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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 3, 2025

55m 45s

Fmr. U.S. Amb. to NATO Julianne Smith unpacks Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's meeting with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine peace. Jeremy Diamond brings us a report on the fate of Gaza's missing. Fmr. Israeli PM Ehud Olmert discusses Israeli settler violence in the West Bank. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) shares his plan to lower healthcare costs ahead of expiring enhanced premium tax credits.

Episodes

  • November 17, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 17, 2025

    S2025 E8034 - 55m 23s

    UN aid chief Tom Fletcher discusses his trip to Sudan amidst the country's civil war. Political reporter Stephen Collinson unpacks President Trump's reversal on the Epstein files. Singer Sarah McLachlan discusses her music and activism. MTV co-founder Tom Freston reflects on the birth of the network in his new memoir "Unplugged."

  • November 14, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 14, 2025

    S2025 E8033 - 55m 33s

    Retired Army Lt. General Russel L. Honoré discusses his time serving the nation and the tests that our democracy is now facing. Chef Eugene Korolev and his partner Polina Sychova discuss preserving Ukrainian culture through food at their London restaurant Sino. Legendary documentarian Ken Burns discusses his latest 12-hour project, “The American Revolution.”

  • November 13, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 13, 2025

    S2025 E8032 - 55m 35s

    Jeff Zeleny unpacks the trove of Epstein emails released by the House. The new leader of the UK's Green Party Zack Polanski discusses left-wing messaging. Actors Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves detail their performances in "Waiting for Godot." Rep. James Clyburn discusses his new book "The First Eight" and reacts to the government shutdown.

  • November 12, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 12, 2025

    S2025 E8031 - 55m 51s

    Al Gore discusses the threat of climate change and recent protests at the UN's COP30 climate summit. Human Rights Watch's Juanita Goebertus and Noah Bullock of CRISTOSAL detail a new report that alleges that Venezuelans deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador were abused. Charlie Savage reflects on the life of Dick Cheney and the impact he has left on presidential power in the U.S.

  • November 11, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 11, 2025

    S2025 E8030 - 55m 50s

    Ret. Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton marks U.S. Veteran's Day and the continued fighting in Ukraine. MSF's Christopher Lockyear discusses how winter's fast approach is already impacting Ukrainian troops and civilians. Director Hasan Hadi tells the story of an Iraqi schoolgirl in "The President's Cake." Director Bonni Cohen and Fmr. Navy SEAL Marcus Capone discuss the new doc. "In Waves and War."

  • November 10, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 10, 2025

    S2025 E8029 - 55m 46s

    Sen Angus King (I-ME), explains why he and seven Democrats broke ranks to advance a measure to reopen the government. Syria experts Reem Turkmani and Charles Lister discuss the first visit to the White House by a Syrian head of state. Mexican author Gabriela Jauregui speaks about violence against women in Mexico. Nutritionist Marion Nestle explains what is wrong with the food we are eating.

  • November 7, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 7, 2025

    S2025 E8028 - 55m 45s

    Christiane sits down with former U.N. Climate Chief Christiana Figueres in Brazil ahead of the COP30 climate summit. Art historian Kathy Hessel introduces her new book on art's positive impact, "How to Live an Artful Life." Grammy-award winning musician and songwriter Jacob Collier discusses the inspiration behind his latest album "The Light for Days."

  • November 6, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 6, 2025

    S2025 E8027 - 55m 50s

    Staff writer for The Atlantic, David A. Graham, discusses the results of Tuesday's election, the ongoing government shutdown, and threats to U.S. cybersecurity. Salman Rushdie debuts his first work of fiction since his near-fatal attack in 2022. New York Times climate reporter Raymond Zhong on learning to scuba dive to report on deep ocean research.

  • November 5, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 5, 2025

    S2025 E8026 - 55m 50s

    Christiane sits down with Britain's Prince William in Brazil to discuss his annual Earthshot Prize, awarded to people finding climate solutions for the planet. Brian Lehrer and Ron Brownstein unpack the reaction to Tuesday's off-year elections, including Zohran Mamdani's notable victory in the New York City mayoral race. Scott Galloway discusses his new book, "Notes on Being a Man."

  • May 13, 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 13, 2025

    S2025 E7227 - 55m 46s

    Daniel Kurtzer, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and Egypt, offers his thoughts on Donald Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. Jordan Thomas shares the reality of what it is like to fight forest fires in his book "When It All Burns." Actor Kelsey Grammer shares his experience with trauma, grief, and healing after the murder of his sister in his book "Karen: A Brother Remembers."

Extras + Features

  • “Boustany:” A Palestinian Chef’s Tribute to Food, Memory and Identity: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Boustany:” A Palestinian Chef’s Tribute to Food, Memory and Identity

    S2025 E7286 - 17m 30s

    Traditional Palestinian food has long been a source of identity and memory for the diaspora. Sami Tamimi, an award-winning chef who grew up in the old city of Jerusalem, uses cooking to tell the story of Palestine. Tamimi joins the show to discuss his new cookbook "Boustany" and the cultural resilience of his homeland.

  • Journalist Shares What He Saw in Gaza: “People Are Starving Right Now”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Journalist Shares What He Saw in Gaza: “People Are Starving Right Now”

    S2025 E7285 - 17m 42s

    Right now, the world is dependent on local reporters in Gaza and humanitarians for information. Israel, so far, has not budged. But American journalist Afeef Nessouli managed to get into Gaza volunteering as a medical worker, and was able to spend his off-hours reporting. Nessouli wrote about the suffering he saw in "The Intercept," and he joins Hari Sreenivasan to talk about it.

  • Congress Banned TikTok. So Why Is It Still on Your Phone?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Congress Banned TikTok. So Why Is It Still on Your Phone?

    S2025 E7284 - 17m 37s

    It wasn't long ago that lawmakers in the U.S. were warned about the dangers of TikTok. But lately, the alarm bells have gone noticeably silent. Glenn Gerstell, General Counsel of the National Security Agency, joins Walter Isaacson to explain why.

  • What’s Inside Trump’s New Executive Order on Homelessness: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What’s Inside Trump’s New Executive Order on Homelessness

    S2025 E7283 - 17m 25s

    Pres. Trump recently issued an executive order to curb homelessness. The order encourages measures that have come under criticism, including involuntary commitment for people suffering from mental health issues. Donald Whitehead Jr. is the Exec. Director of the Natl. Coalition for the Homeless. He joins Hari to discuss his first-hand experience of homelessness, and why he opposes this approach.

  • “AI and the Trust Revolution:” How AI Impacts Who and What We Trust: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “AI and the Trust Revolution:” How AI Impacts Who and What We Trust

    S2025 E7282 - 17m 52s

    Yasmin Green, CEO of Jigsaw at Google, and Gillian Tett, columnist for the Financial Times, discuss how AI is particularly impacting Gen Z—and how more trust is now being placed in AI chatbots than in traditional leaders and institutions. Green and Tett join Walter Isaacson to explore how policymakers can leverage AI's "digital boost" to help bridge the growing trust gap.

  • Will Gerrymandering End Democrats’ Hope of Taking Back the House in 2026?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Will Gerrymandering End Democrats’ Hope of Taking Back the House in 2026?

    S2025 E7281 - 17m 57s

    Texas Republicans have revealed a plan to redraw congressional district maps ahead of next year's midterms. The move comes at the behest of President Trump, who is hoping to keep the narrow GOP House majority intact. David Daley, a senior fellow at the organization FairVote, joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the impact of this decision.

  • “Open Season on Journalists:” What Trump’s Lawsuits Mean for Press Freedom: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Open Season on Journalists:” What Trump’s Lawsuits Mean for Press Freedom

    S2025 E7279 - 18m 17s

    The Trump administration's lawsuits against media organizations have raised questions about the state of the free press in America. David Enrich joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss his new book "Murder the Truth," in which he investigates the administration's war on facts and its attempts to challenge a Supreme Court case fundamental to the creation of America's modern media.

  • U.S. Army Veteran Who Self-Deported Under Threat of ICE Removal Speaks Out: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    U.S. Army Veteran Who Self-Deported Under Threat of ICE Removal Speaks Out

    S2025 E7278 - 18m 32s

    Under threat of ICE raids, many immigrants are making the decision to leave the United States - even when it means leaving their families. One such case is US Army veteran Sae Joon Park, who was recently forced to self-deport to South Korea over decades-old drug charges linked to PTSD. The Purple Heart recipient and his attorney, Danicole Ramos, join Michel Martin to tell Park's story.

  • Arkansas Lawyer on Medicaid Work Requirements: “Widespread Disaster & Chaos”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Arkansas Lawyer on Medicaid Work Requirements: “Widespread Disaster & Chaos”

    S2025 E7277 - 17m 58s

    Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their health coverage because of President Trump's new domestic policy law, which mandates work requirements for Medicaid patients nationwide. Kevin De Liban, founder of the nonprofit TechTonic Justice, speaks to Hari Sreenivasan about the fight to overturn Medicaid work requirements.

  • Why Can’t You Sleep? How Insomnia Is Plaguing America: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Can’t You Sleep? How Insomnia Is Plaguing America

    S2025 E7276 - 17m 31s

    We all need our beauty sleep. There's nothing more frustrating than tossing and turning in bed, unable to drift off. Millions in America suffer from insomnia, including The Atlantic's staff writer Jennifer Senior. She joins the show to discuss her recent piece on the struggle for sleep, and why she believes it is becoming a "public health emergency."

  • New NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya: “Science Should Not Be Partisan”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya: “Science Should Not Be Partisan”

    S2025 E7275 - 18m 24s

    Pres. Trump's second term has caused uncertainty for the medical research community, with cuts to research funding and attacks on vaccination policy. Dr. Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health, talks to Walter Isaacson about his plans for confronting challenges facing the agency.

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