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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 27, 2024

55m 27s

Professor Mona Fawa on the situation in Lebanon, Hezbollah's role, and where public opinion in the country lies. Climate policy expert Leah Stokes and former Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC) on climate change policies in the U.S. Meryl Streep, Fawzia Koofi and Habiba Sarabi on the new documentary, "The Sharp Edge of Peace." Malcom Gladwell on his new book, "Revenge of the Tipping Point."

Episodes

  • 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.

  • 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."

Extras + Features

  • Expert Analysis on First Biden vs. Trump 2024 Presidential Debate: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Expert Analysis on First Biden vs. Trump 2024 Presidential Debate

    S2024 E6260 - 5m 52s

    Few people are as well placed to discuss current political developments, and the prospects for this summer's conventions, than veteran Democratic party strategist Simon Rosenberg and Marc Lotter, who served as special assistant to President Trump and was director of strategic communications in his 2020 campaign. They join Christiane from Atlanta, scene of last night's debate.

  • Imara Jones on Combating Anti-Trans Legislation and Uplifting Trans Voices: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Imara Jones on Combating Anti-Trans Legislation and Uplifting Trans Voices

    S2024 E6259 - 18m 12s

    The last few years have seen a wave of legislation targeting the rights of transgender people. Next term, the Supreme Court will decide whether states can restrict gender-affirming care. Journalist Imara Jones has made it her mission to fight the narrative of disempowering the trans community. She joins the show to discuss her new documentary series "American Problems, Trans Solutions."

  • David French: If Trump Wins, Evangelicals Will See It As Divine Intervention: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    David French: If Trump Wins, Evangelicals Will See It As Divine Intervention

    S2024 E6258 - 17m 58s

    As U.S. voters gear up for a polarizing election, the confusion of faith with political identity can contribute to further division. It's something New York Times columnist David French has personally experienced. He was recently dismissed from a speaking event for the Presbyterian Church in America, after facing backlash for criticizing Donald Trump. He joins the show to discuss his latest piece.

  • How World Leaders are Scrambling to Secure Food in the Shadows: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How World Leaders are Scrambling to Secure Food in the Shadows

    S2024 E6257 - 17m 19s

    Fears are mounting about access to our most vital resources — food and water. "The Grab" is a documentary that chronicles how certain governments are attempting to control these global resources. The journalist and director behind the film, Nate Halverson and Gabriela Cowperthwaite, join the show to discuss whether the fight over our most precious commodities could lead to geopolitical conflict.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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