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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

  • July 17, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 17, 2024

    S2024 E7013 - 55m 46s

    Atlantic writer David Frum discusses Donald Trump's conduct, both before and after the attempt on his life. UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell on the devastating effects of climate change that are playing out globally. Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) explains why he is now backing former Pres. Trump. Pres. LBJ's daughter, Luci Baines Johnson discusses the parallels between her father's presidency and today.

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

    July 16, 2024

    S2024 E7012 - 55m 47s

    Correspondent Jeff Zeleny on day two of the RNC and Trump's VP pick of Senator J.D. Vance. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker on the global implications of this GOP ticket. Political scientist Robert Putnam on the new documentary on his career, “Join or Die.” The New York Times' Astead Herndon on the RNC and what happens next in the wake of the Trump assassination attempt.

  • July 15, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 15, 2024

    S2024 E7011 - 55m 48s

    Jeff Zeleny reports from the first day of the RNC. Former Reagan aide Frank Lavin discusses the state of the Republican party in the wake of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Law professor Neal Katyal weighs in on Trump's legal cases. Cynthia Miller-Idriss discusses the rise in political violence in the US. President-elect of Iceland, Halla Tomasdottir on healing division in her country.

  • July 12, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 12, 2024

    S2024 E7010 - 55m 49s

    Pressure is building for President Joe Biden to quit his campaign for re-election, and yet he’s made it clear he’s not giving up on the race. Long-time political analyst Paul Begala joined the program to discuss. Rescued Israeli hostage Andrey Kozlov shared his experience and his reflections after just one month of freedom. Charlie Sykes on what we can expect at the upcoming RNC.

  • July 11, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 11, 2024

    S2024 E7009 - 55m 49s

    Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba joins the program from the NATO summit. Dr. Anthony Fauci on his new memoir "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service." Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson joins Walter Isaacson to discuss her latest essay, "No Poll Can Tell Biden What He Needs to Hear."

  • July 10, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 10, 2024

    S2024 E7008 - 55m 49s

    German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Russia’s aggression, the rise of extremism in Europe, and the threat of an autocratic America under Trump. Hezbollah lawmaker Ibrahim Moussawi on the risk of an all-out war on the Israel-Lebanon border. The Economist's Sacha Nauta explains how Republicans who oppose abortion rights are struggling with the moral argument to ban IVF.

  • July 9, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 9, 2024

    S2024 E7007 - 55m 49s

    World leaders are descending on Washington for NATO’s 75th anniversary summit. Veteran diplomat Victoria Nuland joins the program to discuss. What can the NATO leaders learn from the past? General Wesley Clark and Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti weigh in. Ruth Whippman on her new book, "BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity."

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

    July 8, 2024

    S2024 E7006 - 55m 49s

    Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley Clark discusses the stakes for Ukraine and for NATO in Ukraine's war with Russia. Former Deputy of the French National Assembly Clément Beaune breaks down the results of the French elections. Middle East expert Sanam Vakil does the same for Iran's recent elections. Former editor Adam Moss looks at the creative process in his new book "The Work of Art."

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

    July 5, 2024

    S2024 E7005 - 55m 53s

    UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths discusses the deaths of international relief workers in Gaza. Evgenia Kara-Murza, the wife of jailed Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza on the state of Putin's Russia. Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explains his pragmatic approach to interpreting the Constitution in his new book "Reading the Constitution."

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

    July 4, 2024

    S2024 E7004 - 55m 53s

    Today, veterans gather in Normandy to honor the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. NATO Supreme Allied Commander General Christopher Cavoli discusses this historic anniversary. 101-year-old D-Day veteran Jake Larson joins Chistiane in the Normandy American Cemetery. Tom Hanks on the importance of remembering. Anilore Banon, sculptor of "Les Braves" on Omaha Beach, joins the show.

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

    June 28, 2024

    S2024 E6260 - 55m 26s

    Veteran Democratic party strategist Simon Rosenberg and former special assistant to President Trump Marc Lotter on last night's debate. Correspondent Fred Pleitgenand New York Times reporter Farnaz Fassihi on the Iran elections. Francis S. Barry on his new book "Back Roads and Better Angels."

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

    June 27, 2024

    S2024 E6259 - 55m 53s

    Legal analyst Carrie Cordero on SCOTUS' ruling on Idaho's abortion law. Columnist and author Simon Kuper on the French elections. Two of Harry Belafonte's mentees discuss the new film "Following Harry," which charts the last years of Belafonte’s life. Award-winning journalist Imara Jones on her new documentary series "American Problems, Trans Solutions."

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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