December 3, 2025
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
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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."
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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."
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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
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What Ancient Apocalypses Teach Us About Survival
S2025 E7274 - 16m 57s
In times of war, crisis and disaster, hope can be hard to find. But author Lizzie Wade urges us not to give up. Her new book "Apocalypse" traces the history of global disaster, reflecting on human resilience and the ability to rebuild after a catastrophe. The author tells Hari Sreenivasan that there are valuable lessons to be learned amid the pain and destruction.
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Gov. Wes Moore on Trump Administration’s Mass Layoffs of Federal Workers
S2025 E7273 - 18m 12s
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is committed to standing firm on Democratic principles — all the more so since the passage of President Trump’s domestic policy legislation. Moore speaks with Michel Martin about Maryland's support for constituents affected by the new bill.
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Lawrence Summers: Big Beautiful Bill is “a Shocking Thing In Its Brutality”
S2025 E7272 - 17m 57s
11.8 million Americans are at risk of losing their health coverage through Pres. Trump's new domestic policy law, and while he has said that "it's not going to cause death," former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers argues that the law pushes aside "simple matters of decency." Summers details his criticisms in his recent NYT op-ed "This Law Made Me Ashamed of my Country." He joins Walter to discuss.
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How William F. Buckley Jr. Shaped Conservative Politics in America
S2025 E7271 - 17m 58s
William F. Buckley Jr. is widely known as one of the architects of modern conservatism in America. From its beginnings in 1966, Buckley's program “Firing Line” offered lively conversation and debate and ran as a hit for nearly three decades. Author Sam Tanenhaus’s new book "Buckley: The Life and the Revolution that Changed America" looks at Buckley's legacy and his impact on politics today.
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How to Become a “Super Ager:” The Science-Backed Secrets to Longevity
S2025 E7270 - 17m 28s
Dr. Eric Topol share the hope of new technology and medications with the potential to extend vibrant good health until later in life. Dr. Topol joins Walter Isaacson to discuss what he calls a "breakthrough moment in the history of human healthcare."
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PBS Doc on the Life of Hannah Arendt, Jewish Philosopher Who Fled the Nazis
S2025 E7269 - 18m 27s
Political philosopher Hannah Arendt, fled her native Germany during the Nazis' persecution of Jews and found refuge in the United States. Writing about authoritarianism, Arendt coined the phrase "the banality of evil.” Jeff Bieber is co-director of the new documentary "Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny." Bieber joins Michel Martin to discuss the philosopher's life, legacy, and lessons for today.
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Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) on Trump Bill: “A Punch in the Face of Rural America”
S2025 E7268 - 17m 9s
President Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill has been signed into law, impacting Americans across the country. Millions of people on Medicaid are set to lose their health coverage, a loss that is raising serious concern even in traditionally conservative states. Andy Beshear, two-term Governor of Kentucky, joins the show to talk about the bill's real-life effect on rural communities.
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Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on His Tony Award-Winning Show “Purpose”
S2025 E7267 - 18m 26s
Playwright Branden Jacob-Jenkins made history at this year's Tony Awards as the first Black playwright since 1987 to win for Best Play with his production "Purpose." Set in Chicago, the Pulitzer Prize-winning dramedy is an inside look at an aging civil rights icon's household as they navigate complex family dynamics. Jacob-Jenkins joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss what inspired the play.
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Helen Lewis on Shakespeare, Elon Musk, and the Stories We Tell About Genius
S2025 E7266 - 18m 20s
What makes a genius? Journalist Helen Lewis, a staff writer for The Atlantic, explores the subject in her latest book, "The Genius Myth." The author joins Walter Isaacson to discuss.
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Trevor Project: End of LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline Could Be “Life and Death”
S2025 E7260 - 17m 45s
The Trump administration recently announced it would axe funding for a crucial suicide prevention hotline, saying it encourages "radical gender ideology." The Trevor Project calls this a “devastating" blow for the LGBTQ+ community. The hotline has provided help to as many as 1.3 million young people since 2022. Mark Henson is Director of Federal Advocacy and Government Affairs at the organization.
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Inside the Democratic Party's Identity Crisis
S2025 E7259 - 17m 52s
The Democratic Party appears to be at a crossroads. In a new piece for The Atlantic, "The Democratic Party Slides Into Irrelevance," journalist David Graham argues that party leaders are failing to keep pace with the moment.
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"I’m Really Scared” Vaccine Doctor Quits CDC After RFK Jr.’s Committee Purge
S2025 E7258 - 18m 35s
In the U.S., the controversial new CDC vaccine panel held its first meeting today. Health Secretary RFK Jr. has axed America's decades-old vaccine advisory panel, despite having told Congress during his nomination hearings that he never would. This action prompted Dr. Fiona Havers to leave the CDC. She joins the program to discuss the stakes for the future of American health.
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