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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.

April 29, 2024

55m 53s

Christiane speaks with Amit Segal, a right-wing political analyst close to Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Editor-in-Chief of Columbia University's newspaper discusses the protests disrupting the campus. Supermodel Cameron Russell's new memoir, "How to Make Herself Agreeable To Everyone," explores feeling both objectified and complicit in the system that built her career.

Episodes

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

    December 9, 2021

    S2021 E4116 - 55m 57s

    "The World Uyghur Congress" laid out detail and evidence to support its claims that Beijing is deliberately attempting to reduce the Uyghur population. China denies any abuse is happening against the Uyghurs. Relations with China are a top priority for the new German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz. Moderna co-founder, Dr. Noubar Afeyan is at the forefront of research in the fight against COVID-19.

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

    December 8, 2021

    S2021 E4115 - 55m 30s

    Katie Roiphe and Charles Fried discuss an upcoming democracy summit in the United States. Glacier Kwong, a columnist who has been exiled from China, discusses the detainment of journalists. Bloomberg writer Claire Suddath explains the facts and figures behind the childcare crisis in the U.S.

  • December 7, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 7, 2021

    S2021 E4114 - 55m 57s

    President Biden warns President Putin not to invade Ukraine. Margaret Atwood's latest project takes a turn, with a focus on utopian ideals and how we might do better. In April, America reached a record 12-month high of 100,000 deaths by drug overdose. 200 protesters rallied outside the Department of Justice to demand prosecution of the Sackler family.

  • December 6, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 6, 2021

    S2021 E4113 - 55m 56s

    Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis explains why he's now mandating COVID-19 vaccination for all citizens of his country over 60 years old. Musicians Robert Plant and Alison Krauss discuss their new album "Raise the Roof." Director Megan Mylan reflects on her new documentary "Simple as Water" and the Syrian refugee crisis.

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

    December 2, 2021

    S2021 E4111 - 55m 56s

    Women's Tennis Association CEO Steve Simon discusses the organization's decision to suspend all tournaments in China. Mohammad Marandi weighs in on the Iran nuclear talks taking place in Vienna. NYT reporter Ronen Bergman discusses a new cyber-conflict between Israel and Iran. Screenwriter Tony Kushner explains how he adapted "West Side Story." Comedian Mo Amer discusses his new Netflix special.

  • December 1, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 1, 2021

    S2021 E4110 - 55m 41s

    Credit for Omicron's early detection goes to a team of South African scientists. How effective are vaccines against Omicron? The gun manufacturing industry transformed from serving hobbyists and hunters to exerting a stranglehold on national politics. "The Dead Are Arising" sheds light on the legacy of Malcolm X. 30 endangered white rhinos were transferred as part of a conservation program.

  • November 30, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 30, 2021

    S2021 E4109 - 55m 25s

    Sen. Chris Coons discusses the war in Ethiopia. Alan Leveritt and Julia Bacha discuss the new film "Boycott." Infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist Dr. Céline Gounder analyzes the latest news on the Omicron variant.

  • November 29, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 29, 2021

    S2021 E4108 - 55m 57s

    W.H.O. says the Omicron variant poses a “very high” global risk. Representatives Elissa Slotkin and Nancy Mace were part of a bipartisan delegation that met with Taiwan’s president. "Writing With Fire" follows a fearless group of journalists from India’s most marginalized caste, the Dalits, and their fight to keep India’s only female-led news outlet operating.

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

    November 24, 2021

    S2021 E4105 - 55m 55s

    Fred Pleitgen gives an update on the situation at the Russia-Ukraine border. Linda Greenhouse discusses her new book "Justice on the Brink." Rep. Jackie Speier explains why she's leaving Congress. Producer Molly Smith Metzler and actor Anika Noni Rose discuss the hit Netflix series "Maid."

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

    November 25, 2021

    S2021 E4106 - 55m 57s

    Ken Burns discusses his new documentary “Muhammad Ali.” 7-time Grand Slam champion John McEnroe weighs in on this year’s tournament. Sports journalist Dave Zirin explains how football player Colin Kaepernick sparked an international social movement by kneeling during the national anthem.

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

    November 19, 2021

    S2021 E4102 - 55m 56s

    Economist Betsey Stevenson discusses the Build Back Better bill and rising inflation. U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh discusses how the job market is emerging from the pandemic and what it will take to fully recover. Journalist John Pomfret discusses his latest book "From Warsaw with Love." Sian-Pierre Regis and Rebecca Danigelis discuss the new film "Duty Free."

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

    November 18, 2021

    S2021 E4101 - 55m 57s

    Where is Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai? Pam Shriver & James Miles discuss her disappearance. Russian forces are massing on the eastern border of Ukraine, stoking fears of a potential military escalation. Nikki King has seen the opioid epidemic up close, and now heads national treatment programs for at-risk individuals. Actor John Cho reflects on his career and his latest project, "Cowboy Bebop."

Extras + Features

  • Here's Why Vaccinated People No Longer Need Masks: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Masks Worked, But Why Vaccinated People Don’t Need Them Now

    S2021 E3233 - 17m 57s

    Last week, the CDC stunned many people by announcing that fully vaccinated people could ditch their facemasks. It’s something that has left a lot of Americans feeling uneasy, but Dr. Monica Gandhi is on hand to reassure them that there’s no reason to panic. She explains all to Hari Sreenivasan.

  • Palestinian Writer Describes Daily Life: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Palestinian Writer Describes Daily Life

    S2021 E3233 - 2m 56s

    Despite the declaration of a ceasefire, the day to day circumstances of Palestinians are left unchanged, the underlying causes of this conflict unaddressed. To reflect on what she believes is needed, Palestinian writer and researcher Mariam Barghouti joins the program.

  • The Skies Over Israel and Gaza Are Quiet, For Now: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Skies Over Israel and Gaza Are Quiet, For Now

    S2021 E3233 - 2m 31s

    For the first time in 11 days, the skies over Israel and Gaza are quiet. But on the ground, the big thorny issues remain – indeed, hours after the ceasefire took effect, we saw new clashes at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound. More than 200 people – mostly Palestinians – have been killed since fighting began last week, but both sides are claiming victory today. Now the world is holding its breath.

  • How to Cut Through the Noise in Life: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How to Cut Through the Noise in Life

    S2021 E3233 - 2m 54s

    The events of the past year have sparked a conversation about bias and how it affects the decisions people make. But what if bias isn’t even the biggest flaw in human judgment? Daniel Kahneman argues that “noise” leads to errors of judgment and decision-making in virtually every field, from medicine to law to economic forecasting. The Nobel Prize-winning psychologist joins the show.

  • “Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor”

    S2021 E3233 - 2m 55s

    his conflict was just the latest chapter in the long running tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, but something about this time feels different, from the intercommunal violence to the reaction from Washington D.C. But has anything really changed? To discuss, journalist and author Yossi Klein Halevi joins the show.

  • Pakistani Foreign Minister Calls For An End to "Aggression": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Pakistani Foreign Minister Calls For An End to "Aggression"

    S2021 E3232 - 2m 50s

    The UN General Assembly gathered today to discuss this crisis, including Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, who took to the podium to demand aid be allowed into Gaza and called for an end to “Israeli aggression.” The Foreign Minister joins the show from the U.N. to explain his position.

  • Life For A Millennial In Gaza: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Life For A Millennial In Gaza

    S2021 E3232 - 2m 45s

    We take a look at what life has really been like in Gaza during this crisis by speaking with 24 year old Sarah Al Ramlawi. She lives in Gaza City and leads workshops to help young people develop their own professional skills.

  • Schools Must Open This Fall Says Teachers Union Leader: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Schools Must Open This Fall Says Teachers Union Leader

    S2021 E3231 - 16m 50s

    School closures continue to impact millions of families, and the president of the American Federation of teachers is adamant that schools must fully reopen this fall. Randi Weingarten heads up the nation’s second largest teacher’s union, and speaks with Michel Martin about how she plans on making it happen.

  • The Man Who Tracked Down the Titanic: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Man Who Tracked Down the Titanic

    S2021 E3231 - 3m

    Robert Ballard is the world’s most famous oceanographer, known for tracking down the wrecks of the German battleship Bismarck, JFK’s PT-109 and most famously, the Titanic in 1985. Not content to be known only for discovering “that rusty old boat,” as his mother called it, Ballard is ready to launch new expeditions. He joins the show to discuss what's next.

  • Emissions Rising Again After a Year of Lockdowns: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Emissions Rising Again After a Year of Lockdowns

    S2021 E3231 - 2m 17s

    U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is in Europe this week ahead of the COP26 summit later this year, and he met with EU climate chief Frans Timmermans, who warns, "If we don’t fix this, our children will be waging wars over water and food.” Timmermans joins the show from Brussels.

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