May 14, 2024
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Tension in The Middle East After Israeli Air Strike
S2021 E3224 - 2m 53s
Stav Shaffir, head of the Israeli Green Party and former Member of the Knesset, and Mustafa Barghouti, secretary general of the Palestinian National Initiative discuss the crisis in the Middle East.
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Are Food Giants to Blame for American Junk Food Cravings?
S2021 E3224 - 17m 53s
Investigative journalist Michael Moss joins the show after a recent global survey showed that the pandemic has led many to cut back on exercise and eat more junk food.
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The UN Gathers Evidence of Crimes Against Yazidi People
S2021 E3224 - 2m 53s
After years of violent crimes against the minority Yazidi people, a UN Security Council team has complied evidence, witness testimonies, and ISIS internal documents to bring the perpetrators to justice. Head of this team, Karim Khan, talks with Christiane to discuss what they found.
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Resistance Fighter and Holocaust Survivor Selma van de Perre
S2021 E3223 - 2m 59s
Selma van de Perre was just a teenager when the Nazis invaded the Netherlands. She became a resistance fighter and Holocaust survivor. Now, at nearly 99 years old, she is releasing a memoir, “My Name Is Selma”, and joined Christiane to share her incredible tale of survival.
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60 Years Since the Freedom Riders. What Has Changed?
S2021 E3223 - 18m 5s
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Riders, who fought to desegregate the South. At 18, Charles Person became the group's youngest member, traveling from Washington to New Orleans in 1961. In his new memoir, “Buses Are a Comin,’” he details the bravery of these men and women who were instrumental in the battle for civil rights. Michel Martin speaks with Person about his experience.
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What's the Significance of a Collection of Dead Trees?
S2021 E3223 - 2m 54s
From the unique vision of artist Maya Lin comes her latest project, a sprawling collection of dead trees in New York’s Madison Square Park. At the age of 21, Lin famously won a national competition to design the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. Her recent work shows a strong environmental interest, and she joins the show from her New York studio to discuss.
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Emergence of a New COVID-19 Variant
S2021 E3223 - 2m 57s
Sir Jeremy Farrar is on the expert panel advising the U.K. government on coronavirus and joins the show to discuss.
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Studies Show Capitol Rioters Were Majority White Men
S2021 E3222 - 17m 30s
A new study on the January 6 Capitol insurrection finds that of the nearly 400 rioters arrested or charged, 93% are white and 86% are male. Professor Robert A. Pape explains why the majority of attackers were White men.
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Was The American Pandemic Preventable With Early Warnings?
S2021 E3222 - 2m 24s
Former President Trump repeatedly claimed that no one could have seen the pandemic coming. But with COVID-19 cases dwindling more than a year later, was the pandemic avoidable had Americans heeded the early signs? Author Michael Lewis discuss this and celebrates the unsung heroes of the pandemic in his new book, "The Premonition."
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24 Protestors Become Victims of Columbian Police Brutality
S2021 E3222 - 2m 42s
24 people have died after eight days of protest in Columbia over tax increases. Though the government says they does not condone violence, protestors have not let up after studies found over 40% of Columbians are living in poverty.
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Concerns of Police Brutality Spread to Venezuela
S2021 E3222 - 2m 43s
Distinguished Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Moisés Naím explains the relationship between neighboring countries, Columbia and Venezuela, and what it means when one country is in domestic peril.
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Cindy McCain Remembers Her Late Husband in New Book
S2021 E3221 - 1m 58s
Cindy McCain joins the show.
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