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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

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

    January 25, 2024

    S2024 E6149 - 55m 52s

    Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh explains the latest developments inside Iran. Kiana Rahmani, daughter of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi, talks about her mother's ongoing fight for gender equality from inside prison. Ava DuVernay on her film "Origin" about caste's role in America's hierarchy. NYT columnist Thomas Friedman discusses the situation in Israel.

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

    January 24, 2024

    S2024 E6148 - 55m 43s

    Javier Villalobos, the Republican Mayor of McAllen, Texas, on why he believes the federal government is failing his community. Just before the New Hamphsire primary, Christiane got the global perspective from journalists Emily Maitlis and Mark Landler. Oscar-nominated film "The Barber of Little Rock" follows the story of Arlo Washington. Washington and filmmaker John Hoffman join the show.

  • January 23, 2023: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    January 23, 2023

    S2024 E6147 - 55m 51s

    Margaret Hoover and John Avlon break down the GOP race as New Hampshire holds its primary. Nicole Newnham discusses her new documentary on the work of sex educator Shere Hite and why her work is all but forgotten. Dr. Ashish Jha explains how private equity's role in healthcare is putting patients at risk, and what can be done to solve the problem.

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

    January 22, 2024

    S2024 E6146 - 55m 53s

    Former Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni discusses divisions within Israel. Salam Fayyad, former Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, on the crisis of Palestinian leadership. Health reporter Donald McNeil on his new book "The Wisdom of Plagues." Conservative lawyer George Conway joins Michel Martin with incisive analysis of Trump's legal woes and how they are shaping his campaign.

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

    January 19, 2024

    S2024 E6145 - 55m 56s

    Jeremy Diamond and Nada Bashir report from the Middle East. Sebastien Lai son of Chinese media tycoon Jimmy Lai, and Lai's lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher discuss the case against Sebastien's father. Yaroslav Trofimov on his new book detailing the war in Ukraine from his perspective as a Ukrainian journalist. Hannah Ritchie offers an optimistic view on combatting climate change.

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

    January 17, 2024

    S2024 E6143 - 55m 56s

    Former Saudi Intelligence Chief Prince Turki Al Faisal on the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. One of the stars of the "Barbie" movie, America Ferrera, discusses the film that captured the attention of the world this year. Former U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Matt Pottinger explains the status of US-China relations and other global threats.

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

    January 16, 2024

    S2024 E6142 - 55m 22s

    Primary season has begun in the U.S. Frank Lavin breaks down the results from Iowa and the New Hampshire primary next week. In the once peaceful land of Ecuador, a state of emergency has been declared. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa joins Christiane to discuss. Zeynep Tufekci is a columnist at The New York Times, and she joins us to reflect on Trump’s appeal at this critical moment.

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

    January 15, 2024

    S2024 E6141 - 55m 51s

    U.N. Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths speaks about the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Ukraine. Emily Y. Wu breaks down the election results from Taiwan. Sandra Hüller talks about her starring roles in two award-season contenders, "Anatomy of a Fall" and "The Zone of Interest." Astead Herndon analyses the expected results from today's Republican Iowa Caucus.

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

    January 12, 2024

    S2024 E6140 - 55m 57s

    The U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen. Ret. Col. Peter Mansoor analyzes the situation. To assess both sides of the ICJ genocide case, Israeli political scientist Dahlia Scheindlin joins the show. For more on the Middel East, former diplomat Alon Pinkas joins the show from Tel Aviv. Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, joins the show to discuss Russia-Ukraine.

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

    January 11, 2024

    S2024 E6139 - 55m 45s

    A report on the hearings that have begun in the International Court of Justice where South Africa is arguing today that Israel is committing “genocidal acts.” Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Omer Bartov discusses the claims. Former Israeli Consul General in NY Alon Pinkas on the state of the war. Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarov discusses the war in Ukraine.

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

    January 10, 2024

    S2024 E6138 - 55m 46s

    Ecuador is facing an internal armed conflict. Roberto Izurieta Conova discusses the situation. Noah Feldman on Trump's presidential immunity hearing. Yuval Abraham is an investigative journalist for Israel’s +972 Magazine, which is jointly run by Israelis and Palestinians, and discusses his reporting. Matteo Garrone and Mamadou Kouassi discuss their new film on African migration, "Io Capitano."

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

    January 9, 2024

    S2024 E6137 - 55m 56s

    Leaders from Israel's allies are in Israel asking to curb the violence in the region, Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy joins the show. As tensions escalate between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah, Sanam Vakil discusses the prospect of a wider war. Former British MP Rory Stewart weighs in on the situation in the Middle East. Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots on his new memoir “The Upcycled Self."

Extras + Features

  • Death of the Girlboss: Fmr. Teen Vogue Editor on Redefining Women’s Success: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Death of the Girlboss: Fmr. Teen Vogue Editor on Redefining Women’s Success

    S2024 E6256 - 18m 1s

    Samhita Mukhopadhyay is a former executive editor of Teen Vogue. In her latest book, "The Myth of Making It," she recounts her personal journey climbing the corporate career ladder. The author joins the show to share her insights on gender, power and exploitation, and her vision for moving beyond the myths of “girlboss” culture toward a more equitable and humane work environment.

  • Rev. William Barber: Poor & Low-Wage Americans Are the Real 2024 Swing Voters: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rev. William Barber: Poor & Low-Wage Americans Are the Real 2024 Swing Voters

    S2024 E6255 - 17m 2s

    Rev. Dr. William Barber II argues that the issue of poverty in America is often marginalized as a Black issue, ignoring the plight of millions of impoverished white people. In his new book, the esteemed civil rights campaigner aims to expose myths about race and class that are undermining American democracy. He discusses the causes of poverty, and the policies that are needed to address it.

  • 15 Cents on the Dollar: Wealth Gap Between Black & White Americans, Explained: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    15 Cents on the Dollar: Wealth Gap Between Black & White Americans, Explained

    S2024 E6254 - 18m 20s

    Nearly 160 years later after the end of slavery in the U.S. the financial inequality between African Americans and their white peers remains stark, as our next guests lay out in their new book, "Fifteen Cents on the Dollar: How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap." Co-authors Ebony Reed and Louise Story chart the history of racial wealth disparity through the eyes of seven Americans.

  • A Juneteenth Conversation: The Past and Future of Black American Food: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Juneteenth Conversation: The Past and Future of Black American Food

    S2024 E6253 - 16m 52s

    Bryant Terry is an award-winning vegan chef and author of six books, including "Black Food: Stories, Art and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora." In honor of Juneteenth, Terry joins the show to discuss the evolution and diversity of African American cuisine and its connection to migration, identity, and resilience.

  • Taiwan’s Fmr. Minister of Digital Affairs on AI, Elections, and China: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Taiwan’s Fmr. Minister of Digital Affairs on AI, Elections, and China

    S2024 E6252 - 17m 41s

    In elections technology enables the dissemination of important information but can also be used to spread misinformation. Audrey Tang is an expert in this field. Taiwan’s former Digital Affairs Minister, Tang has used a wide range of strategies to address this problem. Tang's book “Plurality” details how the internet, which is a divisive space for so many, can also provide immense opportunities.

  • This Man Lived Like the Founding Fathers For a Year. This Is What He Learned: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    This Man Lived Like the Founding Fathers For a Year. This Is What He Learned

    S2024 E6250 - 18m 10s

    How would you feel about reverting to the lifestyle of the late 18th century? Well, that's what author A.J. Jacobs did. He documented his experience in a new book, “The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution’s Original Meaning.” Jacobs joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss what he learned from his quest.

  • Malala Reacts to 1,000 Days Since Afghan Girls Were Banned From School: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Malala Reacts to 1,000 Days Since Afghan Girls Were Banned From School

    S2024 E6250 - 5m 18s

    A grim milestone in Afghanistan this week as the country marks 1,000 days since girls were banned from attending secondary school. Afghanistan is once more a desperate place for women, who are seeing their rights fade away in a reality Malala Yousafzai calls “gender apartheid." Malala discusses her foundation’s announcement today of another $1.5 million pledged to keep girls’ education alive.

  • “Left Behind:” Why Black Voters Are Disillusioned with the Democratic Party: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Left Behind:” Why Black Voters Are Disillusioned with the Democratic Party

    S2024 E6248 - 18m 10s

    For Democrats, Black voters have historically been a bastion of support. But recent data warns against taking them for granted. A Pew Research Poll showed about half would prefer to replace both presidential candidates, hinting at their growing disaffection with the Democratic Party. Professor Leah Rigueur talks to Michel Martin about what’s behind it.

  • NYT: Israel Launched Covert Social Media Campaign to Influence U.S. Lawmakers: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    NYT: Israel Launched Covert Social Media Campaign to Influence U.S. Lawmakers

    S2024 E6247 - 17m 13s

    In a New York Times investigation, reporter Sheera Frenkel reveals how an alleged Israeli campaign on social media attempted to alter the narrative, and influence American lawmakers, after the horrors of October 7th. Frenkel speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about this new front in the propaganda wars and its effect on American foreign policy.

  • “Trippy:” How Psychedelics Can Be Used to Treat Mental Health Issues: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Trippy:” How Psychedelics Can Be Used to Treat Mental Health Issues

    S2024 E6246 - 18m 31s

    Last week in the US, a federal advisory committee voted against using MDMA – or ecstasy – to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. It marks the first time FDA advisers have even considered a psychedelic drug for medical use. This is something Ernesto Londoño is passionate about. His new book "Trippy" draws on his own experience in the Amazon, trying to ease his depression.

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