May 10, 2024
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."
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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