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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 14, 2024

55m 53s

Georgia's parliament passes a controversial bill which critics say mirrors a law used in Russia to crack down on opposition. Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili joins the show. Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk joins from Kyiv. The Washington Post's David Herszenhorn on Putin's Russia. Writer and religious scholar Reza Aslan on "A Kids Book About Israel & Palestine."

Episodes

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • November 12, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • November 9, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • November 8, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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."

  • November 5, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • November 2, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

Extras + Features

  • Chris Krebs Cybersecurity Report: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Chris Krebs Cybersecurity Report

    S2021 E3246 - 1m 32s

    Chris Krebs served as the director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and joins the show from Washington.

  • Vice President Kamala Harris Meets With Mexican President: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Vice President Kamala Harris Meets With Mexican President

    S2021 E3245 - 2m 42s

    The meeting comes just a few days after Mexico’s huge midterm elections, the most polarized in years with a shocking level of violence: at least 96 politicians and candidates were killed during the campaign.

  • Creating A Variant-Proof World: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Creating A Variant-Proof World

    S2021 E3245 - 2m 26s

    With new strains of COVID-19 emerging across the globe, Richard Hatchett argues the only way to win the pandemic battle is to create a variant-proof world.

  • New Bill Proposal To End Military Sexual Assault: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New Bill Proposal To End Military Sexual Assault

    S2021 E3245 - 2m 51s

    Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is hoping to overhaul the way the military responds to sexual assault cases, and this time she has the backing of the president and numerous colleagues who voted against it last time it came to the floor.

  • Vice President Kamala Harris' First Trip To Central America: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Vice President Kamala Harris' First Trip To Central America

    S2021 E3244 - 2m 59s

    Vice President Kamala Harris met with Guatemala’s president, as well as community leaders, to discuss the issues forcing people to flee their homes – like violence, corruption, climate, and poverty.

  • Julie DiCaro: The Unfair Treatment of Women in Sports: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Julie DiCaro: The Unfair Treatment of Women in Sports

    S2021 E3244 - 18m 13s

    Naomi Osaka's decision to pull out of the French Open, rather than face the tournament’s press conferences, is triggering a conversation about the relationship between athletes and the media.

  • The Rise of Authoritarianism: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Rise of Authoritarianism

    S2021 E3244 - 2m 42s

    Ben Rhondes makes the case that the US bears a significant responsibility for the current anemic state of global liberal democracy. He joins the show to explain his thesis.

  • Teen Valedictorian's Pro-Choice Speech: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Teen Valedictorian's Pro-Choice Speech

    S2021 E3244 - 2m 59s

    Paxton Smith tossed out her approved speech, took out a new piece of paper from under her gown, and went on to address the state’s new abortion bill, which prohibits most abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected as early as 6 weeks – with no exceptions for rape or incest.

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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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