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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.

September 13, 2024

55m 47s

Kholood Khair, a Sudanese journalist, joins the show to shed light on what some call a forgotten crisis in Sudan. Cindy McCain, Director of the World Food Programme, describes the hardship that has spread across Sudan since the outbreak of war. Saad Mohseni on his memoir and the struggle for a free and independent press in Afghanistan. Jerusalem Demsas on the housing crisis in America.

Episodes

  • May 16, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 16, 2022

    S2022 E4228 - 55m 40s

    The Taliban's deputy leader joins Christiane for his first-ever interview with a western news organization. Laurel Miller and Margot Wallström discuss the Taliban's treatment of women and girls. David Gergen, author of "Hearts Touched With Fire," explains why the torch of leadership must now be passed to the next generation.

  • May 11, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 11, 2022

    S2022 E4225 - 55m 8s

    The U.S. Senate votes today on a measure that would codify Roe v. Wade, guaranteeing a woman’s right to abortion. Kolbi-Molinas recently argued a case on abortion rights before the Supreme Court and joins the show. The new French film "Happening" takes a hard look at the realities -- and risks -- of life before legalized abortion. Rick Hasen discusses the disinformation that is poisoning politics.

  • May 10, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 10, 2022

    S2022 E4224 - 55m 38s

    U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry discusses his efforts to accelerate the transition to renewable energy in the U.S. Russia Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore discusses the war in Ukraine. Mental health journalist Judith Warner explains what's fueling the mental health crisis among children.

  • May 9, 2022.: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 9, 2022.

    S2022 E4223 - 55m 40s

    Former Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Kozyrev offers unique insight into the Kremlin leadership. Ben Hodges, former Commander of American forces in Europe analyzes the balance of power on the battlefield in Ukraine. Eliyahu Stern, Professor of Modern Jewish History at Yale, explains how right wing parties are exploiting a new definition of antisemitism.

  • May 6, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 6, 2022

    S2022 E4222 - 55m 41s

    The Philippines is bracing for an important presidential election. Richard Heydarian discusses what a return of the Marcos Dynasty could mean. Many fear the overturning of Roe v. Wade would disproportionately impact minority communities. Farai Chideya weighs in. Zain Asher's new book tells the story of how her mother struggled for survival and pushed her children to achieve.

  • May 5, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 5, 2022

    S2022 E4221 - 55m 34s

    For CA Rep. Jackie Speier, abortion is a lived experienced. In 2011, she became the first member of Congress to share her abortion story on the House floor. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the president emerita of Brooklyn Academy of Music, and explains how BAM became a global performing arts powerhouse in her new memoir. The likely demise of Roe v. Wade has galvanized America’s evangelicals.

  • May 4, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 4, 2022

    S2022 E4220 - 55m 30s

    Former anti-abortion activist Frank Schaeffer weighs in on the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe v. Wade. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie discusses the state of politics in the U.S. Author John Avlon offers insight into upcoming midterm elections.

  • April 29, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 29, 2022

    S2022 E4217 - 55m 40s

    Russian investigative journalist Andrei Soldatov has been observing Russia’s failures -- and the blame game that follows in the Kremlin. In his latest book, "The Infodemic," Joel Simon takes a deep dive into what he calls the modern brand of censorship. Economist Darrick Hamilton discusses his idea for so-called “baby bonds.” Florida has become Ground Zero for America's culture wars.

  • April 28, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 28, 2022

    S2022 E4216 - 55m 40s

    Ivo Daalder and Evelyn Farkas discuss President Biden's Ukraine war strategy. Former French President François Hollande reflect's on France's recent election. Author Amy Webb discusses her new book "The Genesis Machine."

  • April 26, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 26, 2022

    S2022 E4214 - 55m 39s

    Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow discusses a viral speech she gave in defense of the LGBT community. Heather O'Neill, Cynde Strand and Maria Fleet discuss the new documentary "No Orindary Life." Scott Galloway weighs in on Elon Musk's Twitter buyout.

  • April 25, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 25, 2022

    S2022 E4213 - 55m 39s

    Macron is the first French president in two decades to win re-election, comfortably beating his hard-right challenger Marine Le Pen in the second round this weekend. Alina Beskrovna was born and raised in Mariupol and spent a month there under siege before managing to escape. Ronan Farrow recently investigated the commercial spyware industry and its implications for democracies around the world.

  • April 22, 2022: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 22, 2022

    S2022 E4212 - 55m 40s

    Chilean Environment Minister Maisa Rojas discusses climate action in Latin America. Producer Dan Edge discusses the new Frontline series "The Power of Big Oil." Climate justice activist Svitlana Romano explains why the war in Ukraine is an environmental disaster.

Extras + Features

  • Tom Nichols: Goal of Today’s GOP Is Minority Rule: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tom Nichols: Goal of Today’s GOP Is Minority Rule

    S2022 E5018 - 17m 45s

    What does it mean to be a conservative in the Trump era? Our next guest,Tom Nichols, asked this question in his latest piece for The Atlantic. With midterm elections approaching, Nichols joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the current state of the Republican Party.

  • Condoleezza Rice on the Record: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Condoleezza Rice on the Record

    S2022 E5017 - 17m 1s

    Iran hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin last week, as the two countries look to bolster relations while under strict sanctions from the West. It’s one example of how the war in Ukraine is influencing foreign policy worldwide. For more on this, Walter Isaacson speaks with former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

  • He was Almost a School Shooter. What Stopped Him?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    He was Almost a School Shooter. What Stopped Him?

    S2022 E5016 - 19m 54s

    Aaron Stark provides a unique perspective on America’s gun violence epidemic: inside the mind of a potential school shooter. He was stopped from committing that horrific act 25 years ago, when he was a teenager, and he explains why in an article for The Washington Post. Today, he’s a mental health advocate and joins Michel Martin to discuss his past and what can be done to prevent these attacks.

  • Nance: “We Are on the Last Leg of the American Experiment": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Nance: “We Are on the Last Leg of the American Experiment"

    S2022 E5015 - 18m

    The January 6 hearings have brought to light explosive evidence of Donald Trump's efforts to subvert democracy, as well as the role of far-right extremist groups linked to the former president. In a new book, counterterrorism expert Malcolm Nance investigates this growing threat. Nance joins Michel Martin to talk about far-right ideologies, as well as his own experience fighting in Ukraine.

  • Survival & Innovation on the Front Lines of Climate Change: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Survival & Innovation on the Front Lines of Climate Change

    S2022 E5014 - 17m 5s

    Simon Mundy traveled to 26 countries to discover how those on the front lines are adapting to the climate crisis. The innovative solutions he found are documented in his new book, "Race for Tomorrow." Simon spoke with Hari Sreenivasan as the mercury hit 104 degrees Fahrenheit in the U.K.

  • “We Are the New Enemies of the State,” Says Rana Ayyub: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “We Are the New Enemies of the State,” Says Rana Ayyub

    S2022 E5013 - 18m 26s

    In the world's largest democracy, freedom of the press is in retreat. India has slipped to 150th out of 180 countries on this year's World Press Freedom Index. Journalist Rana Ayyub has come under frequent fire for her reporting, with the United Nations calling on Indian authorities to "end the judicial harassment" against her. She joins Hari Sreenivasan.

  • Will The Center Hold? The Moderate Party Wants To Find Out: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Will The Center Hold? The Moderate Party Wants To Find Out

    S2022 E5012 - 17m 12s

    The divisive nature of American politics is forcing the extremes into the mainstream, and in so doing is straining democracy. As the midterm elections fast approach, many American voters are increasingly feeling lost in the middle. Congressman Tom Malinowski joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the potential for a third political party.

  • Boy Scout Sexual Abuse Survivor Tells His Story: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Boy Scout Sexual Abuse Survivor Tells His Story

    S2022 E5011 - 18m 2s

    A new documentary investigates the Boy Scouts of America and some 82,000 claims of sexual abuse against the youth organization -- complete with firsthand accounts from survivors. Director Irene Taylor and former Boy Scout Stuart Lord join Hari Sreenivasan to discuss a century-long coverup.

  • Sen. Raphael Warnock on Jan. 6 and the GA Senate Race: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sen. Raphael Warnock on Jan. 6 and the GA Senate Race

    S2022 E5010 - 18m 8s

    January 6, 2021 was a day for America’s history books – but so was the day before, when Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff became the first Black and Jewish candidates in Georgia history to win seats in the U.S. Senate. Senator Warnock reflects on all that brought him to this moment in a new memoir, "A Way Out of No Way." He speaks with Michel Martin.

  • Fmr. RNC Spokesman on GOP’s Descent into Trumpism: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Fmr. RNC Spokesman on GOP’s Descent into Trumpism

    S2022 E5008 - 18m 10s

    As more is revealed about the inner workings of Trump’s White House, our next guest lifts the lid on the moral divisions within the Republican Party. In his new book, "Why We Did It," Tim Miller details his involvement with the GOP and how political staffers were able to justify the new brand of politics, as he explains to Walter Isaacson.

  • Is Asian-American Safety Backsliding?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Is Asian-American Safety Backsliding?

    S2022 E5007 - 18m 14s

    Hate crime targeting Asian Americans is on the rise, and many are recalling the gruesome murder of Vincent Chin in 1980s Detroit. Helen Zia was on the front lines as an activist then and still leads the fight today. She speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about Chin’s story and the current danger to her community.

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