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October 29, 2024

55m 44s

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert and former Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Nasser Al-Kidwa on their suggestion for a path to peace in the Middle East. Dr. Samer Attar details her experience working inside Gaza. Reporter Kristen Holmes discusses the candidates' final push in the U.S. election. George Packer of the Atlantic explores how working class voters may impact this election.

Episodes

  • 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.

  • January 5, 2023: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 5, 2023

    S2024 E6135 - 55m 32s

    Freed Israeli hostage Doron Katz Asher shares her experience. Kim Ghattas and Colin Clarke discuss the plans outlined by Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for post-war Gaza. The Bulwark's Sarah Longwell analyzes the GOP primary landscape. As we approach the 3rd anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, researcher Robert Pape explains how political violence has become more mainstream.

  • January 4, 2023: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 4, 2023

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    Joining the program with an update on the situation in the Middle East is Gemma Connell, the Gaza team leader for the UN humanitarian office OCHA. Yale University historian Timothy Snyder breaks down what's at stake in the global elections of 2024. Lenny Kravitz on his new song "Road to Freedom." Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna on FDA approval of the first CRISPR treatment for sickle cell disease.

Extras + Features

  • “At the Edge of Empire:” Communist Idealism, Disillusionment & Leaving China: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “At the Edge of Empire:” Communist Idealism, Disillusionment & Leaving China

    S2024 E7027 - 18m 21s

    China's current status was built atop decades of communist authoritarian rule, and few people have experienced this transformation as closely and personally as author Edward Wong. In his book "At the Edge of Empire," he chronicles the journey of his family and his nation through the political evolution that brought China to global ascendance.

  • What Went Wrong in the Sonya Massey Shooting? Policing Expert Explains: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Went Wrong in the Sonya Massey Shooting? Policing Expert Explains

    S2024 E7025 - 17m 53s

    The US once again has been shaken by the shooting of an unarmed Black woman by police. Last month Sonya Massey called 911 for help, only to be shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy inside her own home. Dr. Tracie Keesee, co-founder and president of the Center for Policing Equity, discussed what went wrong and what local law enforcement can do to better protect the communities they serve.

  • “I Will Not Be Silent:” Democratic Strategist on Harris’ Israel-Gaza Stance: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “I Will Not Be Silent:” Democratic Strategist on Harris’ Israel-Gaza Stance

    S2024 E7024 - 18m 14s

    Vice President Kamala Harris met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, at a time when it is not yet clear how she would manage the Israel-Gaza war if elected president. Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Democratic strategist Waleed Shahid about Harris' recent actions and how she might win over undecided voters.

  • Why Do Female Politicians Face Outsized Abuse Online? Researcher Explains: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Do Female Politicians Face Outsized Abuse Online? Researcher Explains

    S2024 E7022 - 18m 7s

    As the presidential campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are heating up, so too are the disinformation campaigns and online abuse. It’s nothing new for Harris. A 2020 report on presidential candidates found that the vast majority of attacks were directed at women. Nina Jankowicz explains that now, four years later, women -- and Harris in particular -- are still the primary targets.

  • J.D. Vance Has “No Business Speaking for Kentucky,” Says KY State Senator: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    J.D. Vance Has “No Business Speaking for Kentucky,” Says KY State Senator

    S2024 E7021 - 17m 46s

    In a recent piece for The Atlantic -- "Hillbilly Women Will Get No Help from J.D. Vance" -- Cassie Chambers Armstrong makes the point that, despite the Republican vice-presidential candidate's claim on his family's Appalachian values, his stated positions show a failure to recognize women's reality. Senator Armstrong joins the show to discuss ways in which rural women could be better supported.

  • Biden Biographer: “I Don’t Think He’s at Peace With This Decision”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Biden Biographer: “I Don’t Think He’s at Peace With This Decision”

    S2024 E7020 - 17m 16s

    Evan Osnos describes Joe Biden’s decision to leave the Oval Office as "an act of selflessness." The New Yorker writer joins the show to discuss the President’s address to the nation, his legacy, and the dynamics of the race with just over 100 days to go until election day.

  • “The Other Olympians:” Transgender Athletes in the Nazi Era: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The Other Olympians:” Transgender Athletes in the Nazi Era

    S2024 E7019 - 17m 20s

    Gender and sex in sports remains a sensitive topic. At this year’s Games, trans athletes are subject to stricter regulations than in the past. Although this seems like a recent issue, the topic goes back to the 1930s. In his new book, “The Other Olympians,” historian Michael Waters details the stories of trans athletes who competed then. He joins the show to speak about the challenges they faced.

  • Biden Out, Harris In: “This Is Exactly What the Trump Team Feared”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Biden Out, Harris In: “This Is Exactly What the Trump Team Feared”

    S2024 E7018 - 18m 7s

    Tim Alberta spent months behind the scenes of Trump's campaign, and just two weeks ago reported that they were planning for a landslide victory -- on the condition Joe Biden didn't drop out. Now that their worst fears have come true, Alberta discusses with us how the Trump campaign is shifting its approach to confront a new Democratic nominee.

  • Kristin Du Mez: Project 2025 Will Redefine Constitution in Name of Christianity: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Kristin Du Mez: Project 2025 Will Redefine Constitution in Name of Christianity

    S2024 E7017 - 18m 5s

    The political blueprint for the next Republican president, Project 2025, has drawn criticism not only from Democrats but also from Donald Trump himself. Yet the authors of the playbook include some of his closest advisors, as well as groups with Christian nationalist leanings. Historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez speaks about the rise of evangelicalism in politics and its potential impact on democracy.

  • Biden’s Personal Attorney on the President’s Historic Decision: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Biden’s Personal Attorney on the President’s Historic Decision

    S2024 E7016 - 17m 20s

    For many, Joe Biden’s historic decision was a foregone conclusion after his disastrous debate appearance last month. Central to the preparation for that debate was a member of Biden’s inner circle, his personal lawyer Bob Bauer, who took on the role of Trump in practice sessions. Bauer spoke to Walter Isaacson about his new political memoir “The Unraveling” and Biden's legacy.

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