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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

  • December 31, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 31, 2021

    S2021 E4132 - 55m 55s

    Ava DuVernay discusses her new Netflix series “Colin in Black and White.” “The Premonition” author Michael Lewis reflects on losing his daughter to a car accident. Journalist Greg Zuckerman discusses his book “A Shot to Save the World” and the decades of research that went into the COVID-19 vaccine.

  • December 30, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 30, 2021

    S2021 E4131 - 55m 46s

    For Tarana Burke, watching #MeToo go viral wasn’t necessarily cause for celebration. Her new memoir documents all this and more and she joins the show to discuss. Peter Marki-Zay became the unexpected opposition candidate against Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban. Rep. Adam Schiff speaks about why he believes the January attack fundamentally weakened the U.S.

  • December 29, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 29, 2021

    S2021 E4130 - 55m 41s

    Director Barry Jenkins’s TV series "The Underground Railroad" tells the story of a young girl who escapes a Georgia plantation through a network of secret routes. British rapper, activist and author Akala's debut novel “The Dark Lady” is out now. Regina King and Kemp Powers discuss their new movie ““One Night in Miami…” Filmmaker and actor Justin Chon discusses his new film “Blue Bayou.”

  • December 28, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 28, 2021

    S2021 E4129 - 55m 56s

    Boris Johnson discusses efforts to reduce carbon emissions and the state of the pandemic in the UK. John Kerry discusses the progress being made at the COP26 summit. NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins discusses misinformation and vaccine hesitancy.

  • December 27, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 27, 2021

    S2021 E4128 - 55m 56s

    NBA player Enes Kanter explains why he spoke out against Xi Jinping. Arminka Helic and Christian Schmidt analyze tensions in Bosnia. Washington Post reporters Amy Gardner and Aaron Davis discuss their deep investigation into the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

  • December 24, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 24, 2021

    S2021 E4127 - 55m 56s

    Singer/songwriter Yola explains the inspiration behind her new album “Stand for Myself.” Director Peter Jackson has worked his magic on an archive of footage over 50 years old, providing a whole new view of some of The Beatles’ last recording sessions. In Dave Grohl’s memoir “The Storyteller,” he charts growing up in D.C., touring as a teenager, and his friendship with the late Kurt Cobain.

  • December 23, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 23, 2021

    S2021 E4126 - 55m 56s

    Signs of hope are appearing in the fight against Omicron, despite the surging numbers. The new documentary "PRESIDENT" follows opposition candidate Nelson Chamisa's campaign against Mnangagwa in 2018. Ted Johnson joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the deadly peril of racism threatening American democracy. Jackson Parell and Sammy Potter have completed the "Triple Crown."

  • December 22, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 22, 2021

    S2021 E4125 - 55m 56s

    Patrick Gaspard discusses the Build Back Better Act. Mary Sarotte analyzes tensions with Russia. Anne Helen Petersen and Charlie Warzel, authors of "Out Of Office," explain why working nine to five will soon become a relic of the past. Singer Darlene Love discusses her iconic song "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)."

  • December 17, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 17, 2021

    S2021 E4122 - 55m 33s

    Gabriel Escobar is President Biden’s point person on the Western Balkans, and he met with Serb leader Milorad Dodik last week. Britain is experiencing a cascade of domestic crises. Ann Patchett's "These Precious Days" is a collection that covers everything from knitting to death. Lawrence Summers reflects on record-high inflation and the pandemic economy.

  • December 16, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 16, 2021

    S2021 E4121 - 55m 56s

    Dr. Tom Frieden and Dr. Richard Horton give an update on the pandemic. NASA Acting Senior Adviser on Climate Gavin Schmidt discusses natural disasters and the climate crisis. "The Great Successor" author Anna Fifield looks back on the past decade of Kim Jon Un's rule in North Korea. Former Google insider Timnit Gebru talks whistleblowers, unions and AI bias.

  • December 15, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 15, 2021

    S2021 E4120 - 55m 46s

    As new details on the Jan. 6 insurrection emerge, former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal explains the implications for U.S. law and democracy. Tim Alberta's latest piece for The Atlantic examines how the GOP treats those who don’t fall into line. Nemat Sadat is an Afghan activist who hopes to get LGBTQ Afghans out of the country to safety. Indra Nooyi discusses her new book "My Life in Full."

  • December 10, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 10, 2021

    S2021 E4117 - 55m 44s

    U.S. Under Secretary of State Uzra Zeya analyzes day two of President Biden's virtual democracy summit. Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh explains the scientific facts behind long COVID-19. Deborah Watts, cousin of Emmett Till, reacts to the DOJ officially closing Till's case. Atlantic reporter Barton Gellman discusses his latest article, "Trump’s Next Coup Has Already Begun."

Extras + Features

  • Top Evangelical Leader On His Shocking Resignation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Top Evangelical Leader On His Shocking Resignation

    S2021 E4019 - 18m 8s

    Theologian Russell Moore is one of the most influential figures in evangelical Christianity today, but back in May he sent shockwaves through his community after resigning his leadership in the Southern Baptist Convention. A leaked letter alleging “raw racist sentiment” was one of the many damning reasons he walked away, and he speaks with Michel Martin about the Church and these troubling issues.

  • Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman on Simone Biles' Decision: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman on Simone Biles' Decision

    S2021 E4019 - 3m

    The world’s greatest gymnast, the USA’s Simone Biles, has pulled out of the Olympic team final in Tokyo. The four-time Olympic gold medalist said she has to focus on her mental health. As a former teammate, Aly Raisman knows Biles well, and the six-time Olympic medalist and former USA Gymnastics captain joins the show to reflect on Biles’ decision.

  • Commission Looks Into Jan. 6 Insurrection: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Commission Looks Into Jan. 6 Insurrection

    S2021 E4019 - 2m 29s

    Today four police officers recounted their efforts to stop the Capitol rioters on January 6. It was a day that saw lives lost and over 100 officers injured, yet many Republicans have downplayed the incident and obstructed the House investigation. To discuss the committee and how the investigation will proceed, Christiane speaks with Tom Kean about this.

  • Global Health Experts Discuss Vaccine Distribution: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Global Health Experts Discuss Vaccine Distribution

    S2021 E4018 - 2m 29s

    Despite all the promises of vaccine sharing, the rich world has used up over 80% of the global supply. This week, Africa finally starts receiving doses of Johnson & Johnson’s offering, at a time when the continent is experiencing its deadliest wave. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti and Jeremy Farrar join the program to discuss.

  • Evanston, IL Will Soon Pay Reparations to Black Residents: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Evanston, IL Will Soon Pay Reparations to Black Residents

    S2021 E4018 - 2m 31s

    Evanston, Illinois is the first state in the U.S. to make reparations available to some of its Black residents, and is now working out how best to make payouts. Robin Rue Simmons proposed the program and joins the show alongside Professor Robert Beckford who has long documented the legacy of colonialism and slavery in the UK.

  • COVID Vaccine Misinformation: Is Facebook Responsible?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    COVID Vaccine Misinformation: Is Facebook Responsible?

    S2021 E4018 - 18m 17s

    As the pandemic unfolded, the role of social media in spreading distrust, division and misinformation appeared to become increasingly indisputable. Now a new book by reporters Cecilia Kang and Sheera Frenkel reveals what they claim are Facebook’s deliberately dark strategies in the “battle for domination,” as they explain to Hari Sreenivasan.

  • A Global Education Summit to Call For Action: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Global Education Summit to Call For Action

    S2021 E4017 - 2m 50s

    In the past 18 months, millions of children have fallen out of the education system due to the pandemic, and experts warn many may never return. Next week the U.K. and Kenya are co-hosting a high-level global education summit to call for action. Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard will be taking part, and joins the show from London to talk about making up the education shortfall.

  • An Olympic Opening Ceremony Like No Other: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    An Olympic Opening Ceremony Like No Other

    S2021 E4017 - 2m 55s

    It was an Olympic opening ceremony like no other: athletes in masks marching in a mostly empty stadium. COVID-19 cases are rising in Japan, the host country, whose population remains largely unvaccinated. Olympic officials hope to shift public focus away from the public health crisis to the competition, and to creating great sporting moments for the history books. Selina Wang reports.

  • How Will Athletes Handle These Olympic Games?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Will Athletes Handle These Olympic Games?

    S2021 E4017 - 3m

    How will the athletes handle these unprecedented Olympic Games? Briana Scurry is an Olympic legend, having won two gold medals as goalkeeper for the U.S. women’s soccer team in both 1996 and 2004.

  • “Never Have I Ever” Star Poorna Jagannathan: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Never Have I Ever” Star Poorna Jagannathan

    S2021 E4017 - 16m 3s

    A recent study by UCLA shows that minority women make up just one quarter of film writers and one fifth of directors. Actress Poorna Jagannathan speaks with Aarti Shahani about her role as a tiger mom in the hit Mindy Kaling Netflix show "Never Have I Ever," and discusses why diversity is so important in this golden era of streaming.

  • “Perversion of Justice”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Perversion of Justice”

    S2021 E4016 - 2m 52s

    Julie Brown wrote series of explosive articles for the Miami Herald, which revealed how influential money manager Jeffrey Epstein was able to sexually abuse girls and young women for years – and largely escape accountability thanks to lenient prosecution and a host of enablers. She details it all, and pulls back the curtain on her reporting process, in her new book.

  • Ursula Burns: "The Rules Are Made By White Men": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ursula Burns: "The Rules Are Made By White Men"

    S2021 E4016 - 18m 2s

    As CEO of Xerox, Ursula Burns was the first Black woman to run a Fortune 500 company. Now she sits on the boards of Uber, ExxonMobil, Nestlé, and more. Her new memoir charts her incredible rise to the top, from growing up on welfare to controlling a multi-billion dollar company. Burns speaks with Walter Isaacson about getting more women and people of color into STEM.

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    Sep 30

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