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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.

June 7, 2024

55m 54s

Christiane Amanpour reports on her coverage of the D-Day 80th anniversary. General CQ Brown, America's top military official discusses the legacy of D-Day and the challenges America is confronting today. Kholood Khair and Declan Walsh on the "apocalyptic" situation in Sudan. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes talks about his work to combat AI-generated campaign content.

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

  • Kherson Teacher: “I Want to Live in Ukraine. I'm Ukrainian”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Kherson Teacher: “I Want to Live in Ukraine. I'm Ukrainian”

    S2022 E4176 - 2m 14s

    Overnight, Russian forces entered the strategic port city of Kherson in the south. The city is reported now to be under Russian control. Christiane speaks with a 27-year-old teacher and resident who describes the situation in the occupied city.

  • International Criminal Court Investigating Russia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    International Criminal Court Investigating Russia

    S2022 E4176 - 2m 19s

    The International Criminal Court says it's proceeding with an investigation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with prosecutor Karim Khan saying 39 of the Court's member states had requested it. He joins the program from the Hague.

  • Fmr. Russian FM Calls on Russian Diplomats to Resign: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Fmr. Russian FM Calls on Russian Diplomats to Resign

    S2022 E4176 - 2m 49s

    There are Russians demonstrating against the war. Protests have been criminalized, and some 8,000 protesters have been detained. Journalists have been muzzled and only state-run propaganda can be aired. Andrei Kozyrev was Russia's Foreign Minister in the 1990s and he is now calling on all Russian diplomats to resign in protest.

  • Will Russia Resort to Cyber Attacks?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Will Russia Resort to Cyber Attacks?

    S2022 E4176 - 17m 1s

    Cyberspace has become a combat zone, and the U.S. Senate this week passed major cybersecurity legislation following warnings of the potential for Russian attacks. Michael Chertoff was Secretary of Homeland Security, and he speaks with Walter Isaacson about what NATO needs to do to prevent such an attack.

  • Fmr. NATO Deputy Commander on Russia and Ukraine: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Fmr. NATO Deputy Commander on Russia and Ukraine

    S2022 E4175 - 2m 56s

    For a better understanding of what is happening on the ground, Christiane speaks with General Sir Richard Shirreff, who served as NATO deputy military commander until 2014, when Putin last invaded Ukraine.

  • Serena Ventures Raises $111 Million to Invest in Diversity: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Serena Ventures Raises $111 Million to Invest in Diversity

    S2022 E4175 - 2m 51s

    Serena Williams is not ready to leave tennis or lay off smashing records just yet. But the 23-time Grand Slam champion is looking to the future for ways to effect social change off the court. She has just announced the inaugural fund for her venture capital firm, which will focus on investing in diversity.

  • Sen. Hollen: Russia's Invasion Will Be Seen as a "Failure": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sen. Hollen: Russia's Invasion Will Be Seen as a "Failure"

    S2022 E4175 - 2m 49s

    President Biden began his State of the Union speech by laying out the stakes in the Ukraine conflict for everyone, including Americans. The Ambassador was greeted by a roar of applause from both parties, a rare display of unity in Congress. To assess the speech and the American response to Russia's invasion, Christiane speaks with Senator Chris Van Hollen.

  • The UN Votes to Condemn Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The UN Votes to Condemn Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

    S2022 E4175 - 2m 45s

    In Ukraine the rule is: Stand and fight -- in defense of democracy and sovereignty. At the United Nations today, member states voted 141 to 5 to condemn Putin's invasion. Barbara Woodward is the UK's ambassador to the U.N., having previously served as ambassador to China. She joins the program from the United Nations.

  • Sheltering from Bombs in the Subway: Yaffa Reports from Kyiv: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sheltering from Bombs in the Subway: Yaffa Reports from Kyiv

    S2022 E4175 - 16m 36s

    Many civilians in Kyiv are seeking shelter in the city's subway stations. The war is taking its toll on ordinary citizens caught in the crossfire -- and, increasingly, treated as primary targets. The New Yorker's Moscow correspondent brought Michel Martin a firsthand account from a Kyiv subway station last night.

  • French Finance Minister on Economic Sanctions Against Russia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    French Finance Minister on Economic Sanctions Against Russia

    S2022 E4174 - 2m 35s

    In France, President Macron continues his effort toward a diplomatic resolution. In the meantime, the European Union and the U.S. are aggressively going after Putin’s economy. Russia's stock market has closed and as of today, the ruble is worth less than a single cent. Christiane speaks with French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire in Paris.

  • "It's Military Censorship:" Russia Shuts Down TV Rain: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "It's Military Censorship:" Russia Shuts Down TV Rain

    S2022 E4174 - 2m 49s

    What are Russians watching and reading during the crisis? Kremlin propaganda dominates the Russian media and journalists are compelled to parrot the party line. Only one independent news channel remains: TV Rain. Forced off the airwaves, the channel continues its broadcasts on YouTube. Its editor-in-chief joins the show from Moscow.

  • Ukraine's FM: "[Lavrov's] Hands Are Covered With Blood": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ukraine's FM: "[Lavrov's] Hands Are Covered With Blood"

    S2022 E4174 - 2m 22s

    A strike on a local administrative building in Kharkiv killed 10 today, and President Zelensky told the EU that at least 16 children have died in bombings. More than one-half million Ukrainians have fled the country, and the U.S. is warning that worse may be yet to come. Dmytro Kuleba is Ukraine’s Foreign Minister and he joins the show from inside the country.

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