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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.

April 29, 2024

55m 53s

Christiane speaks with Amit Segal, a right-wing political analyst close to Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Editor-in-Chief of Columbia University's newspaper discusses the protests disrupting the campus. Supermodel Cameron Russell's new memoir, "How to Make Herself Agreeable To Everyone," explores feeling both objectified and complicit in the system that built her career.

Episodes

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

    March 8, 2024

    S2024 E6180 - 55m 39s

    Anat Shenker-Osorio breaks down Pres. Biden's State of the Union address. Rachel Cockerell's new book, "Melting Point," tells the story of Jews from Russia seeking refuge in Texas in the early 19th century. We revisit Christiane’s conversation with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath shares years of research about age and memory in his new book "Why We Remember."

  • March 7, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 7, 2024

    S2024 E6179 - 55m 53s

    Chen Almog-Goldstein's husband and daughter were murdered by Hamas and she and her three youngest children were then kidnapped and held for 51 days in Gaza. She tells her story. Suzanne Nossel CEO of PEN America Center discusses the power of culture to shape the world order. Plus, reports on Putin's propaganda machine and rising violence in Haiti.

  • March 6, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 6, 2024

    S2024 E6178 - 55m 53s

    Fania Oz-Salzberger joined from Tel Aviv to talk about the necessity of defeating Hamas while also protecting the soul of the nation. Considered a terrorist by Israel, Marwan Barghouti is seen by others as a "Palestinian Mandela." A recent documentary paints his portrait. In her recent piece "IVF and the GOP," Mona Charen details the conflict between legislation and fertility treatments.

  • March 5, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 5, 2024

    S2024 E6177 - 55m 53s

    Caretaker Prime Minister for the Palestinian Authority, Mohammed Shtayyeh joins the show for his first interview since resigning. Palestinian journalist Dalia Hatuqa and Israeli journalist Oren Persico discuss what each side understands about suffering and how media coverage divides the region. New York Times Magazine reporter Marcela Valdes on the ambivalent voters' role in the 2024 US election.

  • March 4, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 4, 2024

    S2024 E6176 - 55m 53s

    Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak analyzes Israel's handling of the war. Daiana Al-Bukhari is a displaced Palestinian now living in Rafah and joins the show. The Supreme Court has ruled to keep Trump on the CO primary ballot. Susan Glasser analyzes the implications. Reiko Hillyer traces the changes in America's prison systems throughout the 20th century in her new book, "A Wall Is Just a Wall."

  • March 1, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    March 1, 2024

    S2024 E6175 - 55m 53s

    Alexey Navalny was laid to rest this week, Russian opposition journalist Mikhail Fishman talks about the work of his friend. In his new novel "My Friends" Hisham Matar tells the story of three Libyan refugees in London. Bao Nguyen tells the story of the production of the 1985 charity single "We Are the World" in “The Greatest Night in Pop” and is joined by vocal arranger for the song, Tom Bahler.

  • February 29, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 29, 2024

    S2024 E6174 - 55m 53s

    More than one hundred people have been killed whilst gathered around food aid trucks in Gaza city. Mark Regev joins the show. Tech journalist Kara Swisher is chronicling her career in a new memoir, “Burn Book.” "LatinoLand" author Marie Arana on the impact of the Latino vote in the upcoming election. Josh Paul resigned from the State Department soon after Oct. 7th in protest. He joins the show.

  • February 28, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 28, 2024

    S2024 E6173 - 55m 48s

    UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini addresses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and allegations that 12 of its staff members were involved in the October 7th attacks. Lawrence Wright discusses his new documentary "God Save Texas." Dr. Jonathan Metzl looks at the gun crisis in America through the lens of a 2018 mass shooting in Nashville in his new book “What We’ve Become.”

  • February 27, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 27, 2024

    S2024 E6172 - 55m 43s

    Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, is in Gaza for the first time since October 7th. He joined the show from Rafah. Jodie Foster and Kali Reis star in the hit TV series "True Detective: Night Country." They spoke with Christiane ahead of the show's recent grand finale. "The Internationalists" author Alexander Ward on the effort to repair America’s global reputation.

  • February 26, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 26, 2024

    S2024 E6171 - 55m 53s

    Journalist Barak Ravid discusses the mass resignation of Palestinian leadership. Middle East expert Khaled Elgindy on the situation on the ground in Gaza. Member of the European Parliament, Nathalie Loiseau analyzes the death toll and current status of Ukraine's troops. Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus discusses his ongoing trial in Bangladesh. Michele Norris explores race in her new book.

  • February 23, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    February 23, 2024

    S2024 E6170 - 55m 29s

    As Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its third brutal year, Russia expert Fiona Hill joins the program. The German Foreign Minister has been facing up to Russian aggression in person. Annalena Baerbock joins the show. Penny Pritzker, U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery, on what continued U.S. support means for the future of Ukraine and how to rebuild the nation's economy.

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

    February 22, 2024

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    Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland discusses U.S. support for Ukraine. Former Russian MP Sergey Markov talks about suppression in Russia in the wake of Navalny's death. Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko discusses the current state of the war. Gita Gopinath First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF explains the geopolitical climate's effect on the world economy.

Extras + Features

  • Wife of Imprisoned Russian Dissident on Navalny's Death: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Wife of Imprisoned Russian Dissident on Navalny's Death

    S2024 E6165 - 5m 7s

    One who understands the tragedy better than most is the wife of Vladimir Kara-Murza, an opposition politician who was sentenced last April to 25 years in prison for treason and other charges that he has denied. Evgenia Kara-Murza joins the show to discuss the death of Navalny and the fears it stokes for the fate of other Russian political prisoners.

  • Hillary Clinton Reacts to Alexey Navalny's Death: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hillary Clinton Reacts to Alexey Navalny's Death

    S2024 E6165 - 5m 40s

    Reports of Alexey Navalny’s death come as world leaders are convening in Munich for the annual security conference – with Russia’s war in Ukraine at the top of the agenda. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joins Christiane to discuss the world's reaction and the current mood in Munich.

  • He Says 100+ Family Members in Gaza Have Been Killed: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    He Says 100+ Family Members in Gaza Have Been Killed

    S2024 E6164 - 18m 25s

    Palestinian-American cardiologist Dr. Tariq Haddad has lost more than 100 family members in Gaza. It was for this reason that he turned down an invitation from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the administration’s response. Instead, the doctor wrote a 12-page letter to Blinken accusing him of sharing responsibility for the killings. He joins Michel Martin.

  • Author Offers Solutions for Airline and AI Regulation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Author Offers Solutions for Airline and AI Regulation

    S2024 E6163 - 18m 29s

    Questionable business practices are widespread — from deep-fakes to mass data collection. Vanderbilt University Professor Ganesh Sitaraman says it is time for Congress to clamp down on rampant use of artificial intelligence and tighten regulations on the aviation industry. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss his latest book “Why Flying Is Miserable and How To Fix It."

  • Author: American Suburbs Have Become a Ponzi Scheme: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Author: American Suburbs Have Become a Ponzi Scheme

    S2024 E6162 - 18m 28s

    Once the home of the American dream, suburban neighborhoods now reveal a systemic racial disparity, with new Black and Brown residents struggling with the declining conditions left by white occupants who have moved out. In his book "Disillusioned," reporter Benjamin Herold looks at 5 suburbs across the country. He speaks with Michel Martin about what families are experiencing in these communities.

  • Trump, Biden & the Search for Purpose After the White House: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump, Biden & the Search for Purpose After the White House

    S2024 E6161 - 17m 41s

    All eyes are on the U.S. as Joe Biden and Donald Trump look set for a rematch for the presidency. In his new book "Life After Power," former State Department official Jared Cohen takes a close look at seven past U.S. presidents and the paths they took after leaving office. The author joins Walter Isaacson to discuss.

  • Calvin Trillin Looks Back on His Illustrious Career: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Calvin Trillin Looks Back on His Illustrious Career

    S2024 E6160 - 16m 30s

    Calvin Trillin is a legendary reporter and author with over 60 years of experience under his belt. Trillin’s career has taken him from coverage of the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s to features for The New Yorker and humorous observations on the American regional food scene. His new book “The Lede” is a collection of the best pieces from his illustrious career.

  • Alex Honnold’s 4,000-ft. Climb in the Name of Climate Change: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Alex Honnold’s 4,000-ft. Climb in the Name of Climate Change

    S2024 E6159 - 18m 21s

    In the new National Geographic series “Arctic Ascent,” Alex Honnold sets his sights higher than ever before, on a 4,000-foot sea cliff in Greenland. This time he’s got ropes, but he also has the climate crisis on his mind as he’s joined by a team of scientists led by glaciologist Heïdi Sevestre. Honnold and Sevestre talked with Hari Sreenivasan about what they discovered.

  • Trump v. Biden: How the U.S. Ended Up With a Rematch: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump v. Biden: How the U.S. Ended Up With a Rematch

    S2024 E6158 - 16m 26s

    A rematch of the 2020 election between former president Trump and President Joe Biden now seems more likely than ever. In his new article, Atlantic staff writer David Graham asks how the country ended up with a choice that most of its voters don’t want. He speaks to Michel Martin about what this means for the nation.

  • How Chaos Theory Explains Trump’s Rise To Power: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Chaos Theory Explains Trump’s Rise To Power

    S2024 E6157 - 17m 34s

    In his new book, political scientist Brian Klaas asks whether every move we make could potentially produce a domino effect. Klaas draws attention to the fact that small, seemingly trivial events can have far-reaching consequences. The author speaks with Walter Isaacson about his belief that randomness shapes our world, from personal circumstances to geopolitical events.

  • Why Aren’t There More Black Doctors in the U.S.?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Aren’t There More Black Doctors in the U.S.?

    S2024 E6156 - 18m 22s

    Dr. Uché Blackstock says Black physicians make up only 5.7% of doctors across the U.S., and the price for Black patients is severe. In her new book "Legacy," Dr. Blackstock traces this inequity back to a report that came out in 1910, forcing five of seven Black medical schools to close. She discusses with Michel Martin.

  • “The MAGA Diaries” Goes Inside Trump's Movement: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The MAGA Diaries” Goes Inside Trump's Movement

    S2024 E6155 - 17m 22s

    Tina Nguyen was drawn to the conservative movement as a college student. But, after internships and jobs that centered around right-wing talking points, she left that world behind. Nguyen is a journalist at Puck and details her political journey in her new book "The MAGA Diaries." She speaks with Hari Sreenivasan.

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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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    Thursday
    May 2

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Thursday
    May 2

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Friday
    May 3

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Friday
    May 3

    1 Hour

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

    Friday
    May 3

    1 Hour

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

    Friday
    May 3

    1 Hour

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

    Friday
    May 3

    1 Hour

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

    Friday
    May 3

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Saturday
    May 4

    1 Hour

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

    Saturday
    May 4

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    May 6

    1 Hour

    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Monday
    May 6

    1 Hour

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