Name: Amanpour and Company: April 30, 2025
Uploaded: 2025-05-01T13:08:30+00:00
Duration: 3347 s
Description: David J. Bier, Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato institute, evaluates Trump's immigration policies. Siamak Namazi, Morad Tahbaz and Emad Shargi join the program for their first joint interview since their release from Iranian Prison. Presidential historian Timothy Naftali places the fist 100 days of Trump's presidency in context.

April 30, 2025

55m 47s

David J. Bier, Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato institute, evaluates Trump's immigration policies. Siamak Namazi, Morad Tahbaz and Emad Shargi join the program for their first joint interview since their release from Iranian Prison. Presidential historian Timothy Naftali places the fist 100 days of Trump's presidency in context.

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February 21, 2025

S2025 E7170 - 55m 47s

New York Times opinion columnist Masha Gessen on Trump's disruptive foreign policy and the limits of executive power. Christiane speaks with European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi onstage at the Munich Security Conference. Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT) on the consequences of the Trump administration's budget cuts to the Department of Education.
February 20, 2025

S2025 E7169 - 55m 47s

Former Russian Diplomat Boris Bondarev, outspoken critic of Putin, discusses the developments in Russia-U.S. talks. Sen. Elissa Slotkin on Elon Musk's cuts through U.S. government. Law professor Bernadette Atuahene on her new book "Plundered," which explores what she calls the systemic bigotry in America's tax system.
February 18, 2025

S2025 E7167 - 55m 47s

Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh joins the show from Kyiv to discuss the latest in U.S.-Russia peace talks. Andrea Kendall Taylor, former CIA analyst, further explains the potential outcomes. Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa discusses the fragile ceasefire still holding between Israel and Hamas. Loretta Ross explores how to work with those you disagree with in her book "Calling In."
February 17, 2025

S2025 E7166 - 55m 47s

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discusses the upcoming talks on ending the war in Ukraine, which Ukraine has been left out of. Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) offers his take on where all this is headed. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the alliance's reaction to these developments. Bill Gates shares stories from his childhood that shaped him in his new book "Source Code."
February 14, 2025

S2025 E7165 - 55m 47s

What are Pres. Trump's intentions with regard to Iran? Experts Vali Nasr and Elliott Abrams join the show to discuss. Actress Fernanda Torres and director Walter Salles on their Oscar-nominated film "I'm Still Here." Dr. Dhruv Khullar on the dangers of ultra-processed food.
February 13, 2025

S2025 E7164 - 55m 46s

Thandiwe Mhlambi is part of a program that reduces the risk of HIV among girls, she discusses how the freeze of USAID is impacting her work. Former Deputy Administrator of USAID James Kunder further explains the consequences. Former U.S. Trade Rep. under Donald Trump, Robert Lighthizer, makes the case for the President's tariffs. Joe Wright discusses his new series "Mussolini: Son of the Century."
February 12, 2025

S2025 E7163 - 55m 47s

Richard Haass, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, on Russia-Ukraine and the new world order. Jeremy Strong discusses his Oscar-nominated role in "The Apprentice." Parkland shooting survivor Sam Fuentes and director Kim A. Snyder on their Oscar-nominated documentary "Death by Numbers."
February 11, 2025

S2025 E7162 - 55m 46s

Jerusalem Correspondent Jeremy Diamond reports on the fraginility of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and Trump's plans for the region. The Arab League's Hossam Zaki adds his perspective on the conflict. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel discusses Trump's attempt to cut NIH funding. Law professor Noah Feldman explains the lawsuits against Trump's EOs. Mohammad Rasoulof on his film "The Seed of the Sacred Fig."
February 10, 2025

S2025 E7161 - 55m 47s

Democratic Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear on the potential impacts of Trump's tariffs at home. Journalist Shiori Ito on her Oscar-nominated documentary "Black Box Diaries." “The Tech Coup” author Marietje Schaake on the Silicon Valley's grip on Washington and what it might mean for American democracy.
February 7, 2024

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Former Trump State Department appointee Matthew Bartlett discusses the dismantling of USAID. Mikey Madison talks about her Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her role in "Anora." Jonathan Chait, staff writer for The Atlantic, says that we are experiencing a Constitutional crisis at the hands of Elon Musk and DOGE.
February 6, 2025

S2025 E7159 - 55m 47s

U.N. Relief Chief Tom Fletcher reacts to Trump's proposal to clear out Gaza and take it over. Rutgers University professor Jennifer Mittelstadt argues that the American sovereigntist movement is central to much of Trump's decision-making. Constitutional law expert Gillian Metzger on the legality of Trump's executive actions.
February 5, 2025

S2025 E7158 - 55m 15s

Mustafa Barghouti, president of the Palestinian National Initiative reacts to Donald Trump's proposal that America take over Gaza. Former Saudi ambassador to the U.S. Prince Turki Al Faisal offers his country's perspective. Daniel Levy, president of the U.S./Middle East Project helps explain America's objectives in the Middle East. Defense attorney Heather Shaner on representing Jan 6 offenders.

Is Your Diet Making You Sick? The Hidden Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods

S2025 E7165 - 17m 21s

Dhruv Khullar is a physician and contributing writer for The New Yorker, and he's been investigating the dangers of ultra-processed food in our diets. He joins the show to talk about his findings.
Amb. Robert Lighthizer: The Architect of Trump’s Tariff Plan

S2025 E7164 - 18m 13s

More and more of President Trump's tariffs are taking effect by the day. One man has more insight into this policy and its ideas than most: Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, who served as U.S. Trade Representative in the first Trump administration and is considered the architect of the President's tariff policy. He joins the show to discuss tariffs and trade wars.
“Death by Numbers:” Parkland Shooting Survivor’s Journey to Empowerment

S2025 E7163 - 18m 32s

This week marks seven years since the Parkland School shooting, when 17 students and staff were shot to death by a former student. The incident ignited a wave of protests and bipartisan legislation. It also is the subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary "Death by Numbers," which looks at the journey of shooting survivor Sam Fuentes. Fuentes and the film's director, Kim A. Snyder, join the show.
Trump v. the Courts: Is America Headed Toward a Constitutional Crisis?

S2025 E7162 - 17m 13s

The Trump administration has seen several of its executive orders frozen — from its campaign to end birthright citizenship to the destruction of USAID. Now a judge in Rhode Island has become the first to declare that the White House has disobeyed a court order. Could this signal the start of a constitutional crisis? Harvard law professor and Bloomberg columnist Noah Feldman joins Walter Isaacson.
“The Tech Coup:" Expert Warns of Silicon Valley’s Influence on Washington

S2025 E7161 - 17m 4s

Has Silicon Valley become too powerful? Marietje Schaake believes it has. In an effort to advocate for more regulation of tech companies, she pivoted from serving in the European parliament to a fellowship at Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center. Schaake joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the tech titans' grip on Washington and what it might mean for American democracy.
Is Trump’s Dept. of Government Efficiency Creating a Constitutional Crisis?

S2025 E7160 - 16m 59s

Elon Musk has taken the axe to federal agencies in a way many believe could be considered unconstitutional — and illegal. In a new piece for The Atlantic, journalist Jonathan Chait urgently warns the legislative branch to reclaim its power before it is too late. Chait joins the show to explain that "too late" might come a lot sooner than we think.
From DOGE to USAID: Are Trump’s Executive Actions Legal?

S2025 E7159 - 17m 17s

What are the legal implications of the signing spree of executive orders by President Trump? Gillian Metzger is a constitutional law professor at Columbia Law School and served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General under President Joe Biden. Metzger joins Walter Isaacson to decipher the actions we've seen so far … and discuss what might be next.
A Public Defender for Jan. 6th Rioters Reacts to Trump’s Sweeping Pardons

S2025 E7158 - 18m 26s

On day one of his second term President Trump issued pardons for 1,000 insurrectionists who were arrested, tried, convicted and sentenced in U.S. courts for their actions on that day four years ago. Heather Shaner is a longtime public defender who has represented dozens of these individuals. She joins the show to tell us what she's learned from her work.
USAID in Crisis: Inside Trump’s Aid Freeze and Its Impact on U.S. Soft Power

S2025 E7157 - 16m 44s

USAID provides critical support for those in need the world over. It also acts as a key soft power tool to promote American interests overseas. President Trump and Elon Musk are moving to dismantle the agency in a controversial cost-cutting move that sparked protests outside USAID headquarters on Monday. New York Times reporter Karoun Demirjian joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.
What It Means to be Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza

S2025 E7156 - 18m 25s

There is much uncertainty about the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza. After nearly 16 months of war, the humanitarian situation remains dire. Author and journalist Peter Beinart believes equality between the Israelis and Palestinians is the only way to secure peace and safety. He addresses it in his new book "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza." The author joins the show to discuss.
Chris Hayes on Trump and Why Attention is the “Most Endangered Resource”

S2025 E7155 - 17m 18s

More and more people find paying attention a real struggle in a world dominated by distraction. Still unclear is the effect a lack of focus might have on our society and our politics. Author and journalist Chris Hayes digs into the issue in his new book "The Sirens' Call." Hayes joins the show to share what he found.
What Does China's DeepSeek AI Mean For U.S. National Security?

S2025 E7154 - 18m 15s

The recent bombshell about China's breakthrough technology DeepSeek had an immediate and negative effect on America's tech world. DeepSeek is reportedly cheaper and faster than current U.S. technology. Trump called it a "wake-up call" for the American industry. Former top cyber security official Anne Neuberger joins the show to discuss the competition and its impact.

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