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.
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An Exclusive With Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron
S2021 E3171 - 2m 59s
The pandemic has exposed the global gap between rich and poor as never before. Former British Prime Minister David Cameron wants the world to focus on the world's most fragile states -- those beset by conflict and corruption and lacking in basic infrastructure. He joins the show to discuss his new call for an investment in local, green technology to enable greater access to electricity.
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Journalist Samuel Burke on the Podcast "Sudden Family"
S2021 E3171 - 2m 22s
Who is your family? The people you are genetically related to, or perhaps the people you grew up with? And what if your idea of family and identity were turned completely upside down? These are the questions investigated by technology correspondent Samuel Burke in his new podcast series, "Suddenly Family." He joins the show to discuss his discoveries about his own family.
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Global Experts Explain the Keys to Vaccine Distribution
S2021 E3170 - 2m 55s
The U.S. has given at least one vaccine dose to around 13% of its people – substantially behind nations like the UK and Israel. Those two countries have plenty of lessons to offer about vaccine distribution and a gradual emergence from lockdown. The UK’s vaccine minister and the chair of Israel's COVID-19 National Experts Panel join Christiane to explain the keys to a successful vaccine rollout.
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Former Guantanamo Prisoner Tells His Story
S2021 E3170 - 2m 53s
Mohamedou Ould Slahi was held at Guantanamo Bay without charge for 14 years. His book "Guantanamo Diary" is the basis for the new movie "The Mauritanian," which depicts his experience in the prison and the efforts to set him free. Slahi joins the show alongside the film’s director Kevin Macdonald and Steve Wood, who was Slahi’s guard during his imprisonment.
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Fmr. Lincoln Project Adviser: The GOP Is "Broken"
S2021 E3170 - 16m 58s
The Lincoln Project clearly had a successful year politically, but the organization is now fighting for its survival after allegations of sexual misconduct emerged against its co-founder John Weaver, leading to a number of resignations from the group. One of those who resigned is Kurt Bardella, who had been the group’s senior adviser. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to assess the state of the GOP.
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Steven Yeun Discusses the Critically Acclaimed Film "Minari"
S2021 E3169 - 2m 51s
The pandemic has seen the rise of a troubling strain of hate crimes against America’s Asian community – a group regularly impacted by racial bias. The new film "Minari" explores the story of a Korean family trying to build a new life as farmers in rural Arkansas. Steven Yeun, who plays the family patriarch, joins the show to discuss the film, Asian American identity, and representation on screen.
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The Global Perils of the Climate Crisis
S2021 E3169 - 2m 23s
Pakistan is one of the most climate vulnerable nations in the world, with monsoon rains increasing in intensity every year. Kiribati – a small island nation in the central Pacific – faces possible obliteration by rising sea levels. To discuss the threat to their nations, Christiane speaks with Kiribati’s former president and a UN youth ambassador and activist from Pakistan.
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Bill Gates on How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
S2021 E3169 - 18m 48s
While billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has worked hard to help end the pandemic, he has never taken his eye off the growing threat to our natural world. Gates does not believe the situation is hopeless, but he does believe it requires immediate action – as outlined in his new book "How to Avoid a Climate Disaster." He speaks with Walter Isaacson as part of our Peril & Promise initiative.
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EXCLUSIVE: Jake Sullivan on the Iran Nuclear Deal
S2021 E3168 - 2m 33s
Reviving the Iran Nuclear Deal is a major priority for the Biden administration, and the White House has now announced it is ready to engage in talks with Iran. Jake Sullivan held top foreign policy positions under President Obama and played a key role in hammering out the original deal. He now serves as President Biden’s national security advisor and joins the show from the White House.
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How Surveillance Capitalism Is Undermining Democracy
S2021 E3168 - 17m 29s
The content on sites like Facebook and Google is supposedly free of charge. But what are the hidden costs to unsuspecting users? Shoshana Zuboff warns of an information coup, with the foundations of American democracy placed under threat by the tech giants’ clandestine data collection process. She speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about the dangers of “surveillance capitalism.”
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#TakeTheVaccine Campaign Fights Disinformation
S2021 E3168 - 2m 35s
Vaccine rollout in the UK is being hailed as a major success, with more than 16 million vaccinated so far. But the success rate is much lower in Black and minority communities. David Olusoga is a historian who’s helping to tackle the problem head-on as part of the new campaign #TakeTheVaccine -- aimed at increasing the rate of vaccination and fighting disinformation.
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Loujain al-Hathloul Released From Prison in Saudi Arabia
S2021 E3168 - 1m 55s
Loujain al-Hathloul is one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent women’s rights activists. Her arrest in 2018 was roundly condemned by the international community. Despite denials by the Saudi government, Loujain says that she was tortured and sexually abused in detention. Al-Hathloul's sister Lina joins the program to discuss her release and human rights in the Kingdom.
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