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Amanpour and Company

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.

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

  • June 23, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 23, 2021

    S2021 E3256 - 55m 55s

    The first case of AIDS was reported 40 years ago this month. Since then, millions of people all over the world have lost their lives to the virus.

  • June 22, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 22, 2021

    S2021 E3255 - 55m 37s

    Andrey Kelin; Brian Lehrer and Christine Quinn; George Will

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

    June 21, 2021

    S2021 E3254 - 55m 31s

    Iran has elected its most hardline leader since the Islamic revolution 43 years ago.

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

    June 17, 2021

    S2021 E3252 - 55m 34s

    Sunday is World Refugee Day, an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the world.

  • June 16, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 16, 2021

    S2021 E3251 - 55m 53s

    Richard Haass; Nina Khrushcheva; George Packer; Salman Rushdie

  • June 15, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 15, 2021

    S2021 E3250 - 55m 38s

    Abbas Milani; Alice Waters; Mack Beggs and Nancy Beggs; Angélique Kidjo

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

    June 14, 2021

    S2021 E3249 - 55m 58s

    President Biden took part in his first NATO summit today as Commander in Chief.

  • June 11, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 11, 2021

    S2021 E3248 - 55m 49s

    Businesses are welcoming employees back to the office.

  • June 10, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 10, 2021

    S2021 E3247 - 55m 49s

    Tom McTague and Mark Landler; Bianca Jagger; Bill Bratton; Jamie Metzl

  • June 7. 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 7. 2021

    S2021 E3244 - 55m 38s

    Border encounters reached a two decade high in April, according to the US Customs and Border Protection, and nearly half were from Central America.

  • June 4, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 4, 2021

    S2021 E3243 - 55m 36s

    Linda Thomas-Greenfield; Wu’er Kaixi and Finn Lau; Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel

  • June 3, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    June 3, 2021

    S2021 E3242 - 55m 34s

    Health ministers from the wealthiest countries are meeting today in Oxford to address vaccine inequality.

Extras + Features

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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