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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.

May 3, 2024

55m 52s

Michael Schill, president of Northwestern University, discusses the protests on campuses across the country and the deal his university was able to strike. Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists on threats to press around the globe. Photographer Platon discusses his new book “The Defenders.” Sociologist Brad Wilcox explores the positives of marriage in his book "Get Married."

Episodes

  • January 24, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 24, 2024

    S2024 E6148 - 55m 43s

    Javier Villalobos, the Republican Mayor of McAllen, Texas, on why he believes the federal government is failing his community. Just before the New Hamphsire primary, Christiane got the global perspective from journalists Emily Maitlis and Mark Landler. Oscar-nominated film "The Barber of Little Rock" follows the story of Arlo Washington. Washington and filmmaker John Hoffman join the show.

  • January 23, 2023: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 23, 2023

    S2024 E6147 - 55m 51s

    Margaret Hoover and John Avlon break down the GOP race as New Hampshire holds its primary. Nicole Newnham discusses her new documentary on the work of sex educator Shere Hite and why her work is all but forgotten. Dr. Ashish Jha explains how private equity's role in healthcare is putting patients at risk, and what can be done to solve the problem.

  • January 22, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 22, 2024

    S2024 E6146 - 55m 53s

    Former Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni discusses divisions within Israel. Salam Fayyad, former Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, on the crisis of Palestinian leadership. Health reporter Donald McNeil on his new book "The Wisdom of Plagues." Conservative lawyer George Conway joins Michel Martin with incisive analysis of Trump's legal woes and how they are shaping his campaign.

  • January 19, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 19, 2024

    S2024 E6145 - 55m 56s

    Jeremy Diamond and Nada Bashir report from the Middle East. Sebastien Lai son of Chinese media tycoon Jimmy Lai, and Lai's lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher discuss the case against Sebastien's father. Yaroslav Trofimov on his new book detailing the war in Ukraine from his perspective as a Ukrainian journalist. Hannah Ritchie offers an optimistic view on combatting climate change.

  • January 17, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 17, 2024

    S2024 E6143 - 55m 56s

    Former Saudi Intelligence Chief Prince Turki Al Faisal on the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. One of the stars of the "Barbie" movie, America Ferrera, discusses the film that captured the attention of the world this year. Former U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Matt Pottinger explains the status of US-China relations and other global threats.

  • January 16, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 16, 2024

    S2024 E6142 - 55m 22s

    Primary season has begun in the U.S. Frank Lavin breaks down the results from Iowa and the New Hampshire primary next week. In the once peaceful land of Ecuador, a state of emergency has been declared. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa joins Christiane to discuss. Zeynep Tufekci is a columnist at The New York Times, and she joins us to reflect on Trump’s appeal at this critical moment.

  • January 15, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 15, 2024

    S2024 E6141 - 55m 51s

    U.N. Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths speaks about the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Ukraine. Emily Y. Wu breaks down the election results from Taiwan. Sandra Hüller talks about her starring roles in two award-season contenders, "Anatomy of a Fall" and "The Zone of Interest." Astead Herndon analyses the expected results from today's Republican Iowa Caucus.

  • January 12, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 12, 2024

    S2024 E6140 - 55m 57s

    The U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen. Ret. Col. Peter Mansoor analyzes the situation. To assess both sides of the ICJ genocide case, Israeli political scientist Dahlia Scheindlin joins the show. For more on the Middel East, former diplomat Alon Pinkas joins the show from Tel Aviv. Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, joins the show to discuss Russia-Ukraine.

  • January 11, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 11, 2024

    S2024 E6139 - 55m 45s

    A report on the hearings that have begun in the International Court of Justice where South Africa is arguing today that Israel is committing “genocidal acts.” Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Omer Bartov discusses the claims. Former Israeli Consul General in NY Alon Pinkas on the state of the war. Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarov discusses the war in Ukraine.

  • January 10, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 10, 2024

    S2024 E6138 - 55m 46s

    Ecuador is facing an internal armed conflict. Roberto Izurieta Conova discusses the situation. Noah Feldman on Trump's presidential immunity hearing. Yuval Abraham is an investigative journalist for Israel’s +972 Magazine, which is jointly run by Israelis and Palestinians, and discusses his reporting. Matteo Garrone and Mamadou Kouassi discuss their new film on African migration, "Io Capitano."

  • January 9, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 9, 2024

    S2024 E6137 - 55m 56s

    Leaders from Israel's allies are in Israel asking to curb the violence in the region, Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy joins the show. As tensions escalate between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah, Sanam Vakil discusses the prospect of a wider war. Former British MP Rory Stewart weighs in on the situation in the Middle East. Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots on his new memoir “The Upcycled Self."

  • January 8, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 8, 2024

    S2024 E6136 - 55m 29s

    Polish PM Donald Tusk is pushing for a "full mobilization of the free world" to help Ukraine. Radek Sikorski discusses. Senior political analyst John Avlon discusses Biden's campaign trip to S.C. Tony Kushner on Israel-Hamas, antisemitism and the role of art in this climate. A new documentary, "Bobi Wine: The People's President," followed the Ugandan opposition leader's campaign for five years.

Extras + Features

  • Natural Disasters: US Home Insurance Risks Financial Crisis: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Natural Disasters: US Home Insurance Risks Financial Crisis

    S2024 E6187 - 16m

    Around the world, climate change is impacting the way we live. In the U.S., the housing crisis is being pushed to the brink as insurers struggle to cover homes impacted by natural disasters. Bloomberg reporter Leslie Kaufman joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss her recent reporting on this very issue.

  • 2020: A Look at the Year That Changed Everything: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    2020: A Look at the Year That Changed Everything

    S2024 E6186 - 18m 6s

    Four years ago, schools and businesses were shutting down and Covid was changing life as we know it. In his new book “2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year Everything Changed," sociologist Eric Klinenberg examines the events of 2020 through the eyes of seven New Yorkers. The NYU professor joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the tumultuous year 2020 and why we must not forget its impact.

  • Andrew Weissmann on "The Trump Indictments": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Andrew Weissmann on "The Trump Indictments"

    S2024 E6186 - 6m 10s

    Donald Trump's efforts to delay his judicial reckoning appear to be working, since it is unclear when any of the major trials will begin. Andrew Weissmann’s new book "The Trump Indictments: The Historic Charging Documents with Commentary" is a guide to Trump's legal challenges. The author joins Christiane to talk about what lies ahead with the approach of the U.S. presidential election.

  • Mass Shootings, Racism, and more: The Dangers of Habituation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mass Shootings, Racism, and more: The Dangers of Habituation

    S2024 E6185 - 17m 53s

    In his new book, “Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There," Cass R. Sunstein explores the concept of habituation, and how disrupting our well-worn routines can renew our days and reset our brains. The author, a Harvard Law professor and presidential adviser, joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the key to a happier and more fulfilled life.

  • How AI-Generated Content Is Impacting Elections: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How AI-Generated Content Is Impacting Elections

    S2024 E6184 - 18m 35s

    Deepfakes are infiltrating the 2024 election cycle. Just how will this impact voters? Misinformation experts Sam Gregory and Claire Wardle discuss what’s at stake, both politically and technologically. This conversation is part of the WNET series "Take on Fake" which analyzes fake or altered video, images and audio to debunk the viral spread of misinformation and get to the truth.

  • Bill Kristol: Trump’s “Authoritarian Vision” for a 2nd Term: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bill Kristol: Trump’s “Authoritarian Vision” for a 2nd Term

    S2024 E6183 - 16m 25s

    Both President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump have managed to clinch their party’s nominations, although Americans across the country will continue to take part in the primary process until it ends in June. As the presidential race heats up, former long-time Republican Bill Kristol warns of the dangers of a second Trump term. He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss what’s on the line.

  • Josh Tyrangiel: “Let AI Remake the Whole U.S. Government": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Josh Tyrangiel: “Let AI Remake the Whole U.S. Government"

    S2024 E6182 - 17m 44s

    Josh Tyrangiel joins Walter Isaacson to discuss his latest piece for The Washington Post: "Let AI Remake the Whole U.S. Government (and Save the Country)." The essay examines how governments can harness the power of AI to improve citizens' lives -- from SNAP benefits to mental health care for veterans.

  • Former NBA Star Rex Chapman on Addiction and Recovery: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former NBA Star Rex Chapman on Addiction and Recovery

    S2024 E6181 - 18m 12s

    NBA veteran Rex Chapman sits down with Michel Martin to discuss his new memoir, "It’s Hard for Me to Live with Me." In it, Chapman details his rise to basketball stardom and the challenges he faced along the way — debilitating anxiety and racist hostility when he engaged in an interracial relationship. Chapman also describes his road to recovery after battling opioid and gambling addictions.

  • Queen of Jordan on the Food Crisis in Gaza: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Queen of Jordan on the Food Crisis in Gaza

    S2024 E6181 - 6m 9s

    On Sunday, the United States and Jordan conducted another joint airdrop into northern Gaza. Jordan’s Queen Rania has been outspoken in defense of Gaza civilians. She is urging the United States and other allies of Israel to use all their leverage to end what she calls Israel’s “deliberate effort” to deprive those in need. She joins the show exclusively from King Abdullah II Air Base in Jordan.

  • Memory Expert on Biden, Trump, and the Stereotypes of Aging: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Memory Expert on Biden, Trump, and the Stereotypes of Aging

    S2024 E6180 - 17m 38s

    President Biden's self-assured delivery of the State of the Union address challenged doubts about his age. Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath believes that we have been oversimplifying the way we think about age and memory. In his new book "Why We Remember,” the author shares years of his research. He discusses with Hari Sreenivasan.

  • “The Real Culture Wars” Between Democracy and Autocracy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The Real Culture Wars” Between Democracy and Autocracy

    S2024 E6179 - 18m 13s

    From Haiti to Gaza to Ukraine, the world is racked with conflict and instability. While political leaders wrangle with military and economic solutions, Suzanne Nossel argues that it’s the arts that could make the biggest difference. The CEO of Pen America joins Walter Isaacson to discuss her latest essay exploring the power of culture to shape the world order.

  • Why Alabama IVF Ruling Has Split the GOP: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Alabama IVF Ruling Has Split the GOP

    S2024 E6178 - 18m 32s

    The Alabama supreme court caused a nationwide uproar with a ruling that jeopardized access to IVF for families trying to conceive. In her recent piece "IVF and the GOP," Mona Charen, policy editor at The Bulwark news site, details the conflict between legislation and fertility treatments. She joins Michel Martin to discuss how conservatives might maintain voter support.

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    May 6

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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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    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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    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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