May 3, 2024
Michael Schill, president of Northwestern University, discusses the protests on campuses across the country and the deal his university was able to strike. Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists on threats to press around the globe. Photographer Platon discusses his new book “The Defenders.” Sociologist Brad Wilcox explores the positives of marriage in his book "Get Married."
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May 13, 2021
S2021 E3227 - 55m 43s
Noura Erakat; Vladimir Chizhov; Francis Rooney; Jamal Simmons
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May 12, 2021
S2021 E3226 - 55m 50s
More than 40 people have been killed since the beginning of Columbian anti-government protests. Police brutality in Columbia continues to escalate and neighboring countries look for answers.
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May 11, 2021
S2021 E3225 - 56m 5s
Aaron David Miller; Marwan Muasher; Ana Porzecanski; Niall Ferguson
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May 10, 2021
S2021 E3224 - 55m 36s
Tensions mounting in the middle east and Americans pandemic diets are questioned.
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May 7, 2021
S2021 E3223 - 56m 4s
A new COVID-19 variant has emerged. Are Americans ready this time?
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May 5, 2021
S2021 E3221 - 55m 35s
Christiane speaks with South African Foreign Minister Nalendi Pandor about what's ahead in Africa's fight against COVID. Kara Swisher discusses the upholding of President Trump's ban from Facebook. Cindy McCain remembers her late husband in a new book, "Stronger: Courage, Hope & Humor in My Life with John McCain." Barkha Dutt talks India's systemic failure in dealing with the pandemic.
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May 4 2021
S2021 E3220 - 55m 48s
America’s vaccine rollout has seen more than half of adults get their first shots, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue, especially among Republicans. So can anything change those minds?
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May 3, 2021
S2021 E3219 - 55m 32s
Amy Klobuchar; Rana Ayyub; Amanda Bennett; Malcolm Gladwell
Extras + Features
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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.
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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.
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Labor Sec. Marty Walsh Defends Build Back Better
S2021 E4102 - 17m 30s
Is the U.S. job market emerging satisfactorily from the impact of the pandemic? Walter Isaacson speaks with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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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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