News and Public Affairs

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

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

    October 29, 2021

    S2021 E4087 - 55m 40s

    Mo Elleithee and Mark Landler analyze President’s Biden's current domestic agenda and how could it impact American diplomacy. Cardinal Blase J. Cupich weighs in on President Biden's meeting with Pope Francis. Journalist Mohanad Hashim discusses the Sudan coup. Jennifer Moss explains why the U.S. is experiencing a wave of professional resignations and a burnout epidemic.

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

    October 28, 2021

    S2021 E4086 - 55m 57s

    Democrats are at a pivotal moment in the passage of their infrastructure bill. Fossil fuel giant CEOs testified about whether they knew their products were fueling climate change. Facebook CEO outlines a new vision for the company, but experts warn it hasn’t done enough. Kim Ghattas focuses on three places that once had real hope for democracy. The supply chain crisis is crippling the U.S.

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

    October 27, 2021

    S2021 E4085 - 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.

  • October 26, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 26, 2021

    S2021 E4084 - 55m 57s

    Former top Saudi intelligence official, Saad Al-Jabri, fears he or his family may be the Saudi Crown Prince's next victims. Al-Jabri's daughter joins the show. "Passing" by acclaimed actress Rebecca Hall tells the story of mixed-race childhood friends who reunite as adults. Psychologist Doreen Dodgen-Magee has released a new book, "Restart: Designing a Healthy Post-Pandemic Life."

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

    October 22, 2021

    S2021 E4082 - 55m 44s

    Senator Joe Manchin continues to block a significant part of Biden’s climate legislation. Martin Indyk's "Master of the Game," looks at Henry Kissinger’s role in the Middle East. Washington Post columnist Max Boot blames Trump for leading the growing extremism within the Republican party. Known for her uncompromising attitudes, Rego fiercely took on fascism and explored women’s rights.

  • October 21, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 21, 2021

    S2021 E4081 - 55m 56s

    Carlos Fernando Chamorro; Abuzar Royesh; Simin Royesh; Stephanie Land

  • October 20, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 20, 2021

    S2021 E4080 - 57m 26s

    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 this weekend. Rep. Adam Schiff speaks about why he believes the January attack fundamentally weakened the U.S.

  • October 19, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 19, 2021

    S2021 E4079 - 56m 46s

    Kaiya McCullough; Yvens Rumbold; Orlando von Einsiedel; Hassan Akkad; McKay Coppins

  • October 18, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 18, 2021

    S2021 E4078 - 55m 45s

    Colin Powell has passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Jack Straw and Robert Draper join to discuss. The fall of Enron was a scandal that rocked the business world so hard that its aftershocks are still being felt 20 years later. The inaugural Earthshot Awards were held in London this weekend. Ramsey Green speaks about lessons learned after Hurricane Katrina.

  • October 14, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 14, 2021

    S2021 E4076 - 55m 55s

    The global energy crunch is hitting supply chains and consumers hard, interfering with the effort to recover from the pandemic and last year’s harsh winter. Julie Delpy aspires to change our outlook on aging with her new series "On the Verge." In Dave Grohl's memoir "The Storyteller," he charts growing up in Washington, D.C., touring as a teenager, and his friendship with the late Kurt Cobain.

  • October 13, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 13, 2021

    S2021 E4075 - 55m 56s

    Fawzia Koofi; Mary-Ellen McGroarty; Kimberle Crenshaw; Gen. Stanley McChrystal

  • October 12, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    October 12, 2021

    S2021 E4074 - 55m 12s

    Doctors Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci changed the course of history when their company BioNTech, alongside Pfizer, developed the first clinically approved Covid-19 vaccine. 'Impeachment: American Crime Story' has the full backing of Monica Lewinsky herself, who is played by actress Beanie Feldstein. In their new joint memoir "The Boys," Ron and Clint Howard celebrate their decades of brotherhood.

Extras + Features

  • The UN Gathers Evidence of Crimes Against Yazidi People: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The UN Gathers Evidence of Crimes Against Yazidi People

    S2021 E3224 - 2m 53s

    After years of violent crimes against the minority Yazidi people, a UN Security Council team has complied evidence, witness testimonies, and ISIS internal documents to bring the perpetrators to justice. Head of this team, Karim Khan, talks with Christiane to discuss what they found.

  • Tension in The Middle East After Israeli Air Strike: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tension in The Middle East After Israeli Air Strike

    S2021 E3224 - 2m 53s

    Stav Shaffir, head of the Israeli Green Party and former Member of the Knesset, and Mustafa Barghouti, secretary general of the Palestinian National Initiative discuss the crisis in the Middle East.

  • 60 Years Since the Freedom Riders. What Has Changed?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    60 Years Since the Freedom Riders. What Has Changed?

    S2021 E3223 - 18m 5s

    This week marks the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Riders, who fought to desegregate the South. At 18, Charles Person became the group's youngest member, traveling from Washington to New Orleans in 1961. In his new memoir, “Buses Are a Comin,’” he details the bravery of these men and women who were instrumental in the battle for civil rights. Michel Martin speaks with Person about his experience.

  • What's the Significance of a Collection of Dead Trees?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What's the Significance of a Collection of Dead Trees?

    S2021 E3223 - 2m 54s

    From the unique vision of artist Maya Lin comes her latest project, a sprawling collection of dead trees in New York’s Madison Square Park. At the age of 21, Lin famously won a national competition to design the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. Her recent work shows a strong environmental interest, and she joins the show from her New York studio to discuss.

  • Resistance Fighter and Holocaust Survivor Selma van de Perre: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Resistance Fighter and Holocaust Survivor Selma van de Perre

    S2021 E3223 - 2m 59s

    Selma van de Perre was just a teenager when the Nazis invaded the Netherlands. She became a resistance fighter and Holocaust survivor. Now, at nearly 99 years old, she is releasing a memoir, “My Name Is Selma”, and joined Christiane to share her incredible tale of survival.

  • Concerns of Police Brutality Spread to Venezuela: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Concerns of Police Brutality Spread to Venezuela

    S2021 E3222 - 2m 43s

    Distinguished Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Moisés Naím explains the relationship between neighboring countries, Columbia and Venezuela, and what it means when one country is in domestic peril.

  • Studies Show Capitol Rioters Were Majority White Men: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Studies Show Capitol Rioters Were Majority White Men

    S2021 E3222 - 17m 30s

    A new study on the January 6 Capitol insurrection finds that of the nearly 400 rioters arrested or charged, 93% are white and 86% are male. Professor Robert A. Pape explains why the majority of attackers were White men.

  • Was The American Pandemic Preventable With Early Warnings?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Was The American Pandemic Preventable With Early Warnings?

    S2021 E3222 - 2m 24s

    Former President Trump repeatedly claimed that no one could have seen the pandemic coming. But with COVID-19 cases dwindling more than a year later, was the pandemic avoidable had Americans heeded the early signs? Author Michael Lewis discuss this and celebrates the unsung heroes of the pandemic in his new book, "The Premonition."

  • 24 Protestors Become Victims of Columbian Police Brutality: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    24 Protestors Become Victims of Columbian Police Brutality

    S2021 E3222 - 2m 42s

    24 people have died after eight days of protest in Columbia over tax increases. Though the government says they does not condone violence, protestors have not let up after studies found over 40% of Columbians are living in poverty.

Schedule

  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Monday
    Sep 30

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Monday
    Sep 30

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Monday
    Sep 30

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Monday
    Sep 30

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Monday
    Sep 30

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Tuesday
    Oct 1

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Tuesday
    Oct 1

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Tuesday
    Oct 1

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Tuesday
    Oct 1

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Tuesday
    Oct 1

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Tuesday
    Oct 1

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Tuesday
    Oct 1

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Wednesday
    Oct 2

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Wednesday
    Oct 2

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Wednesday
    Oct 2

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Wednesday
    Oct 2

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Wednesday
    Oct 2

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Wednesday
    Oct 2

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Wednesday
    Oct 2

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
  • Image
    Amanpour and Company: TVSS: Iconic

    Amanpour and Company

    Thursday
    Oct 3

    1 Hour

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

WETA Passport

Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.

Similar Shows