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May 10, 2024

55m 23s

UNRWA Chief Philippe Lazzarini joins the show from Jerusalem to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and allegations against his agency. Lawrence Wright discusses the documentary series "God Save Texas" based on his book of the same name. Dr. Jonathan Metzl looks at mass shootings in the U.S. in his book "What We've Become."

Episodes

  • May 31, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 31, 2021

    S2021 E3239 - 55m 41s

    100 years ago, on 31 May and 1 June, an estimated 300 Black people were killed in a rampage by a white mob in Tulsa, destroying a wealthy neighborhood known as America’s Black Wall Street.

  • May 28, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 28, 2021

    S2021 E3238 - 55m 52s

    Susan Glasser; Fintan O’Toole; Bartlett Sher; Kathleen Kingsbury; John Green

  • May 27, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 27, 2021

    S2021 E3237 - 56m 5s

    Marc Lipsitch; Ed Yong; Hala Alyan; Kev Marcus and Will Baptiste

  • May 26, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 26, 2021

    S2021 E3236 - 55m 56s

    The EU has imposed new sanctions and cut aviation links to Belarus.

  • May 25, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 25, 2021

    S2021 E3235 - 55m 53s

    Karen Bass; Matthew Chance; Tamara Alrifai; Bob Costas; Elizabeth Hinton

  • May 24, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 24, 2021

    S2021 E3234 - 56m 5s

    Over the weekend, many Gazans got their first real look at the devastation brought by the 11 days of bombardments. And now begins the daunting, familiar task of rebuilding.

  • May 21, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 21, 2021

    S2021 E3233 - 55m 56s

    Ben Wedeman; Yossi Klein Halevi; Mariam Barghouti; Daniel Kahneman; Dr. Monica Gandhi

  • May 20, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 20, 2021

    S2021 E3232 - 55m 50s

    Is a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants on the horizon?

  • May 19, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 19, 2021

    S2021 E3231 - 55m 45s

    Frans Timmermans; Dr. Ayoade Alakija; Randi Weingarten; Robert Ballard

  • May 18, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 18, 2021

    S2021 E3230 - 55m 26s

    As the lucky nations get vaccinated, a return to normalcy may not excite everyone. Some are very anxious about going back to how things were, with psychologists calling it “re-entry anxiety.”

  • May 17, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 17, 2021

    S2021 E3229 - 55m 32s

    Dennis Ross; Khaled Elgindy; Safwat al-Kahlout; Dr. Céline Gounder; Anna Sale

  • May 14, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 14, 2021

    S2021 E3228 - 56m 5s

    Violence and unrest in Gaza continue to be reported.

Extras + Features

  • A Whole New Look at The Beatles: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Whole New Look at The Beatles

    S2021 E4103 - 2m 39s

    If you think you know all there is to know about the Fab Four, think again. None other than Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson has worked his Lord of the Rings magic on an archive of footage over 50 years old, providing a whole new view of some of The Beatles' last recording sessions.

  • Tom Morello on How You Can Change the World: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tom Morello on How You Can Change the World

    S2021 E4103 - 17m 42s

    Tom Morello is best known as the guitarist of the rock band Rage Against the Machine, but you'll find his latest work in print. He's writing a series of essays on his music and social justice for The New York Times, all while preparing to release his new album next month -- as he discusses with Hari Sreenivasan.

  • John Cho Talks “Cowboy Bebop” and Fighting Asian Hate: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    John Cho Talks “Cowboy Bebop” and Fighting Asian Hate

    S2021 E4101 - 17m 31s

    One of the most influential anime series of all time has been given the live-action Netflix treatment. "Cowboy Bebop" is an action-packed Western set in space, decades in the future. At a time when diversity is the hot topic in Hollywood, John Cho sits down with Hari Sreenivasan to discuss his journey as an actor and what it means to be part of such a well-loved project.

  • “The First Wave:” Inside the Early Days of the Pandemic: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “The First Wave:” Inside the Early Days of the Pandemic

    S2021 E4100 - 16m 49s

    In focus tonight: Dr. Natalie Dougé, one of the subjects of the harrowing documentary "The First Wave," by director Matthew Heineman. The film takes viewers inside one of New York's hardest-hit hospitals. Dougé and Heineman join Hari Sreenivasan to share their memories from the early stages of the pandemic.

  • Rachel Vindman on Democracy and Authoritarianism: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rachel Vindman on Democracy and Authoritarianism

    S2021 E4099 - 18m 7s

    Rachel Vindman was thrust into the national spotlight after her husband, Alexander, blew the whistle on President Donald Trump's alleged abuses of power. In her new podcast, Vindman talks about her breakup with the Republican Party -- and a larger trend of suburban women following suit.

  • Billy Porter: “I Fought for Years to Be Masculine Enough”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Billy Porter: “I Fought for Years to Be Masculine Enough”

    S2021 E4098 - 18m 10s

    Billy Porter made his name as Lola in "Kinky Boots" before going on to become the first openly gay Black man to win an Emmy as lead actor for "Pose," and a key figure in the movement to de-gender fashion. Porter’s new autobiography, "Unprotected," is a powerful reflection on race, sexuality, art, and healing. He speaks about fame and grappling with the structures surrounding masculinity.

  • How Keith Moon Saved Carlos Santana’s Debut Performance: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Keith Moon Saved Carlos Santana’s Debut Performance

    S2021 E4097 - 16m 26s

    Carlos Santana is a musician who needs little introduction. His music blends a unique mix of rock, jazz and influences from his Mexican heritage. His band recently released their new album called “Blessings and Miracles.” He joins Walter Isaacson to explain what inspired this latest album and the people and experiences that shaped the artist he is today.

  • Anti-Racism Has Gone Too Far, says John McWhorter: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Anti-Racism Has Gone Too Far, says John McWhorter

    S2021 E4096 - 18m 1s

    John McWhorter is a bestselling author and linguist, and he's out with a new book called "Woke Racism." Here he is with Walter Isaacson discussing his theory and solutions for a more just and equitable America.

  • Why Did the FBI Dismiss Jan. 6 Warnings?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Did the FBI Dismiss Jan. 6 Warnings?

    S2021 E4095 - 18m 42s

    The Washington Post has conducted an extensive investigation into January 6 called "The Attack: Before, During and After." It included more than 75 journalists and interviews with over 230 people, showing a firm commitment to establishing the facts. Michel Martin speaks with Post reporters Amy Gardner and Aaron Davis about the cascade of warnings received before January 6th.

  • "Dopesick:" Purdue Pharma, FDA to Blame for Opiod Crisis: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Dopesick:" Purdue Pharma, FDA to Blame for Opiod Crisis

    S2021 E4094 - 18m 6s

    The new Hulu drama "Dopesick" tells the story of Purdue Pharma's highly addictive painkiller Oxycontin and its tragic ripple effect on communities throughout the country. Actors Peter Sarsgaard and John Hoogenakker join Hari Sreenivasan to discuss their roles in the project and the urgency of the opioid crisis.

  • The Daily Show’s Roy Wood Jr.: “Racism is Getting Craftier": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Daily Show’s Roy Wood Jr.: “Racism is Getting Craftier"

    S2021 E4093 - 16m 50s

    Best known as a correspondent for "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah," stand-up comic Roy Wood Jr. is noted for satire that confronts the tough topics head-on. His new hour-long special for Comedy Central, "Imperfect Messenger," takes on everything from race and police reform to mass shootings and celebrity activism. Here is Roy Wood Jr. talking to Hari Sreenivasan.

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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