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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

  • 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."

  • July 8, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 8, 2024

    S2024 E7006 - 55m 49s

    Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley Clark discusses the stakes for Ukraine and for NATO in Ukraine's war with Russia. Former Deputy of the French National Assembly Clément Beaune breaks down the results of the French elections. Middle East expert Sanam Vakil does the same for Iran's recent elections. Former editor Adam Moss looks at the creative process in his new book "The Work of Art."

  • July 5, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 5, 2024

    S2024 E7005 - 55m 53s

    UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths discusses the deaths of international relief workers in Gaza. Evgenia Kara-Murza, the wife of jailed Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza on the state of Putin's Russia. Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explains his pragmatic approach to interpreting the Constitution in his new book "Reading the Constitution."

  • July 4, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 4, 2024

    S2024 E7004 - 55m 53s

    Today, veterans gather in Normandy to honor the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. NATO Supreme Allied Commander General Christopher Cavoli discusses this historic anniversary. 101-year-old D-Day veteran Jake Larson joins Chistiane in the Normandy American Cemetery. Tom Hanks on the importance of remembering. Anilore Banon, sculptor of "Les Braves" on Omaha Beach, joins the show.

  • June 28, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 28, 2024

    S2024 E6260 - 55m 26s

    Veteran Democratic party strategist Simon Rosenberg and former special assistant to President Trump Marc Lotter on last night's debate. Correspondent Fred Pleitgenand New York Times reporter Farnaz Fassihi on the Iran elections. Francis S. Barry on his new book "Back Roads and Better Angels."

  • June 27, 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 27, 2024

    S2024 E6259 - 55m 53s

    Legal analyst Carrie Cordero on SCOTUS' ruling on Idaho's abortion law. Columnist and author Simon Kuper on the French elections. Two of Harry Belafonte's mentees discuss the new film "Following Harry," which charts the last years of Belafonte’s life. Award-winning journalist Imara Jones on her new documentary series "American Problems, Trans Solutions."

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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