May 9, 2024
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expresses concern over the endurance of Ukraine's allies at a time when his troops need weapons. Director Jonathan Glazer speaks about his Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning film "The Zone of Interest." Haaretz Editor-in-Chief, Aluf Benn discusses his recent piece, "Israel’s Self-Destruction: Netanyahu, the Palestinians, and the Price of Neglect."
Episodes
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November 17, 2021
S2021 E4100 - 55m 57s
Belarus opposition leader discusses the situation on the Belarus-Poland border. Poland's deputy foreign minister joins the program to discuss his country's response, and what Poland believes needs to be done in response to Belarus. "Becoming Cousteau" director joins the show to discuss the documentary and Cousteau's legacy. "The First Wave" takes viewers inside one of NY's hardest-hit hospitals.
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November 16, 2021
S2021 E4099 - 55m 56s
Anne Applebaum, staff writer for The Atlantic, analyzes the situation on the Poland/Belarus border. Former diplomats Victor Gao and Robert Daly assess President Biden's virtual meetings with China's President Xi. J.J. Abrams discusses his new project producing "The Play That Goes Wrong." USA Today opinion writer Rachel Vindman explains why she broke up with the GOP and discusses her new podcast.
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November 15, 2021
S2021 E4098 - 55m 57s
The COP26 climate summit ended, not with a bang, but a whimper. What needs to happen before world leaders meet at next year's summit in Egypt? "The Lehman Trilogy " has returned, with its three-actor cast taking on more than 50 characters to tell the 160-year story of Lehman Brothers. Billy Porter speaks about fame and grappling with the structures surrounding masculinity.
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November 12, 2021
S2021 E4097 - 55m 38s
Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker discusses his efforts for peace and reconciliation. Justice correspondent Elie Mystal discusses the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been imprisoned in Iran since 2019—her husband, Richard Ratcliffe, explains his disappointment with Britain's inaction. Musician Carlos Santana reflects on his iconic career.
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November 11, 2021
S2021 E4096 - 55m 44s
Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani met with British officials today as nuclear negotiations are set to resume later this month. Andrew Forrest has a vision of turning steelmaking green. Today marks the passing of Frederik Willem de Klerk, the last president of apartheid South Africa. John McWhorter is a bestselling author and linguist, and he's out with a new book.
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November 10, 2021
S2021 E4095 - 55m 56s
NBA player Enes Kanter explains why he spoke out against Xi Jinping. Arminka Helic and Christian Schmidt analyze tensions in Bosnia. Washington Post reporters Amy Gardner and Aaron Davis discuss their deep investigation into the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
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November 9, 2021
S2021 E4094 - 55m 55s
Journalist Matthew Luxmore has spent several days near the Poland-Belarus border and recounts what he has seen. With a spike in COVID-19 cases in Europe, Dr. Paul Offit weighs in on the trajectory of the pandemic. Chris Richards provides some perspective on the tragedy at Astroworld. The new Hulu drama "Dopesick" tells the story of Purdue Pharma's highly addictive painkiller Oxycontin.
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November 8, 2021
S2021 E4093 - 55m 56s
British Petroleum CEO Bernard Looney discusses his company's pledge to become carbon-neutral by 2050. CNN correspondent Phil Black gives an update from COP26. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) discusses the RENACER Act. Comedian Roy Wood Jr. explains the inspiration behind his new stand up special "Imperfect Messenger."
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November 5, 2021
S2021 E4092 - 55m 24s
After a year of conflict in Ethiopia, rebel forces say they are closing in on the capital city of Addis Ababa. For years, the National Rifle Association has been one of America’s most powerful advocacy groups – but is their political power waning? Noah Feldman is out with a new book "The Broken Constitution." A new Pfizer pill that may dramatically reduce the risk of eing hospitalized or dying.
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November 4, 2021
S2021 E4091 - 55m 56s
Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, explains why he thinks nuclear energy is a crucial stepping stone to a greener world.Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin discusses her new memoir "Both/And." Activists Chase Iron Eyes and Tokata Iron Eyes look back on the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
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November 3, 2021
S2021 E4090 - 55m 23s
Janet Yellen says Biden’s spending bills are critical for economic growth. Scott Jennings and Larry Sabato dig into last night's election results. Ugandan campaigner Vanessa Nakate has become a superstar for her work in the movement for climate justice. Nancy Pelosi said she would include paid family and medical leave in the social spending package. Sen. Gillibrand is a key backer.
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November 2, 2021
S2021 E4089 - 55m 56s
Boris Johnson discusses efforts to reduce carbon emissions and the state of the pandemic in the UK. John Kerry discusses the progress being made at the COP26 summit. NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins discusses misinformation and vaccine hesitancy.
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Bob Woodward: “Peril Remains...Trump Is Out There."
S2021 E4065 - 18m 27s
The nation's top military leaders are in their second day of testimony before Congress about the withdrawal from Afghanistan. General Mark Milley has revealed that President Trump originally ordered the withdrawal of all American troops by January 15, before walking that decision back some days later. As all this unfolds, the legendary reporter Bob Woodward speaks with Walter Isaacson.
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Justice Stephen Breyer on His Future Plans
S2021 E4065 - 2m 59s
Among the nine Americans privileged with a seat on America’s highest court is Stephen Breyer, appointed in 1994 by Bill Clinton. Since the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, progressives have pushed for him to retire during the Biden presidency, but so far he has not revealed his plans. In a rare interview, Justice Breyer speaks with Christiane about his new book and more.
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Anita Hill on R. Kelly and Gender Violence
S2021 E4064 - 2m 7s
Anita Hill has dedicated her life to tackling gender violence, after coming to national prominence 30 years ago with her testimony that then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas had sexually harassed her. She joins Christiane to discuss her new book "Believing: Our Thirty Year Journey to End Gender Violence."
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How a Near-Death Experience Changed Rais Bhuiyan's Life
S2021 E4064 - 17m 23s
Ten days after 9/11, Rais Bhuiyan was shot at point blank range by a white supremacist while he was at work. The near-death experience inspired him to set up World Without Hate, dedicated to breaking the cycles of violence – he even campaigned to save his attacker from death row, as he explains to Michel Martin.
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Military Historian Analyzes Gen. Milley's Testimony
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Mark Milley and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin testified today before the Senate on the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, with Gen. Milley also being asked about reports he told the Chinese he would warn them if then-President Trump was about to launch a war against them. Military historian Richard Kohn joins Christiane to discuss the testimony.
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Should the Vaccinated Worry About Waning Immunity?
S2021 E4063 - 18m 11s
Despite pleas from the World Health Organization, the U.S., the U.K. and other wealthy nations are moving forward with COVID-19 booster shots. In America, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky endorsed the recommendation by outside advisers to offer boosters to people over 65 and with underlying conditions – but in a rare step, she broke with the panel and decided also to include frontline workers.
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Negotiations to Form a New Government in Germany
S2021 E4063 - 2m 57s
In Germany, the center-left Social Democrats have scored a slim victory in the race to replace Angela Merkel as chancellor. Her more conservative party suffered its worst defeat in decades. But Germans likely won’t be saying “auf wiedersehen” to Merkel any time soon: negotiations to form a new government could take weeks, if not months, leaving her in charge in a caretaker capacity until then.
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How Dollars Can Damage Democracy
S2021 E4063 - 2m 57s
Democrats have three days to fund the government or face a shutdown. Moreover, President Biden’s economic agenda faces crucial votes this week in the House and the Senate. These bills face organized opposition from lobbyists and dark money campaigns. For a look at how dollars can damage democracy, Christiane speaks with The New Yorker’s Jane Mayer.
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Angela Merkel's 16-Year Chancellorship Approaches its Close
S2021 E4062 - 2m 50s
Angela Merkel’s nearly 16 years as chancellor of Germany are coming to an end. She has led her country through four U.S. presidencies -- George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and now Joe Biden – and multiple global crises. How will history remember her time in power? And whom will Germans turn to now? Journalist Katrin Bennhold joins the show from Berlin to discuss.
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Climate Takeaways From the U.N. General Assembly
S2021 E4062 - 2m 19s
In New York this week, climate change has been the primary focus at the U.N. General Assembly. The U.N. Secretary General said the world is “light-years away from reaching our targets,” while Britain's prime minister called for world leaders to step up and take responsibility. Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe joins Christiane to discuss what's at stake.
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Colombian President Iván Duque on the Migration Crisis
S2021 E4062 - 2m 13s
As climate change, COVID-19, and migration crises hit the Americas, Colombia’s outgoing president finds himself defending his legacy. Having campaigned on economic growth, Iván Duque saw his country’s economy and employment hit hard by the pandemic. Meanwhile, a surge of migrants from Haiti and Venezuela are seeking refuge in Colombia. President Duque joins Christiane to discuss.
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YouTube's Chief Product Officer on Misinformation Crisis
S2021 E4062 - 17m 5s
As the pandemic continues, the role of misinformation and disinformation in perpetuating the spread of COVID-19 is of increasing concern. Neal Mohan, YouTube's chief product officer, is in charge of combating this issue on the platform. He speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about striking the balance between free speech and dangerous lies.
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