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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

  • August 2, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    August 2, 2024

    S2024 E7025 - 55m 20s

    Former SC State Rep. Bakari Sellers and reporter Elaina Plott Calabro give their takes on this week in the Trump and Harris campaigns. Evan Williams explores the far-right elements that have resurfaced in Germany recently in a new documentary, "Germany's Enemy Within." Policing expert Tracie Keesee discusses what went wrong in the horrific Sonya Massey shooting and how to prevent other tragedies.

  • August 1, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    August 1, 2024

    S2024 E7024 - 55m 32s

    Exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar discusses the historic U.S.-Russia prisoner swap that includes reporter Evan Gershkovich. Former IDF paratrooper Yuval Green speaks out about the horrors he witnessed in Gaza and why he publicly refused further service. Democratic strategist Waleed Shahid discusses what Vice President Harris's stance on Israel-Gaza may be and how she can win over undecideds.

  • July 31, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 31, 2024

    S2024 E7023 - 55m 48s

    Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed today in an early morning strike in the Iranian capital of Tehran. Correspondents Nick Paton Walsh and Ivan Watson discuss the latest on the ground in Lebanon. Experts Ronen Bergman, Colin Clarke, Nabih Bulos react. Correspondent Clarissa Ward on the mood in Israel. Former IDF Intelligence Chief Tamir Hayman on the implications for Israel.

  • July 30, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 30, 2024

    S2024 E7022 - 55m 48s

    American Doctors Mark Perlmutter and Feroze Sidhwa relay what they witnessed during a treacherous journey into Gaza. International Correspondent Ben Wedeman and analyst Kim Ghattas on the Beirut explosion this morning. Nina Jankowicz, former head of the Disinformation Governance Board, explains how women -- and Kamala Harris in particular -- are the primary targets of online abuse.

  • July 29, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 29, 2024

    S2024 E7021 - 55m 48s

    Fears of all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah are intensifying in the wake of a rocket strike on Golan Heights. Correspondent Ben Wedeman and former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett discuss. Alexandra Winkler on Venezuela's presidential election. Mary Ziegler explains how Iowa’s abortion law will be implemented. Democratic Kentucky State Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong on J.D. Vance.

  • July 26, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 26, 2024

    S2024 E7020 - 55m 49s

    Veteran diplomat Richard Haass discusses this unprecedented month in American politics. A new HBO documentary, "Wild Wild Space," delves into the fortunes and failures of these space entrepreneurs, and the power they hold in a race that is reshaping our world. Evan Osnos on Biden’s address to the nation, his legacy, and the dynamics of the race with just over 100 days to go until election day.

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

    July 25, 2024

    S2024 E7019 - 55m 49s

    Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris, Christiane speaks with two-time tennis Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray. French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra discusses preparing a city to host the Olympics and how sports can rise above politics. Michael Waters explores the history of transgender athletes and the Olympics in his new book "The Other Olympians.”

  • 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.

Extras + Features

  • Real or Not Real? The Danger of AI-Generated Content in Elections: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Real or Not Real? The Danger of AI-Generated Content in Elections

    S2024 E6245 - 18m 38s

    The power of artificial intelligence can easily be weaponized to stoke the flames of disinformation — particularly during the lead-up to the U.S. presidential election. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is worried about the spike in AI-generated campaign content. He joins the show to share how he's warning election officials to guard against fraud.

  • 101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Commemorates D-Day Anniversary: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Commemorates D-Day Anniversary

    S2024 E6244 - 6m 3s

    Today, veterans are returning to Normandy to pay tribute to their fallen comrades and ensure that the world never forgets their sacrifice. As time marches on, the number of surviving veterans grows fewer and fewer. But the voices of those few ring louder than ever. Among them is 101-year-old D-Day veteran Jake Larson, who spoke with Christiane in the Normandy American Cemetery.

  • Tom Hanks on Remembering D-Day 80 Years Later: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tom Hanks on Remembering D-Day 80 Years Later

    S2024 E6244 - 4m 39s

    When we think of D-Day, perhaps the most vivid imagery comes not from the newsreels of the time, but from cinema -- for example, the visceral, haunting battlefield scenes from "Saving Private Ryan." That movie’s star, Tom Hanks, is a history buff, and traveled to Normandy for the anniversary commemoration. Christiane spoke with him there about the meaning of this anniversary.

  • They Were the Poster Child for the KKK; Now They Advocate for Antiracism: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    They Were the Poster Child for the KKK; Now They Advocate for Antiracism

    S2024 E6242 - 18m 10s

    In a new memoir, “The Klansman’s Son," R. Derek Black writes about their upbringing and personal transformation – from a committed white supremacist since childhood to an outspoken anti-racism advocate. The author joins the show to reflect on their journey and offer insight into why people hold onto extremist beliefs.

  • Inside the Situation Room: George Stephanopoulos on Presidents in Crisis: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Inside the Situation Room: George Stephanopoulos on Presidents in Crisis

    S2024 E6241 - 17m 59s

    For generations, U.S. presidents in crisis have repaired to the Situation Room with their advisers. In his new book, aptly titled "The Situation Room," TV host and former White House communications director George Stephanopoulos looks at the dilemmas America’s past leaders have reckoned with in that space. He tells Walter Isaacson all about them.

  • President & Convicted Felon: Historian on the Unprecedented Trump Verdict: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    President & Convicted Felon: Historian on the Unprecedented Trump Verdict

    S2024 E6240 - 15m 25s

    It’s a verdict that will be forever cemented in history. In more than 200 years of America as we know it, no U.S. president has ever been convicted of a crime – until this week. Presidential historian Tim Naftali joins the show to discuss where this moment stands in the longer arc of U.S. history.

  • Chicago Fed. Pres. Talks Inflation, Jobs and Nonpartisanship: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Chicago Fed. Pres. Talks Inflation, Jobs and Nonpartisanship

    S2024 E6239 - 16m 46s

    In the runup to the U.S. presidential election in November, the economy is the biggest driver for voters. But there appears to be a disconnect between the economic facts on the ground and how people feel about it. Austan Goolsbee is President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He updates Walter Isaacson on the state of America’s finances -- from the labor market to the housing market.

  • “Get Honest or Die Lying:” Charlamagne tha God on Why Small Talk Sucks: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Get Honest or Die Lying:” Charlamagne tha God on Why Small Talk Sucks

    S2024 E6238 - 17m 37s

    Charlamagne tha God is a radio personality, television host and author. His new book, "Get Honest or Die Lying: Why Small Talk Sucks," critiques the prevalence of superficial conversations and advocates for deeper, more meaningful dialogues to address societal divisions and personal unhappiness. He joins the show to discuss the importance of authentic communication.

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Father on the Latino Vote and a Life of Activism: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Father on the Latino Vote and a Life of Activism

    S2024 E6237 - 18m 16s

    Luis Miranda has devoted decades to helping to give Latino communities a voice in U.S. politics. Many recognize him as the father of "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. Now, he's out with a new memoir, “Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America,” which chronicles his journey from young activist in Puerto Rico to influential democratic adviser in New York City.

  • “A Gentleman in Moscow” Author Amor Towles Discusses His New Short Stories: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “A Gentleman in Moscow” Author Amor Towles Discusses His New Short Stories

    S2024 E6235 - 17m 17s

    Walter speaks with bestselling novelist Amor Towles about his new book “Table for Two.” The book, a New York Times bestseller, is a collection of short stories and a novella, described by the author as mainly concerning "the fateful consequences that can spring from brief encounters and the delicate mechanics of compromise that operate at the heart of modern marriages.”

  • Justice Alito’s Flag Controversy Brings Scrutiny to Supreme Court Ethics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Justice Alito’s Flag Controversy Brings Scrutiny to Supreme Court Ethics

    S2024 E6234 - 18m 23s

    Several Supreme Court justices have now had their impartiality called into question with little consequence. Aaron Tang, author of "Supreme Hubris," believes the Court is overplaying its hand. The author joins the show to discuss how to restore public trust to this vital institution.

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