Episodes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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
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Pfizer CEO: Omicron Vaccine Is Coming in March
S2022 E4150 - 17m 44s
In an important development in the Covid wars, Pfizer has started clinical trials of an Omicron vaccine to help address the current and future mutations of the coronavirus. CEO Albert Bourla has recently been awarded the Genesis Prize in recognition of his professional achievements and contributions to humanity. He speaks with Walter Isaacson to discuss vaccine developments and global health.
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ADL CEO: America Is Tipping From Hate to the Unthinkable
S2022 E4149 - 17m 40s
Antisemitism is on the rise globally, including right here in the U.S. Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, addresses the issue in his new book, "It Could Happen Here." He joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss how we can strike back against hate. The interview is part of Exploring Hate, our ongoing series on antisemitism, racism and extremism.
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Immunocompromised Americans' Terrifying Reality During COVID
S2022 E4148 - 16m 33s
Among the groups disproportionately affected by COVID-19 are the poor, the disabled, and the immunocompromised. Matthew Cortland is a lawyer and policy expert who has faced challenges with Crohn’s disease. Cortland joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss just how the pandemic is affecting the disabled community.
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What’s Wrong with the U.S. Senate?
S2022 E4147 - 16m 25s
An evenly divided Senate means not much is getting done in Washington. Former Republican Senator Trent Lott was majority leader in 2002 during the last 50-50 split, and he speaks with Walter Isaacson about how to break the current deadlock.
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“The Abortion I Didn’t Have”
S2022 E4146 - 17m 20s
The reality of motherhood is different for everyone. Our next guest shared her own experience in a powerfully honest New York Times Magazine article: “The Abortion I Didn’t Have.” Merritt Tierce was 19 years old when she became pregnant. She says the experience broke her, but also in many ways gave her back her life -- as she discusses with Michel Martin.
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Penélope Cruz Discusses "Parallel Mothers"
S2022 E4146 - 2m 59s
The new film "Parallel Mothers" reunites Oscar-winning actress Penélope Cruz with the much-honored director Pedro Almodóvar. The film follows two accidental mothers immersed in love, lies, deep loss, and historical memory. The film is getting rave reviews, and Cruz herself won Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival. She speaks with Christiane about the film and motherhood.
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Laura Coates on Her New Book "Just Pursuit"
S2022 E4145 - 18m 7s
Laura Coates was a trial attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department, before becoming a prosecutor as assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. In her new book "Just Pursuit," she reveals the reality of working as a Black woman within a legal system that is widely considered racist. She joins Michel Martin to discuss how the pursuit of justice can create injustice.
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Has Amazon Contributed to America’s Political Unraveling?
S2022 E4144 - 16m 19s
Amazon is the second most trusted institution in the U.S., surpassed only by the military, according to a Georgetown and NYU poll. What can the company's disproportionate influence mean for American society? In "Fulfillment," award-winning journalist Alec MacGillis examines the company’s impact on the wealth and poverty of towns and cities across the country.
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“Thousands of Civilian Deaths” — NYT on U.S. Airstrikes
S2022 E4143 - 16m 57s
America’s air war in the Middle East was advertised as the most precise campaign in history. But new investigative reporting is revealing a cacophony of errors. Flawed intelligence and imprecise targeting caused the deaths of thousands of civilians, a number that was severely underreported by the Pentagon. Azmat Khan exposes the true human toll of American airstrikes.
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Why Gerrymandering Is Inherently Racist
S2022 E4142 - 17m 45s
Manipulating district voting boundaries – also known as gerrymandering – is dividing the nation. Republicans suggest the process is “not that bad,” but in a recent Washington Post op-ed, Michael Li – one of the foremost experts on this process – calls this "a misleading narrative.” He explains why to Michel Martin.
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Could Her Father’s Life Have Been Saved?
S2022 E4141 - 18m 5s
78 year old Dale Weeks was fully vaccinated and booster, but recently passed away – not from COVID-19, but from a series of events in local hospitals that were overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases. His daughter Julie Simanski sits down with Michel Martin to share her frustrations.
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Did Facebook Contribute to Jan. 6? Whistleblower Weighs In
S2022 E4140 - 17m 11s
Critics say that Facebook was a prime tool used to spread misinformation and sow confusion in the 2020 election. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, who came forward with leaked documents, says there is evidence to prove these allegations -- as she explains to Walter Isaacson.
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