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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.

December 20, 2024

55m 29s

Veteran political observer Norman Ornstein discusses the pending government shutdown. Executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force Mouaz Moustafa joins the show. The Atlantic staff writer Charlie Warzel on how Trump's influence is shaping the cryptocurrency arena. Award-winning director Edward Berger on his new film "Conclave."

Episodes

  • August 2, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    August 2, 2024

    S2024 E7025 - 55m 20s

    Former SC State Rep. Bakari Sellers and reporter Elaina Plott Calabro give their takes on this week in the Trump and Harris campaigns. Evan Williams explores the far-right elements that have resurfaced in Germany recently in a new documentary, "Germany's Enemy Within." Policing expert Tracie Keesee discusses what went wrong in the horrific Sonya Massey shooting and how to prevent other tragedies.

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

    August 1, 2024

    S2024 E7024 - 55m 32s

    Exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar discusses the historic U.S.-Russia prisoner swap that includes reporter Evan Gershkovich. Former IDF paratrooper Yuval Green speaks out about the horrors he witnessed in Gaza and why he publicly refused further service. Democratic strategist Waleed Shahid discusses what Vice President Harris's stance on Israel-Gaza may be and how she can win over undecideds.

  • July 31, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 31, 2024

    S2024 E7023 - 55m 48s

    Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed today in an early morning strike in the Iranian capital of Tehran. Correspondents Nick Paton Walsh and Ivan Watson discuss the latest on the ground in Lebanon. Experts Ronen Bergman, Colin Clarke, Nabih Bulos react. Correspondent Clarissa Ward on the mood in Israel. Former IDF Intelligence Chief Tamir Hayman on the implications for Israel.

  • July 30, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 30, 2024

    S2024 E7022 - 55m 48s

    American Doctors Mark Perlmutter and Feroze Sidhwa relay what they witnessed during a treacherous journey into Gaza. International Correspondent Ben Wedeman and analyst Kim Ghattas on the Beirut explosion this morning. Nina Jankowicz, former head of the Disinformation Governance Board, explains how women -- and Kamala Harris in particular -- are the primary targets of online abuse.

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

    July 29, 2024

    S2024 E7021 - 55m 48s

    Fears of all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah are intensifying in the wake of a rocket strike on Golan Heights. Correspondent Ben Wedeman and former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett discuss. Alexandra Winkler on Venezuela's presidential election. Mary Ziegler explains how Iowa’s abortion law will be implemented. Democratic Kentucky State Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong on J.D. Vance.

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

    July 26, 2024

    S2024 E7020 - 55m 49s

    Veteran diplomat Richard Haass discusses this unprecedented month in American politics. A new HBO documentary, "Wild Wild Space," delves into the fortunes and failures of these space entrepreneurs, and the power they hold in a race that is reshaping our world. Evan Osnos on Biden’s address to the nation, his legacy, and the dynamics of the race with just over 100 days to go until election day.

  • July 25, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 25, 2024

    S2024 E7019 - 55m 49s

    Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris, Christiane speaks with two-time tennis Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray. French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra discusses preparing a city to host the Olympics and how sports can rise above politics. Michael Waters explores the history of transgender athletes and the Olympics in his new book "The Other Olympians.”

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

    July 24, 2024

    S2024 E7018 - 55m 49s

    How will the election unfold, and what primary challenges await next President of the United States? Leon Panetta and Susan Glasser join the show. Correspondent Stefano Pozzebon and Venezuelan opposition politician David Smolansky on the Venezuelan elections. Tim Alberta on how the Trump campaign is shifting its approach to confront a new Democratic nominee.

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

    July 23, 2024

    S2024 E7017 - 55m 49s

    Former Democratic Senator Carol Moseley Braun on Kamala Harris running for President as a woman of color. Jeremy Diamond reports on Netanyahu's visit to Washington. Palestinian and Israeli peace activists Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon offer a message of hope for peace in the region despite suffering on both sides. Kristin Kobes Du Mez speaks about the rise of evangelicalism in American politics.

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

    July 22, 2024

    S2024 E7016 - 55m 49s

    On Sunday, Biden announced that he’s dropping out of the race and endorsing Kamala Harris as his successor. Former U.S. Senate Democrat Mary Landrieu and veteran political observer Norm Ornstein join the show. Biden's personal lawyer Bob Bauer on his new political memoir "The Unraveling" and Biden's legacy. Former Republican strategist Sarah Longwell on the GOP and the current state of play.

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

    July 19, 2024

    S2024 E7015 - 55m 49s

    Republican strategist Sarah Longwell discusses what GOP voters may be thinking after the conclusion of the RNC. Former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) talks about his new op-ed about the Democratic ticket. Brody Mullins chronicles how lobbyists have brought in a new era of public policy in his book “The Wolves of K Street.” From the archives: a discussion with Trevor Noah at the 2016 RNC.

  • July 18, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 18, 2024

    S2024 E7014 - 55m 49s

    What might happen between now and the 2024 presidential election in November? Joining the program to discuss is Mark Lotter, former communications director for Trump’s 2020 campaign, and Karen Kinney, who was a senior adviser for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential bid. Cindy Lauper on her new documentary "Let the Canary Sing." Leah Litman on the dismissal of Trump's classified documents case.

Extras + Features

  • GOP Mayor Endorses Harris: “Silence Is Not an Option”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    GOP Mayor Endorses Harris: “Silence Is Not an Option”

    S2024 E7038 - 18m 6s

    John Giles, Republican mayor of Mesa, Arizona, is pledging his support to Kamala Harris. He even spoke at the Democratic convention. Giles joins Hari Sreenivasan to explain why he felt compelled to switch sides. They discuss immigration as a ballot issue this election, and the necessity for Kamala Harris to reset the messaging on this subject.

  • Silicon Valley Trump Supporters "Deluding Themselves," Says Michael Moritz: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Silicon Valley Trump Supporters "Deluding Themselves," Says Michael Moritz

    S2024 E7037 - 15m 53s

    Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance are eyeing Silicon Valley, where some of the wealthiest and most powerful tech titans are lining up behind Trump. Once a stronghold of liberal ideas, this center of American innovation is drifting to the right. Michael Moritz, a senior adviser at Sequoia Heritage, joins the show to explain why he is urging his peers to rethink their support.

  • “A Trump Foil:” Inside Kamala Harris’ Political Evolution: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “A Trump Foil:” Inside Kamala Harris’ Political Evolution

    S2024 E7036 - 17m 49s

    With Democrats on track to formally nominate Kamala Harris as the party's presidential candidate, we look back at her political evolution during her tenure in the U.S. Senate. Washington Post congressional reporter Liz Goodwin joins Michel Martin to discuss Harris's leadership style and how it sets her up for a challenging presidential campaign.

  • CEO of Google DeepMind: We Must Approach AI with “Cautious Optimism”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    CEO of Google DeepMind: We Must Approach AI with “Cautious Optimism”

    S2024 E7035 - 17m 34s

    Artificial intelligence has the potential to influence issues from climate change to the global economy. Demis Hassabis is co-founder and CEO of one of the world's leading AI research groups, Google DeepMind. Hassabis tells Walter Isaacson why he takes a cautiously optimistic view of the much-discussed technology.

  • Harris vs. Trump: Nate Silver’s 2024 Election Forecast: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Harris vs. Trump: Nate Silver’s 2024 Election Forecast

    S2024 E7034 - 17m 24s

    As the presidential election edges closer, all eyes are firmly focused on candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Nate Silver, the prophetic pollster and poker player who founded the website FiveThirtyEight, speaks with Walter Isaacson about his new book which details how -- as in poker -- risk-taking could be key to success in November.

  • “A Trump Second Term Poses an Authoritarian Threat:” Former Repub. Staffer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “A Trump Second Term Poses an Authoritarian Threat:” Former Repub. Staffer

    S2024 E7033 - 18m 25s

    Less than 90 days before the presidential election, Georgia Republicans have passed new procedural rules that allow for challenges in certifying election results. Amanda Carpenter, of the nonprofit group Protect Democracy, joins the show to discuss the problems posed by this ruling — and the critical importance of safeguarding the integrity of the 2024 election.

  • U.S. v. Google: Inside the Biggest Tech Antitrust Trial in Decades: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    U.S. v. Google: Inside the Biggest Tech Antitrust Trial in Decades

    S2024 E7032 - 17m 39s

    In a landmark case, a federal judge has found Google guilty of U.S. anti-trust violations. It's a staggering defeat for the tech company, that could upend decades of dominance and potentially reshape how millions of Americans get their information online. Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the verdict.

  • Masha Gessen on Being Convicted in Absentia by Russian Court: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Masha Gessen on Being Convicted in Absentia by Russian Court

    S2024 E7031 - 18m 19s

    One critic of Russia and its military is exiled journalist Masha Gessen, who was recently convicted in absentia and sentenced by a Moscow court for reporting on the conflict. Gessen joins Michel Martin to share what it is like to be targeted by the Kremlin, and to discuss their recent New York Times behind-the-scenes account of the recent prisoner swap with Russia.

  • AI and Drone Warfare: How New Technology is Transforming the Future of War: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    AI and Drone Warfare: How New Technology is Transforming the Future of War

    S2024 E7030 - 18m 11s

    What will warfare look like in the future? Raj Shah and Christopher Kirchhoff launched an elite Pentagon unit aimed at integrating cutting-edge technology into the U.S. military. Walter Isaacson asks them about their book “Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War.”

  • What Gives Kids a Chance at a More Successful Future? New Study Explains: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Gives Kids a Chance at a More Successful Future? New Study Explains

    S2024 E7029 - 17m 48s

    It is the fond hope of parents to give their children a better start in life than they had. In America, race has historically been a huge factor. But Raj Chetty, director of Harvard's Opportunity Insights initiative, is finding that the racial gap is closing. He tells Hari Sreenivasan how this was achieved, what the implications might be, and what factors determine our children's futures today.

  • EXCLUSIVE: Jake Sullivan on Ceasefire Talks and Historic Prisoner Exchange: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    EXCLUSIVE: Jake Sullivan on Ceasefire Talks and Historic Prisoner Exchange

    S2024 E7028 - 18m 22s

    Just days ago, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan helped secure the release of three Americans held in Russia. Sullivan joins the show to reflect on the long road that led to the historic prisoner swap, his concerns for the future of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, and what the administration hopes to accomplish during its final months in office.

  • “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.

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