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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

  • December 31, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 31, 2021

    S2021 E4132 - 55m 55s

    Ava DuVernay discusses her new Netflix series “Colin in Black and White.” “The Premonition” author Michael Lewis reflects on losing his daughter to a car accident. Journalist Greg Zuckerman discusses his book “A Shot to Save the World” and the decades of research that went into the COVID-19 vaccine.

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

    December 30, 2021

    S2021 E4131 - 55m 46s

    For Tarana Burke, watching #MeToo go viral wasn’t necessarily cause for celebration. Her new memoir documents all this and more and she joins the show to discuss. Peter Marki-Zay became the unexpected opposition candidate against Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban. Rep. Adam Schiff speaks about why he believes the January attack fundamentally weakened the U.S.

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

    December 29, 2021

    S2021 E4130 - 55m 41s

    Director Barry Jenkins’s TV series "The Underground Railroad" tells the story of a young girl who escapes a Georgia plantation through a network of secret routes. British rapper, activist and author Akala's debut novel “The Dark Lady” is out now. Regina King and Kemp Powers discuss their new movie ““One Night in Miami…” Filmmaker and actor Justin Chon discusses his new film “Blue Bayou.”

  • December 28, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 28, 2021

    S2021 E4129 - 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.

  • December 27, 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    December 27, 2021

    S2021 E4128 - 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.

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

    December 24, 2021

    S2021 E4127 - 55m 56s

    Singer/songwriter Yola explains the inspiration behind her new album “Stand for Myself.” Director Peter Jackson has worked his magic on an archive of footage over 50 years old, providing a whole new view of some of The Beatles’ last recording sessions. In Dave Grohl’s memoir “The Storyteller,” he charts growing up in D.C., touring as a teenager, and his friendship with the late Kurt Cobain.

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

    December 23, 2021

    S2021 E4126 - 55m 56s

    Signs of hope are appearing in the fight against Omicron, despite the surging numbers. The new documentary "PRESIDENT" follows opposition candidate Nelson Chamisa's campaign against Mnangagwa in 2018. Ted Johnson joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the deadly peril of racism threatening American democracy. Jackson Parell and Sammy Potter have completed the "Triple Crown."

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

    December 22, 2021

    S2021 E4125 - 55m 56s

    Patrick Gaspard discusses the Build Back Better Act. Mary Sarotte analyzes tensions with Russia. Anne Helen Petersen and Charlie Warzel, authors of "Out Of Office," explain why working nine to five will soon become a relic of the past. Singer Darlene Love discusses her iconic song "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)."

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

    December 17, 2021

    S2021 E4122 - 55m 33s

    Gabriel Escobar is President Biden’s point person on the Western Balkans, and he met with Serb leader Milorad Dodik last week. Britain is experiencing a cascade of domestic crises. Ann Patchett's "These Precious Days" is a collection that covers everything from knitting to death. Lawrence Summers reflects on record-high inflation and the pandemic economy.

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

    December 16, 2021

    S2021 E4121 - 55m 56s

    Dr. Tom Frieden and Dr. Richard Horton give an update on the pandemic. NASA Acting Senior Adviser on Climate Gavin Schmidt discusses natural disasters and the climate crisis. "The Great Successor" author Anna Fifield looks back on the past decade of Kim Jon Un's rule in North Korea. Former Google insider Timnit Gebru talks whistleblowers, unions and AI bias.

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

    December 15, 2021

    S2021 E4120 - 55m 46s

    As new details on the Jan. 6 insurrection emerge, former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal explains the implications for U.S. law and democracy. Tim Alberta's latest piece for The Atlantic examines how the GOP treats those who don’t fall into line. Nemat Sadat is an Afghan activist who hopes to get LGBTQ Afghans out of the country to safety. Indra Nooyi discusses her new book "My Life in Full."

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

    December 10, 2021

    S2021 E4117 - 55m 44s

    U.S. Under Secretary of State Uzra Zeya analyzes day two of President Biden's virtual democracy summit. Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh explains the scientific facts behind long COVID-19. Deborah Watts, cousin of Emmett Till, reacts to the DOJ officially closing Till's case. Atlantic reporter Barton Gellman discusses his latest article, "Trump’s Next Coup Has Already Begun."

Extras + Features

  • GOP Lawyer Ted Olson: “I Would Vote to Convict [Trump]": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    GOP Lawyer Ted Olson: “I Would Vote to Convict [Trump]"

    S2021 E3163 - 17m 46s

    The second impeachment trial of former President Trump is causing some major soul-searching among traditional conservatives. Former solicitor general Ted Olson, a veteran Republican who worked in the Bush and Reagan administrations, was horrified by the Capitol riots on January 6. Olson tells Walter Isaacson why he believes senators who don't vote to impeach are complicit in Trump's wrongdoing.

  • Two Global Leaders Discuss Women's Empowerment: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Two Global Leaders Discuss Women's Empowerment

    S2021 E3163 - 2m 53s

    During the pandemic, countries led by women have fared better in general than those led by men. Yet a woman's path to leadership remains littered with obstacles, from structural sexism to the challenges of childcare. Christiane discusses these issues with Julia Gillard, who was Australia's first female prime minister, and former Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

  • A Cello Performance From Internet Sensation Patrick Dexter: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Cello Performance From Internet Sensation Patrick Dexter

    S2021 E3163 - 1m 45s

    Throughout the pandemic, cellist Patrick Dexter has been posting his performances on social media -- outside in the sun and the wind next to his charming cottage, with a stunningly beautiful backdrop and only his dog for company. The videos have been viewed millions of times. Dexter joins the show to talk about the joy of music, and to provide a special performance.

  • Vjosa Osmani on Kosovo's Upcoming Election: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Vjosa Osmani on Kosovo's Upcoming Election

    S2021 E3163 - 2m 47s

    Kosovo's young democracy has been tested repeatedly, and last November saw its president indicted for war crimes. Vjosa Osmani has been acting president since then, and hopes to keep the job when Kosovars head to the polls on Sunday.

  • Experts Discuss America's Relationship With Saudi Arabia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Experts Discuss America's Relationship With Saudi Arabia

    S2021 E3162 - 2m 58s

    One of the most significant foreign policy changes with the Biden administration has been its policies in the Arabian peninsula. Arms sales to aid the Saudi Arabian offensive in Yemen have been suspended, and the U.S. has called upon the kingdom to release political prisoners. For a closer look at all this, Christiane speaks with Yemeni Nobel laureate Tawakkol Karman and journalist Robert Worth.

  • Stanley Tucci on Pizza History and “Searching for Italy”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Stanley Tucci on Pizza History and “Searching for Italy”

    S2021 E3162 - 2m 36s

    Stanley Tucci is best known for his standout performances in films like "The Devil Wears Prada" and "The Hunger Games." Tucci's next move is to turn his gaze upon his ancestral home in the new series "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy," with a focus on the nation’s most famous global export: food. Tucci joins Christiane to discuss this new venture.

  • Former FBI Special Agent Breaks Down the Impeachment Trial: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former FBI Special Agent Breaks Down the Impeachment Trial

    S2021 E3162 - 2m 14s

    The impeachment managers continue to make their case before the Senate, releasing new security camera footage from inside Congress that reveals just how close Trump’s extremist supporters came to the lawmakers they planned to attack. What is the effect of all this on the GOP senators who are serving as jurors? Former FBI special agent Asha Rangappa joins the show to discuss.

  • Could This Video Have Incited the Jan. 6 Rioters?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Could This Video Have Incited the Jan. 6 Rioters?

    S2021 E3162 - 18m 15s

    Little attention has been paid to a video that was shown at the January 6 "March to Save America" rally in Washington, D.C. Jason Stanley, a scholar of fascist propaganda, claims that this video—shown immediately after Rudy Giuliani left the stage, prior to the attack on the Capitol—was full of themes and tactics that threaten liberal democracy. He joins the program to offer his analysis.

  • Phoebe Bridgers Discusses Marilyn Manson Allegations: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Phoebe Bridgers Discusses Marilyn Manson Allegations

    S2021 E3161 - 2m 58s

    With four Grammy nominations, Phoebe Bridgers is loved by critics and fans alike. In a gig that broke the internet on Saturday Night Live last weekend, her performance ended with the classic rock star move of smashing her guitar on an amp. Fresh from her SNL triumph, Phoebe speaks with Christiane about her music -- and what it’s like to release a hit album while in lockdown.

  • Noah Feldman: "The President's Lawyers Were Very Unprepared": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Noah Feldman: "The President's Lawyers Were Very Unprepared"

    S2021 E3161 - 2m 58s

    On the second day of Trump’s impeachment trial, we learn that in Georgia prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into the former president’s attempts to overturn the state’s election results. Wise heads in the Senate say the trial results are pre-ordained, but there have been hints that Republicans could be swayed. Constitutional law scholar Noah Feldman joins the show to discuss.

  • Ronan Farrow on His Investigation Into Capitol Rioters: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ronan Farrow on His Investigation Into Capitol Rioters

    S2021 E3161 - 18m 16s

    In the impeachment trial, a key element of the prosecution's case is a dramatic video taken at the Capitol during the insurrection. Who were the actual faces in the crowd? Ronan Farrow has profiled three different rioters to learn more about their backgrounds. All three have been arrested and now face criminal charges. Farrow joins Michel Martin to discuss the takeaways from his investigation.

  • Former Ambassador Discusses Myanmar's Struggle for Democracy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Former Ambassador Discusses Myanmar's Struggle for Democracy

    S2021 E3161 - 2m 31s

    Protesters are on the streets of Myanmar for the fifth day in a row following a military coup against their democracy. They are rallying around Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s pro-democracy icon turned controversial defender of the military’s brutal campaign against the Rohingya people. A former U.S. ambassador to Myanmar joins the show to analyze the situation.

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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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    Tuesday
    May 14

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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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    Wednesday
    May 15

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    Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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    May 15

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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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