces in Europe analyzes the balance of power on the battlefield in Ukraine. Eliyahu Stern, Professor of Modern Jewish History at Yale, explains how right wing parties are exploiting a new definition of antisemitism.

  • May 6, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 6, 2022

    S2022 E4222 - 55m 41s

    The Philippines is bracing for an important presidential election. Richard Heydarian discusses what a return of the Marcos Dynasty could mean. Many fear the overturning of Roe v. Wade would disproportionately impact minority communities. Farai Chideya weighs in. Zain Asher's new book tells the story of how her mother struggled for survival and pushed her children to achieve.

  • May 5, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 5, 2022

    S2022 E4221 - 55m 34s

    For CA Rep. Jackie Speier, abortion is a lived experienced. In 2011, she became the first member of Congress to share her abortion story on the House floor. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the president emerita of Brooklyn Academy of Music, and explains how BAM became a global performing arts powerhouse in her new memoir. The likely demise of Roe v. Wade has galvanized America’s evangelicals.

  • May 4, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 4, 2022

    S2022 E4220 - 55m 30s

    Former anti-abortion activist Frank Schaeffer weighs in on the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe v. Wade. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie discusses the state of politics in the U.S. Author John Avlon offers insight into upcoming midterm elections.

  • April 29, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 29, 2022

    S2022 E4217 - 55m 40s

    Russian investigative journalist Andrei Soldatov has been observing Russia’s failures -- and the blame game that follows in the Kremlin. In his latest book, "The Infodemic," Joel Simon takes a deep dive into what he calls the modern brand of censorship. Economist Darrick Hamilton discusses his idea for so-called “baby bonds.” Florida has become Ground Zero for America's culture wars.

  • April 28, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 28, 2022

    S2022 E4216 - 55m 40s

    Ivo Daalder and Evelyn Farkas discuss President Biden's Ukraine war strategy. Former French President François Hollande reflect's on France's recent election. Author Amy Webb discusses her new book "The Genesis Machine."

  • April 26, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 26, 2022

    S2022 E4214 - 55m 39s

    Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow discusses a viral speech she gave in defense of the LGBT community. Heather O'Neill, Cynde Strand and Maria Fleet discuss the new documentary "No Orindary Life." Scott Galloway weighs in on Elon Musk's Twitter buyout.

  • April 25, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 25, 2022

    S2022 E4213 - 55m 39s

    Macron is the first French president in two decades to win re-election, comfortably beating his hard-right challenger Marine Le Pen in the second round this weekend. Alina Beskrovna was born and raised in Mariupol and spent a month there under siege before managing to escape. Ronan Farrow recently investigated the commercial spyware industry and its implications for democracies around the world.

  • April 22, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 22, 2022

    S2022 E4212 - 55m 40s

    Chilean Environment Minister Maisa Rojas discusses climate action in Latin America. Producer Dan Edge discusses the new Frontline series "The Power of Big Oil." Climate justice activist Svitlana Romano explains why the war in Ukraine is an environmental disaster.

Extras + Features

  • Can a U.S.-Led World Order Survive After Ukraine ?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Can a U.S.-Led World Order Survive After Ukraine ?

    S2022 E4187 - 2m 31s

    Whether Putin wins or loses, it’s clear there’s no returning to the status quo ante. What will emerge from this crisis in the center of Europe? The fate of democracy is at stake. What can a new world order look like? Scholar and author Francis Fukuyama joins the show to discuss whether the U.S.-led world order can survive -- and whether America has the moral authority and the will to lead.

  • Victor Gao: "China's on the Side of Peace": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Victor Gao: "China's on the Side of Peace"

    S2022 E4187 - 2m 43s

    Should Putin succeed in shredding the world order, will strongman politics rise from the ruins? And if so, will leadership come from Russia, China, or both? To discuss, Christiane speaks with Victor Gao in Beijing.

  • Is the U.S. Doing Enough in Ukraine? Sen. Kaine Weighs In: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Is the U.S. Doing Enough in Ukraine? Sen. Kaine Weighs In

    S2022 E4186 - 18m 15s

    Yesterday President Biden announced hundreds of millions of dollars in new security aid for Ukraine, along with thousands of new missile systems. But will it be enough? Senator Tim Kaine is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, and he speaks with Michel Martin about what Congress plans to do if Russia escalates its war.

  • Canadian Defense Minister Discusses Mariupol Bombing: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Canadian Defense Minister Discusses Mariupol Bombing

    S2022 E4186 - 2m 3s

    In Brussels, NATO defense ministers met today to seek a way of ending the war and putting a stop to Russia's aggression. Canadian defense minister Anita Anand met with her U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin in preparation for next week’s NATO summit, which President Biden and the other alliance leaders will attend.

  • Viktor Yushchenko: "The Pres. Putin I Used To Know" Is Gone: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Viktor Yushchenko: "The Pres. Putin I Used To Know" Is Gone

    S2022 E4186 - 2m 2s

    As President of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko started turning his nation's interests westward, responding to the people’s demands for closer ties with the West. Yushchenko believes, even now, that NATO should have welcomed Ukraine to the organization when he asked for membership back in 2008. He joins the show from Ukraine to discuss.

  • Investing in Russia: "Get Out Now. It is Blood Money.": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Investing in Russia: "Get Out Now. It is Blood Money."

    S2022 E4185 - 2m 39s

    Australian mining titan Andrew Forrest says the time to stop buying Russian oil and gas is now. He’s also pulled back from his renewable energy interests in the country, saying any profits to be made there would be blood money.

  • Julia Ioffe: Why Ukraine Invasion Is Europe’s 9/11: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Julia Ioffe: Why Ukraine Invasion Is Europe’s 9/11

    S2022 E4185 - 17m 46s

    As efforts continue to find a diplomatic solution for the war in Ukraine, the majority of Russians reportedly support Putin’s plan. Russian-born American journalist Julia Ioffe is a founding partner at Puck News and speaks with Walter Isaacson about the future of Russia.

  • Rep. Moulton on Ukraine War: "We Need to Move More Quickly": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rep. Moulton on Ukraine War: "We Need to Move More Quickly"

    S2022 E4185 - 2m 55s

    In an urgent address before Congress, Ukraine’s President Zelensky made a plea for help, directed to an American audience. Seth Moulton joined the Marines just months before 9/11, served four tours in Iraq, and now serves in Congress. He was at the Capitol for Zelensky’s speech, and joins the show from Capitol Hill.

  • Russian TV Protester: It Was "Impossible to Stay Silent": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Russian TV Protester: It Was "Impossible to Stay Silent"

    S2022 E4185 - 2m 51s

    "It was simply impossible to stay silent.” This is the reason given by an editor for Russian state TV for risking everything to speak out against Vladimir Putin’s war. Marina Ovsyannikova's defiance was cheered around the world as an act of bravery, punching a small but important six-second hole in the relentless flood of propaganda being broadcast to the Russian people.

  • Marie Yovanovitch: “This Is a War of Extermination": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Marie Yovanovitch: “This Is a War of Extermination"

    S2022 E4184 - 2m

    Marie Yovanovitch has been at the center of the American-Ukrainian relationship for years. Having served as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, she then became a household name as a witness during President Trump’s first impeachment trial. It was an experience she details in her new memoir, "Lessons from the Edge."

  • Who Does Putin Trust? Russian Journalist Discusses: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Who Does Putin Trust? Russian Journalist Discusses

    S2022 E4184 - 2m 57s

    As Russia’s war on Ukraine grinds on, Moscow keeps the Russian people behind a propaganda wall. This wall was breached just fleetingly last night when an editor of Russia state TV news dashed onto the set, carrying a protest sign. Journalist Mikhail Zygar knows all too well what it’s like to go up against the Kremlin propaganda machine and joins the show to discuss.

  • The New Yorker’s David Remnick: Is Putinism Doomed?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The New Yorker’s David Remnick: Is Putinism Doomed?

    S2022 E4184 - 17m 31s

    As a young KGB officer, Vladimir Putin took the collapse of the Soviet Union as a personal humiliation, and has repeatedly expressed his desire to redeem what he sees as lost glory. Pulitzer Prize-winning author and editor of The New Yorker David Remnick joins Walter Isaacson to discuss Putin’s past.

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