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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.

June 28, 2024

55m 26s

Veteran Democratic party strategist Simon Rosenberg and former special assistant to President Trump Marc Lotter on last night's debate. Correspondent Fred Pleitgenand New York Times reporter Farnaz Fassihi on the Iran elections. Francis S. Barry on his new book "Back Roads and Better Angels."

Episodes

  • June 13, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 13, 2022

    S2022 E4248 - 55m 14s

    Experts weigh in on today's Jan. 6 hearing. Journalist Ed Yong discusses his new book, "An Immense World." The brutality of corporate America and the malaise of the American labor market are being traced back to one businessman: former General Electric CEO Jack Welch. 42 years after its last live concert, ABBA has come back to life with "ABBA Voyage," a groundbreaking virtual concert.

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

    June 10, 2022

    S2022 E4247 - 55m 39s

    Parkland survivor Cameron Kasky discusses the March for Our Lives movement. Emma Thompson reflects on her role in the new film "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande." Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt explains how racism and antisemitism are intertwined.

  • June 9, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 9, 2022

    S2022 E4246 - 55m 40s

    The Russia-Ukraine War puts pressure on some of the newer democratic countries in the region -- notably Montenegro. A first-hand look at Rwanda's preparations for the Ukrainian refugees' arrival. "Happy Days" star Henry Winkler is still winning awards for his inimitable work -- most recently in the pitch-dark HBO comedy "Barry." Nicole Hemmer discusses the significance of the Jan. 6 hearings.

  • June 8, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 8, 2022

    S2022 E4245 - 55m 40s

    Author Dan Pfeifffer discusses his new book "Battling the Big Lie." Journalist Tina Brown discusses political turmoil in Britain and Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee. Sam Rivera, Executive Director of OnPoint NYC, discusses overdoes prevention.

  • June 7, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 7, 2022

    S2022 E4244 - 55m 31s

    President Biden excluded his counterparts from Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela from the Summit of the Americas for their human rights record, prompting a boycott from Mexico's president. Anger is rising over Moscow's withholding of global grain supplies. The results of a 10-month investigation into Jan. 6th will be presented on Thursday. Author Jonathan Martin discusses his conclusions.

  • June 6, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 6, 2022

    S2022 E4243 - 55m 6s

    Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas discusses NATO unity. 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal reflects on his tennis career. Vauhini Vara explains how her previous reporting on tech giants and their CEOs inspired her novel “The Immortal King Rao.”

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

    May 25, 2022

    S2022 E4235 - 55m 41s

    Yesterday a Texas school massacre left 19 children and two teachers dead. In the decade since the Sandy Hook massacre, there have been more than 900 shootings on school grounds. This year, there have been more mass shootings than days. James Stavridis on the current analysis on the Ukraine war. Toluse Olorunnipa on how George Floyd’s story reflects troubling and pervasive truths about America.

  • May 24, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 24, 2022

    S2022 E4234 - 55m 39s

    Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya discusses the horror of the Ukraine war. Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh discusses the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Nina Jankowicz explains why the work of the DHS' Disinformation Governance Board has been paused.

  • May 23, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 23, 2022

    S2022 E4233 - 55m 40s

    Christiane discusses China and U.S.'s relationship with diplomat Kathleen Stephens, former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea. A new HBO documentary directed by Judd Apatow offers a comprehensive look at comedy icon George Carlin's complicated life and timeless work. Ian Bremmer discusses his new book "The Power of Crisis" and looks at how we can better prepare for the global challenges ahead.

  • May 20, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 20, 2022

    S2022 E4232 - 55m 40s

    Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai tells Christiane that Afghanistan will be a "dead country" if women and girls aren't part of its future. Deborah Lyons, UN Special Envoy to Afghanistan, weighs in on the Talibanization of the country. Musicians Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris speak out about mental health awareness. DNC Chair Jaime Harrison discusses this year's midterm elections.

  • May 19, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 19, 2022

    S2022 E4231 - 55m 41s

    The future of female staffers at Afghanistan's TOLOnews is in jeopardy. A scathing analysis by SIGAR says the biggest factor in the Afghanistan government's collapse was the U.S. withdrawal of its military forces and contractors from the country. Students of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music have fled the country. Emily Oster discusses what's at stake with the baby formula shortage.

  • May 17, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 17, 2022

    S2022 E4229 - 55m 21s

    Half of Afghanistan's population faces acute food insecurity, with almost 9 million on the brink of famine. Christiane presses Deputy Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani on women’s rights -- and whether the Taliban will commit to fair elections and a more inclusive government. Activist Mahbouba Seraj speaks out for Afghan women. Domestic terrorism expert Tom O'Connor discusses the Buffalo shooting.

Extras + Features

  • “Putin Is a War Criminal" — Ukraine's Fmr. Prime Minister: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Putin Is a War Criminal" — Ukraine's Fmr. Prime Minister

    S2022 E4180 - 2m 41s

    NATO nations are working against the clock to get weapons to the Ukrainian defenders. Despite repeated promises, Russia’s so-called humanitarian corridors are non-operational, and civilians are bearing the brunt of artillery attacks on their homes, schools, shops, and hospitals. For more on this, Christiane speaks with Ukraine’s former prime minister.

  • British Gov. Criticized for Greeting Refugees with Red Tape: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    British Gov. Criticized for Greeting Refugees with Red Tape

    S2022 E4179 - 1m 47s

    The British government is being criticized for choking off the flow of refugees with red tape: Out of almost 20,000 applications, just a few hundred visas have so far been issued to Ukrainian refugees. Meanwhile, the independent Norwegian Refugee Council has announced plans to support 800,000 victims of the conflict, both inside and outside Ukraine. The organization's secretary general joins us.

  • Ukraine is the “Fight for the Future of the 21st Century”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ukraine is the “Fight for the Future of the 21st Century”

    S2022 E4179 - 17m 54s

    Vindman discusses the current conflict in Ukraine and his latest piece in Foreign Affairs Magazine, "America Must Do More to Help Ukraine Fight Russia." Vindman proposes a lend-lease program modeled on the one that provided arms and assistance to U.S. allies in Europe during WWII. He also discusses how Trump and the GOP empowered Putin, and what it is like to be sounding the alarm to no avail.

  • Women's Significant Role in the Ukrainian Resistance: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Women's Significant Role in the Ukrainian Resistance

    S2022 E4179 - 2m 45s

    On this International Women's Day Putin sought to placate Russian wives and mothers, mindful of their central role in Russian society. Historian Olesya Khromeychuk, director of the Ukrainian Institute London, lost her brother in the 2014 Russian invasion of eastern Ukraine, while Afghan activist Orzala Nemat has twice survived Taliban takeovers of her native Afghanistan. They join the program.

  • NATO Ambassador: "This Is a Very Bad News Story for Russia": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    NATO Ambassador: "This Is a Very Bad News Story for Russia"

    S2022 E4178 - 2m 38s

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting the Baltic nations -- all of them NATO members -- to reassure them, and to warn Putin that NATO is reinforcing its eastern flank. For more on this, Christiane speaks with U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith.

  • How Climate Policy Could Help in the Fight Against Putin: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Climate Policy Could Help in the Fight Against Putin

    S2022 E4178 - 17m 16s

    With oil prices at a 14-year high, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said today that the EU has to "get rid of the dependency on Russian gas, oil, and coal." Bill McKibben says responding with renewables is the way to both defeat Putin and alleviate climate change. He tells Hari Sreenivasan that now is the time to transition away from fossil fuels.

  • The Power of Art During War: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Power of Art During War

    S2022 E4178 - 2m 46s

    Andrey Kurkov is acclaimed the world over for satirical novels like "Death and the Penguin." He has put his latest novel on pause in order to speak out about what is happening to his country and his countrymen. He joins Christiane from western Ukraine.

  • Attack on a Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant Was "A Close Call": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Attack on a Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant Was "A Close Call"

    S2022 E4177 - 2m 59s

    "Stop Russian nuclear terrorism." These were the startling words of Ukrainian President Zelensky after Russian forces fired on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Ukrainian authorities say Russian forces have occupied the facility, but radiation levels so far appear normal. Rafael Grossi, head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog, says today's attack was a close call. He spoke with Christiane by phone

  • Russia Invasion of Ukraine:  “A New Iron Curtain is Falling”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Russia Invasion of Ukraine: “A New Iron Curtain is Falling”

    S2022 E4177 - 17m 25s

    President Biden must rally not only a divided America, but also the world, against Putin's aggression -- this according to Susan Glasser, a writer for The New Yorker and former Moscow bureau chief for The Washington Post. She joins Michel Martin to discuss how the U.S. President should respond to Putin's war.

  • Serena Williams on the Double Standard in Athletics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Serena Williams on the Double Standard in Athletics

    S2022 E4177 - 2m 50s

    The sports world has been rocked by Russia's war on Ukraine. Many athletes -- including tennis legend Serena Williams -- are using their platform to express despair at what's happening. Williams also spoke with Christiane about her extraordinary life and career and her younger years, chronicled in the Oscar-nominated film "King Richard."

  • Anne Applebaum: What is Putin's Version of Reality?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Anne Applebaum: What is Putin's Version of Reality?

    S2022 E4177 - 1m 55s

    What is Putin's version of reality? What would a Russian victory look like -- for Putin, for Ukraine, and for the world? Today more than ever, the Russian President seemed locked in to Orwellian logic, insisting Russia would actually benefit from unprecedented sanctions. Yet his unprovoked war has united the international community to a degree that seemed impossible just weeks ago.

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